Search for dissertations about: "grip strength"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 67 swedish dissertations containing the words grip strength.

  2. 16. Malnutrition in patients with chronic renal failure

    Author : Abdul Rashid Tony Qureshi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : chronic renal failure; malnutrition; serum albumin; hand-grip strength; amino acids; inflammation;

    Abstract : Protein-energy malnutrition is common in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) and may contribute to a poor clinical outcome. However, the role of nutrition in this regard has not been clearly defined. READ MORE

  4. 17. Hand function in rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Berit Dellhag; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rheumatoid arthritis; hand function; test; precision grip; exercise; wax bath; activities of daily living; outcome; disability; longitudinal.;

    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease. Involvement of wrist and hand is a characteristic finding and occur at an early stage. Hand function is of great importance in performance of daily activities (ADL).Aims. READ MORE

  5. 18. Hand function, activity limitation and health-related quality of life in patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis

    Author : Malin Regardt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: Polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) are rare idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. Common clinical features are proximal muscle weakness and reduced muscle endurance, which can lead to activity limitation and reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). READ MORE

  6. 19. Fracture of the distal radius - outcome, primary surgery and treatment of malunion

    Author : Antonio Abramo; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone substitute; surgery; DASH; Cerament; Distal radius fracture; Hydroxy apatite; Norian; malunion; TriMed; outcome;

    Abstract : A consensus protocol for treatment of distal radius fractures (DRF) has been developed to aid clinicians in treatment decision making. The protocol was evaluated in Paper I using a validated subjective outcome instrument, DASH in 518 consecutive patients. READ MORE

  7. 20. Follow-up studies of the obstetrical brachial plexus injury

    Author : Christina Strömbeck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of these studies were to investigate the influence of different kinds of treatment of the obstetrical brachial plexus lesion, and to study functioning and participation in adolescents with OBPP. Methods: Study 1 involved 247 children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) of different severity, some of whom had been operated on, with nerve reconstruction being carried out during the first year of life, and with others not having been operated on. READ MORE