Search for dissertations about: "knowledge on Cerebral palsy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words knowledge on Cerebral palsy.

  2. 1. Scoliosis in cerebral palsy

    Author : Katina Pettersson; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cerebral pares; scoliosis; Risk factors; Braces; CPCHILD; RELIABILITY; Validity; CHILDREN; Adults;

    Abstract : BackgroundIndividuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased risk for scoliosis, especially those with low gross motor function, affecting both quality of life and overall function. The aims were to increase the knowledge on the development of, and predictors for scoliosis and the use of spinal orthoses in individuals with CP, and also to evaluate the Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities (CPCHILD) questionnaire to examine health-related quality of life (HRQoL). READ MORE

  4. 2. Equity among children and youth with cerebral palsy : physical leisure activity, physical education, physiotherapy and quality of life

    Author : Frida Degerstedt; Martin Björklund; Birgit Enberg; Britt-Inger Keisu; Elisabet Rodby Bousquet; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Birth country; Cerebral palsy; equity; disability; gender; physical activity; physiotherapy; quality of life; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Background & aim: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common reason for movement difficulties among children and youth in Sweden. Physiotherapy is usually introduced early in order to develop mobility and prevent further impairment, which in turn facilitates activity and participation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Upper limb assessment and treatment in cerebral palsy

    Author : Izabela Blaszczyk; Mikael Wiberg; Louise Rönnqvist; Ann van Heest; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cerebral palsy; upper limb; botulinum toxin type A; upper limb surgery; side effects; thumb assessment; handkirurgi; hand surgery;

    Abstract : Cerebral palsy (CP) is a heterogeneous group of neurological disorders caused by fetal or infant brain damage that often involves deficits in upper limb (UL) posture and function. Knowledge about effective methods of assessment and treatment of UL in CP is not extensive. In this thesis, different aspects of these two are explored. READ MORE

  6. 4. Adults with Cerebral Palsy : living with a lifelong disability

    Author : Karin Sandström; Birgitta Öberg; Kersti Samuelsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Although Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a lifelong disability, the research has mainly focused in children with CP. However, in recent years new studies have examined the different aspects of being an adult with a congenital disability. READ MORE

  7. 5. Posture, postural ability and mobility in cerebral palsy

    Author : Elisabet Rodby Bousquet; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cerebral palsy; posture; mobility; walking; wheelchairs; assessment tool;

    Abstract : Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of motor disability in children and adolescents with a prevalence of 2-3/1000. CP is characterized by disorders of posture and movement with impairments ranging from mild to severe. The ability to control posture is an important prerequisite for all voluntary movements. READ MORE