Search for dissertations about: "musculoskeletal disorders"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 129 swedish dissertations containing the words musculoskeletal disorders.

2. 1. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation in musculoskeletal disorders Quantitative and qualitative follow-up studies

   University dissertation from Östersund : Mittuniversitetet

   Author : Rita Sjöström; Mittuniversitetet.; [2009]
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; disability; mental health; mobility; musculoskeletal; pain; quality of life; rehabilitation; return to work; sick leave; nedsatt förmåga; mental hälsa; rörlighet; muskuloskeletal; smärta; livskvalitet; rehabilitering; återgång i arbete; sjukskrivning; rehabiliteringsvetenskap; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS Caring sciences; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : The primary aim of this investigation was to evaluate a seven-weekmultidisciplinary rehabilitation programme, with emphasis onmusculoskeletal disorders, for working-age people, by assessments at thestart and end of the rehabilitation programme, and at follow-upexaminations 6, 12 and 24 months after completion of the programme. Afurther aim was to explore the experiences of people not returning to workduring a period of six years after participation in an extensivemultidisciplinary rehabilitation programme. READ MORE

4. 2. Attitudes of responsibility for musculoskeletal disorders

   University dissertation from Östersund : Mittuniversitetet

   Author : Maria E H Larsson; Göteborgs universitet.; Gothenburg University.; [2009]
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; responsibility; attitude; musculoskeletal disorders; cross-sectional study; qualitative content analysis; physiotherapy; outcome of treatment; psychometric properties; validity; reliability;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal disorders are common in the population and almost everyone will experience musculoskeletal discomfort at some point in life. Besides causing pain and disability, musculoskeletal disorders also involve economic burdens on individuals, health systems, and social care systems. READ MORE

5. 3. Effects of repetitive work on proprioception and of stretching on sensory mechanisms implications for work-related neuromuscular disorders

   University dissertation from Umeå : Kirurgisk och perioperativ vetenskap

   Author : Martin Björklund; Högskolan i Gävle.; Umeå universitet.; [2004]
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Repetitive motions; Muscle fatigue; Proprioception; Muscle stretching; Workrelated musculoskeletal disorders; Nociception; Ergonomics; MEDICINE Dermatology and venerology; clinical genetics; internal medicine; MEDICIN Dermatologi och venerologi; klinisk genetik; invärtesmedicin; medicin; Medicine; Medicine; Work-related musculoskeletal disorders; Medicin;

   Abstract : The aims of the thesis were (i) to investigate the impact of repetitive low-intensity work exposure on proprioception and (ii) to examine effects of muscle stretching (especially sensory effects and effects on muscle nociception) and to relate its application to the prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of work-related neuromuscular disorders. The effects of low-intensity repetitive work on the shoulder proprioception were tested in healthy subjects. READ MORE

6. 4. On the relationship between spinal pain and temporomandibular disorders

   University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå university

   Author : Birgitta Wiesinger; Umeå universitet.; [2010]
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; back pain; comorbidity; cross-sectional; dose-response; headaches; matched case-control; musculoskeletal disorders; prospective cohort; spinal pain; temporomandibular disorders TMD ; ODONTOLOGY Other odontology; ODONTOLOGI Övrig odontologi; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Both spinal pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) commonly occur in the general population. Previous studies demonstrate neurophysiologic and biomechanical couplings between the trigeminal and cervical regions. READ MORE

7. 5. Factors related to musculoskeletal disorders in Swedish police

   University dissertation from Jönköping : Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare

   Author : Louise B. Larsen; Högskolan i Jönköping.; Högskolan i Jönköping.; [2018]
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Load carriage; Musculoskeletal pain; Occupational health; Police;

   Abstract : Background: Police working in active duty are subject to occupation-specific exposures in the workplace which could place them at an increased risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. These exposures include the requirement to wear a duty belt and body armour as well as sitting for long periods in fleet vehicles. READ MORE