Search for dissertations about: "physiotherapy and chronic pain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words physiotherapy and chronic pain.

  2. 1. Chronic Pain and Exercise : Studies on pain intensity, biochemistry, adherence and attitudes

    Author : Linn Karlsson; Britt Larsson; Björn Gerdle; Gerhard Andersson; Esa-Pekka Takala; ernilla Åsenlöf; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adherence; biochemical substances; chronic pain; physical activity and exercise; treatment;

    Abstract : Chronic pain is common in western countries and entails considerable consequences for the afflicted individuals as well as for the society. Furthermore, chronic pain is complex including an advanced interplay between biological-, psychological- and social aspects. READ MORE

  4. 2. Chronic Pelvic Pain Persisting after Childbirth : Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment

    Author : Thomas Torstensson; Per Kristiansson; Margaretha Eriksson; Siv Mørkved; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic pelvic pain; corticosteroid; injection; pain mapping; pelvic pain; physical function; physiotherapy; pregnancy; randomised controlled trial; referred pain; sensitisation; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Objectives: To explore the pain mechanism and the origin of the pain and to evaluate a short-term pain relief treatment in women suffering from CPP persisting after childbirth in order to enable physiotherapeutic intervention.Material and methods: Thirty-six parous women with chronic pelvic pain persisting after childbirth were recruited at the Department of Physiotherapy, SundsvallHospital and by advertisements in newspapers and 29 parous women without chronic pelvic pain were recruited from an organized gynaecological screening at a midwifery surgery. READ MORE

  5. 3. On assessment methods related to pain in dogs with osteoarthritis

    Author : Ann Essner; Karin Hellström; Lena Zetterberg; Rita Sjöström; Pia Gustås; Patricia Hedenqvist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; assessment methods; behavior; canine; chronic pain; heart rate variability; measurement properties; osteoarthritis; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : There is a need of valid and reliable assessment methods that are clinically applicable in canine rehabilitation practice. The aim of this thesis was to psychometrically evaluate measurement properties in assessment methods related to pain in naturally occurring canine osteoarthritis. READ MORE

  6. 4. Aspects of work and health in women with fibromyalgia

    Author : Annie Palstam; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fibromyalgia; chronic pain; pain; tender points; work; work ability; health; women; physical; physical capacity; physical workload; resistance exercise; focus groups;

    Abstract : Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by persistent widespread pain, increased pain sensitivity and tenderness. FM is also associated with fatigue, psychological distress, impaired physical capacity, activity limitations and impacts the ability to work. READ MORE

  7. 5. Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain. Dimensions of fatigue and effects of physiotherapy

    Author : Anna Ericsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fatigue; fibromyalgia; chronic pain; widespread pain; assessment; physiotherapy; exercise; education;

    Abstract : Aims. Fatigue is a severe problem for patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic widespread pain (CWP). READ MORE