Search for dissertations about: "pneumatic compression"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words pneumatic compression.

  2. 1. Lymphoedema and Breast Cancer. A Physiotherapeutic Approach

    Author : Karin Johansson; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer; onkologi; Cytologi; coping.; Cytology; oncology; cancerology; chronic disease; qualitative study; pneumatic compression; manual lymph drainage; compression therapy; BMI; workload; shoulder strength; shoulder mobility; Breast cancer; lymphoedema;

    Abstract : Ten percent of the female population in Sweden will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, but only a minority will die from the disease. Arm lymph oedema is a well-known complication following breast cancer treatment and the incidence varies between about 10% when axillary node dissection is performed and about 40% when axillary radiotherapy is added. READ MORE

  4. 2. Characterization of cutaneous oedema : modelling and mesurements methods

    Author : Mannan Mridha; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Three different methods have been developed to characterize oedema. The methods can be applied on any site of the skin to study the effect of oedema on the mechanical properties of the skin. Changes in the viscoelastic properties of the oedematous tissues after treatment can be monitored by these methods. READ MORE

  5. 3. Cavity Purge Flows in High Pressure Turbines

    Author : Johan Dahlqvist; Björn Laumert; Jens Fridh; Paul Beard; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; turbomachinery; axial turbine; cavity purge; purge flow; wheelspace; rim seal; spanwise transport; radial transport; effectiveness; cooling; efficiency; strömningsmaskiner; axialturbin; kavitetsrensningsflöde; kavitetsflöde; tätkant; spännviddsvis transport; radiell transport; effektivitet; kylning; verkningsgrad; Energy Technology; Energiteknik;

    Abstract : Turbomachinery forms the principal prime mover in the energy and aviation industries. Due to its size, improvements to this fleet of machines have the potential of significant impact on global emissions. READ MORE

  6. 4. Acute achilles tendon rupture : predictors and intervention to promote outcome

    Author : Erica Domeij Arverud; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Achilles tendon rupture;

    Abstract : Background: Orthopaedic trauma and surgery is still associated with major complications related to immobilization, which results in reduced circulation, thromboembolic events, impaired healing and functional deficits. An acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is associated with a high risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and varied extent of impaired physical ability. READ MORE

  7. 5. Mechanisms in Tendon Healing : Pain, Biomarkers and the Role of Mast Cells

    Author : Abdul Alim; Magnus Peterson; Gunnar Pejler; Per Kristiansson; Paul W. Ackermann; Gustav Andersson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Tendon Healing; Pain; Biomarkers; Mast Cells; Inflammation; Microdialysis; Neurotransmitters; Glutamate Receptors; Procollagen; Transcriptional factors; Biology with specialization in Molecular Immunology; Biologi med inriktning mot molekylär immunologi; Biology with specialization in Molecular Biology; Biologi med inriktning mot molekylärbiologi; Neuroscience; Neurovetenskap;

    Abstract : Tendon injuries and tendinopathy are common disorders, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. The overall aim of this thesis was to better understand the mechanisms underlying tendon healing, pain, and inflammation. READ MORE