Search for dissertations about: "prevalence of low back pain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 swedish dissertations containing the words prevalence of low back pain.

2. 1. Low Back Pain : With Special Reference to Prevalence, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis

   Author : Johan Bogefeldt; Kurt Svärdsudd; Stefan Blomberg; Margaretha Eriksson; Gunnar Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cohort study; time trends; sickness absence; randomised controlled trial; practice patterns; observer variation; Family medicine; Allmänmedicin; Allmänmedicin; Family Medicine;

   Abstract : Objectives. Ascertain if there has been a secular trend in 3-months prevalence of casually reported back pain. Evaluate if such back pain predicts concurrent health as well as future sick leave, disability pension, hospitalization and survival. Study differences in diagnostic assessment and labelling between physicians. READ MORE

4. 2. Low back pain in adolescent athletes

   Author : Claes-Göran Sundell; Karin Larsén; Håkan Jonsson; Adad Baranto; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescence; Ischial Tuberosity; Low Back Pain; Oedema; Pars Interarticularis; Physical Activity; Pseudoarthrosis; Sport Activity; Stress fracture; Stress reaction; Sports Medicine; idrottsmedicin;

   Abstract : Background: Globally Low back pain (LBP) is one of five leading causes of years lived with disability (YLD), and LBP is a common complaint among adults as well as adolescents and adolescence athletes. During adolescents, the LBP often is considered as non- specific without structural findings and thus not needed to be further diagnosed or treated specifically. READ MORE

5. 3. Chronic pain : epidemiological studies in a general population

   Author : H. Ingemar Andersson; Bengt Scherstén; Göran Ejlertsson; Ido Leden; Calle Bengtsson; Sweden Lund University Department of Community Health Sciences; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic pain; epidemiology; health care; Epidemiology; Epidemiologi; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The aim was to study the epidemiology of chronic pain (> 3 months duration) and factors associated to pain prevalence, prognosis, health care and medication in a general population. A cross-sectional mailed survey to a random population sample (n = 1806) was followed by a clinical examination and a prospective study of three selected groups. READ MORE

6. 4. Chronic neck pain : An epidemiological, psychological and SPECT study with emphasis on whiplash-associated disorders

   Author : Michel Guez; Göran Toolanen; Björn Rydevik; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Prevalence of chronic neck pain; chronic low-back pain; whiplash; WAD; neuropsychology; Medicine; Medicin;

   Abstract : Chronic neck pain, a common cause of disability, seems to be the result of several interacting mechanisms. In addition to degenerative and inflammatory changes and trauma, psychological and psychosocial factors are also involved. READ MORE

7. 5. Non-specific Low Back Pain - Classification and Treatment

   Author : Tom Petersen; Lund Ortopedi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; revalidation; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; kinesitherapy; Physical medicine; Physical Examination; Diagnosis; Outcome; Validity; Low Back Pain; Reliability; Classification;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate the effects of the Mc-Kenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy compared with that of intensive dynamic strengthening training for patients with non-specific low back pain (NLBP), and to develop a clinical diagnostic classification system for use in primary care. The McKenzie method is one of the most common methods for examination and treatment of patients with NSLBP used by physiotherapists in the Western World. READ MORE