Search for dissertations about: "self efficacy of knee function"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words self efficacy of knee function.

2. 1. Self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury

   Author : Pia Thomeé; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Self-efficacy of knee function; K-SES; anterior cruciate ligament injury; test instrument construction; validity; reliability; responsiveness; determinant; predictor;

   Abstract : Abstract Self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury The overall purpose of this thesis was to investigate the clinical relevance of perceived self-efficacy of knee function among patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. Study 1: The purpose was to develop an instrument for measuring perceived self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an ACL injury. READ MORE

4. 2. Knee function, Physical Activity and Perceived Health after Meniscectomy in the Middle-aged

   Author : Ylva Ericsson; Enheten för led- och mjukvävnadsforskning; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; dGEMRIC; self efficacy of knee function; functional performance; muscle strength; meniscectomy; middle-aged; health-related quality of life; BMI; functional exercise;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore the impact of meniscal injury and meniscectomy on joint and muscle function, physical activity and perceived health in middle-age subjects and to evaluate the effect of a functional exercise program. Male and female post meniscectomy patients participated in Studies I-IV (n=45 in Studies I-III, n=99 in Study IV) and Study IV also included 94 controls. READ MORE

5. 3. Patience you must have, my young athlete - Rehabilitation specific outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

   Author : Susanne Beischer; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ACL; adolescent; knee; physical therapy; predictors; psychological aspects of sport; return to sport; reconstruction; subsequent ACL injury;

   Abstract : An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common knee-related injuries, usually occurring in younger individuals during sports participation. Moreover, almost 1 in 4 of younger athletes sustain a subsequent ACL injury once they return to sport (RTS). READ MORE

6. 4. Motor Imagery to Facilitate Sensorimotor Re-Learning (MOTIFS): Integrating Dynamic Motor Imagery in Current Treatment of Knee Injury

   Author : Niklas Cederström; Idrottsvetenskap; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; knee injury; Sport medicine; Exercise therapy; Sport psychology;

   Abstract : Traumatic knee injury is common in physical activity that includes jumping and cutting movements, and most commonly include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscus injuries. Surgical or non-surgical intervention strategies may be chosen, but treatment will include a physical-therapist led physical training program. READ MORE

7. 5. Quality of life, functional level and needs of care after vascular major lower limb amputation

   Author : Ulla Riis Madsen; Nationella forskarskolan om åldrande och hälsa; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : This thesis was designed to investigate health-related quality of life, functional level and needs of care the first year after dysvascular major lower limb amputation and consists of four studies with three different designs. A grounded theory was constructed in Study I. READ MORE