Search for dissertations about: "self treatment for back pain"

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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. Pain analysis : A study in patients with chronic low back pain or fibromyalgia

   Author : John Sörensen; Alf Udén; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Chronic low back pain (CLBP} and fibromyalgia (FM} are two common chronic pain conditions in which the pain processing mechanisms are not well understood. To identify the types of pain, we used different intravenous {t.v. READ MORE

5. 3. Exercise-based physiotherapy management of partients with persistent, non-specific low back pain : A cognitive-behavioural approach to assessment and treatment in a primary care setting

   Author : Eva Johansson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; Back pain; physiotherapy; cognitive-behavioural; treatment; primary care; classification; single-case design; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to develop, describe, and evaluate exercise-based physiotherapy management with a cognitive-behavioural approach in a primary care setting for individuals with subacute, recurrent, or chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP). A structured and integrated physiotherapy and cognitive-behavioural programme was developed and evaluated in controlled single-case studies. 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. Pelvic Girdle Pain and Lumbar Pain in relation to pregnancy

   Author : Annelie Gutke; Birgitta Öberg; Hans Christian Östgaard; Karin Harms-Ringdahl; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pelvic girdle pain; lumbar pain; pregnancy; health; functioning; postpartum depressive symptoms; low back pain; muscle function; gait; pregnancy-related; low back pain; course; predictors; recovery; persistent; muscle endurance; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

   Abstract : The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is higher in pregnant women compared to women of the same age in a general population. Pregnancy-related LBP persists 6 years after pregnancy in 16% of women. Consequently, pregnancy represents a specific risk for LBP and persistent LBP. READ MORE