Search for dissertations about: "shoulder mobility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words shoulder mobility.

  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. Active wheelchair use in daily life : considerations for mobility and seating

    Author : Kersti Samuelsson; Gunnevi Sundelin; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Introduction: Wheelchair fit and prescription are central in the rehabilitation process of a spinal cord injured client with an impaired walking ability. The knowledge and consequences of wheelchair use in active wheelchair users is deficient, which might lead to unnecessary problems and disabilities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Liposuction and Controlled Compression Therapy in the Treatment of Arm Lymphedema following Breast Cancer

    Author : Håkan Brorson; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; quality of life; Surgery; orthopaedics; traumatology; ortopedi; Kirurgi; traumatologi; arm lymphedema; arm lymphoedema; Psychological General Well-Being index; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; shoulder mobility; Nottingham Health Profile; VAS; lymphoscintigraphy; laser Doppler imaging; skin blood flow; controlled compression therapy; breast cancer; liposuction;

    Abstract : Liposuction and controlled compression therapy in the treatment of arm lymphedema following breast cancer About one-third of all women treated for breast cancer develop arm lymphedema. The cancer itself is a worry, but the swollen and heavy arm is an additional handicap for the patients, both physical and psychosocial. READ MORE

  6. 4. The cervico-thoracic ratio : a method for assessment of segmental mobility related to musculo-skeletal neck-shoulder pain

    Author : Staffan Norlander; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  7. 5. Perioperative Strategies to Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Shoulder Surgery

    Author : Vendela Scheer; Anders Kalén; Lena Serrander; Malin Bergman Jungeström; Maria Lerm; Bo Söderquist; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In Sweden, about 18 000 patients undergo shoulder surgery each year. The current surgical site infection (SSI) rate after planned shoulder surgery is 0,3-5 %, which means that approximately 300 people are affected each year in Sweden. READ MORE