Search for dissertations about: "sjukgymnastik"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 182 swedish dissertations containing the word sjukgymnastik.
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1. Physical activity, participation and self-rated health among older community-dwelling Icelanders : a population-based study
Abstract : Background: The main objective of this study was to investigate older people’s physical activity, their participation in various life situations, and their perceptions of their own health. This included an exploration of potential influences of urban versus rural residency on these outcomes, an evaluation of the measurement properties of a balance confidence scale, and an examination of the proposed usefulness of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual framework to facilitate analysis and understanding of selected outcomes. READ MORE
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2. Motion interactive games for children with motor disorders : motivation, physical activity, and motor control
Abstract : As motion interactive games have become more widespread the interest in using these games in rehabilitation of children with motor disorders has increased among both clinical professionals and the families of these children. The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate the feasibility of using interactive games in rehabilitation of children to promote motivation for practice, physical activity, and motor control. READ MORE
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3. Striving for control and acceptance to feel well : experiences of living with migraine and attending physical therapy
Abstract : The overall aim of this doctoral thesis was to describe and develop an understanding ofpersons’ experiences of living with migraine and managing their lives to feel well, andto elucidate their experiences of physical therapy. Qualitative, narrative interviews (IIV)were conducted with individuals to explore and describe their experiences ofliving with migraine. READ MORE
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4. Promoting physical activity among overweight and obese children : Effects of a family-based lifestyle intervention on physical activity and metabolic markers
Abstract : Background Overweight and obesity in childhood is associated with physical, psychological and social consequences. Physical inactivity is regarded as one of the main factors that have contributed to the increase in childhood obesity through out the world. READ MORE
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5. A 3-year lifestyle intervention in primary health care : effects on physical activity, cardiovascular risk factors, quality of life and cost-effectiveness
Abstract : Background: A sedentary lifestyle diminishes quality of life (QOL) and contributes to increasing prevalence of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and thus increases the economic burden on health care and society. Expensive and tightly controlled lifestyle interventions reduce cardiovascular risk and onset of diabetes. READ MORE
