Essays about: "Manual therapy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words Manual therapy.

  1. 1. Canine-assisted occupational therapy interventions : - a scoping study

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avdelningen för rehabilitering

    Author : Hanna-Leena Niiranen; [2023]
    Keywords : Animal-assisted; dog-assisted; dog therapy; Occupational science;

    Abstract : Background: Animal Assisted Therapy has increased within occupational therapy.Occupational threapists may use animals within the profession, but the description of how these occupational therapy interventions are conducted is missing.Aim:This scoping study explored how canine assisted occupational therapy is described and conducted. READ MORE

  3. 2. Occupational performance and social participation of children with cerebral palsy : A scoping review

    University essay from

    Author : Nada Šunjerga; [2023]
    Keywords : Cerebral palsy; occupational therapy; person-environment-occupation-performance model; social involvement ;

    Abstract : Introduction: Social participation (SP) of children with cerebral palsy (CP) may be limited by various factors. Domains of occupational therapy were within the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model. READ MORE

  4. 3. Manual mobilization with the OMT Nordic System method as an additional treatment to physical exercise and patient education for patients with knee osteoarthritis : Single subject experimental design

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Fredrik Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Knee OA; Manual therapy; manual mobilization; OMT.;

    Abstract : Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee is one of the most common joint diseases in the world. The symptoms include local joint pain, joint stiffness, crepitation etc. Treatment follows national clinical guidelines which includes patient education, exercise and weight loss. READ MORE

  5. 4. Interventions that facilitate daily activities for children with cerebral palsy.

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Vasiliki Argyrouli; [2022]
    Keywords : Activities; daily life; cognitive impairment; dyskinesis; occupational performance; occupational therapy; spasticity;

    Abstract : Abstract: Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) in children can severely affect balance, movement and posture (Vitrikas et al., 2020). Children with CP seem to participate less in personal care and hygiene, home and school tasks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Transition from manual to power wheelchair - experiences of persons with Multiple Sclerosis.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan

    Author : Maya Magdalena Lekkas; [2022]
    Keywords : Activities of daily living; Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement; mobility aids; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Introduction:During the course of their disease, persons with multiple sclerosis experience restrictions to their mobility that impact on their occupational engagement. Little is known about how persons with multiple sclerosis experience the transition from manual to power wheelchair. READ MORE