Essays about: "physical therapy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 100 essays containing the words physical therapy.

  1. 6. Tailored motor control and strenght training of proximal muscles combined with education in patellofemoral pain : A singel subject experimental design study

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

    Author : Karin Runius Holmberg; [2022]
    Keywords : patellofemoral pain or anterior knee pain; physiotherapy or physical therapy; exercises; pain; function;

    Abstract :                      Background Patients with patellofemoral pain (PFS) are common in primary health care. Young women are most affected, limiting them in everyday life and in sports. There is an increased risk of PFS in case of impaired strength and motor control in proximal musculature. READ MORE

  3. 7. Outdoor Recreational Activities in Bali, Indonesia : The Cultural Landscape Subak as a Respite

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Kei Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : greenspaces; terraced paddy landscape; UNESCO World Heritage Site; leisure activities; nature-based interventions; pro-environmental behaviour; mixed methods research; the environmental psychology of landscape architecture; public health; sustainable development goals; cultural heritage site; natural heritage; cultural landscape subak; outdoor recreational activities; environmental recreation; physical activities; green exercise; supportive environments; restorative environments; nature-based therapy; nature-based solutions; nature-based tourism; mixed methods analysis; conservation; preservation; physical health; psychological health; mental health; social well-being; health science; health promotion; recreation ecology; sustainability; Agenda 2030; SDGs; SDG 3; SDG 4; SDG 11; SDG 12; Bali; Indonesia; developing countries; low- and middle-income countries; Sida;

    Abstract : While Indonesia faces countless environmental challenges due to the deforestation and exploitation of nature, the terraced rice landscapes of Bali – known as subak – appear to be not only more protected, but also better preserved than the rest of the country’s greenspaces. It is therefore imperative to ponder upon the question of why this discrepancy may be and, in this case, investigate how subak visitors have been using these areas for outdoor recreational activities and thus contribute to greater environmental awareness. READ MORE

  4. 8. 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. 9. Outcomes of internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy in non-cancerous chronic pain patients : A literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Chen Yubing; Zhu Yue; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: In recent years, the high prevalence and wide population coverage of chronic pain have become a common public health problem all over the world. Chronic pain seriously affects patients' physical and mental health and social life. READ MORE

  6. 10. Trädgårdsterapi inom slutna anstalter : trädgårdsterapins potential som behandlingsmetod

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Louise Vissberger; Poul Enger; [2022]
    Keywords : rehabilitering; stressrelaterad ohälsa; kontroll; stressreducering; terapiträdgård;

    Abstract : Stressrelaterad ohälsa påverkas av den sociala och fysiska miljö vi exponeras för och utgör ett utbrett problem inom slutna anstalter. Natur och trädgårdsmiljöer har stressreducerande egenskaper, av den anledningen anser vi det angeläget att utreda möjligheten för stressreducerande terapiträdgårdar inom slutna anstalter. READ MORE