Search Results - "Advances in physiotherapy"

Comparison of heart rate measured by Polar RS400 and ECG, validity and repeatability by Engström, Elise, Ottosson, Elin, Wohlfart, Björn, Grundström, Nils, Wisén, Anita

“…Abstract Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate criterion-related validity and test-retest repeatability of the heart rate monitor Polar RS400…”
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Evidence-based physiotherapy: A survey of knowledge, behaviour, attitudes and prerequisites by Nilsagård, Ylva, Lohse, Georg

“…Abstract The purpose was to describe knowledge, attitude, behaviour, and prerequisites regarding evidence-based physiotherapy (EBPT) and to evaluate potential…”
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Functional fitness in elderly Norwegians measured with the Senior Fitness Test by Langhammer, Birgitta, Stanghelle, Johan K.

“…Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the Senior Fitness Test in healthy older people in Norway. A secondary aim is to evaluate the use of European measures in the…”
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Measuring chest expansion; A study comparing two different instructions by Olsén, Monika Fagevik, Lindstrand, Hilda, Broberg, Jenny Lind, Westerdahl, Elisabeth

“…Abstract The aim of this study was to examine and compare the effect of two alternative instructions when measuring chest expansion. In 100 healthy subjects,…”
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Evaluating the Swedish version of the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) by Nordell, Eva, Andreasson, Monica, Gall, Karin, Thorngren, Karl-Göran

“…A number of instruments measuring psychological outcomes of falling exist, e.g. the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES). An extended version of the FES, the Falls…”
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Back extensor training increases muscle strength in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, kyphosis and vertebral fractures by Bergström, Ingrid, Bergström, Karin, Kronhed, Ann-Charlotte Grahn, Karlsson, Susanne, Brinck, Jonas

“…Abstract We determined the efficacy of a back muscle extensor strengthening program on the back muscle extensor strength, kyphosis, height and thoracic…”
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Reliability of sagittal photographic spinal posture assessment in adolescents by Perry, M., Smith, A., Straker, L., Coleman, J., O'Sullivan, P.

“…Posture and adolescent spinal pain may be linked, so adolescent posture measurement is important. Static photographic analysis of posture is practical for…”
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The accuracy of using elastic resistance bands to evaluate muscular strength by Nyberg, Andre, Hedlund, Mattias, Kolberg, Albin, Alm, Lisa, Lindström, Britta, Wadell, Karin

“…Abstract Elastic resistance as a tool for evaluation of muscular strength has rarely been addressed even though it is commonly used in exercise and…”
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"A learning climate for discovery and awareness": Physiotherapy students' perspective on learning and supervision in practice by Vågstøl, Unni, Skøien, Anne Kari

“…Abstract Clinical placement is usually seen as the most enjoyable and rewarding aspect of physiotherapy students' education. Clinical supervision is an…”
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Gender differences and reliability of selected physical performance tests in young women and men by Ryman Augustsson, Sofia, Bersås, Ellen, Magnusson Thomas, Elin, Sahlberg, Margareta, Augustsson, Jesper, Svantesson, Ulla

“…Although push-ups and sit-ups are among the most commonly used body-weight exercises to improve and assess strength and fitness, there is a lack of…”
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Long-term effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy in psychiatric outpatient care. A randomized controlled study by Gyllensten, Amanda Lundvik, Ekdahl, Charlotte, Hansson, Lars

“…The long-term effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) in addition to treatment as usual (TAU) were studied in a randomized, controlled design in…”
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Reliability of static and dynamic balance tests in subjects with myotonic dystrophy type 1 by Hammarén, Elisabet, Ohlsson, Jennie Ann, Lindberg, Christopher, Kjellby-Wendt, Gunilla

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate test-retest reliability of balance tests and timed walking in individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)…”
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Observations of four children with severe cerebral palsy using a novel dynamic platform. A case report by Dalén, Ylva, Sääf, Maria, Nyrén, Sven, Mattsson, Eva, Haglund-Åkerlind, Yvonne, Klefbeck, Brita

“…Abstract The aim was to evaluate effects on bone mineral content (BMC) in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP) standing on a self-controlled dynamic…”
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What is the benefit of a high-intensive exercise program on health-related quality of life and depression after stroke? A randomized controlled trial by Holmgren, Eva, Gosman-Hedström, Gunilla, Lindström, Britta, Wester, Per

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of a high-intensive exercise program containing high-intensive functional exercises implemented to…”
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Self-efficacy and clinical performance: A physiotherapy example by Jones, Anne, Sheppard, Lorraine

“…Abstract Self-efficacy can be seen as a link between knowledge, skill and performance. This study compared the self-efficacy score and clinical score for…”
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The elderly stroke patient's long-term adherence to physiotherapy home exercises by Kåringen, Ingunn, Dysvik, Elin, Furnes, Bodil

“…Abstract The objective of this study was to describe elderly stroke patients’ experiences with a focus on how physiotherapists can facilitate the…”
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"I'm tired of being tired" - Fatigue as experienced by women with fibromyalgia by Sallinen, Merja, Kukkurainen, Marja Leena, Peltokallio, Liisa, Mikkelsson, Marja

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to explore how fatigue was experienced and explained in life stories of women with a long history of fibromyalgia to gain a…”
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Experiences with CPAP treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and obesity by Willman, Maria, Igelström, Helena, Martin, Cathrin, Åsenlöf, Pernilla

“…Objective: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, adherence rates…”
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Treatment of myofascial trigger points in female patients with chronic tension-type headache - a randomized controlled trial by Berggreen, Steen, Wiik, Edith, Lund, Hans

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of myofascial trigger point massage in the muscles of the head, neck and shoulders regarding pain in the…”
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Experiences of healthy elderly participating in a creative dance workshop by Thornberg, Kerstin, Lindquist, Ingrid, Josephsson, Staffan

“…Finding ways of supporting healthy ageing for the ever-increasing numbers of older persons is an important task for physiotherapy. There is evidence that…”
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