Sökning: "Physical activity"
Visar resultat 21 - 25 av 1525 avhandlingar innehållade orden Physical activity.
21. Beyond the established risk factors of myocardial infarction : lifestyle factors and novel biomarkers
Sammanfattning : Age, male sex, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and obesity are considered as established risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Several of these established cardiovascular risk factors are strongly influenced by lifestyle. LÄS MER
22. Physical activity and regional bone mass
Sammanfattning : This thesis considers the effect of physical activity on bone mass in weight-loaded and unloaded regions of the skeleton. Bone mass was measured by Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) and by Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS). LÄS MER
23. Physical activity on prescription in primary care. Impact on physical activity level, metabolic health and health-related quality of life, and its cost-effectiveness - a short- and long-term perspective
Sammanfattning : Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally and one of the major health challenges of the 21st century. In Sweden, NCDs are estimated to account for 90 % of all deaths. LÄS MER
24. Equity among children and youth with cerebral palsy : physical leisure activity, physical education, physiotherapy and quality of life
Sammanfattning : Background & aim: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common reason for movement difficulties among children and youth in Sweden. Physiotherapy is usually introduced early in order to develop mobility and prevent further impairment, which in turn facilitates activity and participation. LÄS MER
25. Physical Activity and Alzheimer's Disease : Measurements, Observations and Subjective Experiences
Sammanfattning : Gait disturbances such as slow walking speed and step-to-step variability have been reported among people with mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and as risk factors for functional decline, dependency, and falls. Additionally, AD-related emotional reactions and decreased initiative can lead to physical inactivity. LÄS MER