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Physical Therapy Tests in Stroke Rehabilitation
(International Encyclopedia of Rehabilitation;, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2009)The purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of physical therapy tests used in stroke rehabilitation. The rationale for using tests in perspective of evidence based medicine and the classification of function, ... -
The practice environment’s influence on patient participation in intermediate healthcare services – the perspectives of patients, relatives and healthcare professionals
(BMC Health Services Research;21:180, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-25)Background: Intermediate care (IC) bridges the clinical pathway of older patients transitioning from the hospital to home. Currently, there is a strong consensus that the practice environment is an important factor in ... -
Practicing physical activity following weight-loss surgery: The significance of joy, satisfaction and well-being
(Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology;Volume 17, Edition 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11)While health care professionals advise those who have undergone weight loss surgery (WLS) to increase their levels of physical activity, research suggests that often this is not achieved. This paper explores the experiences ... -
Predicting who fails to meet the physicalactivity guideline in pregnancy: aprospective study of objectively recordedphysical activity in a population-basedmulti-ethnic cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: A low physical activity (PA) level in pregnancy is associated with several adverse health outcomes. Early identification of pregnant women at risk of physical inactivity could inform strategies to promote PA, ... -
Predictors of subjective age in people aged 40-79 years: a five-year follow-up study. The impact of mastery, mental and physical health
(Aging & Mental Health;18(5), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Assessing subjective age perception (SAP) and changes in SAP as well as exploring which variables of socio-demographic, health and personal mastery independently predicted SAP. Methods: The panel data are from two waves ... -
Prevalence and severity of low back- and pelvic girdle pain in pregnant Nepalese women
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;19, Article number: 247 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-04)Background:Low back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are commonly reported during pregnancy and areknown to affect pregnant women’s well-being. Still, these conditions are often considered to be a normal part of ... -
Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis features on magnetic resonance imaging in asymptomatic uninjured adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(British Journal of Sports Medicine;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-09)Background: Knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used to inform clinical management. Features associated with osteoarthritis are often present in asymptomatic uninjured knees; however, the estimated ... -
Professional thinking in Individual Plan processes
(Ergoterapeuten;57 (1), Academic article, 2014)This article explores the kind of critical and reflective thinking taht influences the social and health care professionals in the Individual Plan process. An inter-professional group of six healthcare and social researchers ... -
Profile of upper limb recovery and development of secondary impairments in patients after stroke with disabled upper limb. An observational study
(Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;Published online: 11 Jun 2018, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-11)Purpose: To investigate, in patients after stroke with a very weak upper limb, the profile of recovery for upper limb activity over the first 12 weeks, and whether early secondary impairments predict later upper limb ... -
Progressive strength training based upon the principle of overloading for a 86-year-old hip fracture patient. A case report
(Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics;31(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-09)Hip fracture can drastically change functional level for the elderly. Between 22% and 75% of hip fracture patients do not recover their previous ambulatory or functional status after the event of fracture. The purpose of ... -
Progressive strength training in older patients after hip fracture : a randomised controlled trial
(Age and Ageing;40 (2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-01-18)Objective: the aim of this study was to assess the effect of a 3-month strength-training programme on functional performance and self-rated health in a group of home-dwelling older hip fracture patients. Design: randomised, ... -
“Psychometric properties of the Norwegian foot function index revised short form”
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders;23, Article number: 416 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05-03)Background: Foot disorders affect up to one quarter of the adult population. Plantar fasciopathy is a common cause of foot pain associated with decreased activity level and quality of life. Patient-reported outcome measures ... -
Psychophysical or spinal reflex measures when assessing conditioned pain modulation?
(European Journal of Pain;Volume 23, Issue 10, November 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-29)Background: Assessing conditioning pain modulation (CPM) with spinal reflex measures may produce more objective and stable CPM effects than using psychophysical measures. The aim of the study was to compare the CPM effect ... -
Public and private health service in Norway: a comparison of patient characteristics and surgery criteria for patients with nerve root affections due to discus herniation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article; Journal article, 2014)Purpose To compare sociodemographic, life style and clinical characteristics in patients operated for lumbar disc herniation in public and private clinics in Norway, and evaluate whether selection for surgery and surgical ... -
A qualitative study exploring physical therapists’ views on the Otago Exercise Programme for fall prevention: a stepping stone to “age in place” and to give faith in the future
(Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;Published online 24 Feb 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-16)Background: One of the most effective interventions to prevent falls is exercise. A commonly used program that prevents falls is the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP). Despite this, user-based knowledge of its applicability ... -
A qualitative study of old patients’ experiences of the quality of the health services in hospital and 30 days after hospitalization
(BMC Health Services Research; 20, Article number: 446 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-20)Background: The number of people aged 80 years and above is projected to triple over the next 30 years. People in this age group normally have at least two chronic conditions. The impact of multimorbidity is often ... -
Rasch analysis of the 23-item version of the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire
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Recovering from provoked vestibulodynia: Experiences from encounters with somatocognitive therapy.
(Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;Volume 35, Issue 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-23)Although provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) represents a significant challenge for many young women in the Western world, little is known about how these women experience therapeutic efforts. The aim of this paper is to enhance ... -
Registrering som overgrep? : en gjennomgang og diskusjon av debatten om ressursforvaltning og krenkelse i statistikksystemet IPLOS
(Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning;13 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-03-23)I 2006 ble det i Norge satt i gang et tiltak for registrering av pleie- og omsorgsbehov; IPLOS. I etterkant av iverksettingen oppsto det protesterer mot registreringen og måten den ble gjennomført på. Artikkelen undersøker ... -
Rehabilitation as a Curricular Construction
(New Dynamics of Disability and Rehabilitation;, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2019)Rehabilitation is a contested interdisciplinary field, torn between medical dominance and psychosocial challenges. Since higher education is an important arena for epistemological work, this chapter elucidates the scholarly ...