NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nordström, Birgitta; Lynch, Helen; Prellwitz, Maria – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2023
The aim of this Swedish study was to explore and describe physiotherapists and occupational therapists' attitudes and understanding of the place of play in habilitation. This was a qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews exploring ten habilitation professional's experiences and attitude towards play. Interviews were analysed using…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Personnel, Occupational Therapy
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lind, Veronika; Svensson, Melanie; Harringe, Marita L. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2022
Goniometry is commonly used to evaluate joint range of motion (ROM). The most widespread method, a manual universal goniometer (UG), is considered time-consuming and difficult to handle. The digital goniometer EasyAngle (EA) was developed to improve and simplify the evaluation of ROM. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of EA…
Descriptors: Motor Reactions, Measurement Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Measurement Equipment
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Sushchenko, Lyudmyla; Bazylchuk, Oleg – Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 2018
The article presents comparative analysis of the structure and content of future specialists in physical therapy training in higher educational establishments of Ukraine and leading European countries. Having analyzed official websites and educational documentation of the leading European colleges of higher education regarding professional…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Specialists, Physical Therapy, Professional Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Areskoug-Josefsson, Kristina; Schindele, Anna Chuchu; Deogan, Charlotte; Lindroth, Malin – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2019
Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) by health care, police, legal and social work professionals has been shown to be insufficient. This lack of competence is likely to affect the quality of services. The aim of this study was to describe SRHR indicators in educational programmes in health care, police, legal and social…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Health Services, Civil Rights, Physical Therapy
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lundquist Wanneberg, Pia – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2014
Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were used to examine the influence of riding on the identity construction of people with disabilities. The 15 participants, three men and 12 women, were between 15 and 65 years old and have various physical disabilities. The data analysis derives from identity theory, a social-psychological theory that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Disabilities, Therapy, Horses
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lauruschkus, Katarina; Westbom, Lena; Hallstrom, Inger; Wagner, Philippe; Nordmark, Eva – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
The aims of this study were to describe the participation in physical activity of children with cerebral palsy (CP) at school and during leisure time and to identify characteristics associated with physical activity. The frequency of receiving physiotherapeutic interventions were described as a variable of interest. A total population of 364…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries