Browsing Brage NIH by Subject "quality of life"
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Active Smarter Kids (ASK): rationale and design of a cluster-randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of daily physical activity on children's academic performance and risk factors for non-communicable diseases
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-28)Background: Evidence is emerging from school-based studies that physical activity might favorably affect children’s academic performance. However, there is a need for high-quality studies to support this. Therefore, the ... -
Body Mass Index, quality of life and activity limitation trajectories over 2 years in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis: A dual trajectory approach based on 4265 patients included in the AktivA quality register
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Recent studies claim that weight-neutral approaches emphasizing physical activity might be as effective as weight-loss-centered approaches for improving pain and physical function in patients with knee and hip ... -
The efficacy of strength or aerobic exercise on quality of life and knee function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A multi-arm randomized controlled trial with 1-year follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of strength exercise or aerobic exercise compared to usual care on knee-related quality of life (QoL) and knee function at 4 months and 1 year in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. ... -
Evidence-based recommendations for the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture occurs most commonly in young and active individuals and can have negative long-term physical and psychological impacts. The diagnosis is made with a combination of patient's history, ... -
Exercise therapy versus arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscal tear in middle aged patients: randomised controlled trial with two year follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07-20)Objective: To determine if exercise therapy is superior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for knee function in middle aged patients with degenerative meniscal tears. Design: Randomised controlled superiority ... -
Functioning and disability in patients with hip osteoarthritis with mild to moderate pain
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-10)STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE: To compare functioning and disability in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) not candidates for surgery, to a matched control group, and thereby to examine the relationship ... -
The healthy body image (HBI) intervention: Effects of a school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial with 12-months follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)We examined the effects of the Healthy Body Image (HBI) intervention on positive embodiment and health-related quality of life among Norwegian high school students. The intervention comprised three interactive workshops, ... -
Oral health and impact on performance of athletes participating in the London 2012 Olympic Games: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-09-24)Background: Oral health is important both for well-being and successful elite sporting performance. Reports from Olympic Games have found significant treatment needs; however, few studies have examined oral health directly. ... -
Patient-reported outcome measures for hip-related pain: a review of the available evidence and a consensus statement from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Hip-related pain is a well-recognised complaint among active young and middle-aged active adults. People experiencing hip-related disorders commonly report pain and reduced functional capacity, including difficulties in ... -
Postpartum pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor muscle training: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of primiparous women
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction and Hypothesis: Pelvic floor dysfunction is common after childbirth. We hypothesize that physiotherapist-guided pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is effective regarding pelvic organ prolapse (POP) symptoms ... -
The association between radiographic knee osteoarthritis and knee symptoms, function and quality of life 10–15 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-07-20)Background: There are conflicting results in the literature regarding the association between radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) and symptoms and function in subjects with previous anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ... -
What is the effect of regular group exercise on maternal psychological outcomes and common pregnancy complaints? An assessor blinded RCT
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Objective: to examine the effects of supervised group exercise on maternal psychological outcomes and commonly reported pregnancy complaints. Design: an observer-blinded randomized controlled trial. Setting: Norwegian ...