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The purpose of the thesis is to offer evidence-based holistic guidelines for physiotherapists, coaches, physical activity educators, or adolescent athletes themselves, taking into consideration psychomotor, socio-affective, and cognitive aims for a...

-impact landings. The knee joint plays a crucial role in absorbing forces during landings, acting as a shock absorber and maintaining stability to prevent injury. This thesis investigates knee injuries sustained in extreme board sports like kitesurfing...

Thesis has been written to explore the management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) and its relationship with the upper cervical spine, with a particular emphasis on educating physiotherapy students at the Satakunta University of Applied...

The aim of this thesis was to shed light on methods for enhancing walking speed and balance in stroke survivors. Conducted as a narrative literature review, the primary research question guiding this exploration was: 'Which therapeutic exercise...

The sport of golf has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, especially with the time of the COVID pandemic showing significant growth in the player base. At the same time, the global burden of disability associated ...

This thesis initially investigated basic knowledge about Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and its symptomology, prevalence, diagnostic methods, treatment and management strategies. It further delved into the assessment methods employed...

Bruxism, characterized by the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, gnashing or thrusting of the mandible presents significant challenges to individuals' health and overall wellbeing. This thesis aims to enhance ...

With type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), patients' blood glucose levels are unstable, a chronic medical illness caused by the body's inability to make insulin. Although insulin therapy is necessary, glycaemic control and ...

Osteoporosis is a progressive metabolic disease that leads to decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and bone strength, increasing the risk of fractures. The incidence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures increase with ...

The purpose of this thesis was to open the discussion about the premenstrual syndrome and its severe form, premenstrual dysphoric disorder because there was a lack of information about women’s health and menstrual disorders in the study curriculum...