Publications by authors named "A L Gyllensten"
Background: Persons on the autism spectrum exhibit poorer body awareness than neurotypical persons. Since movement quality may be regarded as an expression of body awareness, assessment of movement quality is important. Sound assessments of measurement properties are essential if reliable decisions about body awareness interventions for persons on the autism spectrum are to be made, but there is insufficient research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe lack of effective, scalable solutions for lifestyle treatment is a global clinical problem, causing severe morbidity and mortality. We developed a method for lifestyle treatment that promotes self-reflection and iterative behavioral change, provided as a digital tool, and evaluated its effect in 370 patients with type 2 diabetes (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04691973).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Body awareness is a movement therapy used in Physical Therapy in Mental Health especially in Scandinavia. The method Basic Body Awareness Therapy has been scientifically investigated in particular for patients with Depression, Schizophrenia and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD).
Methods: Thirty-four Physical Therapists from 13 countries working with the Basic Body Awareness Therapy method in Mental Health Care were interviewed in six focus groups about what effects they have experienced in their work with patients.
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- - The study examined the impact of adding physical therapy to psychiatric treatment for sedentary patients with schizophrenia or affective spectrum disorders, focusing on increasing their physical activity levels and assessing various measurements of activity and motivation.
- - Out of 18 patients studied, those with affective disorders showed significant improvements in physical activity, walking capacity, and exercise habits, while those with schizophrenia improved attitudes towards movement but did not increase physical activity levels.
- - The findings suggest that physical therapy may help patients become more active, particularly for those with affective disorders who met WHO guidelines for moderate activity, but schizophrenia patients showed attitude changes without actual behavioral improvements.
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- Few studies exist on how people with autism perceive their bodies and movements, which can impact their physical and psychological development.
- This research aimed to investigate young adults with autism's experiences related to their bodies and movements, utilizing both interviews and specific physiotherapy assessments.
- Results indicated that conflicting feelings about their body movements led to a poor self-understanding, but assessments helped illustrate their experiences, suggesting a combined approach can lead to better diagnoses and interventions.*