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Comparison of balance ability and physical fitness according to the growth period in taekwondo players

open access: yesJournal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 2021
The purpose of this study was to investigate and evaluate balance ability, isokinetic moments, and physical fitness according to the growth period from middle school to university in male taekwondo players. Thirty-five taekwondo players (middle school, n=
D. Choi, E. Jung, Min-Hyuk Park
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Comparing Balance Abilities in Different Sports

open access: yesJournal of Education and Recreation Patterns, 2021
It is known that balance ability has an importance in terms of sportive performance. Balance ability also showed an important relationship between insufficiencies and performance and sports injuries. Object: The aim of this study is to examine balance ability in several sports.
Yelken, Mehmet Emin   +3 more
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Factors Influencing the Development of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Community-Dwelling People Aged 75 Years and Older

open access: yesGeriatrics, 2021
In Asia, including Japan, dementia incidence peaks in older adults over ≥75 years; it is therefore important to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and prevent its onset in this age group. Our study hypothesized that physical and psychological status
Akio Goda   +9 more
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Sport-specific balance ability in Taekwondo practitioners [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Human Sport and Exercise, 2012
Taekwondo is a combat sport emphasizing on kicking techniques and dynamic footwork. Specialized balance ability is crucial for Taekwondo practitioners. This study aimed to compare (1) the postural stability during turning, and (2) the forward lunge distance between adolescent TKD practitioners and non-practitioners. Nineteen TKD practitioners (12 males,
Fong, SSM   +5 more
openaire   +5 more sources

The Effect of Cryotherapy on Balance Recovery at Different Moments after Lower Extremity Muscle Fatigue

open access: yesPhysical Activity and Health, 2021
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cryotherapy on the balance ability after lower extremity muscle fatigue. Twelve table tennis players were selected in this research.
Yuqi He, Gusztáv Fekete
doaj   +1 more source

Prediction model of all-cause death based on balance ability among middle-aged and older Chinese adults of overweight and obesity

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundAdvances in studies using body indicators to predict death risk. Estimating the balance ability of death risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults with overweight and obesity is still challenging.MethodsA retrospective analysis of the data ...
Kaihong Xie   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise-Induced Improved Balance on the Enhancement of Gait Performance in Female Elderly [PDF]

open access: yes운동과학
PURPOSE Elderly individuals with sarcopenia often experience reduced muscle strength and impaired motor, leading to deficits in balance and abnormal gait performance. While Tai Chi is known to enhance balance and gait performance in healthy older adults,
Shengnan Li   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of Otago exercise programme on the prevention of falls in older adult: A systematic review

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2022
ObjectiveTo improve the quality of life of older adult in their later years, by increasing the physical activity participation of older adult, the occurrence of falls accident scores in older adult can be prevented.
Yi Yang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Physical activity programs for balance and fall prevention in elderly: A systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
BACKGROUND: Due to demographic changes the world's population is progressively ageing. The physiological decay of the elderly adult may lead to a reduction in the ability to balance and an increased risk of falls becoming an important issue among the ...
Battaglia G.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Motion Balance Ability Detection Based on Video Analysis in Virtual Reality Environment

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2020
In recent years, smart camera devices under the Virtual Reality (VR) environment have been widely popularized. These devices can be equipped with fast and effective computer vision applications, including the detection of the balance ability of moving ...
Jilan Zhou, Yang You, Yanmin Zhao
doaj   +1 more source

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