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Abstract figure legend Motor unit firing properties of the medial gastrocnemius (MG), lateral gastrocnemius (LG), and soleus (SO) muscles were assessed using high‐density surface electromyography (HD‐sEMG) during isometric plantarflexion contractions at 10%, 40%, and 70% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) in individuals with non‐insertional Achilles ...
Ignacio Contreras‐Hernandez +5 more
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Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects about half of diabetic Persons. It impairs balance and limits their capacity to function. This research addresses the impact of Biodex Balance Exercise System (BBS) training on nerve function, pain,
Wafaa Soliman +5 more
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Sex differences in postural stability indices among competitive swimmers and untrained individuals
INTRODUCTION: To compare differences in overall stability index (OSI), anterior/posterior stability index (APSI), and medial/lateral stability index (MLSI) between males and females among swimmers and untrained individuals.
Tomasz Chomiuk +4 more
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Balance Performance in Collegiate Athletes: A Comparison of Balance Error Scoring System Measures
The assessment of balance among athletes is essential for training, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries resulting from postural instability. The purpose of the investigation was to validate the Sway Medical Balance Application (SMBA) against the ...
Nicole C. Dabbs +3 more
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Examination of balance measures produced by the biodex stability system.
Our purpose was to establish normal patterns and relationships of stability using the Biodex Stability System.The design of this study used both nonexperimental and quasi-experimental methods. All testing was performed in a university sports medicine laboratory.Nineteen healthy subjects (8 males, 11 females, age = 24.4 +/- 4.2 years; wt = 70.5 +/- 20 ...
B L, Arnold, R J, Schmitz
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ABSTRACT Background The term sarcopenia was introduced to describe the age‐related decline in muscle mass, but current definitions also include measures of muscle strength and function. Menopause increases sarcopenia risk and may exacerbate the adverse effects of physical inactivity.
Joanne Trezise +5 more
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Innovative Use of Biodex Balance System to Improve Dynamic Stabilization and Function of Upper Quarter in Recreational Weightlifters: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Abdelraouf OR +8 more
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Assessment of the quality of life, muscle strength, and dynamic balance of elderly Kendo players
OBJECTIVE: To compare Kendo players with active elderly adults in terms of quality of life, functional aspects (muscle strength, postural balance) and body composition. METHODS: This was a controlled cross-sectional study.
Dário Lucas Costa de Mendonça +3 more
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and postural balance in unipodal support. METHOD: 40 males, age 26 ± 5 yrs, body mass 72.3 ± 11 kg, height 176 ± 6 cm and BMI 23.3 ± 3.2 kg/m², were ...
Julia Greve +3 more
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Postural Balance in Women with Osteoporosis and Effective Factors
Introduction: The most common cause of mortality and morbidity among osteoporotic individuals is bone fracture which in many cases is a direct result of falls.
Duygu Ünlüsoy +2 more
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