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The ethnic gap in mobility: a comparison of Russian, Somali and Kurdish origin migrants and the general Finnish population

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background Many ethnic minority populations have poorer health than the general population. However, there is limited knowledge on the possible ethnic gap in physical mobility.
S. Rask, P. Sainio, A. E. Castaneda, T. Härkänen, S. Stenholm, P. Koponen, S. Koskinen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Motor Imagery Combined with Structured Progressive Circuit Class Training on Functional Mobility in Post-Stroke Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2022
Objective: To compare the effect of motor imagery combined with structured progressive circuit class therapy vs health education combined with structured progressive circuit class therapy on dynamic balance, endurance, and functional mobility in post ...
Nilar Aung, Vimonwan Hiengkaew, Jarugool Tretriluxana , Mon S Bryant, Sunee Bovonsunthonchai   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of testosterone replacement on measures of mobility in older men with mobility limitation and low testosterone concentrations: secondary analyses of the Testosterone Trials. [PDF]

Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol, 2018
Bhasin S, Ellenberg SS, Storer TW, Basaria S, Pahor M, Stephens-Shields AJ, Cauley JA, Ensrud KE, Farrar JT, Cella D, Matsumoto AM, Cunningham GR, Swerdloff RS, Wang C, Lewis CE, Molitch ME, Barrett-Connor E, Crandall JP, Hou X, Preston P, Cifelli D, Snyder PJ, Gill TM.   +22 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of Functional Training on Respiratory Function and Functional Movements Among Female Bodybuilders [PDF]

Physical Treatments, 2023
Purpose: Dynamic postural instability and subsequent functional movement dysfunctions are acknowledged as one of the primary reasons for intrinsic injuries.
Ensieh Asadpour, Nasser Mohammad Rahimi, Reza Aminzadeh   +2 more
doaj  

Improving Capacity of Older Adults with Locomotive Syndrome Stage 1 Living in Nursing Home: A Pilot Clinical Trial [PDF]

Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, 2022
Background Aging causes locomotive syndrome (LS), which is characterized by difficulty in walking. The present study determined the effects of locomotion training and regular aerobic exercise programs on the aerobic capacity of older nursing home ...
Michael Prayogo, Damayanti Tinduh, Dewi Poerwandari, Rwahita Satyawati Dharmanta, Sri Mardjiati Mei Wulan, Yukio Mikami, Soenarnatalina Melaniani   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical and functional characteristics of women after stroke, fallers and non-fallers: a longitudinal study

Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia, 2021
BACKGROUND: Occurrence of falls is among the most frequent complications presented by the elderly and individuals with neurological diseases. It is known that in the elderly, there is a greater frequency of falls in women.
Erika Pedreira Fonseca, Maria Brito Alves, Moema Guimarães, Maria Eduarda Carvalho, Elen Beatriz Pinto   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Full-duplex mobile device: pushing the limits [PDF]

IEEE Communications Magazine, 2016
18 pages, submitted for ...
Korpi, Dani, Tamminen, Joose, Turunen, Matias, Huusari, Timo, Choi, Yang-Seok, Anttila, Lauri, Talwar, Shilpa, Valkama, Mikko   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Regional and Gender Differences in Years with and without Mobility Limitation in the Older Population of Thailand.

PLoS ONE, 2016
ObjectivesTo examine gender and regional differences in health expectancies based on the measure of mobility.MethodsHealth expectancies by gender and region were computed by Sullivan's method from the fourth Thai National Health Examination Survey (2009).
Benjawan Apinonkul, Kusol Soonthorndhada, Patama Vapattanawong, Carol Jagger, Wichai Aekplakorn   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fat mass limits lower-extremity relative strength and maximal walking performance in older women [PDF]

, 2011
The purpose of this study was to determine if excess fat negatively affects relative strength and walking gait performance in overweight, older women. Twenty five older women (65 – 80 yr) were separated into normal weight (BMI \u3c 25 kg m−2 , n=11) and ...
Kralian, Rachel J., LaRoche, Dain P., Millett, Erica D.   +2 more
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A descriptive study of the annual mobility assessment

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus
Background: Preclinical mobility limitations (PCML) begin with subtle changes that might not be perceived but often lead to loss of function. The newly developed Annual Mobility Assessment (AMA) was designed to identify PCML, but to date, there is no ...
Michael L. Puthoff, PT, PhD, Catherine J. Byrne, PT, MPT, DHSc   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source