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Efficacy of Kinesiology Taping for Recovery from Occupational Wrist Disorders Experienced by a Physical Therapist

Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2014
[Purpose] The aim of this paper was to report the efficacy of kinesiology taping for recovery from wrist pain and limited range of motion (ROM) in a physical therapist with repetitive strain injuries. [Subjects] A 32 year-old male physical therapist developed recurring severe pain in the dominant wrist and limited active ROM with extremely painful ...
Jung-Hoon Lee, Byeong Jo Kim
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Computer-Assisted Instruction as a Learning Resource for Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology in the Occupational Therapy Curriculum

American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1995
Abstract Objectives. The purpose of these studies was to examine the learning outcomes of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) tutorial in applied anatomy and kinesiology for occupational therapy students and to determine its applicability for use in two university settings. Method.
Susan Toth-Cohen
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Opening the door to university health research: recommendations for increasing accessibility for individuals with intellectual disability

International Journal for Equity in Health, 2022
Background Advances in health equity rely on representation of diverse groups in population health research samples. Despite progress in the diversification of research samples, continued expansion to include systematically excluded groups is needed to ...
Brittany M. St. John, Emily Hickey, Edward Kastern, Chad Russell, Tina Russell, Ashley Mathy, Brogan Peterson, Don Wigington, Casey Pellien, Allison Caudill, Libby Hladik, Karla K. Ausderau   +11 more
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Use of Virtual Reality to Increase Awareness of Line-of-Sight Hazards around Industrial Equipment

Safety, 2022
Impaired operator line of sight has been implicated in several pedestrian–equipment accidents and fatalities in the mining industry. Existing training methods for conveying visibility information lack worker engagement and may be insufficient to capture ...
Sara Gauthier, Mallorie Leduc, Sara J. Perfetto, Alison Godwin   +3 more
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Sedentary behaviour, physical activity, and sleep among office workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparison of Brazil and Sweden

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the physical behaviours of office workers worldwide, but studies comparing physical behaviours between countries with similar restrictions policies are rare.
Luiz Augusto Brusaca, Leticia Bergamin Januario, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Dechristian França Barbieri, Rafaela Veiga Oliveira, Marina Heiden, Ana Beatriz Oliveira, David M. Hallman   +7 more
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Exploring the Application of Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Identifying Movement Phenotypes During Deep Squat and Hurdle Step Movements

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020
BackgroundMovement screens are increasingly used in sport and rehabilitation to evaluate movement competency. However, common screens are often evaluated using subjective visual detection of a priori prescribed discrete movement features (e.g., spine ...
Sarah M. Remedios, Daniel P. Armstrong, Ryan B. Graham, Steven L. Fischer   +3 more
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OCCUPATIONAL KINESIOLOGY: ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS [PDF]

, 2022
Objective: One of the most significant characteristics of an administrative worker's tasks is sitting and working at a computer. When sitting and working at a computer, workers endure stato-dynamic efforts. Stato-dynamic efforts in the workplace of an administrative worker can cause the occurrence and progression of musculoskeletal disorders, or ...
Nakić, Josipa, Bubaš, Marija, Jeleč, Vjekoslav   +2 more
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Demographic, Lifestyle, and Physical Health Predictors of Sickness Absenteeism in Nursing: A Meta-Analysis

Safety and Health at Work, 2021
Background: Sickness absenteeism is an area of concern in nursing and is more concerning given the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare. This study is one of two meta-analyses that examined sickness absenteeism in nursing. In this study,
Basem Gohar, Michel Larivière, Nancy Lightfoot, Céline Larivière, Elizabeth Wenghofer, Behdin Nowrouzi-kia   +5 more
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Using Metacognitive Training with Kinesiology Students

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2021
As future healthcare practitioners, kinesiology students must become expert learners who choose strategies resulting in deep and durable learning. Metacognitive instruction goes beyond the use of study skills as it focuses on student reflection and ...
Christina Davlin-Pater, Leah S. Dunn, Roy Bower, William Cipolli, Sara Biddle   +4 more
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Can Brief Cognitive or Medication Management Tasks Identify the Potential for Dependence in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living?

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2020
Background and Objectives: The identification of functional performance deficits is critical to the community independence of older adults. We examined whether a combined cognitive and performance-based medication management measure would be able to ...
Timothy S. Marks, Gordon M. Giles, Muhammad O. Al-Heizan, Dorothy F. Edwards   +3 more
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