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Physical and functional performance assessment in pediatric oncology: a systematic review [PDF]
Pediatric Research, 2021 Research indicates reduced physical performance from diagnosis into survivorship of pediatric cancer patients. However, there is no systematic information or guideline available on the methods to assess physical performance and function in this ...
Regine Söntgerath +14 more
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Physical Functional Performance Tests in Pregnant Women
Background Pregnancy is a time in a woman’s life that is associated with considerable physiological changes, which may lead to lumbopelvic pain. Previous studies indicate a direct relationship between pain/disability and how this can affect physical ...
Rokaya Alshatti
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Aerobic reserve and physical functional performance in older adults. [PDF]
Age and Ageing, 2008 older adults can be limited in their performance of daily tasks due to an inadequate aerobic capacity. Aerobic capacity below minimum physiological thresholds required to maintain independence leaves older adults with little, or no, aerobic reserve.the aim of this study was to measure functional performance and aerobic reserve in older adults during ...
Scott W. Arnett +3 more
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Urinary creatinine excretion is an indicator of physical performance and function [PDF]
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2022 Muscle mass is essential for performing physical activity, and low muscle mass (sarcopenia) has been found to have a strong association with all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).1 However, muscle mass is not routinely assessed in clinical practice and low muscle mass can easily go unnoticed in obese patients (sarcopenic obesity ...
Milou M. Oosterwijk +3 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2022 Background Aging is an independent risk factor for deterioration in functional capacity. Some studies have reported that physical activity (PA) improves functional capacity and physical performance among older adults (OA).
Brenda María Martínez-Hernández +8 more
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Correlates of Physical Functioning and Performance Across the Spectrum of Kidney Function [PDF]
Clinical Nursing Research, 2017 The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which poor physical functioning, low participation in physical activity, and muscle atrophy observed among patients on hemodialysis are evident in the earlier stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We enrolled adults in three groups: no CKD, Stages 3 to 4 CKD, and hemodialysis.
Segura Ortí, Eva +3 more
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Trials, 2021 The objective of this study will be to investigate the additional effect of pain neuroscience education program compared to a craniocervical manual therapy and exercises program for pain intensity and disability in patients with temporomandibular ...
Aroldo dos Santos Aguiar +4 more
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The Percentage of Total and Regional Fat Is Negatively Correlated with Performance in Judo
Sports, 2023 This study investigated the associations between total and regional body composition with performance in the special judo fitness test (SJFT), as well as strength and power tests (countermovement vertical jump—CMJ, squat jump—SJ, plyometric push-up—PPU ...
Izabela Aparecida dos Santos +4 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 Background This study aimed to adapt the Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS) into Brazilian Portuguese and evaluate its measurement properties, given as reliability, validity, and responsiveness in patients with non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain ...
Mariana Romano de Lira +5 more
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Functional changes during hospital stay in older patients admitted to an acute care ward : a multicenter observational study [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: Changes in physical performance during hospital stay have rarely been evaluated. In this study, we examined functional changes during hospital stay by assessing both physical performance and activities of daily living.
Corsonello, Andrea +6 more
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