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Simple anthropometric and physical performance tests to predict maximal box-lifting ability [PDF]

, 2007
Box-lifting ability is an important characteristic of military personnel. The purpose of this paper was to determine the usefulness of the upright row free weight exercise, and simple anthropometric tests, to predict maximal box-lifting performance that ...
Wilkinson, Mick, Williams, Alun
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Native whey protein with high levels of leucine results in similar post-exercise muscular anabolic responses as regular whey protein: a randomized controlled trial

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017
Background Protein intake is essential to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis, and the amino acid leucine seems to possess a superior effect on muscle protein synthesis compared to other amino acids.
Håvard Hamarsland, Anne Lene Nordengen, Sigve Nyvik Aas, Kristin Holte, Ina Garthe, Gøran Paulsen, Matthew Cotter, Elisabet Børsheim, Haakon B. Benestad, Truls Raastad   +9 more
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Exercise Intensity During Cross-Country Skiing Described by Oxygen Demands in Flat and Uphill Terrain

Frontiers in Physiology, 2018
Purpose: In this study wearable global navigation satellite system units were used on athletes to investigate pacing patterns by describing exercise intensities in flat and uphill terrain during a simulated cross-country ski race.Methods: Eight well ...
Øyvind Karlsson, Matthias Gilgien, Matthias Gilgien, Øyvind N. Gløersen, Øyvind N. Gløersen, Bjarne Rud, Thomas Losnegard   +6 more
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Unheard and Under‐Supported: Health‐Related Quality of Life in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive hemoglobinopathy affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The clinical expression and psychosocial burden of SCD vary widely across geographical, cultural, and healthcare system contexts, underscoring the need for setting‐specific approaches to assessment.
Desiré Fantasia, Giulia Reggiani, Elizabeth J. Maran, Maria Elisa Delle Fave, Ilaria Baido, Anna Chiara Frigo, Maria Paola Boaro, Raffaella Colombatti   +7 more
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Validity and reliability of a thoracic kyphotic assessment tool measuring distance of the seventh cervical vertebra from the wall

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2016
Background: In primary healthcare (PHC) service, community residents, village health volunteers (VHVs), and healthcare professionals need to work in partnership to facilitate universal and equitable healthcare services.
Pipatana Amatachaya, PhD, Sawitree Wongsa, MSc, Thanat Sooknuan, M. Eng., Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij, PhD, Maneepan Laophosri, MSc, Nuttaset Manimanakorn, MD, PhD, Sugalya Amatachaya, PhD   +6 more
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Capacity and coverage enhancements of MIMO WLANs in realistic environments [PDF]

, 2006
Recently, there has been an explosion of growth in research on MIMO systems, but little has been published characterising performance in realistic environments.
Beach, MA, Doufexi, A, Nix, AR, Prado-Miguelez, A, Tameh, EK, Williams, C   +5 more
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Imaging of High‐Risk Neuroblastoma: Recommendations From SIOPEN Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in early childhood. Its clinical behavior is highly variable, ranging from spontaneous regression to fatal outcome despite intensive treatment. The International Society of Pediatric Oncology Europe Neuroblastoma Group (SIOPEN) Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees ...
Annemieke Littooij, Catia Olianti, Herve Brisse, Pier Luigi Di Paolo, Maria Garganese, Tejas Kapadia, Jurgen Schaefer, Hugh Wallace, Simon Wan, Bart de Keizer, Irmina Sefic Pasic, Julian Rogasch   +11 more
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Influence of passive, diet-based, hydration on muscle quantity assessment

Frontiers in Physiology
BackgroundThis study investigated the impact of passive changes in hydration level on measurements of lean tissue mass (LTM) and muscle morphology.MethodsSixteen healthy participants (13 males, 3 females) completed two testing sessions 24 h apart ...
Julian Seiler Viken, Vebjørn Nettum, Gøran Paulsen, Gøran Paulsen, Olivier Seynnes   +4 more
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The Reproducibility of 4-km Time Trial (TT) Performance Following Individualised Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation: a Randomised Controlled Trial in Trained Cyclists

Sports Medicine - Open, 2017
Background Individual time to peak blood bicarbonate (HCO3 −) has demonstrated good to excellent reproducibility following ingestion of both 0.2 g kg−1 body mass (BM) and 0.3 g kg−1 BM sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), but the consistency of the time trial ...
Lewis Anthony Gough, Sanjoy Kumar Deb, Andy Sparks, Lars Robert McNaughton   +3 more
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Physical performance and durability evaluation of rubberized concrete [PDF]

, 2014
The main objective of this research is to develop rubberized concrete with achievable structural strength using simple mix design. Simple mix design is a description by using the crumb rubber, used as in condition just received from the plant without
Md Noor, Nurazuwa
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