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DYNAMIC POSTURAL BALANCE IS MEDIATED BY ANTHROPOMETRY AND BODY COMPOSITION IN OLDER WOMEN
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2021 Objective: To investigate the relationship between anthropometry and body composition with dynamic postural balance in elderly women with low bone mineral density (BMD).
GUILHERME CARLOS BRECH +8 more
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Scientific ReportsWhite matter hyperintensities (WMH) are markers of subcortical ischemic vascular cognitive impairment (SIVCI) associated with impaired postural balance.
Chun Liang Hsu +4 more
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Impact of obesity on the postural balance of firefighters
Occupational Ergonomics, 2009 Slips and falls account for a significant number of injuries suffered by firefighters. Obesity may be a contributing factor to these slips and falls since many firefighters have become significantly heavier over the last decade. This study's objective was to determine whether obesity places firefighters at a higher risk of slips/falls by impacting ...
Davis, Kermit G. +5 more
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Comparison of Postural Stability and Balance Between Musicians and Non-musicians
Frontiers in Psychology, 2020 Good postural stability and balance provide a basis for optimal movement. For instrumental musicians, particular postures are demanded during long periods of playing and practicing.
Manfred Nusseck, Claudia Spahn
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Clinics, 2009 OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the dislocation of the center of gravity and postural balance in sedentary and recreational soccer players with and withoutanterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the Biodex Balance ...
Angelica Castilho Alonso +2 more
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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2019 Background Impaired postural control in Parkinson’s disease (PD) seriously compromises life quality. Although balance training improves mobility and postural stability, lack of quantitative studies on the neurophysiological mechanisms of balance training
Zahra Rahmati +4 more
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Integrative Cancer Therapies, 2019 Individuals diagnosed with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) demonstrate impaired balance and carry an increased risk of falling. However, prior investigations of postural instability have only compared these individuals against healthy ...
Scott M. Monfort PhD +4 more
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RESEARCH OF HUMAN POSTURAL BALANCE PARAMETERS
Mokslas - Lietuvos ateitis, 2010 In present article postural balance between subjects with stroke and healthy subjects, is being investigated with eyes opened and eyes closed. In the research participated 30 healthy subjects and 15 subjects with stroke. At the same time two experimental measurements were performed – postural balance was measured using balance platform and oscillations
Griškevičius, Julius +2 more
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Applied SciencesThe objective was to investigate the effects of auditory environments on postural balance during cognitive tasks. Nineteen individuals with intellectual disabilities, aged between 15 and 19, participated in the study.
Ghada Jouira +4 more
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The Effect of Eight Weeks of Strength and Balance Training on Kinetic Variables in Elderly [PDF]
Caspian Journal of Neurological SciencesBackground: One of the most prevalent issues older people face is the decline in postural control. Addressing postural control is crucial for maintaining independence in older adults.
Mahboobeh Dehnavi +3 more
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