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Different Gymnastic Balls Affect Postural Balance Rather Than Core-Muscle Activation: A Preliminary Study

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
Background: In proprioceptive training, unstable devices produce multidirectional perturbations that must be counterbalanced by the postural control systems and core-muscle activation. We investigated whether different sizes and shapes of three gymnastic
Alex Rizzato   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Arm-crank training improves postural stability and physical functioning in older people [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Arm crank ergometry (ACE) has been shown to elicit marked improvements in lower body exercise capacity among older individuals. It is currently unknown whether ACE is effective in alleviating functional consequences of aging, such as balance ...
Duncan, M.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Balancing district and party seats: The arithmetic of mixed-member proportional electoral systems

open access: yesElectoral Studies, 2023
Mixed-member proportional electoral systems (MMP) are widely praised because they combine the direct, personal election of MPs from single-seat constituencies with a proportional seat allocation. However, the size of the proportional tier matters for the question of whether the system's overall proportionality is preserved.
openaire   +1 more source

Are the attitudes of exercise instructors who work with older adults influenced by training and personal characteristics? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Little is known about the relationship between attitudes and characteristics of instructors and uptake and adherence of older people to exercise classes.
Campbell, Malcolm   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Application of a virtual reality tracker-based system to measure seated postural stability in stroke patients

open access: yesJournal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022
Background Postural stability while sitting is an important indicator of balance and an early predictor for future functional improvement in neurorehabilitation, but the evaluation is usually dependent on clinical balance function measures.
Huey-Wen Liang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity of a Smartphone-Based Seated Postural Control Assessment in Wheelchair Users: A Pilot Study

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2020
Seated postural control is essential for wheelchair users to maintain proper position while performing activities of daily living. Clinical tests are commonly used to measure seated postural control, yet they are subjective and lack sensitivity.
Mikaela L. Frechette   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mobility deficit – Rehabilitate, an opportunity for functionality [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
There are many pathological conditions that cause mobility deficits and that ultimately influence someone’s autonomy.Aims: to evaluate patients with mobility deficits functional status; to implement a Rehabilitation Nursing intervention plan; to monitor ...
A Mudge   +24 more
core   +2 more sources

Home-based exercise using balance disc and smartphone inclinometer application improves balance and activity of daily living in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundSitting ability is critical for daily activities in individuals who have experienced a stroke. A combination of seated balance training on an unstable surface and real-time visual feedback via a simple mobile inclinometer application may ...
Pantawit Aphiphaksakul   +1 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Impact of mobile phone use on accidental falls risk in young adult pedestrians

open access: yesHeliyon, 2023
Background: Mobile phone use is known to be a distraction to pedestrians, increasing their likelihood of crossing into oncoming traffic or colliding with other people.
Paulo H.S. Pelicioni   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of 12 Weeks of Core Stability Exercises on Functional Movement and Balance of Women Working in Hospitals [PDF]

open access: yesBiyumikānīk-i varzishī, 2021
Objective: This study aims to assess the effect of 12 weeks of core stability exercises on functional movement and balance of women working in hospitals.
Maryam Golmoradi Marani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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