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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Centre for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise & Sport Science (CARES)"”.
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Validation of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale With a Hong Kong Sample
… how the person processes self-related information (Brewer, Van Raalte, & Linder, 1993). Being one of the domains of the self-concept, athletic identity is the “degree of importance, strength, and exclusivity attached to the athlete role that is maintained by the athletes and influenced by …
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Surfing injuries in recreational surfers
… consulted health care practitioner by surfers for treatment of surfing related injury, followed by physiotherapists and Osteopaths. This minor thesis was written by post graduate students as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.
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The influence of relaxation music on physiological responses in patients receivng osteopathic interventions
… State anxiety. Pysiological data collected before and after treatment included heart rate, respiration, diastolic blood pressure, and systolic blood pressure. Psychometric data was assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale for self-perceived relaxation. Significant differences (p<.05) were found …
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Sport and Traditions of Feminist Theory
Sport and Traditions of Feminist Theory involves a philosophical examination of the opportunities that are offered to females who seek authority in sporting participation, by an examination of the ideas that emanate from various streams of feminist thought. Chapter One introduces the concepts of …
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Physiological characteristics, activity patterns and physiological responses of elite women field hockey players during competition
Despite the popularity of field hockey very little research has investigated the physical requirements of, and the responses to, a game of field hockey. This study investigated the physiological characteristics of six elite women hockey players, their movement patterns during a game and the …
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An investigation of NADPH oxidase in normal and diseased skeletal muscle
… such as skeletal muscle wasting and therefore this study sought to determine a role for the superoxide generating NADPH oxidase and antioxidant enzyme systems in conditions of skeletal muscle wasting. The results of these studies indicated changes in the gene expression of important …
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An investigation of psychophysiological stress in competitive golf
… psychophysiological stress parameters and performance were also examined. In a further study, the AMA group underwent an eight week aerobic training program and their psychophysiological responses in a second competition round were compared to their pre-training levels.
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The Effectiveness of EEG Biofeedback and Cognitive Rehabilitation as Treatments for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Cognitive Rehabilitation is an umbrella term which encompasses a number of restorative and compensatory techniques commonly and widely applied to assist with the sequelae following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Such techniques have been well established within the literature. More recently, an …
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The effect of playing and training surface on vertical jump height in elite junior male volleyball players : a pilot study
… research has not considered the optimum surface for these training techniques. The aim of this research was to determine which training and/or playing surface is most beneficial in maximising vertical jump height for volleyball players. Attainment of such knowledge will not only assist athletes …
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The nature and rate of injury in elite sport aerobics athletes
… the injuries sustained by elite Australian sport aerobic athletes in the 12 months prior to the FISAF world's sport aerobics championships in May/June 2004. Data was collected using a retrospective questionnaire developed from published research in similar areas. This study is important in …
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The relationship between hip internal rotation and groin pain in elite Australian Rules Football players
A prospective study was performed in order to examine the relationship of internal hip rotation to groin pain in Australian Rules Football players. 101 subjects were tested using a plurimeter placed on the lateral aspect of the tibia whilst lying prone on a plinth. Subjects were tested twice at an …
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The effect of thoracic muscle energy technique on FVC and FEV measurements
… individuals. Conclusion: Thoracic MET performed on asymptomatic volunteers had no significant effect on FVC or FEV measurements immediately post, 10 minutes post or 20 minutes post-intervention. This minor thesis was written by post-graduate students as part of the requirements of the …
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Lasting effects of atlanto-axial manipulation on edge light pupil cycle time
… tone following mauipulative intervention, therefore suggesting that unilateral manipulation produces an immdeiate unilateral change in the autonomic nervous system. Objective: To investigate the lasting effects (up to 1 hour) of C1-2 high velocity low amplitude manipulation upon ELPCT. Design: A …
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The effect of high velocity low amplitude manipulation on the amelioration of cervical spine rotation asymmetries: is the cavitation important?
… part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.
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Effects of osteopathic treatment on people with psoriatic arthritis: a pilot study
… medical treatment, such as osteopathy, as a sole form of treatment, or as a complement to conventional treatment. The aim of this case series design was to determine the effects of osteopathic treatment on the symptoms, and health related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with psoriatic arthritis. …
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Common injuries in sub-elite tennis players
Tennis is a popular racquet sport played at various ability levels. It can be played from early childhood through to an elderly age. The aim of this study was to determine the injuries obtained by Victorian Institute of Sport, Australian Institute of Sport and Grade 1 or State Grade pennant players …
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Effects of acute and chronic exercise on forearm blood flow in patients with chronic heart failure
… study is a cross-sectional study comparing forearm blood flow (FBF) in CHF patients and age-matched healthy volunteers. The third study was the primary focus of this dissertation, with the emphases on the effects of resistance exercise training on FBF in patients with CHF using a prospective …