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Showing 1 to 20 of 118 for “"Functional capacity"”.
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The Dynamic Functional Capacity Theory: Music Evoked Emotions
… emotions. A conceptual model, The Dynamic Functional Capacity Theory (DFCT), is proposed that provides a foundation for the further understanding of how brain regions interact to produce intense intensely pleasurable emotions. The DFCT claims that brain regions mediating emotion and arousal …
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Functional Capacity Outcomes following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
The objective of this study was to determine if this is possible to predict 3 mo post-CABG treadmill VO2pk outcomes from a combination of pre-surgical physical fitness and health and clinical status variables. To determine the VO2pk, subjects performed a maximal treadmill test using a ramp protocol …
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Determinants of functional capacity and work ability post SARS-COV-2 infection in miners
… study was to investigate the determinants of functional capacity and work ability in miners following COVID-19 disease. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 204 mine workers employed at a ferromanganese mine in the Northern Cape province of South Africa with a confirmed laboratory …
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Profiling the Serotonin2 Receptor System Functional Capacity: Towards Identification of a Cocaine Use Disorder Biosignature
… this gap in knowledge, we first investigated the functional effects of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the 5-HT2CR that converts a cysteine (Cys) to a serine (Ser) at amino acid codon 23 in the N-terminal extracellular domain (Cys23Ser; rs6318). We established that the Cys23Ser SNP …
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The Relationship among Ankle Function, Functional Capacity, and Body Composition to Balance in Geriatric Populations
… ankle range of motion, body composition, and functional capacity to balance ability in geriatric populations which may potentially assist in identifying older individuals with increased risk of falling. A battery of five test (ankle strength assessments, ankle range of motion , DXA, functional …
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Impact of virginiamycin on the development of intestinal structure and functional capacity in growing pigs
… intestinal surface area and nutrient processing capacity compared with diets without virginiamycin. Littermate barrows with similar body weight (n=72; 23.0±1.3 kg; 9 weeks of age) were randomized to pens and pens were randomized to one of three treatment groups (0, 11, or 27.5 mg virginiamycin/kg …
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The prediction of functional capacity in active coronary artery disease patients using a physical activity questionnaire
… Activity Questionnaire (VSAQ) to predict the functional capacities (expressed in metabolic equivalents or METs) of twenty male participants previously diagnosed with CAD who were referred for exercise testing as part of their participation in a community based exercise program. On the morning …
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Validation of a test assessing functional capacity in stroke survivors: UCSD performance-based skills assessment (UPSA)
… it is important to identify assessments of functional capacity that are feasible, acceptable and valid to predict daily life abilities among stroke survivors. The purpose of the present study was to determine the feasibility, acceptability and validity of the UCSD Performance-Based Skills …
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Physical activity, physical fitness, functional capacity and cognitive performance in older adults: effects of interactive video gaming
… with a progressive decline in physical fitness, functional ability as well as cognitive performance due to the deterioration of the various biological, neuro-physiological and social systems. This may lead to an increased vulnerability for age-related diseases and a dependent lifestyle. In …
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Self-Rated Sleep Quality, Functional Capacity, and Physical Activity Status Three Months After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
… in theory, might retard or limit the return of functionality and exacerbate psychological states known to increase use of health care services and adversely affect prognosis. This study explored possible relations between sleep, self-rated aerobic physical capacity and physical activity in a …
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INITIAL VALIDATION of the REMOTE TELEPHONE-BASED DAILY INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES of LIFE (T-DIAL) to ASSESS FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY in OLDER ADULTS
… for neurocognitive disorders. Performance-based functional assessments (PBFAs) are useful tools to characterize functional capacity, but few PBFAs can be delivered remotely and via telephone, limiting access and feasibility. The current study developed a novel PBFA administered via telephone, the …
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The Effect of Robotic Walking and Activity-based Rehabilitation on Functional Capacity, Secondary Complications & Psychological Well-being in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
… the effects of RLT compared to ABT on functional capacity, secondary complications, and psychological well-being in people with SCI after 24-weeks of rehabilitation. Participants with chronic, traumatic motor incomplete SCI were randomized into two intervention groups: RLT (n = 8) and …
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Effects of a high protein diet on weight loss, markers of health, and functional capacity in senior-aged females participating in the Curves® fitness program.
… on body composition, markers of health, and functional capacity. Methods: 55 senior aged overweight females (66 ± 5 years; 79 ± 11 kg) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: High Protein diet + Exercise (HP); High Carbohydrate diet + Exercise (NCHO); or Exercise only (E). Participants …
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Assessment of lung function abnormalities in adult patients with tuberculosis in a high HIV-prevalent setting and the impact of a pulmonary rehabilitation intervention to improve lung function, functional capacity, and quality of life
… on outcomes related to lung function, functional capacity, and QoL. Methods: A pilot randomised, single blinded, pre-test-post-test design was used. Inclusion criteria were all adult males and females between 18-65 years with TB confirmed by Gene Xpert, irrespective of number of TB …
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Improving the assessment of exercise capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients attending exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation
… thesis is ‘’Improving the Assessment of Exercise Capacity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients Attending Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation’’. Cardiorespiratory capacity is an important predictor of morbidity and mortality in cardiac patients, due to the prognostic power, is an essential …
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Influência da manipulação do foco atencional sobre a atenção seletiva visual, tempo de reação e capacidade funcional de mulheres idosas praticantes do método Pilates
… increased reaction time (RT), can compromise the functional capacity of older adults. The Pilates Method (PM), characterized as a multicomponent physical exercise, combines motor and cognitive demands within a single session. In this context, manipulating attentional focus during practice may …
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Assessing the Role of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Enhancing Respiratory Function among Adults with COPD
… airflow limitation, dyspnoea and reduced functional capacity. Inspiratory muscle dysfunction, particularly weakness of the diaphragm, plays a significant role in symptom burden and reduced quality of life among individuals with COPD. Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) has been proposed as a …
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Quedas em idosos institucionalizados: identificando fatores de riscos
The aging process often compromises the functional capacity, increasing the risk of decline with advancing age. Studies show a higher incidence of falls among institutionalized elderly, greatly jeopardizing their health status and their living conditions. This study aims to identify the risk …
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