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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Health and Exercise"”.
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Post-partum mental health and exercise in ethnically diverse ‘priority’ groups
… countries are one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable populations of the developed world. Even women not in receipt of a diagnosis of mental illness, the majority sub-set of this population, experience considerable biological, material and social challenges to mental wellness, which are …
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Analysis Techniques for Identifying Light Touch in Human Gait
… the cause of numerous injuries among the elderly and those suffering from neuropathy. These falls can arise from postural sway and instability in the gait cycle, and therefore, understanding variability and stability differences in gait is of high importance. A long term benefit of gait analysis …
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A Place To Live, Learn, & Play: Increasing Childhood Physical Activity Through The Built Environment
… of Gary Miller, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science. The built environment is where human activity occurs in relation to buildings, other structures, and infrastructure within a given community. There has been increasing research examining the association between built …
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AEROBIC FITNESS AND AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE IN ADOLESCENTS BORN WITH VERY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT
AEROBIC FITNESS AND AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE IN ADOLESCENTS BORN PREMATURELY WITH VERY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT Thesis under the direction of Patricia A. Nixon, PhD., Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science and Pediatrics Prematurity, very low birth weight (VLBW), and lower aerobic fitness are …
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Strength Training in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Amanda Leigh Correll ABSTRACT STRENGTH TRAINING IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE Thesis under the direction of Michael J. Berry, Ph.D., Department Chair and Professor of Health and Exercise Science The purpose of this study was to obtain pilot data comparing aerobic exercise …
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The Role of Executive Function in 400m Walk Performance
Alexander Russell de Neufville Lucas THE ROLE OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTION IN 400M WALK PERFORMANCE Thesis under the direction of Jeffrey A Katula, Ph.D., Department of Health and Exercise Science. Mobility disability (MD) is a critical aspect of an older individual’s capacity for independent living. Gait …
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Sensor Drive Mobile application for health awareness The SSURE (Software System for User Running Evaluation) app for Android: a design that won’t let you down
… the number of mobile applications concerned with health awareness due to the increase in the number of people who are concerned about their health and the raise in the number of people using smartphone/tablet devices. The development of applications related to health and exercise has become …
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The effects of hydration status on markers of oxidative and cellular stress during prolonged exercise in hyperthermic environments
… relationships between hyperthermia, dehydration and oxidative stress have been thoroughly studied separately within the literature both in vitro and in vivo. However, no in vivo attempts have been made to manipulate the hydration status of individuals to investigate the resulting changes in …
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Effect of fatigue on hamstring strain injury risk in soccer
… is well recognised by medical personnel, coaches and athletes as a major concern causing significant financial costs and lost time from training and matches. The temporal pattern of hamstring injury incidence during matches has shown almost half of all injuries to occur during the latter stages of …
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Determining the Feasibility of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Paradigm and its Impact on Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: a Pilot Study
… risk” group for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and nephrology guidelines recommend referral to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to prevent its development. However, there is limited evidence supporting this recommendation and as few as 10% of patients with CKD utilize this service. In the general …
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Obesity in chronic inflammation using rheumatoid arthritis as a model: definition, significance, and effects of physical activity & lifestyle
… stage; it targets normal cells of the body and causes extensive damage. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is such a condition. It associates with significant metabolic alterations that lead to changes in body composition and especially body fat (BF) increases. In the general population, increased …
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Improving the Accessibility of Smartwatches as Research Tools by Developing a Software Library
… Their ever-increasing capabilities, accuracy, and sophistication of smartwatches is making them increasingly appealing to physical activity researchers as a valuable research tool. The non-invasive nature, prevalence, and versatility of smartwatches is being utilized to track heart rate, …