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Showing 1 to 20 of 28 for “"Physical exertion"”.
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The Effect of a Single Bout of Physical Exertion on Expressive Language and Word Finding in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
<p>To date, little research has been conducted on the relationship between fatigue and expressive language among Multiple Sclerosis patients (MS). This study was a response to this knowledge gap. A nonrandom, matched- subject, mixed-factor design model was used with a purposive sample of 17 …
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Exertion therapy for the mentally subnormal child.
The use of physical exercise as a therapeutic technique was explored with special reference to the mentally subnormal child. Advances in intellectual capability and social maturity were discussed in direct relation to .progress in motor skill and physical fitness. The prerequisites for a successful …
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Relationship Between Supervisor Locus Of Control And Employee Satisfaction In A Residential Care Facility
… of the supervisors. Factors such as the level of physical exertion required by employees in their job duties and the level of behavioral intervention in their homes were assessed as they related to their own job satisfaction, their transfers, and their rates of resignations. Findings from the …
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Quantifying changes in accelerations and heart rate indicative of fatigue during condensed competitions in elite youth ice hockey players
… establish changes in cardiovascular stress and physical exertion associated with fatigue. Peak ACC and HR across multiple time frames were quantified and analyzed in conjunction to determine exertion profiles for each game. MANOVAs for peak ACC and HR, at each time point across G1–G4 and …
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Crystalluria in various groups of sportsmen
… each class of athlete shows, however, that physical exertion is not the sole factor affecting the Na/Ca ratio.
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Active Mobile Interface for smart health
… it possible to get work done with the minimum of physical exertion, the consequent sedentary life style increases the risk of health problems like obesity and cardiovascular disease. While the use of accelerometers and camera based sensors in electronic gaming involving physical exercise has grown …
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A study on power assists for bicycle rickshaws in India, including fabrication of test apparatus
Bicycle rickshaws impose significant physical burdens on their drivers. Used throughout India for transportation, these rickshaws are not designed for driver comfort and safety. Instead, traditional rickshaws are only single-speed, with an extremely high gear ratio that makes it difficult for …
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The Acute Effects of Allopurinol in Angina
… shoulders, jaw or arms and is precipitated by physical exertion or emotional stress which increases myocardial demand. Allopurinol has been shown to prolong the time to ST depression on ETT, which is a marker of ischaemia. This may be via a number of mechanisms including effect on oxidative …
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Responses of the false limpet, Siphonaria pectinata (Gastropoda, Pulmonata) to osmotic stress
… for periods of up to 48 hours. This is done by physical exertion on the part of the animal, resulting in a tight binding of the mantle fringe and outer margin on the shell to the substrate. Such exertion effectively results in greatly reduced exposure of the soft parts of the animal to the …
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The Relationship of Dominance, Reproductive State and Stress in a Non-Cooperative Breeder, The Domestic Horse (<em>Equus caballus</em>)
… energetically expensive aggressive displays and physical exertion. Lab based winnerloser studies, often conducted with individuals from non-social species, have shown that subordinates have higher stress hormone levels than dominant individuals (subordinatestress hypothesis). However, in …
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Kinematics and Muscle Activity of the Upper Extremity While Performing Cleaning Tasks
… movements of the arms and hands requiring high physical exertion. Tasks such as lifting, mopping, and vacuuming often involve awkward postures with both dynamic and static muscular activities. These types of prolonged static and repetitive muscle activities cause muscle fatigue and may lead to …
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An Information-Theoretic Analysis of Adherence to Physical Exercise Routines
… reinforcement can influence moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in adults, while using data from accelerometers to alleviate individual bias. In this trial, 512 insufficiently active adults were recruited to wear an accelerometer for 1 year and were then randomly assigned to one of the …
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ROWERS' PERCEPTIONS OF EXERCISE ADHERENCE AND ROWING CULTURE: A MIXED-METHODS INVESTIGATION
… measured perceived benefits of and barriers to physical exercise. Statistical analysis revealed no strong correlations between the EBBS factors and demographic data. An eight-factor solution resulted, with five benefits (psycho-physical competence, daily functional efficiency, psycho-emotional …
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The investigation of valve operators' torque production capabilities and optimal handwheel height, angle, and opening technique
… of efficiency (time to open valve), perceived physical exertion (Borg-scale), and muscle loading of shoulder and trunk muscles; and (2) determine whether the torque setting (15 Nm and 30 Nm) of the valve affects the preferred valve-opening method. Four methods were evaluated, including using …
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How Varying Levels of Acute Exercise Influence Cognitive Functions
… this study, the effects of three levels of physical exertion on long-term memory are compared to one another by asking 30 participants to undergo three hour-long sessions. Each session utilized one of the following 13 minute conditions: watch a slideshow using PowerPoint (sedentary); …
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Headache does not predict sideline neurostatus or balance in high school football players
… approach to concussion management. Further, physical exertion appears to have an effect on BESS performance independent of symptoms, suggesting careful interpretation of BESS scores when administered on the sideline.
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Headache does not predict sideline neurostatus or balance in high school football players
… approach to concussion management. Further, physical exertion appears to have an effect on BESS performance independent of symptoms, suggesting careful interpretation of BESS scores when administered on the sideline.
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Understanding Underlying Risks and Socio-technical Challenges of Human-Wearable Robot Interaction in the Construction Industry
… work positions, and reduce muscle fatigue and physical exertion. Current research efforts to evaluate the potential of exoskeletons in other industry sectors have been focused on outcome measures such as muscle activity, productivity, perceived discomfort and exertion, usability, and …
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Salivary VIP concentrations are elevated in humans after acute stress
… these markers help us in distinguishing between physical and psychological stress. Psychological stress can be experienced in a situation such as that in anticipation of an important exam or mental task. Physical stress can be experienced usually by strenuous exercise. Salivary NPY and salivary …
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Wireless bicycle assist : structural analysis of outer casing
… for many users due to the required strength and physical exertion. The GreenWheel is a set of mechanical and electronic devices that provide adjustable amounts of torque to a bicycle wheel to assist the rider in pedaling. This device makes bicycles accessible to a much larger fraction of the …
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