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Showing 1 to 20 of 160 for “"Physical function"”.
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Nitrate Consumption and Physical Function in ICU Patients
… 2) to determine if nitrate ingestion improved physical function at hospital discharge. METHODS: ICU patients (n=22) were randomized to receive eith er nitrate rich (400 mg) or nitrate depleted beetroot juice (placebo) for the duration of their hospital stay. Plasma nitrate and nitrite were …
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Physical function, psychosocial adaptation, and hardiness post stroke
… investigated the influence of hardiness and physical function on psychosocial adaptation post stroke. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional, correlational, exploratory study was conducted between April and November 2013. The sample consisted of stroke survivors (n=100) who were recruited …
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Physical Activity Predicts Physical Function in Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment
… it is important to examine factors that impact physical function over the course of cancer treatment. Purpose: To prospectively analyze changes in physical function and the extent to which physical activity predicted these changes in a group of 400 women with recently diagnosed, staged breast …
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Diagnosis of underlying physical fitness trait of adults’ selfreported physical function
Physical function decline is a common trajectory with aging. Physical function questionnaires have been widely used in occupational/physical therapy to assess adults’ physical function. However, most research only focuses on physical function itself. Rich patterns or profile information of the …
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PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE & PHYSICAL FUNCTION AMONG OLDER ADULTS WITH HIP FRACTURE SURGERY IN SINGAPORE
… association between psychological resilience and physical function among older adults with hip fracture (one of the most common severe adverse life events affecting the older adults), in this thesis I performed four studies. First, I systematically reviewed the literature on prognostic factors of …
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Strength Training in Older Women: Does Self-Efficacy Mediate Improvements in Physical Function
These data suggest that self-efficacy may mediate physical activity's influence on physical function in older adults. The findings from this study have both theoretical and practical implications. Specifically, there are several measurement and conceptual issues to be addressed. Furthermore, this …
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Physical Function and Body Composition in Obese Women in a Clinical Weight Loss Program
… on both public health and the economy. Impaired physical function and mobility impairments, although normally associated with older adults has been increasing in younger individuals, particularly in obese women, as obesity is the leading modifiable risk factor for poor functional performance. …
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The Relationship Between Perceived Wellness, Physical Function and Traditional Medical Outcomes in Physical Therapy
… of mortality and morbidity than measurements of physical disability, disease, and biological or lifestyle risk factors. Most healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, do not utilize wellness measures in patient assessment. The purpose of this research was to determine if there is a …
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COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF GABAPENTINOIDS VS OPIOIDS ON FRAILTY AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
… against opioids in changes in frailty and physical function, using a national sample of Medicare beneficiaries. First, we examined the patterns of new long-term opioid users who were switching to or supplementing their opioids with gabapentinoids. We found that there were differences in …
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The Effects of Exercise on Physical Function in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Review
… aerobic exercise and resistance training affect physical function in older adults with knee OA. The findings from this review indicate aerobic and resistance training interventions result in improved physical function as assessed by both objective and subjective measures. Neither approach appears …
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Impact of diastolic dysfunction on physical function and body composition in maintenance hemodialysis patients
… metrics related to left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) such as ejection fraction (EF) are commonly used to predict adverse CV outcomes, LV diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) measures may provide better prognostic values in MHD patients because they are less sensitive to blood volume changes. …
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Brain Boot Camp: The Effect of Multi-Sensory Training on Physical Function in Older Adults
… Age-associated declines in physical function may lead to mobility limitations which are associated with a loss of independence, decreased quality of life, and higher risk of mortality. It is clear from multiple studies that an older adults physical function can be modified …
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The Exploration of Sagittal Spine Curvature: Validating a surface topography method & relating curvature to physical function
… health-related outcomes including pain, impaired physical function and mobility, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality. Therefore, it is important to both understand its consequences as well as accurately measure and monitor curvature. The overarching aim of this thesis was to explore …
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Lower limb ischaemia and its treatment : the impact on physical function, balance and quality of life
Improving functional outcomes of elderly, high risk, populations is of enormous public health importance with both high social and economic value. Lower limb ischaemia is a chronic and disabling condition with increasing prevalence among elderly populations and has been shown to be associated with …
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RAPID KNEE EXTENSION VELOCITY AS A MARKER OF MUSCLE AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN OLDER ADULTS WITH OBESITY
… velocity, knee extension torque and power, and physical function in overweight and obese older adults.
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Physical Function During Performance-Based Tasks and Throughout Daily Life. Is It Different Across Levels of Frailty?
… provide a more focused understanding about the physical function of older women across levels of frailty. The specific aims were: 1) Examine the physical function of older women across levels of frailty during performance-based tasks and throughout their normal daily life; and 2) Review the …
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Arthritis impact on the physical function, disability, and health-related quality of life among older Mexican-Americans
… between arthritis and its effects on the physical function, disability, and health-related quality of life, over time, among older Mexican-Americans, the fastest growing subset of the older population. \r\nDesign: A six-year prospective cohort study (2000 to 2006). Setting: Five …
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The effect of vitamin K On vascular health and physical function in older people with vascular disease
… older people, goes hand in hand with declining physical function and new ways of tackling the burden this places on older persons, their carers and health services are required.<br/><br/>Recent work has suggested that vitamin K, a known cofactor for coagulation proteins, may be required for the …
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