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An Observational Analysis of Functional Performance of Retail Sales Personnel
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Evaluating functional performance of evapotranspiration models based on causal discovery methods
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01
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Hand range of motion, strength, dexterity, and pain as predictors of hand functional performance
… (ROM), strength, dexterity, and pain in specific functional task performance in persons with diseased or injured hands using Nonlinear Causal Resource Analysis; (b) resources limiting performance; and (c) whether changes in resources would predict changes in performance. Twenty-one subjects were …
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The influence of inspiratory muscle training upon balance and functional performance with older adults.
… can improve indices of balance and physical performance with older adults. The project comprises three studies, each involved IMT delivered over 8 weeks, at home, and unsupervised. The IMT included: workload progression (increased according to each participant’s weekly improvement), …
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Symptom burden and its relationship to functional performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
… explore symptom burden and its relationship to functional performance in patients with COPD. A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational survey design was used and a sample of 214 patients with COPD. The sample was recruited from patients attending one of the major teaching hospitals in …
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The use of multi-sensory stimulation to improve functional performance in older people with dementia: a randomised single blind trial
… to explore the efficacy of this intervention on functional performance. This study explores to what extent, if any, MSEs influence function, mood and behaviour of people with moderate / severe dementia compared with a control activity (gardening). In addition, sensory needs were identified using …
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Exploring changes in psychosocial and functional performance for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with 12 weeks of Frame Running
This thesis explored how sport and physical activity affect the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. It included both a review of existing research, and a 12-week Frame Running intervention. Findings show that participation in sport or leisure-time physical activity …
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A divided-attention timed stepping accuracy task as a procedural learning intervention improves balance and functional performance in healthy older adults
… learning environment can affect balance and functional outcomes. The divided-attention timed stepping accuracy task required participants to step to and from 16 targets in a random order as quickly and accurately as possible. The physical stepping task was performed simultaneously with a …
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A Comparative Study on the Effects of Eccentric Flywheel Overload and Traditional Resistance Training on the Physiological/Functional Performance in Healthy Older Adults
… mass, motor unit activation, muscle power and functional performance. Two strength training methods (Traditional resistance training and Eccentric flywheel overload training) have been suggested as effective means of combating these age-related declines and are of interest to us in this study. …
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Qualitative and quantitative assessment of functional performance before and after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in people from non-elite/professional sporting background
… were to evaluate the quantity and quality of functional performance, postural stability and rehabilitative outcomes of non-high competitive sports patients following ACL reconstruction in Egypt. To accomplish these research aims, five separate studies were performed;Study one: A systematic …
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Effectiveness of the Bridge/Adapt Program on Functional Skill Generalization After Acquired Brain Injury
… program for generalizing increased cognition to functional skills. Three participants, identified as having significant cognitive impairments as measured by the Cognistat assessment, participated in the Bridge/Adapt program, an eight-week program that includes both remedial and compensatory …
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The Efficacy of a Forearm Rotation Orthosis for Persons with a Hemiparetic Arm
… the efficacy of the OTTO approach on the functional performance of persons post-stroke with a hemiparetic arm. Method. A matched, randomized, two- group, single-blinded, repeated measures designed was used. Volunteer sample of persons with chronic stroke (N=14) were first matched on motor …
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Optimizing the planning of modular construction projects
… construction cost and maximizing floor plan functional performance. The performance of the four developed optimization models was analyzed using case studies of modular construction buildings. The results of these analyses highlighted the original contributions of the developed models in …
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Sensorimotor disturbances in astronauts following space flight: Causes, evaluation, and countermeasures
… directly affected until that time when his/her functional performance has returned to near-baseline, a process that may take up to 15 days post-return. These physiological changes can also affect performance in the foreseeable future during exploration class missions.\r\n\r\nThis project reviews …
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Physical Activity, Disablement, and Quality of Life in Long-Term Care Residents: A Feasibility Study
… self-efficacy relative to balance and function, functional limitations and disability, importance of physical function, and quality of life. Participants also wore an accelerometer for 7 days and completed a series of functional performance tasks from the short physical performance battery …
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The Effectiveness of Interactive Metronome® as a Tool to Improve Cognition and Motor Performance in Healthy Older Adults in Eastern North Carolina
… Metronome (IM) in improving cognitive and motor performance in healthy older adults. As the aging adult population continues to rise, it is important to explore tools which can support this population to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible. Literature indicates there is a …
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The role of muscle dysfunction in patellofemoral pain : influence of different treatment approaches
… update on the evidence of underlying muscular dysfunctional factors of PFP, as well as the investigation of different treatment approaches. As part of this PhD, a literature and a systematic review were conducted, which discussed the definition, risk factors, prognosis, pathophysiology and …
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A functional approach for studying technological progress : extension to wireless telecommunications technology
… history, using high-level, non-device specific performance metrics. Such metrics are developed by following the broad functional category approach. The analysis performed is both qualitative and quantitative. Firstly, the quantitative study provides a general perspective of how the technology …
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Effects of eccentric versus concentric resistance training in adults with Type 2 Diabetes
… on blood markers, muscle strength, physical functional performance and body composition. Eighteen adults with T2D (Age: 64.8 ± 9.0 y; BMI: 30.3 ± 4.1 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to either an ECC (n = 9) or a CON (n = 9) group. Participants performed 2 or 3 sets of 10 eccentric (5-s) or …
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An Exploratory Study of Functional Status in Post Cardiac Arrest Survivors Discharged to Home
… (AED) by lay personnel. Leidy's work on functional status is a comprehensive framework to describe functional status and has not been used in this population. The specific aims of the project were to describe perceived functional capacity, physical functional performance, mental health, …
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