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“Sometimes we get stuck in our ruts”: exploring the utility of a mentorship program for daily physical activity delivery among elementary school teachers
(2020)
Background: The Daily Physical Activity (DPA) policy in Ontario states that elementary
students should receive at least 20 minutes of physical activity (PA) daily during instructional
time. Yet, studies show that this ...
Becoming one with nature: a nature intervention for individuals living with cancer participating in a ten-week group exercise and wellness program
(2020)
Intro/Background. Nature encompasses green or blue, earthy-textured environments comprised
of biological entities. Positive outcomes associated with psychological and physiological well-being have resulted from exposure ...
“Assuming there will be ups and downs”: exploring trauma awareness through the lived experiences of registered kinesiologists in Ontario
(2020)
Background: At present, there is a movement in health care towards an approach that utilizes
the components of trauma awareness to enhance care provision (Davis, Constigan, & Schubert,
2017; Felitti, 2017). Trauma awareness ...
The effects of a reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training protocol on measures of cardiovascular and metabolic health in physically inactive individuals
(2020)
Cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are a
growing threat to the quality of life of the population. Exercise is a frontline approach to
treat and prevent cardiometabolic disease and its ...
The biomechanical effects of rotator cuff taping on muscle activity and throwing velocity in fatigued baseball players
(2020)
Introduction: Due to the repetitive, high forces and torques placed on an individual during a
baseball pitch, shoulder pain is present in 46-57% of pitchers. Therapeutic taping has been used
in various sports including ...
The immediate effects of Tai Chi on the postural stability, muscle activity and measures of inferred ankle proprioception of healthy young adults
(2020)
Tai Chi has often been applied in research among older adults to affect postural stability and
proprioception in the lower limbs; however, little is known about the effects Tai Chi may have in
these domains among healthy ...
Comparison of innovated thermoplastic polyurethane and commercial helmet lining technology in mitigating concussions as measured by linear accelerations and risk of head injury during simulated horizontal impacts to the head
(2020)
Advances in helmet designs and technology have not completely eliminated the incidence
of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) in the sport of ice hockey. One issue that concerns
researchers is that the vinyl nitrile ...
Identifying use of knowledge translation theory in applied ergonomic research
(2020)
Introduction. Work-related injuries are a leading cause of physical disabilities impacting
individuals’ quality of life. Work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries continue to impact
Ontario employers costing approximately ...
Towards examining the effectiveness of boxing headguards with thermoplastic polyurethane in mitigating acceleration and risk of head injury using a dynamic head model
(2021)
The sport of boxing historically symbolises a high-risk injury sport due the number of
concussions occurring on athletes. Indeed, boxing has shown to have the highest rate of
concussions of any individual male sport. ...
Intra-limb coordination and control in individuals with stroke. Conceptual and methodological considerations
(2022)
Stroke results in substantial difficulties in reaching and grasping actions, which may
emerge at different levels of coordination and control, in both the spatial and temporal domains.
In the context of motor control, ...