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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, ...
The relationship between perfectionism and creativity in competitive dancers: the moderating role of autonomy-supportive teachers
(2022)
Creativity is becoming an increasingly important aspect of being a successful dancer.
Dancers are now being asked to be a part of the development and choreography of their routines
and performance (Butterworth, 2004; ...
Comparing the symmetry of walking in transtibial amputees: biomechanical differences of prosthetic heel lifts
(2022)
Prosthetic devices provide an avenue to accommodate transtibial amputees and
mechanically restore some of their walking functionality. The loss of a lower limb results in
significant mobility changes for these individuals’ ...
Examining the relationship between balance confidence and the physical and psychosocial adaptation to transtibial amputation on physical activity participation and avoidance habits
(2022)
Transtibial amputation (TTA) is the removal of the lower leg at the tibia and often
results in pain, mental health issues, and reduced quality of life. Many of these symptoms are
created or exacerbated by a sedentary ...
“Look at me now. It is amazing.” exploring the stroke and rehabilitation experiences of older adults with chronic stroke living in Thunder Bay
(2022)
Introduction: As stroke continues to be the leading cause of adult disability, understanding the
rehabilitative needs of those affected is essential to ensure they are receiving proper care to reach
their own sense of ...
The effects of neurocognitive and physical tasks on breathing and executive functioning in healthy versus concussed Canadian military members
(2022)
When on active-duty, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members may be exposed to
dangers and repetitive sub-concussive impacts such as explosive devices, loud gunfire, and handto-hand physical combat. These individuals are at ...
Identifying the mental health burden of firefighters in a Northwestern Ontario professional fire service in context of COVID-19
(2022)
Mental health disorders are among the top five causes of lost-time and workplace
disability claims among Canadian firefighters, along with traumatic injuries, cancer,
cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease ...
The impact of unilateral versus bilateral ankle bracing on lower extremity kinetics, kinematics, and performance in volleyball players
(2022)
As athletes, volleyball players strive for optimal performance while avoiding the
incidence of injury. Ankle braces, which are most commonly used by volleyball players to
minimize the risk of injury are the Ankle Stabilizing ...