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Get on the good foot : do pedal asymmetries exist in the sprint start response?
(2005)
The study of pedal asymmetries examines the differences in reaction time and
movement time between the foot/hemisphere systems in humans. Although
asymmetries have been examined using pointing movements research has yet ...
Analysis of the change in golf swing kinematics associated with learning
(2005)
Success in golf depends on the precise timing and coordination of a complex movement
pattern. Because of the time consuming nature of learning the golf swing, it is important
to establish a more efficient teaching and ...
Walk, stop, search : the effect of simulated motion on visual attention
(2006)
Responses in covert orienting of visual attention tasks (COVAT) produce a
biphasic pattern of results. When the stimulus onset asynchrony (SOA) is less than 300
ms, reaction times (RTs) to cued targets are faster than ...
Supporting injured professional football players : the role of significant others
(2005)
The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of professional football players
regarding the social support provided by family, friends and partners during injury. A
sample of professional football players ...
Impact of low frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation on glucose regulation in individuals with type 2 diabetes
(2006)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of low-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on glucose regulation in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Eight individuals with type 2 diabetes between 41 ...
Biomechanical constraints on intra-limb coordination in boys with and without development coordination disorder
(2012-11-10)
It is known that children with DCD have difficulties organizing actions involving coordination between limbs or limb pairs (e.g., Astill, 2007; Volman, Laroy, & Jongmans, 2006). It is also apparent that a coalition of ...
Reliability of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children – Second Edition: Age Band 2
(2016)
The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability of age band 2 of the Movement
Assessment Battery for Children – Second Edition (MABC-2), using test re-test, internal
consistency, and standard error of measurement ...
Effects of a 10 week yoga intervention on balance, mobility, spasticity and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis
(2006)
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that results in
many symptoms including balance deficits, mobility limitations, spasticity and reduced
quality of life (Joy & Johnston, 2001). However, ...
Iron status and cognitive performance in adolescent females
(2006)
Study group from high schools in the Thunder Bay Region (Northwestern Ontario).
Determining the strongest predictor of FAST aerobic fitness
(2009)
Ice hockey is a unique sport requiring a combination of well developed fitness capacities that can be generally referred to as 'ice hockey fitness'. To be successful at a representative level an ice hockey player must have ...