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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 ...
The effects of knee bracing on reactive agility performance among healthy soccer players – a pilot study
(2023)
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. The increase in the sport’s
popularity is paralleled with an increased prevalence of knee injuries. Knee braces are commonly
worn in athletic populations to prevent knee ...
Measurement of isometric hip strength in male ice hockey players: investigation of the within-day, betweend-day, and intertester reliability of the Activ5© handheld dynamometer
(2023)
Isometric strength testing involves assessing the maximum amount of force a
muscle group can produce when there is no change in its length and is typically measured using a
handheld dynamometer (HHD). Reliability is a ...
Identifying mental health indices among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Treaty three police service officers
(2023)
Background: Police officers are essential frontline workers tasked with protecting our communities. They are susceptible to adverse mental health exposures, outcomes, and barriers to accessing supports, which may increase ...
Measurement of bimanual coordination in rehabilitation for poststroke individuals: a systematic review
(2023)
A stroke can result in a decreased ability to coordinate the upper limbs, which leads to
difficulty in performing the activities of daily living (ADLs). As a result, upper-extremity
rehabilitation has been frequently ...
Understanding how an app-based group chat impacts physical activity behaviour and mental health indices in an individualized 6-week aerobic physical activity program for university students
(2023)
With the escalating mental health crisis among post-secondary students, accessible
support becomes crucial. In this context, individualized physical activity (PA) programming can
present a viable aid by alleviating stress, ...
The effects of bilateral ankle bracing and sex on swing block jump height, agility, and sport related anxiety in volleyball players
(2023)
Ankle braces are commonly worn in the athletic community both as a method of
rehabilitation after sustaining an ankle injury, and prophylactically to prevent an injury. Within
court sports such as volleyball, athletes ...