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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 ... -
Comparing the effects of two proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching techniques and static stretching on active knee extension range of motion and vertical jump performance
(2018)Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching has often been identified as an effective stretching technique for improving range of motion (ROM) prior to exercise. The two PNF stretching techniques that are ... -
Comparing vertical jump height measurement methods
(2013-04-10)Vertical jump height is a method of assessing muscle strength and power in the lower body, and is used to assess athletic ability. The gold standard in measuring vertical jump height is the measurement of the vertical ... -
Determining the "spread of effects" of physical activity interventions from children to Parents/Guardians
(2014-01-22)The purpose of this research was to determine whether parental involvement in a physical activity intervention delivered to children in-school could result in positive behaviour change in parents (“spread of effects”), as ... -
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 effects of smelling salts on hockey players' reaction time, anaerobic performance and sympathetic nervous system
(2019)Background/Objectives: Smelling salts are a commonly used ergogenic aid in various sports, particularly in elite hockey. However, the extent of performance enhancing effects of smelling salts on reaction time and performance ... -
An exploration of the impact of cultural food beliefs and attitudes on the acceptance of the dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes
(2011)The purpose of this research is to discover culturally shared local beliefs and attitudes towards foods that may impact the acceptance of dietary recommendations for the management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) amongst Ojibwe ... -
Exploring a Potential Means of Measuring Running Economy above Anaerobic Threshold
(2016)Running economy (RE) is an important predictor of endurance performance. To date, the typical methods of measuring RE involves calculating an athlete’s VO2 (ml-1·kg−1·km−1) at a known speed during a physiological steady-state. ... -
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 usefulness of a carpal tunnel compression assessment tool: evidence of reliability and validity in assessing carpal tunnel syndrome
(2015-02-02)Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition (neuropathy) that affects many individuals throughout their daily lives. The condition is caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel space, with ... -
Using exercise based interventions for the treatment of cancer related fatigue: a meta analysis
(2009)Background: Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF) is recognized as the most prevalent and distressing symptom affecting cancer patients and survivors. Although the of CRF is a new field of research, many studies have investigated ...