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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’ ... -
Heart Rate Variability as a measure to identify autonomic dysfunction and mental health disorders in public safety personnel
(2021)Unresolved trauma from critical incident exposures may lead to autonomic dysfunction and mental health disorders in public safety personnel (PSP). Heart rate variability (HRV) is a highly sensitive measure that can be ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
