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Participant-Specific Modelling of the Proximal Femur during Lateral Falls: A Mechanistic Evaluation of Risk Factors
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-10)Falls among older adults are a common occurrence with the potential to result in substantial injury. Hip fractures are among the most frequent and devastating fall induced injuries, resulting in increased morbidity and ... -
Passive Frontal Plane Knee Joint Laxity Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Within 6 Months to 5 Years
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-28)Following an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, surgical reconstructions aim to restore the joint stability. Increased frontal plane laxity has been observed in the anterior cruciate ligament deficient knee, intra-operatively ... -
Perceived Barriers to Exercise among Older Adults with MCI and Early Dementia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-08)Increasing evidence suggests that exercise can benefit physical and cognitive function among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia (MCI/dementia). Unfortunately, many older adults with ... -
Perceived timing of active head movement at different speeds
(Elsevier, 2018-11-20)The central nervous system must determine which sensory events occur at the same time. Actively moving the head corresponds with large changes in the relationship between the observer and the environment, sensorimotor ... -
Perceived Timing of Active Head Movements at Different Speeds
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-11)The central nervous system must determine which sensory events occur at the same time. Actively moving the head corresponds with large changes in the relationship between the observer and the environment, sensorimotor ... -
Perceived Timing of Auditory and Inertial Cues During a Postural Perturbation In Younger and Older Adults
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-05)How the perceived timing of sensory events changes during a fall is relatively unknown. Common anecdotal reports suggest that people often report distortions in their perception of time with very little recollection of ... -
The percentage of DHA in erythrocytes can detect non-adherence to advice to increase EPA and DHA intakes
(Cambridge University Press, 2014-01-28)Characterisation of long-term adherence to EPA and DHA intakes through biomarkers and dietary assessments has implications for interpreting the findings of long-term intervention studies. Adherence to dietary advice targeting ... -
Performance of a two-foot vertical jump: What is more important hip or knee dominance?
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-22)Vertical jumping ability is an important fundamental skill for many athletic activities. The present work is focused on developing an understanding of the role of various movement strategies on vertical jump performance. ... -
Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography: Review of Evidence and Recommendations for Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Reporting, Among Individuals With Neurological Impairment
(Elsevier, 2018-10)In 2015, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) position statement regarding peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) did not recommend routine use of pQCT, in clinical settings until consistency ... -
The persistent effects of sports-related concussion during adolescence on sensorimotor integration
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-26)A history of concussion increases the risk of subsequent musculoskeletal injury. However, the exact mechanism of the increased risk of injury remains unknown. Persistent alterations in sensorimotor control during periods ... -
Persistent perceptual delay for head movement onset relative to sound onset with and without vision
(University of Waterloo, 2017-02-15)Knowing when the head moves is crucial information for the central nervous system in order to maintain a veridical representation of the self in the world for perception and action. Our head is constantly in motion during ... -
Phenotypic Characterization of the Male Tafazzin-Knockout Mouse Model of Barth Syndrome at 3-, 6-, and 12-Months of Age
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-18)Barth Syndrome (BTHS) is a devastating disorder caused by mutations in the gene encoding for Tafazzin (TAZ), a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of the phospholipid cardiolipin, which is vital for maintaining the ... -
Physical Activity Levels and Barriers to Exercise in Individuals with Low Bone Mineral Density
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-27)Background: Fractures are a major health concern for older adults, especially for those with osteoporosis or low bone mineral density (BMD). Physical activity and exercise can be important self-management strategies for ... -
Physiological demands and ventilatory requirements during simulated large structure firefighting tasks
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-25)The ability to measure the physiological demands and air requirements during simulated firefighting tasks while wearing full personal protective ensemble (PPE) and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) ... -
Postural Effects on Brain Blood Flow and Cognition in Heart Failure
(University of Waterloo, 2014-02-06)With the aging population on the rise, the prevalence of heart failure is expected to increase in the coming years. Heart failure is independently correlated with cognitive decline and has a negative impact on quality of ... -
Postural motor learning and the effects of age on practice-related improvements in compensatory posture control
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-27)The purpose of this thesis was to examine the capacity for acquisition and retention of practice-related improvements in compensatory posture control and the nature of postural motor learning among healthy young and older ... -
Postural state modulation of cortical balance reactions
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-25)Safe and effective walking is a crucial part of daily human life, but the number of injuries and resulting financial burden from falls during walking is increasing. As a result, it continues to be important to advance ... -
Precision based guidelines for sub-maximal normalisation task selection for trunk extensor EMG
(Elsevier, 2017-07-01)Aim The object of this study was to quantify the contribution of sub-maximal normalisation to the overall variance of exposure parameters describing erector spinae (ES) activity, and to provide guidelines for task selection ... -
Predicting Cervical Spine Compression and Shear in Helicopter Helmeted Conditions Using Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)Introduction: Military helicopter pilots around the globe experience a high prevalence of neck pain. The requirement for pilots to use night vision goggles (NVGs) has been linked to increases in neck pain and injury ... -
The Prediction of Nociceptive Neural Activity in Passive Tissues following Lumbar Spine Flexion
(University of Waterloo, 2021-11-26)Low back pain is a costly and debilitating disorder; however, most cases are categorized as being non-specific: low back pain without an identifiable origin or cause. Non-specific low back pain can be broadly considered ...