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Effects of a resistance exercise program on activities of daily living of elderly women

Creator:: DeVries, Christine L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if a 5-month progressive-resistance exercise program would affect measures of activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional stability in elderly women. All subjects were ambulatory women, 80 to 93 years old, who lived in assisted-care facilities. Eight exercise and 7 control subjects...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: daily living of elderly women AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Christine L. DeVries for the degree of

Performance in static, dynamic, and clinical tests of postural control in individuals with functional ankle instability

Creator:: Nakagawa, Lyn H.
Abstract:: Objectives: To evaluate postural control in individuals with functional ankle instability using static, dynamic, and clinical balance tests. Also, to examine the relationships between the performances in each of these tests. Design: Postural control was evaluated with a single leg balance test, a balance test involving movement, and the star...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Also, thank you to Dr. Christine Snow and Dr. Hsiou-Lien Chen for their time, effort, and support

The effects of resistance exercise on lower extremity power in women with multiple sclerosis

Creator:: Summers, Louisa
Abstract:: A common perspective promoted by health care professionals is that exercise may help reduce symptoms and improve activities of daily living among persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Yet, the effects of resistance exercise on power, functional mobility, and fatigue are largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: like to thank Dr. Christine Snow for allowing me to work in the OSU Bone Research laboratory. The

Participation of adults with mental retardation in a voluntary physical activity program

Creator:: Stanish, Heidi Isabel
Abstract:: This study compared the effect of two sources of instruction and verbal encouragement on the participation of individuals with mental retardation (MR) in a 10-week physical activity program. Participants were 17 adult employees of a sheltered workshop (5 females, 12 males) ranging in age from 30 to 65 years. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Performance Chair of Departme of Exercise and Sport Science Dean of radua e Sch I understand that my

The epidemiology of fractures among adults with severe mental retardation residing in a state developmental center

Creator:: Downs, Steve B.
Abstract:: This retrospective study investigated the incidence, characteristics, and risk factors of bone fracture among a group of 518 adults with severe mental retardation between 25 and 75 years old. Data were collected from a large state developmental center in the Western United States between April 1, 1991 and March 31,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Block, Becky Donatelle, John M. Dunn, Jeff McCubbin, and Christine Snow. I am quite fortunate and

Gait parameters and falling in the elderly : a prospective study

Creator:: Macdonald, Scott A.
Abstract:: The incidence of falls is common in older adults and becomes more frequent with advancing age. Falls and injuries associated with falls are among the most debilitating and traumatic medical problems encountered by the elderly. There is evidence that indicates there may be a cause and effect relationship between specific...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Christine Snow, Dr. Karen Hooker and Dr. Donna Champeau for your outstanding representation. I enjoyed

Exercise, nutrition, and homocysteine

Creator:: Joubert, Lanae Marie
Abstract:: Exercise increases B-vitamin (B6, B12, folate) dependent metabolic reactions, especially those related to energy production and the rebuilding and repairing of muscle tissue. These same B-vitamins are also important in maintaining low blood levels of homocysteine (Hcy), a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. Hcy levels rise when the metabolism of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Therese Waterhous, Christine Snow, Tony Wilcox. All 4 of these individuals have enriched my pursuit of

The relationship between calcium, protein, and bone loss in early postmenopausal women

Creator:: Comeau, Nicole M.
Abstract:: We investigated the relationship between calcium and protein intake and bone loss over a one-year period in 99 early postmenopausal women (1-36 months) aged 51.3 ± 0.31 years. Bone mineral density (g/cm²) of the left hip (total hip, femoral neck, greater trochanter) and lumbar spine (L1-L4) as well as body...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Gianni Maddalozzo, Dr. Connie Georgiou, Dr. Christine Snow, arid Dr. Rebecca Johnson for your

Cortisol, abdominal obesity, and reductions in inflammation after cardiac rehabilitation in non-diabetic coronary patients

Creator:: Ogimoto, Kayoko
Abstract:: Abdominal obesity is a part of insulin resistance syndrome that is closely linked to increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Because fat tissue acts as an endocrine target and source of hormone production, increased metabolism or production of chemical messengers in fat tissue may result in metabolic perturbations that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Christine Snow, Dr. Maret Traber, and Dr. Rosemary Wander, for their encouragement, guidance, and support

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Effects of a resistance exercise program on activities of daily living of elderly women

Performance in static, dynamic, and clinical tests of postural control in individuals with functional ankle instability

The effects of resistance exercise on lower extremity power in women with multiple sclerosis

Participation of adults with mental retardation in a voluntary physical activity program

The epidemiology of fractures among adults with severe mental retardation residing in a state developmental center

Gait parameters and falling in the elderly : a prospective study

Exercise, nutrition, and homocysteine

The relationship between calcium, protein, and bone loss in early postmenopausal women

Cortisol, abdominal obesity, and reductions in inflammation after cardiac rehabilitation in non-diabetic coronary patients

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