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pro vyhledávání: '"Christina W.Y. Hui-Chan"'
Publikováno v:
Journal of Physical Therapy Science
[Purpose] The evaluation of sitting balance is important for the prevention of falls in older adults, especially those who have a disability involving the lower extremities. However, no studies have been designed to assess a patient's dynamic sitting
Publikováno v:
Journal of Physical Therapy Science
[Purpose] Exercise has been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness and cognitive function. Whether the inclusion of mind over exercise would increase parasympathetic control of the heart and brain activities more than general exercise at a similar i
Publikováno v:
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 39:190-199
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Recent dual-task studies suggest that Tai Chi practitioners displayed better control of standing posture and maintained a quicker response time of postural muscle activation during a stepping down activity. Whether this effect
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 23:361-368
This study quantified the effect of aging and the long-term practice of Tai Chi on upper limb movement control, indicated by performance outcome (temporal) and performance production (amplitude) measures, on a multiplanar stand-reaching (i.e., functi
Publikováno v:
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 24:593-600
The purpose of this study was to establish the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the electromyographic and accelerometric data sampled from the prime movers of the dominant arm during an antigravity, within-arm's length stand-reachi
Publikováno v:
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 45:541-545
Objective: To determine the relationships between affected ankle dorsiflexion strength, other ankle muscle strength measurements, plantarflexor spasticity, and Timed “Up & Go” (TUG) times in people with spastic hemiplegia after stroke. Design: A
Publikováno v:
Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 13
This single-blinded, randomized controlled study investigated the effects of practicing Tai Chi on the postural control and cognitive performance of older women while dual tasking.: Community-dwelling older women (n=31) were recruited from community
Publikováno v:
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 93:1046-1051
Ng SS, Hui-Chan CW. Contribution of ankle dorsiflexor strength to walking endurance in people with spastic hemiplegia after stroke. Objectives (1) To determine the relationships of ankle dorsiflexor strength, ankle plantarflexor strength, and spastic
Publikováno v:
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 20:613-619
Aerobic exercise can alleviate the declines in arterial compliance common in older adults. However, when combined with strength training, aerobic exercise may not reduce arterial compliance. Tai Chi practice has been found to improve muscle strength
Publikováno v:
European Journal of Applied Physiology. 111:2805-2812
In a well-executed golf swing, golfers must maintain good balance and precise control of posture. Golfing also requires prolonged walking over uneven ground such as a hilly course. Therefore, repeated golf practice may enhance balance control and con