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Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Vol 9 (2017)
Objective: The Theta-Alpha ratio (TAR) is known to differ based upon age and cognitive ability, with pathological electroencephalography (EEG) patterns routinely found within neurodegenerative disorders of older adults. We hypothesized that cognitive
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https://doaj.org/article/4d13d8b354484162aad5d33d8716e81c
Autor:
Priscilla G. MacRae
Publikováno v:
Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults. :51-71
Publikováno v:
Current Aging Science. 5:2-12
The effects of age on control of fingertip forces, across five days of practice, were determined for an isometric precision pinch grip task. The task involved controlling a computer cursor so that it traveled upward and horizontally on a 45 degree te
Publikováno v:
Perceptual and Motor Skills. 112:228-242
Time course of changes in jump height was examined to assess whether it was related to changes in the underlying mechanics or muscle activity. In Phase I, 11 novice female students performed 10 maximal jumps for eight consecutive days from two force
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 5 (2015)
Frontiers in Psychology
Frontiers in Psychology
Manual dexterity declines with increasing age, however, the way in which inter-manual asymmetry responds to aging is unclear. Our purpose was to determine the effect of age and practice on inter-manual performance asymmetry in an isometric force pinc
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 7:354-373
The purpose of this study was to determine whether children’s perceptions of competence and appropriateness of physical activity for adults are affected by age, gender, and type of physical activity in which the adults participate. Participants wer
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 4:264-278
The purpose of this study was to describe the physical activity levels of ambulatory nursing home residents (N = 95) and identify factors that predicted these activity levels. The residents’ physical activity levels (standing, walking, and wheelcha
Autor:
Holden MacRae, Sandra F. Simmons, Karen Giacobassi, Priscilla G. MacRae, John F. Schnelle, Joseph G. Ouslander
Publikováno v:
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 44:507-512
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an exercise protocol designed to improve strength and mobility, and to decrease injury risk factors in physically restrained nursing home residents. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS: Ninety-seven residents we
Autor:
James S. Greene, Dale Giessman, Priscilla G. MacRae, Karen Crum, Celee Morris, Jo Ann Ugolini, Cheok Y. Lee
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 4:14-26
Comparisons between young and older women runners and sedentary controls were examined on simple and choice reaction time tasks involving elbow flexion and extension. Reaction time was fractionated into premotor and contractile components using elect
Autor:
Nahla R. Al-Samarrai, Shauna Traub, Cathy A. Alessi, Priscilla G. MacRae, Joseph G. Ouslander, Sandra F. Simmons, John F. Schnelle
Publikováno v:
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 43:1098-1102
OBJECTIVES: To determine if two physical activity programs of varying intensity would result in improved sleep among incontinent and physically restrained nursing home residents. DESIGN: Controlled trials of two physical activity programs. SETTING: S