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Lower limb biomechanics after total knee arthroplasty
Title
Lower limb biomechanics after total knee arthroplasty
Author
Wang, Shangcheng
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Mechanics, Biomechanics, Kinesiology
Description
Knee osteoarthritis is a painful and disabling disease that is prevalent among elder adults. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can effectively alleviate knee arthritic pain and improve patient quality of life. Unfortunately, there are evidences showin...
Notch Serves as a Molecular Brake on Myogenesis, Protein Synthesis, and Growth in Skeletal Muscle
Title
Notch Serves as a Molecular Brake on Myogenesis, Protein Synthesis, and Growth in Skeletal Muscle
Author
Huot, Joshua
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Molecular biology, Kinesiology
Description
Aging can be accompanied by aggressive loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) and is a primary prognosticator for the reduced capacity of the elderly to accomplish basic activities of daily living. Several mechanisms within skeletal muscle lead to devel...
Structured Exercise versus Physical Activity on Energy Expenditure and Sleep Quality in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Title
Structured Exercise versus Physical Activity on Energy Expenditure and Sleep Quality in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Author
Wilcox, Ali
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology, Gerontology
Description
Regular physical activity is known to increase lifespan, prevent chronic diseases,improve cognitive maintenance, increase self-efficacy, decrease mortality, and reducerisk of falls in older adults. 60% of older adults report not participating in r...
THE EFFECTS OF ISOMETRIC EXERCISE ON IMMEDIATE POST-ISOMETRIC EXERCISE GLUCOSE TOLERANCE
Title
THE EFFECTS OF ISOMETRIC EXERCISE ON IMMEDIATE POST-ISOMETRIC EXERCISE GLUCOSE TOLERANCE
Author
Green, Spencer
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Biology, Kinesiology, Medical sciences
Description
Dynamic exercise has been shown to improve glucose tolerance. However, it’s unclear if isometric exercise produces a similar benefit. The purpose of this study was to observe if an isometric exercise session acutely improved glucose tolerance in 1...
The Role of MicroRNA-26a In Skeletal Muscle Insulin Signaling
Title
The Role of MicroRNA-26a In Skeletal Muscle Insulin Signaling
Author
Petrocelli, Jonathan
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology
Description
Chronic saturated fatty acid exposure causes skeletal muscle cells to develop insulin resistance, which contributes to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recently, microRNAs have been viewed as novel molecules that contribute to the reg...
WALKING TO METRICALLY CUED MUSIC: HOW IT AFFECTS GAIT AND BALANCE IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS
Title
WALKING TO METRICALLY CUED MUSIC: HOW IT AFFECTS GAIT AND BALANCE IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS
Author
Grant, Darryl
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology, Gerontology
Description
Introduction: Gait impairments are a major cause of falls in older adult populations, associated with decreased functional capacity and increased morbidity. Recent studies have reported using rhythmic auditory stimuli to positively influence motor...