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The influence of general cognitive training on sport-specific performance in wheelchair basketball
(2018-08-01)
There has been tremendous growth of sport-science literature completed on able-bodied or mainstream athletes. However, research completed on the development of perceptual-cognitive skills on athletes with physical disabilities ...
A longitudinal analysis of the chiropractic profession from 1996 to 2007
(2018-01-01)
Aim: To explore the relative attractiveness of chiropractic in Ontario, Canada from 1996-2007.
Methods: We conducted a longitudinal cohort study using administrative registration data from 1996-2007. Stickiness and Inflow ...
Informing the creation of an evidence-based app for daily physical activity in schools
(2019-12-01)
It has been well document that physical activity has positive effects on physical health and well-being, as well as academic performance. In contrast, sedentary behaviour has been associated with negative health implications, ...
Is non-medical use of prescription sedatives and sleeping pills associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in undergraduate university students
(2019-07-01)
Introduction: Mental health is a public health concern on university campuses. However, little is understood about the etiology of mental health in this population.
Purposes: To measure the association between the non-medical ...
Exploring subjective and objective localized muscle fatigue responses at recommended upper limb ergonomics limits
(2019-07-01)
Localized muscle fatigue (LMF) has been associated with numerous negative outcomes, including a reduction in task performance and development of musculoskeletal injury. Thus, the quantification of LMF development in response ...
Development of a new technology-based learning tool to promote the uptake of clinical practice guidelines on the management of neck pain in chiropractic teaching faculty
(2018-11-01)
Background:
Ensuring teaching faculty are well-informed of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines may help to ensure chiropractic students are educated accordingly throughout their training. This is imperative for ...
Is multimodal care effective for the management of patients with soft tissue injuries of the shoulder? A systematic review of the literature
(2015-06-01)
Shoulder injuries are common and cause significant pain and disability. Individuals who consult clinicians for shoulder pain are typically treated with multimodal care. However, little is known about the effectiveness of ...
An exploration of the developmental sport and training histories of Canadian sport officials
(2019-06-01)
Sport officials occupy essential roles in sport and are necessary for sport to function properly. However, compared to athletes and coaches there has been scant research conducted on the development of sport officials. ...
Firefighter resilience assessment using a structured approach
(2019-12-01)
This thesis proposes a resilience assessment model to assess the physiological changes experienced during a simulated firefighting environment. Currently, a resilience assessment model that measures the response to job ...
The development and evaluation of a mHealth nutrition education intervention
(2019-08-01)
An environmental scan of the app marketplace evaluated publicly available mHealth nutrition apps targeted to children and found that there were few high-quality evidence-based apps available to educate children on healthy ...