The construct and concurrent validity of the Thera-Band Perceived Exertion Scale for Resistance Exercise with elastic bands (EB) was examined. Twenty subjects performed two separate sets of 15 repetitions of both frontal and lateral raise exercise over two sessions. The criterion variables were myoelectric activity and heart rate. One set was performed with an elastic band grip width that permi...

Many of the known benefits of exercise in the general population are of particular relevance to the ESRD population. In addition, the poor physical functioning that is experienced by patients who are on dialysis is potentially addressable through exercise interventions. The study of exercise in the ESRD population dates back almost 30 yr, and numerous interventions, including aerobic training, ...

A user s single session with a Web search engine or information retrieval (IR) system may consist of seeking information on single or multiple topics, and switch between tasks or multitasking information behavior. Most Web search sessions consist of two queries of approximately two words. However, some Web search sessions consist of three or more queries. We present findings from two studies. F...

BACKGROUND Previous studies using electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brain activity have linked higher frontal theta activity to more focused attention and superior performance in goal-directed precision tasks. In biathlon, shooting performance requires focused attention after high-intensity cross-country skiing. PURPOSE To compare biathletes (serving as experts) and cross-country skiers...

Background: The extent of Bone Minerals Density (BMD) gained during childhood is good index for BMD in adulthood. Recent studies imply that exercise increases BMD however, there are rare studies about the best ages in which exercise gives the highest effect on children’s BMD. This study was carried out with the aim of comparing the extent of exercise effect on various ages on BMD of boys of Ila...

BACKGROUND The aim of the current study is to evaluate the efficacy of an exercise intervention to reduce work-related fatigue. Exercise is a potentially effective intervention strategy to reduce work-related fatigue, since it may enhance employees' ability to cope with work stress and it helps to detach from work. However, based on available research, no clear causal inferences regarding its e...

RONALD E. JOHNSON, DPM JAMES R. VEALE, PhD GREG J. McCARTHY, BS The purpose of this study was to compare the ability of four commonly used ankle support devices (Active Ankle, Aircast Sport Stirrup, DonJoy Ankle Ligament Protector and Malleoloc) to restrict active inversion range of motion before and after exercise. The subjects also compared the devices on subjective characteristics including ...

Abstract To reduce the number of sedentary people, an improved understanding effects exercise in this specific group is needed. The present project investigates impact regular aerobic uptake on body image, and how effect associated with differences interoceptive abilities affective response to exercise. Participants were 29 adults who underwent a 12-week physical activity intervention comprised...