This study investigated predictions of the life-span theory of selection, optimization, and compensation, focusing on different patterns of task priority during dual-task performance in younger and older adults. Cognitive (memorizing) and sensorimotor (walking a narrow track) performance were measured singly, concurrently, and when task difficulty was manipulated. Use of external aids was measu...

Towing sleds while walking is a popular resistance exercise for the healthy athlete. One reason for the popularity of sled towing is that it is widely believed to be a ‘functional’ exercise. Preliminary research suggests towing while walking can increases lower extremity moment impulses; however whether towing a sled utilizes the same coordination patterns as un-resisted walking is unknown. Whi...

[Purpose] This study investigated the association between the weight-bearing ratio (WBR) and gait ability of a paretic lower limb while walking using a shoe-type load-measuring apparatus. [Subjects] The Subjects comprised 17 stroke patients who were classified into the following two groups: the independent walking group, and the non-independent walking group. [Methods] The 10-m walking time (in...

Determining the neural correlates of loss of balance during walking could lead to improved clinical assessment and treatment for individuals predisposed to falls. We used high-density electroencephalography (EEG) combined with independent component analysis (ICA) to study loss of balance during human walking. We examined 26 healthy young subjects performing heel-to-toe walking on a treadmill-mo...

PURPOSE Recovery of walking outdoors after hip fracture is important for equal participation in the community. The causes of poor recovery are not fully understood. This study investigates recovery of walking outdoors and associated determinants after hip fracture. METHODS A prospective follow-up study, among clinical sample of 81 community-dwelling hip fracture patients over 60 years. Percei...

OBJECTIVE To determine which patient characteristics, postoperative characteristics, and walking features influence patients' partial weight-bearing performance after total hip arthroplasty. DESIGN A descriptive prospective study. PATIENTS Fifty patients with total hip arthroplasty were included; partial weight-bearing was performed at a 10% body weight target load (n=33) and at a 50% body ...

Trade unions have a long history of transnational solidarity in different forms and flavours. Since the 1990s Northern countries increasingly established structural mechanisms to support their Southern counterparts, including through Official Development Assistance (ODA). We examine how increased encapsulation trade union internationalism within global development paradigm is reshaping relation...

Background: Walking aids such as crutches, canes and walkers are used by 2 million Canadians. Repetitive weight-bearing with walking may cause upper limb peripheral nerve injury. The objectives of this review were to: 1) identify types injuries reported aids; 2) report electrodiagnostic findings; 3) typical treatment strategies; 4) determine expected recovery time for injuries. Methods: MEDLINE...

Blindness is a general term used for the condition of someone who experiences disturbance or obstacle in their sense sight. In general, blind people walk with special canes to help them and increase safety. However, there are problems that arise when home go from path they place where have never traveled. There possibility get lost find it difficult determine way because don't know going. For t...