Download or read book Relationship Between Vision and Balance in Static and Dynamic Manners written by Kar Ho Siong and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results: Project 1 found that only 16.5% older adults' distance acuity in the better eye was worse than 6/18, which was mainly due to cataract. Compared to the Caucasian normative database, our population had "moderate" fall-risk because of the relatively larger body sway in our balance measurements. Despite the moderately high fall-risk scores, the incidence of one plus falls in the 6-month and 1-year follow-up period was only 9.6% and 17% respectively. Participants with poor distance acuity had poorer quadriceps, slower hand reaction time and poorer balance function, while the relationships were significant. In Project 2, significant main effects of target's moving speed, body locomotion and age were found on visual function. However, impacts of these 3 factors on visual function were independent, without significant interactive effect. Project 3 showed significant age-related decline in vision (static and dynamic) and dynamic balance functions. Similar to Project 1, significant relationship was found between vision and balance functions, however the relationship was stronger when both vision and balance functions were measured in dynamic status. In Project 4, no significant difference in visual (static and dynamic vision) and gait performance (in terms of head angle and required time to complete each walking cycle in the task) was found in SVL and PAL wearing. However, participants wearing the PAL required significantly longer time to stabilize and had larger body sway area (with significantly more sway along the lateral direction) after negotiating one-step down. In Project 5, no significant improvement in vision was found in both control and training groups. For balance measure, significant post-training effect was found in the postural sway along medio-lateral (M-L) and anterio-posterior (A-P) displacements when the participants fixated targets at random position or tracked a moving target. This suggested that action video-game training could potentially improve older adults' balance function in some aspects. Conclusion:Despite relatively lower prevalence of falls in Hong Kong Chinese (~17%), they had moderate fall risk score compared to Caucasian populations. Vision was one of the factors affecting balance function in a positive correlation, in particular the dynamic natures of these measures. Wearing progressive addition spectacles did not result in significant deterioration in gait function, but significantly impaired na© ̄ve wearers' balance performance. Hence, it was important to educate new wearers about this potential fall risk due to the visual disturbance induced by this type of spectacles. The significant association between age-related decline in dynamic visual and balance functions suggested that intervention for improving visual function might also result in improving balance performance. Results from our pilot study provided some preliminary evidence to support this hypothesis, where action video game training might enhance older adults' balance function. A large-scale study was required to confirm the effect of intervention.
Download or read book Cognition and mobility with aging or neurological conditions Assessment and intervention strategies written by Maud Ranchet and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-01-05 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Fascia in the Osteopathic Field written by Torsten Liem and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book aims: To enable osteopaths - and other manual practitioners/bodyworkers - to understand the importance of fascia and its relevance to their work..... By providing a comprehensive textbook covering history, nature and properties [function] of fascia... And covering all aspects of osteopathic management of disorders that relate to/are mediated by the fascia..... Using contributions from leading authorities bearing in mind so far as possible the needs and interests of osteopaths.
Download or read book Intersecting Human Resource Management and Organizational Culture for Environmental Sustainability written by Tunio, Raza Ali and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's global landscape, the need for environmental sustainability is increasing than ever. Organizations find themselves at a crossroads, navigating the intricate web of economic viability, social responsibility, and ecological integrity. The nexus of Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organizational Culture emerges as a critical juncture where transformative change can take root. As businesses grapple with the multifaceted challenges posed by sustainability, a solution-oriented guide is needed to help them reimagine their roles and foster a culture that places environmental well-being at its core. The urgent need for organizations to align HRM practices with environmental sustainability and cultivate a purpose-driven culture is palpable. In this complex terrain, a lack of guidance leaves stakeholders grappling with the intricacies of weaving sustainability into the fabric of their operations. The consequences of overlooking this critical intersection are direenvironmental degradation, disengaged employees, and a missed opportunity for businesses to lead the charge in building a sustainable future. The need for a comprehensive resource that addresses these challenges head-on, providing actionable insights and strategies, is paramount.
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Download or read book Understanding Motor Development Infants Children Adolescents Adults written by Jacqueline D Goodway and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A best-selling text, Understanding Motor Development: Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults provides students and professionals with both an explanatory and a descriptive basis for the processes and products of motor development. Covering the entire life span, this text focuses on the phases of motor development and provides a solid introduction to the biological, affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects within each developmental stage. The student is presented with the most up-to-date research and theory, while the Triangulated Hourglass Model is used as a consistent conceptual framework that brings clarity to understanding infant, childhood, adolescent, and adult motor development.
Download or read book Handbook of Human Motion written by and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Human Motion is a large cross-disciplinary reference work which covers the many interlinked facets of the science and technology of human motion and its measurement. Individual chapters cover fundamental principles and technological developments, the state-of-the-art and consider applications across four broad and interconnected fields; medicine, sport, forensics and animation. The huge strides in technological advancement made over the past century make it possible to measure motion with unprecedented precision, but also lead to new challenges. This work introduces the many different approaches and systems used in motion capture, including IR and ultrasound, mechanical systems and video, plus some emerging techniques. The large variety of techniques used for the study of motion science in medicine can make analysis a complicated process, but extremely effective for the treatment of the patient when well utilised. The handbook descri bes how motion capture techniques are applied in medicine, and shows how the resulting analysis can help in diagnosis and treatment. A closely related field, sports science involves a combination of in-depth medical knowledge and detailed understanding of performance and training techniques, and motion capture can play an extremely important role in linking these disciplines. The handbook considers which technologies are most appropriate in specific circumstances, how they are applied and how this can help prevent injury and improve sporting performance. The application of motion capture in forensic science and security is reviewed, with chapters dedicated to specific areas including employment law, injury analysis, criminal activity and motion/facial recognition. And in the final area of application, the book describes how novel motion capture techniques have been designed specifically to aid the creation of increasingly realistic animation within films and v ideo games, with Lord of the Rings and Avatar just two examples. Chapters will provide an overview of the bespoke motion capture techniques developed for animation, how these have influenced advances in film and game design, and the links to behavioural studies, both in humans and in robotics. Comprising a cross-referenced compendium of different techniques and applications across a broad field, the Handbook of Human Motion provides the reader with a detailed reference and simultaneously a source of inspiration for future work. The book will be of use to students, researchers, engineers and others working in any field relevant to human motion capture.
Download or read book The New Frontier of Network Physiology From Temporal Dynamics to the Synchronization and Principles of Integration in Networks of Physiological Systems written by Plamen Ch. Ivanov and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Sports Vision written by Graham B. Erickson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One CD-ROM disc in pocket.
Download or read book The Athletic Skills Model written by René Wormhoudt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Athletic Skills Model offers an alternative to dominant talent development theories in the form of holistic broad-based movement education, focusing on health and wellbeing. It places the emphasis on ‘physical intelligence’ – including attributes such as agility, flexibility and stability – through adaptable and varied training programmes, creating a skilled athlete before introducing sport specialization. The book sets out the scientific underpinnings of the ASM before going on to offer practical guidance on the content of the programme, how to adapt and vary the programme, and how to apply the approach to different age groups and sports. The ASM’s application in the youth development programme at AFC Ajax is explored in depth, before a future of talent development with an emphasis on athletic, rather than sport-specific, expertise is imagined. The Athletic Skills Model introduces an important and timely challenge to conventional wisdom in talent development and is a fascinating read for any upper-level student or researcher interested in youth development, skill acquisition, motor learning or sports coaching, and any coaches wanting to refresh their approach to talent development.
Download or read book The Early Years Movement Handbook written by Lala Manners and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to professional resource for understanding the importance of children's physical development and enhancing it in a structured way. Eight principles explain why physical activity is so important for children's lifelong development, and a workable framework is provided for the design and delivery of practical sessions.
Download or read book Annual Dynamics of Daylight Variability and Contrast written by Siobhan Rockcastle and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daylight is a dynamic source of illumination in architectural space, creating diverse and ephemeral configurations of light and shadow within the built environment. Perceptual qualities of daylight, such as contrast and temporal variability, are essential to our understanding of both material and visual effects in architecture. Although spatial contrast and light variability are fundamental to the visual experience of architecture, architects still rely primarily on intuition to evaluate their designs because there are few metrics that address these factors. Through an analysis of contemporary architecture, this work develops a new typological language that categorizes architectural space in terms of contrast and temporal variation. This research proposes a new family of metrics that quantify the magnitude of contrast-based visual effects and time-based variation within daylit space through the use of time-segmented daylight renderings to provide a more holistic analysis of daylight performance.
Download or read book Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population Technology in Everyday Living written by Qin Gao and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2022, held as part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2022, held as a virtual event, during June-July 2022. ITAP 2022 includes a total of 75 papers, which focus on topics related to designing for and with older users, technology acceptance and user experience of older users, use of social media and games by the aging population, as well as applications supporting health, wellbeing, communication, social participation and everyday activities. The papers are divided into the following topical sub-headings. Part I: Aging, Design and Gamification; Mobile, Wearable and Multimodal Interaction for Aging; Aging, Social Media and Digital Literacy; and Technology Acceptance and Adoption: Barriers and Facilitators for Older Adults Part II: Intelligent Environment for Daily Activities Support; Health and Wellbeing Technologies for the Elderly; and Aging, Communication and Social Interaction.
Download or read book ABC s of the Bauhaus written by Ellen Lupton and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in the USA in 1991 to accompany the exhibition, 'The ABCs of [triangle, square, circle]: The Bauhaus and Design Theory from Preschool to Post-Modernism"--Colophon.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children written by Bernard Spodek and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed judgments about these issues. The field has changed significantly since the publication of the second edition, and this third edition of the handbook takes care to address the entirety of vital new developments.A valuable tool for all those who work and study in the field?of early child.
