Author(s): Maïano C; Morin AJS; Hue O; Tracey D; Craven RG;

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Author(s): Caron FP; Martin Smith C; Naghdi N; Iorio OC; Bertrand C; Fortin M;

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between different characteristics of the Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF) (e.g., length, epimuscular fat distribution) with pain status and lumbar extension strength in a sample of participants with and without chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 2 ...

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Author(s): Ramezani G; Silva IO; Stiharu I; Ven TGMV; Nerguizian V;

This study explores the use of citric acid and L-ascorbic acid as reducing agents in CNC/CNF/rGO nanocomposite fabrication, focusing on their effects on electrical conductivity and mechanical properties. Through comprehensive analysis, L-ascorbic acid showed superior reduction efficiency, producing rGO with enhanced electrical conductivity up to 2.5 S/m, ...

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Author(s): Maïano C; Morin AJS; Tracey D; Hue O; Craven RG;

The main objective of this person-centred study was to identify profiles of actual and perceived physical fitness among a sample of youth with intellectual disabilities (ID). Participants were 377 youth (60.4% boys) with mild (49.6%) to moderate (50.4%) ID recruited in Australia and Canada. Latent profile analyses revealed five profiles: (1) Underestimati ...

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Author(s): Lavoie-Tremblay M; Boies K; Clausen C; Frechette J; Manning K; Gelsomini C; Cyr G; Lavigne G; Gottlieb B; Gottlieb LN;

Background: Targeted interventions have been found effective for developing leadership practices in nurses. However, to date, no leadership training program based on the Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership approach exists. Objectives: Demonstrate the effectiveness of a Strengths-Ba ...

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Author(s): Lavoie-Tremblay M; Boies K; Clausen C; Frechette J; Manning K; Gelsomini C; Cyr G; Lavigne G; Gottlieb B; Gottlieb LN;

Background: Development of nursing leadership is necessary to ensure that nurse leaders of the future are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of a burdened healthcare system. In this context, the Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership program was delivered to 121 participants from 5 ...

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Author(s): Castonguay T; Roberts M; Dover G;

Introduction: While most baseball players' warm-up with a weighted bat/donut, there is evidence to suggest the swing speed decreases after the warm-up even though the bat feels lighter. Warming up with a dynamic moment of inertia bat may not decrease the swing speed and therefore improve the performance of baseball players. The hypothesis is that a dy ...

Article GUID: 35894920

Author(s): Yao Y, Rakheja S, Larivière C, Marcotte P

OBJECTIVE: The primary aim was to test the construct validity of a surface electromyography (EMG) measurement protocol, indirectly assessing the effects of anti-vibration (AV) gloves on activities of the forearm muscles. BACKGROUND: AV gloves impose a relatively higher grip demand and thus a higher risk for musculoskeletal disorders. Consequently, activit ...

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Author(s): Fortin M, Wilk N, Dobrescu O, Martel P, Santaguida C, Weber MH

Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2018 12;38:1-7 Authors: Fortin M, Wilk N, Dobrescu O, Martel P, Santaguida C, Weber MH

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