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The importance of hand dexterity in extending healthy life expectancy
In elderly people, a decline in lower limb function—essential for walking and standing—substantially contributes to the demand for nursing care.... Read more -
Gender equality universally linked to physical capacity
Fitness among young adults varies widely from one country to another, and is strongly associated with both socioeconomic development and... Read more -
Engineers make great 'strides' in gait analysis technology
A study from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Sensing Institute (I-SENSE) at Florida Atlantic University reveals... Read more -
Why being physically fit may matter more in a warming, drier world
Individuals who are physically fit may be better equipped to handle the negative effects of dehydration, according to research from... Read more -
Wearable sensors and machine learning give leg up on better running data
Today's GPS smartwatches and other wearable devices give millions of runners reams of data about their pace, location, heart rate... Read more -
Colder climates impact firefighters' cognitive and physical abilities, research finds
Decision making ability, memory, response times and dexterity all saw a significant drop in cold temperatures, according to University of... Read more -
New method noninvasively measures Achilles tendon structure and function in professional dancers
A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research uses a noninvasive, nonradioactive imaging-based method to measure the structure and function... Read more -
Why so many pro soccer players develop osteoarthritis
A new paper finds that retired UK male professional soccer players who reported foot or ankle injuries during their careers... Read more -
Physio at 3 months old—or even earlier—can really help babies with cerebral palsy
Physiotherapy isn't just for adults recovering from injuries. Physiotherapists can help babies and children, too—including babies with, or at high... Read more -
Number of steps taken matters more for better health in older women than the frequency, study suggests
Clocking up at least 4,000 daily steps on just one or two days per week is linked to a lower... Read more -
Infrared sauna may hold benefits for team-sport athletes
A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, suggests that using... Read more -
Q&A: Putting weighted vests to the test—here's what research shows
Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted... Read more -
LeBron James will be the first NBA player to reach 23 seasons. How is he still one of the best?
A common saying in sport is: "Father Time is undefeated."... Read more -
Clinical trial is testing whether heavy lifting could combat cancer side effects
A new clinical trial led by University of Alberta researchers is exploring whether heavy strength training is a safe and... Read more -
Some physical therapies for children with neurological disabilities lack scientific support, experts warn
A recent review published in Pediatric Physical Therapy has highlighted deficiencies in the scientific support and theoretical foundations of two... Read more
