Browsing by Subject "Walking"
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Control of Walking Speed in Young and Old Adults
(East Carolina University, 2012)Walking is a basic form of locomotion and walking velocity is a good predictor of human health, with faster velocities indicating better health. While faster walking velocities have been attributed to overall increases ... -
Effectiveness of the Nintendo® Wii Fit™ games on the balance of a community-dwelling older adult in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2011)The aim of this study was to determine if the Nintendo® Wii Fit™ was an effective and motivating modality for fall prevention with an older adult who has MG and lives in Eastern North Carolina. With the increasing number ... -
Muscles do more positive than negative work in human locomotion
(East Carolina University, 2007-10)Muscle work during level walking and ascent and descent ramp and stairway walking was assessed in order to explore the proposition that muscles perform more positive than negative work during these locomotion tasks. Thirty ... -
Step It Up ECU : Comparing a 10,000 Step a Day Goal to a Small, Relative Step Goal in a Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Intervention
(East Carolina University, 2012)Pedometers have been shown to be valid and effective tools for increasing physical activity, which is associated with improved overall health. While most research encourages participants to achieve 10,000 steps per day, ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Work System's Influence on Care Processes and Ambulation Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Ambulation is one of the most frequently reported missed nursing care activities for hospitalized patients. The COVID-19 pandemic forced hospitals to make systems changes to minimize transmission of the disease and compromised ...