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A Prototype Of Virtually Interactive Hand Activating Devise-Low Cost Portable Head Mounted System (vihad Plus) For Neurological Rehabilitation
(
Qatar Foundation
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Background and Purpose: Restoring function in individuals who have severe paralysis of the upper extremity secondary to stroke is challenging. Recent technologies have made it possible to use robotic devices as novel tools ...
Relationship between the heart rate and E/A ratio in athletic and non-athletic males in different ages
(2011 , Presentation)
Introduction: One of the most important effects of regular physical training is the adaptation of the cardiovascular system. The basic importance of the “athlete’s heart” is manifested in two fields, one is the public ...
Studying movement reorganization when learning a whole-body action: Example of learning a constrained gait pattern
(
OMICS International
, 2015 , Poster)
In order to better understand the process of learning a complex motor skill, an effort was done to identify principles of movement reorganization. However, many studies refuted the existence of generalized invariant ...
Editorial: Workplace Physical Activity and Health Risks: A Need for Effective Screening and Intervention Strategies
(
OMICS International
, 2015 , Article)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has adopted a global strategy on physical activity and health since 2005, with an aim to reduce and reverse the constant rise in these health risks globally [1]. However, most recent ...
Cardiovascular risk factors and their responses to a 10 weeks training program in young adult Qataris
(
Openventio Publishers
, 2015 , Article)
Rapid development in Qatar in recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ...
Gender differences in anthropometric data and in blood pressure values after a 10 weeks training program
(
European College of Sport Science
, 2014 , Poster)
Purpose: The prevalence of overweight and obesity and the and incidence of non-communicable diseases increased dramatically over the past 20 years in GCC countries includes Qatar (1,2). The early screening and the propagation ...
Analysis of the relationship between physical self-concept and body composition
(
European College of Sport Science
, 2016 , Presentation)
INTRODUCTION
Health-related fitness (HRF) explains the capacity to perform physical activities without tiring and include specific components that are objectively measured with standardized physical tests. The physical ...
Characteristics of preferred gait patterns: considerations for exercise prescription - Chapter 7
(
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
, 2016 , Book chapter)
Gait patterns have been widely studied in different fields of science for their particular characteristics. A dynamic approach of human locomotion considers walking and running as two stable behaviours adopted spontaneously ...
Exergames to Improve Postural Balance in Older People with Dementia
(
Human Kinetics, Inc.
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The focus of the study concerns the well-documented increased risk of falling in older adults that can lead sometimes to fatal consequences. Improving posture and motor skills is central to preventing falls. Further ...
Tyrosine Ingestion and Its Effects on Cognitive and Physical Performance in the Heat
(
American College of Sports Medicine
, 2016 , Article)
Purpose: Ingestion of tyrosine (TYR), a
catecholamine precursor, has previously improved aspects of cognitive function and mood during acute stress, although there is limited
research exploring the optimal dose relative ...