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Activation amplitude and temporal synchrony among back extensor and abdominal muscles during a controlled transfer task: comparison of men and women
(Elsevier, 2012-08)
Muscle synergies are important for spinal stability, but few studies examine temporal responses of spinal muscles to dynamic perturbations. This study examined activation amplitudes and temporal synergies among compartments ...
Vitamin D and Musculoskeletal Status in Nova Scotian Women Who Wear Concealing Clothing
(2012-05)
No abstract available.
Lessons learned from the implementation of a provincial breastfeeding policy in Nova Scotia, Canada and the implications for childhood obesity prevention
(2012-04)
Healthy public policy plays a central role in creating environments that are supportive of health. Breastfeeding, widely supported as the optimal mode for infant feeding, is a critical factor in promoting infant health. ...
Is There a Dose Response for Valgus Unloader Brace Usage on Knee Pain, Function, and Muscle Strength?
(2012-03)
Abstract: Hurley ST, Hatfield Murdock GL, Stanish WD, Hubley-Kozey CL. Is there a dose response for valgus unloader brace usage on knee pain, function, and muscle strength? Objective: To examine whether there was a dose ...
Population prevalence of high dose paracetamol in dispensed paracetamol/opioid prescription combinations: an observational study
(BioMedCentral - Clin Pharm, 2012-06-18)
Background: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally considered a safe medication, but is associated with
hepatotoxicity at doses above doses of 4.0 g/day, and even below this daily dose in certain populations.
Methods: ...
Population prevalence of high dose paracetamol in dispensed paracetamol/opioid prescription combinations: an observational study
(2012-06)
BACKGROUND: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally considered a safe medication, but
is associated with hepatotoxicity at doses above doses of 4.0 g/day, and even below this
daily dose in certain populations. METHODS: ...
Pre-operative muscle activation patterns during walking are associated with TKA tibial implant migration.
(Elsevier, 2012-11)
Background
Gait biomechanical variables have been associated with total knee arthroplasty tibial implant migration measured with Radiostereometric Analysis (RSA), but no studies have examined the role of the periarticular ...
Lost in the Shuffle: A support for Children Living in Shelters. Resource Manual & Workshop Guide
(Social Planning Toronto, 2012)
A step further: How to improve a mentoring program to fully advance the labour market integration of internationally trained professionals
(2012)
“A Step Further” is an evaluation of the Profession to Profession (PTP): Mentoring Immigrants program. Initiated in 2004, the PTP program matches City of Toronto employees (i.e. mentors) with skilled internationally trained ...
Mood Disorders among Older Adults Participating in Individual and Group Active Environments: "Me" versus "Us," or Both?
(2012)
Involvement in physical activity is associated with improved mental health including better social skills, coping mechanisms, and lower rates of depression. However, evidence on whether group or individual active environments ...