Objective: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the age-related changes in
muscle biopsies from the quadriceps femoris in male subjects of different ages. Methods: A …

Human societies have been trying to mitigate the suffering of individuals with physical
impairments, with a special effort in the last century. In the 1950s, a new concept arose …

Purpose To assess the reliability of standing time and the Kinematic Steadiness Index (KSI)
in one-leg standing compared with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test while considering …

Introduction With the increase in participation by older adults in endurance events, research
is needed to evaluate how exercising throughout the lifespan can affect the aging process …

Objectives The purpose of the present study is to explore the characteristics of the postural
control in Kung-Fu trained young boys, in comparison with non-trained age-matched ones …

Exo-Skeleton is a wearable robotic device which was emerged in later 1960s that has a
multitude of applications ranging from weightlifting to wearer's stability improvement. This …

Joint stiffness has been shown to be associated with both running performance and injury.
Differences in joint stiffness have been reported between footwear conditions among young …

By estimating the deflection velocity from the center of foot pressure (COP), this study aims to
prove that the characteristics of the backward stepping reaction in the elderly are related to …

Falls among older adults are often attributed to declining muscle strength with ageing.
Associations between muscle strength and balance control have been reported, but the …