Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Balance"
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The association between physical activity, functional fitness and balance in senior citizens
(North-West University, 2011)During the past decades there has been an increase in longevity. These aging trends have an enormous economic impact and present challenges to policymakers, families, and health care providers to meet the needs of aging ... -
Exploring the athletic-ideal body image and eating disturbances in a selected South African sample
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The athletic-ideal and associated behaviours have not yet been adequately addressed in current literature. For the past two years researchers focused on the thin-ideal internalization. This researcher explored the extent ... -
The relationship between gait mechanics and walking economy throughout pregnancy
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Pregnancy is characterized by significant physiological changes that manifest through variability of symptoms, largely stemming from the weight gain, and foetal development. Consequent adaptations in posture, balance, and ...