Dynamic Functional Ability in Lacrosse Players in Relation to Development of Sport-Related Onset of Musculoskeletal Pain by Zane Thompson, Joseph G. Wasser, Kevin R. Vincent, Heather K. Vincent

“… # Purpose The purposes of this study were to: 1) determine whether age and sex differences exist in dynamic physical function tests and drop jump performance among lacrosse players, and 2) determine whether pre-seasonal physical function scores predict onset of either lower extremity or low back pain over time…”
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Gross-Motor Coordination and Executive Functions Development in Soccer and Artistic Gymnastics Preadolescent Female Athletes by Fioretta Silvestri, Matteo Campanella, Lorenzo Marcelli, Dafne Ferrari, Maria Chiara Gallotta, Faten Hamdi, Maicon Rodrigues Albuquerque, Maurizio Bertollo, Davide Curzi

“…This study examined the impact of artistic gymnastics and soccer practice on physical/coordinative skills and executive functions in preadolescent female athletes. <b>Methods</b>: Gross-motor coordination (Körperkoordinations Test für Kinder battery), explosive lower limb power (countermovement jump) and executive functions (Flanker/Reverse Flanker; Digit Span) of ninety-eight soccer and gymnastics athletes (10.9 ± 0.6 years of age) were tested at the beginning and the end of a sports season. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of group psychotherapy on cognitive function in patients with multiple sclerosis with cognitive dysfunction and depression by Emine Bilgi, Hasan Hüseyin Özdemir, Ayhan Bingol, Serpil Bulut

“…Objective This study will evaluate how decreasing depression severity via group psychotherapy affects the cognitive function of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are also diagnosed with depression and cognitive dysfunction. …”
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Toxicity study of TEoS-DAZA, a chemical precursor for functional liver imaging with PET/CT by Julia Greiser, Beatrice Engert, Roman Föll, Robert Klopfleisch, Rebecca Steens, Marion Hecht, Martin Freesmeyer

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Coenzyme Q10 and rikkunshito prevent age-related changes in mouse otolith morphology and function by Keita Ueda, Takao Imai, Tadao Okayasu, Tatsuhide Tanaka, Kouko Tatsumi, Akio Wanaka, Tadashi Kitahara

“…Furthermore, eye movements induced by the linear vestibulo-ocular reflex (LVOR) were analyzed to assess otolith function. Results: revealed that the RKT group had a significantly smaller volume of the 3 dimensional utriclar CT model (male mice; p = 0.0281, Steel test) and a significantly higher utricular CT number (male mice; p = 0.0104, Dunnett test) than the control group. …”
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Differences in physical function across dementia subtypes and cognitive decline: a cross-sectional study by Kristina Batič, Žiga Kozinc, Polona Rus Prelog

“…This retrospective cross-sectional study included 874 patients (80.75 ± 8.00 years; 60.4% female) with different dementia types and cognitive impairment levels. Six physical function tests were admisterd: the De Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI), 6-minute walking test (6MTW), 10-meter walking test (10MWT), hand grip strength (HGS), 30-second chair stand (30sSTS), and the timed “Up & Go” test (TUG). …”
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Retracted: Function Matching of Terminal Modules of Intelligent Furniture for Elderly Based on Wireless Sensor Network by Chengmin Zhou, Xin Luo, Ting Huang, Tao Zhou

“…Therefore, it is very necessary to actively carry out research on the function matching of smart adaptable furniture terminal modules based on wireless sensor networks. …”
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The effect of functional movement screen and lower extremity training on hamstring/quadriceps ratio in football players by Akan Bayrakdar, Boz Hilal Kılınç

“…In addition to team training for 8 weeks, extra exercises to strengthen their hamstring and quadriceps muscles were conducted 3 times a week. Isokinetic force tests and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) tests were conducted in the study. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation and drug therapy on executive functions in patients with borderline personality disorder by Fereshte Bakhshian, Kamran Yazdanbakhsh, Jahangir Karami, Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini

“…Results: The results showed a significant difference between the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up measurements. In addition, according to the significance of F obtained in the intergroup source in the total score of executive functions, memory components, selective inhibition,selective attention, decision making, planning, sustained attention, social cognition, and cognitive flexibility, it can be said that there is a significant difference between the average scores of the experimental groups and the control group. …”
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Resistance training improves functional capacities in women with multiple sclerosis: a randomized control trial by Nasrin Niazi Nezhad, Abdolhossein Parnow, Kianoosh Khamoushian, Rasoul Eslami, Julien S. Baker

“…In addition, muscle strength by 5-RM test, functional capacity (for lower limb T25FWT, 2MWT, and 5STS tests and for Upper limb Manual dexterity of both hands with the (9-HPT) test and MSWS-12 questionnaire were also assessed over the same period. …”
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Effect of deterioration of swallowing functions on the frailty status in older adults: a longitudinal cohort study by En-Chih Weng, Yoko Hasegawa, Tasuku Yoshimoto, Ma. Therese Sta. Maria, Koutatsu Nagai, Naoko Sato, Kana Tokumoto, Kazuhiro Hori, Hiroshi Kusunoki, Hiromitsu Kishimoto, Ken Shinmura

“…Methods This study included 795 community-dwelling Japanese individuals aged ≥ 65 years who participated in two surveys: one at baseline and one after two years. Swallowing function was evaluated using the repetitive saliva swallowing test, tongue pressure test, and questionnaire. …”
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Evaluation of the Influence of <i>Tanacetum vulgare</i> Extract on Cognitive Functions and Hippocampal BDNF Expression by Borislava Lechkova, Michaela Shishmanova-Doseva, Niko Benbassat, Reneta Gevrenova, Pepa Atanassova, Nadya Penkova, Lyudmil Peychev, Petar Hrischev, Zhivko Peychev, Stanislava Ivanova

“…However, the literature data on its effects on cognitive function are scarce. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the effects of two doses of <i>T. vulgare</i> alcohol extract on cognitive functions, hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression, and organ toxicity in rats. …”
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A Complete Functional Characterization of Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis in Need of Total Knee Replacement by Vinicius Taboni Lisboa, Bruno de Paula Leite Arruda, Rafael de Andrade Tambascia, Alessandro Rozin Zorzi, Alberto Cliquet, Gustavo Constantino de Campos

“…The patients responded to subjective self-reported questionnaires and performance-based functional tests. Anthropometric data were also collected. …”
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The Effectiveness of Self-instruction training on Executive Functions and Cognitive Inhibition of Students with Special Learning Disorder by Mahmood Jabarzadeh Chaharbrod, Mansoor Beyrami, Asghar Nokhestin Goldost, Tooraj HAshemi

“…Data analysis using covariance analysis test of self-instruction training on improving executive functions and cognitive inhibition in all stages of sample Stroop test (P…”
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Block strength training improves functional autonomy and quality of life in community-dwelling older women by Sergio Galdames Maliqueo, Álvaro Huerta Ojeda, Emilio Jofré-Saldía, Hernaldo Carrasco-Beltrán, Mercedes-Mercedes Yeomans-Cabrera, Maximiliano Bravo

“…However, the effects of block strength training based on the nature of exertion on functional autonomy and life quality of older women living in the community are unknown. …”
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Relationship Between Shoulder Rotation Strength and Upper Extremity Functional Assessments in Collegiate Baseball Players by Andy Waldhelm, Jaclyn Aida, Jackson Boyd, Garrett Chandler, Matthew Demboski, Caroline Monson, Neil Schwarz

“…After completing a self-guided warm-up, participants performed bilateral isometric shoulder IR and ER strength tests at 90 degrees of shoulder abduction and elbow flexion, followed by the three functional tests in random order. …”
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MRI based radiomics nomogram for predict recurrence of non functioning pituitary macroadenomas post surgery by Ji-ping Zhao, Xue-jun Liu, Hao-zhi Lin, Chun-xiao Cui, Ying-jie Yue, Song Gao

“…Abstract Objective: To establish and validate a comprehensive predictive model combining clinical data and radiomics features to improve the accuracy of predicting recurrence within five years after surgery in patients with non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas (NFMA). Methods: This retrospective study included 292 NFMA patients who underwent surgery between January 2012 and January 2018, with an additional 123 patients as an external test set. …”
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Experimental pharmacological research regarding some newly synthesized benzamides on central nervous system functions by Cornel Chiriță, Emil Ștefănescu, Cristina D. Marineci, Simona Negreș, Diana C. Nuță

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Evaluating the Effects of Executive Functions and Intervention Based on Cognitive Games on the Neurological Problems in Dyslexic Students by Yeganeh Khadem Ali, Emad Yousefi, Mahin Askari

“…Conners' Continuous Performance Test was used to collect data in two stages, pre-test and post-test. …”
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Effects of Spinal Decompression and Segmental Spinal Instrumentation on Lower Limb Functionality in Patients with Spinal Osteoarthritis by Milan Mirković, Filip Kukić, Dragan Mirkov, Dejan Marinković, Lazar Mičeta, Sanja Mirković, Biljana Božić Nedeljković, Zoran Baščarević

“…Their handgrip strength, lower limb functionality (6 min walk test), and quality of life (Flanagan quality of life scale) were assessed before and after the surgery. …”
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