Mobility related physical and functional losses due to aging and disease-a motivation for lower limb exoskeletons
Background Physical and functional losses due to aging and diseases decrease human
mobility, independence, and quality of life. This study is aimed at summarizing and …
mobility, independence, and quality of life. This study is aimed at summarizing and …
Exploring the association between campus environment of higher education and student health: A systematic review of findings and measures
Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between the neighborhood
environments and residents' health. However, other important settings, such as university …
environments and residents' health. However, other important settings, such as university …
The myosuit: Bi-articular anti-gravity exosuit that reduces hip extensor activity in sitting transfers
Muscle weakness—which can result from neurological injuries, genetic disorders, or typical
aging—can affect a person's mobility and quality of life. For many people with muscle …
aging—can affect a person's mobility and quality of life. For many people with muscle …
Advantages of public green spaces in enhancing population health
Since the burden of chronic diseases is rising globally, there is an urgent need to develop
population-level approaches to reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Neighborhood …
population-level approaches to reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Neighborhood …
The psychological impacts of COVID-19 home confinement and physical activity: a structural equation model analysis
Background COVID-19 break out has created panic and fear in society. A strict kind of
lockdown was imposed in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. During home confinement due …
lockdown was imposed in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. During home confinement due …
Perceived neighbourhood environmental attributes associated with adults׳ recreational walking: IPEN Adult study in 12 countries
This study examined the strength and shape of associations between perceived
environmental attributes and adults' recreational walking, using data collected from 13,745 …
environmental attributes and adults' recreational walking, using data collected from 13,745 …
[HTML][HTML] Natural movement: A space syntax theory linking urban form and function with walking for transport
Walking to get to and from local destinations including shops, services, and transit stops is a
major source of adults' health-related physical activity. Research has been using space …
major source of adults' health-related physical activity. Research has been using space …
Walks4Work: Assessing the role of the natural environment in a workplace physical activity intervention
Objectives The primary aim of this study was to examine the impact of physical activity (PA)
in the natural environment (eg," green exercise") on resting autonomie function in the …
in the natural environment (eg," green exercise") on resting autonomie function in the …
Initiating and maintaining recreational walking: a longitudinal study on the influence of neighborhood green space
T Sugiyama, B Giles-Corti, J Summers, L du Toit… - Preventive …, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective This study examined prospective relationships of green space attributes with
adults initiating or maintaining recreational walking. Methods Postal surveys were …
adults initiating or maintaining recreational walking. Methods Postal surveys were …
Gamifying accelerometer use increases physical activity levels of sedentary office workers
AL Gremaud, LJ Carr, JE Simmering… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Am Heart Assoc
Background Sedentary work is hazardous. Over 80% of all US jobs are predominantly
sedentary, placing full‐time office workers at increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic …
sedentary, placing full‐time office workers at increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic …