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Peer reviewedBohannon, Richard W. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1992
This pilot study into trunk muscle strength following brain lesions examined 11 patients to determine (1) whether the trunk muscles of the paretic side are impaired after brain lesions; (2) whether measurements of lateral muscle strength are reliable; and (3) the implications of trunk muscle strength for sitting balance and walking performance.…
Descriptors: Adults, Human Posture, Muscular Strength, Musculoskeletal System
Peer reviewedBohannon, R. W. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1996
This research report describes the reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometer measurements of knee extension force obtained from 13 patients referred for physical therapy. Results found that hand-held dynamometry can be used to obtain reliable measures of muscle strength; however, correlation between strength measures and function was not…
Descriptors: Adults, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques, Muscular Strength
Cioni, M.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1994
The isokinetic strength of the knee extensor muscles of both limbs was evaluated in 25 children and adolescents with Down's syndrome. The Down's syndrome subjects were significantly weaker than control groups with average intelligence and with non-Down's syndrome mental retardation. Results suggested a dysfunction of the neuromuscular system,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aging (Individuals), Child Development, Children
Download full textIsrael, Richard G.; And Others – 1983
A study compared physiologic responses of healthy paraplegic males to those of healthy, able-bodied males during maximal arm ergometry. Fifteen able-bodied, healthy adult males and 13 healthy adult male paraplegics followed an exercise program involving heart rate, increased exercise loads, and oxygen uptake. Results from an analysis of the data…
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Cardiovascular System, Exercise Physiology
Peer reviewedAllen, Bem P. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1993
Reports on a study of the physical effects of fear on 236 college-age students. Compares pulse rates and the ability to perform physical exercise while viewing a video on a nuclear war or a nonfrightening incident. Finds that fear was effective at moderate levels of arousal, but high levels of arousal eliminated or reversed the effects. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Arousal Patterns, Emotional Response, Fear
Myers, David C.; And Others – 1984
A battery of physical ability tests was validated using a predictive, criterion-related strategy. The battery was given to 1,003 female soldiers and 980 male soldiers before they had begun Army Basic Training. Criterion measures which represented physical competency in Basic Training (physical proficiency tests, sick call, profiles, and separation…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Criterion Referenced Tests, Job Performance, Military Personnel
