Sport and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Visuo-motor attention during object interaction in children with developmental coordination disorder
(Elsevier, 4 March 2021)Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) describes a condition of poor motor performance in the absence of intellectual impairment. Despite being one of the most prevalent developmental disorders, little is known about ... -
Mitochondrial hydrogen sulfide supplementation improves health in the C. elegans Duchenne muscular dystrophy model
(National Academy of Sciences, 24 February 2021)Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to mutations in the dystrophin gene. The symptoms of DMD share similarities with those ... -
Associations between indicators of energy intake and expenditure with excess weight and obesity among women in sedentary and less-sedentary jobs
(Elsevier, 2 March 2021)The aim of this study was to compare the associations between indicators of energy intake and expenditure with excess weight and obesity in women who work full-time in sedentary and less sedentary jobs. Data were ... -
Stepping onto the unknown: reflexes of the foot and ankle while stepping with perturbed perceptions of terrain
(Royal Society, 10 March 2021)Unanticipated variations in terrain can destabilize the body. The foot is the primary interface with the ground and we know that cutaneous reflexes provide important sensory feedback. However, little is known about the ... -
The impact of physical activity and exercise interventions for physical health in people with cystic fibrosis: protocol for a systematic review
(BMC, 26 February 2021)Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetically inherited, life-limiting condition, affecting ~90,000 people globally. Physical activity (PA) and exercise form an integral component of CF management, and have been highlighted by the ...