Issue 2/2013
Content (9 Articles)
Open Access
Academic Literature Review
An examination of the mechanisms underlying the effects of physical activity on brain and cognition
José Marmeleira
Open Access
Academic Literature Review
Characteristics of optimum falls prevention exercise programmes for community-dwelling older adults using the FITT principle
Valerie Power, Amanda M. Clifford
Open Access
Academic Literature Review
Resistance training induced increase in VO2max in young and older subjects
Hayao Ozaki, Jeremy P. Loenneke, Robert S. Thiebaud, Takashi Abe
Open Access
Original Research
The Multisurface Obstacle Test for Older Adults (MSOT): development and reliability of a novel test for older adults
Tobias Morat, Daniela Kroeger, Heinz Mechling
Open Access
Original Research
Effects of age and physical activity on response speed in knee flexor and extensor muscles
D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, J. M. García-Manso, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, S. Sarmiento, M. Da Silva-Grigoletto, R. Pisot
Open Access
Original Research
Rapid repetitive passive movement promotes knee proprioception in the elderly
Yan-Ying Ju, Jin-Kun Lin, Hsin-Yi Kathy Cheng, Chih-Hsiu Cheng, Alice May-Kuen Wong
Open Access
Original Research
Effects of a multimodal exercise program in pedal dexterity and balance: study with Portuguese older adults of different contexts
João Silva, Olga Vasconcelos, Paula Rodrigues, Joana Carvalho
Open Access
Original Research
Physical activity is inversely related to drug consumption in elderly patients with cardiovascular events
Francesco Cacciatore, Francesca Mazzella, Luisa Viati, Giancarlo Longobardi, Antonio Magliocca, Claudia Basile, Livia Guadagno, Nicola Ferrara, Franco Rengo, Pasquale Abete