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Hospitals should be fitness centers.
Hospitals should take an active role in promoting physical fitness, establishing a fitness center within the hospital complex and providing outreach fitness programs.
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Physical fitness status among the students of a medical college in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The physical fitness of Nepalese students at a medical college in Kathmandu was measured. The proportions of students with poor fitness, average fitness, good fitness, very good fitness and excellent…
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Exploring the technical aspects of “fit” in qualitative research.
The concept of fit and processes of fitting have been largely ignored in qualitative inquiry. In this article, the authors address the technical significance of fit as an analytic process…
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A nomogram for fitting fluorosilicone acrylate contact lenses.
A nomogram for fitting fluorosilicone acrylate contact lenses is presented. Using this nomogram to fit 814 patients (1,578 eyes), we obtained a first-fit success rate of 90%.
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Technical note: improved analytical fit to the TG-43 radial dose function, g(r).
An improved analytical fit for the TG-43 radial dose function, g(r), is presented using a modified sigmoid function. Fit coefficients and graphs are provided for comparison with the polynomial fits…
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Influence of Fitness on Brain and Cognition
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic fitness training on human cognition, brain structure, and brain function of older adults.
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Fitness and Functional Exercise for People With Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a progressive, land-based exercise program, that includes muscular and aerobic conditioning, resistance and stabilization exercises and balance training, for persons…
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Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12-month physical activity counseling program, compared to usual care, improves physical performance in a sample of older veterans. The primary…
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Vacuum Suspension: Effects on Tissue Oxygenation, Activity and Fit
The fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket is a primary concern for many amputees. A poor fit can lead to skin irritation, tissue breakdown, and pain. Further,…
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Exercise and Physical Fitness for Persons With Knee Osteoarthritis: Does One Size Fit All
The purpose of this project is to establish evidence to support specific, targeted exercise and rehabilitation recommendations for people over 50 with osteoarthritis of the knee.
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