Rehabilitation Science

Volume 2, Issue 2, May 2017

  • Stability Limits of Standing Postural Control in Young Male Ving Tsun Chinese Martial Art Practitioners: A Pilot Study in Hong Kong

    William Wai Nam Tsang, Shirley Siu Ming Fong

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, May 2017
    Pages: 30-34
    Received: 30 January 2017
    Accepted: 21 February 2017
    Published: 7 March 2017
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    Abstract: This study aimed to compare the stability limits of standing balance control between Ving Tsun (VT) practitioners and non-practitioners. Four male VT practitioners (mean age ± standard deviation = 26.3 ± 5.0 years) and 4 healthy active male adults (mean age ± standard deviation = 21.5 ± 2.4 years) as controls participated in the study. Balance abil... Show More
  • Sanatorium Rehabilitation of the Population by the Healthy Lifestyle

    E. G. Bryndin, I. E. Bryndina

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, May 2017
    Pages: 35-40
    Received: 30 January 2017
    Accepted: 25 February 2017
    Published: 14 March 2017
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    Abstract: The World Health Organization considers that a state of person health defines for 75% its way of life and a power supply system, for 10% - heredity, another 10% - environmental conditions, and only for 5% of service of health care. Health of the person most of all depends on a way of life.
  • Statistical Analysis of Adult Nutritional Status and Cigarette Smoking in Kaura and Jama’a L. G. A, Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Mangbon T. Amos, Ola O. Babasola, Chintem D. G. Williams, Nlemnchi R. Nnamdi, Achusim C. O.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, May 2017
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: 16 February 2017
    Accepted: 24 March 2017
    Published: 7 April 2017
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    Abstract: This study was intended to apply statistical analysis to determine adult nutritional status and cigarette smoking in Kaura and Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Four (4) major towns were selected purposively within the two LGA’s namely Kafanchan, Manchok, Kaura and Kagoro respectively. Fifty 50 questionnaires were administered ... Show More
  • A Review of Conceptual Models for Rehabilitation Research and Practice

    Alhadi Jahan, Abdulhakim Ellibidy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, May 2017
    Pages: 46-53
    Received: 25 February 2017
    Accepted: 23 March 2017
    Published: 11 April 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Since rehabilitation practice focuses on working in multidisciplinary teams to optimize the physical, psychological, and social outcomes of the patient, conceptual models are extremely important in providing a theoretical basis for advancing scientific knowledge and improving professional practice. Aim: Although rehabilitation-related c... Show More