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Differences in Cognitive Function Among Hellenic Folk Dancers, Exercisers and Non-exercisers
Maria, E. Bougiesi, Thomy Ζ. Zisi, Vasiliki Z. Zisi*
School of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly
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Cognitive function is an important parameter of psychological health and affects every day functioning. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in Greek traditional dance affects the differentiation of cognitive function, as opposed to other forms of exercise.… Read the rest
Prevalence of hypertension and determinants of cardiac function in overweight and obese children and adolescents
Orestis Antoniades1,2, Helen T. Douda1*, Dimitrios Papazoglou3, & Savvas P. Tokmakidis1
1School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
2University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
3Medical School, Dragana Alexandroupoli, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension as well as practical clinical indicators of cardiac function in overweight and obese children and adolescents.… Read the rest
Lumbosacral Radiculitis. Pathophysiology, Examination and Physiotherapy Treatment with Neural Mobilization
Efstathiou, M. & Stefanakis, M.
Department of Life & Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, University of Nicosia
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Lumbosacral radiculitis is characterised by increased mechanosensitivity of the lumbar and/or sciatic nerve root or roots and is the most common type of neuropathic pain.… Read the rest
The role of parents on their children’s involvement in individual and team sports
Siounas, A., Zetou, E., & Vernadakis, N.
School of Physical Education & Sport Science Democritus University of Thrace
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether parental motivation (mother and father separately) plays a key role in engaging their children in individual and team sports.… Read the rest
Measuring the quality of Movement-Play Scale in Greek Early Childhood Education settings*
Kouli, O.1**, Grammatikopoulos, V.2, Gregoriadis, A.3, Zahopoulou, E.4
1School of Physical Education & Sport Science Democritus University of Thrace
2School of Education Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Crete, Greece
3School of Education Department of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
4Department of Early Childhood Care & Education, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Abstract
Movement activities are crucial for the health and the overall development of young children.… Read the rest
Effects of a 6-week Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Intervention on pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain
Mavromoustakos, S.1*,Beneka, A.2, Malliou, V. 3, Adamidis, A.4, Kellis, E.5, Kagiaoglou, A.2
1Department of Physiotherapy, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki
2Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace
3Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Athens, Greece
4Physical Therapy Institute,Thessaloniki
5Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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A randomized controlled trial was used to compare the effects of a 6-week proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and a General Exercise (GE) program on pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) recruited from the outpatient department of a hospital clinic.… Read the rest
Effects of aerobic exercise on health-related indicators in individuals with intellectual disability with or without the Down syndrome
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Theodore V. Kastanias, Helen T. Douda, Sofia A. Batsiou, & Savvas P. Tokmakidis*
School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace
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Purpose: This study examines the influence of aerobic exercise intervention on obesity, lipid profile and hemodynamic adaptations in individuals with intellectual disability with the Down Syndrome (DS) or without the Down Syndrome (NDS).… Read the rest
Skin Blood Flow in the Forearms during Simulation of a Tennis Match: Implications for the Thermoregulatory Role of Dynamic Exercise
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Galanis, N. MD, PhD1, Farmakiotis, D. MD1, Valavani, E. MD1, Sarris, J. MD, PhD1, Tsiridis, E., MD, PhD1, Sayegh, F. MD, PhD1, Christopoulos, D. MD, PhD2, Papadimitriou, D.… Read the rest
Parental Influences on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tzavara, A.1, Tzetzis, G.2*, Pavlidou, E.1
1School of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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Physical activity (PA) offers significant benefits to physical and mental health of children.… Read the rest
How physically active, subjectively and objectively, are the children in Cyprus and what’s the role of gender, friends and family?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Konstantinidou, E.1*, Constantinou, E.1, Avgerinos, A. 2, Kioumourtzoglou, E.1
1Department of Life and Health Sciences, Sports Science, University of Nicosia
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace
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The purpose of this study was to examine the behavior of pre-pubertal age school students in pedometer determined physical activity (PA) and in various aspects of PA which recorded with a self-reporting questionnaire.… Read the rest