• Force–velocity relationship in Paralympic powerlifting: two or multiple-point methods to determine a maximum repetition 

  Aidar, Felipe J.; Brito, Ciro J.; de Matos, Dihogo G.; de Oliveira, Levy A. S.; de Souza, Rapahel F.; de Almeida-Neto, Paulo F.; de Araújo Tinoco Cabral, Breno G.; Neiva, Henrique P.; Neto, Frederico R.; Reis, Victor M.; Marinho, Daniel A.; Marques, Mário C.; Clemente, Filipe M.; Nobari, Hadi (2022-08-24)

  Abstract Background Due to the absence of evidence in the literature on Paralympic Powerlifting the present study investigated various methods to assess bench press maximum ...

• A pilot and feasibility study of a randomized clinical trial testing a self-compassion intervention aimed to increase physical activity behaviour among people with prediabetes 

  Signore, Alana K.; Jung, Mary E.; Semenchuk, Brittany; Kullman, Sasha M.; Tefft, Olivia; Webber, Sandra; Ferguson, Leah J.; Kowalski, Kent; Fortier, Michelle; McGavock, Jon; Ahmed, Rashid; Orr, Marion; Strachan, Shaelyn (2022-05-27)

  Abstract Background Seventy-five per cent of individuals with prediabetes will eventually be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Physical activity is a cornerstone in reducing ...

• Transgender Eligibility Policy in Sport: Science, Ethics, and Evidence 

  Teetzel, Sarah (Parnassos Press, 2017)

  In response to cases of high-profile athletes’ sex being called into question, prior to the 2012 London Olympic Games, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) updated its policy addressing the conditions ...

• Allyship in elite women’s sport 

  Teetzel, Sarah (Routledge, 2020)

  Throughout 2019, retired athletes Martina Navratilova (tennis), Sharron Davies (swimming), Kelly Holmes (athletics) and Paula Radcliffe (marathon) all spoke publically about what they perceive to be the unfairness of trans ...

• Response to Lawrence DJ: the global summit on the efficacy and effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy for the prevention and treatment of non-musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review of the literature 

  Côté, Pierre; Hartvigsen, Jan; Axén, Iben; Leboeuf-Yde, Charlotte; Corso, Melissa; Shearer, Heather; Wong, Jessica; Marchand, Andrée-Anne; Cassidy, J. D.; French, Simon; Kawchuk, Gregory N.; Mior, Silvano; Poulsen, Erik; Srbely, John; Ammendolia, Carlo; Blanchette, Marc-André; Busse, Jason W.; Bussières, André; Cancelliere, Carolina; Christensen, Henrik W.; De Carvalho, Diana; De Luca, Katie; Rose, Alister D.; Eklund, Andreas; Engel, Roger; Goncalves, Guillaume; Hebert, Jeffrey; Hincapié, Cesar A.; Hondras, Maria; Kimpton, Amanda; Lauridsen, Henrik H.; Innes, Stanley; Meyer, Anne-Laure; Newell, David; O’Neill, Søren; Pagé, Isabelle; Passmore, Steven; Perle, Stephen M.; Quon, Jeffrey; Rezai, Mana; Stupar, Maja; Swain, Michael; Vitiello, Andrew; Weber, Kenneth; Young, Kenneth J.; Yu, Hainan (2021-07-20)

• Modeling age-related neuromuscular changes in humans 

  Webber, Sandra C.; Porter, Michelle M.; Gardiner, Phillip, F. (NRC Research Press, 2009-08)

  With aging, motoneurons and muscle tissue undergo significant changes, which influence function in terms of strength, mobility, and overall independence. Mathematical modeling provides a practical method of studying the ...

• Accuracy of Thresholds Based on Cadence and Lifestyle Counts per Minute to Detect Outdoor Walking in Older Adults With Mobility Limitations 

  Webber, Sandra C.; Hahn, Francine; Lix, Lisa M.; Tittlemier, Brenda J.; Salbach, Nancy M.; Barclay, Ruth (Human Kinetics, Inc., 2020-05)

  To determine the optimal threshold, based on cadence and lifestyle counts per minute, to detect outdoor walking in mobility-limited older adults. Methods: Older adults (N = 25, median age: 77.0 years, interquartile range: ...

• Monitoring Mobility in Older Adults Using Global Positioning System (GPS) Watches and Accelerometers: A Feasibility Study 

  Webber, Sandra C.; Porter, Michelle M. (Human Kinetics, Inc., 2009-10)

  This exploratory study examined the feasibility of using Garmin global positioning system (GPS) watches and ActiGraph accelerometers to monitor walking and other aspects of community mobility in older adults. After ...

• An Evaluation of the Roadwise Review: A Mixed Methods Approach 

  Porter, Michelle M.; Tuokko, Holly A. (Traffic Injury Prevention, 2011)

  Objective: The objective of this mixed methods study was to perform an evaluation of the Roadwise Review CD-ROM (RWR), a self-screening tool for older drivers. Methods: Ninety-six older drivers (67 to 91) used the RWR ...

• Speeding and Speed Modification of Older Drivers: Does Vehicle Type Make a Difference? 

  Cull, A.W.; Porter, M.M.; Nakagawa, S.; Smith, G.A.; Rapoport, M.J.; Marshall, S.C.; Bedard, M.; Tuokko, H.; Vrkljan, B.; Naglie, G.; Myers, A.M.; Mazer, B. (2020-09)

  The purpose of this study was to examine whether vehicle type based on size (car vs. other = truck/van/SUV) had an impact on the speeding, acceleration, and braking patterns of older male and female drivers (70 years and ...

• A review of reviews on principles, strategies, outcomes and impacts of research partnerships approaches: a first step in synthesising the research partnership literature 

  Hoekstra, F.; Mrklas, K. J; Khan, M.; McKay, R. C; Vis-Dunbar, M.; Sibley, K. M; Nguyen, T.; Graham, I. D; Gainforth, H. L (2020-05-25)

  Abstract Background Conducting research in partnership with stakeholders (e.g. policy-makers, practitioners, organisations, patients) is a promising and popular approach to improving the implementation of research findings ...

• Public knowledge, attitudes and practices of vehicle submersion incidents: a pilot study 

  McDonald, Gerren K; Moser, Cheryl A; Giesbrecht, Gordon G (2019-06-03)

  Abstract Introduction Vehicle submersions account for up to 10% of all drownings in high-income countries. Reports indicate that occupants may be conscious and functional, but ...

• The Effect of Fuel Prices on the Driving Patterns of Older Adults 

  Sukhawathanakul, Paweena; Porter, Michelle M; Naglie, Gary; Marshall, Shawn; Rapoport, Mark J.; Tuokko, Holly; Vrkljan, Brenda; Gelinas, Isabelle; Mazer, Barbara; Bedard, Michel (Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behaviour, 2018)

  Examining environmental factors that influence older adults’ driving patterns has important implications for understanding factors that can lead to self-regulation and cessation. The current study explored the effect of ...

• An examination of the concordance between self-reported collisions, driver records, and insurance claims in older drivers 

  Porter, Michelle M (Journal of Safety Research, 2018-12)

  Background Previous studies of older drivers have found that there are discrepancies between their retrospective self-reports of collisions and the official jurisdictional record. Objectives The purpose of this study was ...

• Seasonal and Weather Effects on Older Adults’ Driving Trip Distances 

  Smith, Glenys A.; Porter, Michelle M; Cull, Andrew W.; Mazer, Barbara; Myers, Anita M.; Naglie, Gary; Bedard, Michel; Tuokko, Holly A.; Vrkljan, Brenda H.; Gelinas, Isabelle; Marshall, Shawn C.; Rapoport, Mark J. (Canadian Journal on Aging, 2016-06)

  The purpose of this study was to determine if season or weather affected the objectively measured trip distances of older drivers (≥ 70 years n=279) at seven Canadian sites. During winter, for all trips taken, trip distance ...

• Naturalistic Driving Patterns of Older Adults Before and After Cataract Surgery 

  Porter, Michelle M; Cull, Andrew W. (Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018-10)

  Background. Cataract surgery can have many benefits for older adults, including enabling continued driving. However, it is not known how objectively measured driving patterns change after cataract surgery. Objective. The ...

• Exercise in Pregnancy and Children’s Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

  Guillemette, Laetitia; Hay, Jacqueline L; Kehler, D. S; Hamm, Naomi C; Oldfield, Christopher; McGavock, Jonathan M; Duhamel, Todd A (2018-08-02)

  Abstract Background Maternal metabolic health during the prenatal period is an established determinant of cardiometabolic disease risk. Many studies have focused on poor ...

• Research priorities of the Canadian chiropractic profession: a consensus study using a modified Delphi technique 

  French, Simon D; Beliveau, Peter J H; Bruno, Paul; Passmore, Steven R; Hayden, Jill A; Srbely, John; Kawchuk, Greg N (2017-12-12)

  Abstract Background Research funds are limited and a healthcare profession that supports research activity should establish research priority areas. The study objective was ...

• Citizen science applied to building healthier community environments: advancing the field through shared construct and measurement development 

  Hinckson, Erica; Schneider, Margaret; Winter, Sandra J; Stone, Emily; Puhan, Milo; Stathi, Afroditi; Porter, Michelle M; Gardiner, Paul A; dos Santos, Daniela L; Wolff, Andrea; King, Abby C (2017-09-29)

  Abstract Background Physical inactivity across the lifespan remains a public health issue for many developed countries. Inactivity has contributed considerably to the pervasiveness ...

• Impact of a randomized possible selves experiment on new retirees’ physical activity and identity 

  Perras, Mélanie G M; Strachan, Shaelyn M; Fortier, Michelle S; Dufault, Brenden (2016-08-27)

  Abstract Background Retirement is not always associated with greater engagement in physical activity. Previous interventions informed by possible selves, a type of future-oriented ...

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