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Optimizing squat technique (2007)
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Comfort, P., & Kasim, P. (2007). Optimizing squat technique. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(6), 10-13. https://doi.org/10.1519/00126548-200712000-00001

There are many variations of the squat technique, including stance width, foot positioning, and squat depth. However, research indicates that the optimal squat technique is a wide stance (≥ shoulder width) with natural foot positioning, unrestricted... Read More about Optimizing squat technique.

The effect of stress on the expression of the amyloid precursor protein in rat brain (2007)
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Sayer, R., Robertson, D., J.K. Balfour, D., C. Breen, K., & A. Stewart, C. (2008). The effect of stress on the expression of the amyloid precursor protein in rat brain. Neuroscience Letters, 431(6), 197-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2007.11.032

The abnormal processing of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) is a pivotal event in the development of the unique pathology that defines Alzheimer's disease (AD). Stress, and the associated increase in corticosteroids, appear to accelerate brain age... Read More about The effect of stress on the expression of the amyloid precursor protein in rat brain.

Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review (2007)
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Brettle, A. (2007). Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 24(Suppl), 18-37. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2007.00740.x

Introduction : Systematic reviews have shown that there is limited evidence to demonstrate that the information literacy training health librarians provide is effective in improving clinicians’ information skills or has an impact on patient care.... Read More about Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review.

Gender-specific in vivo measurement of the structural and mechanical properties of the human patellar tendon (2007)
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Onambele, G., Burgess, K., & Pearson, S. (2007). Gender-specific in vivo measurement of the structural and mechanical properties of the human patellar tendon. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 25(12), 1635-1642. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20404

Human patellar tendon stress (σ), strain (ε), stiffness (K), and tensile or Young's modulus (E), are determined in vivo through voluntary isometric contractions monitored with B-mode ultrasonography. The limitations in previous studies are: (1) they... Read More about Gender-specific in vivo measurement of the structural and mechanical properties of the human patellar tendon.

Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity (2007)
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Gamon, R., Jones, I., Whitmore, J., Charnley, L., & Coleman, L. (2007). Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 2(12), 580-587. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2007.2.12.27734

While particular titles and job roles vary, acute cardiac nurses or ‘thrombolysis nurses’ have been highly influential in ensuring patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction receive thrombolysis therapy with the minimum delay. If primar... Read More about Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients' experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear - A qualitative investigation (2007)
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Williams, A., Nester, C., & Ravey, M. (2007). Rheumatoid arthritis patients' experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear - A qualitative investigation. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8(104), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-8-104

Background: Specialist 'therapeutic' footwear is recommended for patients with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a beneficial intervention for reducing foot pain, improving foot health, and increasing general mobility. However, many pat... Read More about Rheumatoid arthritis patients' experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear - A qualitative investigation.

Revisiting Lancaster : more things that every social work student should know (2007)
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Myers, J. (2007). Revisiting Lancaster : more things that every social work student should know. Social Work Education, 27(2), 203-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470701709709

It has been argued previously that social work students need to understand what is known about those people who sexually offend and abuse in order to provide adequate services to both victims/survivors and offenders/abusers. This article explores ho... Read More about Revisiting Lancaster : more things that every social work student should know.

Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development (2007)
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Davys, D., & Jones, V. (2007). Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 14(11), 489-493

Peer observation has been advocated as a means of monitoring and improving the quality of teaching within Higher Education, whilst peer support and review have been used to provide feedback and monitoring within the clinical context. The process o... Read More about Peer observation : a tool for continuing professional development.

The educational and practice tensions in preparing pre-registration nurses to become future health promoters : a small scale explorative study (2007)
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Holt, M., & Warne, T. (2007). The educational and practice tensions in preparing pre-registration nurses to become future health promoters : a small scale explorative study. Nurse Education in Practice, 7(6), 373-380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2006.11.009

Over the past three decades health policy within the United Kingdom (UK) has consistently acknowledged the potential for nurses to contribute to the health of individuals and communities. The educational curricular of pre and post registration nursin... Read More about The educational and practice tensions in preparing pre-registration nurses to become future health promoters : a small scale explorative study.

The affect of grip width on bench press performance and risk of injury (2007)
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Green, C., & Comfort, P. (2007). The affect of grip width on bench press performance and risk of injury. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(5), 10-14. https://doi.org/10.1519/00126548-200710000-00001

Bodybuilders, athletes, and recreational lifters select a grip width during the bench press that they believe will produce a greater force output. Research has demonstrated that a wide grip (> 1.5 biacromial width) may increase the risk of shoulder i... Read More about The affect of grip width on bench press performance and risk of injury.

The use of simulation as a teaching and learning approach to support practice learning (2007)
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approach to support practice learning. Nurse Education in Practice, 8(1), 5-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2007.08.001

Simulation is an approach to teaching and learning which is gaining a greater emphasis within nurse education. This has been fuelled by the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) decision to identify a baseline standard for using simulation safely and... Read More about The use of simulation as a teaching and learning approach to support practice learning.

In vitro study of foot kinematics using a dynamic walking cadaver model (2007)
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Nester, C., Liu, A., Ward, E., Howard, D., Cocheba, J., Derrick, T., & Patterson, P. (2007). In vitro study of foot kinematics using a dynamic walking cadaver model. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(9), 1927-1937. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2006.09.008

There is a dearth of information on navicular, cuboid, cuneiform and metatarsal kinematics during walking and our objective was to study the kinematic contributions these bones might make to foot function. A dynamic cadaver model of walking was used... Read More about In vitro study of foot kinematics using a dynamic walking cadaver model.

(De)constructing the risk categories in the AIM assessment model for children with sexually harmful behaviour (2007)
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Myers, J. (2007). (De)constructing the risk categories in the AIM assessment model for children with sexually harmful behaviour. Children & Society, 21(5), 365-377. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1099-0860.2006.00053.x

This article critically analyses the AIM Assessment Model for children who have sexually harmful behaviour, exploring the underpinning knowledge and the processes involved. The model reflects current trends in the assessment of children, in child wel... Read More about (De)constructing the risk categories in the AIM assessment model for children with sexually harmful behaviour.

E-learning and professional development – never too old to learn (2007)
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Gill, A. (2007). E-learning and professional development – never too old to learn. British Journal of Nursing, 16(17), 1084-1088. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2007.16.17.27255

A growing concern among healthcare professionals is the need to continually update knowledge and skills in order to enhance clinical practice. It is recognized that there are major concerns about recruitment and retention of staff within health care,... Read More about E-learning and professional development – never too old to learn.

The functional mobility scale : ability to detect change following single event multilevel surgery (2007)
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Harvey, A., Graham, H., Morris, M., Baker, R., & Wolfe, R. (2007). The functional mobility scale : ability to detect change following single event multilevel surgery. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 49(8), 603-607. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2007.00603.x

The aim of this study was to examine the ability of the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) to detect change in children with cerebral palsy (CP) undergoing single event multilevel surgery (SEMLS). A retrospective study was conducted of gait laborato... Read More about The functional mobility scale : ability to detect change following single event multilevel surgery.

How can we improve choice provision for childbearing women? (2007)
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Hollins Martin, C. J. (2007). How can we improve choice provision for childbearing women?. British Journal of Midwifery, 15(8), 480-484

Obedience research has shown that under situational pressures and within hierarchical relationships, people have a propensity towards submission to authority (Milgram, 1974). Once they have done so, their actions are no longer guided by their own val... Read More about How can we improve choice provision for childbearing women?.