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Design of a Sensor-Technology-Augmented Gait and Balance Monitoring System for Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Hong Kong: A Pilot Feasibility Study by Zhao, Yang, Yu, Lisha, Fan, Xiaomao, Pang, Marco Y. C., Tsui, Kwok-Leung, Wang, Hailiang

“…Routine assessments of gait and balance have been recognized as an effective approach for preventing falls by issuing early warnings and implementing…”
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Fear of falling is independently associated with recurrent falls in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a 1-year prospective study by Mak, Margaret K. Y., Pang, Marco Y. C.

“…The present study aimed to examine whether fear of falling (FoF) could independently predict recurrent falls in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Seventy…”
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A Community-Based Fitness and Mobility Exercise Program for Older Adults with Chronic Stroke: A Randomized, Controlled Trial by Pang, Marco Y. C., Eng, Janice J., Dawson, Andrew S., McKay, Heather A., Harris, Jocelyn E.

“…Objectives: To examine the effects of a community‐based group exercise program for older individuals with chronic stroke. Design: Prospective, single‐blind,…”
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Balance confidence and functional mobility are independently associated with falls in people with Parkinson’s disease by Mak, Margaret K. Y., Pang, Marco Y. C.

“…The present study aimed to examine the association of falls with self-perceived balance confidence level, and balance and mobility performance in patients with…”
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Parkinsonian single fallers versus recurrent fallers: different fall characteristics and clinical features by Mak, Margaret K. Y., Pang, Marco Y. C.

“…The study aimed to compare the fall characteristics between parkinsonian single (P-SF) and recurrent fallers (P-RF), and the clinical features among…”
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The effects of whole body vibration therapy on bone mineral density and leg muscle strength in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lau, Ricky WK, Liao, Lin-Rong, Yu, Felix, Teo, Tilda, Chung, Raymond CK, Pang, Marco YC

“…Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was undertaken to determine whether whole body vibration improves bone mineral…”
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Split-Belt Treadmill Stepping in Infants Suggests Autonomous Pattern Generators for the Left and Right Leg in Humans by Yang, Jaynie F, Lamont, Erin V, Pang, Marco Y. C

“…The behavior of the pattern generator for walking in human infants (7-12 months of age) was studied by supporting the infants to step on a split-belt…”
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Impacts of Cigarette Smoke (CS) on Muscle Derangement in Rodents-A Systematic Review by He, Aaron W J, Ngai, Shirley P C, Cheung, Kwok Kuen, Lau, Benson W M, Sánchez-Vidaña, Dalinda-Isabel, Pang, Marco Y C

“…Cigarette smoke (CS) is the major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and can induce systemic manifestations, such as skeletal muscle…”
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Muscle activity and vibration transmissibility during whole‐body vibration in chronic stroke by Huang, Meizhen, Pang, Marco Y. C.

“…Purpose This study aimed to investigate the influence of whole‐body vibration (WBV) frequency, amplitude, and body posture on lower limb muscle activation…”
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Knee Muscle Strength and Visual Acuity are the Most Important Modifiable Predictors of Falls in Patients after Hip Fracture Surgery: A Prospective Study by Yau, Dora T. Y., Chung, Raymond C. K., Pang, Marco Y. C.

“…Our purpose was to identify risk factors for falls among older adults who had recently undergone hip fracture surgery. The subjects in this study were 69 older…”
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Determinants of Satisfaction With Community Reintegration in Older Adults With Chronic Stroke: Role of Balance Self-Efficacy by Pang, Marco Y C, Eng, Janice J, Miller, William C

“…Many people with stroke have a low level of satisfaction with community reintegration. Although previous studies focused on the effect of physical factors on…”
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The initiation of the swing phase in human infant stepping: importance of hip position and leg loading by Pang, Marco Y. C., Yang, Jaynie F.

“…Hip extension and low load in the extensor muscles are important sensory signals that allow a decerebrate or spinal cat to advance from the stance phase to the…”
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Effects of different vibration frequencies on muscle strength, bone turnover and walking endurance in chronic stroke by Yang, Zhenhui, Miller, Tiev, Xiang, Zou, Pang, Marco Y. C.

“…This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of different whole body vibration (WBV) frequencies on concentric and eccentric leg muscle…”
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A systematic review and network meta-analysis on the optimal wavelength of low-level light therapy (LLLT) in treating knee osteoarthritis symptoms by Fan, Tianxiang, Li, Yang, Wong, Arnold Y. L., Liang, Xiao, Yuan, Yarou, Xia, Peng, Yao, Zhi, Wang, Deli, Pang, Marco Y. C., Ding, Changhai, Zhu, Zhaohua, Li, Ye, Fu, Siu Ngor

“…Objectives To compare the efficacy of the various wavelengths of low-level light therapy (LLLT) in alleviating knee pain, dysfunction, and stiffness in…”
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Reduced hip bone mineral density is related to physical fitness and leg lean mass in ambulatory individuals with chronic stroke by PANG, Marco Y. C, ENG, Janice J, MCKAY, Heather A, DAWSON, Andrew S

“…Following a stroke, the reduced level of physical activity and functional use of the paretic leg may lead to bone loss and muscle atrophy. These factors and…”
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Adapting to the Mechanical Properties and Active Force of an Exoskeleton by Altering Muscle Synergies in Chronic Stroke Survivors by Rinaldi, Linda, Yeung, Ling-Fung, Lam, Patrick Chi-Hong, Pang, Marco Y. C., Tong, Raymond Kai-Yu, Cheung, Vincent C. K.

“…Chronic stroke survivors often suffer from gait impairment resistant to intervention. Recent rehabilitation strategies based on gait training with powered…”
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Whole-Body Vibration Has No Effect on Neuromotor Function and Falls in Chronic Stroke by LAU, Ricky W. K, PING YIP, Shea, PANG, Marco Y. C

“…Whole-body vibration therapy has gained increasing popularity in enhancing neuromotor function in various patient populations. It remains uncertain, however,…”
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The effect of whole body vibration on balance, mobility and falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lam, Freddy M.H, Lau, Ricky W.K, Chung, Raymond C.K, Pang, Marco Y.C

“…Abstract This systematic review aimed to examine the effect of WBV on balance, mobility and falls among older adults. The databases used included MEDLINE, the…”
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Use of whole body vibration in individuals with chronic stroke: Transmissibility and signal purity by Huang, Meizhen, Tang, Chak-yin, Pang, Marco Y.C.

“…This study examined (1) the influence of whole body vibration (WBV) frequency (20 Hz, 30 Hz, 40 Hz), amplitude (low: 0.8 mm and high: 1.5 mm) and body postures…”
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Effectiveness and cost of integrated cognitive and balance training for balance and falls in cerebellar ataxia: a blinded two-arm parallel group RCT by Winser, Stanley J, Chan, Anne Y Y, Whitney, Susan L, Chen, Cynthia H, Pang, Marco Y C

“…In patients with cerebellar ataxia (CA), dual-tasking deteriorates the performance of one or both tasks. Evaluate the effects of 4 weeks of cognitive-coupled…”
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