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Literature have shown the positive effects of participation in classical sports on children health. However, selection of the sports modality must be performed according to motivations and individual needs related to age and gender. Innovative ideas are necessary to increase their participation, so alternative sport modalities need to emerge. The purpose of the present study was to know if a new racket sport of reduced play space provokes similar physiological and psychological effects to traditional sports [basketball (BASKET) and indoor football (FUTSAL)] in children with and without overweight at primary school. A cross-sectional study was developed with 54 children (10.4±0.1 years old; 44.4% with overweight) who participated in one session of 25 minutes of each sport. Physiological [total physical activity (TPA), mean (MHR) and maximum heart rate (MXHR), activity energy expenditure (AEE)] and psychological [rate of perceive exertion (RPE), affect, enjoyment)] parameters were evaluated., La literatura ha demostrado los efectos positivos de la participación en los deportes clásicos sobre la salud de los niños. Sin embargo, la selección de la modalidad deportiva debe realizarse de acuerdo con las motivaciones y las necesidades individuales relacionadas con la edad y el género. Se necesitan ideas innovadoras para aumentar su participación, por lo que deben surgir modalidades deportivas alternativas. El propósito del presente estudio fue saber si un nuevo deporte de raqueta de espacio de juego reducido provoca efectos fisiológicos y psicológicos similares a los deportes tradicionales (baloncesto y fútbol sala) en niños con y sin sobrepeso en la escuela primaria. Se desarrolló un estudio transversal con 54 niños (10.4 ± 0.1 años; 44.4% con sobrepeso) que participaron en una sesión de 25 minutos de cada deporte. Se evaluaron los parámetros fisiológicos (actividad física total, frecuencia cardíaca media y máxima, gasto energético de actividad) y psicológicos (tasa de esfuerzo percibido, afecto, disfrute).

Background: Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose: Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle performance, static balance, functional independence and quality of life on fall risk as assessed with the Timed Up and Go test. Design: Crosssectional. Methods: Fifty-two residents aged 80 or older were assessed and distributed in one of the two study groups according to the time to complete the Timed Up and Go Test. A Kistler force platform and linear transducer was used to determinate lower limb muscle performance. Postural Stability was measured by recording the center of pressure. The EuroQol-5 dimension was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life and the Barthel Index was used to examine functional status. Student t-test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. Correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman or Pearson coefficient. ROC analysis was used to determine the cut-off points related to a decrease in the risk of a fall. Findings: Participants of no-fall risk group showed better lower limb performance, quality of life, and functional status. Cut-off points were determined for each outcome. Conclusions: Risk of falls in nursing home residents over the age of 80 is associated with lower limb muscle performance, functional status and quality of Life. Clinical Relevance: Cut-off points can be used by clinicians when working toward fall prevention and could help in determining the optimal lower limb muscle performance level for preventing falls.

Background: Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose: Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle performance, static balance, functional independence and quality of life on fall risk as assessed with the Timed Up and Go test. Design: Crosssectional. Methods: Fifty-two residents aged 80 or older were assessed and distributed in one of the two study groups according to the time to complete the Timed Up and Go Test. A Kistler force platform and linear transducer was used to determinate lower limb muscle performance. Postural Stability was measured by recording the center of pressure. The EuroQol-5 dimension was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life and the Barthel Index was used to examine functional status. Student t-test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. Correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman or Pearson coefficient. ROC analysis was used to determine the cut-off points related to a decrease in the risk of a fall. Findings: Participants of no-fall risk group showed better lower limb performance, quality of life, and functional status. Cut-off points were determined for each outcome. Conclusions: Risk of falls in nursing home residents over the age of 80 is associated with lower limb muscle performance, functional status and quality of Life. Clinical Relevance: Cut-off points can be used by clinicians when working toward fall prevention and could help in determining the optimal lower limb muscle performance level for preventing falls.

Background: Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose: Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle performance, static balance, functional independence and quality of life on fall risk as assessed with the Timed Up and Go test. Design: Crosssectional. Methods: Fifty-two residents aged 80 or older were assessed and distributed in one of the two study groups according to the time to complete the Timed Up and Go Test. A Kistler force platform and linear transducer was used to determinate lower limb muscle performance. Postural Stability was measured by recording the center of pressure. The EuroQol-5 dimension was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life and the Barthel Index was used to examine functional status. Student t-test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. Correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman or Pearson coefficient. ROC analysis was used to determine the cut-off points related to a decrease in the risk of a fall. Findings: Participants of no-fall risk group showed better lower limb performance, quality of life, and functional status. Cut-off points were determined for each outcome. Conclusions: Risk of falls in nursing home residents over the age of 80 is associated with lower limb muscle performance, functional status and quality of Life. Clinical Relevance: Cut-off points can be used by clinicians when working toward fall prevention and could help in determining the optimal lower limb muscle performance level for preventing falls.

Background: Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose: Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle performance, static balance, functional independence and quality of life on fall risk as assessed with the Timed Up and Go test. Design: Crosssectional. Methods: Fifty-two residents aged 80 or older were assessed and distributed in one of the two study groups according to the time to complete the Timed Up and Go Test. A Kistler force platform and linear transducer was used to determinate lower limb muscle performance. Postural Stability was measured by recording the center of pressure. The EuroQol-5 dimension was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life and the Barthel Index was used to examine functional status. Student t-test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. Correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman or Pearson coefficient. ROC analysis was used to determine the cut-off points related to a decrease in the risk of a fall. Findings: Participants of no-fall risk group showed better lower limb performance, quality of life, and functional status. Cut-off points were determined for each outcome. Conclusions: Risk of falls in nursing home residents over the age of 80 is associated with lower limb muscle performance, functional status and quality of Life. Clinical Relevance: Cut-off points can be used by clinicians when working toward fall prevention and could help in determining the optimal lower limb muscle performance level for preventing falls.

Background: Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose: Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle performance, static balance, functional independence and quality of life on fall risk as assessed with the Timed Up and Go test. Design: Crosssectional. Methods: Fifty-two residents aged 80 or older were assessed and distributed in one of the two study groups according to the time to complete the Timed Up and Go Test. A Kistler force platform and linear transducer was used to determinate lower limb muscle performance. Postural Stability was measured by recording the center of pressure. The EuroQol-5 dimension was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life and the Barthel Index was used to examine functional status. Student t-test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. Correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman or Pearson coefficient. ROC analysis was used to determine the cut-off points related to a decrease in the risk of a fall. Findings: Participants of no-fall risk group showed better lower limb performance, quality of life, and functional status. Cut-off points were determined for each outcome. Conclusions: Risk of falls in nursing home residents over the age of 80 is associated with lower limb muscle performance, functional status and quality of Life. Clinical Relevance: Cut-off points can be used by clinicians when working toward fall prevention and could help in determining the optimal lower limb muscle performance level for preventing falls.

Background: Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose: Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle performance, static balance, functional independence and quality of life on fall risk as assessed with the Timed Up and Go test. Design: Crosssectional. Methods: Fifty-two residents aged 80 or older were assessed and distributed in one of the two study groups according to the time to complete the Timed Up and Go Test. A Kistler force platform and linear transducer was used to determinate lower limb muscle performance. Postural Stability was measured by recording the center of pressure. The EuroQol-5 dimension was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life and the Barthel Index was used to examine functional status. Student t-test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. Correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman or Pearson coefficient. ROC analysis was used to determine the cut-off points related to a decrease in the risk of a fall. Findings: Participants of no-fall risk group showed better lower limb performance, quality of life, and functional status. Cut-off points were determined for each outcome. Conclusions: Risk of falls in nursing home residents over the age of 80 is associated with lower limb muscle performance, functional status and quality of Life. Clinical Relevance: Cut-off points can be used by clinicians when working toward fall prevention and could help in determining the optimal lower limb muscle performance level for preventing falls.

Background: Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose: Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle performance, static balance, functional independence and quality of life on fall risk as assessed with the Timed Up and Go test. Design: Crosssectional. Methods: Fifty-two residents aged 80 or older were assessed and distributed in one of the two study groups according to the time to complete the Timed Up and Go Test. A Kistler force platform and linear transducer was used to determinate lower limb muscle performance. Postural Stability was measured by recording the center of pressure. The EuroQol-5 dimension was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life and the Barthel Index was used to examine functional status. Student t-test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. Correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman or Pearson coefficient. ROC analysis was used to determine the cut-off points related to a decrease in the risk of a fall. Findings: Participants of no-fall risk group showed better lower limb performance, quality of life, and functional status. Cut-off points were determined for each outcome. Conclusions: Risk of falls in nursing home residents over the age of 80 is associated with lower limb muscle performance, functional status and quality of Life. Clinical Relevance: Cut-off points can be used by clinicians when working toward fall prevention and could help in determining the optimal lower limb muscle performance level for preventing falls.

Psyllid populations at six locations in central Florida and one location in southern Florida were sampled monthly and the proportion of adult psyllids carrying Liberibacter asiaticus was measured using QPCR of pooled samples. The Florida Automated Weather Network was used to estimate environmental conditions at these locations. Prevalence was highest during the last three months of the year, but psyllids with Liberibacter asiaticus could be found at all times. Fluctuations in prevalence associated with gender and abdominal color are also examined.

Psyllid populations at six locations in central Florida and one location in southern Florida were sampled monthly and the proportion of adult psyllids carrying Liberibacter asiaticus was measured using QPCR of pooled samples. The Florida Automated Weather Network was used to estimate environmental conditions at these locations. Prevalence was highest during the last three months of the year, but psyllids with Liberibacter asiaticus could be found at all times. Fluctuations in prevalence associated with gender and abdominal color are also examined.

Plant hosts, life cycle, crop damage, and pest management information for this pest of citrus and other closely related plants.

Plant hosts, life cycle, crop damage, and pest management information for this pest of citrus and other closely related plants.

The Army requires a method of deploying a GPS Pseudolite to several hundred or thousand feet altitude to provide augmented GPS signals. To meet this need Carolina Unmanned Vehicles, Inc. is developing the Helikite Elevated Platform (HEP), consisting of a small tethered blimp mounted in a special Carrier that allows operation by a single person. It can be towed by a HMMWV or other small vehicle. HEP may also be used for Differential GPS support to enhance areas such as helicopter all weather navigation. Other payloads can include video cameras, COMINT/SIGINT receivers, jammers or communication equipment. The project will provide an improved capability for the military and civilian agencies for continuous low cost elevation of a variety of payloads to several thousand feet, with minimum manpower, training and investment., Original contains color plates: All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white. Topic A00-134.

The Army requires a method of deploying a GPS Pseudolite to several hundred or thousand feet altitude to provide augmented GPS signals. To meet this need Carolina Unmanned Vehicles, Inc. is developing the Helikite Elevated Platform (HEP), consisting of a small tethered blimp mounted in a special Carrier that allows operation by a single person. It can be towed by a HMMWV or other small vehicle. HEP may also be used for Differential GPS support to enhance areas such as helicopter all weather navigation. Other payloads can include video cameras, COMINT /SIGINT receivers, jammers or communication equipment. The project will provide an improved capability for the military and civilian agencies for continuous low cost elevation of a variety of payloads to several thousand feet, with minimum manpower, training and investment., Original contains color plates: All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.

The purpose of this study was to report normative values of the amplitude of joint wrist motions and grip strength for older age groups., Click on the link below to access the article (may not be free).

A preliminary design for a 20 mm cannon shell containing a freefall flare was developed. A set of design requirements for both an illumination flare and an infrared decoy were outlined. The final design can meet or exceed all the requirements. The flare shell travels for approximately 2.75 seconds after firing at which time the flare is ejected from the rear of the shell. The flare is decelerated by retractable drag fins for one quarter of a second before ignition. The flare has a burn time of approximately 6 seconds. Approximately 25 flare shells can produce the same illumination as a 2 million candle-power parachute flare although, of course, for a much shorter time. The flare shells fired in front of the aircraft may be used in target search allowing the parachute flares to be used to illuminate already located targets.