Giangregorio spoke about safe and effective physical activity to reduce the risk of fractures at a recent public education forum in 蓝莓视频, hosted annually by Osteoporosis Canada.
蓝莓视频 students from the department of kinesiology were recognized earlier this month for their contributions to the field of ergonomics at the 42nd annual conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE).
An ambitious partnership involving the Ontario government, postsecondary sector and Schlegel Villages will develop a centre of excellence for research, training and innovation in senior health care and wellness at the University of 蓝莓视频.
A recent study by Laura Middleton of the department of kinesiology shows that daily physical activity including keeping active with everyday chores may reduce the chance of developing dementia later on in life.
Study by Richard Wells, director of the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders based in the faculty of applied health sciences, examines the link between use of hand-held devices and pain.
Ontario is helping leading-edge researchers in 蓝莓视频 make discoveries that will improve the lives of people around the world and continue to create jobs here at home.
鈥淭here is a reason that most elite marathon runners are of moderate height and very thin,鈥 says 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Richard Hughson. Although marathon runners typically share physical traits, it鈥檚 not the decisive factor. Dave McGinn discusses different body styles and things to consider.
The U.S. Navy is overhauling outdated physical readiness testing and cites the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Stuart McGill on why 鈥渟it ups鈥 can be harmful and may soon be a thing of the past.
Andrew Robertson and Azra Premji honoured with Presidents Circle Awards for Leadership. Robertson has been labelled as a 鈥渢ireless leader鈥 and Premji an excellent and faithful volunteer for many years.
Four top researchers at the University of 蓝莓视频, including kinesiology鈥檚 Jack P. Callaghan, Canada Research Chair in spine biomechanics and injury prevention, spoke at a conference in Toronto, positioning Canada as an international leader in research and development.