DOES A WII-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM ENHANCE BALANCE CONTROL OF INDEPENDENTLY FUNCTIONING OLDER ADULTS? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Does a Wii-based exercise program enhance balance control of independently functioning older adults? A systematic review

Yocheved Laufer, Gali Dar, Einat Kodesh Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel Background: Exercise programs that challenge an individual’s balance have been shown to reduce the risk of falls among older adults.Virtual reality computer-based technology that provides the u

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A systematic review of prediction models for spontaneous preterm birth in singleton asymptomatic pregnant women with risk factors

Backgrounds: Spontaneous preterm birth (SPB) is a global problem.Early screening, identification, and prevention in asymptomatic pregnant women with risk factors for preterm birth can help reduce the incidence and mortality of preterm births.Therefore, this study systematically reviewed prediction models for spontaneous preterm birth, summarised th

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NFT Digital Twins: A Digitalization Strategy to Preserve and Sustain Miao Silver Craftsmanship in the Metaverse Era

Miao silver, generally referred to as the unique silver ornaments manufactured by the Miao ethnicity with over 400 years of history, was listed as a Chinese national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.Through primary research methods, including local investigation, interviews, and workshops at Maliao Village in Guizhou, this study found that size

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