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B. Zumbo, PhD
One-third of people older than 65 and one-half of people older than 80 fall at least once per year.[1-4] Research indicates that the decrease in functional fitness caused by reduced sensation and vestibular... Read More
Running is one of the oldest and simplest types of aerobic activity. Unfortunately, running also has very high injury rates. For example, Macera and colleagues[1] reported that 24% to 65% of runners can expect to... Read More
The increased popularity of running among members of the general population is not surprising, given the ease and economy of participating in a running program. All that anyone needs is a stretch of road and a pair of... Read More
Introduction The retention of primary care physicians in rural areas of Canada remains one of the most persistent problems confronting Canadian health care.[1-3] British Columbia is no exception, with many rural... Read More