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Avigdor Zask

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Taylor M, Ambrens M, Hawley-Hague H, Todd C, Close J, Lord S, et al.
Age Ageing . 2024 Aug; 53(8). PMID: 39113467
Background: StandingTall uses eHealth to deliver evidence-based balance and functional strength exercises. Clinical trials have demonstrated improved balance, reduced falls and fall-related injuries and high adherence. This study aimed to...
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Kelly H, Smith J, Verdonschot A, Kennedy S, Scott J, McKay H, et al.
BMJ Open . 2023 Nov; 13(11):e075488. PMID: 37914300
Introduction: In Australia, only 22% of male and 8% of female adolescents meet the muscle-strengthening physical activity guidelines, and few school-based interventions support participation in resistance training (RT). After promising...
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Zask A, Pattinson M, Ashton D, Ahmadi M, Trost S, Irvine S, et al.
Health Promot J Austr . 2022 Dec; 34(4):799-808. PMID: 36527187
Issue Addressed: Approximately 77% of NSW children aged 5 to 15 years do not meet physical activity guidelines and many spend a considerable amount of time sitting. Active breaks at...
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Taylor M, Todd C, ORourke S, Clemson L, Close J, Lord S, et al.
BMJ Open . 2021 Jul; 11(7):e048395. PMID: 34312204
Introduction: One in three people aged 65 years and over fall each year. The health, economic and personal impact of falls will grow substantially in the coming years due to...
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Fry D, Zask A
Health Promot Int . 2016 Apr; 32(5):901-912. PMID: 27099241
There is evidence of a correlation between adoption of the Ottawa Charter's framework of five action areas and health promotion programme effectiveness, but the Charter's framework has not been as...
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Barnett L, Lai S, Veldman S, Hardy L, Cliff D, Morgan P, et al.
Sports Med . 2016 Feb; 46(11):1663-1688. PMID: 26894274
Background: Gross motor competence confers health benefits, but levels in children and adolescents are low. While interventions can improve gross motor competence, it remains unclear which correlates should be targeted...
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Barnett L, Zask A, Rose L, Hughes D, Adams J
J Phys Act Health . 2014 May; 12(3):319-21. PMID: 24809753
Background: Fundamental movement skills are a correlate of physical activity and weight status. Children who participated in a preschool intervention had greater movement skill proficiency and improved anthropometric measures (waist...
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Klinner C, Carter S, Rychetnik L, Li V, Daley M, Zask A, et al.
Health Promot Int . 2014 May; 30(4):891-902. PMID: 24800758
We examine the perspectives of health promotion practitioners on their approaches to determining health promotion practice, in particular on the role of research and relationships in this process. Using Grounded...
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Barnett L, Ridgers N, Zask A, Salmon J
J Sci Med Sport . 2014 Feb; 18(1):98-102. PMID: 24485803
Objectives: To determine reliability and face validity of an instrument to assess young children's perceived fundamental movement skill competence. Design: Validation and reliability study. Methods: A pictorial instrument based on...
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Zask A, Barnett L, Rose L, Brooks L, Molyneux M, Hughes D, et al.
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act . 2012 Oct; 9:127. PMID: 23088707
Background: Movement skill competence (e.g. the ability to throw, run and kick) is a potentially important physical activity determinant. However, little is known about the long-term impact of interventions to...