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The Effects of Aquatic Plyometric Training on Lower Limb Power and Agility of University Rugby and Soccer Athletes S Roopchand-Martin1, B Gayle1, D Evelyn2, S Creary-Yan1

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.093
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
This study examined the effects of a six week aquatic plyometric training program on speed, agility and anaerobic power on soccer and rugby athletes at The University of the West Indies. Outcome measures utilized included the Illinois Agility, Vertical Jump and Running Anaerobic Sprint Tests.

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To determine the effects of aquatic plyometric training on lower limb power and agility of rugby and soccer players at The University of the West Indies.

Received: 
12 Jun, 2018
Accepted: 
07 Aug, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Agility
anaerobic power
aquatic training
plyometrics
rugby
soccer
Journal Authors: 
S Roopchand-Martin
B Gayle
D Evelyn
S Creary-Yan
e-Published: 08 Mar, 2019

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Physical Activity Levels, Perceived Barriers to Exercise and Development of Secondary Conditions in Community Dwelling Persons with Spinal Cord Injury

Issue: 
Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.178
Pages: 
357–62
Synopsis: 
This manuscript explored the exercise levels of community dwelling persons with spinal cord injury after receiving rehabilitation at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre. This study also aimed to discover the perceived barriers to exercise, and the resulting secondary health complications.

ABSTRACT 

Received: 
04 Apr, 2018
Accepted: 
03 Aug, 2018
Published: 
21 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2018_357_362.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Barriers to exercise
physical activity levels
secondary health conditions
spinal cord injury
Journal Authors: 
S Roopchand-Martin
K Gayle
S Graham
S Creary-Yan
S Harris-Henry
e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

Physical Activity Levels, Perceived Barriers to Exercise and Development of Secondary Conditions in Community Dwelling Persons with Spinal Cord Injury

DOI: 
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
This manuscript explored the exercise levels of community dwelling persons with spinal cord injury after receiving rehabilitation at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre. This study also aimed to discover the perceived barriers to exercise, and the resulting secondary health complications.
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Journal Authors: 
S Roopchand-Martin
K Gayle
S Graham
S Creary-Yan
S Harris-Henry
e-Published: 04 Dec, 2018

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Level of Caregiver Burden in Jamaican Stroke Caregivers and Relationship between Selected Sociodemographic Variables

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.060
Pages: 
605–9
Synopsis: 
This manuscript examines caregiver burden among a small sample of primary caregivers of stroke patients in Jamaica. The Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale and a demographic sheet were administered to the caregivers. The stroke survivors completed the Barthel Index and the Geriatric Depression Scale. Relationships between burden and selected variables were analysed.
ABSTRACT
 
Objective: This study sought to determine the level of caregiver burden present in Jamaican stroke caregivers and to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and selected sociodemographic variables.
 
Received: 
05 Mar, 2013
Revised: 
23 Jul, 2013
Accepted: 
20 Aug, 2013
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon roopchand-martin_and_creary-yan-caregiver_burden_in_stroke.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Stroke
Bakas caregiving outcomes scale
caregiver burden
Journal Authors: 
S Roopchand-Martin
S Creary-Yan
e-Published: 11 Jun, 2014
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