Sedentary lifestyle as a risk factor for low back pain : a systematic review (2009)
Chen, Shu-Mei, Liu, Mei-Fang, Cook, Jill, Bass, Shona, Lo,Sing Kai
Objectives To review systematically studies examining the association between sedentary lifestyle and low back pain (LBP) using a comprehensive definition of sedentary behaviour including prolonged...
The use of auricular examination for screening heaptic disorders (2009)
Cheing, Gladys Lai-Ying, Wan, Sharon, Lo, Sing Kai
Researches on auricular acupuncture (AA) have examined mainly its treatment effects. This study aimed to investigate the accuracy and precision of using auricular examination (AE) as a complementary...
Do physical disabilities affect self-perceived quality of life in adolescents? (2009)
Lin, Jau-Hong, Ju, Yun-Huei, Lee, Shwn-Jen, Wang, Hui-Yi, Teng, Ya-Ling, Lo, Sing Kai, ...
Wang, Wei Chun, Zhang, Anthony Lin, Rasmussen, Bodil, Lin, Li-Wei, Dunning, Trisha, Kang, Seung Wan, ...
Objective : This systematic review aimed to critically appraise published clinical trials designed to assess the effect of Tai Chi on psychosocial well-being.Data Sources : Databases searched...
Chen, Kuei-Min, Lin, Jong-Ni, Lin, Huey-Shyan, Wu, Hui-Chuan, Chen, Wen-Ting, Li, Chun-Huw, ...
BackgroundStudies support the positive effects that Tai Chi has on the physical health of older adults. However, many older adults residing in long-term care facilities feel too weak to practice...
Promoting transportation cycling for women : the role of bicycle infrastructure (2008)
Garrard, Jan, Rose, Geoffrey, Lo, Sing Kai
Objective.Females are substantially less likely than males to cycle for transport in countries with low bicycle transport mode share. We investigated whether female commuter cyclists were more likely...
Improper motorcycle helmet use in provincial areas of a developing country (2008)
Li, Li-Ping, Li, Gong-Li, Cai, Qi_en, Zhang, Anthony Lin, Lo, Sing Kai
Lau, Ka-Ming, Chow, Susanna, Lo, Sing Kai
Despite increased concern for the health related quality of life (HRQOL) of people with disabilities, little is known about the HRQOL of children with developmental disabilities. The present study...
Fransen, Marlene, Anderson, Craig, Douglas, Jan, MacMahon, Stephen, Neal, Bruce, Norton, Robyn, ...
Objectives To determine the benefits and risks of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) as prophylaxis for ectopic bone formation in patients undergoing total hip replacement (or revision)...
Cao, Yuelong, Shi, Yinyu, Zheng, Yuxing, Shi, Meiyu, Lo, Sing Kai
The blood-nourishing and hard-softening (BNHS) capsule is a traditional Chinese formula used in the symptomatic treatment of inflammation and pain. We conducted this randomized controlled trial to...
Russell, Aaron, Hesselink, Matthijs, Lo, Sing Kai, Schrauwen, Patrick
Endurance exercise improves insulin sensitivity and increases fat oxidation, which are partly facilitated by the induction of metabolic transcription factors. Next to exercise, increased levels of...
Chow, Susanna, Lo, Sing Kai, Cummins, Robert
Although illnesses and diseases are thought to adversely affect quality of life (QoL), whether children who have physical disabilities (PD) from a young age adapt to the effect of developmental...
Lin, Jau-Hong, Wang, Wen-Chung, Sheu, Ching-Fan, Lo, Sing Kai, Hsueh, I-Ping, Hsieh, Ching-Lin
A Rasch analysis was used to assess the unidimensionality and appropriateness of the scoring level of a 13-item self-perceived change in quality of life scale (CQOL) for stroke patients. A total of...
City and country living (2005)
Robert A. Cummins, Melanie Davern, Erik Okerstrom, Sing Kai Lo, Richard Eckersley
Compiled by the ACQOL, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index monitors the subjective well-being of the Australian population. Each survey involves a telephone interview with a new sample of 2000...
Living alone, social support, and feeling lonely among the elderly (2004)
Yeh, Shu-Chuan Jennifer, Lo, Sing Kai
This study aimed to describe the characteristics of the elderly population living alone, and to examine how living alone relates to feeling lonely. Interviews were conducted with a stratified random...
Joint range of motion limitations in children and young adults with spinal muscular atrophy (2004)
Wang, Hui Yi, Ju, Yun Huei, Chen, Shu Mei, Lo, Sing Kai, Jong, Yuh Jyh
ObjectivesTo elicit descriptive data about limited joint range of motion (ROM) in subjects with type II or III spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and to examine the relation between the number of motions...
Chui, A., Au-Yeung, S., Lo, Sing Kai
Purpose : Which functional tests on mobility and balance can better screen older people at risk of falls is unclear. This study aims to compare the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Tinetti Mobility Score...