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Frailty in Ageing research department
Expertise
FRIA has experience in the following topics:
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development and validation of strength and fatigue resistance measurements in elderly persons and geriatric patients
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development of health classification systems for elderly persons
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evaluation of the effect of strength training in elderly persons (muscular parameters and inflammation)
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reaction time tests
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surface EMG
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interaction between inflammation and various heat shock proteins (in serum & peripheral blood mononuclear cells [PBMC])
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evaluation of rigidity & stiffness in elderly persons
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gait analysis using accelerometry
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evaluation and treatment of postural alterations at higher age
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cell cultures (fibroblasts, PBMC, various cell lines)
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motivators, facilitators and barriers for physical activity in elderly persons
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