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<P>This section covers:<ul><li>Road safety pamphlets relating to pedestrian safety</li><li>Accident statistics</li><li>Reports and proposals for safety improvement</li><li>Safety strategies</li><li>Case studies and reports related to accident prevention</li><li>Case studies and reports related to street crime and perception of crime</li></ul></P>

Quantitative evaluation of walking style from the temporal and spatial etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:13
Abstract - Quantitative evaluation of walking style etc - Web page
For effective guidance of walking, the authors developed a quantitative method for evaluating the quality of walking based on physical feature parameters reflecting the views of specialists in walking guidance. The concept of quality of walking comprises foot movement, balance, including the upper body, and the aesthetic aspect.
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exercise
orthopaedic research
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--3.28 Bio-mechanical research & walking
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Road safety coordination (Timaru)

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 19/08/2006 - 02:35
Road safety coordination (Timaru) - Web page
Includes information on the South Canterbury Road Safety Trust along with accident statistics for the area.
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Timaru District Council
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Safety
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Local government
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road safety co-ordinator
statistics
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--3.50 Pedestrian safety promotion
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Effect of joint flexibility on walking economy in middle-aged and older people

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/08/2006 - 22:25
Abstract - Effect of joint flexibility on walking economy etc - Web page
The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effect of joint flexibility on walking economy.
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Safety
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physical activity
physical fitness
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
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Reliability of the 400m usual-pace walk test as an assessment of mobility limitation in older adults

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/08/2006 - 22:20
Abstract - Reliability of the 400m usual-pace walk test etc - Web page
This paper assessed the test-retest reliability of the 400-m usual-pace walk test (400-MWT), and to determine whether the 4-m walk test predicts inability to walk 400m
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physical activity
400 m walk test
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
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Brisk walking speed in older adults who walk for exercise

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/08/2006 - 22:14
Abstract - Brisk walking speed in older adults etc - Web page
This paper aimed to determine the self-selected exercise intensity of older adults who report that they walk briskly for exercise.
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Safety
Health
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physical activity
exercise
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
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Foot pressure distribution during walking in young and old adults

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 23:47
Abstract - Foot pressure distribution etc - Web page
Measurement of foot pressure distribution (FPD) is clinically useful for evaluation of foot and gait pathologies. The effects of healthy aging on FPD during walking are not well known.
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Safety
Health
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elder health
physical activity
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--3.28 Bio-mechanical research & walking
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The influence of walking performed immediately before meals with moderate fat content etc

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 23:41
Abstract - The influence of walking performed immediately before etc - Web page
Postprandial lipemia is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease. Single bouts of moderate exercise may lower this risk, but the minimum duration of moderate intensity exercise that still lowers postprandial lipemia is not known.
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Safety
Health
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physical activity
blood lipid profiles
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--3.25 Walking & obesity
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Habitual walking and its correlation to better physical function

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 03:10
Habitual walking and its correlation to better physical function: implications for prevention of physical disability in older persons - Web page
The objective of this paper was to determine the association between participation in habitual physical activity (including walking, shopping, and indoor and outdoor activities) and l
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Safety
Health
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fitness walking
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
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