Sophie Laforest
Biographic Data
| ID | 3480249 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sophie Laforest |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sophie |
| FAMILY NAME | Laforest |
| SIGNATURE | LAFOREST S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Université de Montréal |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Effect of a Fall Prevention Program on Balance Maintenance Using a Quasi-experimental Design in Real-World Settings
Structured group exercise programs offered in community-based settings can maintain selected components of balance for several months after the program's end
Impact of a Community-Based Falls Prevention Program on Maintenance of Physical Activity Among Older Adults
These preliminary findings suggest that programs such as Stand Up! have the potential to stimulate continued involvement in physical activity
Skateparks as a health-resource: Are They as Dangerous as They Look
Skateboarding raises an interesting dilemma in the field of health promotion. While public health institutions are engaged in unprecedented efforts to counter the sedentary lifestyles of youth, the promotion of lifestyle sports and active leisure practices, such as skateboarding, is tempered by the potential risks of injuries. The health-risks associated with skateboarding have generally been viewed through the lens of epidemiology. Sociology, on…
Staying connected: Neighbourhood correlates of social participation among older adults living in an urban environment in Montreal, Quebec
Alongside community involvement, promoting social participation has been identified as a key strategy of fostering empowerment, one of the central tenets of the health promotion movement. Engagement in social and productive activities appears to be particularly beneficial to older adults, as it has been found to be associated with positive outcomes on a variety of health indicators. It is therefore critical to identify factors that might lead to …
Moving Forward in Fall Prevention: An Intervention to Improve Balance Among Older Adults in Real-World Settings
Objectives. We investigated the effectiveness of a group-based exercise intervention to improve balancing ability among older adults delivered in natural settings by staff in local community organizations. Methods. The main component of the intervention consisted of biweekly group-based exercise sessions conducted over 12 weeks by a professional, coupled with home-based exercises. In a quasiexperimental design, 10 community organizations working …
What Do Canadian Seniors Say Supports Their Quality of Life: Findings from a National Participatory Research Study
Severity of fall injuries on sand or grass in playgrounds
2] 2] Most sand surfaces are in public playgrounds, while grass is used mostly at home where up to 25% of accidents occur. 2 4 This study aimed at comparing the risk of severe injuries after a fall on sand or on grass
Skateparks as a health-resource: Are They as Dangerous as They Look
Skateboarding raises an interesting dilemma in the field of health promotion. While public health institutions are engaged in unprecedented efforts to counter the sedentary lifestyles of youth, the promotion of lifestyle sports and active leisure practices, such as skateboarding, is tempered by the potential risks of injuries. The health-risks associated with skateboarding have generally been viewed through the lens of epidemiology. Sociology, on…
What Do Canadian Seniors Say Supports Their Quality of Life: Findings from a National Participatory Research Study
Severity of fall injuries on sand or grass in playgrounds
2] 2] Most sand surfaces are in public playgrounds, while grass is used mostly at home where up to 25% of accidents occur. 2 4 This study aimed at comparing the risk of severe injuries after a fall on sand or on grass
What Do Canadian Seniors Say Supports Their Quality of Life: Findings from a National Participatory Research Study
Moving Forward in Fall Prevention: An Intervention to Improve Balance Among Older Adults in Real-World Settings
Objectives. We investigated the effectiveness of a group-based exercise intervention to improve balancing ability among older adults delivered in natural settings by staff in local community organizations. Methods. The main component of the intervention consisted of biweekly group-based exercise sessions conducted over 12 weeks by a professional, coupled with home-based exercises. In a quasiexperimental design, 10 community organizations working …
Staying connected: Neighbourhood correlates of social participation among older adults living in an urban environment in Montreal, Quebec
Alongside community involvement, promoting social participation has been identified as a key strategy of fostering empowerment, one of the central tenets of the health promotion movement. Engagement in social and productive activities appears to be particularly beneficial to older adults, as it has been found to be associated with positive outcomes on a variety of health indicators. It is therefore critical to identify factors that might lead to …
Impact of a Community-Based Falls Prevention Program on Maintenance of Physical Activity Among Older Adults
These preliminary findings suggest that programs such as Stand Up! have the potential to stimulate continued involvement in physical activity
Skateparks as a health-resource: Are They as Dangerous as They Look
Skateboarding raises an interesting dilemma in the field of health promotion. While public health institutions are engaged in unprecedented efforts to counter the sedentary lifestyles of youth, the promotion of lifestyle sports and active leisure practices, such as skateboarding, is tempered by the potential risks of injuries. The health-risks associated with skateboarding have generally been viewed through the lens of epidemiology. Sociology, on…
Effect of a Fall Prevention Program on Balance Maintenance Using a Quasi-experimental Design in Real-World Settings
Structured group exercise programs offered in community-based settings can maintain selected components of balance for several months after the program's end
Medicine (6 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Injury prevention (4 works) · Occupational safety and health (4 works) · Poison control (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention (3 works) · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works)