Publications by authors named "Zsofia Palya"

Purpose: In the case of Hungarian folk dancers, it is crucial to maintain correct posture and promptly respond to imbalances. However, traditional dances often lack specific training to develop these skills.

Methods: In this present study, twelve dancers (8 male, 4 female, age: 21.

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We examined the effects of side-dominance on the laterality of standing stability using ground reaction force, motion capture (), and data in healthy young adults. We recruited participants with strong right ( = 15) and left ( = 9) hand and leg dominance (side-dominance). They stood on one or two legs on a pair of synchronized force platforms for 50 s with 60 s rest between three randomized stance trials.

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Dog harnesses are becoming more popular, with their large variety stemming from the idea that different dogs and scenarios require different types of harnesses. While their benefits over collars are self-explanatory, there is a lack of research on their effect on gait, and even the existing studies examine only a limited set of parameters. The goal of present study was to establish a method capable of quantifying canine gait in detail.

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