In Performance-based functional evaluation of non-operative and operative treatment after anterior cruciate ligament injury. Moksnes‚ & Risberg‚ (2008) The purpose of the second study reviewed was to determine if there was a difference in the functional outcome in a group of individuals who had suffered an ACL injury. After non-operative treatment‚ and after surgical treatment at a 1 year follow up. The true ultimate outcome of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is not well known. (Beynnon
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exception of the alpine skiing events‚ which were held at Norefjell‚ 113 km (70 mi) away. A new hotel was built for the press and dignitaries‚ along with three dormitories to house athletes and coaches‚ creating the first modern Olympic Village. The games attracted 694 athletes representing 30 countries‚ who participated in four sports and 22 events. There was one demonstration sport‚ bandy‚ in which three Scandinavian countries competed. Women were allowed to compete in cross-country skiing for the first
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inserts‚ base‚ steel edges‚ resin system (Glue)‚ rubber foil‚ carbon fiber can be added along with other performance enhancing materials such as Kevlar. (Snowboard construction) Boards for children are as short as 90 centimeters; boards for racers‚ or "alpine" riders‚ are as long
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The Olympics is a major international event where top athletes from all over the world get together to compete for a common‚ the gold medal. Being qualified for this tremendous event is already a huge achievement since each athlete is considered the best in his or her country. There is also an Olympic for deaf too‚ which is known as the Deaflympics. This event is similar to the original Olympics but the main differences are the requirements. To participate in the summer and winter Deaflympics‚ according
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There have been and still are many key challenges and opportunities that face the tourism and events industry over the years. Throughout this essay I am going to outline and discuss a select few that we face now in the 21st century and relate them to specific industry sectors. The specific areas I am going to cover include the Social and Cultural impacts‚ the economic and financial trends‚ the ecological impacts and the trends formed over the last 60 years compared with forecasts for the next 10
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Assess the effectiveness of strategies used to manage the impacts of glacial processes and landforms on Human activity. Guidance: Candidates: (i)should show knowledge and understanding of the problems arising from the impact of glacial processes and landforms on human activity or from the impact of human activities on glacial environments; (ii)should show knowledge and understanding of the strategies put in place to manage these impacts; (iii)should show an assessment of the effectiveness
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(1) What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a professional sportsperson? Give 5 examples. Advantages: * Being a professional sportsperson requires much effort and devotion. * The main advantage of being a professional sportsman is money‚ and therefore‚ fame. * In some sports‚ the amount of the income earned is enormous. If he/she reaches performance‚ money coming from sponsoring and advertising give the sportsman a chance to improve himself. * A professional sportsman
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distinct zones. The first of these is “The Alpine Zone. The Alpine zone is the highest elevation zone and accounts for 40% of Banff National Park and is mostly rock and ice. Temperatures here average below freezing. Strong winds and short summers force vegetation to adapt by growing low to the ground and having long roots.” (Hempstead 300) Mt. Forbes‚ the highest point of elevation in Banff National Park‚ stands 3‚612 meters high. Scenery is best viewed in the alpine regions by helicopter or small plane
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w w om .c Paper 3 Practical Test s er *5038468512* INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ap eP m e tr .X w UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education 0417/31 May/June 2012 2 hours 30 minutes Additional Materials: Candidate Source Files READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Make sure that your Centre number‚ candidate number and name are written at the top of this page and are clearly visible on every printout‚ before it is sent
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The Olympic Games The Olympic Games are an international sports festival that began in ancient Greece. The original Greek games were staged every fourth year for several hundred years‚ until they were abolished in the early Christian era. The revival of the Olympic Games took place in 1896‚ and since then they have been staged every fourth year‚ except during World War I and World War II. Perhaps the basic difference between the ancient and modern Olympics is that the former was the
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