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Research Completed
Functional Assessments for Older Adults
Jones, C. J., Rikli, R. E., Beam, W. (1999). A 30-s chair-stand test as a measure
of lower body strength in community-residing older adults. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70 (2), 113-119. Abstract.
Rikli, R. E., & Jones, C. J. (1999). Functional fitness normative scores for
community-residing older adults, ages 60-94. Journal of Aging and Physical
Activity, 7 162-181. Abstract.
Jones, C. J., Rikli, R.E., Max, J., & Noffal, G. (1998). The reliability and validity of
a chair sit-and reach test as a measure of hamstring flexibility in older adults.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 69, 338-343. Abstract.
Rikli, R. E. & Jones, C. E. (1998). The reliability and validity of a 6-minute walk
test as a measure of physical endurance in older adults. Journal of Aging and
Physical Activity, 6, 363-375. Abstract.
Rikli, R. E. & Jones, C. J. (1997). Assessing physical performance in independent
older adults: Issues and guidelines. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 5,
244-262. Abstract.
Balance and Mobility Assessments for Older Adults
Rose, D. J., Jones, C. J., and Lucchese, N. (2002). Predicting the probability of
falls in community-residing older adults using the 8 Foot Up and Go: A new
measure of functional mobility. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 10,
446-475. Abstract.
Rose, D.J. (2002). Promoting functional independence in older adults at risk for
falls: The need for a multidimensional programming approach. Journal of
Aging and Physical Activity, 10, 1-19. Abstract.
Clark, S. and Rose, D.J. (2001). The generalizability of the limits of stability tests
in the evaluation of dynamic balance among older adults with a history of falling.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 82, 4, 468-474.
Rose, D. J. (2001). Central Nervous System: Motor Function. In George L.
Maddox (Ed), The Encyclopedia of Aging: A comprehensive resource
in gerontology and geriatrics, third edition. New York, NY: Springer
Publishing Co., 189-191.
Rose, D.J. and Clark, S. (2000). Can the control of bodily orientation be
significantly improved in older adults with a history of falls?
Journal of the American Geriatric Society, 48, 3, 275-282.
Other research
Jones, C.J. & Clark, J. (1998). National curriculum standards for preparing senior
fitness specialists. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 6, 207-221. Abstract.
