• Impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on level of physical activity and health in home-dwelling older adults in Norway 

      Nygård, Arnhild Jenssen; Taraldsen, Kristin; Granbo, Randi; Selbæk, Geir; Helbostad, Jorunn L. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-09)
      Background - The spread of the coronavirus in spring 2020 led to a lockdown of physical activity (PA) offers. The aim of this study was to investigate how PA, as well as general and mental health, in community-dwelling older adults were affected by the COVID-19 restrictions in Norway.<p> <p>Methods - Invitation to participate in the study was sent via Facebook and the Norwegian Pensioners’ ...
    • Impairments in spatial navigation during walking in patients 70 years or younger with mild stroke 

      Hamre, Sophia Charlotta; Fure, Brynjar; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Wyller, Torgeir Bruun; Ihle-Hansen, Hege; Vlachos, Georgios; Ursin, Marie Helene; Tangen, Gro Gujord (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-21)
      <p><i>Background:</i> Spatial navigation, the ability to determine and maintain a route from one place to another, is needed for independence in everyday life. Knowledge about impairments in spatial navigation in people with mild stroke is scarce. <p><i>Objectives:</i> To explore impairments in spatial navigation in patients ≤70 years after first-ever mild ischemic stroke (NIHSS≤3) and to explore ...