Neuromuscular Performance and Aging Laboratory Publications
S.C. Webber, M.M. Porter. Reliability of ankle isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic strength and power testing in older women. Physical Therapy 90(8):1165-1175, 2010.

S.C. Webber, M.M. Porter, V.H. Menec. Mobility in older adults: A comprehensive framework. The Gerontologist 50(4):443-450, 2010.

L.L. DeMelo, V. Menec, M.M. Porter, A.E. Ready. Personal factors, perceived environment and objectively measured walking in old age. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 18(3):280-292, 2010.

S.C. Webber, M.M. Porter. Effects of ankle power training on movement time in mobility-impaired older women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 42(7):1233-1240, 2010.

J.B. Dear, M.M. Porter, and A.E. Ready. Energy expenditure during golfing and lawn mowing in older adult men. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 18(2): 185-200, 2010.

R.A. Blanchard, A.M. Myers, M.M. Porter. Correspondence between self-reported and objective measures of driving exposure and patterns in older drivers. Accident Analysis & Prevention 42(2):523-529, 2010.

S.C. Webber, M.M. Porter, P.F. Gardiner. Modeling age-related neuromuscular changes in humans. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism 34(4):732-734, 2009.

S.C. Webber, M.M. Porter. Monitoring mobility in older adults using global positioning system (GPS) watches and accelerometers: a feasibility study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 17(4):455-467, 2009.

D. Benoit, I. Gélinas, B. Mazer, M.M. Porter, and J. Duquette. Drivers' Perceived Workload When Driving Using Adaptive Equipment: A Pilot Study, Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics 27(4):277-297, 2009.

M.M. Porter, P. Irani, T.A. Mondor. The effect of auditory alerts on brake response times in younger and older male drivers - a simulator study. Transportation Research Record 2069:41-47, 2008.

A.M. Myers, R.A. Blanchard, L. MacDonald, M.M. Porter. Process Evaluation of the AAA Roadwise Review CD-ROM™: Observed and Reported Experiences of Older Drivers. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 24(3):224-238, 2008.

M. Bédard, B. Weaver, P. D rzi š, M.M. Porter. Predicting driving performance in older adults: We are not there yet! Traffic Injury Prevention 9(4):336-341, 2008.

M. Bédard, M.M. Porter, S. Marshall, I. Isherwood, J. Riendeau, B. Weaver, H. Tuokko, F. Molnar, J. Miller-Polgar. The combination of two training approaches to improve older adults' driving safety. Traffic Injury Prevention 9(1):70-76, 2008.

J. Montufar, J. Arango, M.M. Porter, S Nakagawa. The normal walking speed of pedestrians and how fast they walk when crossing the street. Transportation Research Record 2002:90-97, 2007.

S.C. Marshall, J.M. Molnar, M. Man-Son-Hing, K.G. Wilson, I. Stiell, M.M. Porter. Measurement of driving patterns of older adults using data logging devices with and without global positioning system capability. Traffic Injury Prevention 8(3):260-266, 2007.

M.M. Porter, , J. Montufar, M.G. Melnyk. Video and GPS technology use for road safety analysis. ITE Journal on the Web 76(6):2006.

M.M. Porter. Power Training for Older Adults. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism 31:87-94, 2006.

E. Simoneau, A. Martin, M.M. Porter, J. Van Hoecke. Strength training in old age: adaptation of antagonist muscles at the ankle joint. Muscle & Nerve 33:546-555, 2006.

K.D. Huebner, M.M. Porter, S.C. Marshall. Validation of an electronic device for measuring driving exposure. Traffic Injury Prevention 7:76-80, 2006. (Supplementary tables and figures - PDF)

J. Peeler, J. Cooper, M.M. Porter, J.A. Thliveris, J.E. Anderson. Structural parameters of the vastus medialis muscle. Clinical Anatomy 18:281-289, 2005.

M.M. Porter, M.J. Whitton, D.J. Kriellaars. Assessing driving with the global positioning system - effect of differential correction. Transportation Research Record 1899: 19-26, 2004.

S.J. Lee, B. Naimark, M.M. Porter, A.E. Ready. Effects of long-term community based cardiac rehabilitation program on middle aged and elderly cardiac patients. The American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 13: 293-298, 2004.

X. Jiang, J. Cooper, M.M. Porter, A.E. Ready. Adoption of Canada’s physical activity guide and handbook for older adults: impact on functional fitness and energy expenditure. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology 29: 395-410, 2004.

A.M. Holmbäck, M.M. Porter, D.Y. Downham, J.Lexell. Isokinetic strength measurements, muscle cross-sectional area and fibre type composition of the ankle dorsiflexors in young healthy men and women. Journal of Applied Physiology 285: 2416-2424, 2003.

M.M. Porter, M. Andersson, U. Hellström, M. Miller. Passive resistive torque of the plantar flexors following eccentric loading as assessed by isokinetic dynamometry. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology 27:612-617, 2002.

A. Jaworowski, M.M. Porter, A.M. Holmback, D. Downham, J. Lexell J. Enzyme activities in the tibialis anterior muscle of young moderately active men and women: relationship with body composition, muscle cross-sectional area and fibre type composition. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica 176: 215-225, 2002.

M.M. Porter, C.W. Koolage, J. Lexell. Biopsy sampling requirements for the estimation of muscle capillarization. Muscle & Nerve 26:546-548, 2002.

M.M. Porter, M.J. Whitton. Assessment of driving with the global positioning system and video technology in young, middle-aged, and older drivers. Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences 57:M578-M582, 2002.

M.M. Porter, M.E. Nelson, M.A. Fiatarone, J.E. Layne, C.M. Morganti, I. Trice, C.D. Economos, R. Roubenoff. Effects of long-term resistance training and detraining on strength and physical activity in older women. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 10:260-270, 2002.

M.M. Porter, A.M. Holmbäck, J. Lexell. Reliability of concentric ankle dorsiflexion fatigue testing. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology 27:116-127, 2002.

M.M. Porter, S. Stuart, M. Boij, J. Lexell. Capillarization of the tibialis anterior muscle of young healthy men and women. Journal of Applied Physiology 92:1451-1457, 2002.

M.M. Porter. The effects of strength training on sarcopenia. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology. 26:123-141, 2001 (Invited review).

A.M. Holmbäck, M.M. Porter, D. Downham, J. Lexell. Ankle dorsiflexor muscle performance in healthy young men and women: reliability of eccentric peak torque and work measurements. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 33:90-96, 2001.

M.M. Porter. Resistance training recommendations for older adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 15:60-69, 2000. (Invited review).