![]() ![]() ![]() Physical activities that challenge mobility have beneficial effects on balance and can increase self-efficacy in performing activities of daily living (ADLs). Older adults and individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) suffer decreased quality of life (QOL), 1-3 poor mobility, and high risk of falls 4 secondary to their motor and cognitive impairments. Efficacy in improving mobility (measured with the Timed Up and Go, Tandem stance, Berg Balance Scale, Gait Speed and 30 sec chair stand), safety and fidelity of the program is maximized through targeted instructor and volunteer training and a structured detailed syllabus outlining class practices and progression. In this paper, we describe the methodology to disseminate the adapted tango teaching methods to dance instructor trainees and to implement the adapted tango by the trainees in the community for older adults and individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Focus on foot placement, whole body coordination, and attention to partner, path of movement, and aesthetics likely underlie adapted tango’s demonstrated efficacy for improving mobility and balance. Adapted tango involves movement initiation and cessation, multi-directional perturbations, varied speeds and rhythms. It is composed of very simple step elements. Hj Esa and look forward to working closely with him as the Chairman of MyHSR Corp.Adapted tango dancing improves mobility and balance in older adults and additional populations with balance impairments. The Board of Directors would like to congratulate Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Ar. Esa has received various local and international awards including the 2016 PAM Gold Medal which is the highest honor awarded by PAM to recognize lifetime achievement by Malaysian architects, Aga Khan Award For Architecture 2001 for the Datai Resort, Langkawi, Construction Industry Player of the Year Awardīy the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in 2002 and the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM) Excellence Award 2003 for Outstanding Contribution to the Property and Construction Industry and the Professional Excellence Award 2013 by the Balai Iktisas Malaysia. In recognition of his excellent stewardship and outstanding achievements in the world of architecture and urban planning, Tan Sri Dato ‘Seri Ar. He is currently a Co-Chairman of NAPSEC, National Professional Services Export Council under Matrade, a Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architect (FRAIA), a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (Hon FAIA). On the national stage, he is a member of the Board of Architects Malaysia and a member and elected President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) for 1993-1995. UIA is an international non-governmental organization recognized by UNESCO as the only international architectural union that represents over 1.3 million architects from 115 countries worldwide. Hj Esa was the elected president of the International Union of Architects (Union Internationale des Architectes – UIA) for the 2014 to 2017 term, becoming the first Malaysian to hold the position. He was also conferred with the Honorary Doctorate of Architecture by the University of Newcastle, Australia on 20th April 2005, for his notable Prior to that, he holds a First-Class Honors and the University Gold Medal Award in Bachelor Degree of Architecture from the University of Newcastle, Australia (1973). Esa graduated with a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney, Australia (1976). Master Plan, Sungai Buloh Hospital, Pagoh Educational Hub, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and many more including international mega-projects such as the Kazan Smart City Development Plan, Republic of Tatarstan and Tang Shan Shopping Centre, Beijing, China. ![]() The list includes the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) Master Plan, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Buildings Architectural and Master Plan, the Federal Administrative Capital City of Putrajaya He is no stranger to such prestigious planning and architecture projects in Malaysia as well as overseas. Hj Esa, an architect and planner by background, is the founder and the Executive Chairman of Akitek Jururancang (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Hj Esa’s appointment, effective 15 July 2020, brings extensive experience to MyHSR Corp, especially in the areas of planning and implementation of megaprojects. MyHSR Corp Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Mohd Nur Ismal Mohamed Kamal said Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Ar. Kuala Lumpur, 22 July 2020: MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) welcomes the appointment of esteemed architect Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ar. ![]()
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