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The Evaluation Of Conservative Treatments And Surgical Interventions On Return To Play Outcomes In Shoulder Labrum Tears In Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Kelly Jarratt Nov 2021

The Evaluation Of Conservative Treatments And Surgical Interventions On Return To Play Outcomes In Shoulder Labrum Tears In Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Kelly Jarratt

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Clinical Scenario: Historically, superior labral tears anterior to posterior (SLAP) of the shoulder have been widely viewed as uncommon; however, current literature supports a rise in surgical repair of these lesions. Treatment for SLAP tears in athletes through surgical or conservative methods often produces a low return to play (RTP) rate. However, the most effective treatment to increase RTP rates at the previous level of activity has yet to be determined. Clinical Question: In athletes who have SLAP tears of the shoulder, how do arthroscopic surgery and biceps tenodesis compare with conservative treatments in return to play efficiency? Summary of …


High Hopes: Physical Education For At-Risk Preschoolers In Northeast Colorado, Jessica Honeycutt Firme Apr 2021

High Hopes: Physical Education For At-Risk Preschoolers In Northeast Colorado, Jessica Honeycutt Firme

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The first few years of life have the most developmental impact on a child, therefore instilling the importance of physical activity best promotes healthy lifestyle behaviors especially those that may be at-risk for delays in the future. Studies have also shown that cognitive development in regards to memory, attention and self-regulation are also improved through participating in physical activity, especially in early childhood development. Previous research supports the importance of physical activity during early childhood although the majority of early childhood education systems are far from meeting the recommended daily amounts of physical activity. Research found that children in early …


Moments The Adventure Of Life, Adrienne Fletcher Nov 2020

Moments The Adventure Of Life, Adrienne Fletcher

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The purpose of the adventure is to educate the public on how decision may impact different health issues. For example, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic lung disease in which the lungs cannot intake as much oxygen and cause obstructed airflow. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus build up and wheezing. Some risk factors are tobacco smoking, secondhand smoking or living in a polluted area.


Food Deserts, Linden Kelly Nov 2020

Food Deserts, Linden Kelly

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Informing about what food deserts in America are and why they are important in hopes to get the word out about them and help solve this crisis.


We Have A Bone To Pick, Madalyn Foster Nov 2020

We Have A Bone To Pick, Madalyn Foster

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Join the adventure of life to find out if you know what contributes to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is diagnosed in 5.1% of men over 65 and in 24.5% of women over 65. Osteoporosis occurs when there has been an excess amount of bone loss or when the body does not make enough bone. Due to this, the bones become brittle and break easily. Factors that increase risk of diagnosis are sex, older age, family history, and diet. Furthermore, lifestyles that can affect the probability of the disease include a sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption, and tobacco use. The most commonly affected …