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Effect Of 17Β Estradiol & Foot Strike Patterns On Physiological & Biomechanical Changes In Runners, Iman Akef Khowailed
Effect Of 17Β Estradiol & Foot Strike Patterns On Physiological & Biomechanical Changes In Runners, Iman Akef Khowailed
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
It is well established that female runners are at a significantly increased risk of incurring injuries when compared to their male counterparts. Gender-specific factors such as anatomical, hormonal, and altered neuromuscular activation patterns have been implicated as causative factors. An association have been observed between hormonal fluctuation and ACL injury risk indicating potentially hormonal effect on both passive and dynamic knee stabilizer.
A growing contingency believes that we were designed with all we need in our feet to be able to run with minimal shoes that mimic barefoot running striking pattern. Habitual barefoot runners tend to FFS, compared to habitually …
Effect Of Monophasic Pulsed Current On The Treatment Of Plantar Fasciitis, Abdullah Alotaibi
Effect Of Monophasic Pulsed Current On The Treatment Of Plantar Fasciitis, Abdullah Alotaibi
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common soft tissue disorders that causes inferior heel and rear foot pain. Monophasic pulsed current (MPC) is a method of electrical stimulation (ES) clinically used to promote and accelerate wound healing processes. The aim of this prospective clinical trial was to investigate the effect of MPC and MPC coupled with plantar fascia specific stretching exercises (SE) in the treatment of PF. Methods: Forty four participants (twenty- two subjects were women; 22 were men with a mean age of 49 ± 10.6 years) diagnosed with PF were randomly allocated to receive MPC …
Screening For Torticollis And Plagiocephaly: The Role Of The Pediatrician, Lisa Ann Change-Yee Hwang
Screening For Torticollis And Plagiocephaly: The Role Of The Pediatrician, Lisa Ann Change-Yee Hwang
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of providing a standardized screening examination to a group of attending and resident physicians on the rate of torticollis and plagiocephaly diagnoses, the age at time of diagnosis, and the attitudes and practice patterns of the physicians. All subjects were given a standardized screening procedure by verbal instruction and handout, and also completed a pre-‐ and post-‐intervention questionnaire, which assessed the practice regarding the diagnosis and management of torticollis and plagiocephaly. A retrospective chart review was conducted to ascertain the changes in frequency and mean age of patients diagnosed …