Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Health and environmental sciences (8)
- Education (3)
- Manual therapy (2)
- Physical Therapy (2)
- Physical therapy (2)
-
- Acute low back pain (1)
- Aqua lymphatic therapy (1)
- Aquatic Therapy (1)
- Asymmetrical load (1)
- Breast cancer (1)
- Cardiac rehabilitation (1)
- Concussion (1)
- Contact area (1)
- Cultural Competence (1)
- Curriculum; Humanities; Physical therapists; Retrospective Studies (1)
- Cycling (1)
- Direct access physical therapy (1)
- Dry needling (1)
- Examination success (1)
- Exercise (1)
- Exercises (1)
- Feedback (1)
- Foot (1)
- Functional electrical stimulation (1)
- Gait (1)
- Gait assessment (1)
- Hydrotherapy (1)
- Ice Hockey (1)
- Iliotibial band (1)
- Impingement (1)
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 20 of 20
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Effects Of Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Versus Cycling Only On Walking Performance And Quality Of Life In Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized, Clinical Pilot Study, Lori Hochman
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Background: Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) stimulates peripheral nerves via electrical current to evoke muscle contractions and when combined with lower extremity cycling (LE), creates patterned leg movements. Previous studies demonstrated FES cycling is safe and effective in the spinal cord injury and stroke populations with improvements seen in walking speed, muscle mass, and bone density. Few studies have applied FES cycling to a neurodegenerative disorder, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study is to assess the effect of an 8-week training program using FES cycling, compared to Cycling Only, in people with MS (PWMS). Methods: Using a …
Risk Factors For Low Back Pain In Recreational Distance Runners, Jonathan Gallas
Risk Factors For Low Back Pain In Recreational Distance Runners, Jonathan Gallas
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Recreational Distance Runners By Jonathan E. Gallas Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine differences between runners with and without low back pain and a control group of non-runners in demographic, physical/running, and LBP variables. Subjects. This study included 102 subjects in three groups. Subjects, 18 to 55 years old, were from a running store, sports club, and physical therapy clinics in Rockford, IL. Methods. A pilot study of ten runners with LBP was conducted prior to data collection to assess testers’ reliability. One hundred and twelve runners, with or without …
Immediate Effects Of A Seated Versus Supine Upper Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation Compared To Sham Manipulation In Individuals With Subacromial Pain Syndrome – A Randomized Clinical Trial, Jason Keith Grimes
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Background: Individuals with Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SPS) often present with a variety of contributing factors. It is possible that a subgroup exists within SPS that has primary impairments of scapular mobility and/or muscle strength. In an attempt to better identify scapular contributions in SPS, the Scapular Assistance Test (SAT) and Scapula Reposition Test (SRT) have been described. Additionally, thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to be effective for shoulder pain. Problem Statement: It is currently unknown whether or not there are impairments in scapulothoracic muscle force generation or scapular mobility in individuals with SPS who have positive results on …
Iliotibial Band Length And Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Relationship Between Two Measurement Techniques, Duane Michael Scotti
Iliotibial Band Length And Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Relationship Between Two Measurement Techniques, Duane Michael Scotti
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Purpose: To determine the relationship between iliotibial band (ITB) length and the presence of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), compare the difference in ITB length between the painful knee and the non-painful knee in subjects with unilateral PFPS, determine the test-retest reliability, standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the Ober test and modified Thomas test, and explore the relationship between the Ober test and the modified Thomas test in measuring ITB length. Subjects: Forty-eight subjects were recruited (PFPS group n=24, control group n=24) from three different outpatient physical therapy clinics. Methods: The Ober test and modified Thomas …
Cost Of Physical Therapists Serving As A Musculoskeletal Providers Compared To Family Practice Providers In A Military Treatment Facility, Troy Edward Mcgill
Cost Of Physical Therapists Serving As A Musculoskeletal Providers Compared To Family Practice Providers In A Military Treatment Facility, Troy Edward Mcgill
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Background. Physical therapists (PTs) in the U.S. military practice direct access and can order limited prescription medications, imaging studies. Military PTs function as autonomous primary care managers (PCMs) for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. Objective. The study compared cost of PT management of patients with MSK disorders to management by traditional PCMs; medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), and physician assistants (PAs). Methods. The researcher used a retrospective study of electronic medical records, using an exploratory, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and quantitative design method. Results. At an Air Force military medical clinic during an 18-month …
Educational Program Attributes And Faculty Teaching Behaviors As Predictors Of National Physical Therapy Examination Success, Natonya Frazier-Early
Educational Program Attributes And Faculty Teaching Behaviors As Predictors Of National Physical Therapy Examination Success, Natonya Frazier-Early
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Purpose: To determine the differences between PT program NPTE 3-year ultimate pass rates (3YUPR) based on program length and faculty scholarship. To explore relationships between 3YUPR and quality faculty behaviors. Subjects: A total of 112 CAPTE accredited PT educational programs in the United States and Puerto Rico during 2013. Method: A quantitative design method was used to retrospectively test differences between program and faculty traits and student NPTE 3YUPR using data from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), PT Annual Accreditation Reports (AAR) and Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) score reports. A self-generated faculty …
Efficacy Of Kinesio Taping As An Adjunct Intervention To Traditional Physical Therapy In The Treatment Of Nonspecific Acute Low Back Pain: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial, Hossameldien Elkholy
Efficacy Of Kinesio Taping As An Adjunct Intervention To Traditional Physical Therapy In The Treatment Of Nonspecific Acute Low Back Pain: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial, Hossameldien Elkholy
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
The Efficacy of Kinesio Taping as an Adjunct Intervention to Traditional Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Nonspecific Acute Low Back Pain: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Background: Acute low back pain (LBP) is a significant health problem worldwide and is one of the leading causes of disability. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on disability, fear-avoidance beliefs, and pain intensity in patients with acute, nonspecific LBP. Research Design and Methods: A prospective, randomized controlled study of consecutive patients referred to physical therapy with a primary complaint of LBP. Seventy-eight patients …
Dry Needling Of Myofascial Trigger Points: Quantification Of The Biomechanical Response Using A Myotonometer., Joseph P. Kelly
Dry Needling Of Myofascial Trigger Points: Quantification Of The Biomechanical Response Using A Myotonometer., Joseph P. Kelly
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Background: Biomechanical stiffness has been linked to risk of injury and found to be a measureable characteristic in musculoskeletal disorders. Specific identification of stiffness may clarify who is most likely to benefit from the trigger point dry needling (TDN). The purpose of this study is to investigate the reliability and concurrent validity of the MyotonPRO® to the criterion of shear wave ultrasound elastography for the measurement of biomechanical stiffness in the infraspinatus, erector spinae, and gastrocnemius of healthy subjects over increasing muscle contraction. Second purpose is to investigate the biomechanical effects of TDN to latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in …
Gait Analysis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty During Inpatient Rehabilitation: Can Findings Predict Los, Ambulation Device, And Discharge Disposition?, Janet Anne Herbold
Gait Analysis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty During Inpatient Rehabilitation: Can Findings Predict Los, Ambulation Device, And Discharge Disposition?, Janet Anne Herbold
Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the treatment of choice for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Growth in the number of procedures performed annually in the United States is expected to increase steadily. Post-operative rehabilitation settings vary and include both institutional and community based physical therapy (PT) services. Despite access to PT, deficits in gait often persist for months and even years after surgery. Slow gait speed, asymmetrical walking patterns, and prolonged time in double-limb support following the TKA often lead to the need for an assistive device for walking and prolong the rehabilitation phase. Purpose: The purpose of this study is …
Pattern Of Alteration In Foot Mechanics When Carrying Loads Unilaterally In Hand, Deepashini Harithasan, Baharudin Omar, Aatit Paungmali
Pattern Of Alteration In Foot Mechanics When Carrying Loads Unilaterally In Hand, Deepashini Harithasan, Baharudin Omar, Aatit Paungmali
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
PURPOSE: Carrying weight in one hand is a common functional activity. This study investigated the effects of incremental loads carried in one hand unilaterally and its influence on the foot mechanics [plantar pressure, maximum force and contact area]. METHOD: Twenty healthy individuals were tested, in standing and walking, while carrying different weights (no load, 5 kg, 7.5 kg and 10 kg) using their right hand. ANCOVA was conducted separately for the right and left leg to address the effect of incremental loads on the foot mechanics within each leg with navicular drop index and Q angle as covariates. Paired t …
Pilot Study: What Measures Predict First Time Pass Rate On The National Physical Therapy Examination?, Jamie Bayliss, Rosanne M. Thomas, Marsha Eifert-Mangine
Pilot Study: What Measures Predict First Time Pass Rate On The National Physical Therapy Examination?, Jamie Bayliss, Rosanne M. Thomas, Marsha Eifert-Mangine
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background: Research investigating predictors of success on licensure examination is useful for admission criteria as well as targeted intervention for identified at risk students in physical therapy programs. Predictors of success on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) have been explored but results are no longer current. This study assessed predictive variables including admission data, performance in identified key courses, and academic/clinical difficulty for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) cohorts at Mount St Joseph University. Objective: Determine variables predicting success on the National Physical Therapy Examination. Design: A retrospective correlational study was done. Methods: Retrospective data of Mount St Joseph …
The Influence Of Pre-Professional Curricula On Components Of The Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument, Molly Goldwasser, Kyle Covington
The Influence Of Pre-Professional Curricula On Components Of The Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument, Molly Goldwasser, Kyle Covington
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate any association between pre-enrollment curricula and clinical performance in physical therapy professional schools. Specifically, does the type of undergraduate institution (as defined by Carnegie classification type) influence performance on components of the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument? Methods: The study methods include a retrospective quantitative review of student educational records from the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) classes of 2013 to present. Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to determine significance of the dependent variables. Results: Results indicated that when the Carnegie Classifications were consolidated to five categories, there was …
Developing Student Skills To Actively Engage In Feedback Conversations: A Pilot Study, Neil Tuttle, Andrea Bialocerkowski
Developing Student Skills To Actively Engage In Feedback Conversations: A Pilot Study, Neil Tuttle, Andrea Bialocerkowski
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Students often have passive or counterproductive responses to feedback. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate a feedback training module containing online learning and live simulation. It was hypothesized that 1) student confidence in feedback skills would increase following the module, and 2) compared with a control group who undertook the module after their clinical placement, the feedback group who undertook the module before their placement would perform better on clinical placement on the sections of the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice related to communication, but those related to clinical skills would not be affected. Methods: …
Effectiveness Of Hydrotherapy As An Adjunct Treatment For The Management Of Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema In Women Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review, Eleanor Bills, Matthew Delsar, Steven O'Donnell, Alexandra Rice, Cory Stone, Saravana Kumar
Effectiveness Of Hydrotherapy As An Adjunct Treatment For The Management Of Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema In Women Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review, Eleanor Bills, Matthew Delsar, Steven O'Donnell, Alexandra Rice, Cory Stone, Saravana Kumar
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Cancer is a leading cause of death and disability around the world. Of all cancers, breast cancer commonly ranks amongst the top three. Surgical intervention for breast cancer is common and a possible side effect of this is breast cancer related lymphoedema (BCRL). Women with breast cancer related lymphoedema commonly have regional limb swelling and pain, which can negatively impact mental and social well-being as well as upper limb function. Hydrotherapy is therapeutic modality which may be used as an adjunct to self-management strategies after the intensive phase of lymphoedema management. Yet despite its popularity, recent research has questioned its …
Combining Online Education With International Service Learning To Increase Cultural Competence, Elaine Keane, Ingrid Provident
Combining Online Education With International Service Learning To Increase Cultural Competence, Elaine Keane, Ingrid Provident
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
PURPOSE: Although international service learning has the capacity to promote a variety of important professional behaviors, merely visiting another country does not automatically result in these benefits. METHODS: This article describes an evidenced-based course which used pre-trip preparation in combination with a nine day service learning trip to Ecuador to develop cultural competence among 6 occupational and 6 physical therapy students. Pre-trip preparation included online and in-person components to increase self-awareness, awareness of other cultures, knowledge about Ecuadorian culture and skill-building. On-site activities included exploration of the physical and social context in addition to providing occupational and physical therapy treatment …
Physical Therapy 2017, Nova Southeastern University
Physical Therapy 2017, Nova Southeastern University
Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions
No abstract provided.
Knowledge And Behavioral Patterns Of Youth Ice Hockey Parents Regarding Sport Concussion: A Pilot Study, Jeff G. Konin, Delaney Horsley
Knowledge And Behavioral Patterns Of Youth Ice Hockey Parents Regarding Sport Concussion: A Pilot Study, Jeff G. Konin, Delaney Horsley
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: There is an abundance of available concussion education programs for parents of youth ice hockey players. Parents play a vital role in recognizing signs and symptoms of a concussion sustained by a child, and therefore their knowledge and retention of such information is deemed to be very important. The purpose of the pilot survey is identify the general knowledge parents of youth ice hockey players possess regarding concussion. Methods: A survey of a sample of convenience was utilized. Forty-five parents (40 to 49 years of age) of youth ice hockey players were asked to complete a one-page survey to …
Patient Experiences When Preparing For Discharge Home After Total Knee Replacement, Renee Causey-Upton, Dana M. Howell
Patient Experiences When Preparing For Discharge Home After Total Knee Replacement, Renee Causey-Upton, Dana M. Howell
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Following total knee replacement (TKR), patients must prepare quickly for discharge to home via education and rehabilitation. Patient needs may not fully be met prior to discharge after TKR surgery. The purpose of this descriptive study using transcendental phenomenology methods was to understand patients’ experiences when preparing to return home after TKR surgery. Method: Data was collected using semi-structured interviews that occurred 1 to 2 days prior to discharge in patients’ hospital rooms. Four participants were interviewed prior to discharge and interviews were transcribed verbatim for data analysis. Data analysis and data collection were concurrent, permitting subsequent interviews to …
Review Of Best Practice In Cardiac Rehabilitation For Women, Osaimi Alosaimi, Angelica N. Reyes Mscot, Cary A. Brown Phd
Review Of Best Practice In Cardiac Rehabilitation For Women, Osaimi Alosaimi, Angelica N. Reyes Mscot, Cary A. Brown Phd
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Cardiovascular disease is defined as damage to, or narrowing of, arteries due to atherosclerosis and is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. Cardiovascular disease is recognized to be both a leading cause of mortality and an undertreated condition for women. The goals of this review manuscript are to present the current background literature specific to cardiac rehabilitation programs for women and serve as a knowledge translation strategy to help raise therapists’ awareness of the need for cardiac rehabilitation programs specifically designed for female patients. Methods: A review of best practice literature in cardiac rehabilitation for …
Aquatic Therapy For A Patient With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Report, Christine Tito, Judith Burton Hess
Aquatic Therapy For A Patient With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Report, Christine Tito, Judith Burton Hess
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background and Purpose: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can have a debilitating effect on an individual’s quality of life. The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of interval training in an aquatic environment to decrease the symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Aquatic therapy provides benefits for individuals with cardiovascular issues, mainly through the principle of hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure aids in shunting the blood from the extremities back to the heart, thus increasing cardiac output while reducing the individual’s heart rate. Description: An 18 year-old female high school student who had been experiencing …