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Effects Of Strength Training On The Quadriceps To Hamstring Ratio In A Female Recreational Athlete, Heather Kennedy
Effects Of Strength Training On The Quadriceps To Hamstring Ratio In A Female Recreational Athlete, Heather Kennedy
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Kennedy, H. P. EFFECTS OFSTRENGTH TRAINING ON THE QUADRICEPS TO HAMSTRING RATIO IN A FEMALE RECREATIONAL ATHLETE, 2005. Three recreational female athletes were tested on the effects a strength training program would have on their quadriceps to hamstring ratio. The subjects ranged in age from 24-33 years old. The program was an 8 week strength training program. One subject was unable to complete the program due to pregnancy and one was injured in a car wreck midway through the program. The subject who completed the 8 week training program showed overall improvement in lower extremity strength but did not show …
Athletic Training And Sports Psychology: A Survey Of Texas High School Athletic Trainers, Sheridan Melson
Athletic Training And Sports Psychology: A Survey Of Texas High School Athletic Trainers, Sheridan Melson
Student Dissertations & Theses
As a result of their role in the athletes’ recovery, athletic trainers should have an understanding of the many aspects involved in the psychological effect of an injury, and how to assist an athlete in their psychological recovery. This includes the components of injury, factors affecting recovery, psychosocial intervention strategies, counseling, and referral. The purpose of this study was to survey licensed athletic trainers in Texas 5 A high schools relating to psychological issues and psychological techniques used in treating and rehabilitating injured athletes. 180 surveys were returned from 128 (51%) out of 250 Texas 5A high schools. Athletic trainers …