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Does The Use Of Vestibular Infrared Video Goggles Impact Physical Therapy Student’S Ability To Diagnose The Direction Of Nystagmus?, Erin Farmer, Tanna Mcpherson, Sabrina Samuels, Katherine Wellborn, Jeanne Welch

Research Day

INTRODUCTION:

Vestibular goggles are infrared video goggles that can improve patient care by providing accurate assessment and treatment of vertigo, dizziness, and feelings of imbalance. These goggles track the eye movement allowing clinicians to evaluate the function of the vestibular system, which controls balance and spatial coordination. During an evaluation, the patient wears the infrared goggle while performing a series of movements designed to stimulate the vestibular system. The embedded infrared cameras capture eye motion, providing real time information to the clinician. Physical therapists (PT) need to be able to detect nystagmus and its direction in order to provide appropriate …

The Impact Of Focal Mechanical Vibration On Muscle Morphology: A Proof Of Concept Study Using Ultrasound Imaging With Shear Wave Elastography, Breana Fair, Amiah Williams, Hannah Yancy, Cameron Ogden, Ruth Maher

Research Day

INTRODUCTION: Focal mechanical vibration (FMV) uses mechanical vibration to stimulate specific muscles or areas of the body. The reported benefits include increased muscle strength, decreased pain, improved range of motion (ROM), and enhanced muscle coordination. When FMV is applied, it stimulates muscle fibers and sensory receptors in the muscle and tendon, which facilitates cyclical rapid muscle contraction and relaxation. When the muscle spindle is stimulated, a vibratory-induced inhibition can occur, which is frequency and amplitude-dependent, causing a reduction in muscle activity which may lead to improvements in joint mobility. Consequently, applying FMV to specific muscles increases the elasticity via contraction …

The Effect Of A Lumbopelvic Compression Belt On Load Transfer During The Active Straight Leg Test: A Proof Of Concept Study Using Ultrasound Imaging, Shania D. Evans, Kelsey B. Hales, Elizabeth P. Lomax, Erin N. Roberts, Jalesa C. Wright, Elizabeth Chaffin, Ruth Maher

Research Day

INTRODUCTION: The active straight leg raise (ASLR) test assesses load transfer through the pelvis. During the ASLR, intraabdominal pressure (IAP) rises, increasing the load on the lumbopelvic region. Several studies have shown a correlation between the magnitude of bladder base displacement (BBD) during the ASLR and lumbopelvic instability. Additionally, greater depression of the bladder and pelvic floor muscles is associated with motor control impairments associated with form and force closure. Pelvic stability belts are a common therapeutic intervention for individuals who report pelvic girdle pain. Their mechanism of action is to improve form closure and assist force closure and motor …