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Physical Therapy And The Integration Of Dry Needling, Katie Montgomery
Physical Therapy And The Integration Of Dry Needling, Katie Montgomery
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This research paper analyzes how the field of Physical Therapy has grown and evolved in the United States over the last sixty years. It also explores the education process of becoming a therapist, the responsibilities it entails, and the different treatment interventions therapist can use by taking a deeper look at the integration of dry needling techniques into the field of Physical Therapy.
Dry needling is defined and different techniques being utilized in the field currently are explained. Also discussed are locations where physical therapists are legally allowed to perform dry needling in the United States, the certification process, precautions …
The Effect Of Foot Strike In Female Runners, Courtney Dockry
The Effect Of Foot Strike In Female Runners, Courtney Dockry
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine if heel and forefoot striking influence on the amount and type of injuries in recreational female distance runners between the ages of 18 and 25. In addition, shoe type and training intensity were analyzed in relation to injury. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted anonymously utilizing The University of Akron’s Qualtrics survey tool. The survey was adopted based on Goss and Gross (2012). The survey was sent via email to members of the Zips Running Club, as well as other runners who fit the criteria to participate …