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The Effects Of The Handwriting Without Tears Program On The Handwriting Of Students In Inclusion Classrooms, Lisa Owens

Theses and Dissertations

Many handwriting programs are currently used in schools, but little research has been conducted on their effectiveness. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent comparison group pretest posttest design examined effects of the Handwriting Without Tears program with special and general education students enrolled in inclusion classrooms. Two experimental classes received instruction with the HWT method while two comparison classes received instruction using traditional methods. Handwriting performance was measured using the Minnesota Handwriting Assessment. One-way analysis of covariance tested the differences between rates of handwriting improvement for experimental and comparison groups while controlling for pretest scores. Students in the experimental classes showed no statistically …

Positioning And Ergonomics For Pregnant Women While Performing Daily Tasks, Kim Anderson, Brandi Johnson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Educating Clients, Families, And Health Care Professionals About Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (Cimt), Laura Beach, Margo Iverson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Client And Therapist Guidelines For Comprehensive Outpatient Upper Extremity Burn Injury Home Program And Protocol, Crystal A. Gasper, Anne Maattala

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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The Impact Of Post-Stroke Depression On Quality Of Life And Functional Return, Alysia Heitkamp

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Socialization And Community Reintegration In The Prison Population, Wendy Kappenman, Melissa Violette

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Traumatic Brain Injury: Cognitive Rehabilitation And Supported Employment, Randon Mckibbin

Occupational Therapy Capstones

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain, which results in dysfunction in an individual’s physical, cognitive, and pychosocial functioning. Currently, information on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for clients post- TBI is limited. Research has been conducted to develop overall recommendations for clinical practice with this population. It is of interest to the occupational therapy community and the clients that they serve to have a description of effective occupationbased activities, based on current literature, that also consider the functional gains made by clients overtime. This protocol considers the functional gains of the TBI client with a …

Effective Splinting And Wearing Schedules For The Pediatric Population, Kristin Reichmann

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Occupational Therapy Practice Strategies To Reduce Recidivism Rates In The Chronically Mentally Ill, Sonya Erickson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Hunting And Fishing Services For Sportspeople With Disabilities, Benjamin R. Hill

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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An Occupational Therapy Home Maintenance Program For College Students With Depression, Laura F. Morton

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Occupational Therapy Intervention For Individuals With Parkinson's Disease, Lisa J. Neppl

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Environmental Modifications For Persons With Disability, Jacob R. Bryan

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Muscle Fatigue And The Mechanisms For Task Failure, Sandra K. Hunter, Jacques Duchateau, Roger M. Enoka

Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications

An alternative approach in the study of muscle fatigue is to address the question, “What causes task failure during a fatiguing contraction?” This approach is described by considering how variation in the type of load supported and contraction intensity influence both the time to task failure and the centrally mediated adjustments in reflex activity and motor unit behavior

Fatigability Of The Elbow Flexor Muscles For A Sustained Submaximal Contraction Is Similar In Men And Women Matched For Strength, Sandra K. Hunter, Ashley Critchlow, In-Sik Shin, Roger M. Enoka

Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of this study was to compare the time to task failure for a submaximal fatiguing contraction sustained with the elbow flexor muscles by men and women who were matched for strength (n = 20, 18-35 yr). The maximal torque exerted at the wrist was similar for the men and women [64.5 ± 8.7 (SD) vs. 64.5 ± 8.3 N·m; P > 0.05], which meant that the average torque exerted during the fatiguing contraction [20% of maximum voluntary contraction (MVC)] was similar for the two sexes. The time to task failure was similar for these strength-matched men and women …

Effects Of Trampoline Training On Balance In Functionally Unstable Ankles, Douglas Steven Hess

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Training functionally unstable ankles has been performed using many techniques, producing various results. There is debate as to which method is the best. No studies have been done on the effects of trampoline training on functionally unstable ankles. The purpose of this study was to determine whether dynamic (trampoline) or static (solid floor) training methods produced greater stability gains (postural control) in individuals with functionally unstable ankles. Thirty-seven university students (17 men and 20 women; age 21.6 +/- 1.9 years; mass, 78.2 +/-13.8 kg; height, 177.0 +/- 7.9 cm) with functional ankle instability volunteered to participate in this study. Subjects …

Occupational Therapy Job Satisfaction In The Geriatric Setting, Dawn Doctor

Masters Theses

This study examined the level of job satisfaction among occupational therapists working in the geriatric setting in the state of Michigan. The purpose of this study was to determine if burnout exists among occupational therapists working in a geriatric setting. Questionnaires from 29 therapists who work in a·geriatric setting were analyzed. The majority of the respondents reveled they are not burned out, but do report at least one sign of stress within their job. The most common forms of stress were treating difficult diagnoses, excessive paperwork, excessive caseload, increased productivity expectations, the lack of respect for occupational therapy, and the …

Does Exercise And Placement Technique Affect Triceps Surae Thermocouple Position As Measured By Magnetic Resonance Imaging?, Breanne A. Piatt

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Context: Intramuscular temperatures are commonly recorded with the use of implantable thermocouples. Currently, there are 2 techniques of inserting intramuscular thermocouples, a traditional technique, which inserts the thermocouple with a sterile hypodermic needle, then retracts the needle, and a catheter-assisted technique, which uses a spring-loaded catheter to insert the catheter then a thermocouple is fed through the catheter to target position. Objective: The purpose of this study was first to investigate whether or not target position is obtained with either insertion method. A second purpose of this study was to quantify the amount of movement that occurs after exercise. Lastly, …

Determinants Of Balance Confidence In Community-Dwelling Elderly People, Janine Hatch, Kathleen M. Gill-Body, Leslie G. Portney

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Background and Purpose. The fear of falling can have detrimental effects on physical function in the elderly population, but the relationship between a persons' confidence in the ability to maintain balance and actual balance ability and functional mobility is not known. The extent to which balance confidence can be explained by balance performance, functional mobility, and sociodemographic, psychosocial, and health-related factors was the focus of this study.

Subjects. The subjects were 50 community-dwelling elderly people, aged 65 to 95 years (X̄=81.7, SD=6.7).

Methods. Balance was measured using the Berg Balance Scale. Functional mobility was measured using the Timed Up & …

Understanding Occupational Therapy: Medical Doctors And Doctors Of Osteopath’S Knowledge About Occupational Therapy In An Acute Care Hospital, Shereen A. Metwalli

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to discover whether medical doctors (MD) and doctors of osteopath (DO) at two large hospitals in the Midwest have adequate knowledge about the roles and functions of occupational therapy, its services and benefits to patients and its implications on interdisciplinary team success. Increasing the knowledge in these three areas could influence occupational therapy referral rates and, as a result, impact the quality of patient care. This study used a descriptive survey to collect data from 55 physicians. Respondents acquired their knowledge of occupational therapy through secondary sources within informal sources of information. A statistically …

Randomized Clinical Trial For Efficacy Of Mobilization With Movement Versus End-Range Mobilization Techniques In The Treatment Of Adhesive Capsulitis Of Shoulder Joint, Shih-Hsin Tan, Ying-Tzu Tai, Kai-Lin Hwang, Ting-Chung Wu, Chorng-Sonq Chou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

The objective of this stud is to compare the efficacy between mobilization with movement (MWM) and end-range mobilization techniques (EMTs) in the management of adhesive capsulitis. Eighteen and twenty-two patients from MWM and EMT groups, respectively, who returned after two-week follow-up were evaluated. This was a randomized, evaluator-blind, parallel comparison study. Active and passive range of motion (ROM) for flexion, internal and external rotation, abduction and pain scale were assessed regularly by the same physical therapist. Pain reduction was observed in most of the patients. The proportion of patients with the same or worse condition after one month of follow-up …

A Study Of Cognition And Willingness Of Hospital Managers On Setting Up Fitness Centers, Tsan-Hon Liou, Po-Wei Lin, Jing-Hwa Wey, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Chung-Pao Lin, Yu-Sheng Liao

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

In the United States, the hospital-based fitness centers were rapidly developed in recent years and, in fact, they have already had over twenty years history. However, the concept is just at beginning stage in Taiwan. This investigation was directed against the managers of the hospital in Taiwan. To collect the interest of cognition and willingness of hospital managers on the issue of setting up a fitness center. One hundred and ninety-eight questionnaires were sent out and 138 reclaimed. The rate of reclaims was 69.7%. They included 78 managers of doctor and 60 managers of non-doctor. The results of the study …

Effect Of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation On Postural Hypotension In Patients With Cervical Cord Injury, Max J. L. Chen, Pao-Tsai Cheng, Mei-Yun Liaw, Alice M.K. Wong, Wei-Shung Wong, Tshe-Shun Shie

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Postural hypotension is often observed in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. It may cause syncope, and interfere with sitting and standing trainings. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) was reported to be able to alleviate and even prevent postural hypotension. The exact mechanism is not certain yet, but it may be related to vagal reflexes or muscle pumping actions. To investigate the effect of NMES on tetraplegic patients, we have recruited 10 patients with acute cervical spinal cord injuries (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale A and B) suffering from postural hypotension. These patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: four …

Effects Of Aerobic Exercise Training On Insulin Sensitivity, Serum Lipids, And Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Shang-Lin Chiang, Chia-Huei Lin, Cheng-Wen Ho, Kao-Chung Tsai, Chou-Ping Chiou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Little is known about the relation of planned exercise to insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes in Taiwan. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a 12-week aerobic exercise program on insulin sensitivity, serum lipids, cardiorespiratory fitness, and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes. This study had a quasi-experimental design and used purposive sampling. The samples consisted of 13 eligible patients with type 2 diabetes. Each subject underwent a 12-week exercise program (30 minutes a day, 3 days a week, and at 60% maximum oxygen uptake). Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to …

Moyamoya Disease In Children: A Casereport, Chung-Li Tseng, Chia-Ying Chung, Chia-Ling Chen, Pao-Tsai Cheng, Simon F. T. Tang, Alice M. K.Wong

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

This work describes motor, cognition and emotional problems in a child with Moyamoya disease before and after rehabilitation. Following comprehensive rehabilitation, the girl achieved improved gross motor, fine motor, cognition and emotional control. Moyamoya disease is an important cause of childhood ischemic stroke. Moyamoya disease has a bimodal age distribution, with one group of pediatric age (around first decade of life), and a second group of adults in the 30 to 40-year-old age range. Moyamoya disease involves progressive idiopathic stenosis and eventual occlusion of the large cerebral arteries at the circle of Willis. The pathogenesis of Moyamoya disease remains unclear. …

Slit Ventricle Syndrome In A Hemorrhagic Stroke Patient After A Shunt Surgery: A Casereport, Tung-Yang Yu, Sai-Cheung Lee, Jin-Rong Lin, Chih-Chin Hsu

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

A 55-year-old male patient suffered from left intracranial hemorrhage received craniotomy and removal of intracerebral hematoma. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt was implanted for the complication of hydrocephalus. The skull was put back later because of stable status. He developed scalp necrosis and, therefore several times of debridement was done. The skull was taken away under the suspicion of osteomyelitis. However, he had vomiting, somnolence, urinary incontinence and unable to walk two months after this procedure. Computed tomography showed slit ventricles in right hemisphere. The shunt was then removed and his clinical conditions improved. Slit ventricle syndrome is commonly seen in children, rather …

Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: A Casereport, Ya-Fang Lee, Nai-Chiung Huang, Ta-Sen Wei

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), also known as Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)，the most common illness that causes acute and generalized paralyzing condition in the post-polio era, is diagnosed dependent on the base of clinical manifestations with supportive evidence of electrophysiologic study and cerebrospinal fluid examination. GBS often begins with the distal part of four limbs followed by a progressive course as ascending weakness and may even involve respiratory , facial or oropharyngeal muscles. Spinal fluid examination often reveals elevated protein concentration without associated increase in cells. Plasma exchange has become the gold standard of GBS treatment; in patients contraindicated for plasma …

Fixation With Vertebral Prosthesis Following Vertebral Fracture In Ankylosing Spondylitis : A Casereport, Tieh-Cheng Fu, Chin-Man Wang, Pao-Tsai Cheng, Shih-Wei Chou, Fuk-Tan Tang, Alice M. K. Wong

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

The subject patient was a case of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Because of recurrent fine vertebral fracture combined with pseudoarthrosis and neurological deficiency, the patient had received several conventional surgical interventions over ten years. A year before the present admission, the patient suffered lower limbs weakness and received surgical intervention with thoracic corpectomy and fixation with vertebral prosthesis, anterior spinal instrumentation and posterior fusion with pedicle screw at Stanford hospital in the U.S.A. The patient tolerated the procedure well and achieved some improvement in his leg sensation and muscle power. The patient then returned to Taiwan for rehabilitation therapy at Chang-Gung …

The Diagnosis Of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And Associated Rehabilitation Issues: A Casereport, Chih-Gang Chang, Chen-Liang Chou, Shun-Ping Cheng, Tcho-Jen Liu, Rai-Chi Chan

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease of unknown etiology. Even though it is uncommon, there are cases seen. Thus it is important for clinicians to understand and catch the key points to its diagnosis. Patients with ALS would usually present with the combination of upper and lower motor neuron symptoms and signs. When the typical combination was found in several anatomic areas in an elderly man especially, the diagnosis is direct. We must also note that at early stage of ALS, the patient can present predominantly with either upper or lower motor neuron symptoms and signs confining only …

Effect Of Computer Keyboard Slope On Wrist Position And Forearm Electromyography Of Typists Without Musculoskeletal Disorders, Guy G. Simoneau, Richard W. Marklin, Joseph E. Berman

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Positioning a computer keyboard with a downward slope reduces wrist extension needed to use the keyboard and has been shown to decrease pressure in the carpal tunnel. However, whether a downward slope of the keyboard reduces electromyographic (EMG) activity of the forearm muscles, in particular the wrist extensors, is not known. Subjects and Methods. Sixteen experienced typists participated in this study and typed on a conventional keyboard that was placed on slopes. Electromyographic activity of the extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU), flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), and flexor carpi radialis (FCR) muscles was measured with surface electrodes, while the extension and ulnar …