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Sensory Reeducation In The Upper Extremity, Angela Vides

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Increasing Restroom Accessibility For Transgender College Students: An Occupational Justice Effort, Gabriel Soto

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Postpartum Health And Wellness, Estephanie Huerta

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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A Day In The Life Of A Sci, Jeffrey Garcia

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Optimizing Eating Performance Among Individuals With Dementia: A Sensory-Based Approach, Nazifa Fazli

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Exploring The Role Of Occupational Therapy In The Criminal Justice System At The County Level, Marisa Given

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Imposter Syndrome Management And Strategies For Ot Graduate Students, Lauren Magat

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Integrating Social Connectedness Within Community Programs, Staphany Jimenez

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Sensory Education Program For Speech Therapy Graduate Students, And Caregivers Of Children With Support Needs, Julie Jones

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Exploring Occupational Therapy’S Role With Unhoused Individuals In A Community-Based Setting: An Emerging Practice Area, Mckayla Wallace Mccarthy

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Addressing Transportation Barriers For Adaptive Recreation Programs, Nicole Gargiulo

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Promotes Children’S Wellbeing In The First Year Of Life And Parental Confidence Through Evidence-Based Knowledge, Jocelyn Ong Najera

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Health Promotion Within General Aviation, Nancy Smith

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Exploring Strategies To Improving Awareness For Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders Within Dental Students, Tim Zeng

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Supporting Spanish-Speaking Parents Navigate Services For Children With Atypical Development, Anali Flores

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Promoting Social And Emotional Competencies With A Trauma-Informed Approach To Early Education, Kaelyn O'Bryan

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Occupational Therapy’S Role In Concussion Recovery For The Adult Population, Nikki Atis

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Social Emotional Learning In Outdoor Education Programs For Adolescents, Brianna Swain

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Accessible Travel Facilitating Access Capstone, Wynter Hale

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Supporting Uop Trio Success Students From The Occupational Therapy Perspective, Carolyn Ly

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Healthy Living For Older Adult And Aapi Populations With Chronic Conditions, Cierilyn Legaspi

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Sex Differences In Spontaneous Respiratory Recovery In Chronic Hemisection, Taylor C. Holmes, Nicole M. Popp, Carley F. Hintz, Isabell Dobrzycki, Carolyn J. Schmitz, Kaylyn A. Schwichtenberg, Elisa J. Gonzalez-Rothi, Christopher W. Sundberg, Kristi A. Streeter

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Respiratory deficits after C2 hemisection (C2Hx) have been well documented through single-sex investigations. Although ovarian sex hormones enable enhanced respiratory recovery observed in females 2 wk post-C2Hx, it remains unknown if sex impacts spontaneous respiratory recovery at chronic time points. We conducted a longitudinal study to provide a comprehensive sex-based characterization of respiratory neuromuscular recovery for 8 wk after C2Hx. We recorded ventilation and chronic diaphragm electromyography (EMG) output in awake, behaving animals, phrenic motor output in anesthetized animals, and performed diaphragm muscle histology in chronically injured male and female rodents. Our results show that females expressed a greater recovery …

Noninvasive Estimation Of Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Consumption Rate And Microvascular Reactivity In Chronic Stroke Survivors Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Jennifer N. Nguyen, David D. Gutterman, Brian D. Schmit, Emilie A. Klevenow, Matthew J. Durand

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Understanding post-stroke changes in skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism and microvascular reactivity could help create therapeutic targets that optimize rehabilitative interventions. Due to disuse atrophy, we hypothesized that basal muscle oxygen consumption rate and microvascular endothelial function would be impaired in the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle of the affected leg of chronic stroke survivors compared with the nonaffected leg and versus matched controls. Fifteen chronic stroke survivors (10 females) and 15 matched controls (9 females) completed this study. A near-infrared spectroscopy oximeter measured tissue oxygen saturation (StO₂) of the TA in both legs of stroke survivors and the dominant …

Reduced Oxygen Desaturation In The Vastus Lateralis Of Chronic Stroke Survivors During Graded Muscle Contractions, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Jennifer N. Nguyen, Spencer A. Murphy, Stephanie C. Raab, Brian D. Schmit, David D. Gutterman, Matthew J. Durand

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Background

Few studies have examined changes in skeletal muscle physiology post-stroke. This study examined changes in tissue oxygen saturation (StO₂) of the vastus lateralis (VL) muscle of stroke survivors and age-matched control participants during maximal and submaximal isometric contractions of the knee extensor muscles.

Objectives

We hypothesized that tissue oxygen desaturation (ΔStO₂) during knee extensor muscle contractions would be less in the VL in the paretic vs. the non-paretic and control legs.

Methods

Ten chronic stroke survivors (>6 months post-stroke) with lower extremity muscle weakness and 10 age-matched controls completed this prospective cohort study. Maximum …

Prolonged Quadriceps Latency During Gait Early After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Predicts Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis 6-Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Naoaki Ito, Jacob J. Capin, Elanna Arhos, Elizabeth Wellsandt, Ryan T. Pohlig, Thomas S. Buchanan, Lynn Snyder-Mackler

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose was to explore quadriceps electromechanical function (quadriceps latency) during gait after anterior cruciate ligament injury as a predictor for radiographic knee osteoarthritis 6-years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Change in latency after preoperative physical therapy was also examined.

Methods

Quadriceps latency (time between peak knee moment and quadriceps electromyography) was calculated before preoperative physical therapy (2.4 [0.5–7.5] months after anterior cruciate ligament injury) and after preoperative physical therapy in 24 athletes. Participants were dichotomized into osteoarthritis (Kellgren and Lawrence grade ≥ 2) and non-osteoarthritis groups at 6-years. Forward selection logistic repression was performed using z-score normalized quadriceps latency …

Measuring Activity Demands On Fatigue In Individuals With Parkinson's Disease, Laura R. Mccray, Kara M. Lee

Graduate Student Scholarship

The functional presentation of those with Parkinson's disease (PD) are complex, varying depending on cognition, physiological deficits, and support network. This study assesses the perceptions of fatigue across individuals with Parkinson's disease with different clinical presentations to guide clinicians in their selection of evidence-based interventions to facilitate greater functional outcomes. A mixed-methods design was used to collect data on the mental and physiological perceptions of fatigue, utilizing surveys and physiological measures such as heart rate. Participants were recruited from a community group targeting those with PD with inclusion criteria being a diagnosis of PD. Results for both heart rate and …

The Beneficial Role Of Sunitinib In Tumor Immune Surveillance By Regulating Tumor Pd-L1, Vivian L Rose, Anaga Ajoy, Craig A Johnston, Gloria R Gogola, Pranav J Parikh

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Importance: There is a need for a pediatric hand function test that can be used to objectively assess movement quality. We have developed a toy-based test, the Bead Maze Hand Function (BMHF) test, to quantify how well a child performs an activity. This is achieved by assessing the control of forces applied while drawing a bead over wires of different complexity.

Objective: To study the psychometric properties of the BMHF test and understand the influence of age and task complexity on test measures.

Design: A cross-sectional, observational study performed in a single visit.

Setting: Clinical research laboratory.

Participants: Twenty-three participants …

Allied Health Professionals Knowledge And Clinical Practice In Telehealth Exercise Behavioural Change For Multiple Sclerosis, Georgios Mavropalias, Shavaughn L. Baynton, Shaun Teo, Sarah J. Donkers, Fleur Eca Van Rens, Yvonne C. Learmonth

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The growing importance of telehealth in multiple sclerosis (MS) necessitates an understanding of current practices and training needs of health professionals. We aimed to evaluate the knowledge, preparedness, and training preferences of Australian allied health professionals (AHPs) in telehealth exercise therapy and exercise behavioural change for MS patients to inform the development of educational training. Methods: An online survey was completed by 58 Australian AHPs, including 34 physiotherapists, 14 exercise physiologists, and 10 occupational therapists, focusing on their current practices, preparedness, and training preferences in telehealth exercise and behavioural change for MS. The survey included multiple-choice, Likert scale, and …

Impact Of Dysfunctional Career Thoughts On Mental Health Among College Students Using Counselling Services, Victor Amadi Stephen, Onyinye Lois Chimodo

School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling Faculty Publications

In recent years studies have revealed varying degrees of dysfunctional thoughts as related to career among young people. It is distorted cognitive processes that truncate the ability to make clear cut decisions regarding career. This conceptual article explores the impact of dysfunctional career thought on mental health among college students seeking counselling. This paper tries to understand how cognitive distortion regarding career impact mental health and means to mitigate this challenge. This study draws on expert opinions and experiential knowledge, underpinned by an extensive review of scholarly literature, peer evaluations, and document analysis in the field of advanced career. The …

Use Of Ultrasound For Identification Of Musculoskeletal Injury In Active Populations, Kathleen Karen Hogan

Rehabilitation Sciences Theses & Dissertations

Lower extremity tendinopathies and fasciopathy conditions are prevalent amongst sedentary individuals,^1,2 athletes,^3,4 elite runners,^5,6and military personnel⁷ and can lead to chronic disability and reduction in quality of life. ^8,9 Both tendinopathy and fasciopathy are thought to be mechanical in nature and caused by acute or chronic overloading leading to a disruption in the uniformity of the soft tissue structure. Ultrasound imaging has gained popularity in the last decade among many sports medicine clinicians to gain information regarding tissue structure for musculoskeletal injury (MKSI) management. Ultrasound imaging allows for the evaluation of in-vivo structures and at …