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Volume 35, Number 29: January 16, 1998, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 35, Number 19: January 9, 1998, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Physician Assisted Suicide: A Survey Of The Issues Surrounding Legalization, Kelly Lynn Mitchell

North Dakota Law Review

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A Review Of Osteochondritis Dissecans In The Knee And Elbow, Kimberley Dalere

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition or injury that causes a separation on the subchondral bone and articular cartilage. I,2 The reported incidence of OCD is 30- 60 cases per 100,000 people.3 It is primarily found in the knee and elbow joints. 1,2,3 The male to female ratio has been reported as two to one in the knee joint and three to one in the elbow joint, with thirty three per cent having bilateral involvement in one occurrence. I ,4,5,6 Since OCD has a high incidence rate in men and women, the purpose of this study is to compare and …

An Overview Of Dupuytren's Disease, Michel Burgess

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Dupuytren's disease is defined as a pathologic change in the palmar and digital fascia which often results in a secondary, painless, fibrous, flexion contracture of the digital joints. Normally, the disease process is painless, but a severe contracture of 30° or more at the metacarpophalangeal joint and 15° or more at the proximal interphalangeal joint can interfere with the biomechanics of the hand, preventing the performance of activities of daily living. Though the use of modalities is ineffective as a conservative approach to treat the disease, a therapist can positively affect postoperative rehabilitation outcomes using manual techniques, physical modalities, and …

An Overview Of Compensatory Pronation At The Subtalar Joint And Orthotic Correction, Jacy Greff

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Excessive compensatory pronation at the subtalar joint is a common foot disorder that affects a large population of people. It is a disorder that stems from a wide variety of causes including both congenital and acquired as well as intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Excessive compensatory pronation is also the cause of many other disorders which may affect not only the foot but other joints including the knee, hip, and back. The scope of this study will focus on acquired pronation and its causes as well as the proper orthotic choice and prescription to best treat the problem.

This literature review …

Video Of Adapted Techniques To Overcome The Physical Deficits Of Children With Visual Impairments, Amy Skalsky

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Blindness is a disability with far reaching effects. Many of these effects are physical and can be seen clinically in children who have been blind for much, or all, of their lives. As physical therapists, we have the technical skills to assist in reducing the effects of the functional deficits that are associated with blindness. However, we are often unaware of these deficits, or have trouble adapting our treatment techniques to fit the needs of children who are blind or have visual impairments.

The purpose of this study is to provide a video that will demonstrate techniques that are specially …

Nonprofit Management : A Proposal For A Nonprofit Management Concentration In University Of North Dakota Master Of Public Administration Graduate Program, Shari Doe

Theses and Dissertations

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The Role Of Adrenomedullin In The Natriuretic Response To Acute And Chronic Salt Loading In The Rat, Michelle P. Murphy

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A Biochemical Analysis Of Proteoglycans Synthesized By Bovine Retinal Pericytes In Culture, Lara Ashley Streng

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January- February 1998, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

January- February 1998 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 18 pages

Volume 80, Number 4

North Dakota Jumps On The Agricultural Disparagement Law Bandwagon By Enacting Legislation To Meet A Concern Already Actionable Under State Defamation Law And Failing To Heed Constitutionality Concerns, Jennifer J. Mattson

North Dakota Law Review

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Differences Between Ultrasound And Electrical Stimulation In Wound Healing, Josette Bryngelson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

When a patient enters a physical therapy clinic for wound therapy, a physical therapist must decide the best way to provide care. The therapy that is decided upon depends on the client, the therapist, and the goals that are trying to be achieved.

Through a literature review, I will compare two methods of wound care treatment: therapeutic ultrasound and electrical stimulation. This paper will look at the way these two treatments work and how these treatments are beneficial in wound healing.

The benefit of this literature review will be to provide a source of information in choosing an effective or …

An Electromyographic Study Of The Shoulder Musculature During Codman's Exercises, Myndi L. Frey

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Codman's exercises are commonly used in physical therapy as a supposed passive shoulder activity to help increase range of motion without causing detrimental damage to the injured tissue or surgical graft. These mild shoulder exercises are often the first exercises used post- operatively. Some clinicians often add a weight to the hand or wrist with the assumption that the distraction will decrease the impingement between the acromion and the shoulder musculature while performing these exercises. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of muscle activity within the shoulder musculature during Codman's exercises with and without the addition …

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Minimizing Deformity And Preserving Function In The Hand, Cindy Gillespie

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease of the synovial joints. The hand and wrist are the most commonly involved. The disease is characterized by pain, inflammation, limited range of motion, and destruction of bone and articular structures. In the later stages of RA, the person usually exhibits deformity of the affected joints. This can result in the inability to use the hand in a functional manner.

Rheumatoid arthritis affects approximately one percent of the population. A person with RA usually has increased medical expenses. It is likely that the person will experience a loss of productivity and income due …

The Effect Of Hippotherapy On Lower Extremity Range Of Motion In Children With Cerebral Palsy, Jim Pitman

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

It has been postulated that hippotherapy will help increase range of motion (ROM), pulmonary function, balance, and muscle tone in children with cerebral palsy and, therefore, may be used as a physical therapy modality. The purpose of this independent study is to objectively measure lower extremity range of motion in children with cerebral palsy after an eight-week hippotherapy program.

Six children diagnosed with cerebral palsy initially participated in the experiment using a repeated measure design. Only two subjects completed the study. No control group was used for this study. A consent form was signed prior to measuring LE ROM.

It …

Visual Impairment And Its Affects On Gross Motor Development: A Literature Review And Implications For Physical Therapy, Jodi A. Toenjes

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Visual impairment, or blindness, in the pediatric population has been shown to affect several key areas of gross motor development. Many of these areas can be positively influenced by physical therapy techniques. However, some physical therapy curriculums do not teach this topic of study because the prevalence of blindness is low. The purpose of this study is to develop a teaching manual that will provide the physical therapist with specific exercises, activities, and helpful hints that will facilitate the treatment of a patient with blindness in a pediatric setting.

The manual includes information regarding common mannerisms of the blind population …

Development Of A Fire Science Curriculum Program At The University Of North Dakota, Jamie Lisell

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A Literature Review Of Stratagies And Laws That Shape The Education Of Students With Learning Disabilities, Chere Cross

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The New York Times Coverage Of The United Nations Fourth World Conference On Women, Carla Frederica Almeida Santos

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Local Anesthetic Comparison For Pain Relief On Cannulation Of The Dialysis Graft : Lidocaine Versus Emla Cream, Michele Ness-Spiekermeier

Theses and Dissertations

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Identifying Health Care Needs Of The Resident Native American Student Population, Lawrence D. Blue

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Health Locus Of Control And Health Behaviors Of Single Mothers Living In Poverty In An Urban North Dakota Community, Jodi Benson

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Economic Effects Of The 1997 Flood On The Red River Valley, Grant Carlson

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Baseline Data Collection On Anxiety And/Or Depression In Female Open Heart Surgery Patients 55 Years And Older, Cathy D. Devincenzi

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Correlating Crystalloid Fluid Resuscitation And Postoperative Ventilatory Time In The Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patient, Linda S. Dunnam

Theses and Dissertations

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Early Versus Late Extubation Of The Postoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Patient And Its Effect On Length Of Postoperative Hospital Stay, Eric L. Flaten

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Cadmium Removal Using Cladophora In A Flow Reactor, Ryan Dorn

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Health Related Attitudes Of People With Diabetes Living In Urban Versus Rural North Dakota, Patricia K. Freitag

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Post-Cabg Delirium And Its Effect On Length Of Stay, Michele D. O'Donnell Frank

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