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North Dakota Intelligencer: March 14, 1994, Mike Jacobs

North Dakota Politics - Publications

March14, 1994, edition of "The North Dakota Intelligencer: an Inside Report on People, Politics, and Power."

4 pages

(This issue has incorrect date on the cover)

Sense Of Coherence And Perception: Does Stress Resistance Equal Illusion?, Cheri L. Hexum

Theses and Dissertations

Sense of Coherence (SOC) is a personality characteristic which has been linked to mental and physical health. However, the factors that contribute to this link are, as yet, unclear. Our understanding of the link between personality and health may be improved by examining how personality characteristics manifest in specific circumstances (i.e., how they affect perceptions and judgments). The knowledge gained through the depressive realism research (which has looked at personality differences by examining their effect on perceptions and judgments in specific, controlled circumstances) was applied to SOC theory in an attempt to further clarify how SOC may influence our judgments. …

Relationships Between High School Size And University Major For 1989--1990 And 1990--1991 Graduates From The University Of North Dakota And North Dakota State University., Mary Jo Morgan

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between high school size and university major for 1989-90 and 1990-91 baccalaureate graduates from the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University. The general research question investigated the relationship between the size of the high school graduating class and the student's major area of concentration when graduating from college.The number of students reviewed in this study was 1,455 of which 761 were UND graduates and 694 were NDSU graduates. The North Dakota Higher Education Computer Network Student Information System and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction were …

March-April 1994, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

March- April 1994 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 15 pages

Volume 76, Number 5

A Hermeneutic Analysis Of Childhood Verbal, Physical, And Sexual Abuse And Women's Identity Development., Sandra Marie Deraney-Reilly

Theses and Dissertations

Seventy-four women who were concurrently receiving mental health services, were administered a structured interview which explored childhood verbal, physical and sexual abuse, and the perceived effects associated with each type of abuse. It was common for one type of abuse to be found in unison with another type. The interview questions also asked the respondent to describe themselves as children, their parental relationships, and patterns in adult relationships. Interpretive content analyses were used to organize the responses and summarize the findings. Sexual abuse particularly affected later sexual relationships, but also created a pervasive sense of mistrust that impacted relationships in …

North Dakota Intelligencer: February 28, 1994, Mike Jacobs

North Dakota Politics - Publications

February 28, 1994, edition of "The North Dakota Intelligencer: an Inside Report on People, Politics, and Power."

4 pages

North Dakota Intelligencer: February 14, 1994, Mike Jacobs

North Dakota Politics - Publications

February 14, 1994, edition of "The North Dakota Intelligencer: an Inside Report on People, Politics, and Power."

4 pages

February 3, 1994, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the February 3, 1994, meeting of the University Senate. 36 pages

North Dakota Intelligencer: January 31, 1994, Mike Jacobs

North Dakota Politics - Publications

January 31, 1994, edition of "The North Dakota Intelligencer: an Inside Report on People, Politics, and Power."

4 pages

Program For St. Cloud State And Mankato State, January 2-3, 1994, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's and Women's Basketball (Combined)

Program for the men's and women's basketball games versus St. Cloud State on January 2, 1994, and Mankato State, January 3, 1994

The Need For Closing Argument Guidelines In Jury Trials, Michael J. Ahlen

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Adr: To Be Or..., Lynn A. Kerbeshian

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Wandering In The Wilderness Of Dispute Resolution: When Do We Arrive At The Promised Land Of Justice, Bruce E. Bohlman, Erick J. Bohlman

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Assessing Children's Credibility: Scientific And Legal Issues In 1994, Charles Robert Honts

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Review Of Noninvasive Tools Used For Measuring Flexion Of The Lumbar Spine, Mary E. Johnson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The purpose of this study is to compare the reliability, validity, and ease of administration for various noninvasive tools used for measuring flexion of the lumbar spine. A synopsis of several clinical techniques is offered: Schober's technique, modified Schober, modified modified Schober, fingertip to floor, modified fingertip to floor, goniometer, single inclinometer, double inclinometer, and flexicurves. The results were variable for the different techniques with each having its own inherent advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, the clinician can weigh the information presented when choosing a technique. It appears that a true gold standard has yet to be described. Therefore, it is …

Poststroke Depression, Colleen Frohberg

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Depressed mood is the most common psychiatric disorder following stroke with estimated prevalence rates ranging anywhere from 20% to 60%. It has been reported that effective and rapid treatment of poststroke depression may enhance stroke rehabilitation and speed up functional recovery. The potential reversibility of depression emphasizes the importance of early identification of poststroke depression. Yet, poststroke depression remains largely untreated as part of the rehabilitation process. Therefore, it is important that health professionals, such as physical therapists, who often work with patients who have suffered a stroke are aware of the signs and symptoms of poststroke depression to ensure …

The Effects Of Microcurrent Stimulation In The Treatment Of Lateral Epicondylitis, Justin G. Feeser

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (MENS) is a modality that is quickly gaining popularity in the treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders. At this time, there is a lack of literature, especially well controlled clinical studies, to support its use. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to examine the effects of MENS in the treatment of a common musculoskeletal dysfunction, lateral epicondylitis. Approximately ten subjects with a diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis were assigned either to group A, receiving MENS and conservative treatment (education, home exercise program, ice, and counterforce bracing), or group B, receiving sham MENS and conservative treatment. Subjects were …

Burn Care: The Use Of Cpm, Electrical Stimulation And Lasers, Jennifer Walter

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

p>The treatment of patients with burns has always been a tedious venture. The burn team may devote many long and painful hours to the patient's rehabilitation. Physical therapists play an important part on this team, especially in the areas of wound care and pain control. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the physiological mechanisms of continuous passive motion, electrical stimulation, and lasers in regard to wound healing and pain perceptions.

In relation to wound healing, electrical stimulation and lasers were found to enhance the actual healing process, mostly in the early phases of healing. Continuous passive …

A Literature Review Of The Team Approach In The Cardiac Rehabilitation Process, Kristin Nelson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Teamwork is a term that is now commonplace in the provision of health services for all people. Variations of this team are widely used, such as multidisciplinary teams and inter-disciplinary teams. A health care team is a group of persons, each possessing particular expertise, who have a common purpose and goal. Teams including professionals, such as nurses, doctors, physical therapists, social workers, and other staff, depending on needs and local resources, are now commonplace in hospital and community services. The purpose of this independent study is to review the literature regarding collaborative team approaches to cardiac rehabilitation. Included in this …

Chinese Medicine: An Effective Alternative For Physical Therapists, Nancy Palumbo

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Acupressure is a technique that has been used for thousands of years in China, and has gained popularity in the United States since the 1960's. Research shows a high correlation between trigger points and acupuncture points, though discovered independently and labeled differently, the same phenomenon of can be explained by the same neural mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of Chinese medicine and its use in physical therapy. First, a literature review consisting of a brief history of Chinese medicine and traditional Western medicine is compared. Next, the results of a survey distributed to 47 …

Damages - Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress In The Workplace: Defining Extreme And Outrageous Conduct In North Dakota's Job Description, Angela M. Elsperger

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Public Policy Consensus Building: Connecting To Change For Capturing The Future, Bruce T. Levi, Larry Spears

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Regaining Control: Emotional Adjustment After A Myocardial Infarction, Angela J. Bryl

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Cardiac rehabilitation is the process of the development and maintenance of a desirable level of physical, social, occupational, and psychological functioning after the onset of cardiovascular illness. The scope of cardiac rehabilitation has evolved from what first began as strict bed rest to now a complete multidimensional approach including many health disciplines. The psychological aspects of rehabilitation have become just as integral as the physical components. Regaining a sense of control through a process of emotional adjustment is one of the important factors of psychological rehabilitation after a myocardial infarction.

The purpose of this study is to first examine different …

Resistance Training In Children, Debra L. Cutner

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Strength training in the child and adolescent has been a controversial topic for quite a few years. Current research has changed the thoughts of many professionals regarding strength gains or the possibility of strength gains in the prepubertal and adolescent age groups. Part of the controversy lies with the fact that some believe it is not safe for a child to do resistance training as it may cause various injuries such as musculoskeletal sprains and strains and epiphyseal fractures.

A review of the literature indicates that strength gains can occur in prepubertal children and that training with weights can be …

Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises Of The Shoulder Joint: Biomechanics And Clinical Implications, Todd L. Gentzler

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The shoulder is a complex joint with many structures located in a small area. The purpose of this paper is to first analyze the shoulder joint mechanics and allow for a more complete understanding of this structure. The anatomical features are defined, including muscles, tendons and ligaments, their attachments and innervations. These structures are often predisposed to injury or pathology.

The second part of this paper introduced a new treatment concept: Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises of the shoulder joint. Closed kinetic chain exercises are defined, including the purpose and rationale behind this new treatment. Closed kinetic chain exercises add variability …

Critical Overview Of Wound Care Modalities, Keith W. Hartnett

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The purpose of this independent study is to explore Physical Therapy modalities used in adjunct to traditional wound management. There are many factors that influence the healing rate. A basic knowledge of the body's healing process is needed in order to understand the affects modalities have on the wound.

The key to wound management is the initial and constant assessment. The patient history, subjective information, and objective measure are critical to the etiology and progression of the wound, and will be discussed.

Modalities can accelerate wound healing. Mechanical and physiological effects of the different modalities will be explored. This study …

Physical Therapy And Internal Derangement Of The Temporomandibular Joint, Kathy Johnson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

In orthopedic literature, internal derangement is considered to be one of the main predisposing factors in the development of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and subsequent arthrosis. Internal derangement can be defined as the abnormal relationship of the articular disc to the condyle and consists of a multitude of disorders.

Physical therapy is well-recognized as an effective, conservative method of treatment for temporomandibular disorders. Early treatment to correct symptomatic internal derangement decreases the possibility of disc deformation and further joint degeneration. However, much of the physical therapy literature consists of uncontrolled case studies and focal clinical technique articles. For this reason, there …

Low Back Pain, Jeff Large

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common disorders seen in the health care setting today. The cost of rehabilitation of LBP makes up a significant proportion of today's health care economy. Both physical and social factors have been associated with the etiology of LBP. Today's advanced diagnostic equipment has allowed the underlying pathologies of LBP to be better understood. In the past, different theories and techniques for rehabilitation have been utilized. Current rehabilitation of LBP has emphasized effective, cost-efficient prevention and education.

The purpose of this independent study is to research current theories of risk factors, pathologies …

The Use Of Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation In Spinal Cord Injured Patients, Michelle Mccrory

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating, life-altering injury that presents a variety of rehabilitative and long-term medical management challenges. Not only must the inability to ambulate, which is generally of primary concern to the patient, be addressed, but also the inherent degenerative and deconditioning effects of SCI which may ultimately lead to various secondary complications.

Recently, functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been the subject of a variety of research concerning the rehabilitation of individuals with SCI. FES is a means of activating alpha motor neurons to stimulate muscular contraction and elicit a therapeutic or functional effect.

The purpose of …

Nonoperative Treatment Of Shoulder Instability In The Throwing Athlete, Whitney A. Meier

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

An increase interest of the shoulder complex has led to additional knowledge through research and enhancement of rehabilitation for various shoulder disorders. Shoulder injuries are common for overhead sporting activities, such as pitching. The pitching mechanism combines a high level of neuromuscular coordination between the glenohumeral and scapulothoracic muscles. The intricate balance and timing of these muscles is necessary to allow full mobility and to maintain the dynamic stability throughout the entire throwing motion. Any deficiency in muscular strength or timing can affect shoulder function and potentially cause shoulder instability.

Rehabilitation and nonoperative management of shoulder pain due to instability …