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Rehabilitation and Therapy

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Theses/Dissertations

2017

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Physical Activity Levels & Successful Aging, Ryan R. Bourque Apr 2017

Physical Activity Levels & Successful Aging, Ryan R. Bourque

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Hypothesis: Greater levels of physical activity have a positive correlation with greater levels of independence as well as better outcomes with respect to self-perceived health-related quality of life for elderly individuals (65+ years of age).


Rehabilitation For Surgically Repaired Acetabular Labrum, Courtney Roberts, H Dean, S Holland Apr 2017

Rehabilitation For Surgically Repaired Acetabular Labrum, Courtney Roberts, H Dean, S Holland

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Acetabular labral tears were once thought to be an uncommon injury. With advancements in modern medicine such as improvements in imaging technologies and arthroscopy techniques, hip and groin pain associated with an ALT is less likely to be missed or go un-diagnosed. With the growing prevalence, it is important for athletic trainers and physical therapists to have a protocol to follow for rehabilitation. The purpose of our research was to investigate treatment strategies for surgically repaired acetabular labral tears, and to develop a exercise protocol for a young athlete from the acute phase of injury through return-to-sport. This will assist …


Post-Surgical Rehabilitation For The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Daniel Webb, S Dibiase, T Grant Apr 2017

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation For The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Daniel Webb, S Dibiase, T Grant

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The purpose of this project was to construct a rehabilitation protocol using therapeutic exercises carried out to return to play. The protocol was for a soccer player in the college setting who has sustained a torn ACL. The sources that we use include databases from EBSCO, physiopedia, hindawi and google scholar. ACL injuries are common in soccer players. It is important that the sports medical field has a good understanding on how to preform a rehabilitation protocol for athletes that are recovering from ACL reconstruction. Injuries to the ACL can occur with direct contact or non-contact. A cut-or-plant movement is …


Occupational Therapy’S Role In Helping Individuals With Spmi Gain And Sustain Employment, Jill Blackstock, Emile Castonguay Apr 2017

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Helping Individuals With Spmi Gain And Sustain Employment, Jill Blackstock, Emile Castonguay

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Does including occupational therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team help clients with serious and persistent mental illness to gain and sustain employment?


Occupational Therapy Services In Postsecondary Education Settings, Marissa Eldridge, Courtney Kromko Apr 2017

Occupational Therapy Services In Postsecondary Education Settings, Marissa Eldridge, Courtney Kromko

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Do college students experience improved success by participating in a university program utilizing occupational therapy services?