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Does Exercise Improve Lung Function In A Young Adult With Cystic Fibrosis?, Hanna Mackey
Does Exercise Improve Lung Function In A Young Adult With Cystic Fibrosis?, Hanna Mackey
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Abstract
Cystic fibrosis (CF), is an inherited genetic disease that leads to damage of the respiratory system. This disease not only impacts the lungs, but most organ systems of the body. Normal fluids in the body become thick, clogging important pathways in the body such as in the lungs and the pancreas. PURPOSE: To examine the effect of cardiorespiratory exercise training on lung function. The purpose of this study was to examine how introducing an aerobic-based exercise training program impacts patients with CF. The question is, “Does exercise improve lung function in a young adult with Cystic Fibrosis?”. METHODS: A …
Åstrand-Rhyming And Ymca: A Compare And Contrast Literature Review Of Two Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Tests, Sean Roberts
Åstrand-Rhyming And Ymca: A Compare And Contrast Literature Review Of Two Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Tests, Sean Roberts
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
In the world of exercise prescription there are two major protocols that are used to test an individual’s aerobic capacity at a submaximal intensity using a stationary bicycle. These protocols require participants to exercise at a constant work rate until a specified hear rate is reached. Data can then be analyzed to determine the participant’s aerobic capacity. The objective of this literature review is to look at these two tests – the Åstrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer test (ARCET) and the YMCA cycle ergometer test – and determine if one is better than the other for different populations and which one an …
Physical Therapy And The Integration Of Dry Needling, Katie Montgomery
Physical Therapy And The Integration Of Dry Needling, Katie Montgomery
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This research paper analyzes how the field of Physical Therapy has grown and evolved in the United States over the last sixty years. It also explores the education process of becoming a therapist, the responsibilities it entails, and the different treatment interventions therapist can use by taking a deeper look at the integration of dry needling techniques into the field of Physical Therapy.
Dry needling is defined and different techniques being utilized in the field currently are explained. Also discussed are locations where physical therapists are legally allowed to perform dry needling in the United States, the certification process, precautions …