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Reliability And Validity Of Ratings Of Perceived Exertion In Persons With Multiple Sclerosis, Brice T. Cleland, Benjamin A. Ingraham, Molly C. Pitluck, Alexander V. Ng
Reliability And Validity Of Ratings Of Perceived Exertion In Persons With Multiple Sclerosis, Brice T. Cleland, Benjamin A. Ingraham, Molly C. Pitluck, Alexander V. Ng
Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications
Objective: To test the reliability and validity of using the Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale (ratings 6e20) in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).
Design: Nonrandomized repeated measures.
Setting: Research laboratory.
Participants: Volunteer sample (N=27) comprised of 16 PwMS (10 women) and 11 age-matched persons without multiple sclerosis (MS) (6 women). Clinical measures included symptomatic fatigue, depression, and MS functional capacity.
Interventions: A submaximal cycling test was performed to estimate maximal capacity. Participants then pedaled for 2 minutes at 50% and 60% of predicted maximal oxygen consumption per unit time (V̇O2), and physiological measures and RPE were …
Effects Of Laryngeal Restriction On Pharyngeal Peristalsis And Biomechanics: Clinical Implications, Rita Shaker, Patrick Sanvanson, Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian, Mark Kern, Ashley Wuerl, Allison Hyngstrom
Effects Of Laryngeal Restriction On Pharyngeal Peristalsis And Biomechanics: Clinical Implications, Rita Shaker, Patrick Sanvanson, Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian, Mark Kern, Ashley Wuerl, Allison Hyngstrom
Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications
To date, rehabilitative exercises aimed at strengthening the pharyngeal muscles have not been developed due to the inability to successfully overload and fatigue these muscles during their contraction, a necessary requirement for strength training. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that applying resistance against anterosuperior movement of the hyolaryngeal complex will overload the pharyngeal muscles and by repetitive swallowing will result in their fatigue manifested by a reduction in pharyngeal peristaltic amplitude. Studies were done in two groups. In group 1 studies 15 healthy subjects (age: 42 ± 14 yr, 11 females) were studied to determine …
Can A Home-Based Cardiac Physical Activity Program Improve The Physical Function Quality Of Life In Children With Fontan Circulation?, Roni M. Jacobsen, Salil Ginde, Kathleen Mussatto, Jennifer Neubauer, Michael G. Earing, Michael E. Danduran
Can A Home-Based Cardiac Physical Activity Program Improve The Physical Function Quality Of Life In Children With Fontan Circulation?, Roni M. Jacobsen, Salil Ginde, Kathleen Mussatto, Jennifer Neubauer, Michael G. Earing, Michael E. Danduran
Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications
Objective
Patients after Fontan operation for complex congenital heart disease (CHD) have decreased exercise capacity and report reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Studies suggest hospital-based cardiac physical activity programs can improve HRQOL and exercise capacity in patients with CHD; however, these programs have variable adherence rates. The impact of a home-based cardiac physical activity program in Fontan survivors is unclear. This pilot study evaluated the safety, feasibility, and benefits of an innovative home-based physical activity program on HRQOL in Fontan patients.
Methods
A total of 14 children, 8–12 years, with Fontan circulation enrolled in a 12-week moderate/high intensity home-based …
Survivors Speak: A Qualitative Analysis Of Motivational Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Survivors’ Participation In A Sprint Distance Triathlon, Karen Marie Robinson, Linda B. Piacentine, Leslie J. Waltke, Alexander V. Ng, Judy A. Tjoe
Survivors Speak: A Qualitative Analysis Of Motivational Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Survivors’ Participation In A Sprint Distance Triathlon, Karen Marie Robinson, Linda B. Piacentine, Leslie J. Waltke, Alexander V. Ng, Judy A. Tjoe
Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications
Aims and Objectives
To examine motivational factors influencing breast cancer survivors to participate in triathlon training, complete a triathlon and maintain an exercise thereafter.
Background
Routine exercise has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce recurrence for breast cancer survivors. Yet physical and psychological factors present barriers for initiating and maintaining an exercise routine. Research is limited in exploring factors of exercise motivation from the survivor's perspective.
Design
Qualitative design using focus groups and individual follow-up phone interviews to explore motivation for exercise initiation and maintenance.
Methods
One to two weeks after completing a triathlon, 11 breast cancer …