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A Novel Rapid Step Test Differentiates Between Older Adults Who Are Fallers And Non-Fallers, Harold L. Merriman, Kurt Jackson, Michael Breneman, Amy Collins, Tiffany Mceldowney, Ashton Swinford
A Novel Rapid Step Test Differentiates Between Older Adults Who Are Fallers And Non-Fallers, Harold L. Merriman, Kurt Jackson, Michael Breneman, Amy Collins, Tiffany Mceldowney, Ashton Swinford
University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium
Each year one in three adults > 65 years old falls which results in significant morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Commonly used balance tests such as the Balance Evaluation Systems Test, Berg Balance Scale and Tinetti produce numerical results that have been correlated with a fall history. However, these tests can be complicated, time consuming, require a large amount of space, may require special tools for assessment and exhibit a ceiling effect. Additionally, dynamic balance recovery strategies such as rapid stepping movements may not be fully assessed by some of these other traditional tests.
Normative Percent Differences Between Inter-Day And Inter-Limb Upper Extremity Volume In Healthy Adult Females, Chelsea M. Boch, Marissa L. Steppe, Malia A. Woodard, Molly J. Woodhall
Normative Percent Differences Between Inter-Day And Inter-Limb Upper Extremity Volume In Healthy Adult Females, Chelsea M. Boch, Marissa L. Steppe, Malia A. Woodard, Molly J. Woodhall
University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium
Lymphedema is a frequent complication of breast cancer treatments and can become a chronic condition. Diagnosing lymphedema early is essential to reverse the condition and prevent future complications. Segmental circumferential measurements are the most efficient, reliable, and clinically relevant method to measure UE volume. Diagnosing pre-clinical lymphedema requires an understanding of normal inter-day and inter-limb volume differences among healthy women.
Use Of The Mini-Bestest In Individuals With Peripheral Neuropathy: Does It Correlate With Falls And Sensory Loss?, Kasey Birchfield, Jennifer Lamoreau, Courtney Beinlich, Alyssa Reiter, Molly Scholl
Use Of The Mini-Bestest In Individuals With Peripheral Neuropathy: Does It Correlate With Falls And Sensory Loss?, Kasey Birchfield, Jennifer Lamoreau, Courtney Beinlich, Alyssa Reiter, Molly Scholl
University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a neurological disorder that involves damage or disease of the peripheral nervous system associated with numbness, pain, weakness, and impaired balance. Individuals with PN often experience a distal to proximal progression of motor and sensory deficits such as loss of proprioception, muscle weakness, and loss of ankle reflexes. Since lower extremity proprioception plays a primary role in postural control, individuals with PN demonstrate difficulty maintaining balance, especially under conditions in which vision or vestibular input are also compromised. Clinically, the sensory deficits associated with PN are assessed using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments and vibration testing. Additionally, the Mini-BESTest …
Specific Sport Training Effect On Fms And Y Balance Scores, Phillip Anloague, Nicholas Herrin, John Malone, Cody Bond
Specific Sport Training Effect On Fms And Y Balance Scores, Phillip Anloague, Nicholas Herrin, John Malone, Cody Bond
University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Y-Balance Test (YBT) are functional measurement tools utilized for injury prevention, performance predictability, and as return to sport criteria. The FMS is comprised of 7 standardized tests of movement patterns that are rated from 0-3 and includes: Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, In-Line Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight Leg Raise, Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability. The YBT is a measurement of single leg stance in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions that is advocated for assessing dynamic balance. There lacks evidence that collegiate athletes in different sports that require specific training programs and physical …