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Validation Of Physical Activity As A Measure Of Shoulder Dysfunction, Lindsey Kae Alderson Jan 2008

Validation Of Physical Activity As A Measure Of Shoulder Dysfunction, Lindsey Kae Alderson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The use of physical activity measures has been used in a variety of populations with various diseases and disabilities. The use of physical activity measures has shown known-group differences in populations with neurological disease, stroke patients, and lower extremity dysfunction. Physical activity measures have been used to show health differences, recovery, and disease progression and regression. The purpose of this project was to examine if physical activity are affected by isolated upper extremity shoulder injuries which then may be used as a functional outcome measure. This study was a non-experimental, observational, matched-pair design. A total of fourteen participants composed two …


Comparing The Effects Of Sung Versus Spoken Lyrics On Speech And Language Acquisition In Late-Talking Toddlers, Chelsea Ki Sook Clock Bell Jan 2008

Comparing The Effects Of Sung Versus Spoken Lyrics On Speech And Language Acquisition In Late-Talking Toddlers, Chelsea Ki Sook Clock Bell

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to explore the use of two intervention approaches with children who are delayed in their development of expressive language (i.e. "late talkers"). Identification and intervention for late talkers is often controversial. This study examined whether music therapy has an equal or greater effect on speech and language acquisition in two toddlers with late-developing speech and expressive language when compared to a literacy-based intervention involving storybook reading. The use of storybook reading in speech and language therapy has been examined and found successful when used with children with communication disorders. However additional research is needed …


Allergies In University Of Northern Iowa College Students, Lisa Krausman Jan 2008

Allergies In University Of Northern Iowa College Students, Lisa Krausman

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Allergies diseases, comprising of asthma and allergies, in some direct or indirect way affect most American families as more than 40 to 60 million or one in four Americans suffer from allergic diseases. Allergic diseases are a widespread problem that has a great monetary cost to society and a negative impact on the quality of life for those afflicted. This research was based on an analytical cross-sectional study design with a convenience sample of young adults in a college population. The paper based survey consisted of 55 questions asking various questions throughout various periods of life including the topics of …


Effects Of Acute Static Stretching On Anaerobic Performance Of The Upper Body In Collegiate Wrestlers, Karl Bratland Jan 2008

Effects Of Acute Static Stretching On Anaerobic Performance Of The Upper Body In Collegiate Wrestlers, Karl Bratland

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Stretching prior to physical activity is common in sports and recreational exercise. Athletes, coaches, trainers, and physicians recommend stretching in an effort to both prevent injury and enhance performance. However, much of this information is based more on anecdotal evidence and intuition, rather than scientific evidence. Researchers have found that typical pre-exercise stretching protocols do not reduce the incidence of injuries (Pope, Herbert, Kirwan, & Graham, 2000). Studies have also found decrements in various performance measures such as maximal strength (Kokkonen, Nelson, & Cornwell, 1998) and explosive force and jumping performance (Young & Elliot, 2001; Young & Behm, 2003) after …