Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons^™

Joint Mobilizations And Paraplegia: A Curious Pairing, Preston Tam, Matthew L. Daugherty

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to explore the effectiveness of joint mobilizations at the knee on gait and pain in a patient with ambulatory paraplegia.

It’S Not Supposed To Hurt: Pelvic Floor Soft Tissue Massage And Vaginal Dilator Implementation, Kaila Klibert, Lisa Chase

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to show the effectiveness of pelvic floor manual therapy implemented via the use of internal and external soft tissue massage as well as the use of vaginal dilators.

Elbow Joint Manipulation And Exercise For Post-Operative Medial Epicondylectomy: A Case Report, Kelsey Newman, Eric Chaconas

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe joint manipulation and exercise progressions post-medial epicondylectomy.

Application Of Forced Use In A Traditional Acute Hospital Setting With A 77-Year-Old Female Post Left Cva, Jimmie Parten, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to look at the positive outcomes following the application of forced use physical therapy techniques in the traditional acute hospital setting with a 77-year-old female post left CVA.

Post-Surgical Resection Of T7-10 Av Malformation Mimics Brown-Sequard: A Case Report, Lindsey Pauley, Lisa Chase

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case study is to describe the methods of treatment and outcomes for a patient with a thoracic AVM presenting with spinal cord symptoms mimicking Brown-Sequard syndrome, by focusing on the primary impairments and improving functional mobility.

Shock And Awe: Functional Strength Training To Improve Balance And Function In A Patient Post Electrocution, Amanda K. Boone, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case study is to study the effects of functional strength training rehabilitation in a patient post electrocution suffering from a concurrent stroke.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome-Hypermobility Type: Can We Use Physical Therapy Manipulation?, Greg Kareis, Lindsay Perry

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case is to describe the clinical treatment plan for a patient diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome hypermobility type and determine the benefits of low grade physical therapy manipulation as an intervention.

Effect Of Comprehensive Physical Therapy On A 25-Year-Old Pregnant Female With Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report, Maryann Tadros, Amanda Grant

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to examine the benefits of multifaceted physical therapy interventions in a pregnant adult female with EDS.

Therapeutic Exercise And Vibration Training For A Military Veteran Mimicking Relapse-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Lauren Elizabeth Miller, Laurie Shimko

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the combination of therapeutic exercise and vibration training to improve stair navigation for a patient with mimicking RRMS.

Effects Of Lsvt Big Concepts On Patients With Low Back Pain And A Concomitant Diagnosis Of Parkinson's Disease, Alana Mckinney, Erica Kiernan

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to identify the effects of LSVT Big concepts on low back pain in individuals with Parkinson's Disease classified as stage I on the Hoehnand Yahrscale.

Scapulothoracic Stabilization To Reduce Cervical Pain And Headaches: A Case Report, Bethany June Law, Shannon Logan

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report was to describe the outcomes of a scapular stabilization program in an adult female with cervical neck pain and headaches.

Canalith-Repositioning Maneuvers And Balance Interventions On A Patient With Multiple-Canal Bppv: A Case Study, Nicole Knights, Kerry C. Mallini

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate using canalith-repositioning maneuvers and balance training as interventions to reduce vertigo and improve balance and gait in a patient with multiple-canal BPPV.

Effects Of Dry Cupping Therapy On A 56-Year-Old Female Patient Post Haglund’S Deformity Surgery: A Case Report, Jordan Gaillard, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report was to determine the effects of dry cupping therapy on a 56-year-old female patient who had Haglund’s deformity surgery.

Hip, Pop, Oa: Successful Treatment Of Hip Osteoarthritis With Sustained Stretches And Thrust Manipulation, Leah Fifelski, John Layne

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this poster is to show the effects of manual therapy, in the form of grade IV sustained stretches and thrust manipulations, on a patient with hip OA.

Isometric Hip Strength And Dynamic Stability Of Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability, Ryan S. Mccann, Brenn A. Bolding, Masafumi Terada, Kyle B. Kosik, Ian D. Crossett, Phillip A. Grobble

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context: Compared with individuals who have a history of lateral ankle sprain (LAS) without markers of chronic ankle instability (CAI; LAS copers) and healthy people, those with CAI often exhibit neuromuscular impairments and dynamic-stability deficits at the hip. However, the influence of hip-strength deficits on dynamic stability remains unknown.

Objective: To compare isometric hip strength and dynamic stability in individuals with or without CAI and examine the degree of dynamic-stability variance explained by isometric hip strength.

Design: Case-control study.

Setting: Research laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants: Sixty individuals (47 women, 13 men; age = 23.7 +/- 4.6 years, height = …

Perceived Effects Of Ballet And Movement-Based Interventions For Parkinson’S Disease, Gabrielle Beauchamp, Ian Heinkele, Emily Hoogstra, Mackenzie Schumacher

Adult

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Comparative Analysis Of Perceived Barriers Of Occupations Associated With Dating For People With Physical Disabilities And Able-Bodied Young Adults, Mikaela Furst, Kliricia Loc, Taylor Parks, Shelby Sarnowski

Adult

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The Preferences Of Toileting Habits And Routines In Older Adults, Deanna Orr, Courtney Madary, Bethany Robinson

Older Adult

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Meshing Employment Services, John Kramer, Thinkwork! At The Institute For Community Inclusion At Umass Boston, Nicole Jorwic, Nancy Mercer, Jill Pierce, Kevin Walker

ThinkWork! Publications

Working with vocational rehab, DDS, and community agencies to secure community employment with the supports you need for success!

Motor Compensation During Lower Limb Pedaling After Stroke, Brice Thomas Cleland

Dissertations (1934 -)

Long-term motor dysfunction in the lower limb is common after stroke. One potential contributor is motor compensation, a behavior in which functions originally performed by the paretic limb are performed by the non-paretic limb. Compensation in chronic stroke may contribute to long-term motor dysfunction by limiting functional ability, impairing future recovery, and eliciting maladaptive neuroplasticity. The purpose of this dissertation was to describe the impact of compensation on motor function and brain activation during lower limb pedaling and identify elements that produce this behavior. To achieve this purpose, we evaluated muscle activation and motor performance when compensation was prevented. During …

An Exploratory Factor Analysis: Factors That Influence Employers Disposition To Hire And Retain Persons With Disabilities, Javier Nazario Rodriguez

Theses and Dissertations

Despite the laws that are in place to ensure equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, there continues to be a disparity in employment rates for persons with disabilities when compared to persons without disabilities. Understanding factors that influence employers disposition to hire and retain persons with disabilities is the first step towards developing a guide for professionals that provide direct job placement services to this population in developing an educational intervention plan that is conducive to employers being more receptive to hiring persons with disabilities.

Currently there are many studies that focus on employers’ attitudes towards hiring and retaining …

Total Energy Expenditure And Body Composition Of Children With Developmental Disabilities, Michele L. Polfuss, Kathleen J. Sawin, Paula E. Papanek, Linda Bandini, Bethany Forseth, Andrea Moosreiner, Kimberley Zvara, Dale A. Schoeller

Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications

Background

Obesity prevalence is increased in children with developmental disabilities, specifically in children with spina bifida and Down syndrome. Energy expenditure, a critical aspect of weight management, has been extensively studied in the typically developing population, but not adequately studied in children with developmental disabilities.

Objective

Determine energy expenditure, fat-free mass and body fat percentile and the impact of these findings on recommended caloric intake in children with spina bifida and Down syndrome.

Methods/Measures

This pilot study included 36 children, 18 with spina bifida, 9 with Down syndrome and 9 typically developing children. Half of the children with spina bifida …

Fms Squat Assessment And 2d Video Motion Analysis As Screening Indicators Of Low Back Pain: A Cross Sectional Case- Study, Tracy Donlon, Britanny Franklin, Courtney Machamer, Christina Mogelnicki, Jeffrey Verneus, Christopher Taber

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Aim: Low back pain (LBP) is a disabling condition to individuals in the United States and physical therapy (PT) has been proven to be a beneficial treatment by analyzing their movement patterns. The main objective of this study was to analyze the deep squat component of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) as an indicator of LBP while simultaneously using 2-D analysis. Method: This cross-sectional case study included 36 participants that completed a total of six deep squats. Three raters scored the FMS score of each participant. Results: The association between FMS score and the presence of LBP showed to be …

Change In Bone Mineral Density Among High Frequency Apheresis Blood Donors, Walter Bialkowski

Dissertations (1934 -)

Exposure to citrate anticoagulant during apheresis blood donation induces significant decreases in serum ionized calcium with subsequent perturbations to parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, and markers of bone remodeling. Cross-sectional studies of bone mineral density (BMD) among apheresis donors exhibit conflicting results. Resolving the potential impact of the highest apheresis donation frequency represents a significant knowledge gap in ensuring adequate protections for volunteer apheresis blood donors. ALTRUYST (NCT02655055) was a randomized, longitudinal, controlled clinical trial designed to determine if repeated exposure to citrate through apheresis donation reduces BMD. Male donors, 18-65 years of age with no more than five previous apheresis …

Efficacy Of Interventions For Increasing Performance Of Activities Of Daily Living In Persons With Parkinson's And Lewy Body Disease, Jennifer Mejeur, Joshua Grimmer

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Long-Term Efficacy Measured By Maintenance Of Weight Loss For Bariatric Surgery (Specifically The Gastric Sleeve And Roux-N-Y Methods) Vs. Behavioral Changes, Amelia Verduzco

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

No abstract provided.

Sacubitril/Valsartan Vs Acei And Beta-Blocker Therapy For Heart Failure Patients With Reduced Ejection Fraction (Ef <40%)?, Eric Sveska

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

No abstract provided.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Children And Adolescents With Ptsd, Monica Phillips, Meghan Schrom

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Psychometric Properties Of Balance Assessment Tools For Older Adults, Kelsey Johnson, Shannon Funk

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Interactive Metronome Training For Children With Adhd, Bethany Fox, Corinne Leer

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

No abstract provided.