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Osteochondritis Dissecans Development After Bone Contusion Of The Knee In The Skeletally Immature: A Case Series, Kevin G. Shea, John C. Jacobs Jr., Nathan L. Grimm, Ronald P. Pfeiffer

Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is thought to be an acquired osteochondral disorder, and its etiology may be multi-factorial. Trauma, both acute and repetitive events, has previously been proposed as a potential cause for OCD development. We present two cases of skeletally immature males who developed a symptomatic OCD lesion following a femoral condyle bone contusion. These cases suggest that an acute traumatic event may lead to the development of OCD of the knee.

Determining Intensity Levels Of Selected Wii Fit Activities In College Aged Individuals, Joshua D. Griese, Yong Gao, Lynda Ransdell, Shawn R. Simonson

Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

To determine intensity of Nintendo Wii Fit games using indirect calorimetry. Twenty-five college students completed Wii Fit activity sessions at two difficulty levels within aerobics, strength, and yoga categories. Resting metabolic rate and exercise VO₂ were measured and metabolic equivalents (METs) were calculated. Measured METs and calculated METs ranged from 2.30 ± .42 and 2.44 ± .38 for Yoga to 5.73 ± 1.36 and 6.04 ± 1.09 for aerobics, respectively. All selected Wii Fit activity intensities were significantly higher than resting, p < .001; aerobic and strength activities met the moderate intensity threshold (3 METs, p < .001), yoga activities did not (p < .005); aerobic and yoga activities of medium difficulty were more intense than the corresponding easy-rated activities (p < .005). There were no statistical differences between measured and calculated METs. Wii Fit has potential as an effective tool for helping college-age individuals increase their PA.

The Effects Of Repetitive Drop Jumps On Impact Phase Joint Kinematics And Kinetics, Joshua T. Weinhandl, Jeremy D. Smith, Eric L. Dugan

Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of fatigue on lower extremity joint kinematics, and kinetics during repetitive drop jumps. Twelve recreationally active males (n = 6) and females (n = 6) (nine used for analysis) performed repetitive drop jumps until they could no longer reach 80% of their initial drop jump height. Kinematic and kinetic variables were assessed during the impact phase (100 ms) of all jumps. Fatigued landings were performed with increased knee extension, and ankle plantar flexion at initial contact, as well as increased ankle range of motion during the impact phase. …

Teaching The Resistance Training Class: A Circuit Training Course Design For The Strength And Conditioning Coach, Shawn R. Simonson

Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Strength and conditioning coaches in high schools and small colleges are asked to perform duties beyond working with athletes, including teaching resistance training courses. Many have not had teacher preparation. This article will address guidelines for physical activity and provide a course description and rationale for a circuit training program.

The Effects Of Whole Body Vibration On Bone Mineral Density For A Person With A Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Study, Ronald Davis, Charlotte Sanborn, David Nichols, David M. Bazett-Jones, Eric Dugan

Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Bone mineral density (BMD) loss is a medical concern for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Concerns related to osteoporosis have lead researchers to use various interventions to address BMD loss within this population. Whole body vibration (WBV) has been reported to improve BMD for postmenopausal women and suggested for SCI. The purpose of this case study was to identify the effects of WBV on BMD for an individual with SCI. There were three progressive phases (standing only, partial standing, and combined stand with vibration), each lasting 10 weeks. Using the least significant change calculation, significant positive changes in BMD …

Does Cardiac Morphology Predict Plasma Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels In Adolescent Athletes?, Kurt J. Nilsson, Michael S. Womack, Ronald Pfeiffer, Chad Harris, Mark Debeliso

Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship of plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) to physiological parameters and cardiac morphological characteristics in a population of young athletes. Our hypothesis is that physiological and cardiac morphological characteristics do not predict BNP levels in adolescent athletes.

Design: Observational study

Setting: Outpatient hospital Patients: 30 healthy male adolescent high school football players (16.0 +/- 1.1 yrs)

Interventions: Physical exam, electrocardiography, plasma BNP measurement by rapid fluorescent immunoassay, and limited echocardiography

Main Outcome Measure Null hypothesis: physiologic parameters and cardiac morphology do not predict plasma BNP levels in healthy …