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Full-Text Articles in Physical Therapy
High Supervised Resistance Training In Elderly Women: The Role Of Supervision Ratio, Denis Cesar Leite Vieira, Dahan Da Cunha Nascimento, Vitor Tajra, Tatiane Gomes Teixeira, Darlan Lopes De Farias, Ramires Tibana, Alessandro Oliveira Silva, Thiago Santos Rosa, Milton Rocha Moraes, Fabrício Azevedo Voltarelli, James W. Navalta, Jonato Prestes
High Supervised Resistance Training In Elderly Women: The Role Of Supervision Ratio, Denis Cesar Leite Vieira, Dahan Da Cunha Nascimento, Vitor Tajra, Tatiane Gomes Teixeira, Darlan Lopes De Farias, Ramires Tibana, Alessandro Oliveira Silva, Thiago Santos Rosa, Milton Rocha Moraes, Fabrício Azevedo Voltarelli, James W. Navalta, Jonato Prestes
Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research
The objective of this study was to compare the effects of very high supervision (VHS-RT) versus high supervision (HS-RT) ratio resistance training (RT) on irisin, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BNDF), muscle strength, functional capacity, and body composition in elderly women. Participants performed daily undulating periodized RT over 16 weeks with two different supervision ratios: VHS-RT at 1:2 (supervisor/subject) or HS-RT at 1:5. Serum was used to analyze brain derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) and irisin by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Body composition was evaluated by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, while functional capacity was evaluated using the Six-minute walk test, and Timed Up and …
Altered Achilles Tendon Morphology In Individuals With Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis: A Case Report, Jing Nong Liang, Kai-Yu Ho
Altered Achilles Tendon Morphology In Individuals With Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis: A Case Report, Jing Nong Liang, Kai-Yu Ho
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
Background: Individuals post-stroke walk slowly and with more effort, which puts them at higher risks for falls. The slow walking speed results from insufficient propulsive forces generated by the paretic leg. Current rehabilitative efforts to improve walking function target increasing propulsive forces, but overlook the muscle-tendon unit. Case presentations: Two individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis are presented. In both individuals post-stroke, paretic ankle plantarflexors presented with increased muscle tone. Gait kinetics revealed asymmetric propulsive forces, specifically, insufficient propulsive forces by the paretic legs, consistent with previous literature. Sonography revealed increased thickness of paretic Achilles tendon at the calcaneal insertion, in …
Altered Achilles Tendon Morphology In An Individual With Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis: A Case Report, Jing Nong Liang, Kai-Yu Ho
Altered Achilles Tendon Morphology In An Individual With Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis: A Case Report, Jing Nong Liang, Kai-Yu Ho
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
Background: Individuals post-stroke walk slowly and with more effort, which puts them at higher risks for falls. The slow walking speed results from insufficient propulsive forces generated by the paretic leg. Current rehabilitative efforts to improve walking function target increasing propulsive forces, but overlook the muscle-tendon unit. Case presentations: Two individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis are presented. In both individuals poststroke, paretic ankle plantarflexors presented with increased muscle tone. Gait kinetics revealed asymmetric propulsive forces, specifically, insufficient propulsive forces by the paretic legs, consistent with previous literature. Sonography revealed increased thickness of paretic Achilles tendon at the calcaneal insertion, in …
Hypertension In Adults With Intellectual Disability: Prevalence And Risk Factors, Elizabeth C. Schroeder, Lindsay Dubois, Molly Sadowsky, Thessa I.M. Hilgenkamp
Hypertension In Adults With Intellectual Disability: Prevalence And Risk Factors, Elizabeth C. Schroeder, Lindsay Dubois, Molly Sadowsky, Thessa I.M. Hilgenkamp
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
Improving Environmental Capacities For Health Promotion In Support Settings For People With Intellectual Disabilities: Inclusive Design Of The Dihasid Tool, Kristel Vlot-Van Anrooij, Thessa I. M. Hilgenkamp, Geraline L. Leusink, Anneke Van Der Cruijsen, Henk Jansen, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Koos Van Der Velden
Improving Environmental Capacities For Health Promotion In Support Settings For People With Intellectual Disabilities: Inclusive Design Of The Dihasid Tool, Kristel Vlot-Van Anrooij, Thessa I. M. Hilgenkamp, Geraline L. Leusink, Anneke Van Der Cruijsen, Henk Jansen, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Koos Van Der Velden
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have unhealthier lifestyles than the general population. To sustainably improve their lifestyle and health status, a whole-system approach to creating healthy environments is crucial. To gain insight into how support for physical activity and healthy nutrition can be embedded in a setting, asset mapping can be helpful. Asset mapping involves creating a bottom–up overview of promoting and protective factors for health. However, there is no asset mapping tool available for ID support settings. This study aims to develop an asset mapping tool in collaboration with people with ID to gain insight into assets for healthy …
Physical Therapy For Gait, Balance, And Cognition In Individuals With Cognitive Impairment: A Retrospective Analysis, Jason Longhurst, Jason Phan, Elbert Chen, Steven Jackson, Merrill R. Landers
Physical Therapy For Gait, Balance, And Cognition In Individuals With Cognitive Impairment: A Retrospective Analysis, Jason Longhurst, Jason Phan, Elbert Chen, Steven Jackson, Merrill R. Landers
Integrated Health Sciences Faculty Research
© 2020 Jason Longhurst et al. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to determine if a pragmatic physical therapy (PT) program was associated with improved cognition, gait, and balance in individuals with cognitive impairment. This study investigated these associations for individuals with Alzheimer disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in order to better characterize outcomes to PT for each diagnostic group. Methods. Data before and after one month of physical therapy were extracted from patient records (67 with AD, 34 with VaD, 35 with DLB, and 37 with MCI). The …
New Author Guidelines In Statistical Reporting: Embracing An Era Beyond P < .05, Samantha Johnson, Whitley J. Stone, Jennifer Bunn, Scott Lyons, James W. Navalta
New Author Guidelines In Statistical Reporting: Embracing An Era Beyond P < .05, Samantha Johnson, Whitley J. Stone, Jennifer Bunn, Scott Lyons, James W. Navalta
Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research
Statistical reporting of quantitative research data has been plagued by potential bias and reporting suppression due to a single numerical output: the p-value. While there is great importance in its merit, creating a pass-fail system (set at point of .05) has created a culture of researchers submitting their project’s data to a filing cabinet if it does not yield “statistical significance” based on this value. The editors of the International Journal of Exercise Science are following the American Statistical Association’s call for statistical reform by adjusting our reporting guidelines to the following requirements: [1.] make an intentional effort to move …
Selecting The Best Measure For Hospital-Acquired Deconditioning, Carmen E. Capo-Lugo, Erik H. Hoyer, Daniel Young
Selecting The Best Measure For Hospital-Acquired Deconditioning, Carmen E. Capo-Lugo, Erik H. Hoyer, Daniel Young
Integrated Health Sciences Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease In The Achilles Tendon, Kai-Yu Ho, Jing Nong Liang
Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease In The Achilles Tendon, Kai-Yu Ho, Jing Nong Liang
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
The classic sonographic presentation of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposits in the Achilles tendon is reported.
Characteristics Of Medial-Lateral Postural Control While Exposed To The External Perturbation In Step Initiation, Yun-Ju Lee, Jing Nong Liang, Bing Chen, Alexander S. Aruin
Characteristics Of Medial-Lateral Postural Control While Exposed To The External Perturbation In Step Initiation, Yun-Ju Lee, Jing Nong Liang, Bing Chen, Alexander S. Aruin
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
Controllability of posture in the medial-lateral direction is critical for balance maintenance, particularly in step initiation. The objective of the current study was to examine the effects of external perturbation and landing orientation on medial-lateral control stability in step initiation. Eleven young healthy participants stood on the force platform and waited for the instruction of taking a step while experiencing a pendulum perturbation applied at the lateral side of the right shoulder. Eight experimental conditions were conducted by two levels of step side (right or left), two levels of perturbation (with or without), and two levels of landing orientation (forward …
Impact Of Clinician Experience And Positive Language On Subject Expectation Of Cervical Spine Manipulation Effects, Joshua Wood, Jonah Mawae, Stephen Elmer
Impact Of Clinician Experience And Positive Language On Subject Expectation Of Cervical Spine Manipulation Effects, Joshua Wood, Jonah Mawae, Stephen Elmer
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background and Purpose: Acute neck pain is a worldwide epidemic that physical therapists treat with cervical spine manipulation (CSM). While the mechanical and neurological effects of CSM are important, it is possible that the patient’s perception of the therapist’s skill level may also play a role in patient outcomes. Along with the patient’s perception of the practitioner, evidence suggests that patient expectation for intervention efficacy may also alter patient outcomes. The implication is that special consideration must be taken when practitioners choose their words when describing both themselves and their interventions. The purpose of this study is to examine if …
Modulation Of Corticospinal Excitability Using Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation To Improve Walking In Individuals With Chronic Post Stroke Hemiparesis, Neil Drobitch, Kylie Henry, Sage Lyons, James Schomig
Modulation Of Corticospinal Excitability Using Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation To Improve Walking In Individuals With Chronic Post Stroke Hemiparesis, Neil Drobitch, Kylie Henry, Sage Lyons, James Schomig
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background and Purpose: Individuals who have experienced a pyramidal cerebrovascular accident (pCVA) often exhibit impairments to volitional control of corresponding motor tasks. Promising effects in motor response, post-application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), have been reported in studies on individuals with the ability to achieve independent gait for 20 minutes. These studies mainly examined the effects of combined tDCS with locomotor training on lower extremity function among higher functioning individuals post-stroke. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of tDCS among individuals post-stroke who may not have independent ambulatory capabilities, focusing on motor response and less …
The Moderation Effect Of Bdnf Genotype And Self-Reported Lifetime Physical Activity Habits On Postural Instability In Parkinson’S Disease, Samantha Johnson, Tyler Ormsby
The Moderation Effect Of Bdnf Genotype And Self-Reported Lifetime Physical Activity Habits On Postural Instability In Parkinson’S Disease, Samantha Johnson, Tyler Ormsby
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels play an important role in neuroplasticity in normal and neurologically compromised individuals. Studies suggest that BDNF levels increase in response to physical activity and are also affected by genotype. In individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), it is not known if physical activity habits and BDNF genotype modulate this neuroprotective response. The purpose of this study was to determine if BDNF genotype interacts with lifetime self-reported physical activity levels to affect age of disease onset and severity of PD symptoms, specifically gait, balance, and motor dysfunction
Lumbopelvic Muscle Performance And Morphology Differences: Implications For Low Back Pain In Individuals With Unilateral Above-The-Knee Amputation, Melissa Damele, Rachel Gross, Ronauldo Robina
Lumbopelvic Muscle Performance And Morphology Differences: Implications For Low Back Pain In Individuals With Unilateral Above-The-Knee Amputation, Melissa Damele, Rachel Gross, Ronauldo Robina
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background and Purpose: The number of people living with an amputation in the United States is rising at a rate of almost 200,000 cases a year [1]. The incidence of low back pain (LBP) in individuals with lower limb amputation (LLA) has been shown to be much greater than in the general population at 52%- 72% [2-4]. High amputation level, disuse, and abnormal movement patterns associated with prosthetic gait have been theorized to lead to decreased lower back muscle performance, contributing to the high prevalence of LBP in individuals with LLA [5-7]. However, lumbar muscle morphology and performance have not …
Rural Or Underserved Practice Interest Among Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students. Do Clinical Education Experiences Change Opinions?, Brandon Godin, Trenton Poulson, Mac Neil Moresca, Tyler Satoshige
Rural Or Underserved Practice Interest Among Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students. Do Clinical Education Experiences Change Opinions?, Brandon Godin, Trenton Poulson, Mac Neil Moresca, Tyler Satoshige
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background and Purpose: People living in rural and underserved areas are poorly served by our country's healthcare system. The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy reports that approximately 18% of people in the United States live in rural areas. Within the physician and nursing literature the largest reported predictor of rural practice is having a rural background. Mandated rural medical rotations during training have been shown to positively alter interest in rural practice and employment. While nursing and medical students have been thus studied, limited evidence exists for physical therapists. The objective of this study was to determine how rural …
Intra- And Inter-Rater Reliability Of A Ballet-Based Dance Technique Screening Instrument, Jessie Lesar, Zachary Shaver, Ivetta Lassey
Intra- And Inter-Rater Reliability Of A Ballet-Based Dance Technique Screening Instrument, Jessie Lesar, Zachary Shaver, Ivetta Lassey
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background: To execute the aesthetic demands of dance while utilizing proper biomechanical body position, a dancer needs the ability to maintain lumbopelvic stability, external rotation of the femur, and alignment of the knee, foot, and ankle. The ability to identify technique deficits can guide preventative programs that may reduce injury risk and frequency. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate intra- and inter-rater reliability of the ballet-based Dance Technique Screening Instrument by physical therapists (PTs) and student PTs (SPTs) with prior dance medicine or dance experience. Subjects: Twenty-eight adult subjects served as raters which included licensed PTs and …
Neurodynamics Under Different Walking Speeds In Individuals With Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis, Corey Ackley, Kiley Aki, Joshua Arias, Jassie Trinh
Neurodynamics Under Different Walking Speeds In Individuals With Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis, Corey Ackley, Kiley Aki, Joshua Arias, Jassie Trinh
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background and Purpose: Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in adults worldwide. The ability to return to walking is often a main goal of rehabilitation in individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis. To increase walking speed, non-neurologically impaired individuals produce greater ankle propulsion force at push-off with greater ankle dorsiflexion angles in swing phase with no change in ankle muscle co-contraction index in the swing phase. It remains unclear if individuals post-stroke would adopt similar neuromuscular strategies. Therefore, our aim was to examine the effect of altered walking speeds on propulsion force at push-off, ankle dorsiflexion angle during swing, …
The Effect Of Physical Therapy On Patient Self-Reported Outcomes And Perceptions Of Mobility After Lower Extremity Amputations, Gregory Amaya, Rosman Gante, Zachary Meinzer, Abbas Sadrossadat
The Effect Of Physical Therapy On Patient Self-Reported Outcomes And Perceptions Of Mobility After Lower Extremity Amputations, Gregory Amaya, Rosman Gante, Zachary Meinzer, Abbas Sadrossadat
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background and Purpose: The number of people with limb loss is rapidly growing, partly due to an aging society and the prevalence of diabetes. Physical Therapy (PT) has been shown to improve perceived functional outcomes and quality of life in older adults and individuals with diabetes, but it is unclear why certain patients do not receive PT after amputation and whether the beneficial outcomes shown in other populations translate to individuals with limb loss. The purpose of this study was to determine whether receiving PT among patients with limb loss correlates with an improved quality of life, better mobility, and …
Patellar Tendon Morphology In Trans-Tibial Amputees Utilizing A Prosthesis With A Patellar-Tendon-Bearing Feature, Jessica Kellogg, Kelly Teter, Michelle Evers
Patellar Tendon Morphology In Trans-Tibial Amputees Utilizing A Prosthesis With A Patellar-Tendon-Bearing Feature, Jessica Kellogg, Kelly Teter, Michelle Evers
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Purpose/Hypothesis: A patellar-tendon-bearing (PTB) bar is a common prosthetic design feature used in individuals with trans-tibial amputations. As the patellar tendon in the knee of residual limb is subjected to the perpendicular compressive force not commonly seen in normal tendon loading, it is possible for tendon remodeling and degeneration to occur over time; however, there is limited data to support this idea. The primary purpose of this study was to use ultrasound imaging to compare the morphological differences between tendons of the residual and intact limb in unilateral trans-tibial amputees who utilize a prosthesis with a PTB feature. We hypothesized …
Physiotherapy Is Associated With Improvements In Gait And Balance In Individuals With Cognitive Impairment: A Retrospective Analysis, Steven Jackson, Elbert Chen, Jason Phan
Physiotherapy Is Associated With Improvements In Gait And Balance In Individuals With Cognitive Impairment: A Retrospective Analysis, Steven Jackson, Elbert Chen, Jason Phan
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that individuals with cognitive impairment (CI) exhibit significant motor impairments; however, these motor impairments receive little treatment attention compared to more prominent CI. Moreover, there is a lack of evidence about physiotherapy (PT) in individuals with CI. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine if PT was effective at improving gait and balance in individuals with Alzheimer disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHODS: Retrospective data of 173 individuals with CI conditions and an initial evaluation for PT were extracted from electronic records from January 2016 …
Asymmetric Crying Facies Syndrome, Kai-Yu Ho Pt, Phd, Jing Nong Liang Pt, Phd
Asymmetric Crying Facies Syndrome, Kai-Yu Ho Pt, Phd, Jing Nong Liang Pt, Phd
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
A female infant, born vaginally at 40 weeks of gestation with a birthweight of 3260 g had an Apgar score of 10 at 1 and 5 minutes. She presented with an asymmetric facial expression when crying, with the right side of her mouth deviating inferior-laterally (Figure, A and Video[available at www.jpeds.com]). At rest, her facial expression was symmetric and a thinner left lower lip was noted (Figure, B). A pediatricneurologist noted intact motor, reflex, and cranial nerve functions, and she was diagnosed with asymmetric crying facies, likely because of hypoplasia of the left depressor angularis oris muscle. Asymmetric crying facies …
A Resistance Exercise Set For A Total Body Workout For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, A Pilot Study, Thessa Hilgenkamp, Stijn Weterings, Alyt Oppewal, Florien M. M. Van Eeden
A Resistance Exercise Set For A Total Body Workout For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, A Pilot Study, Thessa Hilgenkamp, Stijn Weterings, Alyt Oppewal, Florien M. M. Van Eeden
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
Background: Resistance training has beneficial effects on fitness levels, cardiovascu‐lar disease risk, risk of sarcopenia and on performing activities of daily living. The focus of this study is to design a total body resistance exercise set for adults with intellectual disabilities (RESID) with minimal equipment required and to test its feasibility. Method: The RESID was selected in an expert meeting, and its feasibility was deter‐mined in a cross‐sectional pilot study. The feasibility was determined with comple‐tion rate, correct execution of exercises and the participant’s experience. Results: The expert group (n = 7) selected seven exercises for the RESID. The partici‐pants …
Adding Meaning To Physical Fitness Test Results In Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Thessa Hilgenkamp, Alyt Oppewal
Adding Meaning To Physical Fitness Test Results In Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Thessa Hilgenkamp, Alyt Oppewal
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
Purpose:Evaluating physical fitness in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) is challenging, and a multitude of different versions of tests exist. However, psychometric properties of these tests are mostly unknown, and both researchers as clinical practitioners struggle with selecting appropriate tests for indi- viduals with ID. We aim to present a selection of field tests with satisfactory feasibility, reliability, and val- idity, and of which reference data are available. Methods:Tests were selected based on (1) literature review on psychometric properties, (2) expert meet- ings with physiotherapists and movement experts, (3) studies on population specific psychometric proper- ties, and (3) availability of …
Measurement Of Anterior Translation Of The Mandibular Condyle Using Sonography, Kai-Yu Ho, Brooke Laskowski, Danielle Garcia, Christensen J. Hardy, Emilio Puentedura
Measurement Of Anterior Translation Of The Mandibular Condyle Using Sonography, Kai-Yu Ho, Brooke Laskowski, Danielle Garcia, Christensen J. Hardy, Emilio Puentedura
Physical Therapy Faculty Research
[Purpose] To establish a standardized sonographic approach to quantify anterior translation of the mandibular condyle during mouth opening by examining the reliability of image acquisition and processing, and to understand how anterior condylar translation contributes to mouth opening. [Participants and Methods] Twenty-eight participants without temporomandibular disorder (TMD) participated. During day 1 of data collection, all participants performed maximal mouth opening while an examiner recorded anterior condylar translation using sonography. The mouth opening range of motion was also obtained. On day 2 of data collection, the same procedure was performed on 6 participants that participated in day 1 of data collection. …
Patellofemoral Joint Stress During Uphill And Downhill Running In Healthy, Theresa French, Brooks Klein, Young Lee
Patellofemoral Joint Stress During Uphill And Downhill Running In Healthy, Theresa French, Brooks Klein, Young Lee
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Subjects: Twenty recreational runners participated (mean age of 24.9 years). Methods: Kinematics and kinetics of the trunk and lower extremity were obtained at 3 conditions: level, 6° uphill, and 6° downhill, at a speed of 2.3 m/s. PFJ stress was determined using a biomechanical model that incorporates knee flexion angle and knee extensor moment as subject-specific input variables. The model output consisted of PFJ reaction force, PFJ stress, and PFJ contact area. One-way ANOVAs with repeated measures and post-hoc t-tests with a Bonferroni adjustment were used to compare outcome variables across the 3 conditions. Results: Peak PFJ stress during downhill …
Reliability And Validity Of Using A Mobile Application To Asses Knee Valgus In Healthy And Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Participants, Brenda Benson Deaver, Tyrel Nelson
Reliability And Validity Of Using A Mobile Application To Asses Knee Valgus In Healthy And Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Participants, Brenda Benson Deaver, Tyrel Nelson
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Objective: To examine the reliability and validity of using a movement analysis application (MAA) to measure knee valgus angle during three functional activities used to assess return-to-sport after ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Design: Reliability and validity study Setting: University laboratory Participants: Twelve ACLR participants with a non-contact mechanism of injury and 20 healthy individuals. Independent Variables: Each subject performed single-leg drop landing, single-leg hop, and 90º cut with simultaneous 3-dimensional (3D) motion capture and video recording in the frontal plane on an iPad. Main Outcome Measures: Peak knee valgus angle during the landing phase of each task was measured using a …
Immediate Effects Of Cervical Spine Thrust Joint Manipulation On Gait Parameters In Individuals With Neck Pain, Marc Anthony D. Albano, Emily Blok, Beau Gronert, Ryan Masuda
Immediate Effects Of Cervical Spine Thrust Joint Manipulation On Gait Parameters In Individuals With Neck Pain, Marc Anthony D. Albano, Emily Blok, Beau Gronert, Ryan Masuda
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Purpose/Hypotheses: 1. To investigate for any change in gait parameters in individuals with neck pain while walking with different functional neck conditions immediately following cervical thrust joint manipulation (TJM) versus a sham intervention. 2. To investigate any association between Global Rating of Change (GROC) scores and gait parameters immediately following cervical thrust joint manipulation versus a sham intervention. The hypotheses were that, a) cervical TJM would have an immediate effect on gait parameters during walking with the neck in at least one of three conditions (neutral, flexion/extension and rotation) among individuals with neck pain; and b) higher scores on the …
Investigation Of The Cardiovascular Endurance Of Dance Majors, Arnold Huang, Ali Ross, Kelsey Taelour, Geneva Winters
Investigation Of The Cardiovascular Endurance Of Dance Majors, Arnold Huang, Ali Ross, Kelsey Taelour, Geneva Winters
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Background: College dancers have demonstrated low levels of cardiovascular endurance compared to other athletes, which could be one of the factors that leads to more fatigue and injuries during performance. The effects of an education session on cardiovascular endurance and on college dancers’ attitudes towards cardiovascular exercise outside of dance class have not been previously studied. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use the accelerated three-minute step test to compare lower level and upper level college dancers’ cardiovascular endurance before and 2 months after an education session emphasizing fitness and exercise. Additionally, assessed were the dancers’ attitudes towards …
Successful Patient Participation In Acute Hospital Physical Therapy, Jesse Kim, Joseph Fertitta, Patrick Williams
Successful Patient Participation In Acute Hospital Physical Therapy, Jesse Kim, Joseph Fertitta, Patrick Williams
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Purpose/Hypothesis: Research has demonstrated that physical therapy plays a crucial role in patient recovery in the acute hospital setting. Despite known benefits, scheduled sessions do not always occur and are called nontreatment (NT) events. Reported NT ranges from 15% to 26% of scheduled sessions. Previous studies have found an association between NT and patient diagnosis as well as between NT and day of the week on which treatment was scheduled. Identifying additional factors that affect NT is important if therapists and administrators are to make improvements. The purpose of this study is to determine if an association exists between physical …
The Influence Of Socioeconomic Factors On Fear Of Falling And Mobility Outcomes After Lower Limb Loss: A Preliminary Study, Tyler Chin, Heather Fox, Juan Gutierrez Jr.
The Influence Of Socioeconomic Factors On Fear Of Falling And Mobility Outcomes After Lower Limb Loss: A Preliminary Study, Tyler Chin, Heather Fox, Juan Gutierrez Jr.
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Background and Purpose: Current research has revealed that as much as 52.4% of individuals with lower limb loss report falling at least once in the past year. Previous research has also indicated that rehabilitation, including physical therapy (PT), generally improves patient outcomes after definitive amputation. Socioeconomic status has been shown to be an important factor in accessing healthcare but has yet to be investigated in this population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of socioeconomic status and access to PT, and how limb loss affects mobility and fear of falling perception. We hypothesized: [1] individuals with …