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Muscle Fascicle Length Changes Of The Long Head Of Biceps Femoris Muscle During Various Physical Activities, Rusty Batykefer, Austin Hardin, Kyla Gomes, Octavio Tan, Bryce Yamashita, Alwin Sacro, Tyler Cuddeford

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

We predict that the muscle fascicles of the biceps femoris long head will behave similarly to the ankle plantar flexors in that they will undergo smaller length changes during dynamic activities (running, walking) and greater changes during static activities (single leg Romanian deadlift, standing hamstring curl).

Effects Of Context Perception And Haptic Feedback On Sway, Andrew Meszaros, Tess Swake, Robin Dorociack, Catherine Enger, Gavin Boen, Alex Johnston, Braedon Miller

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

The purpose of this research is to assess whether framing the context of haptic feedback as an "error" signal or "helpful" signal can impact sway control.

How Does Perception Influence Motor Output: An Investigation Into The Size-Weight Illusion, Andrew Meszaros, Robin Dorociak, Alex Anderson, Cassie Allen, Jennifer Vargas Vega

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Purpose

❏ To assess whether the SWI exists during whole body loading such as a deadlift

❏ Determine if the body is able to adapt to the illusion with repetitions

❏ Identify mechanical factors that explain or overcome the respective illusion/perception

Hypothesis

❏ The SWI will be observed and will be reflected in the VAS ratings

❏ The magnitude of the SWI will decrease over additional repetitions

❏ Mechanical variables will reflect the degree of illusion perceived

Effects Of A Parkinson's Disease Community Exercise Group On Self Reported Promis Measures, Desiray Anderson, Alexis Creighton, Jillian Studer, Tyler Cuddeford

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an upper motor neuron disorder that results in bradykinesia, rigidity, shuffling gait patterns, and balance impairments. Non-motor issues include depression, anosmia, GI issues, pain, and more. Approximately 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed every year.

Hypothesis: Self efficacy and satisfaction roles will positively correlate with participation in the 6 week exercise program.

"My Kid Said What?!" Participation And Promis Self-Report In Children With Long-Term Physical Disabilities, Ashlyn Fast, Emma Powley, Kauionalani Kekuawela, Natalie Teegarden, Samuel Miller, Thomas Ratana, Tyler Hammond, Winnie Lee, Ryan Jacobson

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Purpose:

Determine how the following are associated in kids with physical disabilities:

• Perceived life participation
• Physical abilities
• Social functioning

Perturbation-Based Balance Training Added To A Fall Prevention Exercise Program And Its Effect On Fall Risk And Fear Of Falling In Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Joseph Espero, Jeremiah Everett, Leanne Gehrke, Sage Goodman, Spencer Hall, Melody Hansen, Lyndsay Stutzenberger, Rebecca Dobler, Gabe Haberly

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Background:

● Falls lead to decreased independence, increased disability, and increased risk of death

● Falls occur in more than one out of four older adults each year

Research Suggests:

● 50 hours of a structured strength and balance exercise program supplemented with fall prevention education over 12 weeks decreases fall risk in community dwelling older adults

● One session of perturbations provided at the appropriate dosage can decrease fall risk by 50%, with multidirectional perturbations having the greatest benefit

Hypothesis:

● Adding one session of perturbation-based training to a structured strength and balance exercise program will reduce the risk …

Perception Of Workload And Task Importance During Complex And Dual Task Conditions, Alicia Maul, Cody Lamont, Erin Zurbrugg, Gillian Berry, Katherine Armstrong, Lea Keenantasker, Patricia Eckart, Cindy Zablotny, Theresa Raudsepp, Ryan Jacobson

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Background

• "cognitive processes and movement need to occur concurrently as part of social engagement; voluntary movement is not wholly automatic and when movement occurs, it leads to changing cognitive demands." (McIsaac et al, 2015)

• Current practice for creating dual-task challenges in the clinic include serial subtraction and carrying a glass of water (complex walking task) however these do not always translate to a patient's individualized challenges and goals

• Research has shown that a patient's engagement and performance improves when the task they are performing is meaningful in their lives. (McIsaac et al, 2015)

• Would including items …

Proximal And Distal Effects Associated With Vascular Occlusion During Stationary Cycling, Jason Brumitt, Colton Cypert, Kelli Young, Kira Negrete, Kristin Dunn, Mckenzie Moore, Rainey Stoner

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Purpose

To compare strength gains in the supraspinatus and shoulder external rotators in subjects who performed 10 minutes of stationary cycling with or without bilateral occlusion.