Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons^™

Physical Activity Levels & Successful Aging, Ryan R. Bourque

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Hypothesis: Greater levels of physical activity have a positive correlation with greater levels of independence as well as better outcomes with respect to self-perceived health-related quality of life for elderly individuals (65+ years of age).

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Helping Individuals With Spmi Gain And Sustain Employment, Jill Blackstock, Emile Castonguay

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Does including occupational therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team help clients with serious and persistent mental illness to gain and sustain employment?

Occupational Therapy Services In Postsecondary Education Settings, Marissa Eldridge, Courtney Kromko

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Do college students experience improved success by participating in a university program utilizing occupational therapy services?

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation For The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Daniel Webb, S Dibiase, T Grant

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

The purpose of this project was to construct a rehabilitation protocol using therapeutic exercises carried out to return to play. The protocol was for a soccer player in the college setting who has sustained a torn ACL. The sources that we use include databases from EBSCO, physiopedia, hindawi and google scholar. ACL injuries are common in soccer players. It is important that the sports medical field has a good understanding on how to preform a rehabilitation protocol for athletes that are recovering from ACL reconstruction. Injuries to the ACL can occur with direct contact or non-contact. A cut-or-plant movement is …

Ua10/1 Cec Newsletter, Mary Lloyd Moore, Executive Director, Wku Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex

CEC Publications

No abstract provided.

Educational And Practice Standard Differences Between Third World Physiotherapy And First World Physical Therapy, Elizabeth Egan

Honors Senior Capstone Projects

In the medical field, physical therapists or physiotherapists as many countries outside the United States refer to the profession as, are “highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility...” Physical therapists/physiotherapists are responsible for teaching patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. Physical therapists/physiotherapists do this by examining each individual and developing a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before …

Rehabilitation For Surgically Repaired Acetabular Labrum, Courtney Roberts, H Dean, S Holland

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Acetabular labral tears were once thought to be an uncommon injury. With advancements in modern medicine such as improvements in imaging technologies and arthroscopy techniques, hip and groin pain associated with an ALT is less likely to be missed or go un-diagnosed. With the growing prevalence, it is important for athletic trainers and physical therapists to have a protocol to follow for rehabilitation. The purpose of our research was to investigate treatment strategies for surgically repaired acetabular labral tears, and to develop a exercise protocol for a young athlete from the acute phase of injury through return-to-sport. This will assist …

Visual, Verbal, And Tactile Cues On Improving Gait In A 71-Year Old Male With Dementia Of The Lewy Bodies, Symone Carter, Jackie Crossen-Sills

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of the case report is to demonstrate how visual, verbal, and tactile cues can improve gait in a patient with DLB.

Training Of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments In An 83-Year-Old Female With Severe Anxiety Post-Femoral Fracture: A Case Report, Chandler Witt, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this case report is to present the outcomes of using APA training exercises in conjunction with conventional physical therapy to improve gait independence, and movement anxiety in older adult patients post femoral fracture secondary to a fall.

Chain Reaction: Functional Strengthening For The Treatment Of Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy In An Adolescent Athlete, Emily Terrell, John Layne

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this case report was to describe the successful addition of lower extremity kinetic chain functional strengthening to the standard of care for chronic PPT treatment.

You Down With Alter-G? Yeah, You Better Be!, Tom Phan, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of free rehabilitation protocol utilizing an Alter-G treadmill system.

Don’T Let Me Fall: Implementing The Use Of Assistive Standing Device With Functional Task Specific Training Can Improve Safety Of Transfers In A 65 Y/O Woman With Primary Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Report, Megan Farr, Lindsay Perry

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this case report is to describe improvements of a novel functional training program in a patient diagnosed with PLS.

Upping The Ante!: Physical Therapist Management Of Femoral Anteversion, Kathryn R. Terrian, Matthew L. Daugherty

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this case report is to describe the outcomes following the rehabilitation of an 11-year-old female athlete with femoral anteversion utilizing Pilates based therapy in conjunction with traditional physical therapy.

Return To University After A Stroke: An Autoethnography, Rachel Sieber

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Capstone Projects

Background and Aims: Return to university presents a unique transition for the person with stroke who may demonstrate with impairments and may have difficulties while engaging in this change. This study will explore elements that comprise the needs and factors of the stroke survivor and supports or accommodations that may improve success of the student returning to university.

Methods: An autoethnography was used with narrative journals and poems dated June 2003 to October 2005, interviews with friends, family and professors and a literature review. Data analysis included an open-coding procedure to find themes from the journal entries, interviews and narrative …

A Project To Enhance Quality Of Life Through Stroke Support Group Activities, Sheryl Ann Watson Williams

MOT Student Capstones

Background: In 2015, participants within a stroke support group reported that, they felt ill prepared to care for themselves following a stroke (Boger, Demain and Latter, 2015). Similar feelings as well as decreased socialization, loss of independence, and changes in mood were reported in another stroke support group setting in 2014 (Muller, Toth-Cohen and Mulcahey, 2014). In an effort to enhance an existing stroke support group, purposeful activities were provided in an educational format to allow for new learning and engagement for all stroke survivors. These interventions are also provided as a means to enhance quality of life and improve …

The Use Of Quiet Books With People With Late Stage Dementia: A Case Study, Monique Chabot, Otd, Otr/L, Clipp, Caps, Cla, Jaime Galaton, Mot, Otr/L

Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations

Discussion of the use of Quiet Books as a method to provide sensory stimulation to people with late stage dementia to reduce agitation and combativeness with activities of daily living. Supporting literature for the use of sensory stimulation with people with dementia is also highlighted.

Poster presented at AOTA 2017 Annual Conference in Philadelphia PA and POTA 2016 Annual Conference

Guidepost 3: Use Social And Human Capital To Decrease Dependence On Paid Supports, Hannah Curren, Allison C. Hall, Jaimie Ciulla Timmons, Thinkwork! At The Institute For Community Inclusion At Umass Boston

ThinkWork! Publications

Community Life Engagement refers to how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) access and participate in their communities outside of employment as part of a meaningful day. (See “What Is Community Life Engagement?” in the box on page 3.) The Community Life Engagement team has been conducting research to identify the elements of highquality Community Life Engagement (CLE) supports. We have created a series of four Engage Briefs to examine the guideposts in detail.

An Examination Of Step Frequency And The Running Readiness Scal As Predictors Of Running-Related Injury In Collegiate Cross-Country Athletes, Jenna D'Errico

Undergraduate Distinction Papers

The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between step frequency, the Running Readiness Scale, and Running-Related Injury rate among the Otterbein cross-country team during the Fall 2016 season. Step frequencies were calculated for each athlete at a preferred and pre-determined pace. As a part of the running Readiness Scale assessment, each athlete completed a series of screening tasks to assess body alignment, weight distribution, and muscular endurance. Each participant logged their running and injury history throughout the season using the Otterbein Run Tracker app. The researchers hypothesized that higher step frequencies and Running Readiness Scale pass rates …

Effects Of A Balance And Strength Training Program On Functional Proprioceptive And Motor Control Abilities In Young Adults With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Victoria Timmons

Undergraduate Distinction Papers

he objective of this study was to determine if young adults, ages 18-22, with neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Communication Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, and Motor Disorders, would benefit by adding a propioceptive intervention program to an already existing strength training program. Benefits hypothesized from this intervention were int he areas of agility and balance, two of the three components of propioceptive abilities. Increased agility and balance has been proved to increase functionality and safety as it can decrease fall risks. Subjects were all apart of a transitional program from high school into the adult …

Improved Outcomes Associated With An Early Mobilization Protocol Among Hip And Knee Replacement Patients, Emily Emma, Dnp, Rn-Bc, Onc

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: According to the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON), research indicates that evidence-based practice for post-operative hip and knee replacement patients includes early mobilization several hours following surgery. Findings indicate that early mobilization on the day of surgery directly correlates to decreased pain, increased distance ambulated and decrease in length of stay (LOS) in the hospital. Objectives: The aim of this research was to validate findings in the literature indicating that improved patient outcomes (pain, distance ambulated and LOS) are associated with implementation of an Early Mobilization Protocol among post-operative total hip and knee replacement patients. Methods: The study …