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Teft Fasi Alpha Test Report, Barbara Gage, Trudy Mallinson, Laurie Lyons, Joyce Maring, Ken Harwood, Anju Paude, Alex Gorsky, Beth Jackson, Pat Rivard, Lisa Gold, Allison Weaver, Kerry Lida

Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences Faculty Publications

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Effect Of Life Review On Quality Of Life For Older Adults Living In Nursing Homes, Rene' Wren

Occupational Therapy Collection

Aim: To examine the effects of life review on daily activities, social participation, outlook on life, and perceptions of living in a nursing home measured by life satisfaction and quality of life in older adults.

Method: The study design was a two-phase quasi-experimental pre-post-tests including development and testing of a life review protocol. Nine residents, age ≥65, participated in a life review group once weekly for 6 weeks. Outcomes were analyzed using the Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSI-Z) and pre-post surveys.

Results: LSI-Z scores improved post-intervention and survey outcomes indicated participation in activities of daily living (ADLs), socialization, …

Sex Differences In Neuromuscular Fatigability Of The Knee Extensors Post-Stroke, Meghan Kirking, Reivian B. Barillas, Philip A. Nelson, Sandra K. Hunter, Allison S. Hyngstrom

Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications

Background and Purpose: Despite the implications of optimizing strength training post-stroke, little is known about the differences in fatigability between men and women with chronic stroke. The purpose of this study was to determine the sex differences in knee extensor muscle fatigability and potential mechanisms in individuals with stroke. Methods: Eighteen participants (10 men, eight women) with chronic stroke (≥6 months) and 23 (12 men, 11 women) nonstroke controls participated in the study. Participants performed an intermittent isometric contraction task (6 s contraction, 3 s rest) at 30% of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) torque until failure to maintain the target …

Research Day Program, 2017, Physical Therapy Department, Arcadia University

Physical Therapy Student Work

Each of the poster presentations and platform sessions summarized in this program represents a collaborative effort between students and faculty in the Physical Therapy Department of Arcadia University, aimed at developing new knowledge to understand mechanisms that inform clinical practice.

Interprofessional Peer Teaching: Physical Therapy Students Teaching Dental Students To Transfer Patients, Kim Dunleavy, Pt, Phd, Ocs, Venita Sposetti, Dmd

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

Background While the need for interprofessional education (IPE) has been clearly elucidated, (Interprofessional Education Collaborative, 2016), one of the major barriers is the logistical challenge of meeting curricular requirements for all involved. The organization and time required in an already full schedule are often deterrents. Ideal opportunities meet specific program curricular requirements as well as enhancing interprofessional competencies. Interprofessional competencies include developing skills to teach other health care providers about profession-specific skills and enhancing communication across the professions (Bridges, 2011; Interprofessional Education Collaborative, 2016). Active learning techniques have been advocated for adult learners to promote motivation and engagement (Knowles, 1984), …

A Systems Approach To The Problem Of Falls In Old Age, Patrick A. Dillon

Theses and Dissertations--Gerontology

The problem of falls in old age is enormously costly and disruptive for the older individual, others, and society, and its severity is likely to intensify as our population ages. This dissertation takes a systems-oriented approach toward the falls problem and is presented in two parts. The first part critically develops a new approach to the problem of falls. The second part describes an empirical study that applies this new approach in a pragmatic manner.

Conventional fall prevention strategies employ a reductionist approach to the problem of falls. This approach is questioned because it corresponds poorly to the holistic nature …

Wrist-Worn Physical Activity Trackers Progressively Underestimate Steps With Increasing Walking Speeds, T. Sears, E. Alvalos, S. Lawson, I. Mcalister, C. Eschbach, J. Bunn

Physical Therapy

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Physiological And Emotional Influence On Heart Rate Recovery After Submaximal Exercise, J. Bunn, J. Manor, E. Wells, B. Catanzarito, B. Kincer, C. Eschbach

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Current Low Back Pain On Volitional Preemptive Abdominal Activation During A Loaded Forward Reach Activity, V. R. Nagar, T. L. Hooper, G. S. Dedrick, J. M. Brismee, M. K. Mcgalliard, P. S. Sizer

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

Can Real-Time Visual Feedback During Gait Retraining Reduce Metabolic Demand For Individuals With Transtibial Amputation?, Elizabeth R. Esposito, Harmony S. Choi, Benjamin J. Darter, Jason M. Wilken

Physical Therapy Publications

The metabolic demand of walking generally increases following lower extremity amputation. This study used real-time visual feedback to modify biomechanical factors linked to an elevated metabolic demand of walking in individuals with transtibial amputation. Eight persons with unilateral, traumatic transtibial amputation and 8 uninjured controls participated. Two separate bouts of real-time visual feedback were provided during a single session of gait retraining to reduce 1) center of mass sway and 2) thigh muscle activation magnitudes and duration. Baseline and post-intervention data were collected. Metabolic rate, heart rate, frontal plane center of mass sway, quadriceps and hamstrings muscle activity, and co-contraction …

Educational Program Attributes And Faculty Teaching Behaviors As Predictors Of National Physical Therapy Examination Success, Natonya Frazier-Early

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Purpose: To determine the differences between PT program NPTE 3-year ultimate pass rates (3YUPR) based on program length and faculty scholarship. To explore relationships between 3YUPR and quality faculty behaviors. Subjects: A total of 112 CAPTE accredited PT educational programs in the United States and Puerto Rico during 2013. Method: A quantitative design method was used to retrospectively test differences between program and faculty traits and student NPTE 3YUPR using data from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), PT Annual Accreditation Reports (AAR) and Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) score reports. A self-generated faculty …

Dry Needling Of Myofascial Trigger Points: Quantification Of The Biomechanical Response Using A Myotonometer., Joseph P. Kelly

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Background: Biomechanical stiffness has been linked to risk of injury and found to be a measureable characteristic in musculoskeletal disorders. Specific identification of stiffness may clarify who is most likely to benefit from the trigger point dry needling (TDN). The purpose of this study is to investigate the reliability and concurrent validity of the MyotonPRO® to the criterion of shear wave ultrasound elastography for the measurement of biomechanical stiffness in the infraspinatus, erector spinae, and gastrocnemius of healthy subjects over increasing muscle contraction. Second purpose is to investigate the biomechanical effects of TDN to latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in …

Gait Analysis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty During Inpatient Rehabilitation: Can Findings Predict Los, Ambulation Device, And Discharge Disposition?, Janet Anne Herbold

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the treatment of choice for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Growth in the number of procedures performed annually in the United States is expected to increase steadily. Post-operative rehabilitation settings vary and include both institutional and community based physical therapy (PT) services. Despite access to PT, deficits in gait often persist for months and even years after surgery. Slow gait speed, asymmetrical walking patterns, and prolonged time in double-limb support following the TKA often lead to the need for an assistive device for walking and prolong the rehabilitation phase. Purpose: The purpose of this study is …

When Are The Patients Satisfied With Their Outcome? Correlation Of Promis Values With Patient Acceptable Symptom State (Pass) Scores In Foot And Ankle Patients, Michael Anderson, Judith Baumhauer, Adolph Flemister, John Ketz, Irvin Oh, Benedict Digiovani, Jeff Houck

Faculty Publications - College of Physical Therapy

Introduction/Purpose: PROMIS values are being adopted due to ease of use and influence on clinical decision making. Studies support the use of PROMIS physical function (PF), pain interference (PI), and Depression (D) for pre-surgical decision making. Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) is a validated outcome measure commonly used in other areas of medicine and surgery that captures when patient’s symptoms reach a daily acceptable level. Knowing what PROMIS scores are associated with a patient’s PASS(Yes)/(No) rating would further enhance the use of PROMIS scales. The purpose of this study: 1) association of PROMIS scales with a PASS rating, 2) threshold …

Rehabilitation After Glenohumeral Microfracture And Type Ii Slap Repair Surgery: A Case Report, Judson Williams, Eric Chaconas

Physical Therapy Collection

Background and Purpose: There are few rehabilitation protocols for patients who have undergone glenohumeral microfracture procedure. The purpose of this paper is to present a patient case after both glenohumeral microfracture and Type II SLAP repair procedures and present a rehabilitation protocol.

Methods: The patient in this case is a 41-year-old male who had a sudden onset of pain, mechanical catching, and audible popping in his right shoulder, particularly with athletic activities. This patient was seen for 27 treatments and progressed per the presented protocol.

Findings: The overall improvement when combining the sections of the Quick- DASH was 72.96%, the …

Physical Therapy 2017, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

High Prevalence Of Nontraumatic Shoulder Pain In A Regional Sample Of Female High School Volleyball Athletes, Kayt E. Frisch

Faculty Publications - Biomedical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering

Background: Shoulder pain is becoming increasingly problematic in young players as volleyball gains popularity. Associations between repetitive motion and pain and overuse injury have been observed in other overhand sports (most notably baseball). Studies of adult athletes suggest that there is a shoulder pain and overuse problem present in volleyball players, but minimal research has been done to establish rates and causes in juvenile participants.

Purpose: To establish rates of shoulder pain, regardless of whether it resulted in a loss of playing time, in female high school volleyball players. A secondary goal was to determine whether high repetition volumes correlated …

Stroke Survivor And Physical Therapist Perceptions Of Community-Based Exercise In Northwest Oregon: A Qualitative Pilot Study, Angela Grenier, Megan Hofstede, Matthew Hornback, Sara Mason, Breanne Myers, David Sjelin, Cindy Zablotny

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Upon discharge from formal rehabilitation programs, individuals with chronic stroke are often constrained by physical limitations, leading to a diminished quality of life, participation restrictions, and an increased risk of further disability. (Rose et al, 2013) Community-based exercise (CBE) programs specific to individuals post-stroke may offer a mechanism to ameliorate these sequelae. (Pang et al, 2005) Current evidence supports the efficacy of CBEs in improving health-related outcomes, quality of life, and social participation post-stroke. (Lau et al, 2016)

The aim of this region-specific study is to explore current physical therapy practice in educating and preparing stroke survivors for CBE, from …

Low Back Pain And Mechanical Diagnosis Treatment: A Case Report, Alicia Bullinger

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Acute low back pain is one of the most common and expensive reasons for adults to see a family physician and is commonly treated by physical therapists. Although most patients recover quickly with minimal treatment, patient education and exercises directed by a physical therapist may decrease recurrent pain and need for health care services. The purpose of this case study is to determine if the McKenzie Method is effective treatment for acute low back pain in the medical workforce using evidence based practice.

Case Description: Patient was a 37-year-old Caucasian female who worked as a registered nurse …

Barefoot Versus Shod Training: Effects On Navicular Drop And Foot Pressure Analysis, Evan Condry, Daniel Himmerick, Tiffany Vanhaaften

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Running is a popular form of exercise around the world. The running population generally runs in a rear-foot strike pattern (RFSP), yet there is questioning on the possible benefits of running in a forefoot strike pattern (FFSP). The main goal of FFSP is the possible reduction of running related injuries by reducing the stress on the medial longitudinal arch. The purpose of this research study is to determine if a barefoot running retraining program will have an effect on navicular drop height, plantar pressure area, and peak plantar pressure of the medial aspect of the foot.

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