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Changes In Running Biomechanics In Master Runners Over Age 50: A Systematic Review, Matthew Klein, Chris Patterson

Faculty Publications - College of Physical Therapy

The number of individuals over 50 years of age participating in recreational and competitive running has increased over the past ten years. It has been established that older runners experience a reduction in strength and power. These changes may contribute to different running biomechanics from younger runners. The pur-pose of this study was to synthesise the current evidence on run-ning biomechanical differences in the lower extremity between masters runners over 50 years and younger runners under 40 years. The systematic data search included CINAHL, MEDLINE, and SPORTDiscus databases. Fourteen cross-sectional studies that com-pared lower extremity biomechanics of masters runners to …

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

The Immediate Effects Of The Nunee Patellar Support On Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Nick Linn

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common form of anterior knee pain caused by general overuse, muscular weakness or strength imbalances, and poor movement coordination leading to abnormal alignment or mal-tracking of the patella. Recent guidelines do not recommend the use of a knee orthosis due to a lack of evidence supporting their effectiveness. A new patellar support (NuNee, K-Neesio LLC.) which uses distraction force to relieve pressure placed on the patella, has been proposed. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effects of the NuNee patellar support on perceived pain, biomechanics, and function in individuals with …

Physical Activity And Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction As Medicine During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Beyond, Isaac J. Wedig

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical activity levels have decreased and sitting time has increased. This is a major concern as physical inactivity increases the risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. Evidence also indicates that COVID-19 survivors can experience reduced physical function (i.e., ability to complete daily living activities) long after acute illness. Currently, there are no evidence-based guidelines for recovering physical function following COVID-19 infection. Exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) presents a promising rehabilitation strategy as the benefits of traditional exercise can be achieved using lower intensities. However, several barriers such as cost, access to equipment, and lack of standardized …

Lived Experiences Of American Adults Who Survive Covid-19: Implications For Physical Activity And Interpersonal Stress, Linda B. Piacentine, Hannah C. Barbosa, Kristin Haglund, Lauren Opielinski, Sandra K. Hunter, Paula E. Papanek, Marie K. Hoeger Bement, Norah L. Johnson

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Introduction: The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 579 million globally. Symptoms during and after COVID-19 infection vary from mild cold symptoms to severe multisystem illness. Given the wide range of symptom presentations and complications post COVID-19, the purpose of this study was to describe the lived experience of American adults surviving COVID-19.

Method: This study employed an exploratory qualitative description design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 35 individuals, [white (94%), female (71%), mean age = 43.7 years], with proximity to a university in an urban Midwest American city. Interviews occurred between May and …

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).

"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

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.

Health Profession Students' Interprofessional Socialization And Values Toward A College-Based Virtual Interprofessional Education Activity, Denise Claiborne, Praveen Durgampudi, Anne C. Dumadag, Emily J. Hawkins, Patricia Laverdure, Amy Laurie Meeker, Barbara Kraj, Angela Wilson, Muge Akpinar-Elci

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: The inclusion of interprofessional education (IPE) is essential for the health professions curricula and establishes the expectation of collaborative patient-centered care. The COVID-19 pandemic has required educators to develop innovative methods for IPE student engagement. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a college-based virtual IPE activity for first-year health profession students and measure their interprofessional socialization and values (ISVS) toward IPE teams. The validated interprofessional socialization and valuing scales (ISVS-9A/9B) were used.

Methods: A one-group pre-post-test design examined health profession students' ISVS from seven health programs before and after a virtual IPE activity. The IPE activity was …

Physical And Psychological Factors Associated With Non-Specific Low Back Pain Among Female Cleaners In Academic Settings, Kristsada Chaichan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objective of this study was to determine the association between physical and psychological variables and the presence of NSLBP among female cleaners working in an academic setting. One hundred and ninety-nine female cleaners aged between 18 and 60 years old with and without LBP were asked to complete a set of self-reported questionnaires related to individual, work-related variables, quality of life, and the prevalence of NSLBP among cleaners. The binomial logistic regression analyses were used to determine the association between physical and psychological factors and the presence or of absence NSLBP. The results showed that the overall prevalence of …

Content Validation Of The Athletic Training Milestones: A Report From The Association For Athletic Training Education Research Network, Cailee E. Welch Bacon, Barton E. Anderson, Julie M. Cavallario, Bonnie Van Lunen, Lindsey E. Eberman

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

The Athletic Training Milestones were developed as a comprehensive framework to assess athletic trainers' knowledge, skill, and behavior acquisition across the continuum of athletic training practice. However, without established content validity, it is unclear whether the Athletic Training Milestones can be used effectively as a clinical evaluation and research tool to evaluate competence and performance across multiple users and sites. We conducted a highly conservative content validity index (CVI) with data from 12 content experts. Our findings revealed an extremely high overall scale CVI of 0.99, and CVI scores of the 28 individual subcompetency items assessed ranged from 0.83 to …

Impact Of Pilates Mat-Based Exercises On Knee Kinematics During Running, Jaime González, Alexis Ortiz

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Introduction: Core strengthening, balance, and flexibility programs such as Pilates have been advocated to positively impact running mechanics and prevent lower extremity injuries. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a 12-week mat-based Pilates exercise program on dynamic knee valgus alignment in runners.

Methods: Thirty-four novice runners, including young male and female adults performed a running protocol at baseline. The protocol consisted of the participants running on a treadmill at a constant five miles per hour (mph) for 4 min. Post-examination, participants were randomly assigned to a Pilates or control group (n = 16 and n …

The Accuracy Of Recreational Athletes In Self Detecting Ventilation Threshold During A Maximal Exercise Test, Andrew Biegner

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

INTRODUCTION: Ventilatory threshold (VT) is where minute ventilation (VE) increases nonlinearly with increasing exercise intensity. Prior studies have shown that subjects can recognize VT by changes in breathing during exercise. Teaching recreational athletes to use VT as a training method could result in better quality training. PURPOSE: Determine if recreational athletes can accurately perceive changes in ventilation associated with VT during maximal exercise testing. METHODS: Subjects were recruited (n=20, age= 20.5 ± 1.7 yrs.) to participate in the study. Subjects performed a modified maximal treadmill protocol with gas analysis. Subjects indicated when they noticed a considerable change …

Exploring The Effect Of Early Motor Delay And Physical Therapy Interventions On The Parent-Child Relationship, Rebecca Molinini

Theses and Dissertations

Emotional availability (EA) or the ability of the parent-child dyad to engage emotionally and partake in congruent and mutually enjoyable interactions, is essential for familial health and well-being. EA is considered the “connective tissue” of healthy parent-child relationships and is associated with secure attachment, maternal mental health, and children’s adaptive development. Most evidence supporting the integral role of EA on healthy outcomes is supported by typically developing populations in which adults present with a social or biological risk factor such as experiencing past traumas of adversities with mental health. In line with the transactional model of development, children are equal …

Role Of Tele Physical Therapy In Quality Of Life And Satisfaction Among Patients Together With Work Productivity Of Physical Therapists, Munaza Arwa

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Despite showing promising results in clinical trials, role of tele physical therapy in improving the quality of life and satisfaction of musculoskeletal disorder patients is ambiguous. Work productivity of therapists is still needed to be calculated to further evaluate efficacy of tele physical therapy sessions.Objective: The study aimed to determine the role of tele physical therapy in quality of life and satisfaction among patients together with work productivity of physical therapists. Method: An observational study comprising of pre-post and longitudinal design was conducted. 327 patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders and 199 licensed physical therapists were recruited through MARHAM’s platform. …

The Prevalence And Knowledge Of Proper Treatment Of People Living With Dementia In Physical Therapy, Eric Robert Melrose

Honors Program Theses

As the number of dementia cases is expected to rise, healthcare providers will need to know how to best serve individuals with these diseases. Dementia symptoms can vary from person to person, and include memory loss, the inability to communicate, and the loss of gross motor function. Physical therapy can be a useful tool in combating the symptoms of dementia (LeDoux et al., 2020) (Coronado et al., 2020) (Brett et al., 2016) (Braz de Oliveira et al., 2023). This thesis aims to explore the level of knowledge physical therapy students and physical therapists possess, how to increase that knowledge, and …

Experiences In The Return-To-Work Process Of Workers Having Suffered Occupational Injuries In Small And Medium Size Enterprises, Jessika Audet, Alexandra Lecours, Iuliana Nastasia

Études primaires

BACKGROUND:

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 95 % of businesses and are economically essential. When occupational injuries occur, scientific literature suggests that the return-to-work (RTW) success rate is proportional to the size of enterprises and the way RTW is managed may put workers in SMEs at risk. As most studies on RTW organizational practices have been conducted with large enterprises, little is known about how RTW is managed in SMEs.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study was to explore SME’s organizational practices in the RTW process of workers having suffered an occupational injury.

METHODS:

Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted …

Evidence-Based Practice Confidence And Behavior Throughout The Curriculum Of Four Physical Therapy Education Programs: A Longitudinal Study, Wendy Romney, Nancy M. Salbach, Susan B. Perry, Judith E. Deutsch

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Background

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a foundational process taught in health professional education, yet it is unclear when EBP confidence and skills are obtained. Increases in EBP confidence and behaviors from the start of physical therapy programs to post graduation have been reported in studies that evaluated a single program or used non-valid questionnaires. This study aimed to describe changes in EBP confidence and behavior using validated questionnaires of students from four physical therapy education programs throughout their curriculum and one year post graduation.

Methods

One hundred and eighty-one students from a potential pool of 269 (67.3%) consented to participate. …

Long Duration Sonophoresis Of Diclofenac To Augment Rehabilitation Of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries, Paddy Jarit, Dominic Klyve, Rod Walters

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Background: The use of long duration sonophoresis (LDS) for musculoskeletal injuries is a new and emerging treatment option for patients undergoing rehabilitation. The treatment is non-invasive, provides multi-hour mechanical stimulus expediating tissue regeneration and deep tissue heat along with local application of therapeutic compound for improved pain relief. The objective of this prospective case study was to evaluate real-world application of diclofenac LDS as an add-on intervention for patients non-responsive to physical therapy alone. Methods: Patient who failed to respond to at least 4 weeks of physical therapy were treated with the addition of 2.5% diclofenac LDS daily for 4 …

From The Editor, Sandra K. Hunter

Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications

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