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Heart rate changes comparing free weight vs elastic resisted tubing

Robertson, Mark; Odgers, Jarvis; Young, Jon; Wilson, Camilla; Reiman, Michael P. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)

During lifting, heart rate and blood pressure have been shown to rise because of an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. This increase in pressure is known as a Valsalva maneuver. However, little research has been conducted ...
Heart rate complexity in response to upright tilt in persons with Down syndrome

Agiovlasitis, Stamatis; Baynard, Tracy; Pitetti, Kenneth H.; Fernhall, Bo (Elsevier Science Ltd, 2011-11)

People with Down syndrome (DS) show altered autonomic response to sympathoexcitation. Cardiac autonomic modulation may be examined with heart rate (HR) complexity which is associated uniquely with cardiovascular risk. This ...
Hip flexibility and strength immediately following manual therapy interventions

Morse, Courtney; Cheatham, Sam; Greiner, Christina; Cook, Ryan (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)

Our study examined hip internal, external, abduction, and extension strength, as well as hip internal and external ROM both before and immediately after manual intervention. Our goal was to determine if manipulation and ...
Hip functions influence on knee dysfunction: a proximal link to a distal problem

Reiman, Michael P.; Bolgla, Lori A.; Lorenz, Daniel (Human Kinetics, 2009 -02)

The purpose of this commentary is to describe the multifactorial relationships between hip-joint strength, range of motion, kinetics/kinematics, and various knee pathologies, specifically as they relate across an individual's ...
The hips influence on low back pain: a distal link to a proximal problem

Reiman, Michael P.; Weisbach, P. Cody; Glynn, Paul E. (Human Kinetics, 2009-02)

Low back pain (LBP) is a multifactorial dysfunction, with one of the potential contributing factors being the hip joint. Currently, research investigating the examination and conservative treatment of LBP has focused ...
Histochemical analysis of extracellular matrix material in embryonic trisomy 1 mouse eye

Smith, Barbara S. (John Wiley & Sons, 1989)

Trisomic animals produced from mice doubly heterozygous for Robertsonian translocation chromosomes [Rb(1.3)/Rb(1.10)]consistently show eye defects (e.g., aphakia, microphakia, and retention of lens stalk). To determine if ...
Historical review of menstrual toxic shock syndrome

Hanrahan, Susan Noll (Routledge, 1994)

This article reviews the history of Toxic Shock Syndrome and its relationship to tampons as well as governmental regulation of the tampon product. The historical antecedents and factors leading to governmental regulation ...
Impact of lower extremity muscle fatigue on performance of the star excursion balance test in healthy volunteers

Borchers, Tina; Bruey, Callie; Crotts, Cassandra; Pauly, Kassie (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)

Examining the effects of lower extremity muscle fatigue in regards to performance on the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is the purpose of this study. The SEBT requires participants to reach in eight directions. An ...
Influence of carrying a backpack on pelvic tilt, rotation, and obliquity in female college students

Smith, Barbara S.; Ashton, Kelly M.; Bohl, Danielle; Clark, Richard C.; Metheny, J. Brooke; Klassen, Stephanie (Elsevier, 2006-04)

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the influence of different methods of backpack carriage on pelvic tilt, obliquity and rotation of college-age females. Thirty subjects (mean age 22.4 years) participated in ...
Interlimb differences in lower extremity bone mineral density following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Manske, Robert C.; Rogers, Michael E.; Reiman, Michael P. (Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Sections of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2006-11)

BMD differences in the hip region are significant in patients who are postoperative ACL reconstruction. Measurements at specific hip sites demonstrated greater differences in bone mineral status than measurements of the ...
Kansas employers compliance with healthy people 2010 initiatives targeting health promotion in the workplace

Clark, Jennifer; Bunton, Patricia A. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)

The CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services has set a goal to increase the number of health promotion programs in the workplace as part of the Healthy People 2010 Initiative. Health promotion programs are ...
Knee

Manske, Robert C.; Prohaska, Daniel (Elsevier, 2009)
Lens and mesenchyme ultrastructure in gestational day 11 trisomy 1 mice

Smith, Barbara S.; Walker, N. J. (John Wiley & Sons, 1992-12)

The lenses and head mesenchyme of two 11-gestational day trisomy 1 mouse embryos and a normal littermate were examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). One trisomic embryo had a small lens with a lens stalk; ...
Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex pain in a competitive basketball player

Reiman, Michael P.; Cox, Kara; Byrd, J.W. (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, 2011-01)

Establishing the cause of lumbo-pelvic-hip complex pain is a challenge for many clinicians. This case report describes the mechanism of injury, diagnostic process, surgical management, and rehabilitation of a female high ...
Measuring the physical activity level of two children with combined cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.

Bengtson, Megan; Blake, Stephanie; Chamberlain, Laurie; Runge, Jodi (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)

Current guidelines recommend that school-age children accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on most days of the week. Research has established a valid methodology in measuring the ...
Mitosis in embryonic trisomy 1 mouse eye

Smith, Barbara S. (John Wiley & Sons, 1989-12)

Trisomy 1 embryos consistently show eye defects (e.g., aphakia, microphakia, retention of lens stalk). To determine if the plane of division of mitotic figures is abnormal in the eyes of these animals, trisomic embryos ...
Multicompetent health professionals: needs, combinations, and curriculum development

Beachey, Will D. (Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 1988-11)

Goals of this study included the investigation of the need for multicompetent health practitioners, the relationship between hospital size and perception of this need, and feasible combinations of professions and skills ...
Multiple ligament knee injury: Complications

Manske, Robert C.; Hosseinzadeh, Pooya; Giangarra, Charles E. (Sports Physical Therapy Section, APTA, 2008-11)

Non-operative and operative complications are common following multiple ligament knee injuries. This article will describe common complications seen by the surgeon and physical therapist following this complex injury. ...
Nonoperative and operative management of snapping scapula

Manske, Robert C.; Reiman, Michael P.; Stovak, Mark L. (Sage Publications, 2004-09)

Snapping scapula is a painful crepitus of the scapulothoracic articulation. This crepitus is a grinding or snapping noise with scapulothoracic motion that may or may not accompany pain. This condition is commonly seen in ...
Nonoperative and operative management of snapping scapula

Manske, Robert C.; Reiman, Michael P.; Stovak, Mark L. (Sage Publications, 2004)

Snapping scapula is a painful crepitus of the scapulothoracic articulation. This crepitus is a grinding or snapping noise with scapulothoracic motion that may or may not accompany pain. This condition is commonly seen in ...