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The effects of gluteal squeezes compared to bilateral bridges on gluteal strength, power, endurance, and girth
(PeerJ Inc., 2019-07-08)Background: Hip extension weakness is correlated with low back, hip, and knee pathology. Isometric gluteal squeezes have been shown to elicit high electromyographic gluteal activity. However, there is little research ... -
Effects of home exercise balance program on Biodex® testing and hoverboard time trials
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)The purpose of this project was to identify if an ankle strategy exercise program will decrease the risk of injury when riding on a hoverboard. Hoverboards are a cause of serious injuries throughout the U.S. but continue ... -
The effects of standing gluteal squeezes on gluteal strength, power, endurance, and girth
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE: Hip weakness can result in low back pain and lower extremity pathologies. The purpose of this study is to determine if eight weeks of standing gluteal squeezes, a simple and convenient exercise, ... -
Relationship between BMI and bilateral coordination/agility in youth (7-21 yrs) with intellectual disability
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)Previous studies of typically developing children have reported significant negative relationships between motor capacity (MC) and body mass index (BMI). That is, the greater the BMI (e.g., overweight, obesity), the lower ... -
The effects of open kinetic chain versus closed kinetic chain ankle strengthening exercises on functional ankle instability: A pilot study
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: The association between the ankle "giving way", ankle strength and range of motion were examined in adults with ankle instability. PURPOSE: This study included 18 adults with ankle instability justified by ... -
The effect of two abdominal exercises on diastasis rectus abdominis in postpartum women
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles from their attachment at the linea alba, commonly occurs during pregnancy and in up to 83% postpartum women. This separation does ... -
Effects of a modified deadlift exercise program on low back pain: A pilot study
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: Low back pain (LBP) is among the most prevalent problems in today's society and remains a great obstacle for the medical profession. Current treatments address many different causes including back extensor ... -
Gluteal muscle activation during common yoga poses
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: Approximately 55% of physical therapists report using alternative strength training, including yoga, for major muscle groups. Although clinicians and athletes often use yoga as a form of strength training, ... -
Does grip and shoulder strength relate to shoulder rotator cuff tear dysfunction?
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)PURPOSE: Determining a means to better preoperatively define extent of rotator cuff (RTC) dysfunction is desired. A surrogate to replace invasive arthroscopy or expensive diagnostic testing would be valuable. The purpose ... -
Measuring for nonsynostotic head deformities in preterm infants during NICU management: a pilot study
(Elsevier, 2019-04)Background: Research has focused on the presence of nonsynostotic head deformities (NHD: plagiocephaly, dolichocephaly, brachycephaly) in preterm infants at discharge and within the first year after discharge. However, ... -
Balance and coordination proficiency of age-matched male and female children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities
(Human Kinetics Inc., 2018-04)Male youth (8-18 years) with intellectual disability (ID) demonstrate motor proficiency below age-related competence capacities for typically developing youth. Whether below-criteria motor proficiency also exists for females ... -
The effects of gluteal squeezes compared to bilateral bridges on hip strength, power, and endurance
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)BACKGROUND: Hip extension weakness is correlated with low back, hip, and knee pathology. Bilateral gluteal bridges are common clinical exercises used to increase hip extension strength. There is little research regarding ... -
Disability scores in high-risk pregnant women
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Currently, minimal research exists that demonstrates how pregnancy is related to level of disability. PURPOSE: Because of the common practice to prescribe bed rest to pregnancies classified as high-risk and ... -
The effectiveness of thoracic spine manipulation therapy on shoulder pain, range of motion, and muscle strength.
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Thoracic spinal vertebra have recently been thought to be a potential cause of shoulder pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of thoracic spine manipulation on shoulder pain, range of motion (ROM), ... -
A comparison between cervical spine manipulation to cervical spine exercise and their effects on headaches
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)PURPOSE: The purpose for this research study was to evaluate the effects of an upper cervical spine manipulation versus cervical spine exercises for tension type headaches in a young adult population. METHODS: Our study ... -
Effects of spinal deviations from frontpack or backpack loading
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Humans use backpacks in everyday life for reasons including carrying school supplies, military or work-related uses. Carrying loads on the back can cause changes in posture and muscle activation resulting in ... -
The reliability and validity of a luggage scale for gluteal strength measurements
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)BACKGROUND: The most commonly used clinical method for measuring gluteal muscle strength is manual muscle testing (MMT). This method is subjective and lacks reliability and specificity. An alternative, objective tool to ... -
Analysis of electromyographic activity of ankle muscles on unstable surface with eyes open and closed when barefoot, wearing tennis shoes, and vibram shoe wear
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Footwear affects the body's ability to maintain balance on an unstable surface. Vibram FiveFingers (VFFs) claim to be a method of transition between athletic tennis shoes and barefoot style running. However, ... -
Changes in bilateral coordination in males and females 8-21 years with intellectual disabilities
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)In typically developing youth (TDY) there is a clear developmental acquisition of bilateral coordination proficiency (BLC; i.e., synchronized arm and leg movements) from ages 4 to 21 yrs. That is, BLC capacities reach 88% ... -
A new racket sport that provokes similar heart rate as soccer and basketball in children
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-05)Physical inactivity often increases during childhood as does the risk for early-onset of lifestyle-related diseases. The development of new sports, if deemed to be of sufficient intensity, may add diversity to the more ...
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