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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 ... -
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 ... -
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), ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of cross taping as a therapy for delayed muscle soreness
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-05-01)Decrease muscle soreness by medical tape is supported by the literature. Subjects: Twenty normal subjects ranging in age from 18 to 55 with no history of previous skin allergy and do not have any upper body injuries participated. -
Effects of pelvic and core strength training on high school cross-country race times
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-08)There is only limited research examining the effect of pelvic and core strength training on running performance. Pelvic and core muscle fatigue is believed to contribute to excess motion along frontal and transverse planes ... -
Effects of strength circuit training and boxing circuit training in individuals with Parkinson's disease
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a strength and boxing circuit training program on strength, balance, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease. These measures were assessed using ... -
The effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, postural training, and therapeutic massage on cervical range of motion and pain
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The study looked at the effects of postural education, cervicothoracic therapeutic massage and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on long term cervical pain reduction and increased ROM in college aged students -18 to 30 ... -
The effects of a standing intervention on low back Pain, flexibility, gluteal strength, and abdominal strength in DPT students
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Introduction: This study is designed to determine if a relationship exists between increased standing during class lecture time and gluteus medius strength, abdominal strength, hip flexor flexibility, hamstring flexibility, ... -
Comparing upper limb and bilateral coordination of age and sex matched adolescents with intellectual disabilities
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The purpose of this study was to determine whether sex differences exist in upper limb coordination (ULC) and bilateral coordination (BLC) in adolescents with intellectual Disability (ID). A total of 149 male and 96 female ... -
Prevalence of thoracic back pain and disability scores in pregnant women
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Currently, minimal research identifies the prevalence of thoracic back pain (TBP) during pregnancy. This study aims to identify prevalence of TBP during pregnancy and to determine if there is a significant difference in ... -
Building a better gluteal bridge: electromyographic analysis of hip muscle activity during modified single-leg bridges
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The purpose of this study was to determine a position for the single-leg bridge that maximizes activation of the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius while simultaneously limiting activation of surrounding muscles. An ... -
Young adult's performance of unipedal dynamic balance with various footwear conditions
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The study investigated how going barefoot, wearing Vibram Five Finger shoes (VFF), and wearing athletic shoes affect dynamic balance. A modified Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) was used to measure distance reached in ... -
A comparison between hip internal rotation mobilization to posterior glide and their effects on hip internal rotation
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Our purpose for this research is to compare the current manual therapy standard to a new technique to increase internal rotation of the hip. The current manual therapy standard is used to facilitate the hip joint into a ...
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