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Heart rate changes comparing free weight vs elastic resisted tubing
(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 ... -
Hip and trunk variables in university students with and without recurrent low back pain
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability. Recurrent low back pain (rLBP) is two or more episodes of LBP in a 12-month period, each lasting more than 24 hours and separated by at least one pain-free ... -
Hip flexibility and strength immediately following manual therapy interventions
(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 ... -
Impact of lower extremity muscle fatigue on performance of the star excursion balance test in healthy volunteers
(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 ... -
Investigation of the effect of fatigue on the change in postural control stategies using surface EMG and Biodex Balance System
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Balance allows maintenance of normal body posture and counteraction of opposing forces with or without physical activity. During static standing, hip and ankle balance strategies are utilized. Small perturbations ... -
Kansas employers compliance with healthy people 2010 initiatives targeting health promotion in the workplace
(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 ... -
Measuring joint hypermobility using the Beighton Scale in children with intellectual disability: a study of reliability
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Hypermobility relates to excessive joint motion caused by laxity of surrounding tissue, thus allowing joints to move beyond the expected normal range. The 9-point Beighton Hypermobility Score (9-BHS) is the most widely ... -
Measuring Physical Activity of Youth with Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Summer Camp
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)Keeping healthy weight is a balance between diet and physical activity (PA), with PA important in energy balance and other health benefits. Due to insufficient health-enhancing PA, youth with developmental disabilities ... -
Measuring the physical activity level of two children with combined cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.
(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 ... -
Measuring the reliability of motor coordination and balance testing in youth with intellectual disabilities
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Work by Wuang and colleagues (2009) in Taiwan, using revised components of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), established valid and reliable protocols in evaluating motor coordination (MC) and balance ... -
Motor competence of youth with intellectual disability with and without Down Syndrome: A question of homogeneity
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Motor competence (MC) is the ability to perform a spectrum of fundamental movements involving a combination of gross motor skills that include balance (BAL). For children and adolescents, MC is associated with physical ... -
Normative values for a functional upper extremity strength test -- -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Standardized tests that assess functional performance for upper extremity (UE) strength and power are lacking. A functional performance test is an important tool in identifying strength, power, injury predisposition risk ... -
Parents and physical therapists' perceptions of the change in children's interests after receiving a powered mobility device from Wichita State University's GoBabyGo program
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Mobility is essential not only to the physical development of infants and children, but to their psychosocial skills, play skills, cognition, and global development as well. Alternative forms of mobility can ... -
Perceived benefits of participation in adapted physical activity classes for children with developmental disabilities between class instructors and the child's caregiver
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Current research demonstrates a gap in literature exists between perception of benefits that caregivers and instructors of children participating in adaptive physical activity courses experience. PURPOSE: The ... -
Physical Therapist Clinical Instructor perceived benefits and reservations of the clinical instructor role.
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)During clinical internships, physical therapy students must be supervised by clinical instructors (CIs) who are practicing physical therapists (PTs). The willingness of CIs to take on student PTs is imperative, as approximately ... -
Physical Therapists' Attitudes/Beliefs and Current Practices Regarding Implementation of Falls Prevention Strategies in Older Adults
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)Identifying members of the elderly population who are at risk for falls is a vital concern in today's society. Physical therapists can help modify fall risk factors among this population. Purpose: Evaluate attitudes, ... -
Physician assistant approach to Infertility in primary care
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The evaluation of a patient presenting with infertility can be complex and overwhelming for a physician assistant working in a primary care. There are many factors to consider-from cervical, uterine, overian issues, lifestyle ... -
A pilot study to determine the usability of the falling LinKS toolkit for older adults in two rural Kansas communities -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Falls among older adults (≥ 65 years) present major health and economic consequences. The WSU Falling LinKS research team developed a falls awareness and prevention toolkit tailored to rural areas in Kansas. Purpose: ... -
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in youth (ages 6-10) with intellectual disabilities in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)Overweight (OW) and obesity (OB) in youth have immediate harmful effects which include high blood pressure and cholesterol, insulin resistance, asthma and sleep apnea. Future health risks include becoming OW/OB as adults. ... -
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 ...