Browsing PHT Graduate Student Conference Papers by Author "Amick, Ryan Zackary"

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Effects of skechers shape-ups on muscle activity during walking, sit-to-stand, balance, and step-ups -- Restricted access to full text

Funk, Jamee; Kueny, Hannah; Ratzlaff, Chelsea; Schlosser, Emily; Taylor, Jessica (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects Skechers Shape-ups have on muscle activity of the lower extremities in women 50-65 years of age. Although there has been limited research on rocker-soled shoes in relation ...
Gluteus Medius Electromyographic (EMG) Activity and Strength Immediately Following Lumbopelvic High Velocity Thrust Provided by a Novice Clinician

Bacon, Charles; Pruser, Jordan; Ford, Whitney; Amick, Ryan Zackary (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)

The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effect of a lumbopelvic high velocity thrust (HVT) on gluteus medius strength when administered by a novice clinician with brief training. Thirty healthy subject's ...