Browsing PHT Graduate Student Conference Papers by Author "Carter, John W."
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Acute effect of 30 and 60 second static hamstring stretch on knee flexion strength
Carter, John W.; Dickinson, Jessica; Doty, Shawna; Mettling, Jason; Rohrberg, Justin (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-03-25)This study was designed to determine if there is a difference in torque produced with a hamstring curl after a 30 second and 60 second passive static hamstring stretch. Our study included 50 participants (13 males, 37 ... -
Ankle range of motion and vertical jump height are not affected by six weeks of static Gastrocnemius stretching
Hall, Ashley C.; Russell, Amber M.; Sharp, Jerod A. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)The purpose of our research study was to examine the effects of a 6 week chronic static stretching program on gastrocnemius flexibility and vertical jump height. Twenty-five students participated in this study. Subjects ... -
Effects of dynamic warm-up with and without a weighted vest on lower extremity power performance of high school male athletes
Carter, John W.; Boehner, Amber L.; Cameron, Cori N.; Murphy, Jessica R.; Peintner, Ashley M. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)The purpose of this study was to compare lower extremity power performance utilizing the Margaria-Kalamen Power Test after a dynamic warm-up with and without a weighted vest. Sixteen (n = 16) high school male football ... -
Use of a Commercially Available Gaming System Console to Improve Functional Fitness in Older Adults: Nintendo Wii Active
Stutz, Trevor; Denning, Michael; Cary, David; Phillipson, Alison (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)To determine if the Wii Active exergame can improve older adults functional fitness (FF) and balance, compared to a Wii Fit exergame program, traditional exercise program (TRAD), and control group (CON). Interventions were ...