Browsing PHT Graduate Student Conference Papers by Author "Celso, Jennifer"
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A comparison of overall function between postpartum women with and Without Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
Davis, Shelby; Gerhard, Michaela; Morgan, B'Aylana; Rausch, Alexandria; Schmidt, Haylie (Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the bilateral sides of the rectus abdominis joined by the linea alba (LA) and is present in up to 83% of postpartum women. DRA's impact on overall function ... -
A research approach to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in competitive collegiate female athletes
Keith, Katelyn; Norris, Abbey; Showalter, Jessica; Stringer, M. Paige; Waits, Lauren (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) is well documented in the adult female population, but women's health physical therapists have noted it is also affecting younger females. Previous studies focusing on UI in ... -
Disability scores in high-risk pregnant women
Blits, Andrea; Brown, Danielle; Eshghi, Sahar; Petrisor, Janelle (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 ... -
Prevalence of thoracic back pain and disability scores in pregnant women
Daughty, Melissa; Goetz, Nicole; Meyer, Emily; Omo, Kara; Roman, Dustyna (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 ... -
The effect of an exercise class and three abdominal exercises on diastasis rectus abdominis in postpartum women
Bailey, Nathan; Orloske, Marissa; Golay, Taylor; Stephens, Daniel; Toy, Veronica; Watson, Samantha (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)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% of postpartum women. This separation ... -
The effect of two abdominal exercises on diastasis rectus abdominis in postpartum women
Oliverez, Jordan; Booth, Julie; Mans, Therese; Borger, Rebecca; Reimer, Dylan (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 ... -
The reliability and validity of a telehealth-instructed self-assessment of Inter-rectus Distance to diagnose Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
Goebel, Amanda; Karmann, Shayna; Pray, Sterling; Reif, Samantha; Schutte, Brooke (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Approximately 3.8 million women give birth every year in the U.S. Fifty-six percent of postpartum women indicate that pain interferes in daily activities. One cause of physical impairment is Diastasis Rectus ... -
Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor strengthening education in collegiate dancers
Ellis, Sara; Andrews, Tarryn; Richard, Taci; Sisneros, Taylor (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The purpose of this pilot study was to test the efficacy of an educational exercise program for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Participants completed a pre-survey to determine the presence and severity of ...