Browsing PHT Graduate Student Conference Papers by Author "Lehecka, B.J."
Now showing items 1-14 of 14
-
The acute effects of static stretching on leg extension power: Quadriceps torque production after a 30-second static stretch versus no stretch
Reiman, Michael P.; Gard, Jerod; Bastian, Steven; Lehecka, B.J.; Weber, Matt (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)Traditionally, static passive stretching has been used by coaches and athletes as a warm-up technique in an attempt to promote better performances. However, the results of recent research have shown that passive muscle ... -
Building a better gluteal bridge: electromyographic analysis of hip muscle activity during modified single-leg bridges
Edwards, Michael; Haverkamp, Ryan; Martin, Lani (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 ... -
Effects of plantar flexion stretching on flutter kicking time in competitive age group swimmers
Beason, Ricki; Murphy, Sarah; Musch, Abbey; Pham, Ly; Sanders, Dana (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)This investigation examined the effects of plantar flexion (PF) stretching on flutter kicking time in competitive swimmers. A single blind randomized control study was performed with 19 male and female Wichita Swim Club ... -
Gluteal muscle activation during common yoga poses
Hoover, Josh; Thomas, Jacob; Mettling, Austin; May, Adam; Stoffregen, Sydney; Hafenstine, Rex W. (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: Approximately 55% of physical therapists report using alternative strength training, including yoga, for major muscle groups. Although clinicians and athletes often use yoga as a form of strength training, ... -
Hip and trunk variables in university students with and without recurrent low back pain
Burleson, Jordin; Diederich, Paige; Pace, Morgan; Tejano, Jason; Wiebe, Rachel (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 ... -
The effects of a standing intervention on low back Pain, flexibility, gluteal strength, and abdominal strength in DPT students
Ekart, Marcas; Ramirez, Carmen; Simmons, Kassidy; Veenis, Adam (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, ... -
The effects of auditory, tactile, and visual cues on lower extremity running mechanics
Crow, A.; Kuhlmann, T.; Shirk, S.; Quinn, J. (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)This study examined the effects of cueing (or different types of sensory prompts) on knee kinematics while running to evaluate strategies for facilitating optimal kinematics in novice and recreational runners. Dartfish ... -
The effects of gluteal squeezes compared to bilateral bridges on hip strength, power, and endurance
Stapleton, Aaron; Turley, Jessica; Waits, Kyle; Zirkle, John (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 ... -
The effects of single-leg bridges versus Bulgarian split squats on hip extension strength and jump-landing mechanics
Bullinger, Allison; Flauding, Sarah; Lyles, Robert; Ruhlmann, Michaela; Woelk, Sarah (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Gluteal weakness is correlated with abnormal movement patterns that can lead to patellofemoral pain, low back pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and many other pathologies. Gluteal muscles assist in the alignment ... -
The effects of standing gluteal squeezes on gluteal strength, power, endurance, and girth
Schrader, Ashley; Harder, Micah; Myers, Ciarra; Racette, Connor (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE: Hip weakness can result in low back pain and lower extremity pathologies. The purpose of this study is to determine if eight weeks of standing gluteal squeezes, a simple and convenient exercise, ... -
The effects of sumo gluteal squeezes versus frog pumps on broad jump distance and gluteal girth
Gillman, Nathan; Lampe, Whitney; Madrigal, Araceli; Mulvaney, Samantha; Pearson, Josh (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Gluteal function is important for activities of daily living and athletic performance. Sufficient gluteal power appears vital to the prevention of lower extremity injuries and to maximization of athletic ... -
The relationship between lower extremity musculature strength, q-angle, and single-leg balance
Russell, Adam K.; Zerr, Megan C.; Rinehart, Todd G.; Norris, Brandon M.; Perkuhn, Nicole K. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between quadriceps angle of the lower leg, hip strength (measured by dynamometry), and balance (measured by Star Excursion Balance testing). Studies have shown that ... -
The reliability and validity of a luggage scale for gluteal strength measurements
Morris, Taylor; Nance, Tyler; Porter, Molly; Zerr, Kayla (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 ... -
Uncorking gluteal function through hip flexor stretching
Hiser, Damien; Ehresman, Brent; Wietharn, Jessica; Koster, Levi (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: A sedentary lifestyle contributes to hip flexor tightness. Some evidence suggests that tight hip flexors may contribute to impairments in gluteal function. PURPOSE: To analyze the effect of a hip flexor ...