Browsing PHT Graduate Student Conference Papers by Author "Wilson, Camilla"
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Benefits of the Wii Fit as an exercise program for older adults
Hermes, D.; Hitch, S.; Honea, A.; Stephenson, J.; Bauer, J. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)To determine if Wii Fit is an effective older adult exercise program compared to a traditional exercise program (TRAD) with respect to functional fitness (FF) and balance. Wii Fit women (n=4) were matched on multiple ... -
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 ... -
Effects of strength circuit training and boxing circuit training in individuals with Parkinson's disease
Bunyan, Mikalea; Cline, Trista; Donner, Colin; Underhill, Kristina; Wildeman, Kate (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a strength and boxing circuit training program on strength, balance, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease. These measures were assessed using ... -
Heart rate changes comparing free weight vs elastic resisted tubing
Robertson, Mark; Odgers, Jarvis; Young, Jon; Wilson, Camilla; Reiman, Michael P. (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 ... -
The effects of a circuit based exercise program on individuals with Parkinson's Disease
Chiles, Alex; Cox, Claire; McMullen, Julee; Spencer, Mandy; Wiederholt, Megan (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a circuit based exercise program on quality of life, strength, balance and fall risk on individuals with Parkinson's disease. These changes were measured by the ... -
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 cryotherapy and hot-pack treatments on quadriceps femoris strength measured by an isokinetic machine
Axman, Tyler; Esfeld, Shane; Jackson, Corey; Moore, Ashley; Quillin, Daniel (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The purpose of this investigation was to test the assumption that the application of heat will produce a greater increase in muscle strength as compared to the application of ice. Thirty-five male and female university ...