Browsing GRASP: Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Author "Bahner, Candace"
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Correlation between Berg Balance Scale rating and triceps surae strength in an elderly population
Hill, Shelli; Scott, Stevie; Swanson, Brenda; Bahner, Candace (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)Nearly one-third of all people over the age of 65 will suffer a fall each year; of those who do fall, one-third will suffer a moderate to severe injury limiting their independence. Currently, people over the age of 65 ... -
The effect of hippotherapy on children with developmental delay
Belcher, A.A.; Methvin, K.L.; Wiebe, A.S. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect(s) hippotherapy has on children diagnosed with developmental delay as measured by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Although researchers have ... -
Physical Therapist Clinical Instructor perceived benefits and reservations of the clinical instructor role.
Greenwood, Debra; Ha, Hy-Vong; Harris, Danette; Knabe, Toni; Bahner, Candace (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)During clinical internships, physical therapy students must be supervised by clinical instructors (CIs) who are practicing physical therapists (PTs). The willingness of CIs to take on student PTs is imperative, as approximately ... -
Physical Therapists' Attitudes/Beliefs and Current Practices Regarding Implementation of Falls Prevention Strategies in Older Adults
Monson, Amber; Almstrom, Lindsay; Dunn, Kilah; Pryor, Alexis (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)Identifying members of the elderly population who are at risk for falls is a vital concern in today's society. Physical therapists can help modify fall risk factors among this population. Purpose: Evaluate attitudes, ... -
A pilot study to determine the usability of the falling LinKS toolkit for older adults in two rural Kansas communities -- Restricted access to full text
Guhl, Abby; Gatz, Jenna; Neufeld, Dana; Porter, Brianne (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Falls among older adults (≥ 65 years) present major health and economic consequences. The WSU Falling LinKS research team developed a falls awareness and prevention toolkit tailored to rural areas in Kansas. Purpose: ...