Browsing GRASP: Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Author "Hakansson, Nils A."
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Analysis of electromyographic activity of ankle muscles on unstable surface with eyes open and closed when barefoot, wearing tennis shoes, and vibram shoe wear
Ables, Ivy; Hobbs, Jessica; Miller, Rachel; Romero, Bryan (Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Footwear affects the body's ability to maintain balance on an unstable surface. Vibram FiveFingers (VFFs) claim to be a method of transition between athletic tennis shoes and barefoot style running. However, ... -
Biokinetics of leg assisted human rolling
Agrawal, Rahul Omprakash; Hassan, Mahdi (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Rolling is a critical activity of daily living. It serves to increase comfort and prevent ischemic-associated injuries to the tissues, i.e., pressure sores. Individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an inherited ... -
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 ... -
Design and development of a smart wheelchair-mounted robotic exoskeleton for people with reduced upper limb movements
Schabron, Bridget (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: Cerebral Palsy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and stroke not only often impair lower extremities, leading to reliance on wheelchairs, but also upper extremity mobility for such patients, severely limiting their ... -
Effect of texting while walking on reactions, attention and gait
Bannon, Helen; Fisher, Rachelle; Hall, Kevin; Knapp, Joe; Lazzo, Courtney; Stoddard, Jessica (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)The dramatic increase in cellular device usage has significant impacts on daily living. The dangers of distracted driving have been well documented, but this interest has yet to shift to distracted walking. There has ... -
Effects of spinal deviations from frontpack or backpack loading
Baalmann, Thomas; Barbour, Taylor; Loesing, Sarah; Rausch, Leslie; Smith, Sam (Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Humans use backpacks in everyday life for reasons including carrying school supplies, military or work-related uses. Carrying loads on the back can cause changes in posture and muscle activation resulting in ... -
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, ... -
Investigation of the effect of fatigue on the change in postural control stategies using surface EMG and Biodex Balance System
Turner, Chase; Olson, Kate; Mailloux, Alec; Nguyen, Dalan; Hanson, Jessica (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Balance allows maintenance of normal body posture and counteraction of opposing forces with or without physical activity. During static standing, hip and ankle balance strategies are utilized. Small perturbations ... -
Kinematic analysis of human rolling
Hassan, Mahdi (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Rolling is an important developmental motor skill that not only affords comfort but also injury prevention. People who cannot roll, whether due to age or disability, are at greater risk of developing bedsores. People use ... -
Needs finding to assess wayfinding and navigation challenges in individuals with limited mobility
Schmidt, Kayla (Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Personal navigational systems are largely reserved for outdoor travel using GPS technologies on smartphone applications. While smartphones are approaching ubiquity, navigational systems have lacked consideration ... -
The long-term effects of daily smartphone usage on cervical spine kinematics
Chrisman, Drew; Smith, Shelby; Raleigh, Grant; Everhart, Brooke (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: It is evident that in today's technologically run world, the majority of individuals own and interact with a smartphone throughout their daily lives. This constant interaction poses significant risks to a ... -
The relationship between preference and performance using three passive exoskeletons during simulated aircraft manufacturing tasks
Alqahtani, Haifa (Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the top workplace risk factors that impact the health of workers. In Kansas, there were 45,253 reported injuries/illnesses during the 2020 fiscal year. The main contributors ...