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Kinetic and Kinematic Differences of Barefoot versus High-Heeled Gait in Healthy, Young Adult Females: A Pilot Study
(2016-05)Background & Purpose: High-heeled shoes (HHSs) are a well known part of women’s footwear repertoire that can influence ankle and foot position during functional activities. Few studies have quantified the impact of HHSs ... -
The Investigation of the Effects of Low Light Laser Therapy on Insulin Secretion in Porcine Islets, a Pilot Study
(2016-05)LED light technology is used in this pilot study to demonstrate the ability to create a cost effective light apparatus using 1-watt LEDs with wavelengths of 740nm,850nm, and 940nm to test for an increased insulin response ... -
Investigation of the Immediate Effects of the Facilitated Oscillatory Release Technique versus the Traditional Posterolateral Glide on Internal Rotation Range of the Asymptomatic Shoulder: A Pilot Study
(2017-02-10)Background & Purpose: The Facilitated Oscillatory Release Technique (FORT), or “harmonics,” may be used in the treatment of shoulder injuries. Little evidence exists to support its use in physical therapy. The purpose of ... -
SELF-CORRECTION OF DEADLIFT FORM UTILIZING REAL TIME VISUAL FEEDBACK INFORMATION
(2016-05)Practice in front of mirrors to enhance performance through visual feedback and knowledge of performance is common in athletics that require precision and fine body control like dance and gymnastics. It is also very common ... -
Effectiveness of the LSVT BIG™ Exercise Protocol on Measures of Balance, Gait, and Cardiovascular Fitness in Two Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
(2016-05)Case Background and Purpose. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological pathology which leads to a decrease in functional capabilities. Non-pharmacologic treatment programs do exist which can enable people to ... -
AEROBIC AND RESISTANCE EXERCISE PROTOCOLS FOR OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE CHILDREN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
(2015-05)Background: In recent times, the prevalence of childhood obesity has been increasing in the United States. Obese individuals have been shown to be at an increased risk for developing health complications such as metabolic ... -
Changes in Weight Distribution and Subsequent Biomechanical Characteristics Across Starting, Transitional, and End Phases of the Back Squat in Healthy Adults
(2015-05)The back squat is a common exercise used in strengthening and conditioning as well as activities of daily living. Purpose: Determine weight distribution in all phases of the back squat, kinematics and muscle forces of the ... -
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) vs. Traditional Continuous Training (CT): Testing the Cardiovascular Benefits Across A Wide Age Specturm- A Pilot Study
(2015-06-03)High intensity interval training (HIIT) has evolved into a popular method of cardiovascular training over recent years, however its benefits have only been explored in specific populations. It has rarely been studied in ... -
The Efficacy of LSVT BIG on Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
(2015-05)Objectives: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a debilitating, neurodegenerative disorder with many different intervention techniques. The investigators sought to test the LSVT BIG treatment on local participants who have PD using ... -
Discharge gait speed and hospital readmission for the elderly population: A pilot study
(2015-06-02)ABSTRACT Objective: To describe whether discharge gait speed, after a course of physical therapy, is related to hospital readmission in the elderly population. Design: Observational cross-sectional study of discharge gait ... -
The Effects of Instructional Media on Learning Outcomes in Graduate Nursing and Physical Therapy Students at Angelo State University
(2015-05)Instructional media is the use of aids by an instructor to supplement student learning. Such aids have improved over the years in congruence with advances in technology. In this study, graduate physical therapy students ... -
COMPARISON OF SKINFOLD AND BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS WITH DUAL-ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY FOR BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
(2015-05)Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) can provide precise measurement of soft tissue composition with minimal radiation exposure. However, having access to DXA is very costly and limited, and other noninvasive and more ... -
Implications of age appropriate attainment of early motor skills on fine and gross motor skills in four and five year old children
(2015-05)Objective: The aim of this study is to discover the possible implications of early gross motor skills such as rolling, crawling, creeping, and scooting on the later fine and gross motor development of four and five year ... -
Rate of Agreement between an Experienced and Novice Clinician in the Application of a Clinical Diagnostic Rule for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Pilot Study
(2015-05)Background and Purpose: To determine the rate of agreement between a novice clinician and an expert clinician based on their ability to apply special tests from a clinical decision rule (CDR) for subacromial impingement ...
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