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The Effects of an Acute Bout of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Anabolic Signaling of the mTORC1 Pathway in Individuals with Chronic Stroke
(2015-11-24)Stroke causes limited ability to produce voluntary muscle contraction and movement on one side of the body leading to further muscle wasting and weakness. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is often used to ... -
Role of the Functional Movement Screen in the Evaluation of Neuromuscular Deficits Associated with Chronic Ankle Instability
(2017-07-19)Context: In the United States, lateral ankle sprains account for an annual healthcare cost that has been estimated at $3.8 billion. The term “chronic ankle instability” (CAI) is used to identify insufficiencies in the ankle ... -
The impact a 4-week technology based nutrition intervention program has on the eating habits of collegiate female dancers
(2017-07-19)The purpose of the present study was to determine how a technology based 4-week nutrition education intervention impacted the eating habits of collegiate female dancers as well as analyze the participant’s knowledge about ... -
Reliability of the Triax Smart Impact Monitor-G System on Head Impacts in Collegiate Cheerleaders
(2017-07-20)No abstract prepared. -
A Comparison of the Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises and Yoga Pranayama Techniques on Pulmonary Function in Individuals with Exercise Induced Asthma
(2017-07-19)Context: Exercise induced asthma (EIA) has known detrimental effects on both pulmonary function and human performance. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises, a nonpharmacological protocol intended to improve pulmonary function, ... -
Rib Stress Injuries in the NCAA Collegiate Rowing Athlete: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study
(2017-07-19)Context: Rib stress injuries (RSIs) are one of the most debilitating injuries that the competitive rowing athlete may sustain during their career. Rib stress reactions can result in an average loss of 48 training days per ... -
Effects of Chronic Lower Extremity Injury on Health Related Quality of Life in Current and Former Division 1 Track and Field Athletes
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Effects of a high-volume, low-intensity, multip-set squat protocol on power outputs
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The Reliability of Instrumented Knee and Ankle Orthopedic Special Tests Performed with A LigMasterTM Multijoint Arthrometer
(2015-11-19)Context: Knee and ankle joint arthrometers are designed to increase the precision and objectivity of clinical measures of joint laxity and mechanical stiffness. The LigMaster™ is a relatively new multijoint arthrometer ... -
Attitudes about Partner Communication Regarding Contraceptive Use among Hispanic Male College Students
(2014-07-10)No abstract prepared. -
Big Decisions: Factors Influencing Curriculum Fidelity of a Sexuality Education Curriculum in Public Schools
(2016-07-20)No abstract prepared. -
Analysis of Patellar Tendinopathy Risk Factors Among Intercollegiate Athletes
(2016-07-27)Context: Patellar tendinopathy has a prevalence as high as 50% among athletes involved in jumping sports such as basketball and volleyball. Despite this prevalence, patellar tendinopathy remains a challenging condition for ... -
Habitual Barefoot Versus Habitual Shod Run Training Effects On Dynamic Balance
(2013-05-28)Context: Balance and proprioception play an important role in injury prevention, sport performance and an essential factor in recovery from surgery, and improvement in activities of daily living. Previous investigations ... -
Perceived health-related quality of life and the access to health care among collegiate dance team members
(2016-04-25)Context: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and a patient’s perception of health care satisfaction are two common outcome measures associated with the sports injury treatment process. Dancers and more specifically, ... -
Analysis of Plantar Fasciitis Risk Factors Among Intercollegiate and Recreational Runners: A Matched Case-Control Study
(2016-04-22)Context: Plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of inferior heel pain, afflicts as many as 10% of the U.S. population during their lifetimes, and is currently responsible for approximately 1,000,000 physician visits per ... -
Comparison of the effects of two recovery methods after collegiate baseball pitching
(2015-11-19)Context: The localized muscular fatigue, acute loss of glenohumeral strength and passive range of motion (PROM), and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) that intercollegiate and professional baseball pitchers experience ... -
Resultant Effects of Head Impacts on Vestibular Function in Division I Male Lacrosse Players
(2015-07-23)Context: Examination of the cumulative effects of number and magnitude of head impacts on the vestibular function among men’s lacrosse players. Objective: To determine the influence of total number of head impacts (THI) ... -
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Effects of Eights Weeks of Vitamin D Supplementation on Physical Performance in a Physically Active Population
(2015-07-10)Context: Vitamin D deficiency is common in the general and athletic population. It is indicated that vitamin D may play an important role in muscle function and physical performance. Objective: The purpose of this investigation ... -
The Effects of Soft Tissue Oscillation on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
(2015-07-03)Numerous interventions have been used in attempt to treat delay onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Soft tissue oscillation therapy (STO) has the potential to alleviate the signs and symptoms of DOMS. However, there is a lack ...
