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Motivations and Training of Third-Party Providers of Sexuality Education
(2018-04-13)No abstract prepared. -
The Efficacy Of A Hydration Education Intervention Program On Current Hydration Practices
(2018-04-13)Context: Hydration has been a heavily researched area within the athletic population, but little research has been done on the effect of hydration education and its effect on hydration status with an emphasis on long term ... -
Comparison of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Passive Stretching to Improve Glenohumeral Range of Motion and Function
(2018-04-17)Context: The loss of shoulder internal rotation range of motion is common maladaptation that predisposes overhead sport athletes to injury. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) has recently been suggested ... -
Photobiomodulation time response of human skeletal muscle fatigue
(2018-07-18)Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is a modality that is gaining popularity in the sports medicine field. By using light, specifically red and infrared wavelengths, PBMT can reduce inflammation, promote faster healing and ... -
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
(2017-07-19)No abstract prepared. -
Effects of a high-volume, low-intensity, multip-set squat protocol on power outputs
(2017-05-03)No abstract prepared. -
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 ...
