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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
