RSS 1.0Theses and Dissertations-Health and Human Performance
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Participation While Symptomatic: The Sport-Related Concussion Conundrum
(2018-05)No abstract prepared. -
The Acute Effects of Vinyasa Flow Yoga on Arterial Stiffness
(2019-07-16)Arterial stiffness (AS) is a marker of subclinical atherosclerotic disease associated with reductions in the buffering capacity of the central, elastic arteries. Previous research has demonstrated reductions in AS with a ... -
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Associations Between Dating Violence Victimization, Risky Behaviors, and School Violence Among Teens
(2019-04-26)No abstract prepared. -
The Effect of Protective Equipment and Mechanism of Injury on Time Loss from Sport-Related Concussions
(2019-04-25)No abstract prepared. -
The Role of Self-Perceived Altruism in Determining Engagement Levels of Mandatory Volunteers
(2019-04-19)Volunteering has always been synonymous with something someone does on their own time. However, over time organizations have started to rely on individuals that are mandated to volunteer for one reason or another. Previous ... -
Development of an Instrument to Assess Collegiate Rodeo Athletes' Treatment-Seeking Behavior
(2019-04-25)Context: In order to successfully return to sport after sustaining an athletic injury seeking treatment from a medical professional is essential. Despite the current research related to the rate of treatment seeking ... -
From Theory to Practice: The Envisioning, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a University Employee Wellness Program
(2016-04-28)No abstract prepared. -
The effects of focal knee joint cooling on different modes of quadriceps strength assessment
(2016-04-25)No abstract prepared. -
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
(2015-12)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 ... -
Reliability of the Triax Smart Impact Monitor-G System on Head Impacts in Collegiate Cheerleaders
(2017-07-20)No abstract prepared. -
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 ... -
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. -
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, ...
