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Incorporating pelvic floor exercises in complete decongestive therapy for females with lower extremity lymphedema, with and without genital involvement, to improve volumetric and quality of life outcomes
(2012-08)Millions of people are diagnosed with lymphedema, a treatable condition that may be considered disabling to those inflicted. The research available on lymphedema treatment, outcomes from the treatment, and overall the ... -
Analysis of resistant starch content among different potato varieties and the impact of one variety on satiety
(2020-09-04)Resistant starch (RS) content can be impacted by cooking method and potato variety and have effects on satiety when consumed. This study analyzed RS content among three potato varieties (Red Norland, Russet, and Yukon Gold) ... -
Teachers’ experiences with occupational therapy multi-tiered systems support: A qualitative study
(2020-11-06)School-based occupational therapists are tasked with participating in multi-tiered systems support (MTSS) services to all students, including general education students who may be at risk for school failure. Yet, there is ... -
Factors that influence sports-related concussion measures in contact, non-contact sports and non-athletes.
(2020-12-15)The purpose of this two-study dissertation was to determine how concussion history, career status, cumulative years of football exposure (study one), and activity status (study two) affect performance on sports-related ... -
Postural control in children with Autism
(2020-10-21)This dissertation investigated how balance and postural stability in children with autism spectrum disorders differed from age matched children in three related studies. The clinical balance assessment, the Multi-Directional ... -
Brand awareness of obstacle course racing events
(2020-11-24)The current study investigated brand awareness, event awareness, and event satisfaction on event purchase and purchase intentions for three major obstacle course event companies (Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, and The Warrior ... -
How the utilization of occupational therapy in end-of-life care is determined
(2020-11-19)Aging with chronic illness and dying of a terminal disease are complicated and arduous processes. Occupational participation at the end-of-life may offer means to cope, co-exist with dying, and live with purpose and quality ... -
Measurement and training of dual-task of Gait in persons with Multiple Sclerosis
(2020-10-27)Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) present with a wide variability of motor, sensory, and cognitive symptoms that affect their ability to engage in and perform their daily activities. Walking is a motor task that is ... -
Exploring wellness programming awareness, usage, and perceived leadership support among community college employees
(2020-11-20)Unhealthy behaviors that many U.S. workers have adopted, such as physical inactivity, poor diet, and stressful lifestyles, have increased health risks and diminished quality of life. With over 140 million employed people ... -
Anti-inflammatory and joint-protective effects of blueberries in a monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) induced rat model of osteoarthritis
(2020-09-02)The purpose of this dissertation project was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and joint-protective effects of blueberries and its polyphenols using an in vitro and in vivo study design. The in vitro design used rabbit ... -
The impact of a school garden on fruit and vegetable availability at home for elementary children
(2020-12-14)The primary purpose of this study was to explore the impact of a school garden on the home availability of FV and on household food security of elementary children. A secondary aim of the study was to examine the impact ... -
Investigating the flavor of fresh calamondin peel and juice using instrumental and descriptive sensory analysis
(2020-08-31)Calamondin (Citrus microcarpa) is a popular citrus fruit in Asia that resembles a small tangerine with a delicate pulp and fresh, lime-like flavors in its peel and juice. Studies on the flavor of calamondin juice and peel ... -
Preliminary measurement properties of the early childhood occupational profile (ecope)
(2020-11-19)PURPOSE: This dissertation established the preliminary psychometric properties of the Early Childhood Occupational Profile (ECOPE) and investigated the perspectives of occupational therapists on the clinical utility of the ... -
A mixed method analysis of the role of balance outcome measures in therapist decision-making and patient outcomes
(2020-10-30)The purpose of these three studies was to assess the impact of using outcome measures on physical therapists' decision-making and patient functional outcomes. Three hundred thirty-seven physical therapists completed an ... -
Perceptions of dating violence and cyber dating abuse
(2020-02-28)Dating violence (DV) and cyber dating abuse (CDA) is an eminent public health issue with significant implications on young adult females. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to explore the prior exposure to behaviors ... -
Using sensory and volatile analysis to investigate refreshment perceived from watermelon
(2020-07-23)Objective: The aim of this study was to identify flavor indicators for the refreshing perception of watermelon flesh and rind using sensory and flavor instrumental analysis. Methods: The sensory profile of seven watermelon ... -
Lower body positive pressure treadmill for individuals with knee Osteoarthritis: Reliability, pain responses, and comparison of reweighting protocols
(2020-07-03)Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common source of disability in older adults and often results in difficulty with walking as well as other activities of daily living. Often these individuals become less active which is ... -
The effect of target height on the ground reaction force/ moment parameters during the Taekwondo roundhouse kick
(2020-05-08)Attacking varied heights with the roundhouse kick is beneficial for scoring. The path of the kicking foot travels from the ground to the target through multiple planes. Thus, the path of kicking foot must be modified for ... -
Enteropancreatic effects of acute and short-term whey protein preload on metabolic and reproductive parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome
(2020-06-03)Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia are common in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study evaluated effects of whey protein isolate (WPI) preload on postprandial glycemic regulation in women with and without PCOS ... -
Investigating all-cause 30-day hospital readmission from a tertiary, teaching hospital with acute decompensated heart failure
(2020-04-15)The number of outpatient follow-up visits, participation in a supervised exercise regimen, and the frequency of participating in a supervised HEP during the first 15 days (as a group) significantly predict readmission that ...
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