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Effectiveness of individualized physical therapy in treating subjects with neck pain
(1999-05)There is sparse scientific evidence in support of physical therapy for patients with neck dysfunction. Clinical studies investigating treatment effectiveness of neck pain have come under criticism for their unclear or ... -
Impact of wearing a robotic exoskeleton on gait parameters and muscle activity in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury
(2019-05-20)Robotic exoskeleton devices, such as the Ekso GTTM robotic exoskeleton (EKSO), enable individuals with lower extremity weakness to stand up and walk over ground. Research relevant to the effects of the EKSO on gait parameters ... -
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the patient reported impact of spasticity measure in Arabic speaking people with spinal cord injury in Saudi Arabia
(2019-06-10)Spasticity is present in 65 to 78% of people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Its impact on quality of life (QoL) can be perceived by patients with SCI and clinicians as either problematic or beneficial. Spasticity management ... -
Effect of non-motorized treadmill training on gait, balance, and quality of life measures in individuals with Parkinson's Disease
(2019-04-09)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex disorder characterized by non-motor and motor impairments. Within the motor-impairments, mobility deficits resulting from postural instability and gait abnormalities are some of the ... -
The effect of the McConnell shoulder taping technique on people with anterior shoulder pain
(1999-12)This study was to investigate the effect of the McConnell shoulder taping in people with anterior shoulder pain. There were two phases in this study. In phase one, the purposes were to determine the immediate effect of the ... -
Early detection of cervical spine disorder in industrial and job related injuries
(1999-08)Background. There has been growing awareness among occupational health professionals worldwide over the past several years of the large number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), in particular, neck and upper limb pain. ... -
Acute stroke rehabilitation outcomes with supported treadmill ambulation training
(2001-05)Objective. To investigate gait, exercise, and functional outcomes with supported treadmill ambulation training (STAT) associated with regular rehabilitation in acute stroke survivors. Design. Randomized, controlled, pilot ... -
Construct validity, responsiveness, and demographic predictors of the inventory for assessing the process of cultural competence among healthcare professionals - student version (IAPCC-SV©)
(2012-05)The IAPCC-SV© measures the cultural competence of student healthcare professionals. However, the psychometric properties of the instrument have not been documented for student physical therapists. The purpose of this study ... -
Effects of treatment of urinary incontinence in women: Exercise or electrical stimulation or both
(2008-08)The effectiveness of electrical stimulation for treatment of urge incontinence versus stress incontinence is still uncertain because of research design flaws. The purposes of this study were to determine (a) whether exercise ... -
Reliability and validity of the ACTIVE-mini for quantifying movement in infants with spinal muscular atrophy
(2018-09-24)Background: Motor function assessment of individuals with SMA I is challenging due to the low level of function typically obtained and the fragility of the infant. Outcome measures currently used by clinical evaluators, ... -
An investigation of outcome measures and interventions utilized by physical therapists for fall prevention in community dwelling older adults who have gait and balance problems
(2009-05)The purpose of this study was to identify the outcome measures and interventions that physical therapists are utilizing for fall prevention when working with older adults who have balance disorders. Data describing the ... -
Effects of lumbopelvic manipulation on hip and knee neuromuscular activity, pain intensity, and functional level in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
(2014-05)Altered hip and knee muscle activity has been associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). While spinal manipulation has been used to alter muscle activity and to reduce muscle inhibition for extremity dysfunctions, ... -
The validity and reliability of the Vail Sport Test™ as a measure of performance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
(2018-06-11)Background: The purposes of this study were to determine the convergent construct and external validity of the Vail Sport Test™. An additional purpose of this study was to determine the between-day test-retest reliability ... -
Effects of two different types of ankle foot orthoses on gait outcomes in patients with subacute stroke
(2018-06-19)Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) is a commonly prescribed device to improve foot drop and gait in patients with stroke. The purpose of this study was to identify whether patients in the subacute stage of stroke, with foot drop, ... -
Interrater and intrarater reliability of the Acumar™ digital inclinometer for measurement of cervical range of motion in children with torticollis
(2010-05)The purpose of this study was to determine the interrater and intrarater reliability of a digital inclinometer used to measure cervical spine range of motion in children or infants who have a diagnosis of torticollis. This ... -
Beyond incredible: The Paralympic road to Rio - an ethnographic study
(2018-08-09)The primary purpose of this ethnographic study was to understand the culture of the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field team from the 2015 World Championships through the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Secondary purposes included ... -
Effectiveness of surface electromyographic biofeedback-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation on knee rehabilitation
(2008-05)Purpose. The purpose of this single-blinded, randomized study was to investigate the effectiveness of surface electromyographic biofeedback-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation (sEMG-triggered NMES) in post-surgical ... -
Prediction of adaptive motor skill performance in school-aged children with low birth weight without major neurosensory impairment
(2010-05)Many children with low birth weight (LBW) demonstrate significant impairments in adaptive motor functioning upon school entry. Identification of these children so that appropriate remediation can be rendered is problematic. The ... -
Effects of a home exercise program on index of kyphosis, height, balance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women with low bone mass
(2006-12)The purpose of this thesis was to focus on the use of four clinic visits and a home exercise program as an intervention to reduce thoracic kyphosis, increase height, and improve balance and quality of life in women with ... -
H-reflex changes with loading and unloading
(1997-12)Soleus H-reflex has been tested clinically in lying position. Stresses on the spine vary during lying, standing, weight lifting and unloading. This may influence the H-reflex. The purpose of this study was to measure the ...
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