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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The effects of core activation and stabilization training on gait kinetics, kinematics and speed and self-perceived function in patients with knee Osteoarthritis
(2020-03-03)The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether a predictive relationship exists between common gait impairments and limitations in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and their self-perceived functional ability ... -
Gluteus Maximus muscle activation and lower extremity power characteristics during a chair-rise in individuals following chronic stroke
(2020-05-01)Stroke is a common diagnosis frequently associated with chronic mobility deficits. Unsuccessful chair-rising is one such deficit that may persist following stroke. Thus, identification of the biomechanical requirements for ... -
How are we doing? The psychosocial history-taking practices of physical therapists when evaluating adults with chronic pain
(2020-03-23)Chronic musculoskeletal pain is the most frequently treated disorder by physical therapists (PTs). The biopsychosocial model (BPS) model, a holistic, integrative model is one of four constructs that informs physical therapy ... -
The impact of spinal stabilization exercises on pain, disability, and physical functional after lumbar spinal fusion
(2019-11-08)Lumbar spinal fusion (LSF) surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures for degeneration of the lumbar spine. Though minimally invasive surgical techniques have been developed in an attempt to reduce muscle ... -
The influence of positioning and torticollis on the development and treatment of abnormal head shapes
(2019-12-13)The purpose of this project was to investigate how positioning and torticollis influence the development and treatment of abnormal head shapes. Study one is a regression analysis to determine if time in inclined positioning ... -
Effectiveness of spinal stabilization exercises on movement performance in adults with subacute and chronic low back pain: A randomized clinical trial
(2019-08-22)Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of spinal stabilization exercises (SSEs) on movement performance and reductions in pain intensity and disability level in adults with subacute and ... -
An investigation of trunk control in infants and toddlers with down syndrome
(2019-08-08)Infants and toddlers with Down syndrome (DS) display gross motor developmental delays and decreased trunk control. Trunk control is a precursor to upright gross motor skills, but this relationship has not been fully explored ... -
Effectiveness of spinal stabilization exercises on dynamic balance in adults with subacute and chronic low back pain: A randomized clinical trial
(2019-08-14)The primary purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of SSEs on dynamic balance in adults with subacute and chronic LBP. Specifically, performance on the YBT will be compared between participants with subacute ... -
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. ...
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