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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 ... -
Barriers to treatment for women aged 18 to 45 with urinary incontinence
(2010-05)The purposes of this study were to explore the challenges faced by women aged 18 to 45 with urinary incontinence (UI) and to determine why they do not seek treatment. A qualitative approach was used to describe life ... -
Relationship between lumbar range of motion and patients' disability status
(1994-12)The purpose of this study was to determine any association between lumbar range of motion (ROM) and a disability questionnaire in patients with low back pain. The data were obtained from twenty charts of 12 male and 8 ... -
The impact of auditory cueing on gait parameters, muscular activation and perception of change in individuals with Parkinson's disease
(2018-07-11)Auditory input has been shown to impact sequencing and timing of movement in people with Parkinson disease (PD). Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) uses a fixed beat to which people synchronize their movements. Individuals ... -
Association between lumbar extremes of motion and musculoskeletal injury of the low back and hip in adult women
(2011-08)The purpose of this study was to quantify the association between baseline measurements of lumbar extremes of motion, body mass index, self-reported histories of physical activity, and stiffness for musculoskeletal injuries ... -
Changes in gait speed, gastrocnemius strength, and center of pressure for individuals living with Parkinson's disease
(2018-05-31)Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disease that impacts the ability to walk in individuals with PD. Changes in gait abilities can lead to falls, changes in independence, and decreased quality of life. ... -
Regional manual therapy and motor control exercise for the management of chronic low back pain with hip and spine motion loss: A randomized clinical trial
(2015-08-30)Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the additive effects of regional thoracic, pelvic, and hip manual therapy to standard physical therapy (PT) for improving spine and hip range of motion (ROM), pain ... -
A family-derived framework of therapy services for children with Down syndrome
(2015-05-30)The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a family-derived framework of therapy services for children with Down syndrome. The researcher used semi-structured interviews to obtain parental perceptions of therapy ...
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