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Treatment adherence: Predictive factors and the relationship with treatment outcomes in patients with low back pain
(May 2023)Low back pain (LBP) is a significant health problem that is ranked as the leading cause of global disability. LBP affects approximately 80% of the population leading to an estimated $300 billion in direct and indirect costs ... -
A comparison of overall function between postpartum women with and without diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA)
(May 2023)Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to examine whether the Inventory of Functional Status after Childbirth (IFSAC) questionnaire could identify deficiencies in overall function of postpartum women with diastasis ... -
Neural correlates of balance performance in chronic stroke: A repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation study
(May 2023)Purpose: The primary motor cortex (M1) and the cerebellum are both crucial for balance control and can be viable targets for non-invasive brain stimulation aiming to improve balance performance. However, the optimal ... -
Use of Y-Balance test performance to predict musculoskeletal complaints in adolescent dancers
(May 2023)Purposes: The purpose of the study was to determine whether Y-Balance Test (YBT)™ performance could predict occurrences of moderate-to-severe lower extremity musculoskeletal complaints among adolescent dancers over a single ... -
Elasticity measures of lower leg muscles attributed to foot arch classifications: A comparison to dynamic balance across groups with and without ligamentous injury
(December 2)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differences, correlations, and predictive relationships between the elasticity of lower leg muscles, categories of arch height and mobility, and dynamic single-leg standing ... -
Social determinants of health and social vulnerability: How individual and community factors influence physical therapy patient outcomes in a public hospital system
(May 2023)Social determinants of health (SDOH) and social vulnerability play a significant role in determining health outcomes. SDOH can affect up to 80% of health outcomes, making them the single strongest predictor of health and ... -
Examining physical activity and the relationship between physical activity, gross motor development, and segmental trunk control in preterm and full-term infants
(2022-12-01)Preterm infants demonstrate decreased gross motor ability as compared to full-term infants. Previous studies have hypothesized that preterm infants may receive fewer opportunities to practice gross motor skills due to ... -
A mixed methods analysis of empowerment and satisfaction in parents of children with disabilities receiving outpatient rehabilitation
(2022-12-01)The purpose of this study was to examine the perspectives of parents of children with disabilities on family-centered care, family empowerment, and satisfaction of care in North Texas outpatient clinics using an explanatory ... -
The contributing factors and effects of breastfeeding position-related pain: A mixed methods study
(2022-12-01)Background and Purpose: Breastfeeding has multiple health benefits for both children and mothers. Breastfeeding position-related pain (BPRP) has been established as prevalent in countries outside the United States and ... -
Exploration of physical performance, surgical decision-making, and clinical screening for individuals with low back pain
(2022-03-03)The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) has been steadily increasing in the United States, with current lifetime rates between 80-90%. As a result, LBP is currently the second leading cause of disability in the nation and ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on DPT student and faculty experiences: A grounded theory study
(2022-04-29)The COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed the way that physical therapists provide care to patients, as well as the way physical therapy students and faculty learn and teach, respectively, in Doctor of Physical Therapy ... -
Measurement of shoulder range of motion, video analysis of pitching, and comparison of shoulder treatments in high-school baseball pitchers with and without shoulder pain
(2022-04-01)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate shoulder range of motion, throwing biomechanical differences, and treatment protocols for high school baseball pitchers with and without the presence of throwing-related ... -
Hand range of motion, strength, dexterity, and pain as predictors of hand functional performance
(2002-12)Purposes of this study were to determine (a) thresholds for the resources of range of motion (ROM), strength, dexterity, and pain in specific functional task performance in persons with diseased or injured hands using ... -
An integrated model of functional status and socioeconomic factors affecting hospital length of stay and 30-day readmission risk in individuals with heart failure
(11/22/2021)Background: Acute management of heart failure (HF) is a high-cost enterprise. Cost-effective management of acute HF hinges upon hospital outcomes such as length of stay (LOS) and 30-day readmission (30dRA) rate. Literature ... -
The role of extrapelvic musculoskeletal impairments in women with chronic pelvic pain: Quantification to intervention
(12/8/2021)The purpose of this 3-study dissertation was to examine the role of extrapelvic musculoskeletal impairments in women with CPP. For study one and two, asymptomatic and women with CPP were recruited. Health history, psychosocial ... -
Burnout and well-being in physical therapist students
(8/27/2021)Burnout, a negative psychological response to chronic work stress, has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion in recent years as health care providers and students are pushed to capacity with increasing ... -
Usability and effectiveness of a self-care mobile health app in individuals with heart failure
(11/15/2021)Re-hospitalization is one of the challenges that the medical community encounters when treating individuals with heart failure (HF). The hospitalization is an independent risk factor of mortality in this population. Patients ... -
Language barriers, cultural differences, and parents’ expectations of family-centered care in pediatric home health therapy
(5/11/2021)Background: While many definitions of family-centered care (FCC) exist, overall, the concept is to include families and patients in all aspects of the plan of care. To date, no studies have investigated how often FCC is ... -
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 ...
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