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Evaluation of ergonomic dental stools through clinical simulation
(Academy of General Dentistry, 2000)Work-related musculoskeletal pain occurs commonly within the dental community. Three stool designs were utilized in this study: a standard dental stool, a stool with dual arm supports, and a stool with dual arm supports ... -
Relations of meeting national public health recommendations for muscular strengthening activities with strength, body composition, and obesity: The Women's Injury Study
(American Public Health Association, 2011)Objectives. We examined the relations of meeting or not meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommendations for muscular strengthening activities with percentage of body fat, body mass index (BMI; ... -
Aerobic exercise in people with multiple sclerosis
(Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, 2013)The aims of this study were to explore the feasibility of structured aerobic exercise followed by a period of unstructured physical activity and determine the impact of such exercise on cognition, mood, and quality of life ... -
Dual-motor balance tasks prompts slight lower limb neuromuscular adaptations in healthy young adults
(Conscientia Beam, 2022)Previous literature has analyzed muscular recruitment patterns in various populations during complex balance conditions that involve a secondary task. This inquiry seeks to determine whether challenging sensory ... -
The influence of energy drinks on lower limb muscle fatigue and recovery in healthy young adults
(Conscientia Beam, 2022)Many studies have researched the influences of energy drinks (Edrinks) on the central nervous system, balance, and neuromuscular control. Understanding the neuromuscular adaptations that occur ... -
Impact of operator positioning on musculoskeletal disorders and work habits among Mississippi dental hygienists
(American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess impact of operator positioning on the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workforce issues among practicing dental hygienists in the state of Mississippi. -
Understanding the development of children with cerebral palsy and how therapy may affect patient-centered outcomes
(Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), 2019)Background: Knowledge of developmental trajectories of body structure/function and participation in family/recreation and self-care activities in children with cerebral palsy (CP) would help rehabilitation professionals ... -
Factors influencing applicant selection of entry-level physical therapist education programs in the United States
(Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 2005)Physical therapist education programs must compete for qualified applicants due to a nationwide reduction in the applicant pool. To develop successful recruitment strategies, faculty members need information on factors ... -
The utility of neuromotor retraining to augment manual therapy and vestibular rehabilitation in a patient with post-concussion syndrome: A case report
(The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2021)Background and Purpose: Less than half of patients discharged from the emergency department post-concussion receive patient education or follow-up care, and 10-20% of individuals will develop symptoms that last longer than ... -
Virtual dissection table: A supplemental learning aid for a physical therapy anatomy course
(Mehmet Akif OCAK, 2022)While cadaver dissection and prosection are deemed quintessential methods for studying anatomy, these methods are attenuated by the flat, 2-D structures incorporated into didactic segments of the anatomy courses that ... -
A missing flexor digitorum brevis tendon and its relationship to sex and ancestry: Evaluation in Hispanic population
(MDPI, 2022)Background: The flexor digitorum brevis tendon to the fifth digit is frequently absent, and this absence is typically an incidental discovery during dissection or surgical studies. This study aimed to assess the frequency ... -
Prefrontal cortex neuromodulation improves motor-cognitive components in Latinx Hispanic people living with HIV
(IJPHY Publisher, 2022)Background: HIV is an immunodeficiency virus that currently has no cure but is managed with antiretroviral medication (ART). ART has increased the life expectancy of those living with HIV. ... -
Part B of anatomy tour at the mall: A multimodal activity to enhance anatomical education and health awareness in the general public
(Gexin, 2022)Research objectives: The overall health state of people in the United States is deteriorating. One component related to this decline was the lack of information. One approach to resolve this issue is with educational ... -
Novice versus experienced rater reliability of the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) in patients with acquired brain injury (ABI)
(Elon University, 2015)Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine novice versus experienced rater’s inter-rater and test retest reliability when scoring the Mini-BESTest in patients with acquired brain injury (ABI); and to provide ... -
Effectiveness of a group-based culturally tailored lifestyle intervention program on changes in risk factors for type 2 diabetes among Asian Indians in the United States
(Hindawi, 2017)This study used an experimental, pretest-posttest control group repeated measures design to evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based culturally appropriate lifestyle intervention program to reduce the risk for type ... -
Limb dominance does not affect Y-balance test performance in non-athlete adolescents
(The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2022)Background: The Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-LQ) has been shown to be reliable for assessing dynamic balance in children and adolescents. However, limited research is available about the effects of leg dominance on ... -
The effect of core stabilization training on improving gait and self-perceived function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A single-arm clinical trial
(MDPI, 2022)The treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis is typically focused on the involved lower extremity. There is a gap in the literature concerning the effectiveness of core stabilization training on the treatment of ... -
Comparison of three diabetes risk screening tools among Non-Hispanic Asian Indian Americans: Ada Drt, MDRF IDRS and HbA1c
(Gexin Publications, 2022)The purpose of this study was to compare the relationship between two non-invasive screening tools, the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Risk Test (ADA DRT) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation Indian Diabetes ... -
A survey of human gross anatomy laboratories in DPT programs across the United States
(Nova Southeastern University, 2022)Purpose: The purposes of this study were to 1) describe the current teaching methodology used in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) human gross anatomy (HGA) labs, 2) examine the demographics and perceptions of HGA instructors ... -
Do muscle strength deficits of the uninvolved hip and knee exist in young athletes before anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
(SAGE, 2017)Background: Muscle strength of the involved limb is known to be decreased after injury. Comparison with the uninvolved limb has become standard of practice to measure progress and for calculation of limb symmetry indices ...
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