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An Investigation of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Career Firefighters
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
Firefighters are responsible for protecting citizens as well as the infrastructure of cities across the United States. In order to safely protect and perform on-duty tasks, firefighters must be capable of performing ...
The Relationship of Hip Muscle Activation and the Incidence of Shoulder Injury in Collegiate Women's Volleyball Athletes: A Pilot Study
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
Previous studies have indicated weak hip muscle activation in baseball pitchers leads to an increased incidence of shoulder injuries. This relationship, however, has not been explored in other overhead athletes, such as ...
Measuring Tibial Artery Blood Flow Following a Moderate Fire and Air Vacuum Cupping Treatment
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
Cupping therapy has become a popular method of alternative medicine. However, no quantitative measures on the effects of cupping therapy on blood flow and skin temperature have been examined. The purpose of this study was ...
The Effects of the Graston Technique® on Cases of Chronic Tendinopathy Measured by Diagnostic Ultrasound
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
The Graston Technique® is a beneficial treatment on tendinopathies1 however, little research exists on the effects of the Graston Technique® on chronic cases of tendinopathy measured with diagnostic ultrasound. To determine ...
The Effects of Kinesio® Tape on Acromiohumeral Distance in Patients with Subacromial Impingement
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
Kinesio® Tape has the potential to optimize the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome. This research project investigated the effect Kinesio® Tape has on patient-reported outcome measures and acromiohumeral distance ...
An Analysis of Certified Athletic Trainers’ Ability to Provide High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) over Hockey Shoulder Pads
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are expected to perform CPR for athletes regardless of whether the athlete is wearing protective equipment. The goal of this research was to determine /if ATCs were able to/ deliver ...
Patient Reported Outcomes in a Physically Active Population
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy of patient-reported outcome measures in the physically active and to determine whether a relationship exists between general health-related quality of life and specific outcome measures. ...
The Importance of the Schleswig-Holstein Conflicts in German Unification: A Primordial Case Study, 1839-1871
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
Considerations of German Unification usually center on Otto von Bismarck and Prussian power politics, the German Confederation, and Austria along with the Franco-Prussian War. Often overlooked are the important events that ...
Construction, Adaptation, and Preservation of Earth Homes on the Northern Plains
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
The earth home, in its many varieties and styles, played an important role in the development of the American Great Plains during the mid-nineteenth century. However, the lack of further study into the material culture of ...
Assessing the Reliability of Two Orthopedic Special Tests to Determine Hip Flexor Contracture with the Assessment of Pelvic Tilt Angle during a Back Squat
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
Orthopedic specialists use Special Tests to determine a pathology’s presence. Hip flexor contracture is linked to injury predisposition and postural anomalies. This research examined reliability for the Modified Thomas ...