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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 ...
Plasma and Electrolyte Changes in Humans Following Ingestion of Multiple Boluses of Pickle Juice Associated with Exercise
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
No experimental research has examined the effect of drinking multiple boluses of pickle juice (PJ) on the same day, nor has its ingestion been examined during exercise. Additionally there are fears that PJ supplementation ...
Effects of Sit-Stand Desks in a College Class
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
This disquisition examined the effects of sit-stand desks in a college classroom over the course of a semester and was split into two studies. Paper 1 determined the pattern of sit-stand desk usage over the course of a ...
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Kinesio® Tape as an Intervention for Recreational Runners who Pronate
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Kinesio® Tape could potentially be an intervention to improve excessive pronation of the foot. This research project investigated the effect Kinesio® Tape has on the navicular drop test and joint kinematics through 3D ...
Is It Time to Reevaluate Our Dietary Fat Recommendations?
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Despite Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) focus on decreased fat intake, coronary heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Consumer-confusion regarding fat-recommendations in response ...
Gender Differences in Lower Extremity Kinematics throughout Various Stages of a 5K Run
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Running has been a popular sport because of convenience and health benefits. Fatigue among recreational runners may alter running mechanics, thereby increasing the risk for injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ...
Measuring Brachial Artery Blood Flow Following a 3MHZ, 1.0 W/CM² Thermal Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Ultrasound has been suggested to be one of the most commonly used therapeutic modalities in clinical practice. One of the purported benefits of thermal ultrasound, is the ability to increase blood flow to local tissue. ...
Strength and Rate of Force Development Needs for Effective Combat Casualty Evacuations
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The purpose was to examine the necessary strength and rate of force development to complete a modified fireman’s carry in unweighted and weighted conditions. Eighteen male participants from North Dakota State Universities ...
The Association Between Workplace Lactation Accommodations and Corporate Lactation Programs and Breastfeeding Duration in Working Women
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Breastfeeding support has increased over the past 2 decades, especially in the workplace. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 provided several protections for working, breastfeeding women. Prior to the ...
The Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health in College Students
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of an exercise program on aspects of wellness in college students. The study explored changes in physical fitness and on self-reports of anxiety and depression symptoms ...