| dc.contributor.author | Labodi, Kelsey Katherine | |
| dc.description.abstract | 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 amount of changes in tendinosis, scar tissue and/or adhesions, or calcifications after the Graston Technique® treatments, fifteen athletes at NCAA division I, III, or NAIA institutions were recruited. Four days of the Graston Technique® as an overall protocol was used, including a warm-up, stretches, and strengthening exercises. Changes within the tendon were measured by diagnostic ultrasound. Lower Extremity Functional Scales (LEFS) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) were also used. The results showed a significant decrease of tendinosis in both axes. No significant changes were seen with tendon thickness or NPRS. There was a significant increase in the scores of the LEFS. In conclusion, the Graston Technique® protocol alone is beneficial in the treatment of tendinosis. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | |
| dc.rights | NDSU Policy 190.6.2 | |
| dc.title | The Effects of the Graston Technique® on Cases of Chronic Tendinopathy Measured by Diagnostic Ultrasound | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-08-03T14:21:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-08-03T14:21:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/28771 | |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Science (MS) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Human Sciences and Education | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences | en_US |
| ndsu.program | Advanced Athletic Training | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Gange, Kara N. | |
