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Relationships Among Diet Quality, BMI and Cooking Skills in a Group of College Students
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Students at a Midwest university (n=968) completed a survey regarding perceived confidence in cooking skills, food preparation frequencies, and average daily consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat ... -
A Review and Analysis of Current Treatment Approaches Used by Athletic Trainers for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Certified athletic trainers (ATs) are often tasked to treat Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) in the athletic population. Further, they are expected to provide effective treatment approaches based on the scientific ... -
A Review of the Effects of Kinesio Tape Fascial Correction Technique of the Iliotibial Band Relating to Myofascial Pain Syndrome
(North Dakota State University, 2023)This paper reviewed the effects of Kinesio Taping® on pain pressure threshold (PPT) of trigger points (TrPs) within the iliotibial band (ITB). The condition known as myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder ... -
The Role of Flaxseed in the Expression of DNA Methyltransferases, Leptin, and Peroxisome Prolifterator-Activated Receptor Alpha in an Obese Animal Model
(North Dakota State University, 2016)Diet-induced obesity (DIO) has been shown to increase DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) expression and DNMT binding at obesity-associated genes. Natural compounds have the potential to reverse obesity-associated gene expression ... -
Short-term Training Effects of Dynamic Warm Up Volume on Speed, Power, and Agility
(North Dakota State University, 2011)This study examined the short-term training effects of two volumes of a dynamic warm up performed 4 days per week over a 3 1/2-week period. A total of 25 Division III wrestlers volunteered for the study. Three participants ... -
A Standardized Concussion Management Protocol for Concordia College
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Sports-related concussion remains a diagnostic and management challenge for health care professionals. Numerous symptom scales and sideline assessment tools are available for team physicians and athletic trainers to ... -
Static Stretching versus Dynamic Stretching in Athletics
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Athletes in a variety of sports will perform a stretching routine before each workout or competition. This is why coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, and athletic trainers are always in search of new ways to ... -
Strategies for the Reduction of Adipose Tissue and Retention of Muscle Mass in Overweight Individuals
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether time-restricted feeding (TRF) was an effective dietary strategy for reducing fat mass and preserving fat-free mass while evaluating potential changes in cardiometabolic ... -
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 ... -
Stretching: Type and Timing for Optimal Benefits
(North Dakota State University, 2010)It is known that stretching is able to increase the compliance of human tendons and as a result increase the capacity of the tendon to absorb energy. Sports involving "explosive" type skills, with many maximal ... -
Survey of Registered Dietitians' Proficiency of Celiac Disease and Use of Twitter, Facebook, Smart Phone App, and Internet for Celiac Disease Management
(North Dakota State University, 2014)The Registered Dietitian (RD) plays an integral role in helping patients manage their celiac disease (CD). This study explored how proficient RDs are with CD management in addition to determining how RDs use technology to ... -
Systematic Intervention Component Analysis: Dose-Response for Therapeutic Ultrasound
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Therapeutic ultrasound has been well documented in the literature to affect human tissue. The four main parameters practitioners are able to influence are frequency, duty cycle, intensity, and treatment time. Alteration ... -
Therapeutic Ultrasound: The Effectiveness of Ultrasound and the Importance of Parameter Settings
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Therapeutic ultrasound can be an important modality for clinician's use to heat tissue. Previous research has concluded that therapeutic ultrasound treatments may be ineffective. There are several options for parameters ... -
Time Away from Mandatory Physical Training and its Effect on Maximal VO2 in ROTC Cadets
(North Dakota State University, 2012)During the school year, cadets in ROTC programs are required to participate in mandatory physical training. However, during the summer months, training is not required. Changes can occur in VO2max with both training and ... -
Tissue Temperature Increase Using Immersion Therapeutic Ultrasound at 3 MHz, 10 Minutes, 1.5 cm Depth, with Varying Intensities of 1.0 W/cm2, and 1.5 W/cm2
(North Dakota State University, 2016)The purpose of this study was to examine the thermal effects of both 1.0W/cm2 and 1.5W/cm2 at 3MHz with continuous US while the triceps-surae is immersed in 37°C water. Intramuscular tissue temperature increases observed ... -
Understanding the Rural Built Environment from the Perspectives of Parents of Preschool-Aged Children
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Obesity prevention interventions targeting the built environment are an emerging area of research, but few studies have been applied in rural communities or among preschool-aged children, despite being high-priority ... -
The Use of Bananas in Preventing Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Bananas have been consumed by athletes in the belief that they prevent muscle cramping. However, there are no studies in the literature that test plasma potassium concentration as a prevention technique for exercise ... -
Use of Compression Garments for Recovery From Plyometric Exercise
(North Dakota State University, 2016)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of compression tights and knee-high stockings on recovery from plyometric exercise. Thirty recreationally active men completed 10x10 plyometric box drop jumps to induce ... -
Use of the Graston Technique® in Clinical Practice by Certified Athletic Trainers
(North Dakota State University, 2020)The Graston Technique® is a common treatment that combines a warm-up, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), stretching, and strengthening protocols. The treatment is commonly chosen by clinicians to treat ... -
Using Electronic Handgrip Dynamometry to Determine Human Performance in Master's Aged Cyclists and Triathletes
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Purpose: This dissertation study sought to examine the correlations of maximal handgrip strength (HGS), rate of HGS force development, and HGS fatigability on lean body mass, peak power, functional threshold power, and ...