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Fear of Reinjury: A Survey of NCAA Athletes Post ACL Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
(North Dakota State University, 2011)The purpose of this study was to determine if a fear of reinjury and degree of current knee pain, as measured by the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) respectively, ... -
Flaxseed and Buckwheat Supplemented Diets Altered Enterobacteriaceae Prevalence in the Cecum and Feces of Mice
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Dietary intake may cause variable bacterial prevalence in the gastrointestinal tract. The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae in the cecum and feces following flaxseed and ... -
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 ... -
The Graston Technique® Increases Hamstring Flexibility
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Soft tissue mobilization techniques have been reported to increase hamstring flexibility. However, no one has reported the effects of the Graston Technique® on increasing hamstring flexibility. The purpose of this study ... -
Head Start Parents: Preferred Learning Methods, Nutrition Interests, and the Barriers to Participating in Nutrition Education Classes
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Background: Obesity rates in low-income populations continue to rise. Several federal nutrition programs have been established to increase the nutrition knowledge of individuals in these populations and improve their ... -
High School Coach Nutrition Confidence and Skill
(North Dakota State University, 2017)High school athletes obtain nutritional information from their coaches, yet high school coaches’ capability in this area may be lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine both confidence and skill level ... -
High-Intensity Interval Training vs. Superset Training: A Comparison of Energy Expenditure
(North Dakota State University, 2015)The purpose of this study was to compare energy expenditure between high intensity interval training (HIIT) and agonist-antagonist (SUPER) resistance training (RT) exercise protocols. Twelve males (23.91 ± 3.58 years) ... -
How Intake of High Fructose Corn Syrup Relates to Reported IBS Symptoms during Times of Stress
(North Dakota State University, 2021)The dual purpose was to find whether a relationship exists between high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) intake and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, and if there are differences in intake of HFCS beverages during varying ... -
Ice and Ace Wrap and Game Ready® in Decreasing Quadriceps Temperature
(North Dakota State University, 2014)The Game Ready® system is a popular cooling modality, but little is known about its ability to decrease intramuscular temperature. The purpose of this study was to compare intramuscular temperature decreases caused by six ... -
Identification and Comparison of Hydration Practices in Marathon Runners During Intended Training, an Intended Marathon, and Self-Reported Hydration Practices During a Marathon Event
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Title: Comparing hydration practices of long-distance runners during intended training, an intended event, and an actual event during COVID-19. Context: Prior studies on long-distance runners have yet to compare hydration ... -
The Impact of Athletic Trainers in a Clinic Setting
(North Dakota State University, 2018)The purpose was to determine if patients understand the abilities and skill sets of ATs in the orthopedic sports medicine clinic and to examine how ATs employed in an orthopedic sports medicine clinic setting influence ... -
Intake of Fat-Soluble Vitamins Among Undergraduate College Students Attending North Dakota State University
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Fat-soluble vitamins are essential micronutrients that are critical in normal physiological processes. Deficiencies can pose increased risk of chronic diseases. This may be particularly important among college students, ... -
Interval Training Methods to Increase Performance Markers and Load Carriage in Tactical Professionals
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Load carriage is an inherent part of the military and other tactical occupations (e.g., law enforcement, firefighters). Variation in load carriage ranges from 7-60 kg and can increase energy expenditure as well as lead to ... -
Intramuscular Heating Rates of a Chattanooga Intelect® Legend XT Therapeutic Ultrasound with a 3 MHz Frequency, and 1.0 W/cm2 Intensity at Three Depths Up to 2.5 cm
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Context: Textbook parameters for thermal ultrasound are based on research using the Omnisound unit. Unique heating rates have been observed among various manufacturers. No studies have been performed regarding heating rates ... -
Investigating the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality in Certified Athletic Trainers
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) are often the first to respond to an athletic sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and are expected to administer the highest quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) possible. The goal of ... -
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 ... -
Investigation of Skin Temperature Increases with ReBound Diathermy
(North Dakota State University, 2016)ReBound® Diathermy is a continuous shortwave diathermy device (CSWD) used as a portable heating modality. No studies have shown surface tissue temperatures of ReBound® treatments. The purpose of this study was to investigate ... -
Iron Supplementation and Its Effect on Ferritin Levels in Female Collegiate Track and Field Athletes
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Adequate stores of iron are necessary for optimal athletic performance and severe iron depletion resulting in iron-deficiency anemia may depress performance. This is important for athletes, particularly females, to address ... -
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 ... -
Kinematic, Neuromuscular, and Performance Changes due to Overspeed Training for Ice Hockey
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Athletes, coaches, and strength and conditioning practitioners are constantly searching for new and improved speed training methods give themselves or their athletes an edge over their competition. Overspeed training is ...