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Neuromuscular Activation during Balance Testing in Young, Middle-aged, and Older Adults
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Aging results in structural changes that inhibit functional balance with daily activities. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship of neuromuscular activation of the upper leg to balance and fall ... -
A Path Analysis Model Examining Parent Perception, Dieting, and Food Behaviors on BMI Among Predominately Hispanic Families with Preschool Children
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Children and adults continue to suffer from obesity, which poses a great public health threat. This research focused on protective factors for its prevention. Parent’s perception of a healthy child’s body size, parent ... -
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. ... -
Physiological Changes in Women Following a Concurrent or Resistance Training Program
(North Dakota State University, 2012)This research evaluated physiologic changes in women after a 12 week resistance training (RT) or concurrent training (CT) program. Eighteen women (38-61 years) were randomized to a training group that trained three times ... -
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 ... -
The Potential Impact of Nutrition Education Courses Accepted by the Parent Aware Program on Nutritional and Physical Activity-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Among Childcare Providers and Preschoolers' Parents Whom These Childcare Providers Serve
(North Dakota State University, 2016)Recently Minnesota (MN) adopted Parent Aware, a childcare quality four star rating system. At the top-star rating, nutrition and childhood obesity prevention education is recommended. However, little is known of its impact ... -
The Prevalence of Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletic Populations and the Effectiveness of Graston Technique as a Patellar Tendinopathy Treatment
(North Dakota State University, 2022)The purpose of this paper is to examine both the prevalence of patellar tendinopathy (PT) in athletic populations and the effectiveness of Graston Technique® as a treatment for PT. Since PT is a common injury seen among ... -
Proposed Intensity and Proximity to Failure Recommendations for Improving Resistance Training Strength
(North Dakota State University, 2023)Resistance training, widely used in sports and recreation since the 1970s, can be used to achieve goals like muscular hypertrophy, strength, or endurance. Core principles to see noticeable adaptations include progressive ... -
Pyschometric Evaluation of the Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire for Musicians and the Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity and Interference Questionnaire for Musicians
(North Dakota State University, 2017)There is currently no standard method to measure the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal injury among musicians. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability for the Musculoskeletal Pain ... -
The Rate of Intramuscular Tissue Temperature Reduction Between Wetted Ice with Elastic Wrap and Game Ready®
(North Dakota State University, 2020)In recent years, the Game Ready® unit has become a popular cryotherapy modality to treat musculoskeletal injuries. The purpose of this study was to determine which cryotherapy method, wetted ice bag with elastic wrap or ... -
The Relationship Between Athletic Trainer Personality and Patient Trust
(North Dakota State University, 2016)Context: Trust has been researched in accordance with patient-provider relationships and patient outcomes.1-3 Factors known to influence patient provider trust include: competence, compassion, privacy and confidentiality, ... -
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 ... -
Relationship Between Personality Type and Fruit and Vegetable Preference in Third and Fourth Grade Students
(North Dakota State University, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between personality type and fruit and vegetable preferences of third and fourth grade children. A cross-sectional, quantitative survey study was used to ... -
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 ... -
The Relationship of Injury and Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Effective Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Firefighters
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential component in cardiac arrest survival. Research indicates that a first responder’s performance is generally inadequate due to many factors including fatigue or ... -
The Relationship of Static and Dynamic Hip Muscle Activation on Running Related Injury Rates in Recreational Runners
(North Dakota State University, 2016)Running has become an increasingly popular sport and research is necessary to examine the variables associated with running related injury. The purpose of this study was to analyze the overall relationship between static ... -
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 ...