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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 ... -
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 ...