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Evaluation of the Relationship Between Scapular Dyskinesis and Acromiohumeral Distance
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
This study analyzed the interaction between scapular dyskinesis (SDK) and acromiohumeral distance (AHD). Diagnostic ultrasound (DUS) was used to measure the AHD of 33 participants between 10 and 120o of weighted arm elevation ...
The Effects of Greater Dietary Protein Spread and Quality on Muscle Health in Healthy Adults
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
Skeletal muscle is critically important, but is often overlooked, not getting the respect or attention the tissue demands. Muscle is responsible for locomotion and physical performance, uses large amount of energy preventing ...
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 ...
Appraising Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk: Single-Legged Jump-Landing Dynamic Postural Stability
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
Appraising anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk is of great interest to the orthopedic and sports medicine professional. Due to the high prevalence of non-contact ACL injuries, professionals have sought to identify ...
A Biomechanical and Electromyographic Analysis of Elite Shot Putters at a Division I University
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
In effort to understand the most optimal technique for shot put throwing, researchers have investigated the individual factors of the throw that may contribute to elite level performances. Two techniques are commonly ...
Effect of Diabetic Retinopathy Education on Knowledge and Planned Lifestyle Activities
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
Prevalence of diabetes is increasing in the United States as well as in North Dakota. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, is seen in 40-45% of Americans diagnosed with diabetes. It is the leading cause of new ...
Evaluation of a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The goal of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Program (FFVP) on participants' fruit and vegetable behavior at school and at home. The
evaluation addressed 2 questions: (1) Did the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...