Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the Reliability of Two Orthopedic Special Tests to Determine Hip Flexor Contracture with the Assessment of Pelvic Tilt Angle during a Back Squat
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Orthopedic specialists use Special Tests to determine a pathology’s presence. Hip flexor contracture is linked to injury predisposition and postural anomalies. This research examined reliability for the Modified Thomas ... -
Measuring Tibial Artery Blood Flow Following a Moderate Fire and Air Vacuum Cupping Treatment
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Cupping therapy has become a popular method of alternative medicine. However, no quantitative measures on the effects of cupping therapy on blood flow and skin temperature have been examined. The purpose of this study was ... -
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 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 ... -
The Effects of the Graston Technique® on Cases of Chronic Tendinopathy Measured by Diagnostic Ultrasound
(North Dakota State University, 2018)The Graston Technique® is a beneficial treatment on tendinopathies1 however, little research exists on the effects of the Graston Technique® on chronic cases of tendinopathy measured with diagnostic ultrasound. To determine ... -
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 ... -
Leg Blood Flow Restriction during Rowing Exercise as a Countermeasure to Microgravity Induced Deconditioning
(North Dakota State University, 2018)BACKGROUND: Prolonged exposure to microgravity leads to a progressive loss in muscular strength, endurance and aerobic capacity (VO2). Rowing exercise combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) could be a supplemental ... -
Associations between Physical Activity and Quality of Life: Implications for Primary Care
(North Dakota State University, 2018)It is increasingly well-known that chronic diseases are placing a burden on the United States, including the healthcare system. Considering chronic disease risk and quality of life (QOL) measures, improving lifestyle ... -
Communication in the Workplace: Does Communicating Breastfeeding Needs Affect Breastfeeding Duration for Working Mothers?
(North Dakota State University, 2018)The purpose of this study was to identify if employer interpersonal communication and support are factors that reduce breastfeeding duration. An online, 85-item questionnaire was completed by employed breastfeeding mothers ... -
Comparison of Face-To-Face and Synchronous Web-Based Training in Motivational Interviewing for Health and Human Service Professionals: Does Training Method Matter?
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered technique that builds intrinsic motivation for behavior change that healthcare professionals can acquire to provide better care for their clients. Currently, MI training ... -
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. ... -
The Effects of Kinesio® Tape on Acromiohumeral Distance in Patients with Subacromial Impingement
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Kinesio® Tape has the potential to optimize the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome. This research project investigated the effect Kinesio® Tape has on patient-reported outcome measures and acromiohumeral distance ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of Protein Intake and Social Support among Bariatric Surgery Patients
(North Dakota State University, 2017)People who have bariatric surgery often fall short of their desired weight loss. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence to protein recommendations of the post-bariatric surgery patients. Results of 59 participants ... -
Evaluation of a Nutrition and Physical Activity-Based Curriculum on Children’s Lifestyle Choices
(North Dakota State University, 2017)This study assessed the effectiveness of the “On the Move to Better Health” program, specifically whether it promoted 4th to 6th grade North Dakota students, as well as their families, to make healthier lifestyle choices. ... -
Acute Exercise Response of Caffeine and Nitric Oxide Stimulating Pre-Workout Supplement among Healthy Male Recreational Athletes
(North Dakota State University, 2017)The effect of cocktail or “pre-workout” supplements containing L-arginine nitrate and caffeine are equivocal with anaerobic performance. The purpose of this study was to compare anaerobic performance and blood flow of ...