• Therapeutic ultrasound: providing an educational intervention on best practice techniques and their implications 

  Kjellerson, Michael (North Dakota State University, 2024)

  BACKGROUND: Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality that is commonly used in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries by healthcare professionals throughout the world for both its thermal and non-thermal effects. PURPOSE: ...

• A Biomechanical and Electromyographic Analysis of Elite Shot Putters at a Division I University 

  Waldera, Roman (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 ...

• The Effects of Greater Dietary Protein Spread and Quality on Muscle Health in Healthy Adults 

  Johnson, Nathaniel (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 ...

• Appraising Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk: Single-Legged Jump-Landing Dynamic Postural Stability 

  Bond, Colin (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 ...

• Systematic Intervention Component Analysis: Dose-Response for Therapeutic Ultrasound 

  Hamersky, Stephanie (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 ...

• A Path Analysis Model Examining Parent Perception, Dieting, and Food Behaviors on BMI Among Predominately Hispanic Families with Preschool Children 

  Quiroz, Alicia (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 ...

• Using Electronic Handgrip Dynamometry to Determine Human Performance in Master's Aged Cyclists and Triathletes 

  Klawitter, Lukus (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  Purpose: This dissertation study sought to examine the correlations of maximal handgrip strength (HGS), rate of HGS force development, and HGS fatigability on lean body mass, peak power, functional threshold power, and ...

• An Analysis of Muscle Activity During Load Carriage, ACFT Scores, and Back Pain in Army ROTC Cadets 

  Longo, Jennifer Ann (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Context: Low back pain (LBP) is a leading musculoskeletal complaint among the military population. Load carriage tasks are a frequently reported mechanism of injury for low back pain (LBP) in the Army. Furthermore, researchers ...

• Altering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Education for Allied Health Care Providers Based on Self-Reported Experiences with Recertification 

  Landin, Kassiann Deen (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Health care providers (nurses, athletic trainers, and emergency medical services [EMS] personnel) are expected to perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) regardless of their confidence. Also, regardless ...

• Barriers and Strategies to Optimize Diabetes Management in Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes 

  Sawyer, Bailee Catherine (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Emerging adults aged 18 – 30 years with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) make unique lifestyle choices that can create complications for disease management. The objective of this study was to identify barriers and strategies for ...

• Identification and Comparison of Hydration Practices in Marathon Runners During Intended Training, an Intended Marathon, and Self-Reported Hydration Practices During a Marathon Event 

  Young, Suzanne Louise (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 ...

• Strategies for the Reduction of Adipose Tissue and Retention of Muscle Mass in Overweight Individuals 

  Kotarsky, Christopher Joseph (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 ...

• Exercise and Nutrition to Counter Age-Related Decrements in Muscle Health and Function 

  Trautman, Kara Ann (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  Muscle atrophy and strength decrements can occur following disease (e.g., cachexia), with increasing age (e.g., sarcopenia), or from disuse related to injury or occupational environment (e.g., microgravity). High-load ...

• An Investigation of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Career Firefighters 

  Barry, Allison Michelle (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 ...

• Interval Training Methods to Increase Performance Markers and Load Carriage in Tactical Professionals 

  Dicks, Nathan D. (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 ...

• Associations between Physical Activity and Quality of Life: Implications for Primary Care 

  Meyer, Stefanie Marie (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 ...

• External Ankle Supports Alter Kinematics and Kinetics during Drop-Jump Landing and Forward-Jump Landing Tasks 

  Okamatsu, Hidefusa (North Dakota State University, 2014)

  This research project was designed to understand the influence of excessively restricting ankle range of motion (ROM) on knee injuries, especially non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Participating in physical ...

• The Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health in College Students 

  Demers, Nikki Richelle (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 ...

• The Association Between Workplace Lactation Accommodations and Corporate Lactation Programs and Breastfeeding Duration in Working Women 

  Hilliard, Elizabeth (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Breastfeeding support has increased over the past 2 decades, especially in the workplace. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 provided several protections for working, breastfeeding women. Prior to the ...

• Effects of Nutrition Education and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on Knowledge of Antioxidants and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Chronic Disease 

  Wagner, Meredith Grace (North Dakota State University, 2012)

  Obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions contributing to the majority of Americans experiencing a state of chronic inflammation. Associations between inflammation, oxidative stress, and increased disease risk ...

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