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An Analysis of Muscle Activity During Load Carriage, ACFT Scores, and Back Pain in Army ROTC Cadets
(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
(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 ...
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 ...
Barriers and Strategies to Optimize Diabetes Management in Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
(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 ...
Exercise and Nutrition to Counter Age-Related Decrements in Muscle Health and Function
(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 ...
Identification and Comparison of Hydration Practices in Marathon Runners During Intended Training, an Intended Marathon, and Self-Reported Hydration Practices During a Marathon Event
(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 ...
External Ankle Supports Alter Kinematics and Kinetics during Drop-Jump Landing and Forward-Jump Landing Tasks
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effects of Nutrition Education and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on Knowledge of Antioxidants and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Chronic Disease
(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 ...