Browsing Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science Masters Theses by Title
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Neuromuscular Activation during Balance Testing in Young, Middle-aged, and Older Adults
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Aging results in structural changes that inhibit functional balance with daily activities. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship of neuromuscular activation of the upper leg to balance and fall ... -
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. ... -
Physiological Changes in Women Following a Concurrent or Resistance Training Program
(North Dakota State University, 2012)This research evaluated physiologic changes in women after a 12 week resistance training (RT) or concurrent training (CT) program. Eighteen women (38-61 years) were randomized to a training group that trained three times ... -
Plasma and Electrolyte Changes in Humans Following Ingestion of Multiple Boluses of Pickle Juice Associated with Exercise
(North Dakota State University, 2013)No experimental research has examined the effect of drinking multiple boluses of pickle juice (PJ) on the same day, nor has its ingestion been examined during exercise. Additionally there are fears that PJ supplementation ... -
The Potential Impact of Nutrition Education Courses Accepted by the Parent Aware Program on Nutritional and Physical Activity-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Among Childcare Providers and Preschoolers' Parents Whom These Childcare Providers Serve
(North Dakota State University, 2016)Recently Minnesota (MN) adopted Parent Aware, a childcare quality four star rating system. At the top-star rating, nutrition and childhood obesity prevention education is recommended. However, little is known of its impact ... -
Pyschometric Evaluation of the Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire for Musicians and the Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity and Interference Questionnaire for Musicians
(North Dakota State University, 2017)There is currently no standard method to measure the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal injury among musicians. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability for the Musculoskeletal Pain ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Time Away from Mandatory Physical Training and its Effect on Maximal VO2 in ROTC Cadets
(North Dakota State University, 2012)During the school year, cadets in ROTC programs are required to participate in mandatory physical training. However, during the summer months, training is not required. Changes can occur in VO2max with both training and ...