Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
The Effects of a Mini-Band Warm-Up, a Medicine Ball Warm-Up and Static Stretching on Lower Body Power
(North Dakota State University, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of four different warm-up conditions on vertical jump performance. The warm-ups included a static stretching routine, dynamic medicine ball routine, mini-band routine, ... -
The Effects of a Kinesio® Tape Application on Intramuscular Tissue Temperature Change during a 20-Minute Cryotherapy Application
(North Dakota State University, 2017)The methodology for this research study was specifically designed to investigate whether or not Kinesio® Tape would act as a barrier during a cryotherapy application. Previous research has concluded that certain dressings ... -
The Effect of Kinesio Tape® Applied to Forward Shoulder Posture Observed and Quantified with Diagnositc Ultrasound
(North Dakota State University, 2017)Allied health care professionals use Kinesio Tape® to reduce pain and increase performance without evidence of the impact on anatomical structures. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of three Kinesio ... -
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 ...