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Creator:: Sierra, Nelson
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the validity and reliability of the Nicholas Manual Muscle Tester (NMMT), a portable dynamometer, as a measure of the isometric strength in women with arthritis. Female subjects (N=13; 66 ± 13.89 yrs.) with arthritis were tested for isometric muscle strength on the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Manual Muscle Tester as a measure of isometric strength in women with arthritis AN ABSTRACT OF THE

Creator:: Eddins, William C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the levels of bone mineral density (BMD) of the whole body (WB) and proximal femurs of physically active men with spinal cord injuries (SCI) to nonactive men with spinal cord injuries. Also, the lean muscle mass (LMM) of active men with SCI...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ilk. Jeffrey A. McCubbin The purpose of this study was to compare the levels of bone mineral

Creator:: Senisi, Michael
Abstract:: Balance is the ability to establish an equilibrium between the body and its environment. Balance is a key component which is associated with a variety of movements and postural control. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have difficulties with movement and postural control due to physical and neurological limitations. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: The effectiveness of a static and dynamic balance training

Creator:: Blake, Nancy E.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Jeffrey A. McCubbin Seven active males, aged 22 through 40, with spinal cord injuries ranging from the

Creator:: DeVries, Christine L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if a 5-month progressive-resistance exercise program would affect measures of activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional stability in elderly women. All subjects were ambulatory women, 80 to 93 years old, who lived in assisted-care facilities. Eight exercise and 7 control subjects...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Jeffrey A. McCubbin The purpose of this study was to determine if a 5-month progressive-resistance

Creator:: Stratton, Wendith Marie
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Daily Physical Activity in Postsecondary Students with Mental Retardation. Abstract approved: Jeffrey

Creator:: Foley, John Thomas
Abstract:: The focus of this research was to gain an understanding of physical activity in elementary school-aged children with mental retardation (MR). The primary purpose of the first study was to investigate physical activity levels of children with and without MR in both school and out of school environments. The secondary...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Both School and After-School Environments. Abstract Approved: Jeffrey A. McCubbin The focus of this

Creator:: Kosma, Maria
Abstract:: Participation in physical activity has important health benefits among individuals with disabilities, whereas inactive lifestyles may lead to secondary limiting health conditions. However, few people with disabilities regularly participate in the recommended amount of health-related physical activities. Low rate of participation may be related to low motivation due to interconnected...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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