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Filtering by: Advisor Mccubbin, Jeffrey A. Date 1994 Degree Field Movement Studies for the Disabled Language English [eng]

Determining the validity and reliability of the Nicholas Manual Muscle Tester as a measure of isometric strength in women with arthritis

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
A comparison of bone mineral density between active and nonactive men with spinal cord injuries

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
The effectiveness of a static and dynamic balance training program for children with cerebral palsy

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