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  • A comparison of two different balance programs

    Creator:
    Eisenhard, Jordyn
    Abstract:
    There is limited knowledge regarding differential training as it relates to balance. The purpose of this study was to compare the performance and retention of a differential training balance program and a traditional balance program. Thirty-three Division I soccer athletes volunteered to participate and 29 completed the study. Participants were...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    approved: ___________________________________________________________________________ Samuel T

  • Effect of Focus of Attention on Rate of Torque Development in the Knee Extensors

    Creator:
    Kiff, Adam B.
    Abstract:
    Background: The ability to produce rapid muscle force and joint torque is important for performance in sports, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and balance recovery. One way to measure rapid torque production is rate of torque development (RTD), which is the slope of the torque-time curve. Interventions aimed at increasing RTD...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    . APPROVED: _____________________________________________________________________ Samuel Johnson

  • Development of a method to quantitatively measure arthrogenic muscle inhibition in the peroneals

    Creator:
    Nelson, Whitley F., Huang, Yu-Lun, Johnson, Samuel T., and Norcross, Marc F.
    Abstract:
    After a joint injury, arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) leads to decreased neuromuscular control and strength, as neural inhibition prevents volitional activation of the entire motor neuron pool. Traditional rehabilitation techniques such as strength training are unable to effectively reduce AMI and there is a need to identify interventions that can...
    Resource Type:
    Poster
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    ARTHROGENIC MUSCLE INHIBITION IN THE PERONEALS Whitley F Nelson, Yu-lun Huang, Samuel T Johnson, Marc F

  • Relationship between rate of torque development and contractile impulse in three muscle groups

    Creator:
    Wright, Jaime M.
    Abstract:
    Background: The capability of an individual to produce force rapidly is important for performance of sporting activities and to stabilize a joint to protect against injury. Rate of torque development (RTD) and contractile impulse (CI) may be more effective than peak torque in assessing rapid torque production. The relationship between...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________ Samuel Johnson Background: The capability of an individual to produce force rapidly is

  • The Effects of Exhaustive Exercise on ACL Injury Risk

    Creator:
    Asplund, Christopher
    Abstract:
    Background: Certain knee movements place the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at risk of injury. These injuries commonly affect athletes especially at the end of events. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of exhaustive exercise on frontal plane hip and knee mechanics during two tasks in order...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Samuel T. Johnson Background: Certain knee movements place the anterior cruciate

  • Spinal Motor Control Adaptations to Explosive Strength Training

    Creator:
    Stone, Clara A.
    Abstract:
    The nervous system has an integral role in rapid torque production of the lower extremity, which is often necessary for proper motor response to a dynamic environment. The nervous system is complex with numerous pathways, including spinal motor control networks, which influence the ability to move. However, few studies have...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Samuel T. Johnson The

  • The relationship between rate of torque development of the triple extensors at different time intervals

    Creator:
    Kitagawa, Taichi
    Abstract:
    The ability to quickly generate torque of the triple extensors is critical during rapid movements, especially when there is not enough time to reach peak torque. Rate of torque development (RTD), which is the rate of rise of the torque-time curve, is a commonly used measure of rapid torque generation....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Development of the Triple Extensors at Different Time Intervals. Abstract approved: Samuel T. Johnson

  • Evaluating balance and strength of older women in exercise programs

    Creator:
    Dinger, Melanie
    Abstract:
    Falls are a common problem among older adults, including those who are relatively healthy and living independently. Exercise has been recommended as an intervention to reduce falls by slowing and/or reversing age-related declines in balance, strength, and mobility. However, it remains unclear which types or combinations of programs are most...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Samuel T. Johnson Falls are a common problem among older adults, including those who are