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  • 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....
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    of my thesis committee: Dr. Marc Norcross, Dr. Mark Hoffman, and Dr. Laurel Kincl for their

  • Effect of whole-body vibration on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy

    Creator:
    Guzman, Ruben J.
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    Introduction. Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes that interferes with daily living and causes severe pain. Pharmacotherapy is the accepted treatment strategy, however, this strategy is associated with high cost, minimal reductions in pain, and adverse side effects. Thus, a critical need exists to develop...
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    , 2000). Hoffman, Sadosky, Dukes, & Alvir (2010) also note that although a ≥50% reduction has

  • Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances

    Creator:
    Welsh, Lisa R.
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    Falls, particularly those due to slips, constitute a major health risk for older adults. Past research has found that individuals can learn not to fall through repeated exposure to a slipping perturbation. Slips can be unpredictable, however. The goal of this study was to determine whether similar adaptations would occur...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , guidance, advice and constructive criticism. Kathy Gunter, PhD, Mark Hoffman, PhD, and Frank Bernieri

  • Evaluating the Usefulness of a Functional Test Battery for Determining Return to Full Activity in Females with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

    Creator:
    Chang, Eun Wook
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    A functional test battery (FTB), which combines the use of subjective and objective functional measures, has been proposed as a potential means to distinguish anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed (ACLR) patients' that can more safely participate in activity from those at greater risk. However, no previous study has directly assessed whether...
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    Dissertation
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    a small perturbation from behind (Hoffman, Schrader, Applegate, & Koceja, 1998). Then, a

  • Evaluating balance and strength of older women in exercise programs

    Creator:
    Dinger, Melanie
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    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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    guidance and encouragement throughout. Thank you to my committee members, Drs. Kathy Gunter, Mark Hoffman

  • Effects of decision making on landing neuromechanics as a function of task and sex

    Creator:
    Mache, Melissa A
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    Although the incidence of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries is greater among women than men athletes, the factors that contribute to this greater risk of injury are not well understood. One relevant question is whether decision making during landing influences the biomechanical and neuromuscular factors thought to contribute to...
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    Melissa A. Mache for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science presented on

  • Efficacy of lateral heel wedge orthotics for the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis

    Creator:
    Wallace, David A.
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    Lateral heel wedge orthotics are designed to reduce medial tibiofemoral joint loading and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). To date, the efficacy of long-term lateral heel wedge orthotics use among OA patients has not been determined. This study evaluated the extent to which lateral heel wedge orthotics reduced...
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    Dissertation
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    . Mike Pavol and Dr. Mark Hoffman were involved in the design of manuscript two, as well as the final

  • Slow fashion development : a model for sustainability

    Creator:
    Tobeck, Matthew R.
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    The purpose of this study was to develop a slow fashion design model using the house of quality model (HOQ) to provide designers an opportunity to improve the overall sustainability of an apparel product. Slow fashion is based on the slow food movement that supports the consumption of food that...
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    wonderful insight and expertise. I would also like to thank Dr. Carmen Steggell and Dr. Mark Hoffman for

  • Spinal Motor Control Adaptations to Explosive Strength Training

    Creator:
    Stone, Clara A.
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    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...
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    . Mark Hoffman, and Dr. Beth Valentine: Thank you for providing endless insight, direction, and

  • A comparison of two different balance programs

    Creator:
    Eisenhard, Jordyn
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    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...
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    A Comparison of Two Balance Programs AN