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FOOD OPTION WITH A MORE NUTRIENT FAVORABLE PROFILE IN GROCERY STORES : BUYING HEALTHIER FOODS WITHOUT PAYING MORE.
(East Carolina University, 2010)
Obesity is more prevalent in people of lower-socioeconomic status. Since over half of meals consumed are prepared in the home, grocery store purchases may be playing an important role in the obesity epidemic. The objective ...
The effectiveness of Farabloc technology with Mirror Therapy in reducing phantom limb pain in individuals with a unilateral lower extremity vascular amputation
(East Carolina University, 2012)
Objective :the objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of combining two interventions, Farabloc technology to eliminate electromagnetic fields and Mirror Therapy to assist in the sensory cortex ...
Varied response to mirror gait retraining of gluteus medius control, hip kinematics, pain, and function in 2 female runners with patellofemoral pain.
(2013-12)
STUDY DESIGN:
Case report.
BACKGROUND:
The underlying mechanism of the changes in running mechanics after gait retraining is presently unknown. This case report assesses changes in muscle coordination and kinematics ...
The effect of concurrent alcohol, drug, psychiatric and vocational treatment on consumer issues, treatment participation, and employment
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Despite high rates of unemployment among individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) with psychiatric issues, little is known about a substance abuse intensive outpatient program (SAIOP) based on vocational counseling ...
Effectiveness of the Nintendo® Wii Fit™ games on the balance of a community-dwelling older adult in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The aim of this study was to determine if the Nintendo® Wii Fit™ was an effective and motivating modality for fall prevention with an older adult who has MG and lives in Eastern North Carolina. With the increasing number ...
Influence of Dialect and Stimulus Audibility on LiSN-S Performances
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)
The main objectives were to investigate the effect of dialect on Listening in Spatialized Noise-Sentences (LISN-S) performances and to assess the relationship between bilateral pure-tone threshold averages (PTAs) and LISN-S ...
Scleroderma Defiance: A Practical, Educational and Free Guide for Self-Management of Scleroderma
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)
Scleroderma is a rare and incurable autoimmune disease characterized by overproduction of collagen, which often leads to organ damage and sclerotic tissue. This health condition affects multiple organ systems and tissues, ...
RELEASE FROM MASKING: BEHAVIORAL AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES IN YOUNG AND OLDER LISTENERS
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-19)
Difficulty listening to speech under challenging conditions is the main complaint of audiology patients. Researchers have explored the cause of this concern, however, many questions are left unanswered. The primary concern ...
Biopsychosocial Barriers, Motivational Interviewing, and Antiretroviral Medication Adherence in Persons Living with HIV and AIDS
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-23)
Since the development of antiretroviral medications in the mid-1990s, treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has improved steadily and HIV is now considered a manageable chronic condition with improved ...
The Effectiveness of Visual Scanning Training to Improve Functional Performance Poststroke: A Case Study in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2018-06-18)
Rationale: Although an abundance of research exists regarding overall rehabilitation interventions poststroke, there is a lack of evidence for treatment of visual deficits. Additionally, eye tracking glasses may be used ...