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A pathomechanical paradigm for treating the injured runner
(2013)
Pathological mechanics are thought
to play a role in many common
running injuries. A review of the
biomechanical literature reveals that
a given running injury may be associated
with multiple faulty running
mechanics. ...
Comparison of Stance Phase Knee Joint Angles and Moments Using Two Different Surface Marker Representations of the Proximal Shank in Walkers and Runners
(2013)
Efforts to compare different surface marker configurations in 3-dimensional motion analysis are warranted as more complex and custom marker sets become more common. At the knee, different markers can been used to represent ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of the interactive Metronome in improving life satisfaction and reducing loss of attention in marines with mild traumatic brain injuries associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: a pilot study of protocols
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate if the series of protocols using the Interactive Metronome® and TRX® Suspension Training developed for mild traumatic brain injury associated with post-traumatic stress ...
Use of Oral Language General Outcome Measures to Describe Children According to Language Status
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The purpose of the study was to determine if short language samples can effectively distinguish children with language impairments from those who are typically developing. Four elicitation methods (individual picture ...
Motor Learning Guided Treatment with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Cueing & Feedback
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The aim of this study was to determine if participants with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) respond with improved speech production when provided motor learning guided (MLG) treatment strategies. Five participants, ...
Characteristics of volunteer lay leaders who show longevity in teaching A Matter Of Balance®
(East Carolina University, 2011)
This study was designed to explore the characteristics of individuals who volunteered to teach the A Matter of Balance® program, an evidence-based health promotion program that relies on trained volunteer lay leaders to ...
The use of a personal fitness device in conjunction with online social networking as an effective delivery system for occupational therapy community practice to enhance an individual's personal occupation and self-efficacy
(East Carolina University, 2011)
Participants wore a pedometer tracking device "fitbit" and participated in an on-line social support group daily. Data was collected through the "fitbit" including steps taken and distance traveled. Participants completed ...
Subjective and objective screening measures for dysphonia pre-thyroidectomy
(East Carolina University, 2013)
There has been a link established between post-surgical dysphonia and thyroidectomy procedures and various studies identify that a large percentage of these patients have dysphonia after surgery. Most of these incidences ...
Hearing aids in older adults: audibility, outcomes, status, characteristics, and skills
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The current study explored hearing aid outcomes for a group of participants who were dispenser fit rather than protocol fit. Participants could have been fit and followed by any hearing aid practitioner increasing the ...
Social communication between intellectually disabled, severe middle school students who use augmentative and alternative communication and their typically developing peers
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are often used as a mode of communication for people who cannot use spoken language to meet all of their communication needs. Current research is limited regarding ...