Browsing College of Health and Human Performance by Author "DeVita, Paul, 1955-"
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Advanced Age Redistributes Positive but Not Negative Leg Joint Work During Walking
DeVita, Paul, 1955- (2019-04-01) -
Age Does Not Affect the Relationship Between Muscle Activation and Joint Work During Incline and Decline Walking
DeVita, Paul, 1955-; Waanders, Jeroen B.; Murgia, Alessio; Franz, Jason R.; Hortobagyi, Tibor (2021) -
Are Unilateral and Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Unique Subsets of Knee Osteoarthritis? A Biomechanical Perspective
DeVita, Paul, 1955- (2016-05-01) -
Control of Walking Speed in Young and Old Adults
Sidiropoulos, Alexis (East Carolina University, 2012)Walking is a basic form of locomotion and walking velocity is a good predictor of human health, with faster velocities indicating better health. While faster walking velocities have been attributed to overall increases ... -
The Effect of Nordic Hamstring Strength Training on Muscle Architecture, Stiffness, and Strength
DeVita, Paul, 1955-; Domire, Zachary; Rider, Patrick M.; Kulas, Anthony S. (2017-03-09) -
The Effect of Plantarflexor Strength Training on Gait Biomechanics in Healthy Old Adults
Tatarski, Rachel L. (East Carolina University, 2013)Locomotion is an important and inherent part of daily life and is integral in maintaining an independent lifestyle, especially in older adults whose functional capacity has declined. Physiological changes with aging, ... -
The Effects of Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise on Quadriceps Muscle Biomechanics During Locomotion in Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
Leonardis, Joshua M. (East Carolina University, 2013)Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease characterized by knee joint deterioration and pain, while also being associated with altered knee joint mechanics and quadriceps strength deficits. Research investigating the effects ... -
Evaluating Two Measures of Postural Stability in Response to Perturbations in People with Diabetic Neuropathy
Becker, Matthew G. (East Carolina University, 2015)Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. It is characterized by a marked decrease in proprioception, particularly in the lower body. This reduced proprioception leads to an increase in falls risk in this ... -
How Age and Surface Inclination Affect Joint Moment Strategies to Accelerate and Decelerate Individual Leg Joints During Walking
DeVita, Paul, 1955- (2020-01-01) -
How do low horizontal forces produce disproportionately high torques in human locomotion?
Helseth, Joseph; Hortobágyi, Tibor; DeVita, Paul, 1955- (East Carolina University, 2008)Although horizontal ground forces are only ~15% of vertical forces, they account for 47% and 33% of the metabolic cost in walking and running. To explain these disproportionately high metabolic costs we hypothesized that ... -
How do we accelerate while running?
Schuster, Daniel J. (East Carolina University, 2015)Running biomechanics are well established in terms of lower extremity joint kinetics as is the direct relationship between these variables and running speed. Many studies have investigated the differences in these variables ... -
IDENTIFYING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ONLINE DANCE-SPECIFIC PROTOCOL ON ALIGNMENT AND MUSCLE ACTIVATION IN UNIVERSITY DANCE MAJORS
Shepherd, Megan (East Carolina University, 2022-04-29)Sagittal pelvic alignment is a key component in a dancer's ability to perform the physical tasks required of a dancer. To maintain and improve sagittal pelvic alignment and overall fitness, dancers must cross-train in other ... -
The Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis (IDEA) Trial: 18-Month Radiographic and MRI Outcomes
DeVita, Paul, 1955- (2015-07-01) -
The Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis (IDEA) trial: design and rationale
Messier, Stephen P.; Legault, Claudine; Mihalko, Shannon L.; Miller, Gary D.; Loeser, Richard F.; DeVita, Paul, 1955-; Lyles, Mary F.; Eckstein, Felix; Hunter, David J.; Williamson, Jeff D.; Nicklas, Barbara J. (East Carolina University, 2009-07-28)Background: Obesity is the most modifiable risk factor, and dietary induced weight loss potentially the best nonpharmacologic intervention to prevent or to slow osteoarthritis (OA) disease progression. We are currently ... -
Intentional Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Is More Better?
DeVita, Paul, 1955- (2018-10-26) -
The Interaction of Trunk-Load and Trunk-Position Adaptations on Knee Anterior Shear and Hamstrings Muscle Forces During Landing
Kulas, Anthony S.; Hortobágyi, Tibor; DeVita, Paul, 1955- (East Carolina University, 2010)Context: Because anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can occur during deceleration maneuvers, biomechanics research has been focused on the lower extremity kinetic chain. Trunk mass and changes in trunk position ... -
Knee Joint Forces in Relation to Ground Surface Stiffness during Running
Price, Victoria (East Carolina University, 2017-06-02)Running shoes and surfaces have been developed to help enhance running efficiency and to reduce ground impacts by altering the total surface stiffness. However, to maintain running mechanics, an individual will increase ...