This study examined the perceived effectiveness of iPad integration in the traditional classroom through a survey pertaining to satisfaction, value, and general effectiveness of utilizing the iPads. Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas West.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cryotherapy on static and dynamic balance in a physically active population as measured by the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas F. West.
Ankle injuries are among the most common injury in athletics. It is a widely accepted practice in the athletic training profession to provide prophylactic ankle support to individuals. There is little to no information about the effects of external ankle supports on functional performance specific to soccer. Research Advisor, Dr. Edwin Zuchelkowski.
This study is designed to test the efficacy of fibular repositioning tape. The taping, similar to the McConnell taping for abnormal patellar tracking, attempts to correct a present fibular fault by providing a posterior force on the distal fibular head. Research Advisor, Dr. Robert Kane.
The purpose of this study was to determine if PNF stretching techniques had a significant effect on the agility test times of high school athletes. Research Advisor, Dr. Robert Kane.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of prophylactic ankle taping, spatting, and taping and spatting on peak vertical ground reaction force (PVGRF) values during landing. Research Advisor, Dr. Shelly DiCesaro.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of static and dynamic stretching routines on different balance measures during the performance of a golf swing, to provide golfers with a better guide to a proper warm-up. Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas F. West.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of three different stretching protocols on the sprint performance of physically active individuals. These three stretching protocols include static stretching, dynamic stretching, and a combination of static and dynamic stretching. Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas F. West
To determine if electromyographic activity in three core muscles increases during static Yoga poses on unstable surfaces than stable surfaces with p≤0.05. Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas F. West.
The purpose of this study was to determined comfort level of entry level ATS with Psychosocial Intervention and Referral competencies. The second purpose was to examine whether ATS received the proper academic curriculum-based content in relation to psychosocial interventions and referral competencies. Research Advisor, Dr. Joni Cramer Roh.
The purpose of this study was to determine comfort level of entry level ATS with psychosocial intervention and referral competencies in the District 2 area, as designated by the NATA. The second purpose was to examine whether ATS received the proper academic curriculum-based content in relation to psychosocial interventions and referral compete... Research Advisor, Dr. Michael P. Meyer.
Study to determine if athletic training students are being taught various contact sport immobilization and equipment management techniques. Research Advisor, Dr. Linda Meyer.
The primary purpose of this study was to determine what factors affect concussion knowledge in collegiate varsity athletes. Research Advisor, Dr. Jamie Weary.
The purpose of this study was to identify high school coaches in Pennsylvania that use plyometric exercises as part of their workouts for high school athletes and gain a better understanding of their level of knowledge with this type of training. Research Advisor, Dr. Shelly DiCesaro.
To determine what types of injuries are common in figure skaters and how many figure skaters have an athletic trainer for their practice or competition. Research Advisor, Dr. Carol Biddington.
This study evaluated the knowledge of parents and coaches of adolescent athletes of medial tibial stress syndrome with regard to different areas of knowledge associated with athletic injuries within the scope of practice of athletic trainers. Research Advisor, Dr. Ellen J. West.
Every year, there are about 3.5 million injuries to high school athletes alone that cause some time loss from participation. Functional movement screening tools can identify muscular imbalances and suggest what type of strengthening or stretching an individual should perform to possibly prevent the occurrence of injury. Research Advisor, Dr. Lindsey McGuire.
The purpose of this study is to examine the level of mental imagery use by injured athletes during rehabilitation as it relates to length of rehabilitation and the severity of the injury. Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas Kinsey.
The purpose of this study is to examine relationships between the number of days cutting weight and mood states and to see if there is a difference between weight classes for mood state scores. Research Advisor, Dr. Carol Biddington.
To investigate the peak muscle activation levels of the pectoralis major, external oblique, serratus anterior, and lower trapezius during a standard push up, a decline push up on a stable surface and a decline push up on an unstable surface. Research Advisor, Dr. Edwin Zuchelkowski.
