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Lacrosse: Biomechanics, Injuries, Prevention and Rehabilitation
Title
Lacrosse: Biomechanics, Injuries, Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Creator
Klemz, Bridgett Lynn
Abstract / Description
Lacrosse is a sport deeply embedded in traditions and respect for the game. The biomechanics necessary to be successful in the sport demand athletes to possess the speed and power of football and hockey athletes as well as the endurance, agility, and strategy of basketball and soccer athletes. With these physical and mental skills athletes are expected to perform shooting, passing, and checking with precision. The sports combination of speed, sticks, balls, and contact make for a unique set...
Show moreLacrosse is a sport deeply embedded in traditions and respect for the game. The biomechanics necessary to be successful in the sport demand athletes to possess the speed and power of football and hockey athletes as well as the endurance, agility, and strategy of basketball and soccer athletes. With these physical and mental skills athletes are expected to perform shooting, passing, and checking with precision. The sports combination of speed, sticks, balls, and contact make for a unique set of injury types, biomechanics, and preventative interventions. Injuries range from minor strains and sprains to season ending anterior cruciate ligament tears, broken bones, and severe concussions. Rehabilitation specialists and strength and conditioning coaches must have a good understanding of each injury sustained in order to ensure each athlete is returned to play based on an appropriate timeline for tissue healing and re-injury is not likely to occur.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
Klemz_fgcu_1743_10051
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Document (PDF)
Prehabilitation Combined With a Higher Intensity Patient Specific Rehabilitation Program for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Title
Prehabilitation Combined With a Higher Intensity Patient Specific Rehabilitation Program for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Creator
Cook, Andrew
Abstract / Description
Background: With the continuing increase in the number of total knee replacements, the importance of prehabilitation combined with a more intense and patient specific rehabilitation is growing. The research on the combination of a comprehensive prehabilitation and higher intensity patient specific rehabilitation is lacking. Methods: A case patient undergoing bilateral knee replacement was seen from the initiation of a prehabilitation program through the surgery and into a more intensive and...
Show moreBackground: With the continuing increase in the number of total knee replacements, the importance of prehabilitation combined with a more intense and patient specific rehabilitation is growing. The research on the combination of a comprehensive prehabilitation and higher intensity patient specific rehabilitation is lacking. Methods: A case patient undergoing bilateral knee replacement was seen from the initiation of a prehabilitation program through the surgery and into a more intensive and patient specific rehabilitation. Baseline data was collected prior to beginning prehabilitation using a LEFS (lower extremity functional scale), strength measures, and patient reported pain levels. This data was then compared to prior to the surgery, post-op, and after a 2 months of rehabilitation before transitioning into a personal training program. Results: The patient was able to decrease their pain levels along with increasing standing tolerance and overall strength following prehabilitation prior to surgery. The patient was able to be discharged from traditional therapy in minimal time before returning to a personal training program to go beyond his baseline measures. Discussion: The case patient was able to show a statistically significant improvement in their LEFS prior to surgery after completing the prehabilitation program. His overall strength, both upper and lower body, had increased significantly. He was able to decrease pain levels and increase standing tolerance in order to return to normal daily activities and hobbies. Following surgery, the patient required only 3 traditional therapy visits prior to being discharged in order to return to Naples Personal Training to continue a more intense and patient specific rehabilitation to return to healthy aged matched activity level and beyond.
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Date Issued
2015
Identifier
Cook_fgcu_1743_10108
Format
Document (PDF)
Results of Language Barriers on Patient Perception of Therapy Outcomes and Patient Satisfatction After Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy Practice
Title
Results of Language Barriers on Patient Perception of Therapy Outcomes and Patient Satisfatction After Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy Practice.
Creator
Mesa, Adriana P.
Abstract / Description
The main purpose of this study was to determine the results of language barriers on patient perception of therapy outcomes and patient satisfaction after rehabilitation in outpatient physical therapy practice. Based on a literature review, it was postulated that Spanish speaking patients, who are not fluent in English, would benefit more from having a physical therapist who also speaks Spanish. Data was collected by use of an anonymous survey instrument translated into Spanish, which was...
Show moreThe main purpose of this study was to determine the results of language barriers on patient perception of therapy outcomes and patient satisfaction after rehabilitation in outpatient physical therapy practice. Based on a literature review, it was postulated that Spanish speaking patients, who are not fluent in English, would benefit more from having a physical therapist who also speaks Spanish. Data was collected by use of an anonymous survey instrument translated into Spanish, which was given to patients at participating facilities after receiving one month of physical therapy services. The instruments used in this study were the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Physical Therapy Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire with added questions for outcome measures from a second survey developed from the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapy Practice (2nd ed) by Jeff Coe (2006). The reliability of these instruments is excellent, with a high Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (r = .99 and r = .82 respectively). Due to the small sample size of this study (n=11), the results do not demonstrate a statistical significance. However, the raw data does show discrepancy in the patient’s perception of the therapy outcomes due to high language barriers. The results of this study, although not statistically significant, demonstrate that patients who did not have a language barrier with their physical therapist were likely to have higher levels of improved treatment outcomes. This study does not demonstrate a difference between language barriers and patient satisfaction. A limiting factor of this study includes the sample size and its homogeneity, therefore lacking sample diversity. Future research should aim for a larger sample size and could focus on significant differences in other languages, cultures, ethnicities, and other geographical regions in Florida.
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Date Issued
2009
Identifier
fgcu_ETD_0404
Format
Document (PDF)
Stroke rehabilitation and functional assessment
Title
Stroke rehabilitation and functional assessment.
Creator
Sachse, Anthony M.
Abstract / Description
Nearly one million people each year are affected by stroke. Whether he/she is the patient who is directly affected, or the patient's caregiver, stroke affects lives. Many different therapeutic approaches have been developed to address the functional deficits that stroke produces. This paper examines two methods that have shown great promise in producing long-term benefits for all patients with a stroke. Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) and Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NOT) are...
Show moreNearly one million people each year are affected by stroke. Whether he/she is the patient who is directly affected, or the patient's caregiver, stroke affects lives. Many different therapeutic approaches have been developed to address the functional deficits that stroke produces. This paper examines two methods that have shown great promise in producing long-term benefits for all patients with a stroke. Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) and Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NOT) are examined in great depth. First by looking at the theory upon which these treatments are based, and then the outcomes they produce. Functional assessment of stroke rehabilitation is also examined with a special focus on the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). This paper closes with the researcher examining some of his learning experiences which are the basis of this paper, and a discussion of the researcher's experiences and his reflections on them.
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Date Issued
2003
Identifier
fgcu_ETD_0436
Format
Document (PDF)