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Sponsored Student Research

  • Harkins J. A comparison of two fatigue protocols on core strength.
    Spring 2016
  • Alderman E. Use of patterned electrical neuromuscular stimulation to reduce arthrogenic muscle inhibition in post-surgical knees: A case series.
    Spring 2016
  • Hernandez M, Abowd M, O’Reilly K. Tissue temperature changes in response to Hyperice® and other traditional cryotherapy techniques.
    Spring 2015
  • Hansen D. The acute effects of patterned electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) on quadriceps muscle torque production during repeated contractions.
    May 2014
Student Research
Mentored Projects, Fall 2017

  • THE EFFECTS OF HEAT ON CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS
    Author : Bonnie Pyron
    Faculty sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT

  • A PILOT STUDY COMPARING THE EFFECTS OF HEAT TREATMENTS AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXERCISE IN SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC KNEE OR ACHILLES PAIN
    Author : Brittnee Harder, LAT
    Faculty Sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge PhD, ATC, LAT

  • THE COMPARISON OF THERMAL MODALITIES AND MANUAL THERAPY FOR NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN
    Authors : Alyssa Contreraz, Abigail Graham, Zebria Lawson, Drew Patterson, Taylor Smith, Natasha Hernandez-Vazquez
    Faculty sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT

  • QUADRICEP INHIBITION IN REGARDS TO STRENGTH OF AFFECTED KNEE COMPARED TO THE NON-AFFECTED KNEE AFTER KNEE SURGERY IN SHORT AND LONG-TERM AS MEASURED BY TORQUE
    Authors : Alyssa Bragg, Alexis Stubblefield, Chase Newby, Edgar Castro, Dominique Bettis, Prisca Shaka
    Faculty sponsor : Dr. Yilla, Dr. Trowbridge, Dr. Ricard

  • FOAM-ROLLING AND CRYOTHERAPY: A COMPARISON BETWEEN TREATMENTS IN REDUCING DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS
    Authors : Kristen Bryant, Ozioma Ejim, Hana Qaddura, Anthony Webber, Justin Whisenhunt
    Faculty sponsor : Dr. Abu B. Yilla, Dr. Cynthia Trowbridge, Dr. Mark Ricard; Brian Prejean, Susie Chung
Spring 2017

  • A PILOT STUDY TO COMPARE ELECTRICAL AND MANUAL THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES ON PAIN RELIEF, FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT, AND NECK RANGE OF MOTION RESTORATION IN SUBJECTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL NECK PAIN
    Author : Brittnee Harder, LAT
    Faculty sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT

  • A PILOT STUDY COMPARING THE EFFECTS OF HEAT TREATMENTS AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXERCISE IN SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC KNEE OR ACHILLES PAIN
    Author : Bonnie Pyron
    Faculty Sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge PhD, ATC, LAT

  • THE EFFECTS OF INTERVAL CRYOTHERAPY ON THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS
    Authors : Alyssa Contreraz, Abigail Graham, Zebria Lawson, Drew Patterson, Taylor Smith, Natasha Hernandez-Vazquez
    Faculty sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT

  • EFFECTS OF BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS ON MUSCLE RECOVERY FROM RESISTANCE TRAINING
    Authors : Amy Pace, Brittany Selvera, Haymen Tu, Taylor Brasel, Ana Mota
    Faculty sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT

  • THE EFFECTS OF NO WARM-UP, PASSIVE WARM-UP, AND ACTIVE WARM-UP ON AVERAGE ANEROBIC POWER PRODUCTION
    Authors : Elizabeth Lam, Josiah Parsons, Saul Longoria, Samuel Favela, Quazi Rakin Haque, Arely Herrera
    Faculty sponsor : Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT
Spring 2016

  • Andazola K et al. The effects of an Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill on pain.
  • Kang L. Physiological responses during a modified Bruce max test in the anti-gravity treadmill.
  • Christian X et al. The effectiveness of PNF and static stretching on hamstring flexibility.
  • Aper J et al. The effects of static and dynamic stretching on the vertical jump.
  • Honors Thesis: Hernandez M. Core stability and hip range of motion changes using three different short-term therapeutic intervention programs.
Spring 2015

  • Alderman E, Huang A. A pilot study investigating the effects of patterned electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) on biceps ad triceps brachii muscle torque.
  • Tarrant K, Garza M, Swain T, Teutsch N, Hernandez M. Improvements in range of motion with passive stretching and myofascial release at the hamstrings.
  • Adams E, Chaffin K, Correa J, Rodriguez Ma, Roman J, Portales J, Rodrigues Mi. A study over exercise intensity outcomes between land, aquatic, and anti-gravity treadmills.
December 2014

  • Hicklen L. The effects of different recovery methods on subjective and objective measures of fatigue.
May 2013

  • Collom R. The variability and reliability of a passive knee stiffness assessment: A pilot study.
  • Mathews M. The effect of patterned electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) on muscular strength in the upper extremity.
  • Christopherson D. The effect of the Compex Sport Elite NMES on blood lactate clearance after a maximal effort cycle ergometer test.
December 2012

  • Collom R. Knee osteoarthritis outcome scores for center for healthy living and longevity participants.
  • Thomas R. Effects of Patterned Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Muscle Torque.
  • Shaw C, Reisdorff C, Haire R, Stafford B, and Ricci A. A comparison of pain-free cervical range of motion between participants experiencing cervical pain and without cervical pain.
May 2012

  • Barber N. The effects of electrical muscle stimulation on muscle strength, power, and size.
December 2011

  • Collom R. The effect of therapeutic heating on physical function scores in people with knee osteoarthritis.
  • Rhodes T et al. The acute effects of different ankle rehabilitation protocols on sensorimotor function in individuals with chronic ankle instability.
May 2011

  • Hester J. Functional movement screen (FMS) predictors: Can high FMS scores be predicted through rnage of motion, strength, and balance measures?
  • Elswick S. Cryotherapy and its effects on shoulder proprioception.
  • Schweitzer M. Deep quadriceps intramuscular temperature with active and passive heating modalities.