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Strength Training in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Amanda Leigh Correll ABSTRACT STRENGTH TRAINING IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE Thesis under the direction of Michael J. Berry, Ph.D., Department Chair and Professor of Health and Exercise Science The purpose of this study was to obtain pilot data comparing aerobic exercise …
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Efficacy of Partial ROM Squat in Maximal Strength Training
… 26.79 kg) were assigned to two groups: full ROM training (control) and full ROM with partial ROM training (CP) for the seven-week training intervention. There was a significant time effect (p</p>
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The Xcel Sleeve: Fall Prevention Through Digital Strength Training
In America, a person has a 1 in 3 chance of falling each year once they reach the age of 65. When someone falls, they risk bodily injury. There are products available to help people when they fall, but they are only effective once a person reaches a point where they are at risk of falling. In order …
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Variability of Practice and Strength Training Periodization: When Theories Collide
… adaptations when compared to traditional strength training. The secondary purpose was to investigate whether there was a difference in perception of exertion between the two strength programs. Forty one subjects (23 women and 18 men) were assigned to either the control group or one of two …
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Hamstring/quadriceps strength ratios: An analysis and a strength training study
… athletes, and to test the effects of a six week strength training program on these ratios. Twelve NCAA Division I female soccer athletes volunteered for this study. Subjects completed two practice sessions, a pretest, six weeks of strength training, and a posttest. The isokinetic pre and …
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A Comparison of Linear and Daily Undulating Periodizied Strength Training Programs.
… (LP) and daily undulating (DUP) periodized strength training programs, and determine if either method of periodization elicits superior gains in 1 Repetitions maximums (1RM) for back squat (BS) and bench press (BP) (core exercises). Nineteen subjects (n=19) underwent a 6-week …
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The effect of strength training on 3km performance in recreational female endurance runners
… of this study was to investigate whether a strength training program, as an additive to endurance training, would cause significant improvements in 3km run time in a group of recreational female endurance runners when compared to endurance training only. Subjects were 16 active women, …
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Effect of Strength Training and Other Activities on Physical Self-Concept of Females
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STRENGTH TRAINING AFTER STROKE: EFFECTS ON MUSCLE FUNCTION, GAIT PERFORMANCE AND PERCEIVED PARTICIPATION
… of this thesis was to evaluate the effects of strength training on muscle function, gait performance and perceived participation in subjects with chronic mild to moderate post-stroke hemiparesis. A main impairment after stroke is reduced muscle strength. This post-stroke weakness is a major …
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Strength Training in Older Women: Does Self-Efficacy Mediate Improvements in Physical Function
These data suggest that self-efficacy may mediate physical activity's influence on physical function in older adults. The findings from this study have both theoretical and practical implications. Specifically, there are several measurement and conceptual issues to be addressed. Furthermore, this …
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Using the ADDIE Model to Create an Online Strength Training Program: An Exploration
… To examine the research question, an online strength program focusing on correct technique was designed and developed. The design phase involved creating storyboards and scripts for the development phase. The development phase involved creating videos, still, audio, and slides that were put …
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Effects of Same-day Strength Training on Serve Performance in Female Collegiate Tennis Players
… study was to evaluate the effects of same-day strength training on velocity and accuracy of a tennis serve among five female Division I intercollegiate athletes at the second and sixth week of a strength training program. Velocity and accuracy of 20 tennis serves were measured approximately …
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Influence of Oral Contraceptives on Bone Adaptations to Isokinetic Strength Training in Young Women
… Further, positive skeletal effects of exercise training are thought to be compromised by use of OCs in skeletally immature females. PURPOSE: To assess the independent and synergistic effects of OC use on bone mineral density (BMD) and long bone mechanical bending stiffness (EI) in college-aged …
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Outcomes in COPD Patients Completing Both an Endurance Training Program and a Strength Training Program
Endurance and strength training may both lead to improvements in physical function and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. The few studies that have compared endurance training (ET) to strength training (ST) have produced conflicting …
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Muscle Activation During High and Low Intensity Strength Training In Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis
… a muscle fully. The effect of resistance training intensities on muscle activation in the knee OA population has not been studied. Therefore the purpose of this study was to compare muscle activation of older adults with knee OA during low intensity versus high intensity resistance …
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The Effect of Upper Body Strength Training on Upper Extremity Function in Healthy Older Adults
… in the older adult population. Resistance training is a widespread and effective method to improve some aspects of lower extremity function. However, the results of studies that have assessed the effect of resistance training on upper extremity function in healthy older adults have been …
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Exploring the Role of a Strength Training Facility on Community Development: Cree Nation of Chisasibi
… of this study was to explore the role of a strength training facility on CD and provide an insight into its impact on the community. Qualitative research was conducted by two data collection exercises. The first was a 12-week period, while the second was one week long. A segmented thematic …
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