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Camper, Tanya Michele. "The effect of self-operated prompts on leisure participation by persons with mental retardation." FIU Digital Commons, 1998. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1988.

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The use of permanent prompts for individuals with severe disabilities has been shown to be effective in acquiring new skills, improving the accuracy and maintenance of existing skills, and in eliminating the need for trainer prompts. However, this technology has not been evaluated for its potential impact in promoting leisure participation. In this study, two men with mental retardation were administered auditory and/or visual prompts to investigate their effect on increasing participation in a leisure activity. In addition, their performance was evaluated to establish whether continuous versus intermittent schedules of the prompts would influence participation. The data were collected using a partial interval observation system and evaluated using a multiple baseline and an alternating treatment design. While both men increased their participation modestly in the leisure activity, there was no substantial difference between the two prompting schedules.

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Salters, Stephanie L. "Issues and Impacts of Anxiety Among Recreational Therapy Students at a Comprehensive Midwest Univermty." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1556718296564607.

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Gallas, Jonathan. "Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Recreational Distance Runners." Diss., NSUWorks, 2017. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/59.

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Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Recreational Distance Runners By Jonathan E. Gallas Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine differences between runners with and without low back pain and a control group of non-runners in demographic, physical/running, and LBP variables. Subjects. This study included 102 subjects in three groups. Subjects, 18 to 55 years old, were from a running store, sports club, and physical therapy clinics in Rockford, IL. Methods. A pilot study of ten runners with LBP was conducted prior to data collection to assess testers’ reliability. One hundred and twelve runners, with or without LBP, who run 20-30km/wk for at least one year were recruited. Runners with LBP are defined as one with a current episode of LBP for 2 weeks but less than 6 months. Subjects completed the informed consent form and demographic and training variable questionnaire prior to data collection. This study utilized demographic and physical/running variable data. Additional data was obtained on lumbar flexion/extension AROM, Biering-Sorensen test, passive lumbar extension test, right and left side bridge, and the Beighton Scale. An ANOVA test was performed to assess for group differences. T-tests, Mann Whitney U, and Chi square tests were conducted to determine differences among running groups. Results. Significant differences were found in the side bridge test between the control group and both running groups, Biering-Sorensen test between the control and runners without LBP, and BMI between the control and runners with LBP. Group differences were found between runners with and without LBP in days/wk, rest days/wk, years run, and marathons run. Group difference were also found in km/wk of running and age among running groups. Discussion. Further research is needed in runners with LBP to determine why they were able to run more miles, take less rest days, run more marathons, and more years. Future studies should address the characteristics of runners that allowed them to demonstrate greater trunk muscle endurance and core muscle stability and be prospective and longitudinal in nature. Key Words. low back pain, recreational distance runner.

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Knight, Brian P. "Involving fathers investigating the father-adolescent dyad in recreational therapy /." Laramie, Wyo. : University of Wyoming, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1991050421&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=18949&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Kolber, Morey J. "Shoulder joint and muscle characteristics in the recreational weight training population." Diss., NSUWorks, 2007. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/44.

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Phillips, Heather Williams Richard. "Recreational Therapy Services and the Functional Independence of Inpatient Pediatric Population." [Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/2221.

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Wesselhoff, Alexa. "Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Improve Rock Climbing Performance with Recreational Climbers." OpenSIUC, 2020. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/2695.

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Rock climbing has been growing increasingly popular in the United States and around the world. Rock climbers frequently climb in the presence of fear and anxiety. Often climbers make mistakes while climbing that increase the potential for accidents and injuries. One area in which behavioral interventions have targeted sports performance is through the use of acceptance and commit training methods. Research has suggested that components of ACT may improve athletic performance such as present moment awareness, values clarification, and acceptance of challenging thoughts while performing. Studies have looked at the effects of training athletes within various sports such as basketball, powerlifting, swimming and golfing. Common skills that have been targeted include flow, attention to task, and goals/values identification. At this time, there has not been any research examining the impact of ACT on rock climbing performance. The current study examined the effects of ACT on rock climbing performance in two participants who frequently engaged in recreational rock climbing in a multiple baseline design across participants. Participants received ACT lessons prior to climbing and were assessed on falls and errors, speed, and heart rate. Results for both participants demonstrated improvements in decreasing falls and errors and increasing speed. There was no effect seen on heart rate. A second component of feedback on errors was added for participant one to further reduce errors.

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Hickmon, William Adrian Jr. "Analysis of an adventure-based marriage enrichment program." Diss., This resource online, 1993. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-170540/.

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Mahoney, Christy Ann. "Plant therapy: Should it be given the green thumbs up?" CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1998. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1467.

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Gagalis-Hoffman, Kelly. "An Examination of the Meaning of Family Recreational Storytelling among Parents and their Adult Children." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2004. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd450.pdf.

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Potvin, Marie-Christine. "Participation in recreational activities in school age children with high functioning autism and their peers." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=103491.

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The patterns of recreational engagement and health related quality of life (HRQL) of school-aged children with High Functioning Autism (HFA) are not well understood. The objectives of this study of children with HFA and their typically developing peers were to: compare their recreational profiles; identify child-based factors related to recreational participation; and, estimate their HRQL in relation to recreational engagement. Additionally, the psychometric properties of the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment/ Preference for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC) for this population were estimated. A cross sectional study of a volunteer sample of children with HFA (n=30) and peers (n=31) recruited through multiple Vermont sources was conducted. Data collection took place during 2-3 home visits. Standardized and psychometrically sound tools were used to independently confirm diagnosis and ascertain children's characteristics. The CAPE/PAC and Pediatric Quality of Life 4.0 were the primary outcome measures. The groups were similar on key characteristics except those related to the HFA attributes. Children with HFA differed from peers in terms of diversity (p=.002), social aspects (p=.006) and locations (p<.001) of recreational participation. The two groups were not statistically different in personal intensity (p=.684), enjoyment (p=.239) or preferences (p=.788) of recreation. Children with HFA had significantly poorer HRQL whether reported by themselves (p<.001) or their parents (p<.001), although disagreement (ICC=-.075) between children and parental scores suggested that they had different viewpoints about children's HRQL. The study results have value for parents, clinicians, teachers and administrators in understanding and supporting the recreational engagement of children with HFA.
Nous avons une compréhension limitée des habitudes de loisir et de la qualité de vie liées à la santé (QVLS) des enfants d'âge scolaire ayant un trouble envahissant du développement (TED) de haut niveau. Cette étude avait pour objectifs: de comparer les habitudes de loisir; d'identifier des facteurs chez l'enfant qui sont associés aux habitudes de loisir; et, d'estimer la QVLS et la relation de celle-ci avec les habitudes de loisir des enfants ayant un TED de haut niveau et de leurs pairs présentant un développement typique. De plus, la validité et la fiabilité du Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment/ Preference for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC) chez les enfants ayant un TED de haut niveau furent estimées. Au Vermont, un échantillonnage volontaire d'enfants ayant un TED de haut niveau (n=30) et de leurs pairs (n=31) a été établi à partir de diverses sources afin de procéder à cette étude transversale. La collecte de données s'est faite lors de 2 ou 3 visites. Des outils d'évaluation standardisés, valides et fiables furent utilisés pour confirmer les critères d'inclusion. Le CAPE/PAC et le Paediatric Quality of Life 4.0 étaient les deux outils d'évaluation des principaux concepts étudiés. Les participants dans les deux groupes présentaient des caractéristiques similaires sauf celles reliées au diagnostic de TED. Les enfants ayant un TED de haut niveau participaient dans un nombre plus restreint d'activités de loisir (p=.002), avec un nombre plus limité d'autres personnes (p=.006) et généralement plus près de chez eux (p<.001). Cependant, les deux groupes n'étaient pas statistiquement différents en ce qui a trait à la fréquence de participation moyenne dans les activités de loisir (p=.684), leur plaisir à participer à ces activités (p=.239) ou leur désir d'y participer (p=.788). Les enfants ainsi que leurs parents (p<.001) jugeaient que les enfants ayant un TED de haut niveau avaient une QVLS significativement moindre que leurs pairs. Malgré ce fait, l'accord entre la QVLS jugé par les enfants et leurs parents étaient presqu'absent (ICC=-.075) indiquant qu'ils évaluaient des aspects différents de la qualité de vie. Les résultats de cette étude pourront aider les parents, les cliniciens, les enseignants et les administrateurs à comprendre les habitudes de loisir des enfants ayant un TED et leur permettront de mieux soutenir les enfants dans cette participation.

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Kayes, Marianne. "The experience of novice hospital play specialists in their early months of employment a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science, 2005." Full thesis. Abstract, 2005. http://puka2.aut.ac.nz/ait/theses/KayesM.pdf.

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Jackson, Steven Marc. "Investigation of relationships between physical characteristics of recreational runners and lower extremity injuries." Thesis, NSUWorks, 2015. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/55.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric measurements, proximal and distal lower extremity muscle performance, core muscle endurance, lower extremity flexibility, and neuromuscular control with the incidence of injury in recreational runners over one season. Also, when a relationship was established, we sought to evaluate the predictive validity for any of the variables being investigated for risk of injury in this population. Study Design: Prospective cohort Methods: Anthropometric measurements, proximal and distal isometric lower extremity muscle performance, isometric core muscle endurance, lower extremity flexibility and neuromuscular control were measured in 75 recreational runners prior to the start of a graded marathon training program. Incidence of injury was tracked over the course of 18 weeks, May 2014 – October 2014. Data was analyzed comparing the differences between injured and non-injured groups. Results: There were 33 repetitive stress injuries yielding a gross injury rate of 46% (male n=13, female n=20). Of all the variables analyzed, 5 variables emerged as possible a predictors including age, dominant limb rear foot posture, non dominant limb ankle DF ROM (extended), limb difference of Y balance scale composite scores and limb difference in the 6 M hop test. These variables were entered into a binary logistic regression analysis. Results of the regression indicated only the composite Y balance score difference variable as yielding a significant contribution (p = 0.01), with and predictive validity, (OR = 1.46, 95% CI =1.127 – 1.892). The model predicted 69.2% of the injuries with a specificity of 82% and sensitivity of 54.5%. A cutoff point of 3.6% was determined using a receiver operating characteristic curve. Runners were 3 times more likely to get injured with an asymmetry ≥ 3.6%. Conclusions: An asymmetry of lower extremity neuromuscular control ≥ 3.6% measured by the Y balance scale has been identified as a potential risk factor for injury in recreational runners. Clinical Relevance: This test can be performed as part of a pre-training screening or physical and may be helpful in identifying recreational runners at risk for injury.

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Custer, Melba G. "DEVELOPING A MODEL OF CLIENT SATISFACTION WITH A REHABILITATION CONTINUUM OF CARE." UKnowledge, 2012. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/rehabsci_etds/7.

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Client satisfaction is an important outcome indicator because it measures multiple domains of the quality of healthcare and rehabilitation service delivery. It is especially important in occupational therapy because it is also client-centered. There are multiple domains of satisfaction and findings described in previous research; however, there is no single standard of measuring client satisfaction or any single working model describing the relationship among variables influencing satisfaction. This research was designed to apply a measure of satisfaction in rehabilitation and to develop a working model of satisfaction. This study was an exploratory and predictive study using a large existing dataset to test a working logic model of client satisfaction, determine the best predictors of satisfaction, and then to revise the model for future research. After developing the Satisfaction with a Continuum of Care (SCC) in a pilot study, the SCC was completed by 1104 clients from a large Midwest rehabilitation hospital. The SCC results were paired with administrative data with client demographics, functional status, and measures of the` rehabilitation process. Six research questions on the predictors of satisfaction with client-centeredness and clinical quality were answered using logistic regression. Significant predictors of satisfaction were having a neurological disorder, total rehabilitation hours, and admission to rehabilitation within 15 days of onset. The most robust and consistent predictors of satisfaction in this study were aspects of functional status as measured by the Functional Independence Measure especially improvement in overall and self-care functioning. The results in the study were consistent with some previous research and inconsistent with others. The finding that improvements in functional status were highly predictive of satisfaction supports the worth that clients place on rehabilitation results including the self-care improvements focused on by occupational therapy. This study was a partnership involving occupational therapy and a rehabilitation hospital. The finding that changes in self-care function were predictive of satisfaction was intended to isolate the effects of OT. There is a need to demonstrate outcomes and link these to occupational therapy and other rehabilitation disciplines to continue to identify best practices and contribute to the rehabilitation literature.

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Chow, Lok-ming Dorothy. "A study of a football team with people with mental handicap with participation from corporate volunteers /." View the Table of Contents & Abstract, 2006. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B36785908.

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Lucado, Ann M. "Characteristics of the upper extremity in female recreational tennis players with and without lateral epicondylalgia." Thesis, NSUWorks, 2010. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/5.

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Problem Statement: A paucity of research exists describing the relationship between lateral epicondylalgia (LE) and upper extremity (UE) strength, range of motion or joint characteristics, between the shoulder, elbow and wrist despite the close kinetic relationship. The primary purpose of this study was to describe these characteristics of the UE in female tennis players and a control group. Methods: This was a descriptive study of three groups: sample of active adult females with no elbow pain (control), non-symptomatic tennis players (NSTP), and symptomatic tennis players (STP) with LE. A convenience sample of three groups, 21 women each was recruited. A questionnaire was completed by each participant and a screening procedure was performed to confirm group assignment and gather tennis specific information. The dependent variables were collected at a one-time session for the dominant extremity of each subject and included UE passive motion, mean UE adjusted strength values, strength ratios, elbow carrying angle, posterior shoulder tightness, anterior glenohumeral joint (GHJ) laxity and shoulder impingement tests. Results: The STP group demonstrated significantly greater passive forearm pronation, higher internal/external rotation strength ratios, increased frequency of anterior GHJ hyperlaxity and positive Hawkins-Kennedy test results. Grip strength taken in elbow extension was significantly weaker in the STP group compared with the NSTP and control groups. The strength ratio of the upper/lower trapezius was significantly greater in the STP compared to NSTP group, but was not significantly different from the control group. The STP group demonstrated a trend toward greater passive motion in elbow hyperextension and supination, and a higher wrist flexion/extension ratio that did not reach statistical significance. Both tennis player groups demonstrated limited passive wrist flexion and shoulder internal rotation when compared to controls. No significant differences were found in tennis playing factors between the groups. Conclusion: Impairments in strength, range of motion, or motor control are hypothesized to contribute to the altered kinematics of the UE and may potentially lead to LE in recreational tennis players. Recognizing risk factors a priori may provide a framework to guide the physical evaluation, treatment plan and preventative techniques for the tennis player exhibiting symptoms of LE.

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Nicholls, Valerie E. "Busy doing nothing researching the phenomenon of "quiet time" in a challenge-based wilderness therapy program /." Access electronically, 2008. http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/132.

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Erickson-Taube, Christina Marie. "Special care units: Recreational activities for patients with Alzheimer's disease." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2843.

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the recreational activities provided in special care units located in the Inland Empire. The population that this study sought to assist was patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and living in an Alzheimer's special care unit.

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Disque, J. Graham, and Mary R. Langenbrunner. "School-age Children's and Adolescents' Perceptions of the "Preferred" Parent while Engaging in Recreational and Nonrecreational Activities." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 1997. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/2825.

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Hajjar, David J. "Supporting Individuals with Complex Communication Needs to Capture and Share Active Recreational Experiences." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1497455571213095.

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Schultz, Bettina Noel. "The effects of equine-assisted psychotherapy on the psychosocial functioning of at-risk adolescents ages 12-18." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2005. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p090-0354.

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Levin, Gregory. "Role of physical exercise in reducing depression and improving mental health in cancer survivors." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2014. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1414.

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Cancer survivors are more than twice as likely as the general population to suffer the debilitating effects of depression. This comorbid condition is associated with several negative consequences, such as reduction in compliance with cancer treatments, and hastened mortality. Recent research has examined the therapeutic effect of exercise on depression and reported excellent results of similar magnitude to those achieved with pharmacotherapy or psychological intervention. However, no research, to date, has examined the effectiveness of exercise on reducing depression in depressed cancer survivors. In order to address this important question this thesis reviewed previous literature in the area of cancer and depression, explored the exercise preferences of depressed cancer survivors living in Australia, and completed the first exercise intervention with a cohort of depressed cancer survivors. Two descriptive reviews provided background information about the types of exercise programs that have been prescribed for cancer survivors as well as the exercise preferences of many cancer survivors. These reviews identified that there was a lack of available information relating to the optimal exercise program to improve depression and, further, that no information was available to determine the preferred exercise options of depressed cancer survivors and whether this group would be interested in engaging in exercise. The first research study was a cross-sectional comparison of the physical activity habits and exercise preferences of depressed (n = 158) and non-depressed (n = 650) Australian cancer survivors. It was found that depressed survivors were less active (-48 mins/wk; p < .05), yet a greater number of depressed cancer survivors (78.5% vs 71.6%) expressed a desire to participate in an exercise program (p = .044). Contrary to expectations, depressed survivors were more interested in supervised sessions (p < .001), and were also more willing to attend their local fitness centre (p = .049). These findings suggest that being depressed does influence the preferred exercise program and that these differences should be considered before prescribing exercise to cancer survivors. Secondary analysis of the dataset was conducted to examine the differences between metropolitan and regional cancer survivors, living in New South Wales, Australia. The role of exercise may be even more important for isolated regional survivors who lack access to traditional form of psychological support and service providers. Results obtained from 366 participants revealed that the incidence of depression (~21%) was not related to location of residence. There was no difference in physical activity participation between metropolitan (n = 236) and regional (n = 130) survivors, with only 40% of all participants being sufficiently active. No differences were found for the primary perceived benefits of improving aerobic fitness, controlling weight, and improving overall health. However, metropolitan residents were more interested in the performing exercise that elicited strength and functional improvements (p = .041). Furthermore, there were no differences in barriers to exercise. These findings indicate that many cancer survivors, including those living in regional locations, are familiar with health benefits of exercise, yet remain insufficiently active to obtain these positive outcomes. The final study was a longitudinal controlled trial that aimed to examine whether exercise was indeed able to produce an antidepressant effect in depressed cancer survivors. Eligible participants were allocated to a clinic-based, supervised exercise group (n = 10), an unsupervised, home-based exercise group (n = 8), or a usual care control group (n = 14). The supervised exercise group completed two sessions of combined resistance and aerobic training per week for the duration of the 12-week program. The home-based group were provided with printed material about the benefits of exercise and were encouraged to complete 150 minutes of exercise per week, but received no specific prescriptive information about the form of exercise they should undertake. The control group received no exercise or printed material, and were encouraged not to alter their usual activity. Intention-to-treat analysis, with the last response carried forward, found that both exercise groups improved depression, with a greater response seen in the supervised program (-56%; p = .002) compared to the home-based group (-48%; p = .016). No significant differences were found when comparing the results between the two exercise groups. When per-protocol analysis was used to examine the responses in depression, it was found that the home-based group decrease depression more rapidly, measured at week 6, and to a greater extent, than the supervised group (d = 0.50). At the final assessment (week 12) the home-based group and supervised group produced a similar response for a reduction in depression. These findings are the first to indicate the antidepressant effect of exercise in depressed cancer patients and the outcomes match those previously reported for people living with depression. Combined with the fact that no adverse effects were reported, the results should be used to promote exercise as a therapeutic treatment option for cancer survivors experiencing comorbid depression. In summary, this research has demonstrated that depressed cancer survivors are able to obtain antidepressant benefits from commencing a well-designed, structured, and supervised exercise program. Despite willingness to engage in exercise, and knowledge of the perceived benefits, almost 60% of depressed cancer survivors are not performing enough physical activity. Therefore, there is need for future research to examine how to increase the uptake of exercise. Engagement is likely to increase if recommendations to commence exercise are made by the survivors’ referring specialist, and, therefore, it is suggested that referral for specialised exercise should be included within best practice cancer care, to remediate comorbid depression.

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Wroten, Heather Ann. "Utilization of Specialized Camp Services among Parents of a Child with a Disability." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/187.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the utilization of specialized camp services among parents of a child with a disability. This study sought to investigate specialized camp services as respite for families. The data was gathered utilizing a mixed method survey approach. The surveys were distributed to primary caregivers of a child with a disability who have attended Camp Paivika within the past three years. The sample size of this study was 69 respondents. The results show that the family unit benefits by way of de-isolation. The camper increases social skills, confidence, and independence. The caregivers experience emotional stress relief along with an increased ability to connect with other family members. The siblings of the child with a disability experience a relief of responsibilities associated with having a sibling with a disability as well as an ability to partake in family activities they may not otherwise be able to do. In conclusion, this research indicates positive familial benefits to out-of-home recreational respite services, such as a specialized camp services. Future research on the benefits will give the field of social work greater insight into the importance of out-of-home recreational respite.

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Zagdsuren, Battogtokh. "Effects of Jump Training on Bone Mineral Density in Young Adult Females." TopSCHOLAR®, 2014. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1373.

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Physical activity is critical to bone health. However, not all physical activity has optimum effect on bone health and metabolism. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a short term progressive jumping protocol on bone mineral density in college age Asian females. Sixteen participants aged18-28 years enrolled in the study. Participants were assigned to exercise (n=9) and control (n=8) groups. The exercise group completed a two-legged depth jump from an approximate 20cm stepbench followed immediately by a maximum vertical jump using arm swings for five days per week for two weeks. Each depth jump and vertical jump was performed ten times during each session. The exercise intervention progressed from one session per day to three sessions per day in ten days. The bone mineral density (BMD) by dualenergy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), ground reaction force (GRF), bone specific physical activity questionnaire (BPAQ), and dietary log were administered to the participants pre- and post-intervention. The data were analysed using a dependent t-test and one-way repeated measures. There were no significant changes noted in BMD value in the study. The past BPAQ showed significant correlation to BMD change of left hip (p<0.01) in exercise group. The vertical GRF showed significant increase (p<0.05) in exercise group. It can be concluded from the study that intensity of the progressive jumping was intense enough to stimulate some changes in the bone metabolism.

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Mainville, Sylvie. "Investigating the Delivery of Therapeutic Recreation Services on the Internet: a Pilot Study Using Leisure Education for the Prevention of Alcohol Abuse." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1998. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278246/.

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This pilot study, grounded in social learning theory, demonstrated that leisure education services can be delivered on the Internet. Participants (n=40) successfully accessed the Web page program and responded to instruments and surveys. The treatment group (n=16) effectively completed four leisure education sessions on-line. Confidentiality, privacy, and anonymity issues were controlled. Responses were monitored and feedback provided as to the complexity of the program and comprehension of the participants. The leisure education program had no significant effect on posttest measures of alcohol expectancies and leisure motivations. Mean changes frompretest to posttest may indicate trends. The small n and convenience sample may have introduced many extraneous variables. Professional implications include compliance issues (57% experimental mortality rate), technology-related anxiety, and limited professional competency to work in this environment. Future research which examines the provision of leisure education and other components of therapeutic recreation service on-line is warranted.

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De, Swardt Junita. "Leisure functioning of learners with learning and physical disabilities a case study at an ELSEN school in the Tshwane area /." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2007. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08202008-155351.

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Amburn, Everett Jackson. "Difference in Quality of Life Between Group and Individual Exercise in a Faith-Based Sample." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3258.

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There is limited data on the quality of life of individuals who exercise in a group versus individuals who exercise alone. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference in the quality life between adults who attend an exercise class and those who exercise alone. Using the WHOQOL-BREF, 27 adult females were surveyed in Central California at two Church of Latter Day Saints locations. Ten females were enrolled in a group exercise class while 17 were individual exercisers. The data was analyzed using a t-test for independent samples to determine if there is a significant difference in scores. There was not a significant difference in overall quality of life, environmental domain, and physical domain, but there was a significant difference in the psychological and social domains. Further research is recommended and benefits are detailed.

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Flynn, Madelaine Eversfield. "An Examination of Collegiate Athletes and Non-Athletes' Knowledge of Concussion Definition, Symptoms, and Post-Injury Services." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1493386425045963.

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Mostfa, Ahmed A. "In-Shoe Plantar Pressure System To Investigate Ground Reaction Force Using Android Platform." VCU Scholars Compass, 2016. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/4131.

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Human footwear is not yet designed to optimally relieve pressure on the heel of the foot. Proper foot pressure assessment requires personal training and measurements by specialized machinery. This research aims to investigate and hypothesize about Preferred Transition Speed (PTS) and to classify the gait phase of explicit variances in walking patterns between different subjects. An in-shoe wearable pressure system using Android application was developed to investigate walking patterns and collect data on Activities of Daily Living (ADL). In-shoe circuitry used Flexi-Force A201 sensors placed at three major areas: heel contact, 1st metatarsal, and 5th metatarsal with a PIC16F688 microcontroller and Bluetooth module. This method provides a low-cost instantaneous solution to both wear and records plantar foot simultaneously. Data acquisition used internal local memory to store pressure logs for offline data analysis. Data processing used the perpendicular slope to determine peak pressure and time of index. Statistical analysis can utilize to discover foot deformity. The empirical results in one subject showed weak linearity between normal and fast walk and a significant difference in body weight acceptance between normal and slow walk. In addition, T-test hypothesis testing between two healthy subjects, with , illustrated a significant difference in their Initial Contact pressure and no difference between their peak-to-peak time interval. Preferred Transition Speed versus VGRF was measured in 19 subjects. The experiments demonstrated that vertical GRF averagely increased 18.46% when the speed changed from 50% to 75% of PTS with STD 4.78. While VGRF increased 21.24% when the speed changed from 75% to 100% of PTS with STD 7.81. Finally, logistic regression between 12 healthy subjects demonstrated a good classification with 82.6% accuracy between partial foot bearing and their normal walk.

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Wickman, Terrance J. (Terrance Joseph). "The Interrelationships of Leisure Satisfaction, Job Satisfaction, and Life Satisfaction among Selected Therapeutic Recreation Faculty in Higher Education Institutions." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1994. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278027/.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of leisure satisfaction, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction among selected faculty in higher education institutions whose specialty teaching subject area was therapeutic recreation. This study also investigated the relationship of specific demographic variables to leisure satisfaction, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction. The variables included age, gender, education, income level, health, tenure, marital status, type of institution where employed, and participation in therapeutic recreation organizations. The population for this study consisted of 162 faculty whose specialty teaching subject area was therapeutic recreation. Subjects were selected from colleges and universities of the United States listed in the curriculum catalog published by the Recreation and Park Association, Society of Park and Recreation Education for the year 1993-1994.

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Chow, Lok-ming Dorothy, and 周樂明. "A study of a football team with people with mental handicap with participation from corporate volunteers." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2006. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B45014462.

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DeVolder, Toni. "The Acute Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Anxiety Levels." TopSCHOLAR®, 1993. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2258.

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The present study sought to determine whether or not state anxiety levels were significantly reduced when individuals participated in aerobic dance workouts of 15 minutes and 30 minutes. Undergraduate university students and faculty enrolled in an aerobic dance class were volunteers in this study. As hypothesized, subjects in the aerobic dance classes did reduce anxiety acutely following both their 15 minute and 30 minute workout as assessed by the STAI (Y-Form State Anxiety). Thus, results indicate that state anxiety may be reduced through aerobic dance with similar situations and individuals. In addition, the study also looked at the posttest state anxiety score differences between the 15 minutes and 30 minutes. The results were not significant, indicating neither length of aerobic dance workout session was superior to the other. These results contribute to a currently expanding area of research examining the relationship between anxiety reduction and aerobic dance.

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Schumacher, Lisa Polakowski. "The lived experience of student caregivers: a phenomenological study." Diss., University of Iowa, 2017. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/5626.

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The purpose of this dissertation study was to describe how students who provide care for a person with a disability or chronic illness cope with the demands of both roles. The way students cope with stress has a direct impact on overall health, which has an impact on learning, development, and retention. Student caregivers are considered nontraditional students; nontraditional students are more likely to drop out of higher education because of obstacles in their non-academic life. Historically, student affairs professionals have developed programs and services to meet the challenges of underrepresented students in higher education. More than half of family caregivers are between the ages of 18-49, due to the aging population. The number of student caregivers enrolled in higher education will continue to increase and they are not adequately represented in student affairs literature. Data for this qualitative study was collected through a combination of individual interviews and a focus group to understand: who student caregivers were caring for, how they coped with their dual roles, and how the institution they attended supported them. While each student caregiving experience is unique, the fundamentals of student caregiving are consistent; student caregivers must often choose between completing academic tasks and caring for a human being. The participants represented a variety of disciplines, which highlights the need for student affairs professionals, faculty, and administrators across the academy to understand the specific challenges they face.

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Bosch, Ronel. "The perceptions of adolescents of an adventure-based education programme." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/591.

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Mello, Ingrid Coelho Sales de. "O uso do brincar na clínica com ciranças autistas." Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, 2015. http://www.unicap.br/tede//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=1156.

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Esta dissertação é produto de algumas reflexões originadas durante um período de trabalho em alguns CAPS na cidade de Campina Grande/PB, no qual eram realizados atendimentos em grupo, e individual, com crianças autistas. A partir dessa experiência, surgiu o interesse de pesquisar sobre o espaço relacional nesses encontros e as possibilidades de interação entre crianças com autismo e o outro. Um aspecto importante nesse período em que participei dessas atividades do CAPS, foi observar o uso que essas crianças autistas faziam da experiência do brincar, despertando-me o interesse em pesquisar o que acontece nesse fenômeno, e se é possível pensá-lo como um dispositivo favorecedor da intermediação entre a criança e o outro. Winnicott destaca que o brincar é uma atividade elaborada, que permite a criação da externalidade com condição para o viver criativo, no qual se desenvolve o pensar, o conhecer e o aprender de forma significativa, e brincando que se aprende a transformar e usar os objetos do mundo para nele realizar-se e inscrever os próprios gestos, criando a própria subjetividade. Assim, questões pertinentes ao autismo e ao brincar foram discutidas neste trabalho, considerando a importância da relação mãe-bebê, entendendo que uma falha nesta relação poderá trazer dificuldades no processo de amadurecimento dela. Foi nesse contexto que o trabalho teve como objetivo estudar o uso do brincar na relação da criança autista com o outro. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa de caráter qualitativa, que usou o referencial teórico da teoria psicanalítica, sobretudo winnicottiana, a respeito do autismo, bem como acerca do brincar, na condição de eixos fundamentais. Algumas discussões foram realizadas, a partir de memórias de atendimento a crianças autistas no contexto de CAPS, como ilustração para o debate sobre o brincar na terapêutica com essas crianças. Ao fim do trabalho, constatou-se que o brincar permite à criança desvendar um mundo para além de si mesmo, facilitando o trabalho psicoterápico e a relação interpessoal com o outro e funcionando como um dispositivo terapêutico útil.
This work is the product of some reflections originated during a period of work in some CAPS in the city of Campina Grande / PB, in which calls were made in group and individual with autistic children. From this experience, became interested in researching the relational space in these meetings and the possibilities for interaction between children with autism and the other. An important aspect in this period I participated in these activities CAPS, was observed using these autistic children were the experience of playing, awakening my interest in researching what happens in this phenomenon, and that you can think of it as a device favoring the intermediary between the child and others. Winnicott points out that the play is an elaborate activity that enables the creation of externality with condition for creative living, which develops thinking, knowing and learning in a meaningful way, and playing you learn to transform and use the objects the world for it to carry out and sign the gestures themselves, creating their own subjectivity. Thus, issues related to autism and the play were discussed in this paper, considering the importance of the mother-infant relationship, understanding that a failure in this regard might cause difficulties in her maturing process. It was in this context that the work aimed to study the use of play in respect of the autistic child with the other. This was a qualitative research study, which used the theoretical framework of psychoanalytic theory, particularly Winnicott, about autism and about the play, provided the cornerstones. Some discussions were held, from service to autistic children memories in the context of CAPS, as an illustration to the debate about play therapy in these children. At the end of work, it was found that the play allows the child to unravel a world beyond itself, facilitating psychotherapeutic work and the interpersonal relationship with each other and functioning as a useful therapeutic device.

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Baard, Magdaleen. "'n Verkenning na die gebruik van visualisering om angs te hanteer ten einde die sosio-emosionele funksionering van 'n kind met outisme te bevorder." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08012006-190547/.

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Hooker, Taylor. "Equine Assisted Programs for Military Service Members| A Program Evaluation Using Importance-Performance Analysis." Thesis, Clemson University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10792627.

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Developing research, anecdotal evidence and a growing focus on non-pharmacological interventions for veterans with post-traumatic stress support the use equine-therapy as a therapeutic outlet; however, programmatic factors that contribute to veteran’s desire to attend such programs are under-investigated. Furthermore, evaluative processes in equine therapy for this particular population are scare and vary greatly from program to program. The use of the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) tool when applied to social services yields direct, applicable feedback of program success and relevancy. In this study, interviews with the selected population informed the evaluation tool used to assess the importance, and subsequent performance, of various program factors in a national military-specific equine therapy program. Results of this study provided insight into key factors being sought after in similar equine therapy programs to inform the development and maintenance of programs serving the veteran population. The application of the IPA, a consumer feedback tool typically reserved for market research, to the health and human services sector provided a new pathway for quality assurance and program analysis for the equine therapy field.

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Pham, Kim Hoang. "Outcomes of a recreation therapy yoga meditation intervention on prison inmates' spiritual well-being." Thesis, San Jose State University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1541558.

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The purpose of this research was to analyze a recreation therapy yoga meditation intervention, the Sanatana Yoga Prison Project (SYPP), at a California state prison. The SYPP had three interventions: pranayama (breathing techniques), asana (physical postures), and dhyana (meditation). The research question was, "What are the outcomes of a recreation therapy yoga meditation intervention on prison inmates' spiritual well-being?" This study used a mixed-method approach that included a modified Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), demographic data sheet, and semi-structured interviews that were face-to-face and audio-recorded. There were 31 participants in the control group and 31 participants in the experimental group. Spiritual Wellbeing (SWB) scores were analyzed using the SWBS manual and SPSS 20. The results indicated significant difference between the groups. That is, the experiment group scored high on SWB compared to the control group that scored moderate on SWB. Ten interviews from the experimental group were analyzed using an existential-phenomenological approach. Two overarching categories emerged with four themes each: (a) concrete outcomes with themes of physical benefits, escape, quieting the mind, and reflection, and (b) psychospiritual development outcomes with themes of epiphany, connection to self and others, psychological and behavioral change, and coping skills.

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Mazza, Josie K. "The Role of Recreation Therapy Protocols in Cancer Treatment and Survivor Quality of Life." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1449697703.

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Cavanaugh, Damien Christopher. "Examining Intrinsic Motivation and Holistic Functioning: The Role of Therapeutic Recreation in Residential Substance Use Treatment." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2016. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6137.

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This evaluative study examined the impact of recreational therapy interventions on intrinsic motivation and holistic functioning among adults at a substance use treatment facility. West (2001) identified motivation as a key variable in treating substance use disorders, and self-determination theory, specifically intrinsic motivation, provided a useful framework for this study. Intrinsic motivation is grounded in self-determination theory and defines various motivation types and how to increase participants' engagement. Holistic functioning is another tool in assessing a participant's recovery. For this evaluation, four domains were specifically assessed: (a) physical, (b) leisure, (c) social, and (d) daily living functioning. These quality of life components are affected heavily during prolonged substance use. Results suggest that recreational therapy interventions utilizing a self-determination framework improves participants' intrinsic motivation and holistic functioning in a substance use treatment setting.

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Malcarne, Brian K. "Constructive Enabling: Applying a Wilderness Skills Intervention to Support the Therapeutic Change Process of Adolescent Females in Residential Treatment." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2007. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd2228.pdf.

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Taivassalo, Tanja. "Exercise training as therapy for mitochondrial myopathies : physiological, biochemical and genetic effects." Thesis, McGill University, 2000. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=37845.

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Patients with mitochondrial myopathies characteristically exhibit pronounced exercise intolerance, often associated with lactic acidosis, tachycardia and muscle weakness. These clinical features are attributable to impaired electron transport chain function in skeletal muscle. The usual etiology is a primary defect in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), where the severity of impairment is presumably linked to the ratio of mutant to wild-type mtDNA. This dissertation presents novel therapeutic approaches to these genetic defects, aimed at attenuating mitochondrial dysfunction and ameliorating the clinical condition by employing exercise training alone or in conjunction with pharmacological therapy. Dichloroacetate (DCA) was administered to augment mitochondrial capacity by activating pyruvate dehydrogenase, thereby decreasing lactic acidosis. Endurance and resistance training paradigms were employed to induce mitochondrial and satellite cell proliferation respectively. The goals were to augment respiratory chain function, increase levels of wild type mtDNA, and reverse effects of chronic inactivity. The effects of these treatments on functional and mitochondrial capacity were defined by changes in: (1) work capacity, oxygen utilization, and circulatory responses during maximal exercise; (2) heart rate and blood lactate during submaximal exercise; (3) recovery kinetics of phosphate-containing metabolites measured using phosphorus magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 31P MRS); (4) scores on a quality of life questionnaire. The cellular correlates for these indices were defined by changes in: (1) mitochondrial volume, (2) respiratory chain enzyme activity, and (3) levels of mutant/wild-type mtDNA. Although DCA administration alone lowered blood lactate, endurance training was more effective in improving exercise capacity, heart rate and blood lactate, 31P MRS recovery kinetics, and quality of life. Increased mitochondrial volume and respiratory chain function were closely linked

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Chun, Sanghee. "The role of leisure in the experience of posttraumatic growth for people with spinal cord injury." [Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2007. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3274278.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 2007.
Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-07, Section: B, page: 4424. Adviser: Youngkhill Lee. Title from dissertation home page (viewed Apr. 21, 2008).

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Hughey, Lucinda Kay. "Classical ballet training and the control of upright balance." Thesis, McGill University, 2003. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=84261.

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The control mechanisms used by the central nervous system to maintain posture during changes in the base of support are not well understood. Two components, one proactive and one reactive, have been shown to contribute to balance. However, the way in which these elements are utilized for the control process is not clear. Athletic training, particularly in sports which require well-defined controlled movements, positively impacts the control of posture. Few studies have addressed the contribution of dance training on postural control and these results were inconclusive. Thus, the present goal was to contrast dancer and non-dancer strategies for the maintenance of upright balance. This study assessed postural control during multi-directional voluntary (leg lifts) and involuntary (surface tilts) weight shifting. Eleven classical ballet dancers and nine matched athletic non-dancers were recruited. Each participant performed five blocks of fast leg lifts in ten directions and maintained stance during five blocks of surface tilting (10° at 53°/s) in eight directions. A six-camera VICON 512 imaging system was used to determine 3-D body movement (120 Hz). To establish muscle activation patterns, EMG from four right leg muscle pairs was recorded at 1080 Hz. Simultaneously, two AMTI force plates measured ground reaction forces (1080 Hz). Group differences were evaluated by analysis of variance and principal component analysis. These experiments showed that control system redundancy is reduced through the recruitment of specific postural strategies that are selected based on the task goal. Limb unloading, voluntary or unexpected, requires control of the total body center of mass. During voluntary leg lifts, dancers and non-dancers achieve this goal differently. Dancers maintain vertical trunk alignment whereas non-dancers use changes in trunk orientation to generate movement and control COM displacement. In contrast, surface tilting produced stereo

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Jacobson, Allison. "Specificity of exercise on enhancing cognitive abilities : Argentine Tango and walking." Thesis, McGill University, 2006. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=101718.

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The objective of this feasibility study was to determine for the elderly at-risk for falls the effects of a 10-week program in Argentine Tango dancing or Walking on cognition. Thirty healthy community dwelling seniors (60+) were recruited to take part in the study. They were evaluated at baseline, post-intervention and follow-up on divided attention (Walking-While-Talking) and working memory tasks. It was found that Tango dancing significantly improved divided attention capabilities while the Walk program significantly improved working memory. These findings need to be replicated with a larger number of subjects.

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Pahuja, Surbhi. "Bandwidth feedback effects on retained movements in young and old adults." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527573.

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Feedback representing a performer's success for a given response has long been considered a critical factor in motor learning. Numerous studies of learning from augmented feedback have produced ambiguous guidelines for frequency design-some have recommended minimal feedback, whereas others have advocated more extensive feedback. Due to conflicting opinions regarding the frequency of Knowledge of Results, this study aimed to identify how young and old adults retain motor skills when two different frequency schedules of augmented feedback, everytrial and bandwidth are provided in acquisition. The participants performed a ballistic lever movement pattern involving four different target locations in a 1-day retention test. Behavioral outcomes and kinematic movement patterns were analyzed from two groups, young adults (20-30 years) and old adults (above 71 years) from a previously completed experiment. Results revealed that in both the age groups, bandwidth feedback promoted motor learning as compared to every-trial feedback. Further, bandwidth feedback promoted slower movements with longer durations as compared to an every-trial feedback schedule. Additionally, no significant interaction of age with any of the feedback conditions was found, suggesting that the effects of augmented feedback on motor learning are similar in young and old adults.

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Spradlin, Cheryl E. Bialeschki M. Deborah. "They are able who think they are able an examination of the relationship between recreation therapy and selected psychological constructs /." Chapel Hill, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/etd,462.

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006.
Title from electronic title page (viewed Oct. 10, 2007). "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Recreation Administration in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science." Discipline: Recreation Administration; Department/School: Exercise and Sport Science.

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Mireault, Annie-Claude. "Contribution de l'information tactile à la stabilité posturale chez la population âgée." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/26387.

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Cette étude visait à comparer l'habileté de sujets, jeunes (n = 25) et âgés (n = 35), à utiliser le toucher léger pour la stabilisation posturale. Les oscillations du centre de pression plantaire (CPP) étaient mesurées sur des plates-formes de force (AMTI) dans diverses conditions sensorielles (vision, toucher et support). L'acuité tactile sur la pulpe de l'index a aussi été estimée. Les résultats ont montré que le toucher léger contribuait significativement à atténuer les fluctuations du CPP dans les deux groupes. Les sujets âgés ont toutefois déployé des forces de contact plus élevées pour se stabiliser. La plupart des personnes âgées présentaient un déclin de l'acuité tactile. L'augmentation des forces de contact serait liée au déclin sensoriel avec le vieillissement de sorte que des forces plus élevées sont nécessaires pour détecter les oscillations corporelles à partir du toucher léger.

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Contant, Bruce. "The effectiveness of two types of balance-boards to improve elderly balance over an 8-week training intervention." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/27344.

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Background and aims. In the past, wobble-boards have been used to help rehabilitate patients with ankle injuries. Balance-boards have also been used to improve strength and balance in athletes. For the elderly population, wobble-boards have been shown to improve measures related to ankle proprioception but have never been used specifically to improve balance with the goal of fall prevention. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two types of balance-boards (wobble-board and rocker-board) to improve balance in elderly. The focus of the study is to measure any changes to functional balance, attentional demand while performing two tasks (dual task), postural sway during quiet standing and ankle joint dorsiflexion discrimination. Twenty-eight healthy elderly, 12 in the wobble-board group (age = 72.9 +/- 4.62), 11 in the rocker-board group (age = 73.5 +/- 4.08) participated in an 8-week intervention consisting of three sessions per week, 20 minutes each session. There were 5 elderly in the control group (age = 76.2 +/- 5.49). Baseline, post-training and retention measures of functional balance (CB&M), attentional demand, static balance (sway) and dorsiflexion discrimination were collected. Following the intervention, experimental groups had significantly improved their dynamic functional balance scores (p < 0.001). Attentional demand and postural sway remained unchanged in all groups (p > 0.05). The wobble-board group significantly improved ankle dorsiflexion discrimination (p < 0.001); however, the control group also improved (p < 0.05). In conclusion, balance-boards were effective for improving functional balance needed for daily activities. Lastly, more investigation is needed to assess the effect of a balance-board intervention on static balance and ankle dorsiflexion discrimination.

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Russell, Melissa S. "Adaptation of an Adolescent Coping Assessment for Outdoor Adventure." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2011. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3031.

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The purpose of this study was to adapt a measure for coping in outdoor adventure activities that reliable and valid inferences could be made. To do this, the constructs were clearly defined; relevant items were written representing the constructs. An expert panel reviewed the items for content validity, and the instrument was administered to subjects to gather evidence supporting the reliability and validity of inferences. The instrument adapted will provide a foundation for future research and understanding related to outdoor adventure coping skills. In addition, evidence supporting the reliability and validity of inferences of the assessment serve to measure outcomes in adventure and wilderness therapy programs.

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