Tag: EXSC 407

Camille Anguiano

Postural Stability Post Sport Concussion

This review paper examines different ways to test and measure postural stability that can be helpful to sports medicine clinicians, athletic trainers, and coaches as they are making return to play decisions following a sport concussion. Six articles were searched on EBSCO Host. This review concluded that measuring postural stability and neuropsychological post concussion symptoms of athletes is a very effective measurement designed to aid sports clinicians in return to play decisions. Postural stability tests were found to be extremely important because they measure the center of force in neutral position, any deviation away from neutral position results in a sway. 

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

1 – 1:30 PM

Jackie Brooks

Prevention of Recurring ACL Injuries: Rehabilitation Strategies

Athletes that have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are at risk of re-injury. This presentation discusses the risk factors and recommendations for safe return to sport for athletes after ACLR. Information supporting use of objective, measurable criteria that focuses on resolution of neuromuscular deficits that are know and modifiable risk factors, in addition to time from surgery guidelines, must be implemented to decrease re-injury rates.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

1:30 – 2 PM

Katie Collins

Glenohumeral Instability and Dislocations in Athletes

Athletes are at a high risk of encountering glenohumeral instability and dislocations due to overuse or traumatic collisions. Six peer reviewed articles were researched in order to better understand the classification, etiology, and treatment options of glenohumeral instability. The results implied that initial management should include a non-operative rehabilitation program. However, if this is unsuccessful within 6 months, then surgical treatment should be considered. Also, it was found that depending on the activity level and requirements of the athlete, surgery may be the better initial option for treating glenohumeral instability and dislocations so that the athlete can quickly return their sport.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

2 – 2:30 PM

Kelsey Combs

Contributing Factors in Rotator Cuff Injuries

Rotator cuff injuries (RTC) are common among athletes, particularly athletes that are involved in sports that require overhead exercises. The purpose of this review was to look at different factors and see how they influence one’s risk for an RTC injury. The review includes materials gathered from six different studies and discusses the influence of muscle flexibility, fatigue, range of motion, and overuse on rotator cuff injuries. It was concluded that there are a multitude of factors that influence the risk for injury; this results in an imbalance in the strength of the RTC muscles, increasing one’s risk for injury and re-injury.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

2 – 2:30 PM

Calvin Green

Mechanics and Resulting Injury of the Golf Swing

Golf is a sport that is gaining worldwide popularity thanks to the play and stardom of players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Bubba Watson. With recent advances in technology, instructors and researchers have been able to analyze the mechanics of the swing and the muscles used. This review will look at the muscles being used during the swing, how injuries could be sustained due to the mechanics of the golf swing, and an effective treatment plan for the injury prone golfer. 

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

3 – 3:30 PM

Jessica Jeffreys

Great Recovery Methods for Incomplete Spinal Injuries

Incomplete spinal cord injuries have a lengthy and unique process of recovery for every patient. Understanding the options of gait recovery for those who have an incomplete SCA will better the chances of a successful gait. Six studies were used from EBSCOHost to understand the physical therapy options to regain gait strength.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

3:30 – 4 PM

Sierra Schorer-Noll

The Relationship Between Medial Plica and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Medial plica syndrome is a sports injury that affects a relatively small population and is therefore not very well known or researched. Medial Plica is extra tissue in the knee which changes shape with flexion and extension. The pain comes from the friction between the tissue and the bone articulations. This review attempts to analyze the relationship between patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), an overuse injury, and medial plica of the knee. Both sport injuries were researched extensively. Historically, no direct relationship has been established between the two. Six original research articles were chosen and it was concluded that there is a strong relationship between PFPS and medial plica. 

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

3:30 – 4 PM