This collection features publications by current and former faculty in the Waters College of Health Professions at Georgia Southern University.
Faculty may contribute works produced while serving at Georgia Southern by submitting a copy to digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu. Please provide the version licensed by the copyright holder (e.g., the publisher) for open access publication following any mandatory embargo period.
Submissions from 2016
Tai Chi Training Reduced Coupling Between Respiration and Postural Control, Matthew L. Holmes, Brad Manor, Wan-hsin Hsieh, Kun Hu, Lewis A. Lipsitz, and Li Li
Propulsion and Impact Force Characteristics Between Three Lower Extremity Plyometric Lunge Exercises, D. Hooper, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Design and Evaluation of a Touch Activated Glove System for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Studies, Wayne M. Johnson, Thomas Murphy, Derrick Brown, Bryan L. Riemann, Joshua Suttle, and Manuel O’Canas
Effects of Barbell Bouncing on Joint Kinematics in Deadlifts, Kellen T. Krajewski, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan Riemann
Motives for Physical Activity and Physiological Variables as Predictors of Exercise Intentions Following a High Intensity Interval Training Protocol in College-Age Females, Jody L. Langdon, Sarah Joseph, Kristina L. Kendall, Brandonn Harris, and Jim McMillan
Motives for Physical Activity and Physiological Variables as Predictors of Exercise Intentions Following a High Intensity Interval Training Protocol in College-Age Females, Jody L. Langdon, Sarah Joseph, Kristina L. Kendall, Brandonn S. Harris, and Jim McMillan
Predictors of Obesity Bias among Exercise Science Students, Jody L. Langdon, Paul Rukavina, and Christy Greenleaf
Effects of Load on Peak Power in the Clean and Push Press, Robert G. LeFavi, Kellen T. Krajewski, and Bryan L. Riemann
The Effects of Body Mass on Optimal Load for Power During Resistance Training, Li Li
Statistical Primer for Athletic Trainers: Using Confidence Intervals and Effect Sizes to Evaluate Clinical Meaningfulness, Monica R. Lininger and Bryan L. Riemann
Examination of the Patello-Femoral Joint, Robert C. Manske and George J. Davies
Evaluating A Physical Activity App in the Classroom: A Mix Methodological Approach Among University Students, Bridget F. Melton, Helen W. Bland, Brandonn Harris, Destiny Kelly, and Kristin A. Chandler
To Window or Not To Window? The Effects of Window Thresholds On Shoulder Isokinetic Testing, Alexander C. Merritt, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Concussion Knowledge Amongst Amateur Motocross Riders, Kristina O. Miller, Jody L. Langdon, Glenn P. Burdette, and Thomas A. Buckley
Relationship between the Romberg Test and the Wii Basic Balance Test and Cognition in Athletes with Concussion, Nicholas G. Murray, Anthony P. Salvatore, Arthur Islas, Joseph Tomaka, and Rebecca J. Reed-Jones
Tai Chi Can Improve Postural Stability as Measured by Resistance to Perturbation Related to Upper Limb Movement Among Healthy Older Adults, Jiahao Pan, Cuixian Liu, Shuqi Zhang, and Li Li
Effect Of Unweighting Assistance On Sit-to-stand Mechanics, Kelsey Piersol, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Assessing DNP Impact Using Program Evaluations to Capture Healthcare System Change, Ursula A. Pritham and Patricia White
Center Of Pressure Better Approximates Body Center Of Mass Movement Than Either The Thorax Or Pelvis During Firm Surface Balance Error Scoring System Testing, Bryan Riemann and George J. Davies
Intersession Reliability of Upper Extremity Isokinetic Push-Pull Testing, Bryan L. Riemann, Sarah Davis, Kevin Huet, and George J. Davies
Intersession Reliability of Self-selected and Narrow Stance Balance Testing in Older Adults, Bryan Riemann and Kelsey Piersol
Effects of Trial Duration on Intrasession Reliability of Single Leg Balance Testing on Stable and Unstable Surfaces, Bryan Riemann, Kelsey Piersol, and George J. Davies
Accuracy in Emergency Department Triage for Symptoms of AMI, Susan F. Sanders and Holli A. DeVon
Reliability Of Upper Extremity Isokinetic Push And Pull Work Testing, Raveenn Smith-Mowbray, Kellen T. Krajewski, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Academic Performance in Human Anatomy and Physiology Classes: A 2-yr Study of Academic Motivation and Grade Expectation, Diana Sturges, Trent Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Bell Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Assessment of Barriers to Screening Mammographs for Rural, Poor, Uninsured Women and a Community Plan of Action, Muna Wagner, Kathryn H. Anderson, and Lee Broxton
"When Everything Changes:" Parent Perspectives on the Challenges of Accessing care for a Child with a Disability, Ashley D. Walker, Moya L. Alfonso, Gavin T. Colquitt, Kimberly Weeks, and Joseph Telfair
Athletes Who Train on Unstable Compared to Stable Surfaces Exhibit Unique Postural Control Strategies in Response to Balance Perturbations, D. S. Blaise Williams III, Nicholas G. Murray, and Douglas W. Powell
English Professional Football Players Concussion Knowledge and Attitude, Joshua M. Williams, Jody L. Langdon, Jim McMillan, and Thomas A. Buckley
Submissions from 2015
International Family Nursing Association: Family Nursing Practice Survey Findings, Kathryn H. Anderson
Providing Family-Focused Care, Kathryn H. Anderson
In Response to the Commentary to Our Systematic Review 'Does Adherence Therapy Improve Medication Adherence Among Patients with Schizophrenia', Kathryn H. Anderson and Sharon A. Denham
Stressors in the Working Environment of Registered Nurses, K. E. Canady and Deborah Allen
Practice CCRN/CCRN-K Exam Questions Pediatric, Sheri K. Carey, M. Madden, J. Mullen, and L. Williams
Student Perceptions of Instructional Physical Activity Programs in Higher Education and Their Intention to Engage in Lifelong Physical Activity, Kevin Casebolt, Helen W. Bland, Jared Russell, and Bridget F. Melton
Using a MG-M Imagery Intervention to Enhance the Sport Competence of Young Special Olympics Athletes, Kelley L. Catenacci, Brandonn S. Harris, Jody L. Langdon, Melinda K. Scott, and Daniel R. Czech
Current Concepts of Plyometric Exercises, George J. Davies, Bryan Riemann, and Robert C. Manske
Self-Testing Promotes Superior Retention of Anatomy and Physiology Information, John L. Dobson and Tracy Linderholm
The Effect of Selected "Desirable Difficulties" on the Ability to Recall Anatomy Information, John L. Dobson and Tracy Linderholm
Self-Testing Produces Superior Recall of Both Familiar and Unfamiliar Muscle Information, John L. Dobson, Tracy Linderholm, and Mary Beth Yarbrough
No Relationship between Concussion History and Functional Movement Screen Performance, Jordan M. Dorrien, Jody L. Langdon, Vicky Graham, Jessie R. Oldham, John L. Dobson, and Thomas A. Buckley
Improving Transition of Care for Veterans after Total Joint Replacement, U. Green, V. Dearmon, and Helen M. Taggart
Effect of Imposing a Delay During Benchpress, Matthew Kenreich, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Comparison of Two Methods to Measure Clean and Push Press Bar Velocity, Kellen T. Krajewski, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan Riemann
Comparison of Two Methods to Measure Snatch and Front Squat Bar Velocity, Kellen T. Krajewski, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan Riemann
Development and Implementation of an Autonomy Supportive Training Program among Youth Sport Coaches, Jody L. Langdon, Brandonn Harris, Glenn P. Burdette III, and Sara Rothberger
Therapeutic Physical Activity for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jody L. Langdon and Robert J. Schlote
Effects of a Training Program to Enhance Autonomy Supportive Behaviors among Youth Soccer Coaches, Jody L. Langdon, Robert J. Schlote, Brandonn S. Harris, Glenn P. Burdette III, and Sara Rothberger
Running Variability Could Change with Aging and Running Speed, Li Li
The Impact of Health Behaviors on Perceived Physical, Mental, and Social Health Status Among College Students, Bridget F. Melton, Jared Russell, Helen W. Bland, Kevin Casebolt, Kristin A. Chandler, and Jazmin Williamson
The State of Accreditation Readiness in Georgia: A Case Study, Angela Peden, Gulzar H. Shah, Russell B. Toal, Dayna S. Alexander, Alesha Wright, Ashton Anderson, Nandi A. Marshall, Scott Uhlich, and Jeffery A. Jones
The Effects of Sample Duration on the Reliability of Single Leg Balance Testing, Kelsey Piersol, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Comparison of Sacrum and Total Body Center of Mass Kinematics During Stair Gait Between Young and Older Adults, Kelsey Piersol, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review and Advanced Practice Update: Women’s Health Program Manual, Ursula A. Pritham and Margaret Fitzgerald
Health Professionals’ Attitudes and Beliefs About Breastfeeding, Sharon Radzyminski and Lynn Clark Callister
Limb and Medicine Ball Mass Effects on Seated Single Arm Shot Put Performance, Bryan Riemann, Kelsey Curwin, Wayne M. Johnson, T. Murphy, and George J. Davies
Statistical Primer for Athletic Trainers: The Difference Between Statistical and Clinical Meaningfulness, Bryan Riemann and Monica Lininger
Comparison of Limits of Stability Testing on Static and Dynamic Surfaces, Stefan Schade, Kelsey Piersol, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
How Joint Torques Affect Hamstring Injury Risk in Sprinting Swing-Stance Transition, Yuliang Sun, Shutao Wei, Yunjian Zhong, Li Li, and Yu Liu
Relationships among Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines and Health Risk Behaviors, Ashley D. Walker, Jody L. Langdon, and Krystina Johnson
H-Index Is Important for Postural Control for People with Impaired Foot Sole Sensation, Shuqi Zhang, Brad Manor, and Li Li
Submissions from 2014
Family Nursing Practice Across the World: Executive Summary of the 2011 IFNA Practice Committee Survey, Kathryn H. Anderson, F. DeMontigny, M. C. Barbiere-Figueredo, J. M. Bell, F. Dupuis, L. C. Chiang, and M. Moriyama
Quantifying the Impact of Physical Activity on Stress Tolerance in College Students, Helen W. Bland, Bridget F. Melton, Lauren Bigham, and Paul D. Welle
Biomechanical Analysis of the Kettlebell Swing in Women, Kirsten Boessneck and Bryan Riemann
Becoming the Physical Activity Champion: Empowerment through Social Marketing, Gavin T. Colquitt, Moya L. Alfonso, and Ashley D. Walker
Adapting a Community-Based Physical Activity Promotion Program for Rural, Diverse Youth, Gavin Colquitt, Ashley Walker, and Moya L. Alfonso
Assessment of Closed Kinetic Chain Isokinetic Testing of Upper Extremity Average Power Production, Sarah Davis, Kevin D. Huet, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Benefits of Exercise Intervention in Reducing Neuropathic Pain, John L. Dobson, James L. McMillan, and Li Li
Comparison Of Neutral, Wide And Plié Stances On Hip Adduction Kinematics During Squatting, Samantha Greene, Tarik Church, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Effects of Ball Mass on Plyometric Throwing Exercise Intensity, Nicholas Hipko, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Physical Activity Motives and Physiological Variables as Predictors of Exercise Intentions Following Interval Training, Sarah Joseph, Jody L. Langdon, James L. McMillan, Kristina Kendall, and Brandonn Harris
Lead Limb Used During Drop Jumps Affects Initial Vertical Ground Reaction Force Symmetry, Matthew Kenreich, Nathan Tamargo, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
The Relationship between Perceived and Observed Autonomy Support in a Physical Activity Setting, Jody L. Langdon, Robert J. Schlote, and Bridget F. Melton
Using Photovoice to Determine Preservice Teachers' Preparedness to Teach, Jody L. Langdon, Ashley D. Walker, Gavin T. Colquitt, and Tony A. Pritchard
A Self-Determination Theory Perspective of Student Performance at the End of a Volleyball Unit in Compulsory High School Physical Education, Jody L. Langdon, Collin Webster, Tina Hall, and Eva Monsma
Blended Group and Individual Prenatal Care for Improved Care of Low Income Women, Breanna Lathrop and Ursula A. Pritham
Suicide Prevention in Neurology Patients: Evidence to Guide Practice?, D. Lewis, Kathryn H. Anderson, and J. Feutchinger
The Financial Burden of Physical Inactivity, Li Li
Variability and Stability of Dynamic System Applied to Movement Evaluation, Li Li, Ju Wen, and Weijie Fu
Course Valuing, Approaches to Study and Academic Performance: The Case of Undergraduate Construction Management Classes, Marcel Maghiar, Diana Sturges, and Trent W. Maurer
Linking Academics to Student Life: PA Passport, Tyler McDaniel, Bridget F. Melton, and Jody L. Langdon
Promoting Physical Activity Through Student Life and Academics, Tyler McDaniel, Bridget F. Melton, and Jody L. Langdon
Application of a Course-Long Health Behavioral Change Project, Bridget F. Melton, Lauren Bigham, and Helen W. Bland
Relationship Between Health Behaviors and Technology Usage Among Late Adolescents, Bridget F. Melton, Lauren E. Bigham, Helen W. Bland, Matthew Bird, and Ciaran Fairman
Comparison of Upper Extremity Muscle Activation Between Different Inertial Exercise Equipment, Amanda Mitchell, Julie Ralston, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
The Lived Experience of an In-Season Concussion Amongst NCAA Division I Student-Athletes, Matthew S. Moreau, Jody L. Langdon, and Thomas A. Buckley
The Lived Experience of an In-Season Concussion Amongst NCAA Division I Student-Athletes, Matthew S. Moreau, Jody L. Langdon, and Thomas A. Buckley
Reliability and Validity Evidence of Multiple Balance Assessments in Concussed Athletes, Nicholas G. Murray, Anthony P. Salvatore, Douglas Powell, and Rebecca J. Reed-Jones
Improper Trunk Rotation Sequence Is Associated With Increased Maximal Shoulder External Rotation Angle and Shoulder Joint Force in High School Baseball Pitchers, Sakiko Oyama, Bing Yu, J. Troy Blackburn, Darin A. Padua, Li Li, and Joseph B. Myers
Development of Auditory Event-related Potentials in Infants Prenatally Exposed to Methadone, Jonathan A. Paul, Beth A. Logan, Ramesh Krishnan, Nicole A. Heller, Deborah G. Morrison, Ursula A. Pritham, Paul W. Tisher, Marcia Troese, Mark S. Brown, and Marie J. Hayes
Want to Add Some Pizazz to Your Weight Training Program? Try Sport Education!, Tony A. Pritchard, Andrew R. Hansen, and Starla McCollum
Understanding Factors Related to Women's Adherence to Colposcopy, Ursula A. Pritham
Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review and Advanced Practice Update: Women’s Health Program Manual, Ursula A. Pritham and Margaret Fitzgerald
Safe Management of Chronic Pain in Pregnancy in an Era of Opioid Misuse and Abuse, Ursula A. Pritham and Laura McKay
Comparison of Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Skills between Different Groups of Athletes, Bryan Riemann, Brittany Russell, Adrianne Phillips, Dialo Rudolph-Brown, Wayne Johnson, and George J. Davies
Nutrition Knowledge and Patterns among Parents of Young Children in Rural Southeast Georgia, Amy Jo Riggs and Jody L. Langdon
Velocity Spectrum Torque Testing of Shoulder Internal Rotators, Allyson N. Riley, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
His Name Is Alton, Susan Sanders-Sammons
Making Better Decisions During Triage, Susan F. Sanders and Ptlene Minick
APRN Prescribing in Georgia: An Evolving Environment, Dellarie L. Shilling and Donna R. Hodnicki