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 2014
Bedside Management Considerations in the Treatment of Pit Viper Envenomation, Susan Smith, Susan Sanders-Sammons, Jennifer Carr, Thomas R. King, Heather S. Ambrose, Lance Zimmet, and Terri M. Repasky
Smokeless Tobacco Use Among Rural Women in NE Alabama, Brenda Talley, Rose M. Gee, and Alison M. Rushing
A Comparison of Providing Services to Individuals with Disabilities in a Rural and Urban Area, Ashley D. Walker Colquitt, Moya Alfonso, Li Li, Kristina Kendall, Gavin T. Colquitt, and Theophile B. Dipita
Reliability of Nerve Function Assessments for People with Peripheral Neuropathy, Shuqi Zhang, Matthew L. Holmes, and Li Li
Submissions from 2013
VERB™ Summer Scorecard: Increasing Tween Girls’ Vigorous Physical Activity, Moya L. Alfonso, Zachary Thompson, Gavin T. Colquitt, Robert J. McDermott, Jeffery A. Jones, Carol A. Bryant, Courtney H. Anita, Jenna L. Davis, and Yiliang Zhu
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Deborah Allen
Religiosity, Depression, and Family Functioning of Mothers of Children with Disabilities (in review), Deborah Allen
‘First Year Experience’: Think Like a Nurse, Kathryn H. Anderson and Annie M. Graf
Comparison of Low Volume Versus High Volume Upper Extremity Plyometric Exercises on Shoulder Performance, Kimberly J. Arnsdorff, S. Anderson, K. Burton, D. Voight, George J. Davies, and Bryan L. Riemann
The Feasibility of Using Video Journaling to Collect Ecological Momentary Assessment Data: Application to Health Behavior Change Interventions, Lauren Bigham, Helen W. Bland, and Bridget F. Melton
Measuring Exercise Self-Efficacy in Pregnant Women: Psychometric Properties of the Pregnancy-Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (P-ESES), Helen W. Bland, Bridget F. Melton, Elaine S. Marshall, and Jacquelyn Nagle
Intratester Reliability for Quantification of Forces With Accessory and Physiologic Movements Stratified Between First, Second, and Third Year Physical Therapy Students Using Computerized Instrumented Shoulder Models, George J. Davies, J. E. King, and T. C. Cunningham
The Use of a Functional Testing Algorithm (FTA) to Make Qualitative and Quantitative Decisions to Return Athletes Back to Sports following Shoulder Injuries, George J. Davies, Kevin E. Wilk, James J. Irrgang, and Todd S. Ellenbecker
Environmental Context Affects Outcome and Kinematic Changes at Different Rates During Skill Learning, Jennifer Johnson Didier, Li Li, and Richard A. Magill
Retrieval Practice Is a Efficient Method for Enhancing the Retention of Anatomy and Physiology Course Information, John L. Dobson
Respite Care: Needs and Perceptions of Rural Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs (in progress), Crystal Edds-McAfee, Elaine S. Marshall, Deborah Allen, and Kathryn Anderson
A Randomized Prospective Training Study of Open Kinetic Chain and Closed Kinetic Chain Perturbation Training in Clients With Shoulder Pain, W. C. Ewin, J. E. King, A. M. Kirksey, George J. Davies, D. Bringman, and A. L. Wilcox
Homeless Clients, Melissa K. Garno
Personality Disorders, Melissa K. Garno
Substance Abuse, Melissa K. Garno
H-index Measurement Is Important In Persons With Peripheral Neuropathy, Matthew L. Holmes, Shuqi Zhang, Duckchan Jang, and Li Li
Segment-Interaction and Its Relevance to the Control of Movement during Sprinting, Lingyan Huang, Yu Liu, Shutao Wei, Li Li, Weiji Fu, Yuliang Sun, and Yi Feng
Determination of Biomechanical Differences Between Elite and Novice San Shou Female Athletes, Chuanyin Jiang, Michael W. Olson, and Li Li
Adults’ Attitudes Toward Teen Pregnancy and Sexuality Education in Georgia High Schools, K. Johnson, Helen W. Bland, and Bridget F. Melton
Intra-tester Reliability for Quantification of Forces With Accessory and Physiologic Movements Using Computerized Instrumented Shoulder Models, K. E. King, T. C. Cunningham, and George J. Davies
Autonomy Support in Physical Education Teaching: Connections to Best Practices, Jody L. Langdon
Shoulder Muscle Activation of Novice and Resistance Trained Women during Variations of Dumbbell Press Exercises, Joshua Luczak, Andy Bosak, and Bryan Riemann
Complexity-Based Measures Inform Tai Chi's Impact on Standing Postural Control in Older Adults with Peripheral Neuropathy, Brad Manor, Lewis A. Lipsitz, Peter M. Wayne, C-K Peng, and Li Li
Physical Activity and Muscular Strengthening in Pregnancy: A Comparison Between Rural and Urban Women, Elizabeth S. Marshall, Bridget Melton, Helen W. Bland, and Jacquelyn Nagle
Evaluation of a Classroom Exercise on Social Distance and Discrimination, Trent W. Maurer
Sleep Trends and College Students: Does it Connect to Obesity?, Bridget F. Melton, Jody L. Langdon, and Tyler McDaniel
American Rural Women’s Exercise Self-Efficacy and Their Perceived Benefits and Risks of Exercise, Bridget F. Melton, Elaine S. Marshall, Helen W. Bland, and Michael Schmidt
Effects of Foot Position during Squatting on the Quadriceps Femoris: An Electromyographic Study, Nicholas G. Murray, Daniel Cipriani, Denise O'Rand, and Rebecca Reed-Jones
Effect of Excessive Contralateral Trunk Tilt on Pitching Biomechanics and Performance in High School Baseball Pitchers, Sakiko Oyama, Bing Yu, J. Troy Blackburn, Darin A. Padua, Li Li, and Joseph B. Myers
Breastfeeding Promotion for Management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Ursula A. Pritham
Migrant and Minority Family Members in the Intensive Care Unit. A Review of the Literature, KettyElena Quindemil, M. Cuple-Nagl, Kathryn H. Anderson, and Hanna Mayer
Biomechanical Comparison of Forward and Lateral Lunges at Varying Step Lengths, Bryan Riemann, A. Congleton, R. Ward, and George J. Davies
Lost and Found, Alison M. Rushing, Rose Marie Gee, and Christy J. Dubert
Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients and Factors Influencing Institutionalization of Loved Ones: Some Considerations on Existing Literature, J. Sasoni, Kathryn H. Anderson, L. M. Varona, and G. Valera
Supporting Breastfeeding to Reduce Newborn Readmissions for Hyperbilirubinemia, Kendra Seagraves, Amanda Brulte, Karen McNeely, and Ursula A. Pritham
Increasing College Student Obtainment of Influenza Vaccine via Mass Media, Ali Shropshire, Renee B. Hotchkiss, and Urkovia Andrews
Mass Media Campaign Impacts Influenza Vaccine Obtainment of University Students, Ali M. Shropshire, Renee Hotchkiss, and Urkovia K. Andrews
To SoTL or Not to SoTL?, Diana Sturges
To SoTL or Not to SoTL?, Diana Sturges
Allied Health Students' Perceptions of Class Difficulty: The Case of Undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology Classes, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
Minority Nursing Students’ Perception of Their Baccalaureate Program, Marian Tabi, Kathy Thornton, Melissa K. Garno, and Alison Rushing
Patterns of Smokeless Tobacco Use in Rural Women: Their Own Stories, Brenda Talley, Alison Rushing, and Rose M. Gee
Mini Review: Linkages between Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease?, Yiwen Wu, Jianqing Ding, Yuan Gao, Shangdi Chen, Li Li, and Rena Li
H-Index Is Independent From Other Sensory Measures Among People With Peripheral Neuropathy, Shuqi Zhang, Matthew L. Holmes, Duckchan Jang, and Li Li
The Differential Effects of Foot Sole Sensory on Plantar Pressure Distribution between Balance and Gait., Shuqi Zhang and Li Li
Submissions from 2012
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Deborah Allen
Immersion Research Education: Students as Catalysts for International Collaboration Research, Kathryn H. Anderson, Marie-Luise Friedemann, Andreas Buescher, Julita Sansoni, and Donna R. Hodnicki
Comparing Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Middle Aged Women, Helen W. Bland, Amy Jo Riggs, and Bridget F. Melton
Exploring Student Attitudes Toward Physical Education and Implications for Policy, Gavin T. Colquitt, Ashley D. Walker, Jody L. Langdon, Melanie Pomazal, and Starla McCollum
Chapter 25- Application of Isokinetics in Testing and Rehabilitation, George J. Davies and Todd S. Ellenbecker
The Relationship Between Jumping and Sprinting Performance in Collegiate Ultimate Athletes, Kyle Davis, Stephen J. Rossi, Jody L. Langdon, and James L. McMillan
The Effect of Uniform versus Expanding Retrieval Practice on the Recall of Physiology Information, John L. Dobson
Mentoring Within Clinical Education, Kerry O. Dunn
Intrasession Reliability and the Relationship Between the Explosive Bench Press and Medicine Ball Chest Pass Assessments of Upper Extremity Power, Jayme D. Eitner, G. Ken Limbaugh, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Chapter 24- Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control, Todd S. Ellenbecker, George J. Davies, and Jake Bleacher
Chapter 41- Rehabilitation of the Elbow of the Throwing Athlete, Todd S. Ellenbecker, George J. Davies, Kevin E. Wilk, and Brian Shafer
Reliability of Scapular Classification in Examination of Professional Baseball Players, Todd S. Ellenbecker, W. Ben Kibler, David S. Bailie, Roger Caplinger, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Elderly Self Perception of Facilitators and Barriers to Healthy Aging, C. Gilbert, Debra L. Hagerty, and Helen M. Taggart
Making key clinical assessment tools accessible for global nursing practice, Lucia Gonzales, Rose M. Gee, and Anne Floyd Koci
Patients with Cancer and Family Caregivers: Management of symptoms caused by Cancer or Cancer Therapy at Home, Daniela M. Hazelwood, Sabine Koeck, Martin Wallner, Kathryn H. Anderson, and Hanna Mayer
Objective Quantification of Forces Used with Joint Play and Manual Therapy Techniques for the Shoulder, J. E. King, George J. Davies, Michael J. Tankovich, Cale Jacobs, and Bryan Riemann
Ground Reaction Force Patterns in Plyometric Push-Ups, Jenna Koch, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Effects of Unweighting on Heart Rate Response and Speed/Incline Adjustments Necessary in Elite Runners, Robert G. LeFavi, Aubrey G. Morris, Jayme D. Eitner, Ernest Ledesma, and Bryan Riemann
How Can Sport Biomechanics Contribute to the Advance of World Record and Best Athletic Performance?, Li Li
People Can Live Longer by Having More Physical Activity, Li Li
Select Exercise Modalities May Reverse Movement Dysfunction Because of Peripheral Neuropathy, Li Li and Jan M. Hondzinski
Muscular Activity Characteristics Associated With Preparation for Gait Transition, Li Li and Lorna L. Ogden
Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity Among Pregnant Women Living in a Rural Community: A Preliminary Case, Elizabeth S. Marshall, Helen W. Bland, Bridget F. Melton, and Jacquelyn Nagle
Kinematic Analysis of Four Plyometric Push-Up Variations, Laura H. Moore, Michael J. Tankovich, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies
Effects of Stance Width on Hip Displacement During Parallel Squat in Women, Laura Moore, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Acute Stretching Increases Postural Stability in Non-balance Trained Individuals, Arnold Nelson, Joke Kokkonen, David Alan Arnall, and Li Li
Ground Reaction Force Analysis of the Anterior and Crossover Single Leg Hop Tests, Michael Nelson, Brent R. Sloss, and Bryan Riemann
Shoulder Muscle Activation of Novice and Experienced Weightlifters During Dumbbell Bench Press Exercises, Adrianne L. Phillips, Joshua Luczak, George J. Davies, and Bryan L. Riemann
Book Review: Handbook of Home Health Standards Quality, Documentation, and Reimbursement, by Tina M. Marrelli, Ursula A. Pritham
Opioid Dependency in Pregnancy And Length of Stay For Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Ursula A. Pritham, Jonathan A. Paul, and Marie J. Hayes
Limb, Sex, and Anthropometric Factors Influencing Normative Data for the Biodex Balance System SD Athlete Single Leg Stability Test, Bryan L. Riemann and George J. Davies
Biomechanical Analysis of the Anterior Lunge During 4 External-Load Conditions, Bryan L. Riemann, Shelley Lapinski, Lyndsay Smith, and George J. Davies
Shoulder Muscle Activation Of Novice And Weight-trained Females During Push-ups On An Unstable Surface, Brittany E. Russell, Jennifer Lindsay Newsome, and Bryan Riemann
Hip Muscle Strength, Bilateral Ratios, Antagonistic Ratios and Single Leg Squat Performance in Persons with Low Back Pain and Controls, Jennifer Satterfield, Ken Queliza, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Smokeless Tobacco Use Among Rural Women in the S.E. U.S.A., Brenda Talley, Rose M. Gee, Debbie Allen, Alison M. Rushing, and Dellarie L. Shilling
Effects Of Drop Landing Height On Bilateral Asymmetry On Ground Reaction Forces During Depth Jumps, Nathan Tamargo, William Thomsen, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Hospice Referrals of Patients With Alzheimer Disease in Southeastern Georgia: Implications for Hospice Referral Education, Linda A. L. Upchurch and Kathy Thornton
Endurance Tests Are the Most Reliable Core Stability Related Measurements, Andy Waldhelm and Li Li
Effects of Stance Width on Hip Displacement during Parallel Squat in Women, Leeanna Woodworth, Kyra Marshall, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
Differential Effects Of Foot Sole Sensory Impairment On Balance And Gait, Shuqi Zhang and Li Li
Submissions from 2011
Analysis of Heel Raise Exercise with Three Foot Positions, Kimberly J. Arnsdorff, G. Ken Limbaugh, and Bryan L. Riemann
Comparison of Obesity, Overweight, and Nutritional Patterns of Southeastern College Students to National Norms, Lauren Bigham, Bridget F. Melton, and Jody L. Langdon
Self-Study for Programmatic Accreditation, Rochelle Bornett Lee and Gloria Deal Strickland
The Personalized System of Instruction in Fitness Education, Gavin Colquitt, Tony Pritchard, and Starla McCollum
The Relationship Between Fitness and Academic Achievement in an Urban School Setting, Gavin T. Colquitt, Jody L. Langdon, Tiffany Hires, and Tony A. Pritchard
Rehabilitation of Shoulder Instability, George J. Davies
The Effect of Selected "Desirable Difficulty" Learning Strategies on the Retention of Physiology Information, John L. Dobson
Writing for Publication: a Scholars’ Group Approach, Christy J. Dubert, Rose Marie Gee, Annie M. Graf, and Alison M. Rushing
Effects of Sex, Race, and Age on College Students’ Exercise Motivation of Physical Activity, Trevor J. Egli, Helen W. Bland, Bridget F. Melton, and Daniel R. Czech
Treatment of the Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis/osus, Todd S. Ellenbecker and George J. Davies
