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 2011
Examination and Treatment of Gleno-Humeral Internal Rotation Deficit, B. Kibler, Todd S. Ellenbecker, and George J. Davies
Activity Levels Using Dance, Dance, Revolution in Elementary Physical Education, D. King, Tony Pritchard, Gavin T. Colquitt, and Starla McCollum
The Relation Between Field Tests and Novice Success in Olympic-Style Weightlifting, Robert G. LeFavi, Sarah Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann
Ground Reaction Forces from Depth Jumps at Different Heights do not Support Standard Weight Limitations, Robert G. LeFavi, Bryan Riemann, and William Thomsen
Effects of Medicine Ball Load on Chest Pass Performance and Selected Underlying Kinematics, G. Ken Limbaugh, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies
An Educational Project for Patients on Hemodialysis to Promote Self-Management Behaviors of End Stage Renal Disease, Kim L. Lingerfelt and Kathy Thornton
Single Arm Chest Pass to Determine Upper Extremity Strength and Power Asymmetries, Michael T. McElveen, L. Arsenault, and Bryan L. Riemann
Graduate teaching assistant perceptions of changes development, Bridget F. Melton and Yasar Bodur
Kinematic Analysis of Four Plyometric Push Up Variations, Laura Moore, Michael J. Tankovich, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies
Can Upper Extremity Functional Tests Predict the Softball Throw for Distance: A Predictive Validity Investigation, Rodney J. Negrete, William J. Hanney, Morey J. Kolber, George J. Davies, and Bryan Riemann
The Effects of Upper Extremity Plyometrics Versus Strength Training on Static/dynamic Strength, Proprioception, and Endurance of the Shoulder Musculature, H. Newland, M. Merritt, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Biomechanical Comparison of Forward and Lateral Lunges Using Standardized and Self Selected and Step Lengths, Bryan Riemann, Amanda Congleton, Rebecca Ward, and George J. Davies
Medial and Lateral Gastrocnemius Activation Differences During Heel-Raise Exercise with Three Different Foot Positions, Bryan Riemann, G. Ken Limbaugh, Jayme D. Eitner, and Robert G. LeFavi
Glenohumeral Joint Rotation Range of Motion in Competitive Swimmers, Bryan L. Riemann, Joe Witt, and George J. Davies
Dining Out: A Nutrition Activity, Amy Jo Riggs, Bridget F. Melton, and Helen W. Bland
Dining Out: A Nutrition Activity, Amy Jo Riggs, Bridget F. Melton, and Helen W. Bland
Rehabilitation of Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries, R. Romeyn and George J. Davies
Prevention Measures for Adolescent Suicide: An Evidence Based Review, A. Shropshire and Kathy Thornton
Applicant Interviews: Is There an Alternative for Selective Admissions?, Gloria Deal Strickland and Rochelle Bornett Lee
Enhancing Reflectivity in Undergraduate Allied Health Majors, Diana Sturges, Melissa K. Garno, and Starla McCollum
Assessment of Smokeless Tobacco Use in the History and Physical Examination by Primary Healthcare Providers Use in the history and Physical Examination by Primary Healthcare Providers, Brenda Talley, Rose M. Gee, Deborah Allen, Elaine S. Marshall, Kendall Encinas, and Sokny Lim
Kinematic Analysis of the Landing Phase onto an Elevated Surface in Box Drop Plyometric Push Ups, Michael J. Tankovich, Laura Moore, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Are Saline Irrigations Effective in Relieving Chronic Rhinosinusitis Symptoms? A Review of the Evidence, Kathy Thornton, Marion Alston, Herbert Dye III, and Suzannah Williamson
Topical vs. Systemic Treatments For Acute Otitis Media, Kathy Thornton, Francie Parrish, and Christine Swords
Comparison of Two Different Resistance Training Intensities on Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption in African American Women Who Are Overweight, Kathy Thornton, Stephen J. Rossi, and Jim McMillan
Spine and Hip Kinematic Differences between Dominant and Non-Dominant Kicking in Collegiate Women Soccer Players, Leeanna Woodworth, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies
Submissions from 2010
Spirituality as a Coping Resource for Parents with a Child with Chronic Illness, Deborah Allen and Elaine S. Marshall
A Qualitative Study of Stressors, Stress Symptoms, and Coping Mechanisms Among College Students Using Nominal Group Process, Helen W. Bland, Bridget F. Melton, and Stephen Patrick Gonzalez
Ethical Dilemmas as Perceived by Healthcare Students With Teaching Implications, Janet Buelow, Pamela Mahan, and April W. Garrity
An Examination of Care Provided to Hospitalized Type 2 Diabetic Patients in a Rural Healthcare Setting, Margaret Davis, Deborah Allen, and R. Scott
Hospitalized Diabetes Care for People with Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Georgia, Margaret Davis, Deborah Allen, and R. Scott
Kinematic Analysis of Heel Raise Exercise With Three Foot Positions, Kimberly J. Edwards, G. Ken Limbaugh, and Bryan Riemann
Mental Health: Pharmacology and Parenteral Therapies, Melissa K. Garno
Mental Health: Substance Abuse, Melissa K. Garno
Transforming Nursing through Dialogical Relationships: A Pedagogy of Connectedness, Melissa K. Garno
Auxiliary BE Production by African American English–Speaking Children With and Without Specific Language Impairment, April W. Garrity and Janna B. Oetting
Comparison of Ground Reaction Forces Between Four Plyometric Pushup Variations, Jenna Koch, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Effects of Low Versus High-speed Strength Training on Performance Variables in High School Athletes, Robert G. LeFavi, J. Helton, Sarah Davis, and Bryan Riemann
Comparison of Standing Single Arm Shot Put Performance Between Limbs With Different Loads in Collegiate Baseball Players, G. Ken Limbaugh, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Comparing one-arm Seated Shot Put Throw Performance Between Baseball and Non-Baseball Athletes, G. Ken Limbaugh, Bryan Riemann, D. Traylor, and George J. Davies
A Faculty Learning Community on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning: A Case Study, Trent Maurer, Diana Sturges, Padmini Shankar, Deborah Allen, and Saida Akbarova
The Relationship Between Middle School Students’ Body Mass Index and Attitudes Towards Physical Education, Starla McCollum, Tony A. Pritchard, Gavin Colquitt, and K. Grant
Bilateral Comparison of Propulsion Mechanics During Single-Leg Vertical Jumping, Michael T. McElveen, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies
Addressing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic in Southeastern Georgia through a Community Coalition - An Applied Approach, Bridget F. Melton, Daniel R. Czech, Amy Jo Riggs, Starla McCollum, Marlo Rouse-Arnett, A. Barry Joyner, Elaine S. Marshall, and Melinda L. Czech
Addressing the childhood obesity epidemic in Southeastern Georgia through a community coalition-An applied approach, Bridget F. Melton, Daniel R. Czech, Amy Jo Riggs, Starla McCollum, Marlo Rouse, Barry A. Joyner, Elaine Marshall, and Mike L. Czech
Trends in Physical Activity Interest in the College and University Setting, Bridget F. Melton, Andrew R. Hansen, and Jonathon Gross
Reliability, Minimal Detectable Change and Normative Values for Tests of Upper Extremity Function and Power, R. J. Negrete, W. J. Hanney, M. J. Kolber, George J. Davies, M. K. Ansley, A. B. McBride, and A. L. Overstreet
Index of Productive Syntax for Children Who Speak African American English, Janna Oetting, Brandi L. Newkirk, Lekeitha R. Hartfield, Christy G. Wynn, Sonja L. Pruitt, and April W. Garrity
Family History of Speech and Language Impairment in African American Children: Implications for Assessment, Sonja L. Pruitt, April W. Garrity, and Janna B. Oetting
Hand-held Dynamometer Testing of the Internal and External Rotator Musculature Based on Selected Positions to Establish Normative Data and Unilateral Ratios, Bryan Riemann, George J. Davies, Lauren Ludwig, and Helen Gardenhour
Influence of an Inclined Foot Position on Double Leg Squat, Bryan L. Riemann, L. Ferster, A. Gustavason, and George J. Davies
A Qualitative Study of Women in Polygynous Marriages, Marian M. Tabi, C. Doster, and T. Cheney
Project Success: Workforce Diversity Grant, Helen M. Taggart and M. O'Mallon
Comparison Of Spine Kinematics Between Dominant And Non-dominant Leg Kicking In Collegiate Women Soccer Players, Leeanna Woodworth, Bryan Riemann, G. Ken Limbaugh, and George J. Davies
Submissions from 2009
Chapter 54- Isokinetic Testing and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Complex, George J. Davies, Todd S. Ellenbecker, and Kevin E. Wilk
Chapter 36- The Shoulder in Swimming, George J. Davies, James W. Matheson, Todd S. Ellenbecker, and Robert C. Manske
Rehabilitation Principles Following Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair, Todd S. Ellenbecker, George J. Davies, and M. Reinhold
Rehabilitation of the Elbow Following Sports Injury, Todd S. Ellenbecker, Tad E. Pieczynski, and George J. Davies
Homeless Clients, Melissa K. Garno
Personality Disorders, Melissa K. Garno
Substance Abuse, Melissa K. Garno
Incorporating Weight Management Curriculum into Physical Activity Courses, K. Hice, Bridget F. Melton, Helen W. Bland, Stephen J. Rossi, and Daniel R. Czech
Plyometric Training of the Core and Effects on Trunk and Shoulder Outcome Measures, T. Kangeter, C. Jackson, J. Gardner, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Medial And Lateral Gastrocnemius Activation Differences During Heel Raise Exercise With Three Different Foot Positions, Robert G. LeFavi, G. Ken Limbaugh, Jayme D. Eitner, and Bryan Riemann
Establishing Unilateral Ratios of the Rotator Cuff Musculature Using Hand-held Dynamometry, L. E. Ludwig, H. L. Gardenhour, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Rehabilitation Concepts following ACL Reconstructions, Robert C. Manske, George J. Davies, M. DeCarlo, and M. Paternoster
Bilateral Comparison And Reliability Of Ground Reaction Forces During Single Leg Hop Test, Michael T. McElveen, Bryan Riemann, and George J. Davies
Relationship Between Two Upper Extremity Functional Performance Tests And Shoulder And Trunk Muscle Strength, Bryan Riemann and George J. Davies
Abstract for "A clinical practice guideline for treatment of septic arthritis in children", Helen M. Taggart
Establishing Normative Data on Scapulothoracic Musculature Using Handheld Dynamometry, Nichole Turner, Kristen Ferguson, Britney W. Mobley, and Bryan Riemann
Alternative Methods for Measuring Scapular Muscles Protraction and Retraction Maximal Isometric Forces, Duane A. Williams, James R. Roush, George J. Davies, Todd S. Ellenbecker, and Mitchell J. Rauh
Vertical Leg Stiffness Following Ankle Taping and Bracing, S. Williams and Bryan L. Riemann
Submissions from 2008
Children With HIV/AIDS: A Vulnerable Population With Unique Needs for Palliative Care, Deborah Allen and Elaine S. Marshall
Factors Affecting Obesity Among High School Students in Rural Georgia: Nutritional Practices, Helen W. Bland, J. Welle, and Amy Jo Riggs
May is better hearing and speech month, April W. Garrity
Using Blended Learning in Health Education Instruction, Bridget F. Melton, Joanne Chopak-Foss, and Swati Raychowdhury
Arch Support Use for Improving Balance and Reducing Pain in Older Adults, D. Mulford, Helen M. Taggart, A. Nivens, and C. Stern
Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of the Forward Lunge During Four External Load Conditions, Bryan Riemann and George J. Davies
Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Combined Complex Ligament Injuries, Richard L. Romeyn, Jason Jennings, and George J. Davies
The Unitary Life Pattern of Persons Experiencing Serenity in Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Alison M. Rushing
Integrating Teaching and Research: a Faculty's Journey towards the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Diana Sturges
Booming with the Echo Boomers: Utilizing Applied Technology to Connect with the Current Generation of Allied Health Students, Diana Sturges, Daniel Czech, and Padmini Shankar
Submissions from 2007
Your Fitness, Daniel R. Czech, James L. McMillan, Bridget F. Melton, A. V. Parrillo, Amy J. Riggs, and Stephen J. Rossi
Determinents of Lifestyle Physical Activity in Older Rural Adults: Testing of Four Questionnaires, Rose M. Gee and Sandra B. Dunbar
Lifestyle physical activity in hypertensive rural elders: Association with self-efficacy related constructs, Rose M. Gee, Sandra B. Dunbar, C.K. DiIorio, Patricia Cason Clark, Laura P. Kimble, and M.E. Sweeney
Changes in Energy Expenditure with Ingestion of High Protein, High Fat versus High Protein, Low Fat Meals among Underweight, Normal Weight, and Overweight Females., Amy Jo Riggs, Sareen S. Gropper, and Barry D. White
Protein Snippet, Diana Sturges
Infant Mortality Trends Among Georgia Residents, 1995-2003: Targeting Healthy People’s 2010 Goals, Diana Sturges, Laura H. Gunn, Padmini Shankar, and Shrikrishna Shroff
Enhancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at Georgia Southern University: the Impact of the Faculty Learning Community Program on Participating Faculty, Diana Sturges, Susan Trimble, and Raleigh Way
Submissions from 2006
Infant Mortality Rate: Lessons for Moldova, Diana Sturges
Traditional and Modern Medicine in Ghana, Marian Tabi, M. Powell, and M. Hodnicki
Self-Study for Programmatic Accreditation, Elwin Tilson and Rochelle Bornett Lee
Submissions from 2005
Community assessment using Cowling's Unitary Appreciative Inquiry: a beginning exploration, R. Talley, Alison Rushing, and Rose M. Gee
Submissions from 2004
Approaches for patient education, Sandra B. Dunbar, Rose M. Gee, and Patricia C. Clark
Nursing Recruitment: Exploring Populations, Helen M. Taggart
Caring for the Orthopaedic Patient Who Is Obese, Helen M. Taggart, A. B. Mincer, and A. Thompson
Submissions from 2003
Reliability and validity of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) in heart failure patients, Rose M. Gee, Sandra B. Dunbar, and Patricia C. Clark
Self-efficacy expectations, outcome expectations and social support for lifestyle physical activity in older rural adults: A pilot study test of four questionnaires, Rose M. Gee, Sandra B. Dunbar, and Laura P. Kimble
HIV Infection of women in African countries, Marian Tabi and S. Frimpong
