This collection features presentations 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.

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Submissions from 2017

The Acute Effects of a Vibrating Foam Roller on Triceps Surae Stiffness, Mara Mercado, Allyson Riley, George J. Davies, and Bryan L. Riemann

Bilateral Comparison of Upper Extremity Peak Force During Isokinetic Closed Kinetic Chain Pushing in Adults With Healthy Shoulders, S. Morris, M. B. Pierce, R. Putman, L. Thomas, T. Cowart, N. Henderson, F. Glenn, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis

Meet Me in the Arena: Fighting for Recreational Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities, K. Shikako-Thomas, Gavin T. Colquitt, J. Camilleri, and N. Dosa

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Ability of Wearable Electromyographical Compression Shorts to Predict Lactate Threshold, Ronald L. Snarr, Ashleigh V. Hallmark, Danilo V. Tolusso, and Michael Esco

Differences in Landing Kinematics During Unweighted and Resisted Vertical Jumps, J. Stone, J. Otto, D. Hooper, and Bryan L. Riemann

An Exploration of Metacognitive Strategies Efficacy in Upper Level Health and Kinesiology Students, Diana Sturges, Jody L. Langdon, Manuela C. Caciula, Amy Jo Riggs, M. Syno, and Jessica Mutchler

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Metacognitive Strategies and their Effectiveness in Kinesiology Classes, Diana Sturges, Jody L. Langdon, Manuela C. Caciula, Amy Jo Riggs, M. Syno, and Jessica Mutchler

Infusing Traditional Chinese Medicine into Holistic Nursing Care, Helen M. Taggart and Katrina Embery

Nurse, Heal Thyself, Helen M. Taggart and Katrina Embery

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Blending Pedagogical Approaches in Public Health Education: The A.D.O.P.T. Model, McKinley Thomas, Lesley Clack, and Sara S. Plaspohl

Pedestrian Fatalities in Georgia: Emerging Trends, Current Initiatives, and Opportunities for Public Health, McKinley Thomas and J. Jones

Predictors of Primary Care as Career Choice: A Synthesis of the Literature, McKinley Thomas and C. Klatt

Predictors of Primary Care as Career Choice: A Synthesis of the Literature, McKinley Thomas and C. Klatt

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Test-Retest Reliability of Spatial-Temporal Characteristics in Novice Walkers, Sydni Wilhoite, Sally Marie Futch, Nicholas G. Murray, and Li Li

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One and Done?: Coach Specialization in the Georgia High School Association 1965-2015, Charles H. Wilson and Jody L. Langdon

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Sport Specialization Trends in High School Coaches: The Case of the GHSA, Charles H. Wilson, Jody L. Langdon, Glenn P. Burdette III, and Drew Zwald

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The Game is on the Line: The Future of Coaching Education in Higher Education, Charles H. Wilson, Drew Zwald, and Jody L. Langdon

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The Differential Effects of Footwear on Sample Entropy of Ground Reaction Force During Running, Shuqi Zhang, Yumeng Li, and Li Li

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Coaching Education at Georgia Southern University, Drew Zwald, Charles Wilson, Glenn P. Burdette III, and Jody L. Langdon

Submissions from 2016

Recognition, Care & Treatment of Sepsis for Nurses, Kelly A. Bouthillet

The Impact of Provider Beliefs, Perceptions and Practices on Advance Care Planning Conversations in Seriously Ill Patients, Kelly A. Bouthillet

What to say? Conversations in End of Life Care, Kelly A. Bouthillet

Service-learning in CSD: Active engagement, personal reflection, and clinical growth, Janet L. Bradshaw and April W. Garrity

Accuracy of Self Perception of Foot Strike While Running, A. Burdette, E. Cattanach, R. Wilkins, N. Henderson, George J. Davis, and Ryan Decarreau

What Is in It for Me? Juggling Care for Patients and Their Families, Sheri K. Carey

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Faculty Reflections on Launching and Sustaining a QM Initiative, Sheri K. Carey, Stacy Kluge, Katie M. Mercer, Cynthia Ann Kandi Odom Cooper, Raleigh Way, and Ruth E. Whitworth

The Impact of a Cultural Immersion Study Abroad Experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, S. Conroy and Helen M. Taggart

Service-learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Armstrong, April W. Garrity

Graduate Students’ Critical Thinking Skills: Effects of a Service-learning Experience, April W. Garrity and Janet L. Bradshaw

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The Effect of Leisure Activities on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women, Liang Guo, Wentao Lin, Mingdong Wu, and Li Li

Evidence Based Practice: Translating Research Into Practice, E. K. Hamilton and Sheri K. Carey

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False Positive Rate of the Multifaceted Concussion Battery in Healthy Division I Collegiate Athletes, Caitlynn Hellwig, Jody L. Langdon, Barry Munkasy, Vicky Graham, and Thomas A. Buckley

Ultrasound Measurements and Objective Forces of Glenohumeral Translations during Shoulder Accessory Passive Motion Testing in Healthy Individuals, Nancy Henderson, Haley Worst, Ryan Decarreau, and George J. Davies

The Effects of Exercise on the Shoulder Internal Rotators: Concentric, Eccentric, Ballistic, and Plyometrics, A. Henry, M. Motes, S. Roberts, George J. Davis, N. Henderson, and Bryan L. Riemann

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Practicing What We Preach: How to Improve YOUR Teaching Effectiveness to Increase Student Learning, Bethany Hersman, Jody Langdon, Martha James-Hassan, and C. DiGiacinto

Propulsion and Impact Force Characteristics Between Three Lower Extremity Plyometric Lunge Exercises, D. Hooper, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies

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Impact of Exhaustive Run on the Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Zhuwen Jiang, Jiahao Pan, and Li Li

Comparison of Two Measurement Methods for Bar Power During Clean and Front Squat, Kellen T. Krajewski, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan L. Riemann

Effects of Barbell Bouncing on Joint Kinematics in Deadlifts, Kellen T. Krajewski, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan L. Riemann

Methodology - Quantitative vs. Qualitative Approaches, Jody L. Langdon

Using the Flipped Learning Model to Support Student Writing in the Discipline, Jody L. Langdon

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“Who Coaches the Coaches?": Applying the International Coach Developer Framework to Coach Education Programs in the United States, Jody Langdon and Charles Wilson

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Motivating Athletes through the Use of Autonomy-Supportive Coaching, Jody Langdon, Charles Wilson, and Glenn Burdette

Biomechanics and Its Application, Li Li

Biomechanics and Its Application, Li Li

Biomechanics and Its Application, Li Li

Cultural Foods in China: A Perspective, Li Li

Cultural Foods in China: A Perspective, Li Li

Cultural Foods in China: A Perspective, Li Li

To Window or Not to Window? The Effects of Window Thresholds on Knee Isokinetic Testing, Alexander C. Merritt, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies

To Window or Not to Window? The Effects of Window Thresholds on Knee Isokinetic Testing, Alexander C. Merritt, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis

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Shape and Magnitude of Lower Extremity Kinetics Changed Steps Before Gait Transition During Increasing Speed Induced Walk-to-Run Transition, Jiahao Pan and Li Li

Effect of Unweighting Assistance on Sit-to-Stand Mechanics, Kelsey Piersol, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann

Evaluation of Center of Mass Medial-lateral Stability During Stair Gait Between Young and Older Adults, Kelsey Piersol, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann

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 L. Riemann and George J. Davies

First-Year Medical Students’ Reflections of Their Early Clinical Experiences: A Qualitative Analysis, E. Shaw, McKinley Thomas, and M. Dent

Reliability of Upper Extremity Isokinetic Push and Pull Work Test, R. Smith-Mowbray, Kellen T. Krajewski, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann

Reliability of Upper Extremity Isokinetic Push and Pull Work Test, R. Smith-Mowbray, Kellen T. Krajewski, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann

Conducting SoTL Research in Kinesiology, Diana Sturges and Jody L. Langdon

Making SoTL Projects Work: A Glimpse Into Qualitative and Quantitative Data, Diana Sturges and Jody L. Langdon

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Flipping the Classroom in an Undergraduate Kinesiology Class: Basic Need Satisfaction, Motivation, and Academic Performance, Diana Sturges, Jody Langdon, and Bobby Schlote

Understanding Interconnectedness for Health Promotion and Healing from the Military Nurse Perspective, Helen M. Taggart, C. Gilbert, and Katrina Embery

Psychosocial and Socioeconomic Aspects of Obesity, McKinley Thomas

You want broccoli with that? Obesity, Lifestyle, and the Slow Food Movement Faculty Lecture Series, McKinley Thomas

Zika: What We Now Know, McKinley Thomas and TimMarie Williams

The Effectiveness of Low Volume Versus Very Low Volume Upper Extremity Plyometric Exercises on Shoulder Performance, L. Tran, B. Beebe, G. Brackett, J. Davis, and George J. Davis

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The Psychological Response to Concussion Compared with Musculoskeletal Injuries in Collegiate Athletes, Samantha Transou, Jody Langdon, Vicky Graham, George Shaver, Kelly Naugle, and Thomas Buckley

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To App or Not to App: The Impact of Technology Infused Basketballs Generating Immediate, Auditory Feedback on Free Throw Performance, Charles Wilson, Jody Langdon, and Drew Zwald

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Running Shoe With Extra Midsole Thickness Increase Foot Horizontal Instability During Treadmill Running, Shuqi Zhang and Li Li

Submissions from 2015

Effects of Kettlebell Mass on Lower Extremity Joint Kinetic During Overhead Kettlebell Swings in Women, Kristen Boessneck and Bryan L. Riemann

Preparing a Diverse Workforce for a Diverse Patient Population, Rochelle Bornett Lee

A Comparison of Isolated Total Leg Strengthening Vs Functional Training on Strength, Power, Balance and Agility in Healthy Individuals, D. Burkette, G. Halbert, D. Lake, and George J. Davis

Increasing Nurse Utilization of Evidence-based Nursing Practice Through Implementation of an Online Journal Club, Sheri K. Carey

Increasing Nurse Utilization of Evidence-based Nursing Practice Through Implementation of an Online Journal Club, Sheri K. Carey

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The Inter-Rater and Intra-Rater Reliability of the Balance Error Scoring System in Acutely Concussed Individuals, Casey D. Carlson, Jody Langdon, Barry Munkasy, and Thomas Buckley

Maximizing Learning: Increasing Learner Outcomes Through Service-learning, M. R. Clark and April W. Garrity

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The Effects of Hip Abductor and External Rotator Fatigue in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Compared to Healthy Adults, George J. Davies, Kari Hogdon, Sarah Davis, Nancy Wofford, and David Lake

The Effect of Sitting on Stability Balls on Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Core Endurance: A Randomized, Controlled, Prospective Study, T. Elliott, K. Marshall, D. Lake, and George J. Davis

The Effects of Isolated Joint Versus Multiple Joint Training on the Shoulder, D. Erickson, G. Morgan, F. Martin, and George J. Davis

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Linear and Non-Linear Measurements of Postural Control Recovery Following Concussion, Kelsey M. Evans, Li Li, Barry A. Munkasy, Nicholas G. Murray, Douglas Powell, and Thomas A. Buckley

Strategies for Facilitating Language and Literacy in Early Childhood, April W. Garrity

Students Develop Critical Thinking Skills & Cultural Competence Through Service-learning, April W. Garrity

The Effects of Hip Abductor and External Rotator Fatigue in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Compared to Healthy Individuals, K. Hodgdon, Sarah Davis, N. Wofford, D. Lake, and George J. Davis

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Muscle Activation Patterns During Deep Squats on Different Unstable Surfaces, Yang Hong, Xiaoping Chen, and Li Li

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Upper Extremity Functional Characteristics of 8-Year-Old Patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1E, Zhuwen Jiang and Li Li

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Does the Preparticipation Examination Aid in Identifying Future Risk of Concussion?, Kassandra Johns, Jody Langdon, George Shaver, and Thomas Buckley

Design and Evaluation of a Touch Activated Glove System for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Studies, Wayne M. Johnson, T. Murphy, Derrick Brown, Bryan L. Riemann, Joshua Suttle, and Manuel O’Canas

Effect of Imposing a Delay During Bench Press, M. E. Kenreich, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann

Effect of Imposing a Delay During Bench Press, M. E. Kenreich, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann

Validity of Single-arm Seated Shot Put Test to Reflect Upper Extremity Power, M. E. Kenreich, Kevin Huet, Sarah Davis, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann

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Changes in Upper-Body Power Output During Training Among Young People With Cerebral Palsy - A Pilot Study, Keagan Kiely, Gavin T. Colquitt, Nicholas A. Coker, Li Li, Kristina Kendall, and Robert L. Vogel

Relationship Between Hang Power Clean Power Production and Volleyball Spike Velocity, Kellen T. Krajewski, A. Arbogast, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan L. Riemann

Comparison of Two Methods to Measure Snatch and Front Squat Bar Velocity, Kellen T. Krajewski, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan L. Riemann

Comparison of Two Methods to Measure Snatch and Front Squat Bar Velocity, Kellen T. Krajewski, Robert G. LeFavi, and Bryan L. Riemann

Beyond the Scoreboard: Using Analytics to Improve Performance, Jody L. Langdon

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Improving Instructional Physical Activity Programs through Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) Autonomy Supportive Teaching Training, Jody Langdon, Bridget Melton, and Robert Schlote

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Evaluating a Flipped Classroom Model in an Undergraduate Research Class, Jody Langdon and Diana Sturges

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Effects of the Flipped Classroom Model on Course Experience, Basic Need Satisfaction, and Motivation in an Undergraduate Research Methods Course, Jody Langdon, Diana Sturges, and Robert Schlote

Effects of Load on Peak Power in the Clean and Push Press, Robert G. LeFavi, Kellen T. Krajewski, and Bryan L. Riemann

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Running Speed Affected Maximum Pressure on the Foot Comparing With or Without Shoes, Brenique Lewis, Joshua Finney, Shuqi Zhang, and Li Li