The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of time-of-day (morning vs. afternoon)
on static and dynamic balance in recreational athletes. A total of 34 recreational athletes …

Background Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common overuse injury experienced by runners. PF
may decrease the ability of the plantar fascia to create tension and reduce stability of the …

Abstract Background The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a clinical test that aims to
assess postural control. Its interpretation is related to the understanding of the motor …

Abstract Cotter, JA, Jamison, ST, Schloemer, SA, and Chaudhari, AMW. Do neuromuscular
dentistry–designed mouthguards enhance dynamic movement ability in competitive …

Virtual time to contact (VTC) is a measure of postural stability that estimates the virtual time it
would take to reach an individual's stability boundary. This study aimed to validate VTC as …

This dissertation is composed of three manuscripts based on two studies related to training
and assessment methods used to evaluate change and overall quality in measures of …

Context: Pre-participation exams are conducted at the beginning of the respected sports
seasons to help identify any biomechanical deficiencies of athletes before the upcoming …

This study investigated the effects of body mass index (BMI) on stability and biomechanics
during single leg stance (SLS) and stair descent (SD). A group of six high BMI subjects was …