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Biomechanical and physiological demands associated with laptop and smartphone use in both a subclinical neck pain and healthy student population
(2016-09-01)
The purpose of this thesis was to determine if flexed head and neck postures during long duration mobile device use will increase discomfort in two groups (healthy and neck pain – NP), or if a NP group would experience ...
Incorporating daily physical activity in kindergarten children with disabilities: effect on classroom behavior and activity engagement
(2016-04-01)
Children with disabilities often experience challenges staying on-task during instructional time in a classroom which is why this an important area of study for teachers and researchers. Physical activity has been shown ...
Quilting stories and embracing culture: an arts-informed narrative inquiry exploring the experiences of an older Chinese Canadian immigrant with depression
(2016-07-01)
Chinese immigrants tend to underutilize mental health services. Cultural and
linguistic barriers may discourage Chinese immigrants from accessing these services.
Yet, a paucity of qualitative research that explores the ...
Examining complex diabetes and patient illness experiences: utilizing syndemic and health capabilities approach
(2016-08-01)
Health complications often accompany complex diabetes. Compared to the biomedical model, this study uses a syndemic and health capabilities approach. The purpose of this study was to explore how social factors shape the ...
The use of linear and nonlinear methods for evaluating balance on collegiate men’s and women’s ice hockey teams throughout a season
(2016-09-01)
If objective data from balance assessments are to be used in assessing player’s for returning to play, it is necessary to understand the in-season variability that can occur. The purpose of this work was to determine if ...
Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach
(2016-06-01)
Sport-related concussion is an increasing challenge for student-athletes, medical staff, and faculties to manage in post-secondary institutions. Delayed assessment and management leads to increased time away from class and ...
A narrative inquiry into the experience of a practical nursing graduate with private tutoring
(2016-06-01)
Disability studies are an established area of scholarship in education and this has been my passion for the last decade. Students living with disabilities in healthcare profession education (including nursing, personal ...
Reconstructing experience of childhood cancer: a narrative inquiry
(2016-12-01)
Many childhood cancer survivors experience long-term effects from their illness long
after their treatments are over. In order to more fully understand the impact these effects
have on a young person’s life, there is a ...
Examining the relationship between cervical anthropometics, head kinematics and cervical muscle responses to sudden head perturbations in competitive ice hockey players
(2016-04-01)
Sex differences in neck muscle characteristics may explain the higher incidence of concussions in female hockey players. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in cervical muscle characteristics between male ...
Using music to motivate movement in children aged 4-6 years with autism spectrum disorder
(2016-09-01)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of disorders of brain development usually diagnosed in early childhood. Children with ASD experience difficulties in social skills, communication ...