Browsing Masters Dissertations by Thesis Supervisor "Reid, Duncan"
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Biomechanical analysis of 'heavy-load eccentric calf muscle' exercise used in the rehabilitation of achilles tendinosis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)Objective The objective of this dissertation was to firstly review studies examining the effect of a specific eccentric calf muscle exercise prescribed to achilles tendinosis subjects, and secondly to conduct a pilot study ... -
Biomechanical analysis of a heavy load calf muscle rehabilitation exercise in persons with Achilles tendinosis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)The aim of this dissertation was firstly to determine the efficacy of heavy-load eccentric calf muscle (HLECM) training for Achilles tendinosis through a review of the current scientific literature. The second objective ... -
Do the reductions in active knee range of motion during slump testing show variation from day to day?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate whether the reductions in active knee range of motion (ROM) during slump testing show variation from day to day. Study Design: Firstly a literature review investigating ... -
Equations for predicting maximal muscle strength after a lower limb injury
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)The purpose of this study was to review the literature with respect to the outcome measures of muscle strength available in physiotherapy using Achilles tendon rupture patients as an example. Then to, review the prediction ... -
The incidence, aetiology, and treatment of achilles tendon injuries in army recruits: A pilot study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)Achilles tendon injuries are common overuse injuries in military populations. However, limited research has been undertaken looking specifically at the incidence and aetiology in army recruits. A pilot study was undertaken ... -
The incidence, nature and risk factors associated with young (schoolboy) pace bowlers in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)Objective: The objective of this study was to review the literature on the incidence and risk factors associated with bowling injuries among fast bowlers in cricket, and to investigate the incidence and nature of injuries ... -
Test-retest reliability and responsiveness of the shortened disability arm shoulder hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire: a pilot study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)The aim of this dissertation was to determine the test-retest reliability and responsiveness of the shortened Disability Arm Shoulder Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire as a functional outcome measure in a primary health care ... -
Test-retest reliability and responsiveness of the whiplash disability questionnaire
(Auckland University of Technology, 2006)Objective The aim of this dissertation is to provide a literature review on the key features of whiplash injuries, and review assessment tools which have been used to measure disability within whiplash populations. This ...