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kinematic study of gait patterns in healthy, elderly women
(1983-12)This was a descriptive study using high speed cinematography and a dynamic pedigraph system to analyze 18 kinematic variables associated with gait in a sample of 15 healthy, elderly women, Two trials of each S (mean age ... -
Kinetic and kinematic comparison of HOKA shoes to standard running shoes
(2015-12)The purpose of this study was to compare the kinetics and kinematics of running in HOKA shoes to standard shoes. Sixteen subjects (8 male, 8 female) who ran at least 6 miles per week and had not had a lower extremity ... -
A kinetic and kinematic comparison of the grab start and track start in swimming
(1997-08)Fifteen collegiate swimmers (8 females, mean age = 18.38,7 males, mean age = 19.43) volunteered as subjects to determine differences between 5 kinematic variables and 2 kinetic variables using the grab start and track ... -
Kinetic comparison of the power development between the hang clean, jump shrug and high pull
(2012-05)PURPOSE: To compare the kinetics of the hang clean (HC), jump shrug (JS), and high pull (HP) when performed at different relative loads. METHODS: Seventeen men with at least 2 years of training experience with the HC ... -
“Knowing where we’ve been, and what we’ve overcome is key”: the role of campus environment on development of recovery identity in members of a collegiate recovery program
(2020-05)The purpose of the phenomenoloical study was to understand the lived experiences of student participants in a collegiate recovery program, with a focus on recovery identity development. At the core of this study were two ... -
Knowledge, awareness, and practices related to nitrate well water testing among private well owners in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
(2010-05-19)Nitrate, a naturally occurring ion in the environment is one of the most common causes of contaminated groundwater. The primary concern with ingestion of nitrate contaminated groundwater is a condition called infant ... -
Laboratory colonization of one mosquito species and cytogenetic analysis of two genera and four species in the Myrick Marsh floodplain of La Crosse, Wisconsin
(1975)The objectives of this study were: to gain basic information about mosquito chromosome number and morphology; to find out how and to what extent the chromosomes of genera and species found in a geographical area differ ... -
Lactate metabolism during maximal work
(1977)The metabolism of lactate was studied in a group of male varsity track athletes (Ne17) aged 18-22, during a multi-stage treadmill test to mac. VO2. Two subgroups of the total group, consisting of sprinters (N=9) and ... -
Larval Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) acceptance of formulated diets based on maternal lineage
(2022-12)Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) populations declined throughout the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins during the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to overexploitation and habitat degradation. Aquaculture ... -
Leadership and counselor characteristics of teen leadership programs at midwestern summer camps
(2013-08)Literature about summer camp leadership and teen programs lacks information on the importance of leadership characteristics, activities and strategies for teaching those characteristics, and the relationship to staff ... -
Leadership expression in four-year public institutions: An exploration of characteristics and strategies of academic deans
(2020-05)Higher education needs prepared leaders now more than ever. The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study is to explore leadership characteristics and strategies of academic affairs deans at four-year public ... -
Learning, civic engagement, and digital media : a case study of young adolescents making games and animations about civic issues
(2013-05)The purpose of this study is to examine how young adolescents use digital technologies including games, animation and storytelling for learning and participation in civic engagement. Specifically, this study examines youth ... -
Left vcntricuk function during anobic and resistance exercise
(2000-12)Resistance exercise (RE) has become an important component of cardiac rehabilitation programs. However, the potential for exaggerated BP responses during RE raises concerns about the stability of LV function during RE. ... -
The Life and Times of Thomas Scott Johnson as Revealed by the Thomas Johnson Papers, Emphasis 1865-1900
(1971-08)The Life and Times of Thomas Scott Johnson as Revealed by the Thomas Scott Johnson Papers-Emphasis 1865-1900 presents a biographical sketch of Thomas S. Johnson with emphasis focused on the years 1865 to 1900. It 1s the ... -
Linking precipitation and atmospheric deposition to methylmercury concentration in larval dragonflies
(2020-12)Aquatic ecosystems within the Laurentian Great Lakes region are contaminated with methylmercury (MeHg). Atmospheric deposition of inorganic mercury (Hg) from anthropogenic and recycled sources constitutes the primary input ... -
Location matters: an eighteen-year spatial and temporal analysis of the recolonization of a disjunct population of gray wolves (Canis lupus)
(2019-08)Most gray wolves in the United States live in disjunct populations. Management of isolated populations is important in sustaining the species. The Central Forest Region (CFR) of Wisconsin is home to one such disjunct ... -
Long term effects of pre-workout supplementation on clinical health markers in recreationally active females
(2017-12)Consuming a multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement (MIPS) to enhance physical capabilities has become increasingly popular. However limited data is available regarding the long term safety of consuming such products. ... -
The long-term effects of a multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement on exercise performance in active females
(2017-05)Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements (MIPS) are popularly used to enhance exercise performance, but little is known regarding the long term effects. Further, limited data are available in female populations. Therefore, ... -
The long-term effects of pre-workout supplementation on resting energy expenditure and body composition in recreationally active females
(2017-05)Multiple ingredient pre-workout supplements (MIPS) are purported to offer favorable acute metabolic changes potentially leading to improvements in body composition over time. However, there is limited information available ... -
Long-term predictive validity of the ACT at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
(1980-12)The study attempted to determine the validity of students' ACT scores, other selected ACT variables, high school rank in class, and overall high school grade point average (GPA) as predictors of freshman and senior GPA at ...