-
A Study to Evaluate Older Adults' Experiences with a Physical Therapy Educational Service Learning Project
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the experiences of community-dwelling older adults following completion of a home safety visit and exercise workbook which are delivered and facilitated through telehealth visits within a physical therapy educational service learning project and in collaboration with a non-profit community partner.
-
Fall Recovery Training for Older Adults in Continuous Care Facilities
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect that a new fall prevention training program has on the fall incidence of long-term care facility residents at high-risk of falling.
-
A Study to Develop a Vestibular and Balance Function Measure (VBFM) Tool
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is develop a tool called the Vestibular and Balance Function Measure (VBFM) to evaluate vertigo, dizziness, or balance problems that affect patients; ability to perform tasks and participate in activities.
-
A Study to Determine if the Video Head Impulse Test has Sufficient Sensitivity and Specificity for Adding to Routine Clinical Practice
Rochester, MN
The present study is designed to examine the sensitivity and specificity of the video head impulse test. The testing performed for this study is routinely ordered by referring physicians and widely used in clinical practice. It is a purpose of this study to determine whether the video head impulse test has sufficient sensitivity and specificity to warrant adding this device to routine clinical practice.
-
The Relationship between Star Excursion Balance Test Performance and Hip Strength, Self- Report Outcomes and Core Stability in Patients 12 Weeks Status Post Hip Arthroscopy
Minneapolis, MN
The purpose of this study is to understand recovery, hip and trunk strength in patients after hip arthroscopy.
-
Balance Test in Hockey Players While Wearing Skates
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to investigate the reliability of a modified King-Devick (K-D) Balance Test in hockey players. The KD test is typically performed in stocking feet. The modified test under study will be conducted while hockey players are wearing hockey skates in order to evaluate if this modified test might contribute to a quick concussion screen at a hockey rink.
-
Pilot Project on External Vestibular Prosthesis in Chronic Subjective Dizziness
Rochester, MN
This pilot study is focused on what assistance an external prosthetic device, the BalanceBelt™ can provide in the:
- assessment and
- treatment for patients with Chronic Subjective Dizziness (CSD).
The BalanceBelt has sensitive detectors for movement in the anterior/posterior and medial/lateral planes and provides the person wearing the device vibro-tactile feedback as to the persons orientation with respect to gravity. The device is a full self contained device that is comfortably worn around the waist over a light weight shirt. The device is non-FDA approved and is in its final stages of beta testing. Patients ...