University of Nebraska at Omaha Department of Biomechanics Annual Report Spring 2019

This report contains: A letter from the Director: Dr. Nick Stergiou Articles about Updates: Center for Research in Human Movement Variability Articles about the Updates: Department of Biomechanics Articles on Exciting News Article about Beyond the Boarders Articles on Outreach and Highlightshttps://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1015/thumbnail.jp

University of Nebraska at Omaha Department of Biomechanics Annual Report Spring 2018

This report contains: A letter from the Director: Dr. Nick Stergiou Articles about Updates from the Center for research in Human Movement Variability Articles about Updates from the Department of Biomechanics Article about Other Exciting Events Articles about Beyond our Boarders Article about Outreach and Highlightshttps://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1016/thumbnail.jp

Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences Annual Report 2013-2014

2013-2014 Annual Report of the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Scienceshttps://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cnhs-archive/1000/thumbnail.jp

Biomechanics Annual Report, Fall 2014

This annual report features: Letter from the Directer; COBRE Grant Press Release Updates - Our New Building; Visitors; Moving on Up; Why Choose BRB as a Student?; Where Are They Now?; From the Bench to the Market Projects - Neuroscience; NASA: Stimulation of the Sensory System; Motor Development; Variability Studies; Path Integration; Peripheral Artery Disease and Aging Other Content - Beyond our Borders; Journal Club; Awards; Faculty Travels; Conferences; NE Science Fest; Campaign for Nebraskahttps://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1011/thumbnail.jp

University of Nebraska at Omaha Department of Biomechanics Annual Report 2020-2021

This report contains: A letter from the Director: Dr. Nick Stergiou Articles about the Department of Biomechanics\u27 reach Articles on research that impacts the community Article about the Movcentr Impact Articles on how the department persevered and responded during the pandemic Article on the people of UNO Biomechanics Student Centered articles and In the News.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1013/thumbnail.jp

Innovator - Summer 2022

05 - The Provost’s Column 08 - Time Machine: John K. Mitchell’s Automaton Chess Player12 - The Nexus: News at Jefferson22 - Empowering Amputees to Conquer the Seas26 - The Legend: Coach Herb Magee ’63, HOF ’1134 - Common Threads38 - Pitch Please44 - Question & Innovate: Natasha A. Trice ’1448 - The Future is Now Farewell to Dr. Stephen K. Klasko52 - A Father’s Life Inspires a Son’s Giving54 - Reimagine60 - Ram Roundup64 - Class Notes72 - In Memor

2014 California\u27s Lanterman Act 45 Years Later: A Study of Service Recipients\u27 and Providers\u27 Experiences with the Law\u27s Legacies

The California Disability Services Association (CDSA), an association of community-based nonprofit and for-profit organizations that provide assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, decided in 2013 that it was time to take a close-up look at the impact of the legislation 45 years after the act became law. It collaborated with the University of San Diego’s Caster Family Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Research (the Caster Center) to conduct a focus group study exploring perceptions of, and experiences with, disability services in California.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-legislation/1000/thumbnail.jp

Annual Report 2021

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Physical Activity and Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction as Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical activity levels have decreased and sitting time has increased. This is a major concern as physical inactivity increases the risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. Evidence also indicates that COVID-19 survivors can experience reduced physical function (i.e., ability to complete daily living activities) long after acute illness. Currently, there are no evidence-based guidelines for recovering physical function following COVID-19 infection. Exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) presents a promising rehabilitation strategy as the benefits of traditional exercise can be achieved using lower intensities. However, several barriers such as cost, access to equipment, and lack of standardized methods limit its use. The goal of this research was to promote and facilitate the use of physical activity as a critical form of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. With study 1, I implemented a community-based program to provide free physical activity resources to the rural Upper Peninsula during the pandemic. Physical activity was promoted through a widespread media campaign and over 260 virtual home-based workouts were delivered to community members using several platforms (i.e., Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, TV, DVD). With study 2, I developed a working hypothesis and theoretical framework for using BFR to help restore physical function in those individuals infected with COVID-19. Specifically, I hypothesized that passive BFR modalities can mitigate losses of muscle mass and muscle strength that occur during acute infection and 2) exercise with BFR can serve as an effective alternative to traditional higher intensity exercise for regaining muscle mass, muscle strength, and aerobic capacity during convalescence. With study 3, I collected laboratory-based measures using Doppler ultrasound and anthropometric techniques in healthy adults (n=143) and applied linear regression methods to develop and validate a prediction equation for performing BFR without the need for specialized equipment. Finally, with study 4, I developed and usability tested a web-based application designed to serve as user support tool that aids physical therapists in implementing BFR. Collectively, my research addressed two major public health problems (COVID-19 and physical inactivity) and sought to enhance accessibility of physical activity and exercise with BFR during the pandemic and beyond

Toward a Global History of Inclusive Travel

This paper provides an overview of the development of inclusive travel and tourism, from its origins in the United States and Europe following World War I and II to its current status as an increasingly important and viable movement worldwide. The paper investigates the key roles played by disability organizations, disability rights legislation, technological change, international organizations and pioneers within the travel and tourism industry. Developments are described sector by sector for air travel, ground transport, the cruise lines and the hospitality industry. While the primary historical focus is the U.S., the paper also highlights advances taking place in Dubai, Egypt, India, Japan, South Africa, Thailand and other countries. It concludes with a case study by José Isola of the development of inclusive travel in Peru. Mr. Isola also describes disability conferences that took place in South America in 2004. It is hoped others will begin to investigate the development of inclusive travel in their own countries and regions and contribute to a truly global history