Functional Skill Training And Group Therapy Treatment Following A Total Hip Arthroplasty In The Acute Care Setting: A Case Report

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common degenerative condition, often developed during middle and older ages, especially in those with more active lifestyles. Although OA can occur in any joint throughout the body, it most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip. In 2011 more than 28 million people in the United States were estimated to have OA. OA can lead to pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion, decreased strength, and in turn an overall decline in functional ability. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is becoming more widely utilized as a means for gaining mobility and independence when a person’s degenerative hip is no longer allowing their desired level of function. With the aging population and increased need for THA, research suggests there is a strong need for physical therapy in order for patients to achieve optimal functional results. Current literature supports the use of early mobilization and functional task oriented training, however there is minimal research in support or in refute of the use of group therapy treatment. Although many articles have been published regarding THA, not many include the acute care setting and short-term rehabilitation benefits. The purpose of this case report is to provide an overview of hip OA and THA, and to report on a specific case describing the examination, management, and outcomes of a patient with a THA in the acute care setting.https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/1074/thumbnail.jp

A Preliminary Analysis of Saw Mark Degeneration in Bone Due to the Application of Hydrated Calcium Oxide

The use of calcium oxide (lime) in both agricultural and burial customs has been seen since the Iron Age. Due to this usage, the myth stating that the application of this chemical will expedite the complete destruction of human remains developed. This myth, in conjunction to historical and contemporary instances of its usage related to criminal activities has demonstrated a need to better understand the interactions of this chemical with bony tissue, particularly as it relates to saw cutmarks. Using pig elements as proxies for human remains, this research aims to systematically examine the degenerative effects resulting from the application of calcium oxide to bone with traumatic defects, specifically as it pertains to class characteristics commonly found in saw cutmarks on bone. At the conclusion of a four week duration while utilizing two depositional contexts, the saw cutmarks on the remains did not display any significant alterations that may be attributed to the chemical application of calcium oxide

Markings : design through circumstances

Thesis (M. Arch)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1987.MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH.Includes bibliographical references (p. 125).This thesis begins as a recording of existing "markings" found on the Massachusetts Cape Cod landscape. The term markings is used throughout to mean: a natural occurrence to the landscape or in human behavior related to the landscape which records a moment in time and space. The design of a summer sheltered place in Truro, Cape Cod is based upon the process implied in my use of the term markings. The second piece of this exploration is the journey from image to building. The creation of the sheltered place was designed to allow for inhabiting the land without destroying it. This thesis project is a physical and visual recording of that journey.by Heidi Johnson.M.Arc

SLICES: Critical Theory as Praxis and Research-Based Service Learning

Abstract: In an era of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, both in the larger U.S. society and in institutions of higher education, using teaching strategies that explicitly address racial justice can be a meaningful way to engage a diverse student. Service Learning Initiative for Community Engagement in Sociology (SLICES) is a research-based program in the Department of Sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas that uses critical theories as praxis to foster academic and professional development, and civic engagement while paying particular attention racial justice. This paper describes the use of Feminist Standpoint Theory and Information Has Value as theoretical tools for course curriculum development, larger program design, and community involvement. Key words: critical theory, Feminist Standpoint Theory, service learning, community based participatory action research, Information Has Value Acknowledgements: The authors would like to extend our appreciation the two blind reviewers for their thoughtful and comprehensive comments. SLICES’ work would not be possible without the support of our UNLV campus partners. We would like to thank the Office of Student Engagement and Diversity, the Office of Undergraduate Research, University Libraries Social Sciences Librarian, Heidi Johnson, and the Office of Career Services. We would also like to thank Sociologists for Women in Society for their generous support from the Social Action Grant and the Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Award program funding support for SLICES staffing positions. And the first author would like to thank José Luis Meléndrez, M.S.W., Executive Director of Community Partnerships, UNLV School of Community Health, for modeling commitment to community engagement and mentorship

The Effect of Music Familiarity on Students’ Reading Comprehension Performance

The current study examined 85 university students’ performance in a reading comprehension task under three conditions: silence, familiar, or unfamiliar music. The results indicated that the students in the familiar music condition performed significantly worse than those in the silent conditions, as well as those in the unfamiliar music condition

Diabetes Prevention

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy. If not treated properly, medicine is recommended = A2GDM. Both are preventable

An Energy Use and Emissions Inventory of Cedarville University (2003-2013)

The rising cost of fossil fuels has been paralleled by an interest in maximizing efficiency and conservation at all levels (individual to corporate). Amidst this the burning of fossil fuels carries with it concerns regarding the contribution of the resulting emissions to climate change. This has generated interest in energy conservation and the use of renewable energy. In this time period Cedarville University has demonstrated a strong interest in managing its energy use (and associated greenhouse gas emissions) with emphasis on cost effectiveness. Thus, the objective of our study is to analyze Cedarville University’s energy use and carbon emissions from 2008 through the end of 2013. We will collect data on all sources of energy use and related emissions including electricity consumption, natural gas for heating, commuting, gasoline consumption, trash output, water use, and paper use. These data will be organized into the Campus Carbon Calculator to determine how much each factor contributes toward the campus’ carbon footprint. We will use the data to analyze the efficiency of the campus’ energy use by investigating energy use and emissions per student and per square foot of building space over the last decade. These data will serve as an update to the energy audit completed in 2008. Furthermore this will serve as a baseline to compare the lasting impact of the campus efficiency upgrades as well as the 2 megawatt solar array installed in March 2013

Avian Foraging Patterns in Crop Field Edges Adjacent to Woody Habitat

As natural predators of pest insects, woodland birds provide biological pest suppression in crop fields adjacent to woody edges. Although many birds using these habitats forage widely, earlier studies have found that most foraging activity occurs within 50 m of the woody edge. The goals of this study were to determine the primary area of use, or functional edge, for birds foraging in crop fields adjacent to woody edges, and to evaluate their foraging distance patterns. During the summers of 2005 and 2006, avian foraging behavior was observed at 12 research sites in east central Nebraska that contained either a shelterbelt or woody riparian edge. At each site, perches were provided at 10 m intervals out from the edge and insect larvae were placed in feeders at random locations to simulate a pest insect food resource. Birds were recorded foraging in five distance categories out from the edge (0–10, 10–20, 20–30, 30–40, and 40–50 m). Seven species foraged primarily within 20 m of the edge (72% all observations; 79% without perch or feeder observations). Ten species foraged throughout the plots but six of these generally foraged more often (45% and 49%) and four less often (30% and 30%) within 20 m of the edge. The 13 species that tended to forage more often within 20 m of the edge, with 56% of their foraging overall in this area, also tended to forage farther when perch and feeder observations were included, indicating willingness to forage farther when food resources were available. Based on a repeated measures analysis of variance, foraging distances appeared to be greater at sites with soybean as the planted crop, although this apparent trend was significant for only some species. There was no clear difference in foraging distances outward from shelterbelt versus riparian sites. These results indicate that conservation efforts within the 20 m functional edge offer potential to enhance the sustainability of both birds and crops in agricultural

Avian Foraging Patterns in Crop Field Edges Adjacent to Woody Habitat

As natural predators of pest insects, woodland birds provide biological pest suppression in crop fields adjacent to woody edges. Although many birds using these habitats forage widely, earlier studies have found that most foraging activity occurs within 50 m of the woody edge. The goals of this study were to determine the primary area of use, or functional edge, for birds foraging in crop fields adjacent to woody edges, and to evaluate their foraging distance patterns. During the summers of 2005 and 2006, avian foraging behavior was observed at 12 research sites in east central Nebraska that contained either a shelterbelt or woody riparian edge. At each site, perches were provided at 10 m intervals out from the edge and insect larvae were placed in feeders at random locations to simulate a pest insect food resource. Birds were recorded foraging in five distance categories out from the edge (0–10, 10–20, 20–30, 30–40, and 40–50 m). Seven species foraged primarily within 20 m of the edge (72% all observations; 79% without perch or feeder observations). Ten species foraged throughout the plots but six of these generally foraged more often (45% and 49%) and four less often (30% and 30%) within 20 m of the edge. The 13 species that tended to forage more often within 20 m of the edge, with 56% of their foraging overall in this area, also tended to forage farther when perch and feeder observations were included, indicating willingness to forage farther when food resources were available. Based on a repeated measures analysis of variance, foraging distances appeared to be greater at sites with soybean as the planted crop, although this apparent trend was significant for only some species. There was no clear difference in foraging distances outward from shelterbelt versus riparian sites. These results indicate that conservation efforts within the 20 m functional edge offer potential to enhance the sustainability of both birds and crops in agricultural