Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Kinesiology and Sport Studies
Date of Award
12-2003
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Diego de Hoyos
Committee Members
Thomas E. Coates, Diana Mozen
Abstract
Fifteen female subjects ages 13-16 were recruited to determine if differences exist in knee joint proprioception, with and without application of a neoprene knee sleeve (NKS), when performing reproduction of target angle test (RTA), movement sensation test (MS) using a Biodex testing machine, and single leg standing test. Ten subjects had not worn a NKS and five subjects had worn a NKS.
After completing all IRB approved documentation subjects underwent a test trial of each of the three testing methods. Subjects were randomly assigned a number that determined if the subject began the test trial with or without a NKS. Three starting angles were identified for the MS and the RTA tests; error was used to determine accuracy in both tests. The single leg stand tests consisted of the test subject closing her eyes and standing for as long as possible, no longer than five minutes, on her dominant leg.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Barrett, George Ballou, "The Effects of Neoprene Sleeve Application on Knee Joint Proprioception in Adolescent Female Athletes." (2003). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 839. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/839
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.