Thesis (M.S.W.)--Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, Mass., 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 56-58).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Delaware, 2005 . / Principal faculty advisor: Irene S. Davis, Physical Therapy Department. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [100]-103).

Thesis (M.S.)--Montana State University--Bozeman, 2007. / Typescript. Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Michael E. Hahn. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-56).

This report examines three common overuse injuries in recreational runners: patellofemoral pain syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome and plantar fasciitis. The anatomy of the knee, hip and foot is presented and discussed as it relates to each condition before exploring the mechanism of injury. A review of the literature for each injury includes various risk factors such as muscle weakness, muscle tightness and specific biomechanical factors potentially leading to injury. Recommendations for standard physical therapy exercises are included at the end of each chapter should injury occur. Finally, a preventative routine, developed with guidance from the practitioners at Sports Performance International is presented at the end of the report, taking into consideration the risk factors for overuse injury outlined previously, intended to reduce the likelihood of time being taken off due to pain or swelling. / text

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A controversy exists among contempory coaches and physiologists relative to the effectiveness of interval vs. continuous running. The purpose of this study was to compare interval and continuous running on the aerobic capacities of young men. Twelve college age men were divided into two groups, matched according to V02 max (ml/kg-min). One group trained on a short distance (110-660 yards) interval program, while the other group trained on long, steady, continuous runs. Both groups were tested, trained, and re-examined. The testing periods consisted of one all out run to exhaustion and at least two submaximal runs, all on thetreadmill. Variables recorded were V02 (ml/kg-min), V02 (1/min), VE , and heart rate. It was found that both training methods significantly increased the aerobic capacity in terms of V02 max (ml/kg-min); however, neither method was superior. In addition, it was noted that both training methods reduced the cost of running in terms of V02 (1/min) and heart rate but neither method was more effective.

This investigation was concerned with the potential effectiveness of an aerobic running program in the reduction of anxiety. Anxiety was defined in this investigation as a subject's score on the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS).

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Medicine (Exercise Science) Johannesburg, 1997 / This investigation examined the cross- training effect of swim training on middle distance running performance. Eight, healthy, untrained subjects (mean age + SD = 24.63 + 2.77 yrs) participated in a 12 week. swim training program. Before and immediately following the training period, measurements were made of: maximal oxygen consumption (V03 max.) (treadmill); anaerobic capacity (Wingate test); knee and shoulder muscle strength (isokinetic dynamometer); 100m and 200m swim time- trials; and 400m and 800m run time-trials. VO- max. increased from a mean of 42.06 + 5.1 ml/kg/min. to 45.39 + 5.05 ml/kg/min. (8.137. ; p< 0.005). The 100m, 200m swim times and the 400m, 800m run times improved significantly in response to the swimming training (p< 0.0001). Dynamometry showed significant inc reases in power and work during knee flexion at an angular velocity of 60 °/sec; knee extension at 245 °/sec; and during shoulder f1 ex ion and extension at 195 and 245 °/sec. The Wingate test however, did not show any changes after the training period. A cross-training effect by swim training on running performance was attained among the untrained, non- competitive swimmers of this study. While mode of activity was non- specific, a training response was attained by keeping the intensity and volume of the swim training specific to middle distance run training. / IT2017

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