KINESIOLOGY final paper

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kine_final_paper_req.ppt

FINAL PAPER

START ASKING CLINICAL QUESTIONS…

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PAPER

  • Due: Thursday, August 3rd
  • 2-page discussion on a modality
  • Submit via BlackBoard as a word document
  • You will upload your assignment
  • 1” margin, 12 point Times New Roman, double spaced, your name and date on the top right corner
  • At least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, use citations for both in your discussion in APA format, include 1 additional “reference page” at the end, ATTACH THE COPY OF THE ARTICLES (full text) YOU USED when you turn it in!

CLINICAL QUESTIONS

  • PICO format

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Ice bag vs heat pack – which one is more effective in decreasing pain in patients with chronic PFSS?

PAPER (CONT)

  • Start thinking about your topic!
  • Examples
  • Cryotherapy: What’s the most effective application of ice bags in decreasing intramuscular temp?
  • Ultrasound: Does therapeutic ultrasound effectively improve function of the patients with chronic patellar tendinopathy?
  • Cervical Traction: What’s the most appropriate parameters to decrease cervical muscle spasm?
  • Acupuncture: What physiological effects can they bring? Effective to treat what kind of conditions?
  • Start going through the database search to see if your topic is too narrow/broad or just right