This online database contains the full-text of PhD dissertations and Masters’ theses of Wilfrid Laurier University students from 1982 forward. These documents are made available for personal study and research purposes only, in accordance with the Canadian Copyright Act and the Creative Commons license—CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivative Works). Under this license, works must always be attributed to the copyright holder (original author), cannot be used for any commercial purposes, and may not be altered. Any other use would require the permission of the copyright holder. Students can choose to withdraw their dissertation and/or thesis from this database. For additional inquiries, please contact the repository administrator via e-mail or by telephone at 519-884-0710 ext. 2073.
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Spinal Motor Neuron Excitability During Fatigue, Nathalie Cecire
Exploring the potential neuromuscular adaptations associated with sprint interval training, Samer Hassan
An in-depth analysis of the health and wellbeing of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, Brianne Redquest, Paula Fletcher Dr., and Pam Bryden Dr.
The Facilitators and Barriers for Active Seniors Attending Physiotherapy, Derek Wood
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
INVESTIGATING THERAPIES FOR FREEZING OF GAIT TARGETING THE COGNITIVE, LIMBIC, AND SENSORIMOTOR DOMAINS, Rebecca Chow
Exploring the relationship between group cohesion and compassion in varsity athletes, Theo Chu
The fatigue-associated changes in estimates of persistent inward current in human motor neurons, Chris Compton
Sprint Interval Training: Assessing effectiveness and adherence in a real-world setting, Gregory Howe
Dynamic Balance Control and Segmental Orientation While Listening During Walking: Effects of Age and Hearing Loss, Sin Tung Lau
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF INTERLEUKIN-6 ON APPETITE REGULATORY PEPTIDES IN LEAN AND OBESE SEDENTARY MALES, Greg L. McKie
Differences in perceptions of aperture crossing during a virtual reality choice reaction task between non-athletes and varsity athletes, Jaime Mitchell
The Sidewalk Problem: An examination of the avoidance behaviours employed during a head-on collision course with an approaching person, Lana M. Pfaff
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Female Retirement Living Seniors and Their Social Relationships, Kathy Procyk
EXPLORING LACTATE’S ROLE IN APPETITE REGULATION FOLLOWING HIGH-INTENSITY EXERCISE, Luke W. Vanderheyden
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity, and Mobile Apps Among University Students, Emily E. Dunn
Developing and Testing Quality Indicators for Seriously-ill Home Care Clients in Ontario, Lisa Harman
The Effect of Twist on the Mechanical Properties of the Intervertebral Disc, Maxine Harvey-Burgess
Health-Related Quality Of Life And Physical Activity In University Employees, Meghan Hoefs
Task-dependent Modulation of Cortical Excitability and Balance Control in Individuals with Post-concussion Syndrome, Kristen Kaster, Jayne M. Kalmar Ms., and Michael E. Cinelli Mr
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Intervertebral Disc Puncture, Inflammation, and Tissue Mechanics Using a Rat-Tail Model., Brigitte Laird
The relationships of role conflict with role ambiguity, role efficacy, and task cohesion: A study of interdependent university sport teams, Brennan Petersen
Peripheral Visual Motion Sensitivity in Previously Concussed, Asymptomatic Individuals, Alyssa Prangley
The Effects of a 12-Week Custom Foot Orthotic Intervention on the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot, and Dynamic Stability During Unexpected Gait Termination in Healthy Young Adults, Katrina Protopapas
An evaluation of older adults’ perceptions of psychological well-being when participating in community centre programs, Kayla Rellinger
Moving and Improving: Investigating Physical Activity Patterns for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Kristen Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The effects of external focus of attention exercise rehabilitation on dual task walking in Parkinson's disease, Eric N. Beck
The Effects of a Lateral Ankle Sprain on Balance and Jumping Performance in Varsity Athletes, Jennifer Childs
The Influence of Hip Mobility and Fatigue on Spinal Flexion and Muscle Activation in Rugby Scrum Performance, Joshua D. Clayton
The Effects of a Low Back Pain Vibration Modality on Trunk Postural Control, Adam R. Cornwall
EXAMINING QUALITY INDICATOR RATES FOR OLDER HOME CARE CLIENTS WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT (DSI) AND EXPLORING THE HETEROGENEITY WITHIN DSI., Jacob G S Davidson and Dawn M. Guthrie
The Influence of Joint-site, Limb Preference, and Physical Activity on Joint Position Sense, Amanda N. Forsyth
Exploring How Parents Influence Role Acceptance of Youth Athletes Through Multiple Perspectives, Michael J. Godfrey
Can a Power Training Program Reduce Fall Risk Factors in Parkinson's Disease?, Brittany Intzandt
An Exploratory Approach to Manipulating Dynamic Stability: Investigating the Role of Visual Control during a Precision Foot Placement Task, Russell CG Kennedy
Factors Influencing Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Rural Ontario Paramedics, Tonya A. Leduc
The Contribution of the Cerebello-thalamo-cortical Circuit to the Pathology of Non-dopaminergic Responsive Parkinson's Disease Symptoms, Shannon C. Lefaivre
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Daughters/ Daughters-in-Law Providing Primary Informal Care to Their Mothers/ Mothers-in-Law with Dementia, Sarah MacFarlane
Investigating balance-enhancing effects of midsole hardness and thickness for older adult footwear, Elizabeth McLeod
Estimates of Persistent Inward Current Decline in Human Soleus Motor Units during Fatigue, Kirby Mendes
The effects of manipulated somatosensory input on simulated falls during walking, Sarah Mitchell-Ewart
What Lies Past Remission: The Perceived Late Effects of Pediatric Cancer, Monica L. Molinaro
THE 2D:4D RATIO, HANDEDNESS, AND SEX ACROSS THE AGE SPAN, Helen A M Protopapas Ms.
The bigger picture: Piecing together the experiences of family members living with high-functioning children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lauren Thomson
THE EFFECT OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE PHASE ON APPETITE-REGULATING HORMONES, logan townsend
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
An athletic approach to studying perception-action integration: Does sport-specific training, and the impact of injury, influence how individuals visually guide navigation?, Carmen Baker, Jennifer Campos Ph.D, and Michael E. Cinelli Ph.D.
ALTERNATE FOOT PLACEMENT: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF GAIT PARAMETERS, PLANAR OBSTACLE COMPLEXITY, AND ATHLETIC TRAINING, Brittany A. Baxter
Youth athlete leaders' use of transformational behaviours and relations to trust in the leader and sport outcomes, Amy M. Cubitt and Mark Eys
Investigation of low back and shoulder demand during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: the effect of different compression-ventilation ratios, Richard Scott Dainty
Estimates of persistent inward current in human motor neurons during postural sway, Ryan Foley and Jayne M. Kalmar Dr.
The therapeutic contributions of somatosensory feedback during exercise for those with Parkinson's disease, Matthew T. Lasswell
The Effect of Training Older Adults in Tai Chi and Compensatory Stepping on Balance Control, Hannah L. Moore Miss
Dancing with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Mixed Methods Investigation, Nicole Reinders
THE TEAM APPROACH TO THE PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION OF INJURED ATHLETES: WHAT IS THE COACH’S ROLE ANYWAY?, Leanne Smith
The Lived Experiences of Sandwich Generation Women and Their Health Behaviours, Allison Steiner
Transient Trunk Flexion: The Potential to Alleviate Low Back Pain During Prolonged Standing, Danielle M. Stewart
EMS Use by the Young Adult Population in the Region of Waterloo, Karen J. Totzke
THE APPLICATION OF HAND SWITCH COSTS TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING BIMANUAL MOVEMENTS: AN INVESTIGATION THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN, Gordon Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Physical fitness characteristics of an active firefighter population serving an urban area, Michael R. Antolini
Response to mental health calls: The frontline perspectives of police officers, communicators and administrators, Sarah C. Dougall
Gait Initiation Mechanics in Concussed Varsity Athletes, Adam Harper
An Exploratory Examination of Families Engaged in an Adventure Running Kids Program, Heather Isnor
Quantifying cognitive function in concussed athletes before and after acute exercise using a choice reaction time task, Stephanie A. Ramautar M.Sc. and Michael E. Cinelli Ph.D.
The Lived Experiences of Adult Siblings of Individuals with ASD, Brianne Redquest
IDENTITY ADAPTATION AND THE POTENTIAL FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL GROWTH FOLLOWING ADVERSITY FOR INJURED ATHLETES, Alanna M. Riordan and Jill Tracey
Effects of a Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Intervention on Athletes’ Psychological Responses Following Injury, Andrew S. Rollo Mr.
Laterality Across the Lifespan: The Effects of Task Complexity, Nicole Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
The Role of the Subtalar Joint and the Influence of Footwear Characteristics during Slip Perturbations, Jessica M.R. Berrigan
Concussions in Ice Hockey: Baseline Testing, Reporting Accuracy, and Cervical Functioning, Craig J. Coghlin
Evaluation of the Use of Healing Imagery in Athletic Injury Rehabilitation, Joel Cressman
A Qualitative Examination of Sport Transitions in First Year Collegiate Female Athletes, Carolyn McEwen
Are Health Care Professionals Addressing the Psychological Aspect of Athletic Injury? A Survey of Injured Athletes, Hayley C. Russell
The Influence of Plantar Cutaneous Stimulation on a Functional Test of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease, Rachel van Oostveen
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Effects of Estrogen Receptor Activation on Post-Exercise Muscle Satellite Cell Proliferation, Kareem Bunyan
The Influence of Concurrent Visual Feedback During Treadmill Training in Parkinson’s Disease, Rose Ellen Johnston
Piecing Together the Puzzle of Autism: Aspects of Its Effects on Children with the Condition and their Caregivers, Roula Markoulakis
An Examination of Intercollegiate Athletic Injury Tracking Systems Within Canadian Universities, Andrew D. Ross
The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Physical Activity Among Adolescents, Meredith Laurel Stockie
The Influence of Propyl Pyrazole Triol on the Post-Exercise Alpha Estrogen Receptor-Mediated Activation of Satellite Cells in Skeletal Muscle of Ovariectomized Rats, Amy Elisabeth Thomas
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
The Influence of Exercise Intensity on Exercise Induced Diaphragm Fatigue in Female Subjects, Anthony Errol Aqui
Effects of Orthotic Intervention during Running among Individuals with Functional Flatfoot, E. Anne Cunningham
Effects and Mechanisms of Female Sex Hormone Influence on Skeletal Muscle Inflammation, Sobia Iqbal
Contributions of Vision to Gait Improvement and Perceptual Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease, Chad A. Lebold
Non-Preferred Limb Performance Following Prolonged Training periods: Performance and Retention of Skills, Matthew Thomas Mayer
Evaluation of the Effects of Various Exercise Interventions on Parkinson’s Disease, Michael D. Sage