HPD Research Day | February 16, 2018

63 Atrium – Poster 68 12:15-1:15 p.m. High and Low Impact Physical Activity Positively Influences Female Bone Density Tobin Silver, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Anya Ellerbroek, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Sarah Knafo, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Corey Peacock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Jaime Tartar, Ph.D., Associate Professor, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University Jose Antonio, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Objective. The aim of the current study was to add to the current literature the effects of high and low impact physical activity on female bone health. Background. Exploring lower cost preventative measures to improve bone density may reduce the physical and financial repercussions associated with health risks such as osteoporosis. Methods. Fifty-four female athletes total bone mineral density was tested using a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) machine. Athletes were defined as either high intensity (HI) or low intensity (LI) based on training mode. Results. There was not a significant difference between groups in bone mineral density for HI females (M=1.25, SD=0.10) and LI females (M=1.22, SD=0.11); t(51) = -1.057, p=.295. Conclusion. Females that regularly take part in either high or low intensity activities may benefit from having improved bone mineral density. Atrium – Poster 69 12:15-1:15 p.m. Reference Values for Assessing Localized Hand Edema or Lymphedema Using Skin Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC) Inter-Hand Ratios Scarlett Somarriba, OMS-I, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Evelina Arzanova, OMS-I, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Samar Eisa, OMS-I, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Harvey N. Mayrovitz, Ph.D., Professor, College of Medical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Objective. To determine inter-hand TDC ratio thresholds in healthy persons as a first step in developing reference values for detecting edema or lymphedema that manifest at hand sites. Background. TDC measurements, which are strongly dependent on tissue water, have been used for early detection of breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema and for tracking changes associated with treatment. The best indicator is the ratio of the at-risk limb to the non-affected limb. Forearm data exists in the literature but there are no reference values of hands. Methods. A total of 70 healthy women (35 YOUNG and 35 MATURE) were evaluated after signing an IRB approved consent. TDC was measured on the hand dorsum bilaterally with a device that contacts the skin for about 7 seconds and measures to a depth of 2-3 mm. Results. Compared to the YOUNG group, TDC values of the hand dorsum of the MATURE group were statistically significantly less (p< 0.008-0.002 ). However, the dominant to non-dominant TDC ratio was similar for YOUNG and MATURE (1.017 ± 0.109 VS. 1.035 ± 0.090, p= 0.452). The distribution of all TDC ratios were demonstrated a Gaussian distribution and a plausible conservative reference threshold TDC ratio for the distribution was determined by the mean value, 1.026, plus 2.0 SD which equals 1.226 and rounded to 1.23. Conclusion. An age-independent inter-hand TDC threshold ratio of 1.23 can be potentially useful for hand edema or lymphedema detection and is a good initial starting threshold to apply as a clinical indicator. Atrium – Poster 70 12:15-1:15 p.m. Potential Utility of Sacral Skin Temperature to Detect Patients at High Risk for Pressure Injury Paige Spagna, OMS-II, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Martha C. Taylor, RN, Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Harvey N. Mayrovitz, Ph.D., Professor, College of Medical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University