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Preliminary Analysis Of The Feasibility And Effectiveness Of Whole Body Vibration As A Therapeutic Intervention In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Kai Williams, Chris Goldstraw, Sheila Kellagher, Steven Tham, William E. Amonette

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Skeletal muscle sarcopenia results in loss of strength, power and functional capabilities leading to decreased independence and an increased reliance on the healthcare system. Exercise is an effective countermeasure to age related loss of muscle, but may be difficult in elderly patients with complex functional limitations. Whole body vibration (WBV) is a novel tool used to stimulate the neuromuscular system; research indicates it may improve strength, power, and balance in many populations. Purpose: The purposes of this study were to determine if WBV training is feasible in a skilled nursing facility and if standard of care (SOC) with augmented WBV …

Timed Up-And-Go Scores Are Associated With Balance But Not Lower-Extremity Force Production In Elderly Skilled Nursing Facility Patients, Christopher Barnett, Kai Williams, Chris Goldstraw, Sheila Kellagher, Steven Tham, William E. Amonette

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Aging is associated with numerous deleterious muscular, skeletal, and neurologic adaptations that may result in functional performance decrements. These decrements are accelerated during periods of unplanned physical inactivity (e.g. hospitalization). Reductions in gait velocity are well documented in the elderly and may result from fear of falling, poor balance, or inability to accelerate because of reduced ground reaction force capabilities. Purpose: To determine if timed up-and-go scores were related to balance or lower extremity force production in skilled nursing facility patients. Methods: Data were collected on 40 patients (77.1±1.4y; 164.2±1.7cm; 75.3±3.3 kg) in an inpatient skilled nursing facility. The 15 …

Pilot Study For Using Ecg In Pre-Participation Physical Exams In Collegiate Athletes, Bryan Ruiz, Matthew Massingill, Michael Cedeno, Jamie Cvikel, Steve Simpson, Joe Priest, Jennifer Blevins-Mcnaughton

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Title[j1] : Pilot Study for Using ECG in Pre-participation Physical Exams in Collegiate Athletes

Authors: Bryan Ruiz, Mathew Massingill, Mike Cedeno, Steve Simpson, Joe Priest, Jennifer Blevins-McNaughton (Clinical Exercise Research Facility, Tarleton State University, masters)

Background and Purpose: Disagreement exists in the sports medicine field concerning the best way to recognize and prevent unexpected deaths in sports. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the extent to which using 12-lead ECG in pre-participation physical exams (PPE) meet diagnostic criteria for sudden cardiac death.

Methods: Twenty-seven (N = 27) Division II athletes ages …

Pilot Study For Pre-Existing Conditions In Pre-Participation Physical Exams In Collegiate Athletes, Matthew Massingill, Bryan Ruiz, Michael Cedeno, Jamie Cvikel, Steve Simpson, Joe Priest, Jennifer Blevins-Mcnaughton

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Title[j1] : Pilot Study for Pre-existing Conditions in Pre-participation Physical Exams in Collegiate Athletes

Authors: Mathew Massingill, Bryan Ruiz, Mike Cedeno, Jamie Cvikel Steve Simpson, Joe Priest, Jennifer Blevins-McNaughton (Clinical Exercise Research Facility, Tarleton State University, masters)

Background and Purpose: Disagreement exists in the sports medicine field concerning the best way to recognize and prevent unexpected deaths in sports. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the extent to which suspect cardiac conditions were present during pre-participation physical exams (PPE) in collegiate athletes.

Methods: Twenty-seven (N = 27) Division II athletes ages …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Disrupts Mental And Physical Function In Female Endurance Athletes, Emily B. Crohare, Jorge Granados

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Disrupts Mental and Physical Function in Female Endurance Athletes

Emily B. Crohare¹(Master’s), Jorge Granados¹, Trevor Gillum², Matthew Kuennen¹

West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX¹ California Baptist University, Riverside, CA²

Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is common among female endurance athletes. This disorder, characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, inflammation, and disturbed bowel function, can also contribute to severe anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Quercetin has been used to combat pain, inflammation and fatigue in healthy athletic populations, but its efficacy in female endurance athletes with IBS is unknown. PURPOSE: To determine whether …

Increasing Strength And Muscle Mass In Hiv+ Men Recovering From Substance Abuse, Carianne M. Cregar, Jakob L. Vingren, John H. Curtis, Kiannah Williams, Julius F. Cantu, David W. Hill

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The combination of substance (drug and/or alcohol) abuse and infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can result in the development of several co-morbidities, including muscle wasting. Resistance training could, therefore, be an important tool in the treatment of substance addiction/abuse and HIV. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of resistance training on measures of muscle mass and strength in the context of co-occurring substance abuse and HIV. METHODS: Seventeen untrained men (Mean ± SD: 42 ± 11 years, 89.7 ± 16.0 kg, 179.7 ± 9.1 cm, 18.9 ± 5.5 %fat) who are infected with …

The Effect Of Work Rate On Oxygen Uptake Kinetics During Exhaustive Severe Intensity Cycling Exercise, Jennifer L. Sylvester, Samantha D. Burdette, Steven W. Cross, Nosa O. Idemudia, John H. Curtis, Jakob L. Vingren, David W. Hill

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The effect of work rate on oxygen uptake kinetics during exhaustive severe intensity cycling exercise

Jennifer L. Sylvester, Samantha D. Burdette, Steven W. Cross, Nosa O. Idemudia, John, H. Curtis, Jakob L. Vingren, David W. Hill.

Applied Physiology Laboratory, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

During exhaustive severe intensity exercise, the oxygen uptake (VO₂) increases exponentially, with a time constant of ~30 s. After ~1 to 2 min, a slow component emerges and drives the VO₂ to its maximum. There are clear differences in the VO₂ response profile across exercise intensity domains. These disparities might not …