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Isokinetic Knee And Hip Torque In Ncaa Division I Female Soccer Athletes, Kelly A. Brooks, Samantha L. Clark
Isokinetic Knee And Hip Torque In Ncaa Division I Female Soccer Athletes, Kelly A. Brooks, Samantha L. Clark
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of isokinetic knee and hip torque to various physiological characteristics and soccer-specific variables, such as kick velocity (KV) and body fat percentage (BF%) specifically in female collegiate soccer players. METHODS: Anthropometric data was collected on 22 division I female soccer players. Maximum strength, explosive lower body power, agility, acceleration, speed, and aerobic power were tested. Anthropometric data was collected on age, height, weight, and body composition. Body composition was assessed using the Jackson-Pollock 3- Site Skinfold Formula procedure using the Lange skinfold calipers. A one repetition max (1-RM) squat …
Baseball Pitching Biomechanics, Pitch Velocity, And Body Position During An Intrasquad Game, Kelly A. Brooks
Baseball Pitching Biomechanics, Pitch Velocity, And Body Position During An Intrasquad Game, Kelly A. Brooks
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
PURPOSE: To observe changes over each inning in body position, pitch velocity, and joint angle during baseball pitching of an intrasquad game. METHODS: Six Division I intercollegiate baseball pitchers volunteered to wear a Zephyr BioHarness during an intrasquad game while a high-speed camera captured their pitching performance. The BioHarness device records several variables, including body position and acceleration. The pitcher’s performance was analyzed with Dartfish software. The trunk, elbow, glenohumeral joint, and knee were examined while pitching from the stretch. RESULTS: Five pitchers each completed five innings, and one completed six. The pitchers averaged 15.7 pitches per inning. Based on …
Emg Analysis And Motor Unit Recruitment In The Rectus Femoris Of College Students, Richard G. Crise, Elizabeth L. Franklin, Kelly A. Brooks
Emg Analysis And Motor Unit Recruitment In The Rectus Femoris Of College Students, Richard G. Crise, Elizabeth L. Franklin, Kelly A. Brooks
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The rectus femoris works as part of the quadriceps muscle group to provide the force needed to generate very explosive movements during knee extension. Because many sports require explosive movements from the lower body, many strength coaches implement exercise routines that strengthen the muscles and prevent injuries. In the general population, activities using knee extension are essential in getting the full benefit of a designed exercise program. Muscle fibers provide the contractile force needed to accomplish a movement. Commonly, a deficiency is present in people who tend to favor one leg more than the other during activity. This is due …
Comparing Dominant And Non-Dominant Torque And Work Using Biodex 3 Isokinetic Protocol For Knee Flexors And Extensors, Joshua Sparks, Jeremy Carter, Kelly Brooks
Comparing Dominant And Non-Dominant Torque And Work Using Biodex 3 Isokinetic Protocol For Knee Flexors And Extensors, Joshua Sparks, Jeremy Carter, Kelly Brooks
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
INTRODUCTION. There is often a misconception when looking at comparing dominant and non-dominant limbs of any sort. Although there will be a lack of control in non-dominant limbs compared to dominant, the amount of torque and power associated with each limb may be equal; even so, there may be an instance of bilateral deficit, where even though the dominant limb may be used to do work on a specific limb, the non-dominant limb may still receive strength benefits. PURPOSE. The main purpose of this study is to directly relate ability (torque and total work) in both dominant and non-dominate limbs …
Micro-Fracture Simulation In Human Vertebral Body Due To Weight Lifting, Harcharan S. Ranu
Micro-Fracture Simulation In Human Vertebral Body Due To Weight Lifting, Harcharan S. Ranu
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Abstract Lumbar vertebrae are a heavily loaded component of the human body. They are subjected to repetitive loading in daily activities. However, limited information on failure mechanism of lumbar vertebrae are available to date. Thus, the need to develop an analytical model to predict stress-fracture characteristics of vertebral body. A linear elastic fracture mechanics approach has been considered and a mathematical model has been proposed so that the predictions can be made more easily related to the occurrence of injury. Study reveals that for a person weighing 1334 N and lifting a weight of 345 kg during squat exercise causes …
Injury Simulation In Female Gymnasts, Harcharan S. Ranu
Injury Simulation In Female Gymnasts, Harcharan S. Ranu
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Abstract Female gymnasts often place un-physiological extreme repetitive loading on their bodies during the common maneuvers characteristic of this sport. Thus, it was necessity to provide quantitative and qualitative analyses of impact behavior of feet of gymnasts. The response of fracture or injury due to jumping is also important in designing safety equipment related to sports. A linear elastic fracture mechanics approach has been used for this analysis. Typical behavior of crack growth rate for a force of F= 6.1 KN and m being 1.25, revealed that 6 landings were sufficient to initiate micro-fracture of bone due to landing after …
Use Of Counter-Balanced Smith Machine Affects Performance Measurements For Rebound Bench Press Throws, Harsh Buddhadev, Anthony A. Duplanty, David W. Hill, Simon Driver, Noreen L. Goggin, Jakob L. Vingren
Use Of Counter-Balanced Smith Machine Affects Performance Measurements For Rebound Bench Press Throws, Harsh Buddhadev, Anthony A. Duplanty, David W. Hill, Simon Driver, Noreen L. Goggin, Jakob L. Vingren
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Rebound bench presses throws (RBT), often performed on a Smith machine, are used for assessment and training of upper body power. During a RBT, the stretch-shortening cycle potentiates performance in the concentric movement. Smith machines frequently utilize a counter-balance weight to reduce the net load on the barbell; however, the use of counter-balance weight affects measures of performance for RBT. PURPOSE: To evaluate how the use of a counter-balanced Smith machine affects performance measures for RBT. METHODS: Performance measures for the no counter-balanced (NCB) and counter-balanced (CB) RBT were assessed for 24 men (age: 23 ± 3 years, height: 179 …
Effect Of Using A Counter-Balanced Smith Machine On Performance Measurements For Concentric-Only Bench Press Throws, Anthony A. Duplanty, Harsh Buddhadev, David W. Hill, Simon Driver, Noreen Goggin, Jakob Vingren
Effect Of Using A Counter-Balanced Smith Machine On Performance Measurements For Concentric-Only Bench Press Throws, Anthony A. Duplanty, Harsh Buddhadev, David W. Hill, Simon Driver, Noreen Goggin, Jakob Vingren
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Bench press throws using a Smith machine are often used for assessment and training of upper body power. Concentric only bench press throws (CON-BT) provide important information on an individual’s ability to produce force from a static start. Smith machines often utilize a counter-balance weight system to reduce the net load on the barbell; however, it is not known how counter-balance weight affects measurements of performance during a CON-BT. PURPOSE: To examine the effect of a counter-balance weight on CON-BT performance measurements. METHODS: 24 men (age: 23 ± 3 years, height: 179 ± 6 cm, mass: 91 ± 17 kg, …
Neuromuscular Responses Of The Vastus Lateralis To Slow Walking With Vascular Restriction., Robert Cardenas, Charity Cavazos, Jose A. Leal Jr., Yoshiaki Sato, Michael G. Bemben, Murat Karabulut
Neuromuscular Responses Of The Vastus Lateralis To Slow Walking With Vascular Restriction., Robert Cardenas, Charity Cavazos, Jose A. Leal Jr., Yoshiaki Sato, Michael G. Bemben, Murat Karabulut
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Motor unit recruitment of individual muscles could substantially differ with changes in speed and load. However, the recruitment patterns associated with low intensity walk training with vascular restriction at sustained loads and constant speed could be different than normal walking. Vascular restricted (VR) walk training is an effective method for increasing muscular strength; however the changes in motor unit recruitment and firing frequency have not been investigated to understand the mechanisms underlying the neuromuscular adaptations. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze differences in electrical activity of the vastus lateralis during VR and non vascular restricted (non-VR) walking …
Effects Of Acl Reconstruction Surgery On Vertical Jump, Grayson R. Lewis, Megan Hardy, Jessica Odom
Effects Of Acl Reconstruction Surgery On Vertical Jump, Grayson R. Lewis, Megan Hardy, Jessica Odom
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common injuries involving lower extremities among athletes. Due to the severity of the injury and the invasive procedure in reconstructing the ligament, ACL injuries can have a significant impact on muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in ground reaction force (GRF) between lower extremities of subjects who have undergone unilateral ACL reconstructive surgery. Of particular interest is the subjects’ predisposal to future injuries resulting from significant disparities of produced forces between lower extremities and, consequently, the resulting disruption of the body’s kinetic …
A Comparison Of Hypertrophy Potential Between The Vastus Lateralis And Rectus Femoris During Level Walking In Combination With Vascular Restriction., Jose A. Leal Jr., Charity Cavazos, Robert Cardenas, Yoshiaki Sato, Bemben G. Michael, Murat Karabulut
A Comparison Of Hypertrophy Potential Between The Vastus Lateralis And Rectus Femoris During Level Walking In Combination With Vascular Restriction., Jose A. Leal Jr., Charity Cavazos, Robert Cardenas, Yoshiaki Sato, Bemben G. Michael, Murat Karabulut
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Recent research has found that by compressing blood flow to working muscle during lower body exercise involving short bouts of walk training results in an increased muscle volume and improved quadriceps strength. However, the effects of vascular restriction (VR) during walking on neuromuscular adaptations as assessed by electromyography (EMG) activity may provide insight on how low intensity training with vascular restriction can be applied to various modes of exercise. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore and compare muscle activation changes of the quadriceps muscles during walking using EMG with and without blood flow restriction. METHODS: EMG electrodes …
The Effects Of 2 Different Arm Positions On Maximum Trunk Flexion In The Bodyweight Squat, A. Page Glave, Jacilyn Olson, Danika K. Applegate, Ro Di Brezzo
The Effects Of 2 Different Arm Positions On Maximum Trunk Flexion In The Bodyweight Squat, A. Page Glave, Jacilyn Olson, Danika K. Applegate, Ro Di Brezzo
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Relationship Of Rate Of Loading In Overground And Treadmill Gait, Cameron E. Sheid, Jody L. Riskowski, Huiying Yu
Relationship Of Rate Of Loading In Overground And Treadmill Gait, Cameron E. Sheid, Jody L. Riskowski, Huiying Yu
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Surface Depth And Compaction On Impact Deceleration Of Dirt And Synthetic Surface Materials For Equine Racetracks, Akihiro Yamaguchi, Jacob J. Setterbo, Mont Hubbard, Shrinivasa K. Upadhyaya, Susan M. Stover
Effects Of Surface Depth And Compaction On Impact Deceleration Of Dirt And Synthetic Surface Materials For Equine Racetracks, Akihiro Yamaguchi, Jacob J. Setterbo, Mont Hubbard, Shrinivasa K. Upadhyaya, Susan M. Stover
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Abstract is attached.
Validity Of Two Dimensional Vicon Motus Software At Varying Camera Angles, Dayanand Kiran, Mary Carlson, Daniel Medrano Jr., Darla R. Smith
Validity Of Two Dimensional Vicon Motus Software At Varying Camera Angles, Dayanand Kiran, Mary Carlson, Daniel Medrano Jr., Darla R. Smith
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Model Predicting Shoulder Distraction Force During Baseball Pitching, David W. Keeley, Gretchen D. Oliver
Model Predicting Shoulder Distraction Force During Baseball Pitching, David W. Keeley, Gretchen D. Oliver
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Daily Knee Joint Laxity In Females Across A Menstrual Cycle And Males Across A Calendar Month, Daniel Medrano Jr., Darla R. Smith, Dayanand Kiran, Mary E. Carlson
Daily Knee Joint Laxity In Females Across A Menstrual Cycle And Males Across A Calendar Month, Daniel Medrano Jr., Darla R. Smith, Dayanand Kiran, Mary E. Carlson
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Target Height On The Trunk, Pelvis, And Thigh Kinematics In The Taekwondo Roundhouse Kick, Jae-Woong Kim, Je-Min Kim, Sang-Woo Lee, Ki-Hoon Han, Young-Hoo Kwon
The Effect Of Target Height On The Trunk, Pelvis, And Thigh Kinematics In The Taekwondo Roundhouse Kick, Jae-Woong Kim, Je-Min Kim, Sang-Woo Lee, Ki-Hoon Han, Young-Hoo Kwon
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Locomotive Biomechanics Wearing A Simulated Portable Life Support System During Varying Cognitive And Treadmill Grade Conditions, Brittany K. Sanchez, William E. Amonette
Locomotive Biomechanics Wearing A Simulated Portable Life Support System During Varying Cognitive And Treadmill Grade Conditions, Brittany K. Sanchez, William E. Amonette
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Background: The Portable Life Support System (PLSS) worn by astronauts during Extravehicular Activity (EVA) is contained within a backpack. Due to the inherent mass of the PLSS, astronaut center of mass (COM) is altered during ambulation. Recent studies from our laboratory suggest shifts in the COM of the PLSS have minimal effects on exercising metabolism, although differences were observed in trunk angles during ambulation. During EVA, astronauts continuously perform cognitive tasks (CG). Due to the distractive nature of these tasks, safety may be compromised by altered biomechanics. Purpose: To quantify lower extremity kinematics while walking with a simulated PLSS at …
Identifying Central Patterns Of Motor Control In Pathological Gait, John S. Ward
Identifying Central Patterns Of Motor Control In Pathological Gait, John S. Ward
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Introduction: The central pattern generator (CPG) for walking is an open loop system that drives lower limb movements in a relatively rhythmic fashion once motion has started with minimal need for additional afferent input. The role of the CPG in the pathological gait of Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (ISCI) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) has not been studied thoroughly. Understanding how the CPG contributes to motor control in these special populations will serve as a standard upon which to compare new treatments to improve gait function. The purpose of this study was to identify the expression of CPG patterns in individuals …