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The Effect Of Long Covid Syndrome On Physical Activity, Patrisha Hanna Villarmea

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Long covid syndrome is a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms and functional limitations that can last about three months to two years after the initial Covid-19 infection. While long-term health consequences of Covid-19 have garnered significant attention,the impact of long covid syndrome symptoms is poorly understood. The purpose of the study is to explore the effect of long covid syndrome symptoms to an individual’s physical activity. Furthermore, this research aims to provide an overview of the existing literature on the effect of long covid syndrome symptoms on physical activity. The research would invite participants to answer two surveys that …

Post-Activation Potentiation For Firefighter Daily Preparedness, Nick Curtis

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Firefighters commonly face dangers that call upon numerous energy systems to achieve fireground objectives. If firefighters could be put in a state of greater physical activation, then it may be possible to achieve better outcomes regarding speed and safety of objective completion. Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a possible mechanism for achieving this readiness state that translates to firefighter activity. This paper is going to investigate whether a low volume, but high-power exercise routine will reduce time to completion of fireground simulating tasks such as a stair climb, charged hose line advance, and victim drag. Pre-intervention data will be collected before …

Capacity And Maximal Inspiratory Pressure In Healthy Adults, Amy Toonstra Pt, Dpt, K. Anderson Spt, E. Boyer Spt, A. Griswold Spt, M. Hermans Spt, S. Kiehl Spt, S. Ng Spt

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

• Diaphragmatic fatigue during maximal exercise causes decreased blood flow to exercising limbs.
• Inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) may decrease diaphragm fatigue.
• Current studies use 50% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) for IMST, but optimal dosing at higher intensities has not been well explored.

Objective

• Investigate the impact of high intensity IMST on aerobic capacity and maximal inspiratory pressure in healthy adults.

Methods

• This study was IRB approved by the university.
• All participants provided informed consent, and demographic information was collected.

Results

• VO2 max did not change significantly in either intervention group after intervention period (p=0.143).
• Groups demonstrated significant improvement …

Assessing The General Public’S Awareness Of The Pharmacological Benefits Of Structured, Prescribed Exercise In The Treatment Of Chronic Disease, Kristin Lefebvre Pt, Phd, Ccs, William Floyd Spt, Christine Lager Spt, Zoey Stewart Spt, Mckenzie Tirrell Spt

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

This novel study sought to observe the general public’s beliefs on the comparison between pharmaceuticals and exercise for the management of chronic disease, as is consistent with the ACSM Exercise is Medicine (EIM) initiative. The EIM initiative seeks to establish physical activity as a standard of care alongside more traditional interventions such as pharmacology. Despite the established benefit of exercise, little is known about the general public's awareness of the pharmacological benefits of structured, prescribed exercise in the treatment of chronic disease.

Objective

Exercise can be an effective intervention for chronic disease and in some cases, as effective as …