Measurements Of Arterial Occlusion Pressure Using Hand-Held Devices,
2023
Brigham Young University - Utah
Measurements Of Arterial Occlusion Pressure Using Hand-Held Devices, Shay Richards, Ryan Lacey, Rachel Barrett, Tyler Burbank, Josh Allen, Josh Nielsen, Chase Blazzard, Hannah Hart, Daniela Lopez, Pat Vehrs Facsm
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Use of blood flow restriction (BFR) during training has become increasingly popular due to the benefits over a wide range of applications. An essential component to the safe and effective use of BFR is the measurement of arterial occlusion pressure (AOP). PURPOSE: This study compared measures of AOP of the brachial artery using three devices and two cuff inflation methods. METHODS: Brachial artery AOP was measured in 20 males and 21 females simultaneously using Doppler ultrasound (US), a handheld Doppler (HHDOP) and a pulse oximeter (PO) once when inflating the cuff with a clinical grade Hokanson (HOK) rapid cuff inflation …
Fitness Trackers And Friends: Using Technology To Facilitate Social Support And Physical Activity,
2023
California State University, Long Beach
Fitness Trackers And Friends: Using Technology To Facilitate Social Support And Physical Activity, Elizabeth M. Witt, Phoebie Fuentes, Nicole R. Vargas, Orlando Ortiz, Alison Ede
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Consistent physical activity enhances physiological and psychological well-being, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly. However, decreased exercise or sedentary habits can elevate depressive symptoms, diminish life quality, and increase disease risks. PURPOSE: To examine the effectiveness of a socially mediated, partner-based intervention incorporating fitness trackers. A secondary aim was to assess how self-efficacy (SE) and social support (SS) differed between dyad and solo exercisers. METHODS: Fourteen undergraduate students (M:11, F:3; aged 19-27 years) were randomly assigned to a solo ( …
C-Reactive Protein Changes Following Treadmill And Cycling High-Intensity Interval Training,
2023
University of Southern California
C-Reactive Protein Changes Following Treadmill And Cycling High-Intensity Interval Training, Juliet Moore, George Salem
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
ABSTRACT: The acute inflammatory response to exercise has been well-studied in long duration activities such as marathons and triathlons; however, little work has been done investigating this response in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which is characterized by intermittent bouts of higher and lower intensity cycles. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in C-reactive protein (CRP) immediately following and 1-hour post HIIT protocols using two different exercise modalities, treadmill running and stationary cycling. METHODS: Eight young, healthy, recreationally active volunteers (1 female, 7 males; 25.50 ± 3.25 years) completed a 4x4 HIIT protocol …
Assessing The Muscle Size And Size Asymmetry Of The Gluteus Maximus And The Hamstring,
2023
Brigham Young University, Provo
Assessing The Muscle Size And Size Asymmetry Of The Gluteus Maximus And The Hamstring, Jeffrey J. Stewart, Joshua K. Sponbeck, Camile Nguyen, Malorie Wilwand, Aaron W. Johnson
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Injury, adverse circumstances, or habitual movement patterns can cause imbalance throughout the body’s muscular system, which can impact performance and injury risk in sports such as football. PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the relationship between 1) overall gluteus maximus (GM) and hamstring (HS) muscle volume and 2) observed asymmetry between GM and HS muscles in the BYU subset of collegiate football players from the HAMIR research study, and any players within the subset with clinically important asymmetry. METHODS: The study utilized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to determine the raw volume of the GM muscle and HS muscles …
Strength Training And Waist Circumference: Evidence Based On 5,581 Randomly Selected U.S. Men And Women,
2023
Brigham Young University, Provo
Strength Training And Waist Circumference: Evidence Based On 5,581 Randomly Selected U.S. Men And Women, Carson J. Bates, Larry A. Tucker
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Abdominal obesity is a risk factor for many serious diseases. Waist circumference is a good measure of abdominal adiposity. A number of investigations show that regular exercise reduces abdominal obesity. However, few studies have focused on strength training and abdominal fat. PURPOSE: This study evaluated the association between time spent strength training (ST) and abdominal adiposity, indexed by waist circumference (WC), in a random sample of 5,581 U.S adults. METHODS: Data collected as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) was used to answer the research question using a cross-sectional design. The findings are applicable …
Comparing Waist Circumference, Sagittal Abdominal Diameter, And Bmi As Predictors Of Cardiovascular Disease In 11,449 U.S. Adults,
2023
Brigham Young University
Comparing Waist Circumference, Sagittal Abdominal Diameter, And Bmi As Predictors Of Cardiovascular Disease In 11,449 U.S. Adults, Chloe Cory, Larry A. Tucker
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Although the body mass index (BMI) is a good indicator of weight for height and cardiometabolic risk, indices of abdominal adiposity may be better screening tools for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. PURPOSE: This study compared the sagittal abdominal diameter, with correction for height (SADHtR), and waist circumference, with correction for height (WHtR), and BMI, which includes a height correction, as predictors of CVD. METHODS: A total of 11,449 randomly selected adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were included. SADHtR and WHtR were measured by trained technicians. For SADHtR, the subject was in the supine position and …
Does Handedness Impact Pulmonary Measures During Pickleball?,
2023
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Does Handedness Impact Pulmonary Measures During Pickleball?, Samantha E. Cruz, Tashari A. Carballo, Dustin W. Davis, Bryson Carrier, Jae K. Bovell, Matahn A. Blank, Thea S. Sweder, Zhihao Yu, Setareh Zarei, James W. Navalta
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Pickleball is a racquet sport that originated in the 1960s. Due to its beginner-friendly nature, it attracts players of all ages and fitness levels. Despite becoming the most quickly growing sport in the nation, it is still underresearched. The sport’s physiological demands based on pulmonary measures, and whether the demands differ by handedness, are not fully understood. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze and assess whether differences were evident in performance and physiological responses in players when using the dominant (DH) and nondominant hand (NDH) during pickleball. METHODS: Participants were selected through convenience sampling and consisted of …
Biomechanical Indicators Of Water Jump Performance,
2023
Brigham Young University
Biomechanical Indicators Of Water Jump Performance, Luke Johnston, Luke Vankeersbilck, Iain Hunter
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
During the course of the steeplechase track event athletes pass through one water jump obstacle per each of seven laps. There are many different elements of technique that can be used to improve maintenance of horizontal velocity through each obstacle. PURPOSE: This study investigated which biomechanical factors were correlated with higher ratios of exit velocity to approach velocity while negotiating the water jump obstacle. METHODS: Biomechanical data were gathered from the steeplechase event for both men and women at the USATF Outdoor Championships and Olympic Trials. Data were included from 2011 through 2023. Biomechanical data were measured from …
The Effects Of Chronic Pain Levels On Lower Extremity Muscle Activation During Jump Landing/Cutting In Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability,
2023
Brigham Young University
The Effects Of Chronic Pain Levels On Lower Extremity Muscle Activation During Jump Landing/Cutting In Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability, Isaiah K. Githuka, Hyunwook Lee, Seugnuk Han, Minsub Oh, J. Ty Hopkins
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are the most common injury in sports. Up to 74% of individuals with an initial LAS develop chronic ankle instability (CAI) with chronic ankle pain being one of the residual symptoms. PURPOSE: To Identify the effects of chronic pain levels on lower extremity muscle activation during a maximal jump landing/cutting in CAI individuals. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional study. Twenty CAI individuals with high pain (High pain) (9M, 11F; age=22±2year; height= 1.74±0.10m; mass=79.4±14.6kg, pain=67.4±7.7), 20 CAI individuals with low pain (Low pain) (9M, 11F; age=21±3year; height=1.73±0.08m; mass=74.2±12.7kg, pain=91.7±3.9), and 20 healthy controls (Control) (9M, 11F; …
Effects Of Anticipation On Energy Dissipation Patterns Among Chronic Ankle Instability Patients,
2023
Brigham Young University
Effects Of Anticipation On Energy Dissipation Patterns Among Chronic Ankle Instability Patients, Joshua M. Wilson, Minsub Oh, Hyunwook Lee, Seugnuk Han, J. Ty Hopkins
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Ankle inversion injuries often lead to chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI patients use altered energy dissipation patterns during jump-landing, but most studies have been limited to tasks performed under anticipated conditions. It is unclear how the anticipatory condition affects joint energetics in CAI patients. PURPOSE: To identify the effects of anticipation on energy dissipation during jump-landing among CAI, coper, and control subjects. METHODS: 60 subjects were categorized according to the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure and Ankle Instability Index. 20 CAI patients (10males, 10females, 1.74±0.1m, 69.1±10.2kg), 20 Copers (10males, 10females, 1.76±0.1m, 70.9±11.1kg), and 20 Controls (10males, 10females, 1.74±0.1m, …
Undergraduate Kinesiology Student Involvement In The Department And Sense Of Belonging By Employment Status,
2023
California State University, San Bernardino
Undergraduate Kinesiology Student Involvement In The Department And Sense Of Belonging By Employment Status, Ruby Delgado, Maria Sanchez-Perez, Sarah Dunn
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Many undergraduate college students find the need to work either on or off campus in order to pay for their tuition and expenses. It is unknown whether or not employment impacts a students ability to be involved in the department or feel like they belong and not typically reported for Kinesiology programs. PURPOSE: To assess the impact employment had on college students in relation to their sense of belonging and involvement with their home department and to investigate belonging and involvement in Kinesiology students. METHODS: Undergraduate college/university students (18+ years) at a public institution in Southern California were …
Repeated Maximal Exercise Measures Are Very Reliable Among Healthy College-Aged Individuals,
2023
Southern Utah University
Repeated Maximal Exercise Measures Are Very Reliable Among Healthy College-Aged Individuals, Kjerstin Woodrum, Nicole Argueta, Jocelyn Graffius, David Pearce, Allison Rowley, Tyler Le Baron, Julie E. Taylor
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The most common way to assess cardiovascular fitness is with a maximal graded exercise test (GXT) to determine the maximal rate of oxygen consumption (VO2 max). Maximal exercise efforts during GXT testing have been shown to be quite repeatable among active and sedentary adults, as well as cardiac patients and the elderly. With young, healthy participants, familiarization and motivation could result in improved performance measures with repeated testing. The reliability of maximal exercise measures among healthy college-aged individuals during repeated Bruce Protocol GXT assessments are yet unclear. PURPOSE: To determine how repeatable the VO2max and other maximal …
The Effects Of Chronic Pain Levels On Joint Angle During Jump Landing/Cutting In Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability,
2023
Brigham Young University
The Effects Of Chronic Pain Levels On Joint Angle During Jump Landing/Cutting In Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability, Dallin E. Fjerstad, Hyunwook Lee, Seugnuk Han, Minsub Oh, J. Ty Hopkins
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
About 60% of chronic ankle instability (CAI) individuals report ankle pain persisting for longer than 3 months. They have the risk of recurrent ankle sprains while performing multiplanar tasks such as jumping with landing/cutting. However, little is known about the effects of chronic pain levels on joint kinematics differences and how chronic pain levels contribute to motor outcomes when performing multiplanar motions. PURPOSE: To identify the effects of pain levels on kinematics during jump landing/cutting in CAI individuals. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional study. Twenty CAI patients with high pain (high pain) (9 males, 11 females; age=22±2year; …
Examining The Acute Effects Of Virtual Reality On The Star Excursion Balance Test In Chronic Ankle Instability,
2023
Brigham Young University
Examining The Acute Effects Of Virtual Reality On The Star Excursion Balance Test In Chronic Ankle Instability, Isaac T. Edwards, Hyunwook Lee, Seugnuk Han, Minsub Oh, J. Ty Hopkins
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients display mechanical and functional restrictions, along with neurocognitive dysfunction after lateral ankle sprains. Athletes need to divide their attention to effectively multitask during sports activities. Recent studies have utilized virtual reality (VR) to simulate dynamic sporting environments, aiming to enhance cognitive and postural control. However, little is known about the acute effects of VR on dynamic postural control in CAI patients. PURPOSE: To identify the acute effects of VR gear on dynamic postural control in CAI patients. METHODS: This study was a cross-over study. Twenty CAI patients (11males, 9females; age=21±3year; height=1.63±0.28m; mass=74±13.1kg). We …
The Effects Of Chronic Pain Levels On Lower Extremity Energetics During Jump Landing/Cutting In Chronic Ankle Instability Patients,
2023
Brigham Young University
The Effects Of Chronic Pain Levels On Lower Extremity Energetics During Jump Landing/Cutting In Chronic Ankle Instability Patients, Minsub Oh, Hyunwook Lee, Seugnuk Han, J. Ty Hopkins
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Up to 75% of patients with lateral ankle sprains develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). A majority of CAI patients report chronic pain and show altered jump landing/cutting patterns. Calculating joint energetics affected by chronic pain provides insight into understanding the effects of chronic pain levels on lower limbs in CAI patients. PURPOSE: To identify the effects of chronic pain levels on lower limb energetics during jump landing/cutting in CAI patients. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional study. Fifteen CAI patients with high pain (High pain) (6males, 9females; age=22.1±2.1year; height=1.74±0.09m; mass=71.3±10.6kg, pain=66.9±9.4), matched 15 CAI patients with low pain …
Stress Response To Winter Warfare Training: Potential Impact Of Location,
2023
University of Southern California
Stress Response To Winter Warfare Training: Potential Impact Of Location, Lauren M. Visconti, Andrea C. Givens, Lorraine P. Turcotte, Laura Arrington, Karen R. Kelly
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Winter Warfare Training (WWT) is a critical component of military training to prepare individuals to move effectively in harsh conditions. Moving through snow and heavy terrain increases overall stress to the entire human system. PURPOSE: The purpose of this effort was to quantify the stress response during WWT to determine the level of physiological adaptation to extreme environments. METHODS: Mountain and mobility operators (age: 31.5±1.4 years; height: 71.1±0.5 inches; weight: 192.5±6.6 lbs.; body fat percentage: 18.0±5.0%) were recruited for this effort. Participants engaged in baseline laboratory metrics at their home station located in Colorado (CO) prior to WWT for one …
Ingestible Oxygen Supplementation Does Not Impact Maximal Aerobic Performance Measures,
2023
Southern Utah University
Ingestible Oxygen Supplementation Does Not Impact Maximal Aerobic Performance Measures, Julie E. Taylor, Allison Rowley, Jocelyn Graffius, David Pearce, Kjerstin Woodrum, Tyler Lebaron
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Oxygen supplementation has been used to improve physical performances for decades, most commonly in the form of bottled oxygen. Other forms of inhalable and/or ingestible oxygen have been investigated more recently with mixed results. An ingestible oxygen supplement (Ox66TM) consisting of oxygen molecules contained within an aluminum ion clathrate structure has been shown to increase SaO2 at rest and reduce inflammation in clinical settings. This ingestible oxygen enters through the portal vein rather than the pulmonary system. It is unclear whether this oxygen supplement would have an impact on factors related to maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 …
Fluid Intake And Hydration Responses To Mass Participation Gravel Cycling,
2023
California State University, San Marcos
Fluid Intake And Hydration Responses To Mass Participation Gravel Cycling, Brandon Raik, Francis Salmon, Grace Handler, Matthew M. Schubert
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Gravel cycling is a relatively new cycling discipline, with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) hosting their first UCI Gravel World Championships in 2022. Gravel races combine features of road racing, cyclocross, and mountain biking, including various terrain of varying technical difficulty (paved roads, dirt roads, fire roads, single- and double-track trails), long distances, substantial vertical elevation gain, obstacles, and limited opportunities to stop for in-race nutrition. PURPOSE: To date, gravel racing has not been scientifically examined to determine the demands of the sport. Data from cycling road races indicate substantial fluid loss, which may impair exercise performance. This study assessed …
Impact Of Submaximal Versus Supramaximal High-Intensity Interval Training On Blood Glucose Regulation In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis,
2023
California State University, Sacramento
Impact Of Submaximal Versus Supramaximal High-Intensity Interval Training On Blood Glucose Regulation In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Jennifer A. Weil, Daryl Lee Parker
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an efficient form of exercise that can potentially induce significant and clinically meaningful blood glucose improvements in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is unknown whether certain HIIT interval intensities may be more effective than others in combating hyperglycemia in T2DM. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if submaximal or supramaximal HIIT reduces blood glucose or improves markers of insulin resistance more than the other in T2DM patients using a systematic review and meta-analytical approach. METHODS: Three databases (Embase/MEDLINE, CENTRAL, and PubMed) were systematically searched in July 2021 …
Running Biomechanics And Knee Cartilage Health In Aclr Patients,
2023
Brigham Young University
Running Biomechanics And Knee Cartilage Health In Aclr Patients, Jacob K. Palmer, Hyunwook Lee, Minsub Oh, Seunguk Han, Steven P. Allen, Garritt L. Page, Dustin A. Bruening, Robert D. Hyldahl, J. Ty Hopkins, Matthew K. Seeley
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) patients are more likely to subsequently suffer from knee osteoarthritis than non-ACLR counterparts. Exercise is thought to influence articular cartilage, however, it is unclear how running biomechanics are associated with femoral cartilage thickness and composition in ACLR patients. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between running biomechanics and measures of femoral articular cartilage condition (thickness and composition) in ACLR patients and control subjects. METHODS: We used ultrasound and MRI (T2 mapping sequence) to measure articular cartilage thickness and composition, respectively, for 20 ACLR patients (age: 23 ± 3 yrs; …
