Testing The Reliability Of A Modified Spider Test For Pickleball,
2023
California State University, Monterey Bay
Testing The Reliability Of A Modified Spider Test For Pickleball, Margaret Falknor, Matt Ritchey, George Beckham, Eric Martin
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The spider test has been used to assess change of direction performance in tennis players. Though similar in some aspects to tennis, pickleball is not as well studied. Therefore, we have modified the spider test from tennis for the pickleball court. PURPOSE: Our objective is to determine the reliability of the modified test and the number of trials needed to obtain consistent performance accounting for learning and fatigue effects. METHODS: Participants included 16 adults between the ages of 19 and 78. Sex of participants included 5 females and 11 males. Participants were asked to perform a standardized dynamic …
Effects Of High Heeled Gait On Knee Joint Mechanics,
2023
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Effects Of High Heeled Gait On Knee Joint Mechanics, James Baldonado, Errin Abosolo, Harry Montoya, Zander Sadorra, Christie R. O'Hara
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Numerous women wear high heeled shoes, whether it be a professional attire, part of an outfit for a ballroom gala, or just casual day to day wear. Often, the high heel of choice in these situations is the stiletto. These shoes adversely affect natural gait and have the potential to alter joint mechanics in the knee during gait. PURPOSE: This study is designed to analyze the impacts of wearing high heels, and if it puts the user at a higher risk of a degenerative condition with repeated use. We hypothesized that all of our dependent variables would see a …
Impact Of Audio-Visually Enhanced Pedagogy On Student Performance And Satisfaction In The Blended Anatomy And Physiology Classroom,
2023
Bellarmine University
Impact Of Audio-Visually Enhanced Pedagogy On Student Performance And Satisfaction In The Blended Anatomy And Physiology Classroom, Pradeepa Poudyal
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones
Demand for Anatomy and Physiology (AP) courses is increasing with the popularity of health care professions in the United States. Institutions are adopting blended mode of delivery in AP classes for its practicality. This mode allows implementation of multimodal pedagogy in the curriculum. Hence, students get to choose the resource that matches their learning preferences; understanding student needs is instrumental in enhancing learning experiences in any course. This study aimed to assess the impact of audio-visual interactive media (AVIM) on performance and satisfaction in the virtual lectures of blended AP courses. This study was conducted in two blended AP courses …
Comparing Muscle Oxygenation And Maximal Blood Lactate Concentration In Middle-Distance Athletes: A Speed Reserve Ratio Analysis,
2023
California State University, Long Beach
Comparing Muscle Oxygenation And Maximal Blood Lactate Concentration In Middle-Distance Athletes: A Speed Reserve Ratio Analysis, Braeden Kraft, Ayla Kraft, Kurt A. Escobar, Evan E. Schick, Joshua A. Cotter
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Middle-distance running is a unique discipline that utilizes both aerobic and anaerobic abilities, resulting in a physiologically diverse athlete population. This diversity in athlete makeup underscores the necessity for precise physiological profiling methods to improve individualized training and race strategy approaches. While the Speed Reserve Ratio (SRR) has garnered attention as an accurate and effective tool in athlete profiling, skeletal muscle oxygenation (SmO2) and blood lactate also have shown potential in this field. However, the effectiveness of these biomarkers in middle-distance populations, especially in conjunction with SRR, is less understood. PURPOSE: This research aims to understand the relationships between …
Impacts Of Creatine Supplementation On Running Anaerobic Sprint Performance Test (Rast) Power And Velocity In Youth Soccer Players,
2023
Cal State University Fresno
Impacts Of Creatine Supplementation On Running Anaerobic Sprint Performance Test (Rast) Power And Velocity In Youth Soccer Players, Nia Howard, Citlaly Jauregui, Heitor P N Amorim, Sullen B. Sant'ana, Juan Mielgo Ayuso, Dailson Paulucio, Marco Machado, Steven B. Machek
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Creatine supplementation commonly enhances short-term, high-intensity effort performance such the soccer-specific ability to perform repeated sprints. Research in this regard is both generally sparse but specifically more so in youth athletes. PURPOSE: to determine the effect of 28 days of creatine monohydrate supplementation on running anaerobic sprint performance (RAST) power and velocity in youth soccer players. METHODS: Sixteen male youth soccer players were randomized in double-blinded, parallel-group fashion to either 28 days of creatine supplementation (CRE; 15.9±0.35y) or an equivalently-dosed dextrose (PLA; 15.5±0.54y; 0.3g/kg/d loading dose for the first seven days, followed by 0.03g/kg/d for the remaining period), whereby they …
Effects Of Nitrate Supplementation On In Vivo Muscle Torque Recovery From Bacl2-Induced Injury,
2023
San Diego State University
Effects Of Nitrate Supplementation On In Vivo Muscle Torque Recovery From Bacl2-Induced Injury, Dylan M. Kasper, Lloyd Marshall, Leonardo Nogueira
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
During repair from muscle injury, muscle satellite cells depend on nitric oxide production by immune cells to proliferate and differentiate. Nitrate supplementation has been shown to improve muscle endurance and oxygen consumption, but little is known about the ability of nitrate supplementation to interfere with muscle regeneration following injury. PURPOSE: To investigate whether nitrate supplementation affects muscle recovery of force after muscle injury produced by intramuscular injection of barium chloride. METHODS: Transgenic male mice (12 weeks old) that express Td-Tomato fluorescent protein in Pax7+ cells (i.e., satellite cells; Pax7CreER-Ai9 mice) were treated with tamoxifen (2 mg in corn …
Diaphragm Force And Mitochondrial Function Ex Vivo Following Gsnor Inhibition In Vivo Preceding Mechanical Ventilation,
2023
San Diego State University
Diaphragm Force And Mitochondrial Function Ex Vivo Following Gsnor Inhibition In Vivo Preceding Mechanical Ventilation, Simon P. Pierce, Daniel T. Cannon, Leonardo Nogueira
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
During mechanical ventilation (MV), force developed by the diaphragm is decreased over time much faster than locomotor muscles. This is known as ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD), and VIDD may be accelerated by intramyofiber oxidative stress. An important free radical used for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is nitric oxide (NO) which can diffuse to diaphragm myofibers during treatment. However, little is known whether NO or NO by-products such as S-nitrosothiols (RSNO), can accelerate or prevent VIDD. PURPOSE: To investigate whether inhibiting S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNORi) during MV could affect ex vivo diaphragm force and mitochondrial respiration. METHODS …
A Case Study Examining Health And Fitness Effects Of Thru Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail,
2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Case Study Examining Health And Fitness Effects Of Thru Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail, Holland Gaston, Dante Argento, Anna Grexton, Cory Greever
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a long-distance hiking route spanning from the U.S.-Mexico Border to the U.S.-Canada border, is a compelling research topic for studying human performance. Thru hiking involves enduring high volumes of moderate-vigorous exercise, load carriage of survival gear, environmental conditions, hydration, nutrition, sleep, and psychological well-being, alongside addressing challenges like navigation, limited resupply, encounters with wild animals and injury/illness. PURPOSE: This case study investigated the impact of thru hiking the PCT on physical fitness and health in a cohort of three non-elite male hikers. METHODS: The participants had two visits to the lab, following an 8-12 hour …
Intra And Inter-Rater Reliability Of The Exercise Thresholds App In Identifying Ventilatory Thresholds Using Undergraduate Raters,
2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Intra And Inter-Rater Reliability Of The Exercise Thresholds App In Identifying Ventilatory Thresholds Using Undergraduate Raters, Anna Grexton, Dante Argento, Holland Gaston, Cory Greever
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Identifying the gas exchange threshold (GET) and the respiratory compensation point (RCP) are the least invasive methods for determining aerobic training zones from maximal graded exercise tests. This process requires a thorough examination of several respiratory gas exchange parameters from breath-by-breath or time binned averages. Given the nature of processing data in this fashion, standardized tools could be useful in improving exercise physiology student’s accuracy in identifying these thresholds. The Exercise Thresholds App is a computer application developed to simultaneously visualize eight different respiratory gas exchange parameters (VE, VO2, VCO2, VE/VCO2, VE/VO2, PETO2, PETCO2, RER) from maximal exercise tests …
Rare Case Of Traction Sural Neuropathy Due To Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture,
2023
University of California, San Diego
Rare Case Of Traction Sural Neuropathy Due To Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture, Heather Lystad, Kenneth Vitale
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Sural nerve injury (SNI) is a reported complication of acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR), primarily iatrogenic in operatively managed cases. The sural nerve typically runs along the lateral border of the Achilles tendon. Its branches provide sensory information from the lateral foot and ankle. Given its proximity to the Achilles tendon, sural nerve-related complications in operatively managed cases are a known adverse outcome. However, the incidence of SNI in conservatively managed cases is thought to be much less common. Most patients recover to normal sensation by one year of injury to the sural nerve. CASE DESCRIPTION: A previously healthy 30 …
Abdominal Adiposity Indexed By The Sagittal Abdominal Diameter And Risk Of Mortality In 14,119 U.S. Adults,
2023
Brigham Young University, Provo
Abdominal Adiposity Indexed By The Sagittal Abdominal Diameter And Risk Of Mortality In 14,119 U.S. Adults, Joshua A. Brockbank, Larry A. Tucker
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The body mass index (BMI) is frequently used as a general measure of overweight and obesity. It is a good predictor of disease and premature death. However, research shows that indices of abdominal adiposity tend to be better predictors of disease risk and mortality than BMI. To date, the sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD), an index of abdominal adiposity, has never been evaluated as a predictor of mortality. PURPOSE: The present study was conducted to determine the extent that adults with different levels of SAD vary in their risk of all-cause mortality over an average follow-up of 6 years. METHODS: A …
Effects Of Dance Footwear On Kinetics And Lower Limb Joint Kinematics During Sauté Jumps,
2023
California State University, Northridge
Effects Of Dance Footwear On Kinetics And Lower Limb Joint Kinematics During Sauté Jumps, Eloisa Hernandez, Erin Onat, Kevin Phan, Jenny Camacho, Ricardo Tolentino, Danielle N. Jarvis
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
While some efforts have been made to design footwear that would be beneficial for dancers in terms of performance and injury prevention, most footwear commonly used by dancers offers very little support to the foot and ankle region. Footwear has the potential to modify the interaction between the foot and the floor, but there is minimal research examining the effects of footwear on dance performance. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of footwear on ground reaction forces and lower extremity joint motion during a sauté (dance specific bipedal vertical jump) landing. METHODS: Eighteen …
Portability Vs. Precedent: Imus Vs. 3d Motion Capture For Collecting Kinematic Data In Dancers,
2023
California State University, Northridge
Portability Vs. Precedent: Imus Vs. 3d Motion Capture For Collecting Kinematic Data In Dancers, Ricardo Tolentino, Gwendolyn R. Retzinger, Stephana Powell, Luis F. Gonzalez, Danielle N. Jarvis
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The emergence of portable kinematic data collection systems (Inertial Measurement Units - IMUs) have become a potential alternative to 3D video motion capture systems for real-world application. However, there remains little research on the application of IMU technology for the evaluation of dancers’ biomechanical movement. PURPOSE: To assess the validity of the Noraxon IMU system compared with the Cortex 3D video motion capture system for kinematic data collection during a sauté. METHODS: 10 healthy, advanced female dancers were equipped with both a Noraxon IMU (200Hz) system and reflective markers used with a 12-camera Motion Analysis system (Cortex, 250 …
Time Since Injury Influences Eccentric Hamstring Force Imbalance In Collegiate American Football Players,
2023
Brigham Young University
Time Since Injury Influences Eccentric Hamstring Force Imbalance In Collegiate American Football Players, Lee J. Hinkle, Gilbert W. Fellingham, Malorie Wilwand, Aaron W. Johnson
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Hamstring injuries (HSI) are among the most common non-contact injuries in American football. Understanding effects of duration since injury may inform how coaches, trainers, and athletes approach rehabilitation and return to play decisions. PURPOSE: To compare hamstring imbalance in athletes injured more than 12 months ago to hamstring imbalance in athletes with no HSI and compare hamstring imbalance in athletes injured within the last 12 months to imbalance in those with no HSI. METHODS: Sixty-one collegiate football players (age: 22.5 ± 1.8, height: 187.6 ± 6.2 cm, weight: 105 ± 21.6 kg) rostered in 2022 self-identified as having …
Single-Leg Resistance Exercise Training In Mice Leads To A Fast Increase In In Vivo Torque Of Anterior Crural Muscles,
2023
San Diego State University
Single-Leg Resistance Exercise Training In Mice Leads To A Fast Increase In In Vivo Torque Of Anterior Crural Muscles, Lloyd K.T. Marshall, Dylan M. Kasper, Leonardo Nogueira Phd
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Resistance exercise is known to produce muscle hypertrophy. However, little is known about the role of muscle satellite cells in generating new myofibers or in incorporating satellite cells to live myofibers during exercise training. PURPOSE: To investigate whether single-leg resistance exercise training can activate the incorporation of muscle satellite cells in mice. METHODS: Transgenic male mice (12 weeks old) that express Td-Tomato fluorescent protein in Pax7+ (i.e., satellite cells) cells (Pax7CreER-Ai9) were treated with tamoxifen (2 mg in corn oil, i.p.) once a day for 5 days. Three days later, mice were single-leg exercise trained (i.e stimulation of …
Effect Of Lead Leg And Fatigue On Ground Reaction Forces In Front Lunges,
2023
California Lutheran University
Effect Of Lead Leg And Fatigue On Ground Reaction Forces In Front Lunges, Jasmyne Holliday, Michele Leblanc
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Front lunges are a beneficial exercise that are frequently used for rehabilitation and strength training. In the studies previously conducted, only vertical ground reaction force (GRF) data for the preferred lead leg was analyzed and only male subjects were included (Gao et al., 2022, Park et al., 2021). PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of lead leg and fatigue on lead leg anterior/posterior (Fy) and vertical (Fz) GRFs during the eccentric and concentric phases of the front lunge. METHODS: Ten recreationally active women were recruited and performed front lunges with an assigned step …
Trends In Weightlifting Injuries In Pediatric And Adult Populations: 2013 – 2022,
2023
University of California, Riverside
Trends In Weightlifting Injuries In Pediatric And Adult Populations: 2013 – 2022, Tolulope Popoola, Daniel Novak
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Weightlifting can serve as a valuable exercise method for managing obesity and preparing young individuals for sports, provided it is carried out under the guidance of qualified experts and with proper safety measures in mind. Nevertheless, the persistent worry about the potential for injuries remains a significant factor behind the hesitancy of medical professionals in endorsing weightlifting for pediatric populations. PURPOSE: To determine whether there are differences in rates and types of injury associated to weightlifting across different age groups. METHODS: Information regarding weight training injuries was collected from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System of the US …
The Effects Of A High-Carbohydrate Versus A High-Fat Shake On Biomarkers Of Metabolism And Glycemic Control When Used To Interrupt A 38-Hour Fast: A Randomized Crossover Study,
2023
Brigham Young University
The Effects Of A High-Carbohydrate Versus A High-Fat Shake On Biomarkers Of Metabolism And Glycemic Control When Used To Interrupt A 38-Hour Fast: A Randomized Crossover Study, Cameron Jacobsen, Landon Deru, Bruce W. Bailey
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
As the link between metabolic health and chronic diseases have come into focus, it has highlighted the need to establish methods for improving metabolic flexibility. The ability to efficiently switch metabolic fuels from glucose to fatty acid-derived ketones is an indication of good metabolic health. Regular fasting allows the body to make the metabolic switch to ketones more often, which is commonly identified through the measurement of the ketone beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). Measuring both BHB and glucose levels can provide information about the body’s response to various foods, fasting regimens, or other metabolic stressors, and give valuable insights to measuring a …
Effects Of Acute Late Sleep Restriction On Strength, Power, And Running Speed In Recreationally Active Females,
2023
California Baptist University
Effects Of Acute Late Sleep Restriction On Strength, Power, And Running Speed In Recreationally Active Females, Karolina Iznerowicz, Jared W. Coburn, Sydney Leisz, Trevor Gillum, Michael Robinson, William Boyer
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Previous research suggests that late sleep restriction (SR) paired with exercise in the morning does not have a significant impact on sport performance measures. However, this evidence is based on research conducted primarily in males. PURPOSE: To examine the effects of late sleep restriction on measures of strength, speed, and power among recreationally active females. METHODS: Twenty-three (23) recreationally active (aerobic physical activity and resistance exercise at least three times a week for six months) females participated in this study (mean age 21.5 years, BMI 23 kg/m2). A randomized, cross-over design was used under two conditions, recommended sleep …
Timing Of Nordic Hamstring Exercise In Youth Soccer Players To Reduce Injury,
2023
Arizona State University
Timing Of Nordic Hamstring Exercise In Youth Soccer Players To Reduce Injury, Brooke Butterick, Carson Gantzer, Jason Siegler
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) has been demonstrated to be an effective strength exercise to help mitigate the risk of hamstring injury in soccer players. It is a component of the FIFA 11+ grassroots injury prevention program, which is a series of warm-up exercises designed to be administered in large groups and at minimal cost. Recent evidence in adults suggests that the acute fatigue associated with the NHE may increase the risk of injury during training, causing some to suggest moving the NHE until the end of training. PURPOSE: To determine whether this same level of fatigue persists in young …
