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Potential Immune Health Benefits Of Nasal Breathing Exercise On Inflammatory Cytokines In Plasma And Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Camilia L. Castillo, Jose M. Moris, Yunsuk Koh Feb 2025

Potential Immune Health Benefits Of Nasal Breathing Exercise On Inflammatory Cytokines In Plasma And Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Camilia L. Castillo, Jose M. Moris, Yunsuk Koh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Nasal breathing (NB) is gaining popularity in exercise routines to enhance performance and overall health. However, its effects on intracellular and extracellular inflammatory cytokines, which are crucial to the immune response, remain unclear. PURPOSE: This study examined the acute responses of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs – representing intracellular cytokines) and plasma (representing extracellular cytokines) following maximal aerobic exercise with NB. METHODS: Eleven physically healthy, sedentary men (age = 20.63±1.36, BMI=26.03±3.16 kg/m2, and VO2max = 32.60±6.46 mL/kg/min) were randomly assigned to either the NB (N=6) or the combined (control) breathing (CB, N=5) group. Both groups …

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Preliminary Evidence For The Effects Of A Mental Toughness Intervention On Athlete Engagement: A Longitudinal Study In Collegiate Dancers, Spencer Cavan, Andreas Stamatis Feb 2025

Preliminary Evidence For The Effects Of A Mental Toughness Intervention On Athlete Engagement: A Longitudinal Study In Collegiate Dancers, Spencer Cavan, Andreas Stamatis

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Engagement is an active, work-related positive psychological state characterized by the intensity and direction of cognitive (CE), emotional (EE), and behavioral (BE) energy toward performance, well-being, and resilience outcomes in high-pressure environments. Mental toughness (MT), the capacity to consistently perform under pressure, may help increase engagement. As the professionalization of college athletics advances, athletes increasingly function as employees, requiring full psychological engagement. This study is the first to examine the effectiveness of an MT intervention on athlete engagement. PURPOSE: To examine the effectiveness of an MT intervention on athlete engagement, measured across CE, EE, and BE domains, as well …

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Impact Of Electrical Muscle Stimulation During Prolonged Sitting Combined With Mental Stress - A Pilot Study, Takanobu Okamoto, Lin-Sheng Chen, Daniela Charry, Kazumasa Manabe, Kelvin Phan, Hirofumi Tanaka Feb 2025

Impact Of Electrical Muscle Stimulation During Prolonged Sitting Combined With Mental Stress - A Pilot Study, Takanobu Okamoto, Lin-Sheng Chen, Daniela Charry, Kazumasa Manabe, Kelvin Phan, Hirofumi Tanaka

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Mental stress superimposed on prolonged sitting is a common encounter. Both conditions are known to induce vascular dysfunction and impair executive function. While physical activity during sitting can mitigate these adverse effects, such activity is not always permissible for college students studying for important exams and office workers approaching critical deadlines. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) of the lower limb muscles has been proposed as a potential alternative to voluntary exercise and might help preserve vascular and cognitive function under these conditions. PURPOSE: This pilot study investigated whether EMS could attenuate arterial stiffening and cognitive decline induced by combined prolonged …

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Case Presentation For Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Scfe), Isaac T. Edwards, Lucas M. Edwards, Kent Willis Feb 2025

Case Presentation For Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Scfe), Isaac T. Edwards, Lucas M. Edwards, Kent Willis

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CASE HISTORY: The patient is a 15-year-old male who presented with left hip pain of approximately 2 weeks in duration. The patient reported that the pain worsened with hip movement. He also described intermittent popping in the hip and pain radiating to the lateral thigh. The pain began before he fell and struck his hip 3 days ago. Despite using ibuprofen and Tylenol, the pain persisted with minimal relief. PHYSICAL EXAM: The patient appeared well-developed and well-nourished with no apparent distress. Musculoskeletal exam revealed pain with full flexion and external rotation of the left hip, but muscle strength …

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A Comparative Analysis Of Nutritional Knowledge Among Division 1 College Athletes, Malachi Lecadre-Grey, Emily Castillo Feb 2025

A Comparative Analysis Of Nutritional Knowledge Among Division 1 College Athletes, Malachi Lecadre-Grey, Emily Castillo

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Nutrition is a cornerstone of athletic performance, yet many athletes at the collegiate level lack sufficient knowledge about how to properly fuel their bodies for optimal performance. While athletes generally recognize that nutrition is important for health and performance, many fail to fully understand the specific nutritional needs that support their intense physical demands. This gap in nutritional knowledge can hinder not only their performance, but also their recovery and long-term health. Given the complex role that nutrition plays in athletes’ training, competition, and recovery, addressing this knowledge gap is essential for ensuring athletes can reach their full athletic potential. …

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Circulating Lipid Mediators Modulate Skeletal Muscle Repair, Logan Moore, Kamal Awad, Marco Brotto Feb 2025

Circulating Lipid Mediators Modulate Skeletal Muscle Repair, Logan Moore, Kamal Awad, Marco Brotto

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Skeletal muscle injuries account for the majority of sports related trauma. However, skeletal muscle has a unique quality in its’ innate ability to repair and regenerate. PURPOSE: The goal of this study was to detail the regenerative capacity of skeletal muscle through analysis of lipid mediator (LM) signaling in the circulation. METHODS: Wild-type (C57BL/6) mice were blindly randomized into 4 groups: Baseline-Control, 4-Day post injection, 7-Day, and 1-month (n=12). Skeletal muscle damage was initiated through an intra-muscular injection of 50 μL of 1.2% Barium Chloride (BaCl2) in the tibialis anterior (TA). The contralateral limb served as …

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Accuracy Of A Mobile 3d Body Scanning App For Body Composition, Faith N. Aldama, Lillianna Guajardo, Gabriella Martinez, John D. Smith Feb 2025

Accuracy Of A Mobile 3d Body Scanning App For Body Composition, Faith N. Aldama, Lillianna Guajardo, Gabriella Martinez, John D. Smith

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Consumers are increasingly seeking technology to help track health improvements. This study focuses on a free app that using 3D body scanning to assess body composition. PURPOSE: to evaluate the validity of a free app for measuring percent body fat (%BF) by comparing it to an established lab method. METHODS: Thirty-two participants (age= 25.9±9.1 years, height= 65.1±4.3 in, weight= 173.8±4.2 lbs) had body composition measured using the BodPod, InBody 570, Omron HBF-306, and the MeThreeSixty app. A Repeated Measures ANOVA was used to explore significant difference in percent body fat (%BF) between the four measures with the Bonferroni …

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Agreement Of Opencap With Apdm Temporal Variables While Walking, Ceanna M. Mccarty, Kylie Barnard, Gary Guerra, John D. Smith Feb 2025

Agreement Of Opencap With Apdm Temporal Variables While Walking, Ceanna M. Mccarty, Kylie Barnard, Gary Guerra, John D. Smith

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APDM is commonly used in research, rehabilitation, and sports medicine to analyze gait patterns using sensors to gather temporal data on each limb and to the computer. Because of the high cost and tedious training it is inaccessible to most of the population. OpenCap AI is a gait analysis software that uses iOS cameras instead of sensors. The use of iOS devices makes the software more accessible and can provide massive advantages is rehabilitation, research, and sports medicine. PURPOSE: To assess agreement of temporal variables while walking with APDM and OpenCap. METHODS: Participants (n=29, age=29.6±15.1 yrs, ht=165.7±8.8 cm, wt=68.4±18.3 kg) …

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Short-Distance And Rotational Deceleration As Key Determinants Of High-School Basketball Agility: A Preliminary Clustering Analysis, Eric Hsu, Adan Petway, Andreas Stamatis Feb 2025

Short-Distance And Rotational Deceleration As Key Determinants Of High-School Basketball Agility: A Preliminary Clustering Analysis, Eric Hsu, Adan Petway, Andreas Stamatis

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Deceleration ability is fundamental to basketball performance, influencing change of direction, defensive positioning, and movement efficiency. While linear deceleration is commonly assessed, rotational deceleration’s role in basketball-specific agility remains relatively underexplored on the high-school level. Overlooking the unique force demands, joint angles, and neuromuscular control required to stop and change direction rotationally, may hinder athlete preparation, injury prevention, and training effectiveness. PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between rotational deceleration (505 Left/Right), linear deceleration (5m/10m Decel), and lateral agility (5-5 Lateral Shuffle Left/Right) in high-school basketball players and identify the key determinant of agility performance. METHODS: Thirty-three male high-school …

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Range Of Motion & Strength In The Shoulder Of Female Athletes, Claire Romo, Scott Mclean Feb 2025

Range Of Motion & Strength In The Shoulder Of Female Athletes, Claire Romo, Scott Mclean

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Given the extensive shoulder movements in athletes who perform overhead movements, it was anticipated that these athletes would present with stronger shoulders that could achieve a greater range of motion. PURPOSE: This study examined shoulder range of motion (ROM) and isometric strength in internal (IR) and external (ER) rotation in overhead (OH) and non-overhead (NO) athletes. METHODS: Twelve OH female athletes (19.9±0.9 yr, 174.4±6.4cm, 68.1±9.6 kg) and 10 NO female athletes (20±0.9 yr,167.4±6.3 cm, 64.9±10.4 kg) participated from an NCAA Division 3 school. Exclusion criteria included male athletes, athletes with shoulder injuries, dual sport athletes, and non-athletes. Participants completed a …

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Corrected Echo Intensity Is Not Related To Fatigability Or Indices Of Aerobic Fitness In Healthy Young Adults: A Pilot Study, Kase J. Pennartz, Michael R. Perlet, Marek Kerr, Joshua L. Keller Feb 2025

Corrected Echo Intensity Is Not Related To Fatigability Or Indices Of Aerobic Fitness In Healthy Young Adults: A Pilot Study, Kase J. Pennartz, Michael R. Perlet, Marek Kerr, Joshua L. Keller

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Muscle quality (MQ), measured via echo intensity, is regularly used to characterize muscle function and disease. Although it has been related to measures of cardiovascular performance, muscle strength, power, and function in elderly populations, these relations are not consistently observed in younger adult populations. Specifically, the relations of MQ and various functional outcomes (e.g., muscle strength, fatigability, and aerobic fitness) remain unclear, particularly given the interplay between age-related changes in fatiguability and performance. PURPOSE: Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the relation of MQ among muscle strength, fatigability, and indices of aerobic fitness in young healthy …

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Postural Balance Adaptations Following An 8-Week Classical Mat Pilates Program In Healthy Individuals, Ana Carolina Carolina Panhan, Anupama Thapa, Giovana Duarte Eltz, Marina Melo Villalba, Mauro Gonçalves, Adalgiso Coscrato Cardozo, Joosung Kim, Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião Feb 2025

Postural Balance Adaptations Following An 8-Week Classical Mat Pilates Program In Healthy Individuals, Ana Carolina Carolina Panhan, Anupama Thapa, Giovana Duarte Eltz, Marina Melo Villalba, Mauro Gonçalves, Adalgiso Coscrato Cardozo, Joosung Kim, Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The central nervous system uses proprioceptive inputs from muscles, joints, and skin to maintain postural balance. Pilates exercises, which strengthen abdominal and pelvic muscles, are known to improve spinal stability and postural control. However, limited research has specifically examined the effects of mat-based Pilates training on center of pressure (COP) parameters, a key indicator of postural stability, especially over different training durations. PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effects of mat-based Pilates training on postural balance by analyzing center of pressure (COP) parameters at three time points: before training (Pre-T), after four weeks of training (4W-T), and after eight …

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Breaking The Injury Cycle: The Role Of Comprehensive Integration In Injury Recurrence Among Female Collegiate Athletes, Jeffrey Rivera, Paul Mentele, Nathan Wells, Xavier Smith, Ernest Rimer, Andreas Stamatis Feb 2025

Breaking The Injury Cycle: The Role Of Comprehensive Integration In Injury Recurrence Among Female Collegiate Athletes, Jeffrey Rivera, Paul Mentele, Nathan Wells, Xavier Smith, Ernest Rimer, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Female collegiate athletes face unique physiological, biomechanical, and socio-cultural factors that may increase their risk of repeated injuries. While first-time injuries have recently been better documented, less is known about whether subsequent injuries involve the same or different types. This gap limits the development of evidence-based prevention strategies that account for injury recurrence patterns in female athletes. PURPOSE: To quantify the prevalence of multiple injuries in female collegiate athletes, assess patterns of injury recurrence versus variation, and examine whether injury accumulation follows a progressive trajectory beyond a single occurrence. METHODS: A retrospective cohort analysis (2021–2024) was conducted using …

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Reliability Of A Mobile 3d Body Scanning App For Body Composition, Lillianna Guajardo, Faith Aldama, Gabriella Martinez, John D. Smith Feb 2025

Reliability Of A Mobile 3d Body Scanning App For Body Composition, Lillianna Guajardo, Faith Aldama, Gabriella Martinez, John D. Smith

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Technology for apps that track health is becoming more popular, and many of these apps have not been examined for reliability. PURPOSE: to assess reliability of a commercially available body scanning app for body composition. METHODS: Thirty-two participants (age= 25.9±9.1 years, height= 165.5±10.9 cm, weight= 79.0±20.6 kg) had body composition measured using the MeThreeSixty app two times between three and seven days apart. Pearson’s Product Moment correlations were used to assess interclass reliability from trial 1 to trial 2 and Cronbach’s Alpha was used to assess intraclass reliability. Repeated Measures ANOVA were used to discern significant differences between the trials. …

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Extended Rest Requirement After Shoulder Surgery: A Case Study, Melissa D. Long, Alexis Fosmer, Nieko Thomas Feb 2025

Extended Rest Requirement After Shoulder Surgery: A Case Study, Melissa D. Long, Alexis Fosmer, Nieko Thomas

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: The patient was a 21-year old right-handed collegiate female volleyball player who presented with chronic shoulder pain in her dominant shoulder, which began approximately five years ago. Her previous assessment and treatment included x-rays and MRI imaging, several joint injections, and daily rehabilitation in an attempt to manage her symptoms. Unfortunately, her shoulder problems persisted. Four years after the onset of her pain, she underwent surgery as it was deemed necessary, due to her consistent pain and functional limitations. PHYSICAL EXAM: The patient reported sharp pain (7/10) during overhead activities. Strength was 3+/5 on flexion and …

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Agreement Of A Mobile 3d Body Scanning App For Anthropometrics, Gabriella D. Martinez, Faith Aldama, Lillianna Guajardo, John D. Smith Feb 2025

Agreement Of A Mobile 3d Body Scanning App For Anthropometrics, Gabriella D. Martinez, Faith Aldama, Lillianna Guajardo, John D. Smith

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Consumers are increasingly seeking technology to help track health improvements. This study focuses on a free app that using 3D body scanning to assess anthropometric measures. PURPOSE: to evaluate the validity of a free app for measuring body anthropometrics compared to criterion measures. METHODS: Thirty-two participants (age= 25.9±9.1 years, height= 165.5±10.9 cm, weight= 79.0±20.6 kg) had chest, biceps, forearm, waist, abdomen, hip, thigh, and calf circumferences measured with a flexible measuring tape, and then by the MeThreeSixty app. Dependent (paired) t-tests were used to assess differences between actual and app measures. Bland Altman plots illustrated agreement between measures …

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Interclass Reliability Of Sit2stand.Ai, Kylie J. Barnard, Ceanna M. Mccarty, Gary Guerra, John D. Smith Feb 2025

Interclass Reliability Of Sit2stand.Ai, Kylie J. Barnard, Ceanna M. Mccarty, Gary Guerra, John D. Smith

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Free applications to evaluate certain fitness or performance parameters are becoming widely used. The Sit2Stand is an open-source web based tool that is becoming increasingly popular and may have utility for clinical purposes. PURPOSE: To explore the reliability of this open source tool for time, acceleration, and flexion during the sit-2-stand test. METHODS: Participants (n=29, age=29.6±15.1 yrs, ht=165.7±8.8 cm, wt=68.4±18.3 kg) performed a 5-repetition sit-2-stand test two times while filmed with an iPhone (Ph1) and phone using Android (Ph2). Participant were instructed to cross arms and to stand all the way up and sit back on the chair …

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Effect Of Weighted Backpack And Texting While Walking On Gait Parameters, Celina M. Cantu, John D. Smith Feb 2025

Effect Of Weighted Backpack And Texting While Walking On Gait Parameters, Celina M. Cantu, John D. Smith

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College students often walk while carrying backpacks and looking at phones. Changes in gait due to these effects should be identified to warn of possible postural changes. PURPOSE: Determine if a weighted backpack (BA), phone use (PH), and a combination (BP) has any effect on gait parameters while walking. METHODS: Twenty-two participants walked five meters three times in control (CO), BA, PH, and BP while recorded by a three-dimensional tracking app (OpenCapAI) for a total of twelve trials. Participants were measured for height and weight without shoes which was then used to calculate 15% bodyweight to place in the …

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Effects Of Inter-Set Inspiratory Muscle Activation On Post High-Intensity Resistance Exercise Autonomic Regulation, Baroreflex Sensitivity, And Blood Pressure, Hsin-Fu Lin, Kuo-Sheng Chiu, Chang-Lun Shu, Lian-Yu Lin Feb 2025

Effects Of Inter-Set Inspiratory Muscle Activation On Post High-Intensity Resistance Exercise Autonomic Regulation, Baroreflex Sensitivity, And Blood Pressure, Hsin-Fu Lin, Kuo-Sheng Chiu, Chang-Lun Shu, Lian-Yu Lin

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Inspiratory muscle exercise and slow breathing have been demonstrated to improve blood pressure control, possibly via an improved sympatho/vagal balance mechanism. Purpose: To test the hypothesis that inter-set inspiratory muscle exercise would attenuate the increase of sympatho/vagal activity ratio and the reduction of baroreflex sensitivity after high-intensity resistance exercise. Methods: A total of 14 recreational active males (n=8, aged= 24±1yrs, BMI=22±1 kg/m2) and females (n=6, aged=24±1yrs, BMI=22±2 kg/m2) were recruited and underwent maximum muscle strength (1RM), maximum inspiratory pressure (PImax) determination after familiarization. Participants were asked to engage in 4 acute bouts of high-intensity …

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Effects Of A 12-Week Chair-Based Exercise Program On Functional Fitness And Cognitive Function In Older Females, Yi-Hung Liao, Ping-Chuan Lin, Yi-Yuan Lin, Shiow-Chwen Tsai, Hsiao-Kuan Wu, Ting-Heng Chou Feb 2025

Effects Of A 12-Week Chair-Based Exercise Program On Functional Fitness And Cognitive Function In Older Females, Yi-Hung Liao, Ping-Chuan Lin, Yi-Yuan Lin, Shiow-Chwen Tsai, Hsiao-Kuan Wu, Ting-Heng Chou

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Aging is associated with declines in functional fitness and cognitive function, which may impact the quality of life in older adults. Developing a safe and active training program as an initial strategy is critical for the elderly population to maintain physical and mental well-being. PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week chair-based exercise intervention on functional fitness, cognitive function, and nutritional status in older female adults. METHODS: Thirty-six healthy female participants aged 55 to 80 years were randomly assigned to the exercise group (Ex, N=19; Age: 64±1 years; BMI: 24.7±0.8 kg/m²) or the control …

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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Improved Glycemic Control In Population With Hyperglycemia And Overweight/Obesity, Jehu N. Apaflo, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Irene John Tomy, Ulices Villalobos, Joshua Labadah, Dwaipayan Saha, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Sudip Bajpeyi Feb 2025

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Improved Glycemic Control In Population With Hyperglycemia And Overweight/Obesity, Jehu N. Apaflo, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Irene John Tomy, Ulices Villalobos, Joshua Labadah, Dwaipayan Saha, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Sudip Bajpeyi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a rehabilitation technique for individuals with physical function limitations and mobility impairments, however, the potential for NMES to improve metabolic health is unclear. PURPOSE: To evaluate the acute and long-term effects of NMES on blood glucose and substrate utilization. METHODS: The study recruited forty-five sedentary overweight/obese participants (Age: 40 ± 13 years; BMI: 37 ± 7 kg/m2) with hyperglycemia (fasting glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL or 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) value ≥ 140 mg/dL). For the acute study, participants underwent 30 minutes of NMES on both quadricep muscles. Blood glucose levels …

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A Comparison Of Dxa, Inbody, And Bodpod For Assessing Body Fat Percentage, Aylin Barrera, Maria Quezada, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, Kassandra Reyes, Emmanuel Franco, Allison De La Vina, Samuel R. Buchanan Feb 2025

A Comparison Of Dxa, Inbody, And Bodpod For Assessing Body Fat Percentage, Aylin Barrera, Maria Quezada, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, Kassandra Reyes, Emmanuel Franco, Allison De La Vina, Samuel R. Buchanan

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

While numerous methods for assessing body fat percentage have been validated, it is important to understand that using results from one modality does not guarantee the same on another. It is also important, when weighing the pros and cons of each modality, that the reliability of each approach should also be taken into consideration. PURPOSE: This study compared body fat percentages (PBF) derived from dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioelectrical impedance (BIA), and air displacement plethysmography (ADP). Reliability was also determined for each modality. METHODS: 47 adults, aged 18+, were assessed for total body composition with a Lunar iDXA (GE …

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Glucose Curve Morphology And Peak Time As Metabolic Health Indicators, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Jehu Apaflo, Sudip Bajpeyi Feb 2025

Glucose Curve Morphology And Peak Time As Metabolic Health Indicators, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Jehu Apaflo, Sudip Bajpeyi

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Type 2 diabetes is a multifaceted condition characterized by disruptions in insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion, and associated metabolic defects such as impaired glucose and lipid metabolism and metabolic inflexibility. The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a key diagnostic tool for assessing glucose tolerance and metabolic function. Glucose response curve morphology and timing of the glucose peak (at 30 minutes vs >30 minutes) provide valuable insights into the balance between insulin secretion and glucose tolerance. PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate glucose curve morphology and glucose peak time as potential markers of metabolic health, focusing on their associations with …

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Effects Of Aquatic Therapy On Joint Mobility And Muscular Strength On An Adult Male With Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Cameron Crawford, Mary Power, Vanessa Mikan Feb 2025

Effects Of Aquatic Therapy On Joint Mobility And Muscular Strength On An Adult Male With Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Cameron Crawford, Mary Power, Vanessa Mikan

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological motor impairment syndrome caused by damage to the developing brain. Therapeutic aquatic exercise can be extremely beneficial when aiming to take pressure off of the back and lower extremities because water is proven to better support body weight and relieve joint stress. Aquatic therapy has also been seen to affect overall motor function, spasticity, and quality of life. PURPOSE: To determine if aquatic therapy improves joint mobility, muscular strength, and quality of life in an adult with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. METHODS: Single-subject six-week aquatic therapy intervention consisted of one-hour sessions, two days a …

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Axe Throwing Correlation Between The Elbow And Shoulder Velocity At Time Of Release And Other Measures Of Accuracy, Katherine M. Mcclellan, Amber M. Chelette, Jeremy Stovall Feb 2025

Axe Throwing Correlation Between The Elbow And Shoulder Velocity At Time Of Release And Other Measures Of Accuracy, Katherine M. Mcclellan, Amber M. Chelette, Jeremy Stovall

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INTRODUCTION. This exploratory investigation examines the biomechanical correlations underlying axe throwing accuracy among amateur throwers, due to the fact that there is limited literature on upper extremity kinematics across wrist, elbow, and shoulder velocities affecting the handle, angle, and distance accuracy of the axe during time of release. PURPOSE. The purpose was to systematically examine the biomechanical factors influencing throwing precision across athletic populations, utilizing research methodologies to map the intricate relationships between kinematic variables and performance accuracy. METHODS. Utilizing Awinda inertial measurement units, researchers analyzed upper extremity kinematics across wrist, elbow, and shoulder velocities during twelve …

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An Adjustment To Estimating Body Fat Percentage With Bodpod In A Hispanic Population, Maria Quezada, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, Kassandra Reyes, Emmanuel Franco, Aylin Barrera, Allison De La Vina, Samuel R. Buchanan Feb 2025

An Adjustment To Estimating Body Fat Percentage With Bodpod In A Hispanic Population, Maria Quezada, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, Kassandra Reyes, Emmanuel Franco, Aylin Barrera, Allison De La Vina, Samuel R. Buchanan

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New equations for estimating body fat percentage are continually being developed for more accurate population-based results. PURPOSE: This study aimed to generate a novel two-compartment model equation for air displacement plethysmography to estimate body fat percentage (PBF) in a Hispanic population. METHODS: 43 adults, aged 18+, were assessed for total body composition using a four-compartment model (4C) with bone mineral content from a Lunar iDXA (GE Healthcare, Madison WI), total body water via the InBody 770 (InBody, Seoul, South Korea), and ADP from a BodPod GS-X (COSMED, Rome, Italy). Participants were instructed to arrive hydrated, with manufacturer suggested clothing, …

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Unveiling The Limitations Of Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Insights From Fasting And Ogtt With Advanced Clustering Analyses, Dwaipayan Saha Dr, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Jehu Narh Apaflo, Joshua Labadah, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Ulices Villalobos, Irene John Tomy, Sudip Bajpeyi Dr. Feb 2025

Unveiling The Limitations Of Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Insights From Fasting And Ogtt With Advanced Clustering Analyses, Dwaipayan Saha Dr, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Jehu Narh Apaflo, Joshua Labadah, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Ulices Villalobos, Irene John Tomy, Sudip Bajpeyi Dr.

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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems offer real-time glucose insights but are limited by temporal lags and variability compared to capillary blood glucose (CBG) and venous blood measurements. These limitations are particularly pronounced during fasting and oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT), where accurate glucose tracking is critical. However, gaps remain in understanding how CGM performance compares to traditional methods in capturing glucose trends, variability, and clinical outliers. PURPOSE: This study addresses these gaps by evaluating the accuracy, variability, and clustering efficiency of CGM compared to CBG and venous glucose measurements during fasting and OGTT. METHODS: A cohort of 26 participants underwent …

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Associations Of Skeletal Muscle Index, Body Mass Index, And Body Fat In A Primarily Hispanic Population, Kassandra Reyes, Emmanuel Franco, Maria Quezada, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, Aylin Barrera, Allison De La Vina, Samuel R. Buchanan Feb 2025

Associations Of Skeletal Muscle Index, Body Mass Index, And Body Fat In A Primarily Hispanic Population, Kassandra Reyes, Emmanuel Franco, Maria Quezada, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, Aylin Barrera, Allison De La Vina, Samuel R. Buchanan

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Despite criticism of body mass index (BMI) in the classification of weight status, it is still a commonly used metric. BMI may still serve a purpose in the identification of low muscle status. PURPOSE: This study associated skeletal muscle index (SMI), BMI, and body fat percentage (PBF) in a population of mostly Hispanic individuals. METHODS: 47 adults, aged 18+, were assessed for total body composition using a four-compartment model (4C) with bone mineral content from a Lunar iDXA (GE Healthcare, Madison WI), total body water via the InBody 770 (InBody, Seoul, South Korea), and ADP from a BodPod GS-X …

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Extraction And Organization Of Densitometry Data From Imaging Reports Produced By The Ge Idxa System Using Optical Character Recognition, Ana S. Rivera, Jordan Ankersen, Bradley Lambert Feb 2025

Extraction And Organization Of Densitometry Data From Imaging Reports Produced By The Ge Idxa System Using Optical Character Recognition, Ana S. Rivera, Jordan Ankersen, Bradley Lambert

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Assessment of body composition and bone mineral density via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is commonly used in sports medicine, orthopedic, wellness, and research settings, whereby individualized reports are generated that can be uploaded to individual patient charts or entered into datasets for the purpose of analyzing trends or differences between population groups or within groups over time as a result of monitoring or interventions (nutritional, pharmacologic, therapeutic, activity). However, for large sample sizes, manual data entry from individual reports can be cumbersome and subject to human error. Exporting raw data directly from the DXA machine also presents challenges. PURPOSE: To …

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The Role Of The Exerkine Apelin In Age-Related Sarcopenia, Dillon R. Harris, Quinten W. Pigg, Daniela S. Inoue, Mariana Janini Gomes Feb 2025

The Role Of The Exerkine Apelin In Age-Related Sarcopenia, Dillon R. Harris, Quinten W. Pigg, Daniela S. Inoue, Mariana Janini Gomes

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Apelin is an exercise-induced peptide that declines with age and is positively associated with exercise-induced benefits in older individuals. This molecule may therein have a potential role in combatting sarcopenia—age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength—when combined with exercise; however, the molecular mechanisms behind its autocrine function remain unclear. PURPOSE: To investigate how aerobic exercise impacts skeletal muscle apelin signaling, focusing on its potential in counteracting the age-related loss of skeletal muscle. METHODS: 22 Fisher 344 male rats (3- and 21-month-old) were obtained from NIA rodent colonies. Experimental groups were randomly divided: young sedentary (Y, n=5); young …

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