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Anthropometric And Physiological Determinants Of Maximal Fat Oxidation During Graded Exercise, Zachary Rodgers, Austin Hayhurst, Alec Clawson, Easton Gray, Haden Van Orden, Lindsay Saunders, Nicolas Clark

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Maximal fat oxidation (MFO), assessed via a graded exercise test (GXT), also known as the FATMAX test, demonstrates considerable inter-individual variability due to factors such as metabolic efficiency, body composition, and physiological responses to exercise. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the factors driving this variability, including fasting blood glucose (FBG), hydration status, anthropometric measures, and cardiorespiratory fitness. METHODS: Male participants (N = 41; BMI = 25.0 ± 4.2 kg/m²) underwent a graded exercise test (GXT) to exhaustion using an electromagnetically braked cycle ergometer. The GXT protocol began with a 10-minute warm-up at …

The Effects Of A High-Carbohydrate Versus A High-Fat Shake On Heart Rate Variability When Used To Interrupt A 38-Hour Fast, Madeline Macievic, Cameron Jacobson, Bruce Bailey

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Heart rate variability (HRV) indicates the heart’s capacity to respond to stimuli from the autonomic nervous system. While previous research has explored the cardiovascular effects of fasting and food intake, the impact of the post-fast meal on cardiovascular health remains understudied.PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate how the macronutrient composition of a post-fast meal affects the autonomic nervous system, as measured by HRV.METHODS: Twenty-seven individuals (12 females and 15 males) participated in three separate 38-hour water-only fasts, each separated by a rest period of 6 to 10 days. Two of the three fasts were interrupted after 24 hours …

Assessing The Validity And Efficacy Of Wearable Devices Towards Equitable Data For All, Ryan Gross, Emmaly Seyam, Ian Chang, Hayley E. Whitney, Joseph Amitrano, Dhruv Seshadri

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Wearable technology provides the ability to gather cutting-edge data in a practical manner and verify it against industry-leading technology. PURPOSE: This study compares heart rate (HR) data from off-the-shelf wearable technology; Polar H10, Whoop 4.0, and Garmin Fenix 7 to the standard used in hospitals; GE Dash 5000, across subjects of various skin tones, BMI, gender, and age. The wearable devices rely on one of two different technologies, including photoplethysmography (PPG) in the wrist-worn devices and electrocardiogram (ECG) in the devices applied to the participant's chest. METHODS: Data was collected on 28 Division 1 male soccer players from …

Effect Of Aerobic Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction On Post-Exercise Hypotension In Young Adults: The Role Of Histamine Receptors, Dongnyeuck Seo, Dae Sik Song, William Boyer, Trevor Gillum, Sean Sullivan, Nailiyah Liwanag, Iltark Yoon, Jong-Kyung Kim

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Although a single session of low to moderate intensity exercise induces post-exercise hypotension (PEH), the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise on PEH is still unknown. PURPOSE: We tested hypothesis that aerobic exercise with BFR induced (PEH), and the reduction in blood pressure (BP) was due to peripheral vasodilation via the histamine receptors. METHODS: Ten male subjects participated in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to walk on the treadmill for 10 minutes at 6.4 k/m, 0% grade with or without BFR after taking histamine receptor blockade. Following exercise, BP was measured at 10 min interval for 60 …

The Blood Pressure Response To Exercise: Untangling The Relationship Between Fitness And Fatness, Mccall Dunn, Jayson Gifford, Joseph Larsen, Braxton Bird, Grace Loveless

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The systolic blood pressure (SBP) during prescribed exercise (ExSBP) represents cardiovascular strain during tasks of daily living and is predictive of future cardiovascular disease. Individuals with greater body mass reportedly have a greater increase in ExSBP when exercise is performed at an absolute intensity (e.g., walking 2.5 mph). It is unclear if this exaggerated response persists when exercise is performed at the same intensity relative to one’s fitness (e.g., % Lactate Treshold). PURPOSE: Determine if individuals with a high body mass index (BMI) exhibit an exaggerated ExSBP when exercise is prescribed with respect to personal fitness level. METHODS: Thus …

Is Ambulatory Blood Pressure A Good Predictor Of The Blood Pressure Response To Moderate-Intensity Exercise?, Braxton Bird, Jayson Gifford, Joseph Larsen

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been the leading cause of death in the United States since the 1920s. One of the most prominent precursors of CVD is high blood pressure (hypertension), which is commonly diagnosed by using the gold standard method of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). However, ABPM isn’t controlled throughout the day and is not very reproducible. Recently exercise systolic blood pressure (ExSBP) has received more attention since it is highly regulated and accurately represents cardiovascular strain during tasks of daily living. Purpose: The objective of this study is to determine whether ambulatory blood pressure could act as …

Effect Of Intranasal Insulin On Neurovascular Coupling In Healthy Young Adults, Brian Shariffi, Neil Mcmillan, Anna Gonsalves, Camila Manrique-Acevedo, Jaume Padilla, Jacqueline Limberg

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT

Emerging evidence supports an essential role for insulin signaling in neurovascular coupling (NVC) – the link between neuronal activity and cerebral blood flow. In preclinical animal models, impaired insulin signaling is associated with reduced NVC, highlighting the neurogenic role of insulin. However, it remains unclear whether brain insulin stimulation can enhance NVC in humans. PURPOSE: To examine the acute effect of intranasal insulin delivery on NVC. We hypothesized intranasal insulin would augment NVC in healthy young adults. METHODS: Carotid artery blood flow (CBF, Doppler ultrasound) and middle cerebral artery blood velocity (MCAv, transcranial Doppler ultrasound) were measured during …

The Farmers Handle Loaded Carry Increases Peripheral Blood Pressure But The Zercher Carry Increases Vascular Stiffness, Brianna Wheelock, Natalya Tasevski, Miranda Grzywaczewski, Marissa Flannery, Deborah L. Feairheller

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Governing bodies continue to recommend both aerobic and resistance training as part of lifestyle modification, and it is known that exercise is medicine. Load carriage is an activity of daily living, can be an occupational risk, and is a popular method of resistance training. The type of carry could be related to different vascular responses, which may be related to cardiovascular risk. When professionals recommend exercise programs, consideration of the vascular responses in relation to type of carry is important in order to reduce potential risk. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess vascular health and blood …

Comparing Vascular Measures In Active And Inactive Females With Anterior Or Lateral T-Wave Inversions, Natalya Tasevski, Brianna Wheelock, Deborah L. Feairheller

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The presence of T-wave inversions in anterior or lateral leads on an electrocardiogram (ECG) can indicate a range of conditions, from benign to serious, such as myocardial ischemia. While ECG is not a routine screening tool for athletes, and T-wave inversions in anterior or lateral leads are not typically used as the primary diagnostic tool, integrating this with noninvasive vascular health measures like Augmentation Index (Alx@75) and Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) could provide valuable insights. Both Alx@75 and PWV are measures of arterial stiffness and thus related to cardiovascular risk. Cardiac screening in active and athletic females is under-researched, so …

Sex Differences In Cardiac Decompensation Under Moderate Hypovolemic Stress During Exercise, Yusuf I. Rizk, Daisy Hernandez Valadez, Jacob B. Sievers, Youanaa A. Gendy, Areum K. Jensen

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Due to higher metabolic demands to the contracting muscles there are significant increases in cardiac output (CO) and peripheral vascular adjustments, thus resulting in an increased arterial blood pressure (BP) during exercise. In general women have higher heart rate (HR), lower stroke volume (SV) and CO compared to men even though they change in a similar fashion during exercise. In response to central hypovolemia, triggered by lower body negative pressure (LBNP), women appeared to have lower tolerance compared to men. However, how women exhibit cardiac alterations to sustained LBNP and exercise differently is unclear. PURPOSE: To investigate sex differences in …

Does Lower Body Negative Pressure Have A Differential Effect On Blood Pressure And Blood Flow During Exercise In Women?, Jacob B. Sievers, Youanaa A. Gendy, Yusuf I. Rizk, Daisy Hernandez Valadez, Areum K. Jensen

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

In response to central hypovolemia, triggered by lower body negative pressure (LBNP), women appeared to have lower tolerance compared to men. In addition, women exhibit blunted pressor responses to exercise compared to men, while cardiac output is increased in a similar fashion. Nonetheless, redistribution of blood flow from central to contracting muscles is required to meet higher metabolic demands during exercise in both men and women. Thus, we thought to investigate the differential effect of LBNP during exercise in men and women. PURPOSE: To determine the role of LBNP on redistributing blood flow from central to contracting muscles during moderate …

Influence Of Fitness On Moderate-Intensity Blood Pressure Responses In Normotensive And Hypertensive Individuals, Joseph Larsen, Jayson Gifford

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Early detection and treatment is important in cardiovascular disease because arteries are often occluded by 75% or more before symptoms become apparent. Exercise blood pressure has been shown to be predictive of future cardiovascular disease independent of resting blood pressure. However, many factors affecting exercise blood pressure need to be further investigated and described before exercise blood pressure can become a common practice. PURPOSE: To investigate how exercise intensity and fitness influence the blood pressure response in hypertensive and normotensive individuals. We hypothesized that hypertensive participants would have greater increases in exercise blood pressure than normotensive subjects during a …

Correlation Between Allostatic Load And Endothelial Function, Ethan Joergensen, Justo Perez, Jasdeep Kaur

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Allostasis refers to the body’s innate adaptive ability to maintain homeostasis following exposure to acute and dynamic stressors. Chronic exposure to physical and/or psychological stress can lead to dysregulation of this stress response mechanism, leading to physiological dysfunction. The aggregate result of these stressors on the body is measured by calculating an individual’s allostatic load (AL), which is a score that represents the magnitude of degenerative stress-related physiological changes present in the body by assessing a variety of pertinent biomarkers and physical measurements. PURPOSE – Our goal in this study was to examine the concept of allostatic overload as it …

Comparison Of Oxygen Consumption In 4-Second Sprint Interval Exercise With Varied Intensity And Rest Period, Remzi Satiroglu, Christos Kyrillou, Jieting Wang, Edward Coyle

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Sprint interval training (SIT) is usually performed at maximal ‘all-out’ intensities, that are 5-8-times higher than the power needed to elicit VO_2peak. However, the %VO_2peak associated with repeated submaximal power sprints (%P_max), particularly when paired with varying rest periods, remains unknown. Investigating the %VO_2peak in repeated submaximal power sprints is pivotal, enabling the personalization of workout routines to specific training goals.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to systematically investigate the acute physiological responses induced by three levels of %P_max intensities (50%, 75%, and 100% of P_max) with three varying …

Relationship Between Body Composition, Body Fat Distribution, And Blood Lipids Among Law Enforcement Officers: Part 1, Jacob Broeckel, Megan Leonard, Anisha Patel, Broderick L. Dickerson, Ryan J. Sowinski, Matthew J. Mcallister, Drew E. Gonzalez, Steven E. Martin

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Law enforcement officers (LEOs) have a high-stress occupation which is prone to cardiovascular disease (CVD). In fact, data suggest that LEOs have a 1.7-fold higher CVD prevalence versus the general public, in addition to 40.5% of LEOs being classified as obese. However, research is lacking regarding the relationship between body composition, body fat distribution, and blood lipid panels as it pertains to CVD risk in LEOs. PURPOSE: To determine if body composition and fat distribution measures correlate with predictive lipid markers in LEOs. METHODS: Forty-three LEOs (age = 41.7±9.6 yrs; weight = 91.9±15.4 kg; height = 179.8±8.7 cm; …

Effects Of Endurance Training On Skeletal Muscle Mass And Inflammation In A Rat Model Of Heart Failure, Aaron Garcia, Dillon Harris, Quinten Pigg, Daniela Sayuri Inoue, Mariana Janini Gomes

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Chronic disease states including heart failure (HF) often lead to reduced physical activity, resulting in disuse and low-level systemic inflammation, which contribute to the decline in muscle mass and function. An important goal of therapy in HF patients is to counteract or prevent the development of skeletal muscle alterations in order to restore a normal functional capacity. Exercise is an established means of improving exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with HF. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the impact of an endurance program on skeletal muscle mass and inflammation in a rat model of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)-induced …

Racial Differences In Cerebral Hemodynamics During Aerobic Exercise, Ziba Taherzadeh, Claire E. Kissel, Taha Alhalimi, Paul J. Fadel

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Young healthy non-Hispanic Black (BL) adults have an attenuated increase in blood flow to working skeletal muscle during exercise compared to non-Hispanic white (WH) adults. Cerebral blood flow also increases during exercise; however, previous work has mainly included WH adults. There are no studies investigating potential differences in cerebral vascular responses to exercise in BL adults. PURPOSE: To compare middle cerebral artery velocity (MCAv) and cerebral vascular conductance index (CVCi) during exercise in BL adults to WH adults. We tested the hypothesis that BL adults have a blunted increase in MCAvmean and CVCi response during light and moderate intensity …

Blood Pressure Variability In Young Male Adult Habitual Vapers, Rie V. Conley, Claire E. Kissell, Ziba Taherzadeh, Danny Dubroy, Benjamin E. Young, Ziyad Ben Taleb, Paul J. Fadel

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The use of e-cigarettes (i.e., vaping) has risen dramatically in the last few years. Vaping is more appealing and accessible to young people than traditional smoking. The ease of use can increase the frequency of vaping, which may increase the amount of nicotine consumed. Nicotine is a potent vasoconstrictor that may also affect blood pressure (BP). Indeed, previous studies have shown that traditional cigarette smoking increases BP variability. This is noteworthy because elevated BP variability has been shown to predict future development of cardiovascular disease. However, whether habitual vaping influences BP variability remains unknown. PURPOSE: To test the hypothesis …

Hemodynamic Differentials Between Sexes After Different Orders Of Upper- And Lower-Body Resistance Exercise, Alissa Olvera, Ryan D. Russell, Andrea Toledo, Abigail Gomez, Sophia Moreno, Yu Lun Tai

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Diversifying upper- and lower-body resistance exercise (RE) sequences has been demonstrated to elicit various hemodynamic responses. However, the effects of various upper- and lower-body RE orders on hemodynamics between sexes remains unexplored. PURPOSE: To assess how the sequence of upper- and lower-body resistance exercises impacts hemodynamics between sexes. METHODS: Eleven men and ten women (23±3 vs. 22±2 years old) volunteered the study. Hemodynamic measurements, including mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), and total peripheral resistance (TPR) were assessed at rest, 15-20 (R1), and 25-30 (R2) minutes after either upper- and lower-body RE (UL) …

Influence Of Evening Binge Alcohol Consumption On Sympathetic Transduction, Tatiana X. Solis Montenegro, Stephen Bender, Jennifer R. Bigalke, Jeremy A. Bigalke, Jason R. Carter

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Evening alcohol consumption elicits an exaggerated increase in morning-after sympathoexcitation and heart rate, yet the effects of evening binge drinking on neural-cardiovascular coupling the morning after alcohol remain unknown. PURPOSE: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of evening binge alcohol consumption on sympathetic vascular transduction by examining blood pressure following bursts of muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA). We hypothesized that evening alcohol would exaggerate morning-after blood pressure response to MSNA. METHODS: Twenty-nine healthy participants (14 men, 15 women; 28 2 yrs; 27 1 kg/m²) underwent a two-condition, randomized crossover design (i.e. alcohol drinking vs. …

Different Orders Of Combined Upper- And Lower-Body Resistance Exercise Induce Different Pulse Wave Reflection Responses Induce In Resistance-Trained Young Women, Andrea Toledo, Yu Lun Tai, Alissa Olvera, Sophia Moreno, Abigail Gomez, Melody Cantu, Ryan D. Russell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Varying the orders of UL and LU resistance exercise (RE) has been shown to induce different cardiovascular responses in active men. However, various orders of upper- and lower-body RE on pulse wave reflection in resistance-trained young women is unknown. PURPOSE: To evaluate the pulse wave reflection in resistance-trained young women based on the effects of different orders of upper- and lower-body RE. METHODS: Twelve resistance-trained young women (22±2 yrs) completed the study. Pulse wave reflection was assessed at rest, 10 (R1), and 20 (R2) minutes after either upper- and lower-body RE (UL) or lower- and upper-body RE (LU) for …

Hemodynamic Responses To Blood Flow Restriction Exercise With Different Types Of Cuffs, Lin-Sheng Chen, Philippe Brosselin Perez Palma, Natalie Mclaurin, Daniela Charry Segura, Francisco Aguilar, Hirofumi Tanaka

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

While blood flow restriction (BFR) training has gained popularity, the original narrow elastic (NE) design featured in the Kaatsu bands has been gradually replaced by wide-rigid (WR) nylon blood pressure cuffs that are cheaper and easily available. We demonstrated that using WR cuffs resulted in marked increases in blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand during BFR walking exercise compared with NE bands. Currently, the hemodynamic responses to BFR resistance exercise using different types of cuffs are unknown. PURPOSE: To compare blood pressure and physiological responses before and after BFR resistance exercise with WR cuffs and NE bands. METHODS: …

The Effectiveness Of Running Power As A Metric Of Exercise Intensity During Running Interval Training, Eric A. Lambert, Dustin W. Davis, Matahn Blank, Tashari A. Carballo, Elias M. Malek, Kathryn Lei A. Lavin, Thea Sweder, Nicole Argueta, Marcus M. Lawrence, James W. Navalta, Jeffrey Cowley

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Wearable power meters are increasingly popular among runners with Coros and Stryd offering running power as a real-time, trackable of a metric. PURPOSE: This study compared running power (RP) to physiological measures, heart rate (HR) and oxygen consumption (VO₂), across high and low intensity running intervals. METHODS: Thirteen adult participants (n = 6 male; height = 174.9 ± 6.9 cm; mass = 72.5 ± 12.0 kg) were equipped with a Stryd 27 RP meter, a Polar H10 HR monitor, and a Cosmed K5 portable metabolic unit. Participants’ self-selected RP was obtained during a 10-min run on …

Acute Heat Stress On Blood Composition & Body Fluid In Young And Middle-Aged Individuals, Kaitlyn Strong, Olivia Leach, Jayson Gifford

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Sauna therapy has been shown to have benefits to cardiovascular health. Changes in hematocrit, hemoglobin, and plasma volume in response to sauna heating are not well defined in the middle-aged population. This population is of significant interest because of an increased rate of decline in cardiovascular health starting at middle age. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of acute sauna exposure on blood composition, specifically the change in plasma volume in young and middle-aged adults. METHODS: 10 young (24.9 ± 4.2 years, 6 male and 4 female) and 8 middle-aged adults (55.6 ± 3.9 …

Social Jetlag Inhibits Exercise-Induced Adaptations In The Heart And Alters Markers Of Mitochondrial Dynamics, Graham R. Mcginnis, Michael B. Dial, Elias M. Malek, Greco Neblina, Austin Cooper, Nikoleta Vasileva, Tanner Erwin

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Social jetlag (SJL), or the shifting of behavior and sleep times between weekdays and weekends, is a pervasive form of circadian rhythm disruption that affects nearly 70% of the population to some extent. The magnitude of SJL can be determined by the difference in the mid-sleep phase between weekends and weekdays. Higher levels of SJL have been associated with lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, and increased incidence of cardiometabolic disease, which may be due, in part, to mitochondrial dysfunction. However, no studies to date have evaluated the effects of long term SJL on cardiac mitochondrial dynamics. PURPOSE: To determine …

Differential Contribution Of Cardiac And Peripheral Blood Flow To Metaboreceptor-Mediated Pressor Responses In Autism Spectrum Disorder, Matthew Pizano Gomez, Gabriel B. Carlota, Stephanie S. Wang, Areum K. Jensen

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Young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience a higher prevalence of hypertension than the general population. Abnormal blood pressure (BP) response to acute exercise is seen in hypertension. BP response evoked during exercise is the outcome of a central interaction between neural inputs such as the exercise pressor reflex. However, it is unclear if this neurocardiovascular interaction is altered differently to regulate BP during exercise in ASD. PURPOSE: To determine whether contributions of cardiac and peripheral blood flow to metaboreceptor-mediated pressor responses are different during exercise in ASD. METHODS: 21 young adults with and without ASD completed the study. …

Walking With Blood Flow Restriction Elicits Postexercise Hypotension In Prehypertensive Individuals, Dae Sik Song, Geoffrey Dorsett, Justine Wills, Iridian Valdivia, Isaac Sumaran, Jong-Kyung Kim

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

It is well documented that prehypertension is associated with increased risk of developing into the future hypertension and cardiovascular events. Exercise is well known as one of the best nonpharmacological treatments for prehypertension to prevent future hypertension development. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training have been known to improve health-related components of physical fitness such as body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and aerobic capacity. However, there is still paucity of research that BFR exercise induces postexercise hypotension. PURPOSE: accordingly, the goal of this study was to assess that BFR exercise is more effective in reducing blood pressure (BP) compared to …

Effects Of Chronic Grape Seed Extract Supplementation On Muscle Metaboreflex In Young Prehypertensive Individuals, Dongnyeuck Seo, Carmen Wardwell, Dae Sik Song, Joslyn Leage, Isaac Sumaran, Jong-Kyung Kim

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Previously, our laboratory demonstrated that acute grape seed extract (GSE) substantially reduced mean arterial pressure (MAP) in response to static exercise (SE) and post exercise muscular ischemia (PEMI) in normotensive young adults. However, limited evidence has reported regarding the potential beneficial effects of this extract on blood pressure (BP) induced by the muscle metaboreflex (MMR) activation in prehypertensive individuals. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare effects of 7 days of GSE supplementation and placebo (PL) on hemodynamic response to SE and PEMI. METHODS: Subjects were randomly assigned via a double-blind, cross-over design to receive either GSE (600 …

Effects Of 7 Days Of Grape Seed Extract Supplementation On Heart Rate Recovery In Young Prehypertensive Individuals, Isaac Sumaran, Dongnyeuck Seo, Carmen Wardwell, Dae Sik Song, Joslyn Leage, Jong-Kyung Kim

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Evidence suggested heart rate recovery (HRR) is a useful maker to evaluate cardiac sympathetic function. Prehypertension is characterized by overactive sympathetic output and dysfunction of cardiac parasympathetic activity and associated with delayed HRR. Even though dietary supplementation with grape seed extract (GSE) elicits the production of nitric oxide, limited evidence has reported regarding the potential beneficial effects of this extract on HRR. Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare effects of 7 days of GSE supplementation and placebo (PL) on HRR for 5 min after graded exercise. Methods: Subjects were randomly assigned via a double-blind, cross-over design to …

Vascular Alteration With Postural Change As Observed Using The Anterior Tibial Artery: A Pilot Study, Camille L. Nguyen, Kassity D. Clay, Pat R. Vehrs Facsm, Aaron W. Johnson

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Plantar fasciopathy and plantar fasciosis are common lower extremity conditions. Vascular health is an important aspect of plantar fascia health. Footwear choices are thought to influence lower extremity vascular flow, but how the anterior tibial artery is affected by purely postural changes over time is unknown. PURPOSE: To observe the anterior tibial artery vascular alterations over a ten-minute period after transitioning from a sitting to a standing position while barefoot. METHODS: Nine participants (age= 23.8yrs ±2.5, height= 176.0cm ±8.0, weight= 69.8kg ±10.2) were recruited from Brigham Young University for a single 30-minute visit. The participants had no previous …