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Feasibility Of A Cardio-Oncology Tele-Rehabilitiation Program In Pediatric Patients With Cancer, Inga Zimba, Ruskin S. Del Mundo, Mary E. Mccown, Elena J. Ladas, Vidhu V. Thaker, Pooja S. Vyas, Michael A. Fremed, Aimee M. Layton Nov 2024

Feasibility Of A Cardio-Oncology Tele-Rehabilitiation Program In Pediatric Patients With Cancer, Inga Zimba, Ruskin S. Del Mundo, Mary E. Mccown, Elena J. Ladas, Vidhu V. Thaker, Pooja S. Vyas, Michael A. Fremed, Aimee M. Layton

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Childhood cancer survivors are eight times more likely to die of heart disease than people who have never had cancer. Exercise during treatment has been found to help protect the heart against the harmful effects of treatment and reduce the risk of developing heart disease in early adulthood. There is insufficient data on the feasibility of delivering cardio- oncology rehabilitation (CORE) in an outpatient telehealth setting. PURPOSE: This study aims to pilot the feasibility and safety of tele- CORE in children ages 10-15 years old. METHODS: Pediatric cancer survivors who underwent cancer treatment participated in this study. Participants performed a …


Are Responses To Submaximal Exercise Less Reproducible In Females Vs Males Due To The Menstrual Cycle?, Grace Loveless, Hadley Peay, Jayson Gifford, Jessica Linde Nov 2024

Are Responses To Submaximal Exercise Less Reproducible In Females Vs Males Due To The Menstrual Cycle?, Grace Loveless, Hadley Peay, Jayson Gifford, Jessica Linde

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Exercise-science research often excludes young eumenorrheic females due to the presence of a menstrual cycle (MC) and lack of knowledge on how much variability the MC adds to the physiological responses to exercise. PURPOSE: To determine if the metabolic response to submaximal exercise is less reproducible in females with a menstrual cycle compared to males. We hypothesized females would exhibit greater variability in the metabolic response to submaximal-intensity exercise across the MC than males across a similar timespan. METHODS: Eumenorrheic, endurance-trained females (n=10, age=24.1 ± 5.59) performed two 5-minute bouts of constant-load, moderate-intensity cycling at three time points across the …


Body Mass & Muscle Weight Following Volumetric Muscle Loss Injuries, Kyndal Jones, Jj Payne, Matt Mangus, Jake Sorensen Nov 2024

Body Mass & Muscle Weight Following Volumetric Muscle Loss Injuries, Kyndal Jones, Jj Payne, Matt Mangus, Jake Sorensen

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Volumetric muscle loss (VML) is the traumatic or surgical loss of a significant amount of skeletal muscle, resulting in decreased function and regenerative abilities. Despite the decrease in function, when one muscle is injured or removed, there is typically a compensatory response in the surrounding muscles that promote hypertrophic adaptations. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to observe how surgery impacts body mass and the weight of certain muscle groups 6 weeks after a VML injury to the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle, with particular interest in determining if a hypertrophy response occurs in surrounding muscle groups. METHODS: …


Effects Of Thermodynamics And Stretching On Lateral Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness Via Shear Wave Elastography: A Pilot Study, Karissa Thompson, Kaitlyn Skinner, Ray M. Merrill, Brent Feland Nov 2024

Effects Of Thermodynamics And Stretching On Lateral Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness Via Shear Wave Elastography: A Pilot Study, Karissa Thompson, Kaitlyn Skinner, Ray M. Merrill, Brent Feland

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Shear wave elastography (SWE) has been used to assess muscle stiffness, but there is limited information on acute changes over time, particularly regarding how heating and stretching affect the intrinsic stiffness of the gastrocnemius. PURPOSE: to compare stiffness between neutral and relaxed ankle positions for the lateral head of the gastrocnemius (LG) and to evaluate whether passive heat alters muscle stiffness. A secondary aim is to assess stiffness changes in the LG over a 10-minute stretch, both with and without heat. METHODS: Thirteen subjects (4 men and 9 women) participated in this study. The mean age was 21.5 …


Pilot Study Looking At The Effect Of Thermodynamics On Achilles Tendon Using Elastography., Kaitlyn J. Skinner, Karissa M. Thompson, Ray M. Merrill, J. Brent Feland Nov 2024

Pilot Study Looking At The Effect Of Thermodynamics On Achilles Tendon Using Elastography., Kaitlyn J. Skinner, Karissa M. Thompson, Ray M. Merrill, J. Brent Feland

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Shear wave elastography (SWE) was first introduced in the 1990s and has recently been used to investigate muscle and tendon stiffness. While studies have demonstrated that SWE is an effective method of determining muscle stiffness, limited data exist on how SWE measurements of the Achilles change with passive heat and stretching. PURPOSE: to determine Achilles tendon stiffness measured in two different ankle positions, and to assess whether the application of passive heat independently alters Achilles tendon stiffness. METHODS: 13 subjects participated in this study (4 men and 9 women). Mean age 21.5 ± 2.5 yrs for men and …


Bloodflow Restriction Training Effects On Blood Pressure, Sofia Lovesy, Kolane Gemeda, Grace Piantek, Todd Shoepe Nov 2024

Bloodflow Restriction Training Effects On Blood Pressure, Sofia Lovesy, Kolane Gemeda, Grace Piantek, Todd Shoepe

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Bloodflow restriction training (B2RT) is linked to musculoskeletal health improvements and vascular adaptations including blood pressure (BP). B2RT involves restricting arterial blood flow and diminished venous drainage restricted in working muscles which affects metabolic waste removal and vascular plasticity. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate if B2RT alters BP.METHODS: Recreationally fit college-aged participants (n=42, 20±1.7 years, 25±4 BMI, upper SBP 117/±11mmHg, DBP 72±7mmHg; lower SBP 126±15mmHg, DBP 75±7mmHg) were recruited through campus announcements and word of mouth. Participants in the B2RT group completed 7-weeks of training with squats, Romanian deadlifts, bench rows, and bench presses …


No Side Difference Between Achilles Tendon Characteristics In Female Division One Collegiate Gymnasts Post Exercise: Preliminary Study, Phillip Hartog, Lee J. Hinkle, Gabe Davidson, Bryson T. Schaugaard, Melody Anderson, Aaron W. Johnson Nov 2024

No Side Difference Between Achilles Tendon Characteristics In Female Division One Collegiate Gymnasts Post Exercise: Preliminary Study, Phillip Hartog, Lee J. Hinkle, Gabe Davidson, Bryson T. Schaugaard, Melody Anderson, Aaron W. Johnson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Female gymnasts have a high rate of injury due to the repetitive nature and high forces of the sport. Repetition of movements is necessary to improve confidence and perfect execution. However, such repetition may also lead to overloading the Achilles tendon (AT) and increases potential of tendinopathy. Gymnasts generally perform the same skills repetitively using a preferred leg, e.g. always jumping off the right leg entering the vault. PURPOSE: To determine the differences in characteristics of NCAA Division I female gymnasts’ AT between preferred leg (PL) and non-preferred leg (NPL). We hypothesize differences in cross-sectional area (CSA), thickness, and …


The Age Of Initial Pointe Training Has A Weak Positive Correlation With Menarche In Female Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers, Jenna M. Dodson, Annie Smedley, Adrienne Henderson, Shayla Bott, Brenda Critchfield, A. Wayne Johnson Nov 2024

The Age Of Initial Pointe Training Has A Weak Positive Correlation With Menarche In Female Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers, Jenna M. Dodson, Annie Smedley, Adrienne Henderson, Shayla Bott, Brenda Critchfield, A. Wayne Johnson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

In the ballet community, there is significant pressure to start intensive and frequent training at a young age. For example, serious professional students often move away from home as teenagers to train at a ballet boarding school full-time. The sense of urgency in training stems from the relatively short careers of professional ballet dancers and the tendency of ballet companies to replace dancers quickly as they age or get injured. Specialized training so early in adolescence can lead to overuse injuries, psychological stress, and regret later in life. PURPOSE: We studied the impact of intense training (defined as start …


The Effect Of Percussive Massage On Skeletal Muscle Atrophy During Limb Immobilization, Austin D. Cox, Robert Hyldahl, David Kofoed, James Bartling Nov 2024

The Effect Of Percussive Massage On Skeletal Muscle Atrophy During Limb Immobilization, Austin D. Cox, Robert Hyldahl, David Kofoed, James Bartling

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Muscle disuse and subsequent muscle loss are common consequences of injury. Various forms of skeletal muscle mechanical stimulation have been found to be helpful in preserving muscle mass and function during disuse. Recently, percussive massage devices have become popular devices for the application of mechanical stimulation. PURPOSE: This study investigated the potential benefits of percussive massage to mitigate muscle loss during a period of limb immobilization. METHODS: Seventeen healthy young adults (ages 18-35) underwent a 10-day period of immoblization of the right leg. Participants were randomly assigned to either a percussive massage group (n=9), receiving twice-daily 20-minute sessions on …


Influence Of Region Of Interest Size On Vastus Lateralis Shear Wave Velocity In Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Jonathan L. Cardon, Brian W. Noehren, Mckenzie White Nov 2024

Influence Of Region Of Interest Size On Vastus Lateralis Shear Wave Velocity In Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Jonathan L. Cardon, Brian W. Noehren, Mckenzie White

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: Shear wave elastography (SWE) is an emerging tool for estimating passive muscle stiffness via shear wave velocity (SWV). However, the lack of standardized collection and processing methods limits its clinical utility. One key factor in SWV analyses is the region of interest (ROI), which varies in size across the literature. Individuals post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) show changes in muscle quality, making it plausible that ROI size could influence SWE measurements in this population. METHODS: Twenty individuals post-ACLR participated (11M/9F, age = 19 ± 2 years, time since surgery = 5 ± 5 months, body mass index = …


Self-Reported Fall Risk With The Stop Elderly Accidents, Deaths, And Injuries (Steadi) Questionnaire In An Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Population, Daniel L. Enriquez, Jon Vimmerstedt D.O., Frank T. Paul Iii, Zeyu Song M.S., Bryan J. Taylor Ph.D., Facsm, Casey L. Filler M.S., Kaitlin E. Moore M.S., Molly C. Tomah M.S., Regis I. Fernandes M.D., Mike Studer Pt, Dpt, Fapta, Robert Scales Ph.D., M.S. Nov 2024

Self-Reported Fall Risk With The Stop Elderly Accidents, Deaths, And Injuries (Steadi) Questionnaire In An Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Population, Daniel L. Enriquez, Jon Vimmerstedt D.O., Frank T. Paul Iii, Zeyu Song M.S., Bryan J. Taylor Ph.D., Facsm, Casey L. Filler M.S., Kaitlin E. Moore M.S., Molly C. Tomah M.S., Regis I. Fernandes M.D., Mike Studer Pt, Dpt, Fapta, Robert Scales Ph.D., M.S.

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

An age-related decline in musculoskeletal health and physical function (PF) may contribute to frailty and lead to increased fall risk (FR). Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs prioritize aerobic exercise conditioning with less emphasis on FR screening and prevention with related individualized PF training. PURPOSE: This study evaluated the prevalence of self-reported FR among patients enrolled in an early outpatient CR program. METHODS: Fifty-one adults (80% male; age 74.9 ± 6.7 years) agreed to complete the screening portion of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Stop Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) tool kit, which consisted of 12 …


Impact Of Menstrual Cycle On Submaximal Exercise Vo2 And Critical Power In Active Eumenorrheic Females, Emma W. Ware, Adelle Kanaan, Erika R. Zoellner, Catherine Mbango, Deltra Muoki, Wayne Brewer, Mindy Patterson, Derek Miketinas, Siddhartha Angadi Facsm, Brandon J. Sawyer, Glenn A. Gaesser Facsm, Wesley J. Tucker Feb 2024

Impact Of Menstrual Cycle On Submaximal Exercise Vo2 And Critical Power In Active Eumenorrheic Females, Emma W. Ware, Adelle Kanaan, Erika R. Zoellner, Catherine Mbango, Deltra Muoki, Wayne Brewer, Mindy Patterson, Derek Miketinas, Siddhartha Angadi Facsm, Brandon J. Sawyer, Glenn A. Gaesser Facsm, Wesley J. Tucker

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The effects of the menstrual cycle (MC) on exercise metabolism and performance are equivocal. PURPOSE: To investigate whether the MC impacted submaximal exercise oxygen consumption (VO2) and Critical Power (CP) in recreationally active, eumenorrheic females. METHODS: Eight eumenorrheic females (Age: 33±8 y, VO2max: 36.9±3.8 ml/kg/min) completed fasted exercise testing in 3 distinct phases of the MC (early follicular, late follicular, and mid luteal). MC phase was determined using calendar-based counting, ovulation test strips, and confirmed via serum hormones (estrogen and progesterone). For submaximal exercise, participants cycled for 20 min at 50% VO2max while VO2 …


Acute Effects Of Different Volumes Of High-Intensity Interval Training And Continuous Aerobic Exercise In Vascular Reactivity, Josue Reyes, Manuel Gomez, Bailey Ramirez, Jorge De Castro, Esther Afangideh, Daniel Conde, Alvaro N. Gurovich Feb 2024

Acute Effects Of Different Volumes Of High-Intensity Interval Training And Continuous Aerobic Exercise In Vascular Reactivity, Josue Reyes, Manuel Gomez, Bailey Ramirez, Jorge De Castro, Esther Afangideh, Daniel Conde, Alvaro N. Gurovich

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Endothelial dysfunction is characterized by the unbalance between vasodilatory and vasoconstrictor mechanisms. Furthermore, this is recognized as the initial step to developing cardiovascular disease. Exercise plays an important role in both cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular risk prevention. However, some new exercise modalities, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), are becoming more popular, and limited information about their effect on the endothelium is available. PURPOSE: to determine what volume of HIIT will improve endothelial function than continuous moderate exercise intensity. METHODS: Six young apparently healthy subjects were recruited for seven laboratory visits. The first visit included a graded exercise test, in …


Greater Macrovascular But Not Microvascular Function In Hispanic Adults, Justo Perez Iii, Randy Liu, Ruby A. Nyarko, Ethan Joergensen, Jasdeep Kaur Feb 2024

Greater Macrovascular But Not Microvascular Function In Hispanic Adults, Justo Perez Iii, Randy Liu, Ruby A. Nyarko, Ethan Joergensen, Jasdeep Kaur

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According to the 2023 AHA Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics update, Hispanics exhibit the highest prevalence of type II diabetes (men: 14.5%, women 12.3%) compared to non-Hispanic White (NHW men: 11.5%, women 7.7%) and Non-Hispanic Black (men: 11.8%, women 13.3%). Endothelial dysfunction is a precursor to cardiovascular diseases including type II diabetes; however, it remains unknown whether healthy asymptomatic Hispanic adults present a reduced endothelial function before the onset of cardiovascular symptoms. Although two previous studies have compared the endothelial function in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White individuals, these studies included smokers and obese individuals. PURPOSE: To date, no study …


Exercise Pressor Response In Hispanic Adults With Family History Of Hypertension, Ashlesha D. Dalve, Justo Perez Iii, Ruby A. Nyarko, Jasdeep Kaur Feb 2024

Exercise Pressor Response In Hispanic Adults With Family History Of Hypertension, Ashlesha D. Dalve, Justo Perez Iii, Ruby A. Nyarko, Jasdeep Kaur

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Family history of hypertension (FHH), being an unmodifiable risk factor, increases probability of developing hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension in Hispanic/Latino (H/La) males is 50.3%, while it is 48.9% in non-Hispanic white (NHW) males and 57.5% in non-Hispanic black (NHB) males. Among adolescents aged 8 to 17, H/La youth has the highest incidence of hypertension as compared to all other races. It is evident that young normotensive adults with positive family history of hypertension (+FHH) exhibit exaggerated exercise pressor response. Additionally, a higher sympathetic activity to cold pressor test (CPT) was found in normotensive NHB adults …


The Transient Influence Of Acute Bouts Of Aerobic Exercise On Vitamind Concentrations In Moderate Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease, Meena Meiyyappan, Leroy Bolden, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Ricardo Torres, James K. Taylor, Keri Collins, Crawford Allison, Panagiotis Koutakis, Jeff S. Forsse Feb 2024

The Transient Influence Of Acute Bouts Of Aerobic Exercise On Vitamind Concentrations In Moderate Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease, Meena Meiyyappan, Leroy Bolden, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Ricardo Torres, James K. Taylor, Keri Collins, Crawford Allison, Panagiotis Koutakis, Jeff S. Forsse

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss of renal filtration and has been shown to be associated with lower levels of vitamin D (Vit-D). Vit-D is highly synthesized in the kidneys and is linked to multiple health conditions. Aerobic exercise of differing intensity and modality has shown potential in acutely improving Vit-D concentration in healthy and diseased populations. Purpose: To determine the influence of acute bouts of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) and steady-state exercise (SSE) on Vit-D concentrations in individuals with moderate stages of CKD. Methods: A total of 13 participants (n = 7 women; n = 6 men; …


The Influence Of High-Intensity Interval Exercise On Vitamin-D Concentrations In Healthy Individuals, Leroy K. Bolden, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Ricardo Torres, Jeffery Heileson, Meena Meiyyappan, Jeff S. Forsse Feb 2024

The Influence Of High-Intensity Interval Exercise On Vitamin-D Concentrations In Healthy Individuals, Leroy K. Bolden, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Ricardo Torres, Jeffery Heileson, Meena Meiyyappan, Jeff S. Forsse

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Vitamin D (VD) deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in the world due to various factors (e.g., lack of sun exposure, dietary considerations). Currently the utilization of exercise may act as an intervention for VD deficiencies to promote increases in VD concentrations in healthy populations. This could largely be due to the loss of calcium from aerobic exercise (AE), leading to a hormonal response [(e.g., parathyroid hormone (PTH)] and the activation of cytochrome’s (e.g., CYP2R1, CYP27B1) responsible for the regulation of VD. Thus, AE may serve as an intervention to promote VD synthesis due to the impacted biological …


Firefighters Versus Law Enforcement Officers: A Comparison Of Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Bethany C. Guerra, Hunter Martaindale, Steven E. Martin, Lisa C. Colvin, Drew E. Gonzalez, Matthew J. Mcallister Feb 2024

Firefighters Versus Law Enforcement Officers: A Comparison Of Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Bethany C. Guerra, Hunter Martaindale, Steven E. Martin, Lisa C. Colvin, Drew E. Gonzalez, Matthew J. Mcallister

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Firefighters (FF) and law enforcement officers (LEO) have heightened cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk due to the stressful nature of their occupations. Data suggest that 45% of on-duty FF fatalities are related to CVD, while LEO have a 1.7 times higher CVD prevalence compared to the general public. To our knowledge, studies comparing FF to LEO, in terms of CVD risk factors, have not been published. This information is necessary to better understand differences in occupational disease risk, as well as to help bridge the gap between stress and CVD markers. PURPOSE: To compare CVD risk biomarkers, fitness, and body …


Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation In A Life-Long Endurance Athlete: A Descriptive Case Study, Timothy Curry, Scott N. Drum Nov 2023

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation In A Life-Long Endurance Athlete: A Descriptive Case Study, Timothy Curry, Scott N. Drum

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) in lifelong endurance athletes occurs at a greater incidence over a lifetime vs the undertrained, general population. In fact, the more intense an aerobic-oriented person trains or races and over a greater amount of time, the higher the diagnosis of general cardiac arrhythmias. PURPOSE: Therefore, the primary aim was to observe the cumulative effects of life-long endurance training (since the age of 10-yrs old) and the yearly occurrences of paroxysmal AF (PAF) in an otherwise healthy, 53-yr-old male. METHODS: The complete health history of a 53-yr-old male (ht: 1.83 m, wt: 72.7 kg, …


Bicycle Handlebar Width Does Not Affect Spirometry, Ventilation, Or Gas Exchange, Matthew J. Fahey, Daniel T. Cannon Nov 2023

Bicycle Handlebar Width Does Not Affect Spirometry, Ventilation, Or Gas Exchange, Matthew J. Fahey, Daniel T. Cannon

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Bicycle fit may affect comfort, aerodynamics, efficiency, ventilation, and power generation. Handlebars determine how the rider interacts with the bicycle. A wide range of handlebar widths are commercially available, but it is unclear if the resultant position affects lung function, ventilation, gas exchange, or efficiency. PURPOSE We aimed to measure the effects of handlebar widths on ventilation, gas exchange, spirometry, and comfort during moderate constant power exercise. METHODS Twenty-four recreationally active adults completed the study (32 ± 5 yrs., 175 ± 9 cm, 74 ± 12 kg, 8 women, 16 men). Participants completed three moderate constant power bouts of exercise …


Validity And Reliability Of The Polar Oh1 Biceps-Band Heart Rate Monitor During Pickleball, Jamaal K. Bovell, Dustin W. Davis, Bryson Carrier, Setareh Zarei, Tashari A. Carballo, Matahn Blank, Thea Sweder, Samantha Cruz, Elias M. Malek, James W. Navalta Nov 2023

Validity And Reliability Of The Polar Oh1 Biceps-Band Heart Rate Monitor During Pickleball, Jamaal K. Bovell, Dustin W. Davis, Bryson Carrier, Setareh Zarei, Tashari A. Carballo, Matahn Blank, Thea Sweder, Samantha Cruz, Elias M. Malek, James W. Navalta

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Pickleball is making a name for itself as one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP), 14% of Americans 18 years and over (~36.5 million people) played pickleball at least once in 12 months. With almost half of the total players planning to play more often in the upcoming months, pickleball is certain to continue its ascension. It is unclear if paying intensity can be gauged accurately and reliably with heart rate (HR) measurements from biceps-band monitors. PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the Polar …


The Effect Of Menstruation Duration On The Achilles Tendon Cross-Sectional Area In Female Ballet Dancers, Kaitong Li, Wayne Johnson, Steven Allen, Shayla Bott, Chris Dillon, Joshua Sponbeck, Camille Nguyen Jones, Annie Smedley Nov 2023

The Effect Of Menstruation Duration On The Achilles Tendon Cross-Sectional Area In Female Ballet Dancers, Kaitong Li, Wayne Johnson, Steven Allen, Shayla Bott, Chris Dillon, Joshua Sponbeck, Camille Nguyen Jones, Annie Smedley

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Females are more likely to suffer Achilles tendon injury that consequently leads to more complications including pain or tendon rupture, and experiencing fewer benefits from therapeutic interventions. There is a lack of knowledge on how estrogen, which may limit collagen synthesis, can affect tendon health and growth. PURPOSE: The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between menstruation duration and cross-sectional area (CSA) of the Achilles tendon over a 5-month period of intensive dance training. We hypothesize the female dancers who reported a menstruation duration of 1-3 days will have the smallest average tendon CSA in comparison …


Evaluation Of Caloric Expenditure Metrics Of Garmin Instinct Wearable Technology Devices During Pickleball, Matahn A. Blank, Dustin W. Davis, Bryson Carrier, Tashari A. Carballo, Jae K. Bovell, Thea Sweder, Samantha Cruz, Zhihao Yu, Setareh Zarei, James W. Navalta Nov 2023

Evaluation Of Caloric Expenditure Metrics Of Garmin Instinct Wearable Technology Devices During Pickleball, Matahn A. Blank, Dustin W. Davis, Bryson Carrier, Tashari A. Carballo, Jae K. Bovell, Thea Sweder, Samantha Cruz, Zhihao Yu, Setareh Zarei, James W. Navalta

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

While tennis and badminton may present a moderate learning curve for beginners, pickleball, a similar racquet sport that has become increasingly popular in recent years, offers a notably simpler play-style that can be more easily adapted for new players. This sport has emerged during a time when wearable technology devices, such as the Garmin Instinct, have become commonly used to estimate physiological measures among individuals engaging in physical activity. Yet, there is little research that examines the validity and reliability of this technology during pickleball. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of …


Effects Of Biodensity Training On Lipid Profile In Young Women: A Pilot Study, Tristan R. Issa, Rosalinda Escobar-Prado, Auguste Torres, Maurice Cruz, Carolina Garcia, Braulio Cazarez, Nathaniel Bodell, Zhaojing Chen Nov 2023

Effects Of Biodensity Training On Lipid Profile In Young Women: A Pilot Study, Tristan R. Issa, Rosalinda Escobar-Prado, Auguste Torres, Maurice Cruz, Carolina Garcia, Braulio Cazarez, Nathaniel Bodell, Zhaojing Chen

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

bioDensity training is a novel type of resistance exercise, which includes four basic isometric exercises in a subsequent fashion: chest press, leg press, core pull, and vertical lift. Although it’s primarily targeted on bone strength, a previous study showed that it improved HbA1C, fasting glucose, HDL, LDL and total cholesterol in elderly patients with Type 2 diabetes (Zheng et al. 2019). To date, the research on bioDensity training is limited, and its effects on a healthy population are unknown. PURPOSE: We are looking to examine the effects of 12-week bioDensity training on lipid profiles in young women. METHODS: …


Effects Of Nitrate Supplementation On In Vivo Muscle Torque Recovery From Bacl2-Induced Injury, Dylan M. Kasper, Lloyd Marshall, Leonardo Nogueira Nov 2023

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, Simon P. Pierce, Daniel T. Cannon, Leonardo Nogueira Nov 2023

Diaphragm Force And Mitochondrial Function Ex Vivo Following Gsnor Inhibition In Vivo Preceding Mechanical Ventilation, Simon P. Pierce, Daniel T. Cannon, Leonardo Nogueira

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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 …


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 Nov 2023

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 …


Timing Of Nordic Hamstring Exercise In Youth Soccer Players To Reduce Injury, Brooke Butterick, Carson Gantzer, Jason Siegler Nov 2023

Timing Of Nordic Hamstring Exercise In Youth Soccer Players To Reduce Injury, Brooke Butterick, Carson Gantzer, Jason Siegler

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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 …


Resistance Exercise, Muscle Strength, Physical Function And Quality Of Life In Head And Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation, Ezrie Pace, Kathryn Dispennette, Dukagjin Blakaj, Zachary Chaplow, Brian Focht Nov 2023

Resistance Exercise, Muscle Strength, Physical Function And Quality Of Life In Head And Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation, Ezrie Pace, Kathryn Dispennette, Dukagjin Blakaj, Zachary Chaplow, Brian Focht

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Chemoradiation therapy (CRT) is the standard of care treatment for Head and Neck Cancer (HNCa) patients. Despite its established therapeutic efficacy, adverse effects accompanying CRT result in clinically-meaningful declines in muscle strength, physical function and quality of life (QOL). The adverse effects observed during CRT place HNCa patients at heightened risk for functional decline, mortality, and morbidity. Accordingly, there is a pressing need to evaluate the utility of supportive care interventions, such as resistance exercise (RE), to attenuate the deleterious effects observed during CRT. PURPOSE: Determine the utility of implementing a group-mediated cognitive behavioral (GMCB) RE intervention in the treatment …


No Difference Found In Hamstring Strength Across Division I Football Positions, Hunter Jack, Kaden Kennard, Spencer Jezek, Joshua Sponbeck, Malorie Wilwand, A. Wayne Johnson Nov 2023

No Difference Found In Hamstring Strength Across Division I Football Positions, Hunter Jack, Kaden Kennard, Spencer Jezek, Joshua Sponbeck, Malorie Wilwand, A. Wayne Johnson

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Hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries sustained in professional football with 800+ hamstring injuries per year. These hamstring injuries often occur between late swing (eccentric contraction) and early ground contact. PURPOSE: To investigate the correlation of eccentric hamstring strength to muscle volume across positional groups. METHODS: Athletes were divided into three homogeneous groups based on position (big (e.g., linemen), skill (e.g., receivers), combo (e.g., linebackers)). Seventy-three NCAA Division I football players participated (24 big, 37 skill, and 12 combo). Hamstring strength was collected for each leg while performing 3 Nordic curls on a Nordbord device. The peak …