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Music As A Treatment For Perceived Postoperative Pain In Adults: A Critically Appraised Topic, Savannah G. Mcdaniel

Honors College Theses

Clinical Question: In postoperative patients, how does listening to music affect perceived pain levels? Clinical Bottom Line: There is consistent evidence to suggest music decreases perceived pain in postoperative patients undergoing nasal septal surgery, open heart surgery, total knee replacement surgery, and general orthopedic surgeries requiring hospitalization. Athletic trainers can confidently implement music during patients’ post-operative care sessions to help reduce pain.

Supporting Students After Concussion: What College Faculty Need To Know, Susan C. Davies

Thomas C. Hunt Building a Research Community Day

Returning to university life following concussion can be challenging for students. Our Brain Health Collaboratory, in conjunction with the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training, developed set of online resources to inform college faculty members about brain injuries. The module includes information about concussion effects, academic and environmental accommodations, and the role of college faculty in providing support. This session will share our research that led to development of the module, as well as our plan to evaluate its efficacy.

Differential Associations Of Conduct Disorder, Callous‑Unemotional Traits And Irritability With Outcome Expectations And Values Regarding The Consequences Of Aggression, J. Elowsky, S. Bajaj, J. Bashford‑Largo, R. Zhang, A. Mathur, A. Schwartz, M. Dobbertin, K. S. Blair, E. Leibenluft, D. Pardini, R. J.R. Blair

Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior: Faculty Publications

Background: Previous work has examined the association of aggression levels and callous-unemotional traits with outcome expectations and values regarding the consequences of aggression. Less work has examined the outcome expectations and values regarding the consequences of aggression of adolescents with Conduct Disorder (CD). Also, no studies have examined links between irritability (a second socio-affective trait associated with CD) and these social cognitive processes despite the core function of anger in retaliatory aggression and establishing dominance.

Method: The current study, investigating these issues, involved 193 adolescents (typically developing [TD; N = 106], 87 cases with CD [N = 87]). Participants completed …

Barriers And Resources For Competitive Adaptive Rock Climbing, Amy Griswold, Susan Macdermott

Spring 2022 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this project was to (1) identify barriers to participation in competitive adaptive rock climbing for adults with a physical disability and (2) create and distribute virtual educational resources to meet identified barriers. The need for this project was highlighted by athlete and coach self-report of limited ability to engage in competitive adaptive rock climbing, also known as paraclimbing.

The sample consisted of 108 adaptive athletes, adaptive rock-climbing coaches, staff members in rock climbing gyms, and volunteers at adaptive rock climbing events. Participants anonymously completed a ten-minute mixed methods virtual survey using Microsoft Forms.

Statistical analyses suggest recurrent …

Exercise Testing And Prescription With Cancer Patients To Help Relieve Cancer-Related Fatigue (Crf), Tanner Hendricks, Paul Williams

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

CRF is one of the most prominent side effects in cancer patients (Savina & Zaydiner, 2019). 80-100% of cancer patients report experiencing CRF (American Cancer Society, 2020) • Rest was a crucial recommendation for cancer patients, but now it is being replaced with physical activity (Backer et al., 2007). CRF can lead to: (Horneber et al., 2012): decreased physical activity, hinderance of recovery, Mood swings (depression often occurs), exhaustion (physical and mental), impaired physical performance.

Pathology Of Atrial Fibrillation And Methods For Testing And Prescribing Exercise, Abby Callahan, Logan Barrett

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common arrhythmias which is diagnosed to nearly 450,000 Americans each year (CDC, 2021). Atrial fibrillation is a conduction defect of the atria and is often characterized as an irregular heart rate that often causes poor blood flow. Atrial fibrillation is commonly associated with very rapid and chaotic atrial depolarizations that result in an irregular and sometimes rapid response of the ventricles (Jacobs, 2018). This condition can potentially have no symptoms, but when symptoms do appear they can include shortness of breath, fatigue, and palpitations. Treatments of atrial fibrillation include blood thinners, minimally invasive …

The Effects Of Occupational Therapy For Damaged Hand Muscles In Females With Scleroderma, Abby Callahan

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Scleroderma limits individuals in normal activities of daily living. Occupational therapy is recommended for individuals with scleroderma within the first few years of the disease. Studies have shown that occupational therapy is effective in individuals with scleroderma. Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis is a complex polygenetic disease that has 2 subtypes: Limited Affects individuals' muscles and how they functions, Diffuse Affects individuals’ internal organs (Shah, 2013). The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of occupational therapy in damaged hand muscles of females with scleroderma.

Insulin Resistance And Hba1c Benefits For Adolescents And Adults Aged 18-70 With Type 1 Diabetes After Completing Hiit Programs, Logan Barrett

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

T1D is considered an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin to balance blood glucose levels. Research has shown that type 1 diabetes is also the result of an autoimmune reaction that induces the destruction to the pancreatic betacells in the pancreas, which produce insulin (Rodbard, 2017). HIIT is a style of exercise that has gained popularity throughout the 2010s (Ito, 2019). HIIT involves a series of anaerobic exercises at high intensity levels (>80% of VO2 peak) (Lee, A., Johnson, N., McGill, M., & Overland, J., 2020).

The Effects Caffeine Has On A 3-Minute Rowing Test, Abby Callahan, Molly Montgomery, Logan Barrett

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Research question: Does a relative amount of caffeine (2 mg/kg) increase the distance 18-24-year-olds are able to row if implemented 1 hour prior to a 5-minute rowing test when compared to no caffeine? The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of caffeine on 5-minute rowing distance in 18–24-year-olds. According to Grgic et. al (2020), caffeine ingestion of doses of 6 mg/kg and 9 mg/kg significantly improved 2000-meter rowing ergometer by approximately 4 seconds (i.e., caffeine ingestions reduced the time needed to complete the distance). According to Del Coso et. al (2012), during this study the caffeine beverage …

The Effects Of A Caffeine Pill On Time Performance Between Male And Female Division 1 Collegiate Swimmers, Steven Laflamme

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

14 collegiate swimmers from a Division 1 University in North Carolina took part in this study v Testing group consumed a caffeine pill equal to 3 mg/kg of body weight on hour before testing. Control group received a placebo in place of the caffeine pill. v Base line times for a 50-yard freestyle was recorded through their conference championship as well as a 50-yard freestyle performed in the offseason. v Both groups were tested on two 50-yard freestyles performed at Bost Pool. v After the both swims were concluded, the resulting data from the two groups were compared.

The Effect Of Nutrient Intake By Collegiate Wrestlers Post-Weigh-In To Optimize Performance Intensity, Jha’Quan Quan’Darius Anderson

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The present study used a quantitative experimental design with outcome measures of hydration levels, heart rate (HR) during the match, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) after the match, rate of perceived fatigue (RPF) after the match, and muscle glycogen levels. Participants were split into two groups, 10 starters from both schools to simulate a dual meet style matchup. Each group went through two testing sessions which the first session was weight measurements five days before competition to test for rapid weight loss (RWL) and the second testing session was weight measurements, urine analysis, HR, RPE, RPF, and muscle glycogen.

Effects Of Guided Imagery On The Rehabilitation Of Sports Injuries, Abby Atchley

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Purpose statement: This study aims at discovering if there will be effects on an athlete's strength, mobility, and mental state if guided imagery (GI) is used along with standardized rehabilitation of sports injuries. Hypothesis: This study hypothesizes that GI could be used to aid in the rehabilitation process of sports injures, allowing athletes to return from injury better prepared for the athletic performance.

Effects Of A Specific Stretching Protocol For The Treatment Of Achilles’ Tendon Chronic Pain Caused By Muscle Tendon’S Stiffness, Massimo Borlina

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Purpose of the study The present study was aimed to investigate if a specific lower limb’s stretching protocol could benefit on Achilles’ tendon ( chronic pain caused by muscle tendon ( stiffness in NCAA D 1 men soccer players during the in season period Hypothesis It was hypothesized that a specific stretching protocol could benefit on D 1 men’s soccer players that have been experiencing AT’s chronic pain for the previous period of activity through the enhancement of superficial backline ( myofascial chain’s compliance levels Methods T wenty four NCAA D 1 men soccer players, from age 18 to 25 …

Success Is In The Block, Steven Couch

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

According to Freitas-Junior and colleagues (2020) within a single set a player may perform a vertical jump (VJ) 32 plus times. Both Plyometrics and Ballistic training improve VJ performance (Wang et al., 2020; Jiménez-Reyes et al., 2017). According to Silva et al. (2014) and Rabaz et al. (2013) blocking is considered one volleyball actions that result in a game victory following a serve and a spike actions.

The Effects Of Dry Needling Combined With Conservative Treatment And Fitness On College-Aged Athletes With Rotator Cuff Pathology, Reah Barger

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common shoulder injuries in adults, making college athletes a high risk according to Athwal and Armstrong (2010).

Effects Of Caffeine Consumpton On Restng Metabolic Rate In College-Aged Females, Allyson Butts, Olivia Crews, Peyton Ellis, Baylee Short

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Over the past decade, the health industry has increasingly targeted young females with supplements and nutri8on products. Energy drinks such as Reign Inferno market themselves as “thermogenic fuel,” promising to increase caloric expenditure at rest. The primary ingredient of products like Reign Inferno is caffeine. According to Belza et al. (2009), caffeine exerts a thermogenic response that can cause acute increases in res8ng metabolic rate (RMR). Res8ng metabolic rate (RMR) is measured via indirect calorimetry, which uses measures of oxygen consump8on (VNO2) and carbon dioxide produc8on (VNCO2) to approximate caloric expenditure from oxida8ve metabolism. At rest, VNO2 should be approximately …

Attitudes Towards Drug Screening In Ncaa D-I Football Players: A Perspective From Athletic Trainers And Players, Paul Williams

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The purpose of this study was to assess and determine the attitudes towards drug screening from athletic trainers (ATs) and D-I football players. Participants within this study included 500 ATs and 15,611 football players who were randomly selected from the Southeastern, Atlantic Coast, BIG Twelve, BIG 10, and Pacific 12 Conferences. A quantitative survey research design was developed with twelve questions for both football players and ATs by using Qualtrics. The surveys asked closed ended questions that were used to assess and determine the attitudes of both through data analysis via Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP).

The Benefits Of Physical Activity In Patients With Parkinson’S Disease, Ciarra Ashworth, Jessica Vetter, Danielle Burke

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

No abstract provided.

Functional Electrical Stimulation For Treatment Of Drop Foot In Stroke Victims, Rebecca Makenzie Beasley

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The purpose of this study was to observe how FES can improve the side effect of drop foot resulting from a stroke. It was hypothesized that FES can improve the side effect of drop foot caused by a stroke. This study was a randomized, quantitative experimental design study that consisted of two groups whose participants were recruited from local physical therapy clinics: FES group (10 participants) and control group (10 participants). Intervention occurred for six weeks, five days a week for one-hour sessions. Outcomes were measured by passive and active ROM along with pain levels. Limitations in this study are …

The Effects Of 5k Distance Running On The Recovery Of Female Breast Cancer Patients Post-Chemotherapy Aged 18-65, Tanner Hendricks

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects that an aerobic form of exercise, such as a 5K distance run, had on the recovery of breast cancer patients after they had gone through chemotherapy. Hospitals were contacted and told to provide information regarding this study to their patients who were completing their last round of chemotherapy and being discharged. Out of all who were informed, 300 volunteered for participation. This group of 300 was split in half with 150 participants participating in the aerobic exercise and the other 150 continuing life without exercise intervention. Both groups filled out …

Excessive Post- Exercise Oxygen Consumption (Epoc) Following A Twenty-Minute Submaximal Cycle Test, Logan Barrett, Molly Montgomery, Kayleigh Nicholson, Paul Williams

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

According to McArdle et al. (2015), Excessive Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) computes the total oxygen consumed in recovery minus the total oxygen consumed at rest during the recovery period. According to McArdle et al. (2015), VO2 mL/kg/min is defined as maximal oxygen consumption. According to McArdle et al. (2015), respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed under rest and steady-state conditions with little reliance on anaerobic metabolism. According to Dr. et al. (2004), EPOC is also known as O2 deficit and was used as a measure of anaerobic metabolism during exercise. According to …

Acute Impact Of Barefoot Running On Running Economy In Recreational Runners: A Conceptual Framework., Allyson Butts

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Barefoot (BF) running is associated with biomechanical alterations that improve performance by increasing running economy (RE). The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of acute BF running on RE in recreational runners. Participants (n = 20) completed treadmill trials in conventional running shoes (CRS) and BF at 60% and 80% of VO2max. A two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (p < 0.05) measured the effects of shoe condition on RE. Results were expected to reflect the speeddependent nature of RE, reduced shoe weight in the BF condition, individualized biomechanical and stride adjustments, and the physiological cost of task novelty. Future directions include expanding population, duration, and variable analysis.

Detailed Analysis Of The Pull-Up Exercise, Lorenzo Bartolini

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The pull-up exercise has been used as a performance measure to assess physical fitness and muscular strength and endurance of the major muscles in the upper limb. The ability to successfully perform multiple repetitions of a pull-up is dependent upon a performer’s body mass, muscle strength, and movement style.

The Effects Of Dry Cupping On Overhead College Athletes, Kayleigh Nicholson

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

This study look at the effects of dry cupping on range of motion and pain symptoms in forty overhead athletes involved in sports such as softball, baseball, and volleyball. Two groups were tested during this study, a control group and an experimental group. Both groups were tested before the treatment and after the treatment using a visual analog scale for pain symptoms and a goniometer for range of motion changes (Yim et al., 2017). A dry cupping therapy treatment was applied the shoulder muscles, lattimus dorsi, rotator cuff muscles, and the muscles around the scapular for ten minutes each session …

The Influence Of The Ketogenic Diet On Jump Height In D1 Collegiate Volleyball Athletes, Danielle Norton

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

PURPOSE: The ketogenic diet was originally created in 1911 in hopes of treating epileptic children. Now, the ketogenic is a cultural trend that many stationary individuals use but has seldomly been studied regarding athletes and their performance. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the ketogenic diet and its direct effects on power through testing jump height in volleyball players. HYPOTHESIS: It was hypothesized that the ketogenic diet will have an overall negative effect on the performance of an athlete specifically in jump height in collegiate volleyball players. METHODS: Participants included twenty apparently healthy, female collegiate …

The Effects Of Cardio Warm Up (Cw) And Dynamic Warm Up (Dw) On Sprint Time In Trained Individuals, Abby Atchley, Danielle Burke, Kayleigh Nicholson, Paul Williams

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

According to Sander et al., (2013) a warmup to increase sprint time should include nonspecific running, coordination exercises, stretching, and acceleration runs. According to Zhou et al., (2020), an investigation into multiple studies found that aspects such as arm motion, takeoff angle, standing posture, warm up exercises, and handheld weights improved sprint times. The purpose of this study was to determine how a dynamic warmup compared to a cardio warm up will improve sprint time in trained collegiate D-I athletes. It was hypothesized that with the addition of a broad jump at the end of a standardized dynamic warm up, …

Exercise Prescription For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Audrey Gun, Haley Church

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized as a chronic metabolic disorder resulting in hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and relative insulin deficiency (Olokoba, et al. 2012). The process of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus is caused by a series of complications known as defective insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity (Galicia-Garcia, et al. 2020). Defective insulin secretion is the process in which adequate insulin secretion is not met after food consumption. This alone can lead to other issues such as increases levels of glucose. As insulin resistance progresses, pancreatic insulin-producing cells produce less insulin and eventually resulting in Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The …

The Effects Of Menstrual Cycle Phases On Muscular Strength And Endurance In Female Swimmers, Alexi Card

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

As female participation in athletics increase, the effects of the menstrual cycle phases are being brought to the surface level. The changing concentrations of estrogen and progesterone help determine the four phases of the menstrual cycle. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the menstrual cycle phases on muscular strength and endurance in female swimmers. The hypothesis was that the menstrual cycle will affect performance differently. With an increase in estrogen there will be increased performance while with an increase in progesterone there will be a decrease in performance. 20 female swimmers from various travel swim …

The Benefits Of Exercise In Individuals With Type Ii Diabetes, Alexi Card

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common metabolic disorders worldwide (Galicia-Garcia et al., 2020). The development of Type 2 Diabetes is primarily caused by a combination of: Defective insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells (Galicia-Garcia et al., 2020). The inability of insulin-sensitive tissues to respond to insulin (Galicia-Garcia et al., 2020). Type 2 diabetes is a disease of insulin resistance (Jacobs et al., 2018). According to Khan and colleagues (2019), in 2017 it was estimated that 462 million individuals globally are affected by type 2 diabetes or 6.28% of the world’s population. By 2035, it is estimated that …

Exercise Prescription For Patients With Spinal Cord Injury, Maggie Jackson, Mackenzie Sauter

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The spinal cord serves as the primary neural communication pathway between the brain and most of the rest of the body. Injury to this region of the spinal column can elicit severe, debilitating conditions. According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (2018), a spinal cord injury (SCI) is characterized by an injury or disease process of the spinal cord that results in altered motor, sensory, or autonomic functioning (or some combination of these). According to Anjum and colleagues (2020), approximately 250,000 to 500,000 individuals in the world suffer from SCI. SCI pathophysiology consists of acute and chronic phases that …