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ผลของการออกกำลังกายแบบฟังก์ชันนอลบาร์ด้วยเก้าอี้ต่อคิเนมาติกส์ขณะวิ่งและระดับความทนต่อแรงกดปวดในนักวิ่งระยะไกลเพศหญิงที่มีอาการปวดบริเวณข้อเข่าทางด้านนอก, อรวรรณ ใจหาญ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยครั้งนี้มีจุดประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาผลของการออกกำลังกายแบบฟังก์ชันนอลบาร์ด้วยเก้าอี้ต่อคิเนมาติกส์ขณะวิ่งและระดับความทนต่อแรงกดปวดในนักวิ่งระยะไกลที่มีอาการปวดบริเวณข้อเข่าทางด้านนอก กลุ่มตัวอย่างเป็นอาสาสมัครนักวิ่งระยะไกล เพศหญิง ที่มีอาการปวดบริเวณข้อเข่าทางด้านนอกแบบเรื้อรัง อายุระหว่าง 20-45 ปี ที่มีประสบการณ์การแข่งขันในรายการวิ่งมินิมาราธอนหรือฮาฟมาราธอน ก่อนเข้าร่วมงานวิจัย มีรายงานระดับอาการปวดขณะวิ่งอย่างน้อย 3 จาก 10 คะแนน แบ่งเป็น 2 กลุ่ม ได้แก่ กลุ่มทดลอง (15 คน) และกลุ่มควบคุม (12 คน) รวมทั้งสิ้น 27 คน โดยผู้วิจัยทำการเก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล ตัวแปรทางคิเนมาติกส์ขณะวิ่ง อาการปวดและระดับความสามารถในการทนต่อแรงกดปวด ความแข็งแรงและความทนทานของกล้ามเนื้อ ความสามารถในการทรงตัวและลักษณะสัณฐานวิทยาของโครงสร้างอิลิโอทิเบียลแบนด์ (Iliotibial band; ITB) และกล้ามเนื้อกลูเตียสมีเดียส (Gluteus medius muscle; GMed) โดยทำการทดสอบก่อนและหลังการทดลองเป็นระยะเวลา 6 สัปดาห์ นำข้อมูลที่ได้มาวิเคราะห์ด้วยสถิติการทดสอบความแปรปรวนสองทางแบบผสม (Two-way mixed design ANOVA) เพื่อหาความแตกต่างของค่าเฉลี่ยภายในกลุ่มและเปรียบเทียบความแตกต่างรายคู่ด้วยวิธีการทดสอบแอลเอสดี (LSD) โดยกำหนดระดับนัยสำคัญที่ 0.05 ผลจากการวิจัย พบว่า ภายหลังจากการออกกำลังกายเป็นระยะเวลา 6 สัปดาห์ ส่งผลต่อลักษณะทางชีวกลศาสตร์การเคลื่อนไหวของกระดูกเชิงกราน ข้อสะโพกและข้อเข่า เมื่อเข้าสู่ช่วงที่เท้าสัมผัสพื้นเต็มที่ในขณะวิ่ง อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ ที่ระดับนัยสำคัญ 0.05 โดยลักษณะการเกิดมุมการเอียงลง (Pelvic drop) ในขาข้างปกติมีค่าน้อยกว่ากลุ่มควบคุม มีมุมของการเกิดการเหยียดออกของข้อสะโพก (Hip extension) มุมกางของข้อสะโพก (Hip abduction) มุมการเกิดการหมุนออกของข้อสะโพก (Hip external rotation) และมุมงอเข่า (Knee flexion) ในขาข้างที่บาดเจ็บ ITBS มีค่าเพิ่มขึ้น รายงานค่าคะแนนความปวดที่เกิดขึ้นในขณะวิ่งมีค่าลดลง มีลักษณะการเปลี่ยนแปลงของขนาดความหนาของโครงสร้าง ITB ลดลง ในขณะที่ขนาดของกล้ามเนื้อมีค่าเพิ่มขึ้นและค่าความแข็งแรงและความทนทานของกล้ามเนื้อ แตกต่างจากก่อนทดลองและกลุ่มควบคุม อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ 0.05 แต่อย่างไรก็ตาม ผลจากการวิจัยไม่พบค่าความแตกต่างของความสามารถในการทนต่อแรงกดปวดและค่าความสามารถในการทรงตัวทั้งในขณะอยู่นิ่งและแบบไดนามิก สรุปผลการวิจัย การฝึกออกกำลังกายแบบฟังก์ชันนอลบาร์ด้วยเก้าอี้ เป็นระยะเวลา 6 สัปดาห์ ส่งผลต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงทางด้านลักษณะชีวกลศาสตร์ขณะวิ่ง คะแนนความปวด …

Equestrian Activities And Health Outcomes: A Multidimensional Analysis Of Physical Activity, Injury Patterns, And Occupational Concerns, Michaela Keener

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

Over 6 million participate in equestrian activities each year. However, research focusing on the benefits and risks around equestrian activities is limited to epidemiological research and small sample sizes. Equestrian participation ranges from recreational to occupational, and little research has evaluated how the risks of participation change based on the level of participation. Special consideration needs to be given to the occupational equestrians as equestrian participation is their livelihood. The first two aims of this study were to evaluate the physical activity engagement, perceptions of equestrian as a sport, acute injury history, and chronic pain frequency of equestrians across all …

The Effect Of Adding Perceptual-Cognitive Load To Assessments And Intervention Strategies In Healthy Adults, Ke'la H. Porter

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

In collegiate athletes, approximately one in four injuries require more than seven days before the athlete can return to full participation. Additionally, there are significant long-term consequences associated with these injuries, such as pain and osteoarthritis. Despite the role that the sensorimotor system and cognitive function play in athletic competition, the interaction between these systems in relation to sport-related injury is commonly overlooked. The sensorimotor system integrates and processes sensory, motor, and central mechanisms to produce a motor response. Further, cognition constructs, such as visual attention or processing speed, allow athletes to navigate the chaotic sporting environment. When there are …

Physical And Psychosocial Factors Related To Firefighter Musculoskeletal Disorders, Jennifer Ellen Tinsley Kubala

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

Career firefighters must perform physically and psychologically challenging duties in unpredictable and dangerous conditions. Previous investigations have found that firefighters suffer nearly 4 times the recorded musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and workplace injuries compared to private and public sector workers, and take approximately 1.5 days longer to return to normal work. Thus, the burden of firefighter MSD experiences has been a growing area of exploration. The few investigations that have concurrently examined physical and psychosocial consequences experienced by firefighters have found a positive relationship between increased occupational stress reports and MSD experiences. However, these investigations, as well as those that individually …

Associations Between Urine Specific Gravity And Race/Ethnicity At The Population Level: Implications For Hydration Status Categorization, Ian P. Winter, Brain K. Ferguson, Patrick B. Wilson

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Objective

We aimed to evaluate how urine specific gravity (USG) and rates of supposed hypohydration vary by race/ethnicity, and to examine how adjustment for several important factors impacts estimated USG.

Methods

Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, this cross‐sectional study evaluated a total of 4195 (2098 female, 2097 male) Americans and categorized them as supposedly hypohydrated (USG≥1.020) or not using spot urine samples. USG and prevalence of supposed hypohydration were compared across racial/ethnic groups, separately by gender. The analyses considered the impact of urine creatinine, body composition, age, dietary nutrients, and physical activity.

Results

Differences in supposed hypohydration …

The Effects Of Static Versus Dynamic Stretching On Lower Extremity Power Output And Flexibility In Dancers, Meloney George

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Collegiate dancers require a large range of motion throughout all joints for performance success. Previous research has shown static (STA) stretching to be most effective at improving flexibility (Chaabene et al. 2019), due to this factor, warmups for dance are primarily based on STA stretching to allow dancers to reach their maximum flexibility. Previous research has also shown that STA stretching before activity can have negative effects on an athlete’s power output, and a large amount of power is essential for dance. PURPOSE: Determine the effect of STA and dynamic (DYN) stretching on lower extremity power and flexibility in collegiate …

ผลของการฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวและขาสองข้างร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทางที่มีต่อสมรรถภาพร่างกายในนักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลชาย, สถาพร พื้นดอนเค็ง

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

วัตถุประสงค์ เพื่อศึกษาผลของการฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทางที่มีต่อสมรรถภาพร่างกายในนักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลชาย วิธีดำเนินการวิจัย กลุ่มตัวอย่างนักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลระดับมหาวิทยาลัย เพศชาย อายุระหว่าง 18-25 ปี จำนวน 24 คน แบ่งกลุ่มตัวอย่างออกเป็น 2 กลุ่ม กลุ่มละ 12 คน กลุ่มที่ 1 ฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทาง และกลุ่มที่ 2 ฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาสองข้างร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทาง ทั้งสองกลุ่มฝึกการกระโดดและตามด้วยการวิ่งเร็วเปลี่ยนทิศทาง จำนวน 6-10 ชุด ทำการฝึก 2 วันต่อสัปดาห์ เป็นระยะเวลา 8 สัปดาห์ ก่อนและหลังการฝึก ทำการทดสอบสมรรถภาพทางร่างกาย ได้แก่ ความสามารถในการกระโดดสูง ความคล่องแคล่วว่องไว การความสามารถด้านการทรงตัว และความสามารถด้านการวิ่งด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดแบบซ้ำ จากนั้นนำข้อมูลที่ได้มาวิเคราะห์ทางสถิติโดยหาค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐานความแตกต่างภายในกลุ่ม โดยการทดสอบค่าทีแบบรายคู่และความแตกต่างระหว่างกลุ่ม โดยการทดสอบค่าทีแบบอิสระ กำหนดความมีนัยสำคัญที่ระดับ .05 ผลการวิจัย หลังการฝึก 8 สัปดาห์ พบว่า กลุ่มที่ 1 และกลุ่มที่ 2 มีความคล่องแคล่วว่องไว การความสามารถในการทรงตัวในขาข้างที่ถนัด เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 และกลุ่มที่ 1 มีความสามารถในการกระโดดสูง ความสามารถในการทรงตัวในขาข้างที่ไม่ถนัด และความสามารถด้านการวิ่งด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดแบบซ้ำ เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 นอกจากนี้ เมื่อเปรียบเทียบหลังการฝึกระหว่างกลุ่ม พบว่า ทั้ง 2 กลุ่มไม่พบความแตกต่างอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติในทุกตัวแปร สรุปผลการวิจัย การฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทางช่วยพัฒนา พลังกล้ามเนื้อขา ความคล่องแคล่วว่องไว ความสามารถในการทรงตัว และความสามารถด้านการวิ่งด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดแบบซ้ำ จึงเป็นโปรแกรมที่มีประสิทธิภาพในการพัฒนาสมรรถภาพร่างกายให้แก่นักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลเป็นอย่างได้ดี

Fat-Free Mass Is Positively Associated With Urine Specific Gravity In Athletes And Active Adults: A Quantitative Review, Patrick B. Wilson, Ian P. Winter

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Background: Urine specific gravity (USG) is a commonly used assessment method to estimate the prevalence of hypohydration, typically based on a common threshold of ≥ 1.020. Some research has shown that USG can vary based on body size and composition, but the evidence to date is limited. This review examined whether an association between fat-free mass (FFM), a component of body composition, and USG could be detected among published articles that have reported these variables in athletes and physically active individuals.

Methods: By searching Google Scholar, the authors identified a large number of published articles (n = 161) reporting anthropometrics …

The Relationship Between Sleep, Physical Activity, And Musculoskeletal Injury, In Us And Saudi College Students, Abdulaziz Hasan Alameer

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

According to the National Sleep Foundation, individuals should sleep 7-9 hours every night. Recently, insufficient or poor sleep has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular illness, stroke, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease. Insufficient sleep for college students can negatively impact academic performance and mental health. In addition, especially for collegiate athletes, there is evidence that insufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury. However, it is uncertain if the link between sleep and injury varies between populations, types of individuals (athletes vs non-athletes), sports or types of exercise, or training volume. Despite the health risks of inadequate sleep, up …

Using Inertial Measurement Units (Imus) To Assess Fatigue-Related Changes In Running: Applications In Training Load Management, Reiley Thomas Bergin

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

The inertial measurement unit (IMU) is the most researched wearable technology in running. Yet, few studies have validated IMU-derived measures against accepted laboratory standards, such as three-dimensional (3D) motion capture and force plates. IMUs have the potential to provide information that can guide training load management decisions; however, no study has explored their capability to assess fatigue-related changes in running across consecutive days of training. Therefore, the purpose of this project was to evaluate the validity and reliability of IMU-derived measures and assess their capability for detecting fatigue-related changes in running in the days following an intensified training bout. The …

Confronting Cte: A Blog Dedicated To Increasing Awareness In Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Caden Shea

Honors Program Theses

The variation on a creative thesis that I formed was a website and blog that utilized research about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and how it affects athletes of all kinds, specifically athletes in the National Football League. The reason that I chose this topic is because the field that I hope to go into is that of sports journalism. One of the biggest problems facing sports leagues all over the world is the issue of safety. One of the biggest safety concerns in sports is that of head injuries, and one of the most prominent head injuries is CTE. I chose …

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus Radiculopathy In Athletes, Elizabeth G. Massel

Capstone Showcase

Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), commonly referred to as intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation, is the second most common cause of neck and back pain, and most common cause of radiculopathy. The purpose of this CME article is to provide guidance on the medical management and secondary prevention of HNP in athletic populations, and highlight the pathophysiological process of mechanical overload putting athletes at a proportionately higher risk of the disease. It will address the unique pathophysiology of overuse-related HNP, as opposed to underuse, with the mechanical overload on vertebral discs associated with many sports. It will also review, with more emphasis …

The Role Of Age As A Risk Factor For Pickleball-Related Injuries, Ches Jones, Bart Hammig

Health, Human Performance and Recreation Faculty Publications and Presentations

Pickleball is a popular sport that includes players from many different demographics. The popularity has resulted in not only increases in participation but also in activity related injuries. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors along with potential mechanisms for injuries related to pickleball and identify effective countermeasures. Methods included the identification of pickleball related injuries from a US National Emergency Room database (NEISS). A narrative section of the database was used to identify and categorize potential mechanisms of injury. Results indicated that the types and mechanisms of injury relate to three specific age groups: younger, middle …

Bone Stress Injuries, Risk Of Low Energy Availability, Disordered Eating, Menstrual Dysfunction, Training Volume, And Exercise Dependence In Female Trail Runners, Saleen Zarate, Kelly Pritchett, Robert Pritchett, Namrita Kumar Brooke

All Master's Theses

ABSTRACT

BONE STRESS INJURIES, RISK OF LOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY, DISORDERED EATING, MENSTRUAL DYSFUNCTION, TRAINING VOLUME, AND EXERCISE DEPENDENCE IN FEMALE TRAIL RUNNERS

by

Saleen Zarate

June 2024

Problematic LEA can lead to REDs, which results in negative health outcomes such as impaired bone health. Trail runners may engage in a higher volume of training and may be at risk for LEA, MD, DE, and EXD, which may further increase the risk for bone stress injuries. This study aimed to explore and compare the prevalence of self-reported SFs between competitive and recreational female trail runners. Specifically, we aimed to examine risk …

Neuromuscular Adaptations To Different Set Configurations During A Periodized Power Training Block In Elite Junior Judokas, Dale M. Harris, Dustin J. Oranchuk, Christopher Latella

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Although the impacts of traditional sets (TS) versus cluster (CL) sets resistance training have been broadly explored among recreationally trained populations, no studies have previously compared these set configurations among elite Judokas. Twenty-two elite male and female Judokas (age = 17.5 ± 1.2 years) performed identical periodized 4-week hypertrophy and strength blocks (8 weeks in total). Following this, for the final 4-week power training block, the cohort was separated into either TS (n = 11) or CL (n = 11) set structures. CL were prescribed by including 45-second intra-set rest every two repetitions. One-repetition maximum (1RM) and peak barbell velocities …

Does The Size-Weight Illusion Exist During Deadlift?, Dakota Kerbow, Luke Mallory, Robin Dorociak, Peter Jang, Andrew Meszaros

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Purpose:

to assess whether the SWI exists during deadlift (whole body loading), and identify the mechanical factors that explain or overcome the illusion

Fatigue Changes Biomechanical Variables In Drop Vertical Jump Performance In Competitive Basketball Players, Isabella Bruno, Caroline Linardos, Michala Rennels, Kristina Williams, Robin Dorociak, Jaydee Romick, Jason Brumitt

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

The drop vertical jump (DVJ) has been used as a tool to identify athletes at risk for injury. Initial studies have suggested an association between biomechanical variables and injury (1); however, subsequent research has demonstrated no relationship (2-4). Evaluating variables in fatigued athletes may help clinicians identify athletes at risk. Advances in motion capture technology now allow for assessment of variables after a fatigue protocol.

The Effect Of Interval Time On Time To Exhaustion During High Intensity Interval Training Running In Recreational Male Runners, Abraham Castrejon

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

High Intensity interval Training (HIIT) in running prescription can be applied in a variety of different ways, but HIIT prescription lacks specificity and efficiency in determining what duration of interval is optimal for improved aerobic performance. The purpose of this study was to test different HIIT protocols with a 1:1 ratio active: recovery intervals of 2:2 minute (Protocol 1), 4:4 minute (Protocol 2) and a continuous run trial (CRT). Seven recreational male runners (Age= 23.1 ± 3.4 yr, Height= 1.80 ± 0.1, Weight= 75.8 ± 9.6) performed a maximal oxygen consumption test (60.5 ± 4.9 ml/kg/min) with a graded exercise …

Prediction Of Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain And Ankle Pain Using Applied Care Strategies And Patient-Reported Outcomes, Ryan S. Mccann, Elisabeth Ohrnberger, Kyle B. Kosik, Phillip A. Gribble

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context

Patients with lateral ankle sprains (LASs) often have deficient patient-reported outcomes (PROs) at return to activity (RTA), potentially increasing risk for recurrent LAS and ankle pain. Additionally, applied care strategies are known to correct impairments, but their ability to mitigate risk for long-term consequences remains unknown.

Objective

To determine if applied care strategies and PRO scores at RTA and 6 months after RTA predict recurrent LAS and ankle pain 12 months after an acute LAS. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Online survey.

Patients or Other Participants

We enrolled 63 individuals within 1 week of sustaining an acute LAS.

Main …

Athletic Trainers' Perceptions Of The Structure And Barriers To Online Continuing Education Clinical Documentation Models, Sara L. Nottingham, Tricia M. Kasamatsu, Julie M. Cavallario, Cailee E. Welch Bacon

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context: Athletic trainers (ATs) appreciate the accessibility of web-based continuing education (CE) opportunities. ATs describe needing more CE opportunities related to clinical documentation, but the effectiveness of CE in this content area has not been studied.

Objective: Obtain ATs’ perceptions of their experiences accessing web-based CE specific to clinical documentation.

Design: Qualitative study.

Setting: Web-based audio interviews.

Patients or Other Participants: Twenty-nine ATs, averaging 36.2 ± 9.0 years of age, including 16 women and 13 men who represented 8 different clinical practice settings.

Data Collection and Analysis: Participants previously completed 1 of 2 web-based CE modules specific to clinical documentation, …

Retention And Transfer Of Fractal Gait Training, Logan J. Frame, Nikita A. Kuznetsov, Louisa D. Raisbeck, Christopher K. Rhea

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Background/Purpose: Fractal gait patterns have been shown to be modifiable, but the extent to which they are retained and transferred to new contexts is relatively unknown. This study aimed to close those gaps by enrolling participants (N = 23) in a seven-day fractal gait training program. Methods: Building on related work, the fractal gait training occurred on a treadmill over a 10-min period. Before and after the treadmill training, each participant walked for 10 min overground without the fractal stimulus used during training. The daily post-test was used to examine immediate retention and transfer of the fractal gait patterns from …

Models Of Video Feedback For Youth Athletes Performing An American Football Tackle, Eric Schussler, Richard J. Jagacinski, Ajit Chaudhari, John A. Buford, James A. Onate

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context: Video feedback is an expeditious method for improving athlete safety when performing activities with an inherent risk of injury. Providing appropriate and validated feedback during tackling training in American football may be a mechanism for athletes to learn safe tackling performance.

Objective: To determine the effect of video feedback in the instruction of tackling form.

Design: Controlled laboratory study.

Setting: Laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants: A total of 32 youth football athletes (28 boys, 4 girls; age ¼ 11.8 6 0.8 years) participated in 1 day of training. Of those, 14 participants completed 2 additional days of training and …

Muslim Collegiate Student-Athletes' Experience With Fasting During Ramadan While Participating In Sport, Mishaal Amjad, Julie M. Cavallario, Nicolette A. Harris, Cailee E. Welch Bacon

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context: As colleges and universities continue to focus on creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments, it is important to gain more knowledge on the experiences that Muslim student-athletes have while fasting during the month of Ramadan. While previous researchers have investigated the physical effects of fasting on the body, little is known about the challenges or support Muslim student athletes experience while fasting and participating in sport during Ramadan.

Objective: To explore the experiences of Muslim collegiate student-athletes regarding fasting during Ramadan while participating in sports.

Design: Consensual qualitative research.

Setting: Individual video interviews.

Participants: 12 Muslim collegiate student-athletes (4 …

The Cardiorespiratory Differences Between Physically Trained Vs Untrained Collegiate Competitive Riffle Athletes, Jakob Rankin

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

This research study will examine the differences in cardiorespiratory response of trained vs untrained physically active collegiate athletes participating in the sport of Competitive Rifle. The goal of this study is to determine how the heart and lungs respond from participation in Competitive Rifle with division one collegiate and intercollegiate club athletes. If successful, this study will help to determine a correlation of athletic performance in the sport of Competitive Rifle and structured physical training. We will also compare the results of males vs females within both division one and club athletes. The final output of this project is to …

The Impact Of Different Forms Of Physical Activity On An Athlete's Memory., Hannah Lebeck

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Memory is an integral part of human life, needed for all aspects of daily living, especially for college students. Previous research has shown a plethora of benefits to several systems of the body for those who participate in chronic aerobic activity. This research has shown chronic aerobic physical activity to provide an enhanced memory through numerous physiological adaptations. Studies on chronic anaerobic activity and its effect on the brain are minimal, demanding more research be done. PURPOSE: Determine the effect of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on memory and cognitive function in different classifications of collegiate athletes. METHODS: Study to consist …

Running Economy Changes Alter Predicted Running Speed And Performance In Collegiate Runners, Oluchi Ibe, Robert Musci, Jenevieve L. Roper

Health and Human Sciences Faculty Works

The goal of the study was to determine the effect of altering running strategy on predicted running performance in distance runners through application of a novel prediction model. Fifteen male (n = 10; Age: 22.2 ± 4.9 years; Height: 177.7 ± 7.4 cm; Mass: 68.6 ± 6.7 kg) and female (n = 5; Age: 21.8 ± 4.1 years; Height: 167.4 ± 7.8 cm; Mass: 59.3 ± 8.1 kg) long distance runners were recruited to participate in the study. Participants’ oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide (VCO2) were measured by a metabolic cart using a face mask. After a brief warm-up, …

A Holistic Approach To Performance Prediction In Collegiate Athletics: Player, Team, And Conference Perspectives, Christopher Taber, S. Sharma, Mehul S. Raval, Samah Senbel, Allison Keefe, Jui Shah, Emma Patterson, Julie K. Nolan, N.S. Artan, Tolga Kaya

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Predictive sports data analytics can be revolutionary for sports performance. Existing literature discusses players' or teams' performance, independently or in tandem. Using Machine Learning (ML), this paper aims to holistically evaluate player-, team-, and conference (season)-level performances in Division-1 Women's basketball. The players were monitored and tested through a full competitive year. The performance was quantified at the player level using the reactive strength index modified (RSImod), at the team level by the game score (GS) metric, and finally at the conference level through Player Efficiency Rating (PER). The data includes parameters from training, subjective stress, sleep, and recovery (WHOOP …

Effect Of Covid-19 On Performance And Recovery Of Division I Women’S Basketball Players: A Case Study, Julie K. Nolan, Christopher Taber, Samah Senbel, Mehul S. Raval, N.S. Artan, Tolga Kaya

Athletic Training Faculty Publications

This report aimed to examine the effects of COVID-19 on athletic performance and recovery in women’s basketball players. Twelve participants were included in this case report, with four serving as the test group and eight serving as the control group. All participants wore a Polar GPS unit and a Whoop Strap. The Polar unit was worn during games and practices and used to collect metrics of physical workload. The Whoop strap was worn during daily activities, including periods of sleep, to collect metrics of sleep and recovery. Data were analyzed via descriptive statistics (mean difference ± standard deviations), and T-tests …

Chronic Training Load And Dorsiflexion Range Of Motion Throughout A Season In Professional American Soccer, Tristan L. Young

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Soccer has an incredibly complex movement profile. Players experience various types of strains on their body from the requirement to land in awkward positions while maintaining the ability to quickly accelerate and decelerate. Dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) is of concern due to the movement profile and ball control that requires constant eccentric and concentric actions at the talocrural joint. With an American soccer season spanning across nine months these demands can contribute to overuse, which has been linked to restricted range of motion. Restricted DFROM and asymmetries have been identified as injury predictors, but their relationship to performance has …

Randomized Pilot Study Examining An Online Diet Intervention To Increase Intake Of Fruits And Vegetables Among Healthy Adults, Diana E Kolb, Sarah E Deemer, Evaclaire Synkowski, Stephanie L Silveira

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Intake of fruits and vegetables (F&V) is related to health outcomes. The purpose of the study was to test an online diet program promoting F&V intake among healthy adults. Twenty-three participants were randomly assigned to complete an 8-week intervention condition (#800gChallenge®) or wait-list control condition. In weeks 1-4, intervention participants were asked to interact with an application reporting (a) whether they met their daily 800g F&V goal, (b) if their 800g of F&V was from a variety of sources, and (c) reading of daily educational material. Weeks 1-4 included weekly Zoom check-in meetings. Weeks 5-8 were autonomous, wherein participants reported …