Contextualizing The Acute Responses To Arm Cycling,
2021
University of Central Florida
Contextualizing The Acute Responses To Arm Cycling, Nicolas Clark
Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023
The prescription of aerobic exercise modalities engaging the arm musculature have the potential to extend the reach of physical activity and promote cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals with lower body impairment due to excessive body mass, and among individuals seeking to complement and diversify standard leg training. This study compared the acute cardiopulmonary responses obtained during arm cycling and leg cycling performed at different intensities among lean and average (LA) and overfat and obese individuals (OFO). Participants were 37 young and relatively healthy adults. They were tested for mode-specific peak power output and work rate at ventilatory threshold during two randomized …
Best Practices For Clinical Evaluation Of Sacroiliac Joint Pain: An Evidence-To-Practice Review,
2021
Florida International University, Miami
Best Practices For Clinical Evaluation Of Sacroiliac Joint Pain: An Evidence-To-Practice Review, Nicolette A. Harris, Adriana Peña, Sofia Núñez Rivera
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain serves as an under-recognized source of chronic low back pain. Improvement in the accuracy of a clinical SIJ pain diagnosis lends a higher likelihood of appropriate treatment measures, better patient outcomes and decreased out-of-pocket costs. Therefore, the overall purpose of this evidence to practice review was to highlight the main points of a systematic review on the clinical diagnosis of SIJ pain. Searches of five electronic databases revealed 758 studies, nonetheless only six studies met final inclusion criteria. Studies included were assessed by the authors for methodological quality using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies …
Disablement Model Case Study: Running With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome,
2021
Muscle and Movement Therapy, Cedarburg, WI
Disablement Model Case Study: Running With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Jordan Fenney, Wendy Reitz, Hayley M. Ericksen
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
A 17-year-old high school female cross-country runner and basketball player presented with syncope following long-endurance exercise. The syncope episodes started when the patient was 13 years old during a basketball game. After the first episode, the patient fainted every time she crossed the finish line of a cross-country meet. Her symptoms included increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and paresthesia in her hands and legs during exercise. The patient also experienced some dizziness when quickly sitting or standing during activities of daily living. The patient was first misdiagnosed with exercise induced asthma and prescribed a rescue inhaler to take prior …
Athletic Trainers’ Perceived Readiness To
Recognize Mental Health Symptoms In
Student Athletes,
2021
A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
Athletic Trainers’ Perceived Readiness To Recognize Mental Health Symptoms In Student Athletes, K M. Sumrall, H Salisbury
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
Context: Athletic trainers (AT) may report a lack of confidence in decision-making as they transition to professional practice. There is limited research on how prepared ATs feel managing mental health conditions in athletes. Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived readiness and confidence of master’s AT students, transitioning to professional practice, to recognize mental health symptoms and provide appropriate referral strategies. Design: Quantitative, descriptive study. Setting: Texas master’s AT programs. Patients or Other Participants: Non-probability consecutive sampling method. The target population was 2nd-year master’s AT students in Texas who were eligible to graduate and sit for …
Hiring Practices Among Ncaa Division I Head Athletic Trainers,
2021
The University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Hiring Practices Among Ncaa Division I Head Athletic Trainers, S A. Cage, Z K. Winkelmann, B J. Warner, C Tuell, D M. Gallegos
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
Context: Limited empirical evidence exists on how athletic trainers (ATs) are hired by NCAA institutions. Current legislation protects many demographics from discrimination during hiring, but these laws may not be enforced by institutions. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe potential factors that might influence the hiring practices of NCAA Division I Head Athletic Trainers. Design: Cross-sectional design. Setting: Electronic survey distributed to certified athletic trainers. Participants: A web-based survey (Qualtrics) that was distributed to by email to 329 NCAA Division I Head Athletic Trainers. A total of 114 ATs completed the survey (response and completion rate=34.7%). Interventions: …
Nonsurgical Management Of Unilateral, Nondisplaced Lateral Malleolus Fracture In 17-Year-Old Outside Linebacker,
2021
John Foster Dulles High School, Sugar Land, TX
Nonsurgical Management Of Unilateral, Nondisplaced Lateral Malleolus Fracture In 17-Year-Old Outside Linebacker, K Tallman, R Bautista, B Spencer
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
Background: Ankle fractures, specifically unilateral fractures, are among the most common injuries encountered by orthopedic surgeons. Ankle fractures have an incidence of 187 out of 100,000 individuals. Current treatment options for ankle fractures are dependent on stability of the ankle mortise, determined through number of fracture sites and ligamentous integrity. The management of the fracture scan either be surgical or nonsurgical, the majority being surgical. In this case report, a 17-year-oldmaleoutside linebacker sustained a left lateral ankle injury during a regular season football game. As he attempted to make a tackle, his left foot got caught in the turf, he …
The Tumor Suppressor Par-4 Regulates Hypertrophic Obesity,
2021
University of Kentucky
The Tumor Suppressor Par-4 Regulates Hypertrophic Obesity, Nathalia Araujo
Theses and Dissertations--Toxicology and Cancer Biology
Prostate Apoptosis Response-4 (Par-4) is a tumor suppressor ubiquitously expressed in all tissues and able to selectively induce apoptosis in cancer cells. Although well established in the context of cancer, relatively little is known about the function of Par-4 in the healthy and non-tumorigenic context. Observations from our lab showed that Par-4 knockout mouse lines were obese and displayed adipocyte hypertrophy under a normal chow diet when compared to Par-4 wild-type mice. These Par-4 knockout mice exhibited hepatic steatosis and hyperinsulinemia as secondary consequences of obesity. Par-4 knockout mice displayed increased intestinal dietary fat absorption and its subsequent storage in …
Intersectionality: The Role Of The Athletic Trainer In Providing Culturally Competent Patient-Centered Care,
2021
University of South Florida, Tampa Bay
Intersectionality: The Role Of The Athletic Trainer In Providing Culturally Competent Patient-Centered Care, Rebecca M. Lopez, Samar Long, Dani M. Moffit, Ashley K. Crossway
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
No abstract provided.
Bi-Lateral Hand Compartment Syndrome Secondary To Autoimmune Disorder In A Former High School Multi-Sport Athlete,
2021
California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Bi-Lateral Hand Compartment Syndrome Secondary To Autoimmune Disorder In A Former High School Multi-Sport Athlete, Alyssa Vaniman
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
Patient is a 21-year-old female former multiple-sport athlete who has suffered from the development of multiple cases of compartment syndrome throughout their body. At the time the medical staff encountered the patient, they were diagnosed with bilateral hand compartment syndrome. An autoimmune disorder known as Scleromyositis was diagnosed as the source of the multiple diagnosed cases of compartment syndrome. Prior to surgical intervention, the patient was unable to complete everyday tasks as a student. As pressure within their hypothenar, thenar, and interosseous compartments grew, the patient was no longer able to complete everyday fine motor skill tasks. A post-surgical rehabilitation …
Morphological Variance In Mouthparts And Foraging Behavior In Bumblebees,
2021
Colby College
Morphological Variance In Mouthparts And Foraging Behavior In Bumblebees, Ye Jin Lee
Honors Theses
Bumblebees (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Bombus) show an incredible degree of size variation within and between species. Individuals from the same hive may vary up to 10-fold in mass. This variation allows individuals to specialize in foraging on different flowers suited to their morphology. However, as different species have different foraging behaviors, their variation in mouthparts and scaling of mouthparts to body size may have been under different kinds of stabilizing selection as they adapted to collect nectar from flowering plants over evolutionary time. Here, we examined the scaling relationships between body size and mouthpart structures, and the variation in mouthpart shape …
Sleep And Athletic Performance Of Formula 1 Race Car Drivers During The 2019 Season,
2021
Eastern Michigan University
Sleep And Athletic Performance Of Formula 1 Race Car Drivers During The 2019 Season, Alexander Pollack
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Sufficient, good quality sleep is associated with better performance in many sports; however, this relationship has not been examined among motorsport athletes. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between sleep quality (SQ), sleep duration (SD), and performance metrics among professional racecar drivers. During the 2019 season, five Formula 1 drivers reported SQ, SD, and hours of time change for each race. Performance data (finishing position and points earned) were obtained from a public website. Relationships between sleep variables and driving performance were examined using correlations. Correlations between SQ and driving performance were not significant. SD and …
Effects Of Integrin Subtypes On Migration And Invasion In Primary Lung Cancer Cells In Advanced Stage And Inhibitory Effect Of Millettocalyxin B,
2021
Graduate School
Effects Of Integrin Subtypes On Migration And Invasion In Primary Lung Cancer Cells In Advanced Stage And Inhibitory Effect Of Millettocalyxin B, Pennapa Lafauy
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Integrin-targeting compounds have shown clinically significant benefits in many patients. Here, we examined the activity of millettocalyxin B, extracted from the stem bark of Millettia erythrocalyx, in lung cancer cells. The viability of human lung cancer cell was investigated by the 3-(4,5- dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5diphenyl tetrazoliumbromide (MTT) assay. Migration and invasion assays were performed. Phalloidin-rhodamine staining was used to determine the formation of filopodia. Western blot analysis was used to identify the signaling proteins involved in migration regulation. Non-toxic concentrations (0-25 μM) of millettocalyxin B reduced migration and invasion of lung cancer A549 cells. Filopodia were significantly reduced in millettocalyxin B treated …
A Novel Review Of Heat Shock Protein 110 Kda: A Basis For Research And Continued Experimentation Through Biochemical Analysis,
2021
Virginia Commonwealth University
A Novel Review Of Heat Shock Protein 110 Kda: A Basis For Research And Continued Experimentation Through Biochemical Analysis, Crist W. Cuffee
Theses and Dissertations
Heat shock protein 110 kDa, Hsp110, is a distinct cellular protector, different in form and function from Hsp70, a close relative of Hsp110. Functioning primarily as a holdase or in tandem with other molecular chaperones, a review of current accomplishments elucidates the uniqueness of this protein and the continued mysteries that surrounds it. Found only in eukaryotes, Hsp110 has been linked to many diseases, ranging from parasitic infection to neurodegenerative disorders. While still lacking, studies of this protein have provided much in the realm of speculation on the mechanisms behind Hsp110s’ contribution to different pathologies. This review will serve as …
Muscarinic Excitation Of Dopamine Neurons In The Ventral Tegmental Area Via Activation Of A Trpc-Like Cation Conductance,
2021
Virginia Commonwealth University
Muscarinic Excitation Of Dopamine Neurons In The Ventral Tegmental Area Via Activation Of A Trpc-Like Cation Conductance, Yu Tzu Chen
Theses and Dissertations
Dopaminergic (DA) neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) play a crucial role in reward and motivational behaviors, including the development of drug addictions. VTA DA neurons receive excitatory cholinergic inputs from the mesopontine tegmentum. Blockage of the M5 muscarinic receptor in DA neurons has been shown to attenuate drug-induced DA release and abuse-related behaviors, but the molecular mechanism is unknown. In this study, experiments were designed to identify the electrophysiological effects of muscarinic agonism in the modulation of action potential kinetics and firing patterns in VTA DA neurons of mice. Pharmacology of the muscarinic receptor-evoked current was also characterized. …
Clinical Significance, Functional Role And Molecular Mechanism Of 2’-O-Methyltransferase Ftsj3 In Promoting Cancer Progression,
2021
Wayne State University
Clinical Significance, Functional Role And Molecular Mechanism Of 2’-O-Methyltransferase Ftsj3 In Promoting Cancer Progression, Morenci Manning-Powell
Wayne State University Dissertations
2’-O-methylation (2’-O-Me), one of the most common modifications within RNA, has multiple roles in modulating RNA structure, stability, and interactions, as well as gene transcription and translation. We previously performed integrative genomic and transcriptomic analysis of 58 RNA methyltransferases, and identified FTSJ3 (FtsJ RNA 2ʹ-O-methyltransferase 3) as significantly amplified/overexpressed in breast cancer. Knockdown of FTSJ3 inhibits breast cancer cell growth in vitro. However, the clinical significance, functional role, and molecular mechanism of FTSJ3 in human cancer remains to be elucidated. In the present study, we first analyzed the differential mRNA and protein expression of FTSJ3 between tumor and normal tissues …
Morphological Changes In Dorsal Root Ganglia Macrophages Associated With Neuropathic Pain Mechanisms Suggest A Novel Target For Chronic Pain Therapy,
2021
Claremont Colleges
Morphological Changes In Dorsal Root Ganglia Macrophages Associated With Neuropathic Pain Mechanisms Suggest A Novel Target For Chronic Pain Therapy, Emily Kussick
CMC Senior Theses
The present study examined morphological changes in the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) following an innate immune stimulus. The importance of the DRG has increasingly become recognized in pain processing as more than just the home of primary afferent cell bodies. All sensory information passes through the DRG via the primary afferents, and on to the spinal cord. The primary afferents synapse with second-order neurons in the spinal cord that ascend towards the brain, where they transmit the pain signal to the limbic forebrain and/or the somatosensory cortex for processing. The DRG is an interesting niche to study at as it …
The Effect Of Backpack Load On Trunk Kinematics Of Imitated Pathological Gait: A Case Study,
2021
Eastern Washington University
The Effect Of Backpack Load On Trunk Kinematics Of Imitated Pathological Gait: A Case Study, Kara Kracher
EWU Masters Thesis Collection
Background: It is well documented that loaded backpacks affect the biomechanics of gait in both children and adults. Minimal information is available with regard to the effects of backpacks on the biomechanics of gait in individuals with clinical gait abnormalities, such as those seen in cerebral palsy. Healthy, non-clinical populations can be taught how to ‘imitate’ typical gait abnormalities in order to study various experimental interventions without enlisting clinical patients. The objective of this study was to determine the acute effect of backpack load on kinematics of the trunk during typical and imitated pathological gait. Methods: COVID 19 restrictions precluded …
Physiological Impacts Of Lampricides On Invasive Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon Marinus) And Non-Target Fishes,
2021
Wilfrid Laurier University
Physiological Impacts Of Lampricides On Invasive Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon Marinus) And Non-Target Fishes, Razvan, Adrian Ionescu
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Parasitic sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) ingest large quantities of blood from fishes using their oral disc and rasping tongue, most often killing the host. In the early 1900s, sea lamprey invaded the Laurentian Great Lakes, decimating sport, commercial and culturally significant fisheries. Since the early 1960s, chemical control using the lampricides 3- trifluoromethyl-4-nitrophenol (TFM) and niclosamide have helped to reduce sea lamprey populations by 90%. Lampricides are applied to larval lamprey nursery streams targeting many generations of lamprey at once. However, there is concern about the potential adverse effects of lampricides on other fishes, particularly vulnerable lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) …
Characterization And Reliability Of The Work-Time Relationship During Arm-Cranking,
2021
University of Central Florida
Characterization And Reliability Of The Work-Time Relationship During Arm-Cranking, Tristan Starling-Smith
Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023
INTRODUCTION: The critical power (CP) exercise test provides 2 measures, CP and anaerobic working capacity (AWC). CP represents a fatigue threshold that separates the heavy and severe exercise domains, while AWC represents the finite amount of work that can be done above CP. A relatively new protocol for estimating CP has emerged and is described as the 3-minute all-out test (3MT). While this lower body 3MT test has been examined for validity and reliability, very little has been done for the upper body. PURPOSE: Examine the reliability of EP and WEP from the 3MT during upper-body ergometry. This study also …
Effects Of Low Degree Of High Ambient Temperature On Neural Pathways From Median Preoptic Nucleus To Arcuate Nucleus In Related To Food Intake.,
2021
Graduate School
Effects Of Low Degree Of High Ambient Temperature On Neural Pathways From Median Preoptic Nucleus To Arcuate Nucleus In Related To Food Intake., Pornsiri Suwannapaporn
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
High ambient temperature (HTa) is one important environmental factor that decreases food intake (FI). It is well accepted that high degree HTa induced heat stress decreased FI by the activation of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) via hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis. However, short-term low-degree HTa exposure has been demonstrated to decrease FI earlier than activated physiological and stress responses. This effect was related to the neuronal connection between the median preoptic nucleus (MnPO) and arcuate nucleus (Arc). Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of short-term low-degree HTa exposure on the activity of hypothalamic Arc in regarding to FI, and …
