Sensitivity of Indirect Markers of Muscle and Tendon Damage Following Eccentric Plantar Flexor Exercise
Kinesiology Deadline: Aug 30, 2024 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- recreationally active (i.e. participating in moderate physical activity two-three days per week)
- male
- between the ages of 18-30 years old
- no physical limitations performing strength assessments
- determined to be healthy by PAR-Q+ and the HHQ
Exploring Responses to a Novel Resistance Exercise Protocol Designed to Elicit Muscle Damage
Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 15, 2024 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Healthy active male or female between the ages of 18-40 years old
- Healthy as determined by the PAR-Q+, medical history questionnaire, and menstrual status questionnaire.
- Participants will be required to be actively resistance training for a minimum of 6 months as defined by 3 resistance training sessions (muscle strengthening activities such as free weights, weight machines, or calisthenics, etc.) per week with at least one lower body session as determined by the training history questionnaire.
- Female participants will be required to be premenopausal, with an identifiable onset of menses (early follicular phase) as determined by the menstrual status questionnaire.
- Female participants will be required to be nonpregnant and not intend on becoming pregnant for the duration of their participation.
- Willing to adhere to all pre-testing visit instructions including abstaining from exercise and alcohol, and limit caffeine consumption to ≤ 300mg for at least 24 hours prior to each testing visit.
Rehydration and Dehydration Recovery
Kinesiology Deadline: Jun 1, 2024 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- You are 18 to 40 years of age.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18 and ≤ 30 kg/m2.
- You report having a moderate to heavy sweat rate when physically exerted or in extreme heat.
- You are male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female, at least 6 weeks postpartum prior to screening visit. A urine pregnancy test is required for all females unless you are not of childbearing potential. If you are of childbearing potential, you must be practicing one of the following methods of birth control (and will continue through the duration of the study): Condoms, sponge diaphragm, intradermal patch or intrauterine device; oral or parenteral contraceptives for 3 months prior to screening visit; vasectomized partner; or total abstinence from sexual intercourse.
- You have normal blood pressure, ≤ 120/80 mm Hg, without the use of blood pressure medications.
- You report no predisposing cardiovascular (heart) conditions.
- If female, you have a regular menstrual cycle, >21 days and <35 days in length.
- You are willing to consume grape-flavored beverages during the study.
- If you are on chronic medication such as lipid-lowering, thyroid medication or hormone therapy, the dosage must be constant for at least 2 months prior to screening and baseline visit. You must be able to maintain medication type and dose throughout duration of study.
- You are weight-stable for the two months prior to screening visit (has maintained current body weight within 4 kg or about 9lbs).
- You must voluntarily sign and date this informed consent form, approved by the UCF IRB, and provided applicable privacy regulation authorization prior to any participation in the study.
- You have no known intolerance or allergy to ingredients in study products.
- You are willing to refrain from using saunas or hot tubs for the duration of the study, outside of trial procedures.
- You are able and willing to follow study procedures and complete any forms or assessments needed during the study.
Lower Extremity Assessment Protocol (LEAP)
Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Oct 9, 2028 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Age 12-45 years
- History of knee injury (e.g., ACL tear, meniscus tear, patellofemoral pain, osteoarthritis) or surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy or repair, total knee arthroplasty) within the last 2 years
The Influence of Oral Contraceptives During Disuse
Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 31, 2024 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- Right-handed
- Age between 18-35 years
- Males
- Females that have consistently used monophasic oral contraceptives for the previous 6 months
- Females that have not used any form of contraceptives for the previous 6 months
Biopsychosocial Factors in Resistance Exercise in Individuals with Knee Pain
Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: May 1, 2025 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- 18-60 years old
- Knee pain intensity that is at least 3/10 within the past 24 hours
Low Back Pain and Disability in Youth and Adult Golfers
Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 31, 2024 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- 10 years of age or older
- Play golf multiple times per year
Agreement Among Resting Metabolic Rate Assessments within Resistance Trained Females
Kinesiology Deadline: May 3, 2025 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Are a healthy female between the ages of 18-40 years old.
- Are healthy as determined by the PAR-Q+. Medical History Questionnaire, and the Menstrual Status Questionnaire.
- Are currently resistance training for a minimum of 6 months as defined by 3 resistance training sessions per week with at least one lower body session.
- Are premenopausal, with an identifiable onset of menses (early follicular phase).
- Are currently not pregnant and do not intend to become pregnant.
- Are willing to adhere to all pre-testing visit instructions including fasting for at least 8 hours and abstaining from exercise, alcohol, and caffeine for at least 24 hours prior to each testing visit.
