Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

EIMS and Impedance Changes in the Biceps Brachii

Kinesiology Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • A male or female (18-54 years old)
  • Resistance trained per ACSM guidelines ≥ 6 months.
  • Participate in a form of bicep curls at least 1x a week for ≥ 6 months.

Grip Testing Instructions for Older Adults

Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: May 1, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Aged 60 years or older
  • Have normal cognitive function (based on results from the Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE] or Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status)
  • Are willing to perform grip strength tests and provide informed consent
  • Fluent in English

Reliability and Validity of Bedside Pain Sensitivity Testing Protocols

Physical Therapy Deadline: Apr 20, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Be 18-35 years old
  • Currently pain free
  • English speaking

Biopsychosocial and Muscle Adaptations after a Resistance Exercise Intervention in Low Back Pain

Kinesiology Deadline: Oct 8, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are 18–50 years old.
  • Have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks, rated 3/10 or higher in the past 48 hours.
  • Are resistance trained (2x/week for the past 8 weeks

Dual-Task Balance after ACL Reconstruction

Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Sep 3, 2027 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

ACL Group:

  • Age of 18-35 years
  • History of only one ACL reconstruction within the previous 2 years
  • Medical clearance for return to unrestricted activity

Uninjured Group:

  • Age of 18-35 years
  • No history of lower limb surgery
  • No history of significant lower limb injury within previous 6 months (defined as seeking medical attention, or missing >3 consecutive practices or games)

Core Musculature and Balance of Dancers

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • At least 14 years old
    • Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent
  • Have at least 3 years of ballet experience
  • Currently practice dance technique
    • At least 1 hour per week over the past 6 months
  • Are familiar with basic ballet terminology

Dancers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers of Receiving Quality Healthcare

Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Currently identify as:
    • a dancer
    • a dance parent
    • a dance teach/choreographer/coach
    • a dance studio/company/program director or equivalent

Yoga, Education, and Nidra (YEN) for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study on Pain Modulation, Well-Being, and Sleep

Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Feb 4, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Ages: 18-75 
  • Chronic low back pain (lasting 3+ months) 
  • Pain intensity: 3/10 or higher in the past 24 hours 
  • Access to email and intern

Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers of Delivering Dance-Specific Care

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years old
  • A licensed or certified healthcare provider
  • A student in an accredited professional healthcare program

Cycling with and without BFR in Females

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jan 31, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are an aerobically trained female (≥150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity) between the ages of 18-35.
  • Achieve a peak V̇O2 of ≥33.6 ml∙kg-1∙min-1 on the first visit based on age- and sex-specific normative reference values for cycle ergometry provided by the American College of Sports Medicine
  • Are willing to come in for all six visits

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