CHPS RESEARCH STUDIES

Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia After 45-Degree Roman Chair Exercise

This is a study to examine pain sensitivity, before and after a back extension performed on a 45 degree roman chair. You will attend two testing sessions, each testing session will be approximately one hour. During session one you will be briefly exposed to heat and pressure to examine your pain sensitivity, complete a demographic questionnaire, and measure the strength of your low back before and after the exercise. You will also have heat and pressure pain sensitivity performed before and after a period of quiet rest and a back extension exercise on a 45 degree roman chair. During session two you will have the strength of your low back measured before and after the exercise, and heat and pressure sensitivity measured before and after a period of quiet rest and the back extension exercise.

Inclusion Qualifications:

Pain free
18-60 years old,
Be able to appropriately perform the intervention
Not exceed safety thresholds for pain testing (assessed during screening)

Exclusion Qualifications:

You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:

Non-English speaking
Medical conditions that affect your ability to feel light touch, pressure, heat, and cold, such as uncontrolled diabetes
History of low back surgery or fracture within the past 6 months
History of a hip, knee, or ankle injury, surgery, or fracture within the past 6 months
History of a chronic pain condition, such as fibromyalgia
Any blood clotting disorders, such as hemophilia
Taking blood thinning medications
Known presence of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
Current use of tobacco products
Not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+)
Currently pregnant
Exceed heat and pressure pain thresholds