William Brodegard and Dr. Roy Pat Vehrs, Exercise Science In early March of last year I was suffered a stress injury from riding a bicycle. I had been training heavily, and was forced to stop training to allow my body to heal. During my time off of the bike, I stayed in shape by running […]
Dip-wrap Paraffin Wax and Moist Heat Pack Application and the Subsequent Rise in Tissue Temperatures
Jared K. Wilson and Dr. Kenneth L. Knight, Exercise Sciences Paraffin wax baths are used by athletic trainers and physical therapists to apply superficial heat to the extremities of patients. The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) includes the use of paraffin wax as a required competency for students who are working toward certification. While the […]
The Effect of Dosage on the Rate of Change in Young Adults With Tight Hamstrings
Katie Lynn Meek and Dr. Brent Feland, Exercise Science A variety of methods have been used to increase the range of motion and length of the hamstring muscles (Bandy et al. (1997), Feland et al. (2001), Graham, et. al. (year unknown), Johnson et al. (1997), Sherry et al. (2004), Willy et al. (2001)). The purpose […]
A Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel Mobile Walking Device
Thomas D. Bateman and Dr. Matthew K. Seeley, Exercise Sciences Many individuals rely on crutches to help them walk. Those relying on traditional crutches often suffer from upper-extremity pathologies as well as psychological detriments.1 Additionally, those using crutches typically suffer from increased energy expenditures during locomotion.2 The Millennial Crutch (Figure 1) is a proposed alternative […]
Chronic Ankle Instability and Lower Extremity Joint Absorption
Heather McDonald Nope and Drs. Ty Hopkins, Matt Gage, Exercise Science Nearly everyone involved in sports has witnessed or experienced an ankle injury. Often these primary injuries lead to secondary knee or hip pain. The purpose of this study was to learn more about how the body reacts to ankle injuries, in regard to absorbing […]
Increasing Electrical Stimulation Frequency Above Cramp Threshold Frequency Increases the Strength and Duration of Electrically-Induced Muscle Cramps
Steven Wilding and Dr. Kenneth Knight, Professor of Exercise Sciences Muscle cramps are the most common heat-related illness experienced by athletes (Cooper et al, Journal of Athletic Training, 2006, 41, 332-336). Muscle cramps also occur frequently at night (“night cramps”) and in the elderly. Because the cause of muscle cramps is unknown, our treatments for […]
Upper Extremity Functional Dexterity Changes due to Neck Extensor or Forearm Muscle Fatigue
Rachel Sommerfeldt and Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, Department of Exercise Neck pain and headaches related to neck pain will affect an estimated two thirds of the population at some time during their life. The pain may be caused by high-intensity exertion, such as whiplash, or from prolonged low-intensity exertion. An accepted explanation for neck pain […]
Exercise Intensity and Cytoskeletal Protein in Rats
Brett Noble and Dr. Allen Parcell, Department of Exercise Sciences Research in the field of exercise science, as in any scientific field, is changing and developing as knowledge of each intricate part of the human organism grows. Unfortunately such understanding can only be developed through tedious, ongoing research in labs. Comparative to other scientific fields, […]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome as it Relates to Pronation in the Irish Step Cut 1, 2
Kathleen S. Thomas and Dr. Mark Ricard, Physical Education Introduction Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is defined as chronic leg pain in the distal two-thirds of the medial border of the tibia where stress fractures and exertional compartmental syndrome have been ruled out.1,2,3,5 This syndrome is induced by intense, repetitive, high impact exercise such as […]
The Effect of Interval Length on Lactate Production
Eric B. Taylor This study is still in the process of completion. The following gives an overview of the study and its purpose. Permission has been received from the coaching staff of the Brigham Young University men=s cross country team to use its athletes as subjects given their consent. It is expected that the study […]