Browsing M.Sc. Applied Health Sciences by Title
Now showing items 39-58 of 186
-
Decision analysis of the effectiveness of lung cancer screening using autofluorescence bronchoscopy and computed tomography
(Brock University, 2008-06-15)Background: Lung cancer (LC) is the leading cause of cancer death in the developed world. Most cancers are associated with tobacco smoking. A primary hope for reducing lung cancer has been prevention of smoking and ... -
Decreased motor unit firing rate in the potentiated tibialis anterior in humans
(Brock University, 2009-02-16)With repeated activity, force production, rate of force production, and relaxation time are impaired. These are characteristics ofa fatigued muscle (Vandenboom, 2004). However, brief bouts of near maximal to maximal ... -
Determinants of left ventricular mass as measured by Doppler echocardiography in pre-adolescents
(Brock University, 2006-06-04)This study examined factors contributing to the differences in left ventricular mass as measured by Doppler echocardiography in children. Fourteen boys (10.3 ± 0.3 years of age) and 1 1 girls (10.5 ± 0.4 years of age) ... -
A discursive analysis of children's recreational adult-organized sport : when do children get to play?
(Brock University, 2008-06-01)Adult-organized children's sport attracts millions of participants in Canada and the United States each year. Though there is a great deal of research that considers children's sport, little of it focuses on recreational ... -
Does altering brachial artery tone with lower-body negative pressure and flow-mediated dilation affect arterial stiffness?
(Brock University, 2006-06-04)Although medium sized, muscular vessels normally respond to sympathetic stimulation by reducing compliance, it is unclear whether the large brachial artery is similarly affected by sympathetic stimulation induced via ... -
Does Bracing affect Bone Health in Females with adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
(Brock University, 2013-09-11)This study examined the bone mineral content (BMC) in young women with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), treated with a brace (27.9 ±21.6 months, for 18.0±5.4 h/d) during adolescence (AIS-B, n = 15, 25.6 ±5.8 yrs), ... -
Drumming toward communitas : a case study of facilitated recreational music making and the Arthurian method
(Brock University, 2008-06-01)The phenomenon of communitas has been described as a moment 'in and out of time' in which a collective of individuals may be experienced by one as equal and individuated in an environment stripped of structural attributes ... -
Dynamic Upper Leg Strength and Neuromuscular Function in Children, Adolescents and Adults
(Brock University, 2013-01-14)This study examined muscle strength, muscle performance, and neuromuscular function during contractions at different velocities across maturation stages and between sexes. Participants included pre-pubertal, late-pubertal ... -
The effect of a segmental, localized lower limb cooling protocol on muscular strength and balance
(Brock University, 2012-11-27)The human neuromuscular system is susceptible to changes within the thermal environment. Cold extrinsic temperatures can significantly reduce muscle and nervous system function and communication, which can have consequences ... -
The Effect of a Stickhandling and Puck Control (SPC) Training Intervention on SPC Skills and Wrist Shot Performance Variables in Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Players
(Brock University, 2011-04-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of a 16 session stickhandling and puck control (SPC) off-ice training intervention on SPC skills and wrist shot performance variables. Eighteen female collegiate ice ... -
The effect of a weighted-vest strength and balance training program on obstructed walking in postmenopausal women
(Brock University, 2003-05-21)SUMMARY Background: Age related declines in lower extremity strength have been associated with impaired mobility and changes in gait patterns, which increase the likelihood of falls. Since community dwelling adults ... -
The effect of an eight session skate treadmill and agility training program on the degree of separation in ice hockey players
(Brock University, 2011-05-17)The sport of ice hockey places multiple simultaneous demands on the physiological, mechanical, and cognitive abilities of individual players. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of an eight ... -
The effect of elevated muscle fluid volume on indices of muscle damage following an acute bout of eccentric exercise
(Brock University, 2008-06-15)The primary purpose of the current investigation was to develop an elevated muscle fluid level using a human in-vivo model. The secondary purpose was to determine if an increased muscle fluid content could alter the acute ... -
The effect of extracellular osmolality on cell volume and resting skeletal muscle metabolism
(Brock University, 2006-06-29)The purpose of the current investigation was to establish an in-l'itro skeletal muscle model to study acute alterations in resting skeletal muscle cell volume. Isolated. whole muscle (SOL and EDL) was dissected from Long ... -
The Effect of Functional Electrically Stimulated Ambulation Training on Locomotor Function and Quality of Life in Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
(Brock University, 2012-10-19)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week FES-ambulation program on locomotor function and quality of life after incomplete spinal cord injury. Six individuals with incomplete SCI participated ... -
Effect of increased milk intake combined with endurance exercise training on body composition, blood-lipids and inflammatory markers in overweight young males
(Brock University, 2013-11-05)Consuming low-fat milk (LFM) after resistance training leads to improvements in body composition. Habitual aerobic exercise and dairy intake are relatively easy lifestyle modifications that could benefit a population at ... -
The effect of perturbation warning on attention switching abilities during dual-task performance in young and older adults
(Brock University, 2013-09-26)This study examined whether providing an auditory warning would facilitate attention switching abilities in older adults during dual-tasking. Fifteen young and 16 older adults performed a tracking task while recovering ... -
The Effect of Skate Blade Radius of Contour and Radius of Hollow on Skating Performance in Male Ice Hockey Players
(Brock University, 2012-07-19)The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of skate blade shape on skating performance. A secondary purpose was to evaluate if a change in hollow shape can create additional effects on skating performance. ... -
The Effect of Trainer Muscularity and Expertise on Self-Presentational Concerns, Body Image, and Performance in College Men during One-Repetition Maximum Testing
(Brock University, 2012-09-18)This study attempted to manipulate self-presentational efficacy to examine the effect on social anxiety, social physique anxiety, drive for muscularity, and maximal strength performance during a one-repetition maximum ... -
The effectiveness of a health versus appearance message on pregnant women's intentions to exercise postpartum : the moderating role of self-monitoring
(Brock University, 2008-05-21)Despite the confimied health benefits of exercise during the postpartum period, many new mothers are not sufficiently active. The present research aimed to examine the effectiveness of 2 types of messages on intention ...