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THE ASSOCIATION OF SEQUENCE OF HIRING PRACTICE AND BIOPHYSICAL COMPONENTS IN SCREENING PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS
(Brock University, 2014-01-23)
Variation in hiring procedures occurs within fire service human resource departments. In this study, City 1 and City 2 applicants were required to pass their biophysical assessments prior to being hired as firefighters at ...
Bone markers and cytokines in response to low-impact, high-intensity exercise
(Brock University, 2014-02-21)
A low-impact, high-intensity interval exercise (HIE) bout was used to determine whether an association exists between cytokines and bone turnover markers following an acute bout of exercise. Twenty-three recreationally ...
THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF A SINGLE SESSION OF PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE ON MARKERS OF BONE TURNOVER IN BOYS AND MEN
(Brock University, 2014-03-07)
The study objective was to compare the response of bone markers to an exercise session consisting of high mechanical loading (144 jumps) between boys (n=12, 10.2 ± 0.4 years) and men (n=18, 22.5 ± 0.7 years). Blood samples ...
Influence of timing of milk consumption coupled with endurance training on body composition and endurance training adaptations in humans.
(Brock University, 2014-03-24)
Consumption of low-fat milk (LFM) after resistance training has been shown to have positive influences on body composition and training adaptations; however, little research has examined the effects of LFM consumption ...
The electromyographic threshold in children: Differences in neuromuscular activation during progressive exercise between boys and men
(Brock University, 2014-06-03)
The electromyographic threshold (EMGTh), defined as an upward inflexion in the rising EMG signal during progressive exercise, is thought to reflect the onset of increased type-II MU recruitment. The study’s objective was ...
Relationship between Socio-Demographic Factors and Familial and Partner Pressures to Conceive in HIV-Positive Women in Ontario
(Brock University, 2014-07-28)
This study examined the relationship between socio-demographic factors and family and partner pressure to conceive in women living with HIV in Ontario, Canada. A total of 490 women, aged 18-52 years were included in the ...
The Effects of a Social-Evaluative Body Image Threat on Shame, Social Physique Anxiety, Body Dissatisfaction and Cortisol Responses in University Men
(Brock University, 2014-10-30)
Men struggle with body image concerns particularly related to the desire to be muscular. In women, social-evaluative body image threats have been linked to increased shame and cortisol responses, consistent with social ...
Relationship between Surface and Indwelling EMG Spike Shape Measures
(Brock University, 2014-09-04)
Indwelling electromyography (EMG) has great diagnostic value but its invasive and often painful characteristics make it inappropriate for monitoring human movement. Spike shape analysis of the surface electromyographic ...
Dietary Intakes and Periodontal Outcomes After Sanative Therapy
(Brock University, 2014-09-02)
Diet has an important role in the maintenance of oral health, but the relationship
between diet and clinical outcomes following sanative therapy (ST) has not been
investigated. Due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ...
Rooibos tea flavonoids increase mineral content in human osteoblast-like cells
(Brock University, 2014-09-02)
Some cross-sectional and prospective studies have demonstrated a positive correlation
between habitual tea consumption and bone mineral density in post-menopausal women.
Rooibos tea contains no caffeine and is a rich ...