Kinesiology
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Kinesiology .
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
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Regional activation of anterior and posterior supraspinatus differs by plane of elevation, hand load and elevation angle
(Elsevier, 2018-12-01)The supraspinatus is one of the muscles of the rotator cuff, and growing research on fibre type composition and mechanical advantages in specific postures suggest this muscle may have distinct anterior and posterior regions. ... -
Investigating if Motor Preparation Enhances Visuomotor Associative Neuroplasticity
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)The human brain is known to be highly adaptive which has important implications for motor learning and recovery from neurologic injury. It has been shown that long term potentiation-like neuroplasticity can be experimentally ... -
Comparing the Kinematic and Kinetic Outputs from Digital Human Modeling Tools to a Lab-Based Rigid-Link Model for the Investigation of Musculoskeletal Disorder Hazards During Patient Handling
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-30)Patient repositioning tasks expose healthcare providers (HCPs) to high bone-on-bone forces, resulting in the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) (Fragala,2011). Researchers have been able to estimate biomechanical ... -
Exploring the Benefits of Multisensory Exposure on Early Sensory-Specific Processing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-23)Multisensory training can improve perceptual learning, exhibited by changes in accuracy, precision and response time (Forster, Cavina-Pratesi, Aglioti, & Berlucchi, 2002; Forster, Sambo, & Pavone, 2009; Giard & Peronnet, ... -
The aging spine: The effect of cyclic loading, simulated degeneration and prolonged sitting on joint stiffness across age
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-22)Background: Low back pain is estimated to have a lifetime prevalence as high as 84%, and both the severity and frequency of low back pain reporting have a dependency on age. The nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosis of ... -
Development of a Probabilistic Chimpanzee Glenohumeral Model: Implications for Human Function
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-17)Modern human shoulder function is affected by the evolutionary adaptations that have occurred to ensure survival and prosperity of the species. Robust examination of behavioral shoulder performance and injury risk can be ... -
Two weeks of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation increases synthesis-secretion kinetics of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to 8 weeks of DHA supplementation
(Elsevier, 2018-10)Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) must be consumed in the diet or synthesized from n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) precursors. However, the effect of dietary DHA on the metabolic pathway is not fully understood. ... -
Effect of complementary food with small amounts of freshwater fish on whole blood n-3 fatty acids in Cambodian infants age 6-15 months
(Elsevier, 2018-08-01)The impact of freshwater fish consumption on the status of long-chain n-3 fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFA) in infants in landlocked, low-income populations is unknown. We used secondary data from a randomized, single-blinded, ... -
Perceived Timing of Active Head Movements at Different Speeds
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-11)The central nervous system must determine which sensory events occur at the same time. Actively moving the head corresponds with large changes in the relationship between the observer and the environment, sensorimotor ... -
Digital tracking algorithm reveals the influence of structural irregularities on joint movements in the human cervical spine
(Elsevier, 2018-07-01)Background Disc height loss and osteophytes change the local mechanical environment in the spine; while previous research has examined kinematic dysfunction under degenerative change, none has looked at the influence of ... -
Maximal voluntary isometric contraction tests for normalizing electromyographic data from different regions of supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles: Identifying reliable combinations
(Elsevier, 2018-08-01)This study aimed to identify optimal sets of maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVICs) for normalizing EMG data from anterior and posterior regions of the supraspinatus, and superior, middle and inferior regions of ... -
Examining the Effects of Exogenous Ketones on Exercise Metabolism and Performance in Male Varsity Athletes
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-24)Previous research has shown that administration of exogenous acetoacetate (AcAc), beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and glucose in a perfused rodent heart model can increase cardiac output while reducing oxygen uptake compared ... -
Effect of Club Selection and Clubhead Speed on the Knee Joint during the Golf Swing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-23)Golf is a sport that can be played throughout one’s lifetime providing an opportunity for competition, socialization, and improved physical activity. Golf is commonly recommended by physicians to those with knee ailments, ... -
Identification and characterization of a novel microsomal enzyme involved in cardiolipin synthesis and remodeling
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-17)Cardiolipin (CL) is a specialized dimeric phospholipid predominantly found in the inner mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotes. Following de novo synthesis, the acyl chains of CL are remodeled in a manner that is tissue- and ... -
Cognitive control, conflict monitoring, and aerobic exercise.
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-01)Cognitive control includes a subset of top-down cognitive functions that allow flexible goal-directed behaviour that are often impaired in people with mental illness and in older adults. Even in healthy individuals, cognitive ... -
Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics, Postural Stability, Gait Dynamics, and Falls in Older Adults
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-26)Injurious falls in community-living older adults are associated with standing up suggesting that cerebral hypoperfusion following a postural transition might be a contributing factor. A large population study has recently ... -
The Effect of Spironolactone on Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognition
(University of Waterloo, 2018-03-23)Hypertension and arterial stiffness are associated with structural and functional changes in cerebral circulation and cognitive function, but based on existing evidence the effects are potentially reversible by spironolactone ... -
Acute effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
(Elsevier, 2018-04-03)Deficits in executive functions are highly prevalent in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Although chronic physical exercise has been shown to improve executive functions in PD, evidence of acute exercise effects is limited. This ... -
Exploring the Utility of Inter-Segmental Coordination to Assess Movement Competency During Lifting Tasks
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-22)Pre-employment screens are used within the hiring process to determine the hiring or placement of employees in the workplace. It is important that such screens adequately replicate or generalize to the work of interest. ... -
Protection against high fat diet induced obesity in mdx mice: is sarcolipin involved?
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-15)Sarcolipin (SLN) is a 31 amino acid proteolipid and one of the regulators of sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA) pumps. Previous research has shown that sarcolipin levels in muscles from wild type (WT) mice ...
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