• Does sex influence the effect of mixed mode exercise training on glycemic control, insulin sensitivity and inflammatory markers in overweight/obese, sedentary males and females? 

  Surdi, Julian (University of Waterloo, 2023-09-26)

  Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is prevalent within Canada, with a prediction of 5 million people living with this condition by 2025. Exercise reduces the risk of T2D by improving insulin sensitivity. However, ...

• Effects of Heat Stress on HSP70, Sarcolipin, and Phospholamban Content and SERCA Function in Female and Male Rat Skeletal Muscle 

  Brahmbhatt, Aditya (University of Waterloo, 2023-09-25)

  Regulation of cytosolic calcium (Ca2+) levels in muscle is vital to the health and function of muscle due to its involvement in various signaling pathways and cell functions. Sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) ...

• Effects of shoe midsole cushioning on low back impact shock attenuation in recreational runners 

  Fok, Donna (University of Waterloo, 2023-09-22)

  Running is one of the most widely practiced and accessible forms of physical activity. When the foot contacts the ground during running, impacts on the order of two to three times body weight are generated. The impact force ...

• Characterizing the dynamics of vestibular reflex gain modulation using balance-relevant sensory conflict 

  Goar, Megan (University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)

  Electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS) can be used to evoke reflexive body sways as a probe of vestibular control of balance. However, EVS introduces sensory conflict by decoupling vestibular input from actual body motion, ...

• Sex-based differences in IMCL storage and utilization during an acute bout of high intensity interval exercise (HIIE) 

  Lo, Megan Madeleine (University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)

  INTRODUCTION: The contribution of lipids, particularly intramyocellular lipids (IMCL), to energy production during high intensity interval exercise (HIIE) is not well characterized. Sex influences lipid utilization during ...

• Long-term effects of concussion: Investigating the relationship between sensory gating and motor learning 

  Walach-Gosse, Kayla (University of Waterloo, 2023-09-14)

  Motor learning relies on the sensorimotor system to interpret, adapt, and integrate sensory inputs to guide motor behavior. A key tenet of the somatosensory system is the ability to inhibit irrelevant information from the ...

• Individuality in balance control: Using conventional analytical & machine learning approaches to reveal person-specific differences in standing balance control. 

  Mangan, Gary (University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)

  The balance control system ensures that humans can perform tasks in a variety of postures despite bipedal stance being inherently unstable. It manages this instability by producing motor outputs that are appropriate to ...

• Characterizing the Biomechanical Exposures Associated with Common and High Demand Personal Support Worker Tasks 

  Ho, Daphne (University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)

  Background: The physical demands that personal support workers (PSWs) are exposed to are increasing as our population ages and our society is increasingly shifting to at-home care, resulting in increases in workload ...

• The Use of Shear Wave Elastography to Estimate the Mechanical Properties of the Soft Tissues Surrounding the Proximal Femur 

  Bhullar, Sukirat (University of Waterloo, 2023-08-28)

  Introduction: Falls are the leading cause of injury, morbidity, and mortality amongst older adults nationally and worldwide, with 95% resulting in hip fractures. Previous studies have found that the soft tissues (subcutaneous ...

• Dynamics of spatial attention during motion tracking: Characterization and modeling as a function of motion predictability 

  Zafar, Abdullah (University of Waterloo, 2023-08-24)

  Efficient information processing in ecological environments relies on spatial attention to selectively process relevant areas in the visual field. Attention has been shown to be biased ahead of simple, uniform target motion ...

• Exploring End-of-Life Nutrition Care for Residents of Long-Term Care: A Retrospective Chart Review 

  Koechl, Jill Marie (University of Waterloo, 2023-08-22)

  Introduction: Eating challenges are prevalent in long-term care (LTC) and have been associated with mortality, particularly in older adults with advanced conditions such as dementia. However, changes to eating habits and ...

• Soft Tissue Thickness and Composition surrounding the Proximal Femur 

  Tondat, Alyssa Marie (University of Waterloo, 2023-08-17)

  Introduction: In Canada, approximately 30 000 hip fractures occur each year. Hip fractures are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and quality of life changes. Trochanteric soft tissues have been shown to ...

• Dependency of shoulder muscle activation on simulated labral conditions during isometric and functional tasks 

  Lam, Fergus (University of Waterloo, 2023-08-14)

  Glenohumeral (GH) joint stability depends on a combination of shoulder muscular action and the glenoid labrum. Labral injuries and degenerations can affect glenohumeral joint reaction forces and potentially modify shoulder ...

• Consequences and countermeasures of sedentary behaviour on arterial wave reflection 

  Athaide, Chloe (University of Waterloo, 2023-07-21)

  Cardiac load is directly influenced by central wave reflections, with increases in reflected wave magnitude and reductions in return time contributing to increased systolic pressure, afterload, and impaired coronary blood ...

• Identifying Determinants of Performance for Females Completing a Paramedic Physical Employment Test 

  Malone, Alexander (University of Waterloo, 2023-06-02)

  Background: Sex disparities exist in employment and injury rates in the paramedic sector. Low success rates among females attempting physical employment standards could explain the elevated injury risk among female paramedics. ...

• Understanding Personal Determinants of Lifting Strategy to Inform Movement-Focused Ergonomic Interventions 

  Armstrong, Daniel (University of Waterloo, 2023-04-26)

  Introduction: Lift training interventions are needed to reduce risk in jobs with non-modifiable demands, but to date have been generally ineffective. The lack of lift training effectiveness has been partially attributed ...

• History-Dependent Changes to the Structure, Properties, and Function of the Cartilaginous Endplate 

  Zehr, Jackie Doreen (University of Waterloo, 2023-04-12)

  The performance of manual lifting is associated with 33-51% of incidental low back injuries in work, leisure, and sport/exercise contexts. To effectively prevent low back injuries and evaluate the risk of occurrence, ...

• Gait Characteristics Change Following an Acute Exposure to Kneeling and Filtering Considerations for Gait Analysis 

  Weeks, Terri (University of Waterloo, 2023-02-03)

  Following sustained kneeling in young adults, kinetic and kinematic changes at the knee and ankle during gait have been observed (Gaudreault et al., 2013; Kajaks & Costigan., 2015a; Tennant et al., 2014). It is possible ...

• Visual determinants of postural control and perception during physical and visual motion 

  McIlroy, Robert (University of Waterloo, 2023-01-30)

  The control of balance and posture is a critical task of daily life to limit the risk of falls and potential injury. In order to be successful in the control of balance the central nervous system utilizes sensory feedback ...

• Supramaximal Testing to Confirm the Achievement of V̇O2max in Acute Hypoxia 

  Thompson, Benjamin (University of Waterloo, 2023-01-23)

  Incremental exercise tests are often used to quantify an individual’s maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max). To confirm V̇O2max, a bout of supramaximal exercise can be performed after maximal exercise and if V̇O2 is within the ...

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