Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference Proceedings - American College of Sports Medicine
Clinical Case Studies
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Rugby
E. Albright and P. Seidenberg
Hand Injury in a Motorcycle Rider
C. Basadre Quiroz and B. Sandella
Recurrent Knee Effusions in Gymnast
S. Carey and S. Phillips
Left Calf Pain - Runner
T. Chu and T. Trojian
Leg Injury - World Champion Super-Heavyweight Weightlifter
D. Cole, R. Rompola, and M. Lavallee
Catching a déjà vu? A repeat finger injury in a high school football player
E. Daniels and J. Loeffert
Shoulder Injury in a Female Soccer Goalie
U. Hanspal, J. Tom, and T. Trojian
More Than Just a Hand Injury in a World Champion
J. Medellin, R. Rompola, and M. Lavallee
Ankle Pain - Dancer
S. Potteiger and J. Tunis
Interesting Case of Abdominal Pain and Knee Pain in a Soccer Player
E. Reed and R. Davis
Foot and Ankle Injury - Soccer
R. Reese and M. Lavallee
Unusual Headaches After a Concussion in a Basketball Player
H. Saleemi and A. Getzin
Shortness of Breath in a Swimming Athlete
A. Spinelli and A. Getzin
Research Abstracts
Comprehensive Physical Activity Assessment of U.S. Army Initial Entry Training Using a Three-Tier Model
J. Alemany, J. Pierce, T. Grier, B. Jones, and S. Glover
Validity of Fitness Watches for Cadence Measurement in Collegiate Runners
A. Ardino and D. Stapleton
Effects of Environmental Temperature on Physiologic Measures and Reaction Time During Graded Leg Ergometry
D. Beaver, D. Grove, A. Mooney, M. Lawrence, L. Sheehan, J. Sanders, S. Paulson, and W. Braun
Multi-ingredient Pre-workout Supplement Improves Cycling Anaerobic Power in Recreationally Active Men
M. Beckner, B. Martin, A. Pihoker, M. Darnell, A. Kjellesen, P. Arciero, M. Lovalekar, K. Beals, S. Flanagan, and B. Nindl
Lower Extremity Motor Evoked Potential Latency as a Biomarker for Warfighter Fatigue: Preliminary Data
A. Beethe, F. Proessl, A. Sterczala, C. Dunn-Lewis, C. Connaboy, B. Nindl, and S. Flanagan
Relative Age Effects in Men’s Collegiate Soccer are Influenced by Nationality, Position, Class, and Success
K. Beyer, E. Hurley, L. Haile, and B. Comstock
The Impact of Anxiety and Knowledge in College-Aged Students on Attendance of a Fitness Facility
J. Bilancia, K. Cygan, A. Bantel, E. Sauers, and C. Saker
Association Between Objectively Measured Body Fat Percentage and Two Indirect Measures of Adiposity
C. Bopp, O. Wilson, Z. Papalia, and M. Bopp
Effects of an Exogenous Ketone Supplement on Five-Kilometer Running Performance
J. Breckenridge, J. Seibert, D. Jackson, P. Prins, J. Buxton, and D. Ault
Mechanical Constraints of Force Production during a Stationary Sprint-Start
L. Brooks, K. Clark, L. Ryan, and P. Weyand
Inter- and Intra-rater Reliability of B-mode Ultrasound to Assess Body Fat Percentage
A. Chandler, S. Dona, K. Monaco, R. Monaco, and S. Arent
Extra- and Intra- Renal Vascular Responses to Sympathetic Activation are Not Modified Following Cooling Recovery
C. Chapman, J. Benati, N. Vargas, B. Johnson, P. Lema, and Z. Schlader
Differences in Lower-Extremity Kinematics Among Female Collegiate Soccer and Volleyball Players
M. Christensen, D. Malandra, and A. Gairola
Mission Profile Characteristics of a Special Forces Deployment in Afghanistan
W. Conkright, N. Barringer, and J. McClung
Psychological Effects of Pre-Workout Supplement vs. Placebo on Strength Training
E. Courtney, K. Reid, L. Hurley, M. Klock, K. Rivera, and S. Forlenza
A Comparison of Self-Reported Pain Levels in Minimally-Shod vs Traditionally Shod Runners with Different Arch Characteristics
L. Davis, L. Cline, E. Casto, and J. McCrory
How Does Sleep Affect Body Mass Index in College Students?
L. Dell'Arciprete, S. Ollinger, J. Moxley, A. Barton, and T. Blackshear
A Backpack Hip Strap Does Not Influence Oxygen Consumption or Blood Pressure in 30 minutes of Walking
A. Del Vecchio, R. Delgado, E. Matthews, W. Sullivan, and P. Hosick
Oral Saline Consumption and the Exercise Pressor Reflex
J. Del Vecchio, P. Hosick, and E. Matthews
Apple Watch’s Breathing Application for Stress Management
S. Drayer, E. Lucas, E. Kuperavage, M. Rhudy, N. Greenauer, and P. Veerabhadrappa
Leveraging Machine Learning Techniques to Reveal Relationships between Neuromuscular Traits in Previously Concussed Warfighters
S. Eagle, Q. Mi, S. Flanagan, B. Nindl, K. Beals, and C. Connaboy
Fatigue Induced Changes in Dynamic Balance in Trained Ballet Dancers
C. Enright, N. Addison, M. Wortley, and E. Bonczek
Effects of Oral Saline Consumption on Heart Rate Variability and Cardiovagal Baroreflex Sensitivity
A. Enrique, J. Del Vecchio, P. Hosick, and E. Matthews
Comparing Perceived Effects and Usage of Creatine between Division 2 Athletes and Recreationally Active Individuals
C. Esposito, J. Hummel, P. Zwack, C. Silva, E. Sauers, and C. Saker
Circulating Angiogenic Cell and Microparticle Response to Prolonged Sitting
W. Evans, D. Shill, R. Landers-Ramos, L. Stoner, Q. Willey, D. Credeur, J. Hagberg, S. Prior, and E. Hanson
Evaluating Collagen Matrix Degradation after ACL Reconstruction using Quantitative MRI
L. Faux-Dugan, J. Williams, K. Neal, A. Khandha, and T. Buchanan
An Examination of Physiological Responses in EMT Students During Occupational and Heat Stress
A. Fiorentini, M. Bayles, K. Storti, R. Alman, Y. Seo, and H. Gerhart
Acute Changes in Positive Well-being, Psychological Distress, and Fatigue after Group Exercise in Older Adults
T. Flink, D. Stroiney, and K. Wojnarowski
Effects of Running in Solo, Partnered, and Group Conditions on Have Mile Completion Time
J. Foster, B. Mentzer, B. Jones, D. Grubbs, J. Sanders, and S. Forlenza
Effects of a Multi-ingredient Pre-workout Supplement on the Changes in Hydration Status Following Exercise
J. Fox, M. Magee, J. Kollars, A. McCracken, M. Norford, P. Steiner, J. Andreacci, and K. Beyer
Assessing the Correlation Between Functional Fitness and Living Arrangements in Older Adults
N. Gardner, H. Miller, S. Harting, J. Saccucci, and T. Uhlig
The Effect of Cognitive Strategies on Brain Dynamics and Muscular Force during Maximal Voluntary Movement
A. Ginsberg, C. Lu, G. Gallicchio, E. Elue, J. Teso, M. Bah, and B. Hatfield
Positive Reward System Encourages Student Engagement in Anatomy Courses
C. Gomez, M. Rothermel, J. Olsen, and C. Gautum
Effects of Caffeinated Chewing Gum on Repeated Sprint Performance in Recreationally Active Individuals
P. Greenland, B. Berridge, M. Simcox, E. Schultz, K. Clark, and M. Whidden
Effects of an Eight Week Periodization Training Program in Adolescents
J. Gresko, M. Ruggieri, J. Graham, P. Fitzgerald, and K. Wisniewski
Greater Forearm Blood Flow is Associated with Better Walking Economy and Gait Speed in Older Adults
K. Hamidi, D. Dobrosielski, J. Schrack, and N. Knuth
The Cardiorespiratory Response of Qigong Performed at Different Intensities
R. Hartman, D. Patterson, R. Kriebel, M. Groff, J. Kelsey, S. Zigarelli, and S. Kieffer
The Effects of Caffeine Ingestion and the -163A>C CYP1A2 Polymorphism on Long Anaerobic Exercise Performance
K. Hasse, R. Steckbeck, M. Wright, B. Shenk, M. Shin, and S. Kieffer
Anterior vs. Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Critically Appraised Topic
E. Hauck and D. Stapleton
Handgrip Strength Positively Correlates With Percent Fat Free Mass in Students at Messiah College
B. Heath, M. Shelton, C. Stief, and S. Summerson
Carotid Body Chemosensitivity to Hypoxia is Attenuated during Hyperbaric Hyperoxia
H. Hess, C. Carden, B. Siders, L. Russo, B. Clemency, D. Hostler, and B. Johnson
Skin Erythema and Blood Flow Responses to Acute Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure
I. Hill, S. Wolf, A. Stanhewicz, and W. Kenney
Upper Body Training Methods and their Effect on Lower Body Performance Tests
J. Hummel, C. Esposito, J. Bilancia, K. Cygan, S. Davis, and S. Munford
Obesity and Functional Status Predict Liver Transplant Waiting-List Death
B. Hummer, G. Rivas, A. Baragona, I. Schreibman, K. Schmitz, and J. Stine
Knowledge of Nutritional Habits in NCAA Division I Female Athletes
R. Hunter, G. Green, and D. Stapleton
Biomechanical Mediators of the Relationship Between the Knee Osteoarthritis Phenotype and Knee Joint Compressive Forces
K. Hunzinger, D. Beavers, and S. Messier
Taxane Based Chemotherapies Impact on Balance and VO2 in Female Cancer Survivors.
M. Jegerski, K. Wonders, and S. LoRusso
The Prevalence of Hypertension Among University Students Using Both Old and New Guidelines: Comparative Study
K. Kamara, C. Bopp, O. Wilson, Z. Papalia, and M. Bopp
Seasonal Differences in Active Transport among College Students
J. Kauffman, O. Wilson, Z. Papalia, M. Duffey, and M. Bopp
The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Aortic Stiffness in Females Across the Lifespan
A. Keller, W. Lefferts, J. Augustine, J. DeBlois, and K. Heffernan
Effects of Two Multi-ingredient Pre-workout Supplements on VO2peak in Healthy Recreationally Active Males
A. Kjellsen, B. Martin, M. Darnell, A. Pihoker, K. Beals, S. Flanagan, M. Lovalekar, P. Arciero, B. Nindl, and M. Beckner
Effects of Limb Dominance and Sex on Upper Extremity Tissue Composition
J. Kollars, L. Stong, R. Pulcini, A. McCracken, C. Alvine, J. Andreacci, and K. Beyer
The Relationship between the Inter-arm Systolic Blood Pressure Difference, Vascular Health, and Cognitive Function
D. Komoroski, S. Allen, B. Jensen, and M. Holmstrup
Hydrodynamic Flow Velocity Changes with Linear Increase in Flume Speed
K. Krajewski, D. Dever, A. Beethe, T. Nagai, E. Nagal, B. Nindl, and C. Connaboy
Can Alexa Influence Physical Activity in the Office Setting?
E. Kuperavage, S. Drayer, M. Rhudy, and P. Veerabhadrappa
The Effect of Quadriceps Femoris and Gluteus Strength on the Star Excursion Balance Test
M. Kupiec, C. Rinehart, J. Carlson, N. Sharpe, R. Meilun, H. Robison, L. Quintana, D. King, and P. McKeon
Renal Vascular Responsiveness to Sympathetic Activation is Not Affected by Prior High Intensity Exercise
J. Larson, J. Benati, C. Chapman, N. Vargas, B. Johnson, P. Lema, and Z. Schlader
The Impact of Varying Exercise Protocols on Neurogenesis and Angiogenesis in the Dentate Gyrus
D. Lenhart, C. Witmer, S. Davis, G. Moir, C. Esposito, and S. Perez
Calcium Activation of Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation is Maintained in Heart Failure Levels of Extramitochondrial Sodium
H. Li and S. Kuzmiak-Glancy
More Cycling, Less Talking: Syllable Production, Attentional Focus, and Affective Responses across Exercise Intensity Levels
E. Lind, S. Fuller, E. Gravani, and K. Dames
The Reliability of an Isokinetic Dynamometer and Force Gauge in Measuring Core Strength
J. Lohr, R. Caldwell, N. Romberger, J. Beiler, M. Sidell, E. Walter, and S. Kieffer
The Acute Effect of Deep Ventilatory Training on Cortical and Cardiovascular Activity
C. Lu, Y. Lu, A. Ginsberg, K. Jaquess, B. Ritland, and B. Hatfield
Effects of a Single Dose Multi-Ingredient Pre-Workout Supplement on Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance in Men
M. Magee, J. Kollars, A. McCracken, M. Norford, P. Steiner, L. Stong, J. Andreacci, L. Haile, and K. Beyer
Cardiovascular Health Improvements with Diet and Exercise Intervention
C. Magliochetti, K. Gill, A. Orfe, E. Reeve, R. Dickinson, C. Baker, E. Blaszkow, M. Carty, R. Coleman, P. DeAlba, M. O'Brien, C. Pak, E. Ruch, L. Rush, B. Clarke, and D. Feairheller
Does Quantity of Sleep Affect Cardiovascular Endurance in College Students?
L. Mandelbaum, A. Ahern, M. Bowling, M. Porter, J. Moxley, A. Barton, and T. Blackshear
Video Measures of Running Ground Contact Times and Vertical Ground Reaction Forces
S. Mangeri, T. Whitacre, D. Stearne, and K. Clarke
The Influence of Physical Activity, Diet, and Substance Use on Academic Performance
P. Matthews, O. Wilson, Z. Papalia, M. Duffey, and M. Bopp
Racial Differences in the RAAS and its Relationship to Electrolyte Losses in Collegiate Athletes
S. McGinty, S. Fowkes-Godek, M. Worley, A. Klock, D. Webb, T. Godek, J. Taylor, J. Owens, O. Adesina, M. LaSorda, and K. Morrison
Influence of Recovery Positions on Cardiovascular Recovery
T. McIntyre, A. Tarabrella, A. Stubits, A. Wagner, and J. Sanders
Effect of Caffeine Supplementation on Acute Rope Exercise Performance and Metabolism
H. Mercado, J. Bush, J. Collins, M. Choma, N. Ratamess, J. Kang, and A. Faigenbaum
Does Wrist Taping Improve Performance of a Bench Press Exercise?
H. Miller, H. Larney, B. Emerich, K. Fogg, J. Sanders, and S. Paulson
Bilateral Deficit in Common Resistant Training Exercises
E. Minchew, M. Furman, K. Matthews, and P. Cutrufello
The Validity of Biometric Feedback from Popular Activity Monitors
A. Monko, N. Carney, A. Banzhoff, N. Hoober, M. Knab, A. Carroll, and S. Kieffer
The Effect of Sucrose vs Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Blood Glucose Levels During Exercise
T. Mortensen, R. Emmons, M. Figueroa, and C. Seely
The Effects of an Adjustable Workout System on Performance Gains in Collegiate Lacrosse Athletes
S. Murphy, C. Walts, D. Stearne, and K. Clark
Acute Handgrip Exercise Alters the Inter-arm Systolic Blood Pressure Difference in Young Males and Females
L. Neuscheler, M. Sprandle, S. Ace, R. Borland, B. Jensen, and M. Holmstrup
Positional Difference in Linear Momentum During Vertical Jump in Division II College Football Players
M. Norford, M. Magee, J. Fox, S. Williams, J. Kollars, A. McCracken, and K. Beyer
Effects of External Calf Compression on Microvascular Oxygenation in the Lower Limb of Young Men
P. Pagan Lassalle, A. Palamar, J. DeBlois, W. Lefferts, and K. Heffernan
Caffeine Supplementation Effects On Repeated Wingate Sprints
K. Patel, T. LaSala, R. Emmons, M. Figueroa, J. Cola, and J. Dabon
Do Taxane Based Chemotherapies Impair Improvements in VO2 in Female Cancer Survivors?
H. Piascik, K. Wonders, and S. LoRusso
Tradeoffs Between U.S. Army Trainees’ Performance on the Occupational Physical Assessment Test and Body Composition
J. Pierce, K. Hauret, J. Alemany, T. Grier, M. Sharp, J. Redmond, S. Foulis, B. Cohen, M. Canino, and B. Jones
Effects of a Multi-Ingredient Pre-Workout Supplement on Post-Exercise Brachial Artery Diameter and Blood Flow Velocity
A. Pihoker, B. Martin, M. Beckner, M. Darnell, A. Kjellsen, K. Beals, S. Flanagan, M. Lovalekar, B. Nindl, and P. Arciero
Initial Observations on the Influence of Cognitive Stress on Motor Evoked Potentials in Military Personnel
F. Proessl, A. Beethe, A. Sterczala, C. Dunn-Lewis, C. Connaboy, B. Nindl, and S. Flanagan
Exercise is Medicine Day on Campus: A Survey of Opinions and Attitudes
S. Razon, A. O'Brien, U. Tokac, S. Heinerichs, and M. Reed
Perivascular Adipose Tissue Growth and the Impact of Adrenergic Stimulation in Rats With and Without Heart Failure
D. Rekhtman, D. Shill, J. Durbin, J. Hagberg, and S. Kuzmiak-Glancy
Assessing Mood and Cognitive Performance of EMT Students During Occupational and Heat Stress
K. Rogers, A. Fiorentini, M. Bayles, K. Storti, R. Alman, Y. Seo, and H. Gerhart
Acute Resistance Exercise Fails to Alter Post-Exercise Glycemic Control
Z. Rollar and W. Braun
Effect of Duration and Quality of Sleep on College Student Health Behaviours and Outcomes
A. Rosso, O. Wilson, Z. Papalia, M. Duffey, and M. Bopp
Oxygen Desaturation in Sleep Apnea is Inversely Associated with Vascular Changes Following Exercise Training
C. Rubin, L. Sullam, M. Ufua, J. Auble, J. Patel, C. Papandreou, and D. Dobrosielski
Muscular Fitness, Flexibility, Body Composition, and Physical Activity on the Prevalence of Low Back Pain
A. Sabo, A. Naugle, R. Alman, M. Bayles, and K. Storti
Responses to Caffeine Supplementation in Trained and Untrained Individuals During the Wingate Protocol
C. Sebeck, N. Martorella, M. Gantz, D. Nguyen, J. Welch, S. Forlenza, T. Braun, and B. Meyer
Health Effects of Three Weeks of Time-Restricted Feeding in Apparently Healthy, Normal Weight College-Age Females
M. Shannon, C. Zimmerman, L. Hughes, P. Prins, D. Ault, and J. Buxton
Mild Acute Dehydration Does Not Affect Anaerobic Power Output
A. Sheris, E. Matthews, and P. Hosick
Validity and Reliability of Electronic Devices to Measure Muscular Power during Linear Weight Lifting Movements
E. Sneddon, K. Bjorkman, J. Fairbanks, B. Watkins, M. Thompson, K. Ogden, and S. Kieffer
Analysis of Body Composition Changes in Professional Male Ice Hockey Players
J. Stanzione, S. Volpe, B. Peterson, and N. Dardarian
Assessing Self-Reported Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Bone Mineral Density in Wellness Fair Participants
K. Stauffer and T. Flink
Comparison of the Effects of Sprint Interval Exercise, Steady State Exercise and Control on RMR
E. Stinger, C. Witmer, S. Davis, E. Sauers, C. Saker, and S. Fessler
Influence of Testing Sequence on an Adult’s Ability to Achieve Maximal Aerobic and Anaerobic Power
L. Stong, L. Haile, K. Beyer, J. Kollars, C. Alvine, R. Pulcini, and J. Andreacci
An Examination of Vascular Function Following Acute Exercise in Adults With and Without Sleep Apnea
L. Sullam, C. Rubin, M. Ufua, J. Auble, J. Patel, C. Papandreou, and D. Dobrosielski
Appropriateness of The Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire to Identify Physically Active College Individuals
M. Sutherlin, K. Dames, and K. Polasek
Effect of Treadmill-Based Resistance on Landing Strategy and Force Attenuation in Female Collegiate Lacrosse Players
J. Sweeney, D. Stearne, K. Clarke, D. Garfole, T. Whitacre, D. Hall, and S. Pederson
Endothelial Permeability Compared at Various Times and Ages Post Skeletal Muscle Injury in Mice
S. Tusavitz and A. Carpenter
Effects of Acute Creatine Supplementation on Arterial Stiffness: a Pilot Study
M. Vance, M. Shepherd, A. Ortlip, T. Staudmyer, A. Tate-Moore, V. Rosette, N. Boutagy, J. LaManca, T. Pellinger, and T. Werner
Impact of Active and Passive Recovery on Metabolic Measures in Female Soccer Players
M. Varner, S. Bray, D. King, M. Richman, and J. Sanders
Test-Retest Reliability and Learning Effect of the Modified CTSIB Balance Protocol in a Geriatric Population
E. Walter, E. Brocht, A. Carroll, P. Johnson, and S. Kieffer
Perceptions, Knowledge, and Attitudes of Inter-professional Education and Collaboration
J. Walter, M. East, V. Brown, and M. Madden
Blood Pressure Reactivity During Short-term Water Restriction in Older Adults
J. Watso, M. Babcock, A. Robinson, K. Migdal, S. Stocker, M. Wenner, and W. Farquhar
Examining the Effect of a Dance Technique Class on Postural Stability in Novice Collegiate Dancers
H. Weighart, M. Roberts, and S. DiPasquale
Investigating Bilateral Asymmetries in Joint Angular Motion of the Lower Limb During Running
T. Whitacre, S. Mangeri, D. Stearne, and K. Clarke
Reliability and Validity Analysis of the COSMED K5 Portable Metabolic System
L. White, J. DeBlois, and T. Barreira
Metabolic and Cardiovascular Effects of Standing While Performing Computer Work
J. Willet, E. Matthews, and P. Hosick
Comparison of Gait Patterns and Everyday Dual-Tasks in College Students
K. Williams, M. Coppola, J. Pruskowski, N. Dalfo, S. Castillo, S. Forlenza, and S. Paulson
The Effects of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Postural Stability, Hip Flexibility, and Power
S. Williams, H. Maraday, J. Marrero-Rivera, K. Starr, D. Kreiger, and S. Kieffer
Measured vs. Self-Report Height, Weight and BMI: Relationships with Health Outcomes and Behaviors
O. Wilson, C. Bopp, Z. Papalia, and M. Bopp
Exercise and High-Fat Diets Upregulate Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane Protein Sensors and Muc2 in Female Mice
P. Wisniewski, N. Malonza, L. Hall, R. Dowden, and S. Campbell
Facial Expressions and Performance: Testing the Effects during a Muscular Endurance Task
D. Woods, E. Schultz, A. O'Brien, U. Tokac, J. Harris, M. Reed, M. Whidden, and S. Razon
Effects of Varied Rest Intervals on Vertical Countermovement Jump Performance and Fatigue Index
C. Woolf, J. Bertino, A. Smarsh, S. White, and J. Sanders
Static Cerebral Autoregulation is Not Altered in Symptomatic Concussed Athletes During Acute Central Hypervolemia
M. Worley, M. O'Leary, J. Sackett, Z. Schlader, J. Leddy, and B. Johnson
Patient Perceptions of a Cancer Rehabilitation Program Which Provides 12 Weeks Of Individualized Exercise Prescription
T. Yahner, K. Wonders, and S. LoRusso
Validity of Barbell Velocities Recorded from the GymAware Device during Squat and Bench Press Exercises
D. Zangakis, G. Moir, B. Snyder, and S. Munford
Comparisons of BMI, Body Fat Percentage, and Abdominal Girth as Obesity Indexes for College Students
Z. Zou, O. Wilson, Z. Papalia, M. Bopp, and C. Bopp
Other
Recovery Impact on Muscular Measures of Female Soccer Players
S. Bray, M. Varner, D. King, M. Richman, and J. Sanders