Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference Proceedings - American College of Sports Medicine
Research Abstracts
Effects of Cholecalciferol Supplementation on Vitamin D Status among Male and Female Collegiate Basketball Athletes
N. Sekel, S. Gallo, M. Jones, T. Wagner, and J. Fields
The Acute Effects of a Weighted Load on Glucose Metabolism
H. Shaffer, Z. Rollar, S. Tomlin, J. Sanders, and W. Braun
Effects of an Eight Week Periodized Resistance Program in Adolescents
A. Shriner, S. Parry, and K. Wisniewski
The Effects of a 50k Ultramarathon on Plasma IL-6 and Rectus Femoris Muscle Thickness
D. Siok, K. Dondero, C. Nelson, S. Prior, O. Addison, and R. Landers-Ramos
Effects of 12 Weeks of an Individualized Exercise Program in Cancer Survivors
A. Sipolino, B. Kanski, J. Stillman, and K. Wisniewski
Diabetes Prevention Program: An Investigation of Lifestyle Coaches’ Habits and Motivations
M. Sookiasian, S. Razon, P. Davidson, U. Tokac, and M. Reed
Increased Adenosine Monophosphate Degradation Impairs Mitochondrial Function
C. Springer, M. Tarpey, and J. Brault
Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Bone Accrual Rates in Adolescent Females
A. Sydenstricker, M. Almady, T. Scerpella, and J. Dowthwaite
Exercise’s Effect on Reaction Time and Answer Accuracy During Memory Recall
L. Van Horn, S. Szilagyi, and W. Braun
Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Muscle Oxygen Saturation
M. Vance, M. Shepherd, C. Gimblet, A. Ortlip, T. Staudmyer, T. Pellinger, Z. Townsend, J. LaManca, and T. Werner
The Effects of Beetroot Juice Consumption on Cerebrovascular Function during an Orthostatic Stressor
D. Vertsiakhouskaya, H. Zazulak, M. Worley, C. Chapman, E. Reed, Z. Schlader, and B. Johnson
The Acute Effect of a Five Repetition Maximum on Vertical Jump Performance at Different Time Intervals
T. Walter, E. Courtney, C. Zinn, S. Yovic, C. Meyers, J. Sanders, R. Robinson, and S. Paulson
Respiratory muscle training for aerobic endurance performance at 3,658m altitude.
C. Wheelock, H. Hess, and D. Hostler
The Effects of the Natural and Contraceptive Menstrual Cycle on Autonomic Function in Trained Females
L. White, J. Krensel, M. Whidden, M. Reed, E. Matthews, and M. Ramick
Predicting Gross Motor Skills in Children: Data from the 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey
L. White and T Barreira
Effect of Different Exercise Modalities on Executive Function in College-Aged Individuals
C. Williams, D. Ault, N. Sprunk, L. Dietz, L. Williams, L. Bovard, J. Kondracki, T. White, P. Graczyk, A. Steimling, and P. Prins
Individual Factors Influencing Performance on The Tandem Gait Test in Healthy, Physically Active Adults
S. Winters, O. Gholian, and A. Santo
High-fat Diets and Exercise Modulate Colon Inflammation and Proliferative Status in Male and Female Mice
P. Wisniewski, C. Longoria, R. Dowden, and S. Campbell
Hot Head-Out Water Immersion Acutely Impairs Cerebral Autoregulation in Healthy Participants
M. Worley, E. Reed, J. Dirr, D. Vertsiakhouskaya, M. Sandhur, Z. Schlader, and B. Johnson
Can Non-Exercise Science Majors Direct an Exercise Program for Children with HFASD?
L. Wozniak, S. Crane, A. Booth, J. Rogers, C. Lopata, M. Thomeer, and K. Kozlowski
Validity and Reliability of the Two-Point Method for Estimating Squat and Bench Press One-Repetition Maximums
D. Zangakis, B. Snyder, G. Moir, and S. Munford
Differences in Performance Decline Between Sex Under Simulated Military Operational Stress Differences In Performance Decline Between Sex Under Simulated Military Operational Stress
P. Agostinelli, W. Conkright, A. Sinnott, M. Beckner, S. Eagle, B. Martin, S. Flanagan, C. Connaboy, A. Germain, and B. Nindl
Habitual Alcohol Consumption and its Relationship to Physical Fitness in College - age Students
G. Atkins, S. Malay, B. Asper, N. Gardner, B. Tiner, and S. Forlenza
Effects of a Low Carbohydrate Diet Versus a High Carbohydrate Diet on 5-km Running Performance
A. Atwell, P. Prins, T. Noakes, G. Welton, S. Haley, N. Esbenshade, K. Scott, J. Abraham, A. Raabe, J. Buxton, and D. Ault
Inter-leg difference in blood pressure is related to the ankle-brachial index in healthy individuals
K. Balon, R. Henzel, B. Gordon, M. Holmstrup, and B. Jensen
The Effect of Postprandial Lipemia Serum With or Without a Prior Bout of Acute Exercise on Endothelial Cell Function
A. Banko, N. Jenkins, D. Shill, and J. Hagberg
Influence of Acute Resistance Training on Memory, Executive Function, and Mood
P. Barney, G. Hiranaka, D. Spagnoli, and A. Venezia
Effects of Beetroot and Hawthorn Supplementation on Blood Pressure and Prevalence of AMS in Hypoxia
N. Bartman and R. Pryor
Simulated Military Operational Stress Negatively Impacts Psychomotor Vigilance and Neurocognitive Biomarkers in Men and Women
M. Beckner, B. Martin, W. Conkright, S. Eagle, A. Sinnott, A. LaGoy, F. Prossel, S. Flanagan, A. Germain, P. Roma, M. Dretsch, C. Connaboy, and B. Nindl
A Survey of Nutritional Knowledge in College-Aged Students
E. Berdahl, M. Dwyer, and E. Sauers
Changes in Vertical Jump and Sprint Momentum at the NFL Scouting Combine since 2000
K. Beyer, I. Toliver, and D. Church
The Effect of Video Distraction on High-Intensity Exercise Performance
S. Brady, K. Cofer, M. Steager, R. Paul, A. Monko, S. Kieffer, and D. Miller
Effects of a Novel Ground-Based Movement Training Program on Functional Movement, Flexibility, Strength and Endurance
J. Buxton, P. Prins, M. Miller, A. Moreno, G. Welton, A. Atwell, G. Elsey, and T. Talampas
Impact of Operational Stress on Motor Evoked Potentials in Military Personnel
M. Canino, F. Proessl, A. Sterczala, C. Dunn-Lewis, W. Conkright, A. Sinnott, A. LaGoy, M. Beckner, S. Eagle, F. Ferrarelli, A. Germain, C. Connaboy, B. Nindl, and S. Flanagan
Lower Extremity Power and its Relationship to Qualitative and Quantitative Measures of Landing Performance
B. Capra, B. Buckalew, J. Alencewicz, B. Keough, and D. Phillips
Neuromuscular Function in Individuals One Year after Medical Clearance Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
A. Cardella, S. Chimeenti, and P. Cutrufello
The Effects of Accentuated Eccentric Loading on Velocity and Muscle Activation in the Bench Press
A. Castro and G. Moir
Renal and Segmental Artery Hemodynamic Response to Mild Hypercapnia
C. Chapman, P. Kueck, W. Ji, E. Reed, M. Worley, H. Zazulak, Z. Schlader, and B. Johnson
Energy Balance during Postpartum Period is Associated with Metabolic Adaptation
I. Choudhry, J. DeLuca, and N Knuth
Differential Responses in the Growth Hormone-Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Axis Following Simulated Military Operational Stress
W. Conkright, M. Beckner, A. Sinnott, A. LaGoy, F. Proessl, S. Eagle, B. Martin, S. Flanagan, C. Connaboy, A. Germain, and B. Nindl
Effects of Acute Nitrate Intake on Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Vascular Endothelial Function in Hypoxia
K. Coonan, W. Lefferts, and K. Heffernan
Upper Body Kinetics has No Difference for Mound and Flat Ground Throwing
M. Crain, J. Perez, A. Venezia, and B. Applequist
The Effect of Caffeine on Motor Task Performance
A. Cunningham, J. Torbic, E. Davis, C. Weaver, K. Leaman, and S. Kieffer
The Association between Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Cerebrovascular Pulsatility, and Cognitive Performance in Young Adults
J. DeBlois, A. Keller, and K. Heffernan
Information Processing is not Affected by Multiple Concussions in College Age Students
M. Debolt, S. Mcmeans, L. Large, and M. Josephson
A New Paradigm for Bodyweight Classification from the 2001-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
P. Depani and M. Bruneau Jr
The Effect of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Power Output in Dancers
S. DePoto, A. Gibson, E. Vlieg, G. Brewster, E. Walter, and S. Kieffer
The Effects of 50k Ultramarathon Running on Quadriceps Torque and Circulating Inflammatory Calprotectin
K. Dondero, I. Hankerson, C. Nelson, S. Prior, O. Addison, and R. Landers-Ramos
Gut Microbiota Contribute to Exercise Capacity and Metabolic Profile in a Wildtype and Longevity Model Mouse
R. Dowden, P. Wisniewski, J. Guers, M. Oyandich, S. Vatner, and S. Campbell
Endothelial Function is Preserved in Ultra-Marathon Runners Following a 50 km Race
L. Eagan, C. Chesney, R. Sapp, R. Landers-Ramos, O. Addison, S. Prior, and S. Ranadive
Effects of Oral Saline Consumption on Heart Rate Variability Measurements During Postural Change
A. Enrique, J. Del Vecchio, P. Hosick, and E. Matthews
Effects of Precooling on Recreationally Active Individuals During Loaded Carriage Foot Marches in Heated Conditions
C. Esposito, C. Witmer, G. Moir, and M. Miltenberger
Beetroot Juice and Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics in Young Adults with a History of Concussion: Preliminary Findings
B. Fascia, J. DeBlois, and K. Heffernan
Changes in Health-Related Fitness of College Females During a One-Semester Activity Course
N. Forthman, R. Femiano, M. Baker, J. Moxley, A. Barton, and T. Blackshear
The Effect of Seated Posture on Thoracolumbar Fascia, thus Influencing Balance
M. Furman, K. Matthews, A. Venezia, and B. Applequist
Comparison of Lipoprotein Based Insulin Resistance Score and Traditional Risk Factors in Adolescents with Obesity
N. Gadaleta, M. Barberio, M. Playford, E. Nadler, N. Mehta, and R. Freishtat
Validation of a Wrist-Mounted Photoplethysmography Device During Graded Exercise Testing
J. Gates, L. Haile, A. Olenick, K. Beyer, J. Andreacci, and C. Dixon
The Effects of Acute Creatine Supplementation on Arterial Stiffness
C. Gimblet, M. Vance, M. Shepherd, A. Ortlip, T. Staudmyer, N. Boutagy, J. LaManca, T. Pellinger, and T. Werner
Vascular and Autonomic Correlates of Cerebral Pulsatility in Young Women
A. Glasgow, J. DeBlois, A. Keller, and Kevin Heffernan
Does Weight Status Influence Cardiovascular Response to Sitting Versus Standing While Performing Computer Work?
I. Gonzalez, E. Matthews, and P. Hosick
Comparison of Velocity between an Accelerometer and a Linear Position Transducer during Barbell Back Squat
R. Grow, E. Lindermuth, T. Mack, I. Toliver, K. Bookamer, J. Gates, and K. Beyer
Development of a Time Efficient Protocol for Cross-Limb Comparisons of Muscle Mitochondrial Capacity Using NIRS
R. Hanna, J. Gosalia, Z. Hobson, J. Delgado, A. Demalis, K. McCully, B. Irving, S. Mookerjee, G. Vairo, and David Proctor
The Effects of Cocoa Flavanol Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Exercise Performance
J. Heilman and Y. Koh
Relationship of Health-Related Quality of Life to Functional Fitness in Rural Cancer Survivors
J. Heitzenrater, N. Svendsen, and K. Wisniewski
Effects of Acute Aerobic vs. Resistance Exercise on Glycemic Control
N. Helwig and W. Braun
Self-paced aerobic exercise performance is attenuated following four hours cold water immersion
H. Hess, Z. Schlader, B. Johnson, and D. Hostler
The Effects of Foam Rolling on Hamstring Flexibility, Muscle Soreness and Power
K. Holt, T. Cordell, B. Delancy, E. Koutch, N. Romage, K. Wagman, S. Paulson, and J. Sanders
Finger Plethysmography and Heart Rate Monitors Provide Accurate Resting Heart Rate Variability Assessments vs Electrocardiography
F. Horvat, A. Enrique, D. Phillips, P. Hosick, and E. Matthews
Diagnosed Concussion History Is Associated With Increased Risk for Lower-Extremity Injury in R.O.T.C. Cadets
K. Hunzinger, K. Costantini, C. Swanik, and T. Buckley
Sex Differences in Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Circulating Endothelial Cells in Response to Acute Exercise
I. Imery, D. Siok, U. Patel, S. Syme, K. Gates, E. Boyle, E. Dalton, K. Dondero, and R. Landers-Ramos
Evoking the Mechanoreflex Using Static and Dynamic Approaches: The Influence of Free Radicals and Sex
S. Ives, A. Keller, and L. Zornoza
Cerebral Blood Velocity Increases during Face Cooling in Symptomatic Concussed Athletes
W. Ji, M. Worley, M. O’Leary, J. Sackett, Z. Schlader, J. Leddy, and B. Johnson
A Comparative Analysis of Soccer Skill Tests on Varying Experience Levels
M. Jones, D. Stroh, E. Helm, K. Shank, D. Beaver, and S. Forlenza
Influence of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior During Pregnancy on Labor and Delivery Type
M. Jones, J. Catov, K. Whitaker, and B. Gibbs
Effect of a 12-week Supervised Exercise Program on Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Survivors
B. Kanski, A. Sipolino, K. Colaric, and K. Wisniewski
The Inverse Association Between Muscular Strength and Carotid Intima-Media and Extra-Media Thickness in Young Women
J. Karabinus, J. DeBlois, A. Keller, and K. Heffernan
Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients with Exaggerated Pressor Response have Impaired Walking Ability.
D. Kim, P. Montgomery, M. Wang, B. Shen, M. Kuroki, and A. Gardner
Changes in Circulating Angiogenic Cell Number and Function During and After an Ultramarathon
K. Kim, W. Evans, R. Sapp, J. Hagberg, O. Addison, R. Landers-Ramos, and S Prior
Barriers That Influence Adoption of ACL Injury Prevention Programs Among High School Girls’ Soccer Coaches
G. Kingston, P. Kocher Brown, D. Gill, and R. Schmitz
More Than One Personal Risk Factor is Associated with Worse Clinical Outcomes Among Adolescents Following Concussion
A. Kirschler, E. Nagle, A. Sinnott, C. Holland, H. Bitzer, M. Collins, and A. Kontos
The Effects of Acute Thermoneutral and Hot Water Immersion on Cerebrovascular Reactivity
N. Klaes, M. Worley, E. Reed, J. Dirr, D. Vertsiakhouskaya, M. Sandhur, Z. Schlader, and B. Johnson
The Effects of Essential Oils on Perception of Exertion, Task Pleasantness and Time on Task
K. Koser, U. Tokac, M. Reed, M. Whidden, and S. Razon
Association between Physical Activity and Social Media Usage in College Students
S. Kovacs and A. Folk
Functional Analysis of the Peroneus Longus and Tibialis Posterior Using Over-Stimulation
N. Kozyra and C. Neville
Load Magnitude and Locomotion Strategy Alters Knee Mechanics in Recruit-Aged Women
K. Krajewski, C. Johnson, D. Dever, N. Ahamed, Q. Mi, W. Anderst, and C. Connaboy
Cardiovascular Responses to the Cold Pressor Test Are Not Modified in Healthy Adults with a History of Concussion
P. Kueck, E. Reed, C. Chapman, and B. Johnson
Mental Health is not Affected by Multiple Concussions in Young Adults
L. Large, M. Debolt, S. Mcmeans, and M. Josephson
Hydration Status Response to Bolus Frequency and Volume Intake During Exercise in Heat
J. Larson, Z. Schlader, B. Johnson, D. Hostler, K. Nance, and R. Pryor
The Cardiopulmonary Effects of Thoracic Load Carriage While Resting
A. Lesniak, B. Ronemus, and C. Dixon
Investigating the effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on coronary and leg outcomes in peripheral artery disease: Rationale, methods, and feasibility
K. Levenberg, J. Luck, A. Miller, D. Kim, A. Gardner, U. Leuenberger, M. Muller, and D. Proctor
Calcium Activation of Mitochondrial Respiration is Maintained in Heart Failure Despite Altered Mitochondrial Membrane Potential
H. Li, J. Durbin, A. Chowdry, and S. Kuzmiak-Glancy
The Effects of Varying Doses of Caffeine on Sports Skill Related Performance and Reaction Time
M. Lingard, T. Smith, C. Morrison, E. Hooper, and J. Sanders
Cardiac Responses to β-adrenergic Stimulation and Induced Vasodilation are Similar in Young Male and Female Rats
Y. Liu and S. Kuzmiak-Glancy
Field Based Assessment of Running Metrics
T. Long, P. Pavicic, and D. Stapleton
Exercise Attenuates Weight Gain and Modulates Satiety Hormones in Female Mice
C. Longoria, P. Wisniewski, R. Dowden, N. Malonza, and S. Campbell
Peripheral Revascularization Reverses the Decline in Active Muscle Oxygen Saturation in Peripheral Artery Disease
J. Luck, D. Jin-Kwang Kim, C. Blaha, S. Pai, F. Aziz, J. Radtka, K. Fasczewski, A. Stickford, and L. Sinoway
Determining the Accuracy of Basal Metabolic Rate Prediction Equations for Athletes
K. Ly, J. Stanzione, and S. Volpe
Evaluation of VO2max Criteria in High-Active Trail Runners
T. Mack, L. Haile, H. Porter, K. Beyer, J. Andreacci, and C. Dixon
RFD-SF and Time to Peak Force for Grip Strength is not affected in College Aged Students with Multiple Concussions
S. McMeans, M. Debolt, L. Large, and M. Josephson
The Effects of Music Genre on Cardiovascular Performance and Enjoyment in Young Adults
S. Morgan, H. Hamsher, K. Joiner, L. Koehler, and S. Forlenza
The Effects of a 12-Week Resistance Training Program on Arterial Stiffness in Females: A Pilot Study
J. Nicolas, T. Pellinger, C. Gimblet, A. Mirza, A. Ortlip, J. Walter, and T. Werner
Positional Differences in Training Load During Matches and Practices in Collegiate Female Soccer Players
C. Nolte, A. Shafer, J. Paisley, A. Askow, J. Luedke, J. Erickson, and A. Jagim
Effects of Pre-infusion and Home Exercise Program on Quality of Life and Fatigue During Chemotherapy Treatment: A Case Study
A. Oostveen, M. Ramick, S. Razon, and M. Reed
The Impact of a Parkinson’s Disease Workshop on Student’s Attitudes and Competencies Towards Interprofessional Collaboration
B. Overstreet, C. Cook, B. Michalec, and J. Schneider
Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Quantity with Sports-Related Injury Rates
F. Palagruto, M. Angelucci, and E. Sauers
Associations of Sedentary Behavior and Moderate-Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity with Depressive Symptoms throughout Pregnancy
J. Paley and B. Gibbs
Qualitative Analysis of Patient Comments Regarding Adherence to an Exercise Oncology Rehabilitation Program
S. Parry, T. Yahner, K. Wonders, and S. LoRusso
High-Speed Treadmill Running Reduces Systemic Inflammation But Fails as Secondary Intervention For Peripheral Musculoskeletal Discomfort
R. Paul, T. Smith, A. Barr-Gillespie, M. Harris, M. Amin, S. Gallagher, and M. Barbe
Peak Height Velocity Maturity Offset Estimated from Cross-sectional vs. Longitudinal Growth Data
M. Pelowski, J. Minassian, T. Scerpella, and J. Dowthwaite
Lower Body Kinematics Do Not Differ Between Flat Ground and Mound Baseball Throwing
J. Perez, M. Crain, A. Venezia, and B. Applequist
The Influence of Social Evaluation on Heart Rate Variability and Motor Performance: A Study of “Real-Life” Competition
K. Pietro, M. Costanzo, R. Goodman, L. Lo, H. Oh, J. Rietschel, M. Saffer, T. Bradberry, J. Contreras-Vidal, A. Haufler, and B. Hatfield
Normalization Removes Differences in Contractile Properties and Corticospinal Excitability Between Single- and Multi-Joint Exercises
F. Proessl, M. Canino, A. Sterczala, C. Dunn-Lewis, W. Conkright, A. Sinnott, M. Beckner, S. Eagle, F. Ferrarelli, A. Germain, C. Connaboy, B. Nindl, and S. Flanagan
Impact Forces of Unilateral and Bilateral Landings in Various Ballet Jumps
M. Pulou and T. Standifird
Cardiovascular Disease Associated with Occupational and Leisure-Time Activity: The Physical Activity Health Paradox in the United States
T. Quinn, P. Smith, Y. Seo, and B. Gibbs
Effects of Anxiety Symptomology on Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Young Women
I. Reedy, J. DeBlois, and K. Heffernan
The Effect of Music Tempo on Muscular Endurance During the Bench Press
G. Ressler, A. Lesniak, and C. Dixon
Heart Rate Variability in Response to a 3-day Kumbhaka Pranayama Practice
Tara N. Riley, Daniel B. Houston, Pierette M. Appasamy, Sarah Y. Gingrich, Cristina Houston, Edward J. Ryan, and Andres E. Carrillo
The Physiological and Perceptual Responses of Thoracic Load Carriage During Walking
B. Ronemus, A. Lesniak, and C. Dixon
The Effect of Acute Exercise on Mood Following a Cognitive Test Battery
J. Russo, E. Schramm, and A. Venezia
Correlation Between Q-Angle, Arch Index, and Weight Distribution Dependent on Supination and Pronation While Walking
S. Sabbagh, M. Meloche, B. DiChiacchio, A. Roth, R. Kudrna, and M. Beardsley
The Effect of a Placebo on the ROTC APFT Test and Performance Perception
C. Saunders, K. Williams, C. Sebeck, E. McGee, K. Fitzgerald, S. Forlenza, and J. Sanders
The Effects of Music on Perceived Intensity of Exercise During a Submaximal Treadmill Test
Thariana Salazar, Ruth Georges, Rebecca Shumard, and Anjuli Gairola
Is Hormonal Contraceptive Use during Adolescence a Factor in Baseline Adult Muscle Mass and Function?
B. Sawester, A. Sydenstricker, J. Pina, D. Al Kuisi, M. Almady, and J. Dowthwaite
Effects of a 6-week Low-Carbohydrate High-Fat Diet on Lipid Profiles in Competitive Recreational Distance Runners
K. Scott, P. Prins, T. Noakes, G. Welton, A. Atwell, S. Haley, N. Esbenshade, J. Abraham, A. Raabe, J. Buxton, and D. Ault
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The Cardiorespiratory Response of Caffeine Supplementation with Submaximal Exercise in College Students
G. Showalter, A. Mayo, A. Beveridge, J. Weaver, S. Picky, R. Caldwell, and S. Kieffer