A5089982461- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Sports Performance and Training
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
University of Gloucestershire
2015-2024
University of Southern Mississippi
2016-2019
Warrington Hospital
2018
University of Winchester
2016
University of Liverpool
2016
Massey University
2016
Victoria University of Wellington
2016
University of Canterbury
2011-2015
University of San Francisco
2015
University of Derby
2015
ObjectivesTo assess physical activity (PA), mental health and well-being of adults in the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, New Zealand Australia during initial stages National governments' Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) containment responses.DesignObservational, cross-sectional.MethodsAn online survey was disseminated to (n = 8,425; 44.5 ± 14.8y) residing UK, within first 2-6 weeks government-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Main outcome measures included: Stages Change scale for exercise...
The research base for rock climbing has expanded substantially in the past three decades as worldwide interest sport grown. An important trigger increasing attention been transition of to a competitive well recreational activity and potential inclusion Olympic schedule. International Rock Climbing Research Association (IRCRA) was formed 2011 bring together climbers, coaches researchers share knowledge promote collaboration. This position statement developed during after 2nd IRCRA Congress...
Conventionally, the assessments of endothelial function and arterial stiffness require different sets equipment, making inclusion both tests impractical for clinical epidemiological studies. Pulse wave analysis (PWA) provides useful information regarding mechanical properties tree can also be used to assess function. PWA is a simple, valid, reliable, inexpensive technique, offering great potential. The current paper will outline how measure using this technique include discussion validity...
Background Both exercise training and diet are recommended to prevent control hypertension overweight/obesity. Purpose The purpose of this study was determine the effectiveness different 16-week aerobic programmes with hypocaloric on blood pressure, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness pharmacological treatment. Methods Overweight/obese, sedentary participants ( n = 175, aged 54.0 ± 8.2 years) were randomly assigned into an attention group (physical activity recommendations) or one...
Level of ability within rock climbing is generally expressed in terms a "best ascent", rated using various grading systems the sport. The most common method obtaining this information via self-report. aim study was to examine validity self-reported grades. Twenty-nine competitive climbers (17 males, 12 females) were first asked report their current (defined as last months) best on-sight lead ascent grade (Aus/NZ). participants then climbed specifically designed indoor route, under conditions...
Abstract Rock climbing is a popular adventure sport with an increasing research base. Early studies in the field did not make comparisons of ascents using different styles climbing. More recently, differences physiological responses for on‐sight lead climb and subsequent have been reported. The purpose present study was to examine effect style (lead or top rope climb) on psychological rock Nine intermediate climbers volunteered for, completed, two randomly assigned trials maximum oxygen...
Currently, the physiological mechanisms that allow elite level climbers to maintain intense isometric contractions for prolonged periods of time are unknown. Furthermore, it is unclear whether blood flow or muscle oxidative capacity best governs performance. This study aimed determine haemodynamic kinetics 2 forearm flexor muscles in 3 ability groups rock climbers. Thirty-eight male participants performed a sustained contraction at 40% maximal voluntary (MVC) until volitional fatigue. Oxygen...
This study aimed to (1) evaluate the effect of hand shaking during recovery phases intermittent testing on time-force characteristics performance and muscle oxygenation, (2) assess inter-individual variability in time achieve target force rock climbers. Twenty-two participants undertook three finger flexor endurance tests at 60% their maximal voluntary contraction until failure. Performances a sustained two contractions, each with different strategies, were analysed by parameters...
Fryer, SM, Giles, D, Garrido Palomino, I, de la O Puerta, A, and España-Romero, V. Hemodynamic cardiorespiratory predictors of sport rock climbing performance. J Strength Cond Res 32(12): 3543-3550, 2018-Rock performance has been suggested to involve a notable contribution from aerobic metabolism. Previously, it shown that forearm oxygenation kinetics can be used distinguish ability groups predict red-point Currently, is not known if or sport-specific assessment fitness best predicts The aim...
This study examined differences in the oxygenation kinetics and strength endurance characteristics of boulderers lead sport climbers. Using near infrared spectroscopy, 13‐boulderers, 10‐lead climbers, 10‐controls completed assessments oxidative capacity index muscle oxygen consumption (m⩒O 2 ) flexor digitorum profundus (FDP), extensor communis (EDC). Additionally, forearm (maximal volitional contraction MVC), (force–time integral FTI at 40% volume (FAV ΔFAV) was assessed. MVC significantly...
Objectives: To assess the effect of a home-based over-ground robotic-assisted gait training program using AlterG Bionic Leg orthosis on clinical functional outcomes in people with chronic stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Home. Participants: Thirty-four ambulatory stroke patients who recieve usual physiotherapy. Intervention: Usual physiotherapy plus either (1)10-week ( n = 16), device for ⩾30 minutes per day, or (2) control group 18), 30 physical activity day....
To examine how different safety rope protocols impact on subjective anxiety and self-confidence levels plasma cortisol concentrations the relationship between states during rock climbing.Participants (n = 12) were tested in three climbing conditions that designed to invoke low, moderate high physical mental stress. Plasma collected before after participants reported for each climb.Repeated measures analysis of variance showed significant differences somatic (F(2, 22) 7.74, p 0.009), 9.52,...
Rock climbing is an increasingly popular adventure sport with a growing research base. To date the growth of and reporting styles has been somewhat haphazard as consequence comparison between studies can be problematic. The aim this
The purpose of this study was to determine muscle tissue oxidative capacity and recovery in intermediate, advanced, elite rock climbers. Forty-four male participants performed (a) sustained (b) intermittent contractions at 40% maximal volitional contraction (MVC) on a sport-specific fingerboard until fatigue. Near-infrared spectroscopy used assess oxygenation during both the exercise 5-minutes passive period, flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) carpi radialis (FCR). During only, deoxygenation...
Exposure to acute prolonged sitting reportedly leads decreased cerebral blood flow. However, it is unclear whether this exposure translates perfusion and executive function or simple strategies break up can maintain function. This study sought answer two questions: in young, healthy adults, (a) does (3 hr) lead function? (b) breaking sitting, using intermittent calf raise exercises, prevent changes Twenty participants (21.7 [2.5] years, 70% female, 25.5 [6.1] kg/m2 ) were randomized 3 hr...