MINDS@UW La Crosse: Recent submissions
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Muscle activation during battle rope exercises
(2019-12)The purpose of this study was to 1) compare electromyographic (EMG) responses in the vastus medialis (VM), gluteus maximus (GM), erector spinae (ES), external oblique (EO), rectus abdominis (RA), upper trapezius (UT), ... -
Relative exercise intensity and energy expenditure of battle rope exercise
(2019-12)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relative exercise intensity and energy expenditure of a BR interval exercise session in healthy, active individuals. Methods: Fourteen healthy, active male (age 19.6 ... -
The acute effect of foam rolling on range of motion, flexibility, agility, and vertical jump height
(2019-12)This study was designed to evaluate the acute effects of foam rolling (FR) on range of motion, flexibility, agility, and vertical jump height. Nineteen subjects (8 male, 11 female) completed a 15-minute FR session and a ... -
Evaluating improvement across rehabilitation in peripheral artery disease patients: a comparison between the 6-minute walk test and maximal treadmill graded exercise test
(2019-12)Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a debilitating disease that increases mortality and negatively affects quality of life. The primary non-invasive therapeutic step after diagnosis is supervised exercise therapy (SET). A ... -
Effects of twelve weeks of diabetes prevention program on cardiovascular risk factors
(2019-12)The purpose of this study was to generate hypotheses and measure the effectiveness of 12 weeks of Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The DPP, focused on increased physical activity, eating healthy, and portion control, was ... -
Capturing speciation in action: Rapid population divergence in the Caribbean bioluminescent ostracod Photeros annecohenae (Myodocopida: Cypridinidae)
(2019-06)Species that have complex courtship behaviors are some of the most evolutionarily diverse lineages observed in nature. Divergent, pre-mating calls are effective in both generating and/or maintaining reproductive isolation. ... -
Mindful Reading
(2018-12)According to recent research, an increasing number of elementary students are experiencing stress and anxiety both inside and outside of the classroom. This study focused on the effects of proactively managing stress and ... -
The use of bacteriophages to prevent bacterial spoilage of beer
(2019-05)In the United States, several FDA and USDA-approved phage cocktails are regularly used to limit or eliminate bacterial pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes in foods. Though no ... -
Assessing a bystander intervention program for first-year students at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
(2019-05)College students face many health challenges, including alcohol misuse, experiences of sexual violence, hate and bias, and poor mental health. Bystander intervention programming is a method for addressing these health ... -
Effects of drug-induced hepatotoxicity on vitellogenesis in the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)
(2019-05)The vitellogenin (VTG) assay is a test used to identify estrogen axis endocrine disruptors (EDs) in fish species. The VTG assay has been seemingly successful, though there are inherent limitations yet to be addressed. Since ... -
The impact of a healthy living challenge and point-of-decision prompts on health behavior and self-efficacy levels among elementary-aged students
(2018-11)Childhood obesity trends are on the rise across the nation. With obesity as a growing issue, it is important to address the underlying behaviors that lead to weight gain and sedentary behaviors among children. The risk for ... -
Assessing gaps in dialysis station disinfection practices at a local outpatient dialysis facility
(2019-05)Infection is the second leading cause of hospitalization and death in the dialysis patient population. Hemodialysis requires direct access to the patient's blood; therefore, the area that the patient inhabits during treatment ... -
Assessing Vaccination Status of First-Time College Students at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
(2019-05)Vaccination is one of the great public health achievements of the twentieth century. Yet infectious disease outbreaks continue to pose a risk to the public, necessitating sustained action focused on vaccination efforts. ... -
The effects of short-term L-citrulline supplementation on arterial stiffness in prediabetic and healthy adults
(2019-05)Background: Prediabetes is marked by elevated levels of plasma glucose. Chronic hyperglycemia may induce thickening of the arteries, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction, a primary cause for cardiovascular disease. ... -
The training effect of foam rolling on range of motion, flexibility, agility, and vertical jump height
(2019-12)This study was designed to evaluate the training effects of foam-rolling on ankle and knee range of motion, flexibility, agility, and vertical jump height. Twenty subjects (8 male, 12 female) completed 6 weeks of foam ... -
Optimization of chondrogenic potential in transplanted adipose-derived stem cells for treatment of osteoarthritis
(2019-05)Importance: Osteoarthritis (OA) has, and will continue to be, the leading form of musculoskeletal disease in the United States. More pragmatic and less invasive techniques for treating OA are required if physicians are to ... -
Effects of the stress-related neuropeptides urocortins on colonic epithelial barrier function
(2019-05)Urocortins (Ucn1, Ucn2, and Ucn3) belong to the corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) peptide family which exert their actions on two CRF receptors subtypes (CRF1 and CRF2). Ucn1 binds to CRF1 and CRF2, whereas Ucn2 and ... -
An assessment of perceived stress, stressors, coping strategies, and stress mindsets among La Crosse County, Wisconsin employees
(2019-05)With the average American working full-time and spending more than one-third of their day, five days per week, at the workplace, employers have a professional responsibility to improve the health and well-being of their ... -
Effects of oil contamination on microbial community and function in the La Crosse River Marsh
(2019-05)Water contamination by crude oil is a common issue, especially near railroad tracks. Crude oil contamination has been studied extensively in the past, but rarely with the focus on microbial communities in freshwater systems. ... -
The energy expenditure and relative exercise intensity of BODYJAM
(2019-12)Purpose: To determine the energy expenditure and relative exercise intensity during a BODYJAM session. Methods: Nineteen female (age 20.1 ± 1.14 years) subjects completed a maximal treadmill test and a 55-minute BODYJAM ...