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Does force enhancement occur during the stretch-shorten cycle? 

Fox, John (2014-12-17)
Recently, research into mechanisms for muscle force enhancement has gained popularity. Force enhancement is a term used for the increase in force output of muscle above that predicted by the muscle tension-length relationship, ...

Influence of Tactile Feedback on Trunk Coordination and Electromyography During Walking 

Romer, Braden (2013-11-19)
Footwear is a necessary component of modern life, serving wide-ranging purposes from fashion apparel to personal protective equipment. Despite what would appear as an otherwise obscure addition of clothing or equipment for ...

Oxidative Stress and Heart Rate Variability Following an Accute Bout of CrossFit 

Kliszczewicz, Brian (2014-05-01)
The purpose of this Dissertation was to provide a better understanding of the physiological stress involved in the newly popular style of exercise named CrossFit, and compare these findings to a more ‘traditional’ mode of ...

Role of the Lumbopelvic-Hip Complex in Bipedal Acceleration 

Patel, Jaynesh (2013-07-19)
A majority of sporting competition involves short bursts of acceleration; yet most running literature focuses on constant velocity locomotion. The acceleration phase is a critical component to performance in athletes and ...