“Influence of Submaximal and Maximal Exercise on the Autonomic Nervous System Responses During Recovery in Firefighters”
(IRB Protocol # = 17.243)
The primary purpose of this study is to monitor the heart rate responses (heart rate recovery & heart rate variability) during recovery from submaximal and maximal exercise tests in firefighters.
“Influence of The Firefighter-10 Corrective Exercise Training Program on Measures of Functional Movement Among Active-Duty Firefighters”
(IRB Protocol # = 17.079)
The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of a novel 4-week corrective exercise program intervention, known as The Firefighter-10, on measures of functional movement among active-duty firefighters.
“Influence of a Corrective Exercise Training Program on Measures of Functional Movement Among Active-Duty Firefighters”
(IRB Protocol # = 15.389)
The purposes of this study are to: (1) examine the influence of a 4-week corrective exercise program intervention on measures of functional movement among active-duty firefighters; (2) examine the influence of a a 4-week corrective exercise program intervention on measures of health and fitness among active-duty firefighters; and (3) investigate the criterion-reference validity of the Fusionetics Movement Efficiency (ME) Test to the already established Functional Movement Screen (FMS).
Project Funding:
Cornell, D.J., [PI] & Ebersole, K.T. [co-PI] (2015–2016). Doctoral Research Grant, National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation, $12,875.
“Reliability of a Movement Screen Tool”
(IRB Protocol # = 15.295)
The purpose of this study is to determine the reliability of the Movement Efficiency (ME) Test, which is a newly created movement screening tool, among both recreationally-active and firefighter population participants.
“Acute Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Isometric Strength and Electro-Mechanical Aspects of Muscle Function”
(IRB Protocol # = 14.412)
The purposes of this study are to examine the influence of self-myofascial release on: (1) the expression of maximal isometric strength during a knee extension task; and (2) the electro-mechanical aspects of quadriceps muscle function during this maximal isometric knee extension task.
Project Funding:
Cornell, D.J., [PI] & Ebersole, K.T. [co-PI] (2014–2015). College of Health Sciences Doctoral Student Research Grant Award, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, $2,000.
“Influence of Jump Rope Training on Measures of Firefighter Fitness and Physical Performance”
(IRB Protocol # = 14.188)
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of dynamic jump rope training on firefighter fitness (heart rate recovery) and physical performance (dynamic balance and agility).
“Heart Rate Variability in Professional Baseball Players”
(IRB Protocol # = 13.249)
The purposes of this study are to: (1) monitor and quantify the day-to-day changes in heart rate variability in baseball pitchers across an entire season; and (2) determine the influence of pitching on heart rate measured during in-game situations.
“Occupational Athletes: An Integrated Approach to Firefighting Performance”
(IRB Protocol # = 13.180)
The purposes of this study are to: (1) use descriptive data from physiological and psychological assessments to characterize the multi-dimensional performance states of active-duty and novice firefighters; (2) compare the current performance states of active-duty and novice firefighters; and (3) provide evidence-based recommendations for the development of comprehensive recruit training programs. This study is in conjunction with the Milwaukee and Madison Fire Departments.