Kinesiology and Health Sciences
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences . It was known as the Department of Kinesiology until January 2021.
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
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The Effects of Deprivation Amblyopia on Fixation Stability and Optokinetic Nystagmus
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-04)Vision and oculomotor control play an essential role in visual perception and motor coordination. Individuals born with unilateral cataracts ultimately develop deprivation amblyopia, which is associated with sensory deficits. ... -
Examining the effects of a passive upper extremity exoskeleton on shoulder fatigue during a simulated automotive overhead weld inspection task
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-26)Exoskeletons are emerging as occupational assistive devices, and in particular passive upper extremity exoskeletons have been implemented in workplaces in situations where it is not possible to remove overhead work job ... -
The effects of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors on exercise performance in acute hypoxia
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-24)Acute mountain sickness (AMS) can occur due to rapid altitude ascents and/or insufficient acclimatization. Acetazolamide (AZ) is commonly prescribed for AMS prophylaxis but appears to inhibit exercise performance. Methazolamide ... -
Effects of a Single Shift of Occupational Childcare on Knee Mechanics during Gait
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-16)The current literature shows that there are ergonomic challenges in occupational childcare, such as inappropriate heights of furniture for adults, and that childcare educators engage in high knee flexion positions beyond ... -
Occupational Health Research in Workplaces Transitioning from Modernity to Post-Modernity
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-11)Occupational health is a complex concept and the offspring of a marriage between law and science. The marriage is influenced by multiple extended families or networks, which act together and in opposition to create policy ... -
Multifaceted Approaches to Enhancing Shoulder Health in Breast Cancer Patients undergoing Radiation Therapy: quantification of treatment effects and rib fracture prediction assessment
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-11)Radiotherapy is a highly effective treatment for breast cancer, but it is also associated with several complications that can impact patients’ quality of life and overall survival. This dissertation addressed the lack of ... -
The Role of Sarcolipin in Muscle Adaptation with Aging
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-08)The sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA) pump facilitates the transport of Ca2+ against a concentration gradient from the cytosol to the lumen of the SR, eliciting relaxation and maintaining Ca2+ homeostasis. ... -
Characterizing the Roles of Myoregulin and Dwarf Open Reading Frame in Regulating Calcium Homeostasis in Muscle
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-26)The sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPases (SERCAs) are responsible for inducing muscle relaxation and are integral to the maintenance of intracellular calcium (Ca2+) homeostasis. As such, their activity is modulated ... -
Cardiac motion simulation in cadavers and carotid artery longitudinal wall behaviour
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-21)Carotid artery longitudinal motion (CALM) is a bidirectional, multiphasic motion of the intima-media complex of the common carotid artery (CCA) wall. This motion has exhibited changes with aging, elevated cardiovascular ... -
Use of a probabilistic model to explore the hip fracture and health economic outcomes of safety flooring implemented in an Ontario retirement home environment
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-21)Hip fractures suffered by older adults are a serious public health concern. The direct yearly expenditure for hip fractures exceeds one billion dollars in Canada and with the older adult population expected to increase ... -
Characterizing a Novel Enzyme Involved in Cardiolipin Remodelling
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-05)Background: Cardiolipin (CL) is a specialized dimeric phospholipid comprising approximately 25% of total phospholipids in the inner mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotes, where it functions in energy metabolism, autophagy ... -
Does sex influence the effect of mixed mode exercise training on glycemic control, insulin sensitivity and inflammatory markers in overweight/obese, sedentary males and females?
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-26)Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is prevalent within Canada, with a prediction of 5 million people living with this condition by 2025. Exercise reduces the risk of T2D by improving insulin sensitivity. However, ... -
Effects of Heat Stress on HSP70, Sarcolipin, and Phospholamban Content and SERCA Function in Female and Male Rat Skeletal Muscle
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-25)Regulation of cytosolic calcium (Ca2+) levels in muscle is vital to the health and function of muscle due to its involvement in various signaling pathways and cell functions. Sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) ... -
Effects of shoe midsole cushioning on low back impact shock attenuation in recreational runners
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-22)Running is one of the most widely practiced and accessible forms of physical activity. When the foot contacts the ground during running, impacts on the order of two to three times body weight are generated. The impact force ... -
Characterizing the dynamics of vestibular reflex gain modulation using balance-relevant sensory conflict
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)Electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS) can be used to evoke reflexive body sways as a probe of vestibular control of balance. However, EVS introduces sensory conflict by decoupling vestibular input from actual body motion, ... -
Sex-based differences in IMCL storage and utilization during an acute bout of high intensity interval exercise (HIIE)
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)INTRODUCTION: The contribution of lipids, particularly intramyocellular lipids (IMCL), to energy production during high intensity interval exercise (HIIE) is not well characterized. Sex influences lipid utilization during ... -
Long-term effects of concussion: Investigating the relationship between sensory gating and motor learning
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-14)Motor learning relies on the sensorimotor system to interpret, adapt, and integrate sensory inputs to guide motor behavior. A key tenet of the somatosensory system is the ability to inhibit irrelevant information from the ... -
Individuality in balance control: Using conventional analytical & machine learning approaches to reveal person-specific differences in standing balance control.
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)The balance control system ensures that humans can perform tasks in a variety of postures despite bipedal stance being inherently unstable. It manages this instability by producing motor outputs that are appropriate to ... -
Characterizing the Biomechanical Exposures Associated with Common and High Demand Personal Support Worker Tasks
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)Background: The physical demands that personal support workers (PSWs) are exposed to are increasing as our population ages and our society is increasingly shifting to at-home care, resulting in increases in workload ... -
The Use of Shear Wave Elastography to Estimate the Mechanical Properties of the Soft Tissues Surrounding the Proximal Femur
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-28)Introduction: Falls are the leading cause of injury, morbidity, and mortality amongst older adults nationally and worldwide, with 95% resulting in hip fractures. Previous studies have found that the soft tissues (subcutaneous ...