1. If a baseball player stretches before practive, then they will prevent injury that could be caused during practice.
2.Dependent Variable: Amount of time spent applying ice to the shoulder after practice.
Independent Variable: Amount of time performing stretches.
Control Variable: College baseball players (22 pitchers).
3. Testing the relationship between certain amounts of stretching and injury; "how much is too much?"
A recent study has shown stretching does not prevent injury, but does the exact opposite. It is widely accepted that too much flexibility destroys the body's ability to "recoil," or return to its original position, which then weakens muscle usage. However, the studies say chances are unchanging or even worse, depending on the sport, of course. Through this, I hope to find that stretching as an exercise still does provide some sort of "warm up," while keeping the athlete injury-free.
4. Various sources of already-performed research.
5. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Blog 10
Right now, I think I can barely manage an AP. I feel there's much more extra research and work I could be doing to know more about my topic.
One thing I do think I am doing pretty well is my service learning hours. I have at least 20 right now and hope to increase how often I do my hours.
I might want to try and get more hands on and research like crazy, being I've never actually been in therapy and have no above ordinary knowledge.
One thing I do think I am doing pretty well is my service learning hours. I have at least 20 right now and hope to increase how often I do my hours.
I might want to try and get more hands on and research like crazy, being I've never actually been in therapy and have no above ordinary knowledge.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Blog 9
Hypothesis: Given a certain individual's genealogy, said individual will have a relatively high VO2 max regardless if they are actively fit.
-Dependent Variable: High VO2 max level
-Independent Variable: Different volunteers? (young, old, healthy nutrition, active.)
-Control Variable: Same VO2 max breathing test.
-VO2 max is more of a psychological aspect of sports. It is debated over whether or not it is a leading factor that determines top performance. Most professional athletes, and gifted recreational athletes, must utilize a high oxygen intake, which eventually lowers hear rate and allows the person more endurance. This is important because oxygen is a vital resource during exercise. In fact, exercise pushes the body through a series of chemical reactions, under aerobic (oxygen fueled) and anaerobic (not oxygen fueled, lasts 2 minutes before aerobic kicks in in most exercise.) Ultimately, insuring that you consume correct levels of 02, you will prevent lactate (muscle waste), dizziness and sickness, and even heart failure. This being said, it is important to retain a positive VO2 max to provide smoother exercise and less chance of the above symptoms.
-I hope to test this by using a VO2 max reader that analyzes the consumption of a person's VO2 through their breathing. Hope to use on campus resources.
-Sports and Recreational? (physx page wouldn't open)
-Dependent Variable: High VO2 max level
-Independent Variable: Different volunteers? (young, old, healthy nutrition, active.)
-Control Variable: Same VO2 max breathing test.
-VO2 max is more of a psychological aspect of sports. It is debated over whether or not it is a leading factor that determines top performance. Most professional athletes, and gifted recreational athletes, must utilize a high oxygen intake, which eventually lowers hear rate and allows the person more endurance. This is important because oxygen is a vital resource during exercise. In fact, exercise pushes the body through a series of chemical reactions, under aerobic (oxygen fueled) and anaerobic (not oxygen fueled, lasts 2 minutes before aerobic kicks in in most exercise.) Ultimately, insuring that you consume correct levels of 02, you will prevent lactate (muscle waste), dizziness and sickness, and even heart failure. This being said, it is important to retain a positive VO2 max to provide smoother exercise and less chance of the above symptoms.
-I hope to test this by using a VO2 max reader that analyzes the consumption of a person's VO2 through their breathing. Hope to use on campus resources.
-Sports and Recreational? (physx page wouldn't open)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Blog 8
1) If anything, I would say I get to learn more about myself through the interviews I do and how well it seems to tie in with my topic. Today, I had my second interview, which made me feel good about my project and where I stand with it. My interviewee seemed to fit my kind of lifestyle.
2) (Interview justification sheet)
3) Interviews 1 and 2 helped me to feel more proud of my topic in the way that some of the questions I had were answered thoroughly.
2) (Interview justification sheet)
3) Interviews 1 and 2 helped me to feel more proud of my topic in the way that some of the questions I had were answered thoroughly.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Blog 7
I hope to take an online class on Mt. Sac's community education class. The class consists of human anatomy and physiology and is taught by a Holly Trimble, majoring in physical therapy and pediatrics in Colorado.
The classes run from November 9 until December 30th. I thought this may give me enough time to complete 30 hours, as well as providing more scientific research for my science experiment (either measuring V02max or Lactate acid).
By learning the anatomy and the physiology of human movement, it helps provide more backbone research for anatomy as a possible answer for my EQ.
The classes run from November 9 until December 30th. I thought this may give me enough time to complete 30 hours, as well as providing more scientific research for my science experiment (either measuring V02max or Lactate acid).
By learning the anatomy and the physiology of human movement, it helps provide more backbone research for anatomy as a possible answer for my EQ.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Blog 6
"What is most important for a recreational athlete to avoid injury and prolong their athletic life?"
-Most important meaning anything any kind of knowledge or tactic to prevent injury.
-Recreational athlete (Not to be confused with PROFESSIONAL athlete, in which injury is way more harmful. Recreational athletes exercise or play sports at their leisure and are often less intense/formal than professional sports.
-avoid injury/ prolong athletic life. Almost every athlete is expected to be injured at some point, especially amateur athletes. However, careful athletes can reduce the damage and even drastically reduce the chance of injury occurring. As for as long term stuff goes, even if something feels right (painless) it may effect long term fitness. For example, a mistrained runner may have unhealthy foot strikes, which are only painful for a while (in most cases) and may SEEM to disappear at a time, only to cause say future arch misalignment or some other bone structure.
*Thinking some answers are knowledge of at least basic anatomy or whatever sport, including any muscle group or ligs/tendons that play even a small role in your exercise. By knowing which body part plays which role, you will be able to work each body part accordingly and refer back to research when pain or soreness occurs. Another is using this knowledge of anatomy, or just getting experience from an expert, to work out certain parts of the body, such as muscles or range of motion, that associates with the exercise to make that exercise easier and promote health. One last answer I came up with is that everyone's body is different and you will need to find which technique feels more natural to you. If you watch baseball, you might have an idea what I mean. It is important to know your capabilities and develop a style with what you have to perform your best and feel your best.
*So far, my most important sources may have been from my interviews with physical therapy patients. Both have stated they think anatomy definitely is a must to assure what really goes on in your body during exercise and that it is important to stay fit in order to keep your body healthy.
-Most important meaning anything any kind of knowledge or tactic to prevent injury.
-Recreational athlete (Not to be confused with PROFESSIONAL athlete, in which injury is way more harmful. Recreational athletes exercise or play sports at their leisure and are often less intense/formal than professional sports.
-avoid injury/ prolong athletic life. Almost every athlete is expected to be injured at some point, especially amateur athletes. However, careful athletes can reduce the damage and even drastically reduce the chance of injury occurring. As for as long term stuff goes, even if something feels right (painless) it may effect long term fitness. For example, a mistrained runner may have unhealthy foot strikes, which are only painful for a while (in most cases) and may SEEM to disappear at a time, only to cause say future arch misalignment or some other bone structure.
*Thinking some answers are knowledge of at least basic anatomy or whatever sport, including any muscle group or ligs/tendons that play even a small role in your exercise. By knowing which body part plays which role, you will be able to work each body part accordingly and refer back to research when pain or soreness occurs. Another is using this knowledge of anatomy, or just getting experience from an expert, to work out certain parts of the body, such as muscles or range of motion, that associates with the exercise to make that exercise easier and promote health. One last answer I came up with is that everyone's body is different and you will need to find which technique feels more natural to you. If you watch baseball, you might have an idea what I mean. It is important to know your capabilities and develop a style with what you have to perform your best and feel your best.
*So far, my most important sources may have been from my interviews with physical therapy patients. Both have stated they think anatomy definitely is a must to assure what really goes on in your body during exercise and that it is important to stay fit in order to keep your body healthy.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Blog 5
I do not yet have a specific person for my 2nd interview, as I just got into my service learning. I hope to be getting a person from my sports medicine class I can interview.
Questions:
* "I am working on a senior project. I decided to do mine on orthopedic physical therapy. I chose this because I hope to live an long active lifestyle. Is there a certain mentality that P.T's seem to match? What might I need to in the coming years to make sure I maintain this career and ultimately, my health?"
* "How much of an active person might you describe yourself? Would you say it's a good idea for anyone interested in an active lifestyle to consider a profession surrounding kinesthetics?"
* "What was your dream career coming out of high school and beginning to think about career opportunities? Have you always wanted to be a therapist? If not, what made you decide it was just what you wanted to do?
* "Does your job change the way you look at health now (nutrition, proper exercise, keeping up with the most recent health benefits)?"
* "Do you ever feel stressed out over your job or do you find it easy (in a way that you can stand working your job) to do?"
Questions:
* "I am working on a senior project. I decided to do mine on orthopedic physical therapy. I chose this because I hope to live an long active lifestyle. Is there a certain mentality that P.T's seem to match? What might I need to in the coming years to make sure I maintain this career and ultimately, my health?"
* "How much of an active person might you describe yourself? Would you say it's a good idea for anyone interested in an active lifestyle to consider a profession surrounding kinesthetics?"
* "What was your dream career coming out of high school and beginning to think about career opportunities? Have you always wanted to be a therapist? If not, what made you decide it was just what you wanted to do?
* "Does your job change the way you look at health now (nutrition, proper exercise, keeping up with the most recent health benefits)?"
* "Do you ever feel stressed out over your job or do you find it easy (in a way that you can stand working your job) to do?"
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Blog 4
1) Although my interview didn't exactly influence my presentation, I decided to focus on neurological P.T because it does have a considerable connection with other P.T's and the way the body moves in general.
2)I tried to set up my presentation in a way where i could effectively and visually give the basic general information about the sections and injuries of the spine.
3)Trying to figure out how much to present, what to emphasize in depth, and managing time.
2)I tried to set up my presentation in a way where i could effectively and visually give the basic general information about the sections and injuries of the spine.
3)Trying to figure out how much to present, what to emphasize in depth, and managing time.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
5 Minute Presentation (Edit)
For my presentation, I will focus on neurological damage on the spinal cord. It does not specifically have to do with my topic (recreational running injuries), but it focuses on some of the existing types of damage to the spine.
* Will explain what neurological physical therapy is and how it compares/contrast with orthopedic P.T
* Show the brief anatomy of the spinal cord. Give insight on general types pf injuries.
* Explain the causes and treatments of said injuries.
I will check for understanding by asking simple questions about the spinal cord and stop to see if anyone gets lost.
Show pictures of the inner spine and have lists of certain injuries.
* Will explain what neurological physical therapy is and how it compares/contrast with orthopedic P.T
* Show the brief anatomy of the spinal cord. Give insight on general types pf injuries.
* Explain the causes and treatments of said injuries.
I will check for understanding by asking simple questions about the spinal cord and stop to see if anyone gets lost.
Show pictures of the inner spine and have lists of certain injuries.
Monday, September 19, 2011
5 Minute Presentation
I will focus on learning then teaching neurological physical therapy and the cause and effects.
* Explain the definition of neurological P.T and why it's important.
* Explain the brief anatomy of the nervous system and anatomy of inner workings of nerves.
* Get into the types of nerve damages and how to treat them
I will check for understanding, asking basic like "If Physical Therapy is the diagnosis and treatment of physical injury, then neurological physical therapy concerns with the workings of the nerves, right?"
Possible ideas for presentation include entire anatomy of nerves and their connections with each other, and posterboard with list of injuries and the concerning anatomies.
* Explain the definition of neurological P.T and why it's important.
* Explain the brief anatomy of the nervous system and anatomy of inner workings of nerves.
* Get into the types of nerve damages and how to treat them
I will check for understanding, asking basic like "If Physical Therapy is the diagnosis and treatment of physical injury, then neurological physical therapy concerns with the workings of the nerves, right?"
Possible ideas for presentation include entire anatomy of nerves and their connections with each other, and posterboard with list of injuries and the concerning anatomies.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Blog 2 (Edit)
1) I chose to interview two physical therapy patients. Both were family, the first being my grandma with a torn meniscus, and my uncle with a broken fibula. I chose to interview my grandma because of her knee injury and my fascination with the knee, being that it is a vital joint in almost all activities. I had hoped an interview with my grandma would come handy in understanding the knee. She did not really know professional terms, but had given me contacts with pro therapists and notes from her several therapists. As for my uncle, I wanted to get someone who, like me, had recently (within a few years) started running and our anatomies would be similar. Interviewing him gave me insight on the effects of healing through an athlete's perspective, since healing is generally quicker for those in shape.
2) For my grandma:
* "What are some of the things you've learned about yourself (Knee anatomy, etc) through your therapy?"
* "How important did you think this was for you? Would you say this is an important profession to study?"
For my uncle:
* "Did they explain the term and the importance of your exercises and how they worked with your body?"
* "How important did you think your therapy was?"
* "What have you learned through your experience in therapy?"
* "I consider myself a recreational runner. However, I honestly don't think I am not very up to date with anatomy as I probably should be, considering the pains from running and my tendency to go out for random runs. Do you think Physical Therapy/Sports Med. would be a sufficient topic to devote my senior year to, considering the fact that I wish to stay active?"
* "Regarding the above question, do you think it would be wise for anyone, even people who don't enjoy a whole lot of exercise, to understand anatomy and injuries before they do any kind of exercise?"
2) For my grandma:
* "What are some of the things you've learned about yourself (Knee anatomy, etc) through your therapy?"
* "How important did you think this was for you? Would you say this is an important profession to study?"
For my uncle:
* "Did they explain the term and the importance of your exercises and how they worked with your body?"
* "How important did you think your therapy was?"
* "What have you learned through your experience in therapy?"
* "I consider myself a recreational runner. However, I honestly don't think I am not very up to date with anatomy as I probably should be, considering the pains from running and my tendency to go out for random runs. Do you think Physical Therapy/Sports Med. would be a sufficient topic to devote my senior year to, considering the fact that I wish to stay active?"
* "Regarding the above question, do you think it would be wise for anyone, even people who don't enjoy a whole lot of exercise, to understand anatomy and injuries before they do any kind of exercise?"
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Blog 2
a) I am going to be interviewing Brian Chavarin, who happens to be my step dad's cousin. I hope to interview him because of the fact that he is closer to the family and I know that he would be happy to answer any questions as best he can.
b) * "When did you decide you would stay in Physical Therapy?"
* "How does it affect the way you live now (exercising, healthy living, etc)?"
* "How happy are to say you are a Physical Therapist?"
* "What was the hardest thing you had to overcome in order to become a Physical Therapist?"
* "What was the worst day at your 'job' like?"
b) * "When did you decide you would stay in Physical Therapy?"
* "How does it affect the way you live now (exercising, healthy living, etc)?"
* "How happy are to say you are a Physical Therapist?"
* "What was the hardest thing you had to overcome in order to become a Physical Therapist?"
* "What was the worst day at your 'job' like?"
Blog 1
I chose to do my topic on Physical Therapy that involves sports and aerobic activity. I decided to base my year on Physical Therapy hoping to gain more of a knowledge of the athlete's anatomy and how to prevent and treat injuries. I hope to find more learn how to treat and prevent my own injuries and decide if I want to take a Kinesiology classes.
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