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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

1. Salt, Jessica E. Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach.

Degree: 2016, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

► Sport-related concussion is an increasing challenge for student-athletes, medical staff, and faculties to manage in post-secondary institutions. Delayed assessment and management leads to increased time… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Concussion; Sport; Education; Mixed-methods; Symptom reporting

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Salt, J. E. (2016). Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/678

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Salt, Jessica E. “Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach.” 2016. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/678.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Salt, Jessica E. “Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach.” 2016. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

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Salt JE. Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/678.

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Salt JE. Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/678

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2. Baarb??, Julianne. Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration.

Degree: 2015, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773

► Neck muscles have a high density of muscle spindle afferents and their input is critical for formulating the perception of head position relative to the… (more)

▼ Neck muscles have a high density of muscle spindle afferents and their input is critical for formulating the perception of head position relative to the body. Chronic alterations in afferent input from the neck may be studied in individuals with subclinical neck pain (SCNP), defined as non-severe recurrent neck pain lasting at least three months in the past year and testable on pain-free days so as to explore altered-afferent-input effects on cerebellar processing, upper extremity function and spatial awareness in the absence of pain. The first study tested participants with SCNP using transcranial magnetic stimulation to activate the cerebellar-thalamic-cortical circuit and produce cerebellar inhibition (CBI). SCNP participants were randomized to receive cervical manipulation or passive head movement (PHM), following which all participants completed a motor acquisition task. Healthy controls and SCNP participants who received manipulation showed significantly less CBI and improved motor performance whereas the SCNP group who received PHM showed no changes to CBI. The second study tested SCNP participants on upper extremity dart throwing. Three sets of ten darts were thrown at a slow-to-normal speed and three sets of ten darts were thrown at a fast speed. Compared to healthy participants, SCNP participants showed significantly greater elbow and forearm variability in motor selection, greater peak acceleration velocity of shoulder flexion-extension movement, and greater peak deceleration velocity of wrist movement. The third study looked at whether SCNP also impacted spatial awareness beyond an egocentric frame of reference, by measuring the response time to recognize objects which were rotated relative to their usual orientation. The SCNP group showed slower mental rotation at baseline and a smaller improvement when measured after four weeks (8.6%) in comparison to the healthy group (16.1%). These studies provide compelling evidence that chronic alterations in sensory input from the neck influences cerebellar integration leading to changes to upper extremity movement and spatial awareness of object orientation. Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette.

Subjects/Keywords: Altered sensory input; Subclinical neck pain (SCNP); Sensorimotor integration; Cerebellum; Body schema

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Baarb??, J. (2015). Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Baarb??, Julianne. “Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration.” 2015. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Baarb??, Julianne. “Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration.” 2015. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Baarb?? J. Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773.

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Baarb?? J. Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773

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3. Barker, Ian. Alterations in neck muscle performance and proprioception with fatique, altered posture and recurrent neck pain.

Degree: 2011, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/189

► Altered neuromuscular processing and motor output as both a risk and perpetuating factor for chronic neck pain is a relative new area of study. The… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cervical flexion relaxation ratio (response); Fatigue; Joint position sense; Manipulation; Neck pain

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Barker, I. (2011). Alterations in neck muscle performance and proprioception with fatique, altered posture and recurrent neck pain. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/189

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Barker, Ian. “Alterations in neck muscle performance and proprioception with fatique, altered posture and recurrent neck pain.” 2011. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/189.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Barker, Ian. “Alterations in neck muscle performance and proprioception with fatique, altered posture and recurrent neck pain.” 2011. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Barker I. Alterations in neck muscle performance and proprioception with fatique, altered posture and recurrent neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/189.

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Barker I. Alterations in neck muscle performance and proprioception with fatique, altered posture and recurrent neck pain. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/189

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4. Gray, Diana. Development of instruments to access physiological and physical neck pain risk factors.

Degree: 2011, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/202

► Neck pain has the potential to result in altered afferent input to the central nervous system which may thereby result in altered sensorimotor integration and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Laptop use; Reliability; Laptop questionnaire; Neck pain; Dual somatosensory evoked potentials

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Gray, D. (2011). Development of instruments to access physiological and physical neck pain risk factors. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/202

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gray, Diana. “Development of instruments to access physiological and physical neck pain risk factors.” 2011. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/202.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gray, Diana. “Development of instruments to access physiological and physical neck pain risk factors.” 2011. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

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Gray D. Development of instruments to access physiological and physical neck pain risk factors. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/202.

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Gray D. Development of instruments to access physiological and physical neck pain risk factors. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/202

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5. Daligadu, Julian. Cortical and cerebellar motor processing changes subsequent to motor training and cervical spine manipulation.

Degree: 2012, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/247

► Chronic neck pain, including subclinical neck pain (SCNP), is a significant problem that places a burden on the healthcare system. Chiropractic manipulation has shown not… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sensorimotor integration; Motor learning; Cerebellum; Transcranial magnetic stimulation; Chiropractic manipulation

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Daligadu, J. (2012). Cortical and cerebellar motor processing changes subsequent to motor training and cervical spine manipulation. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/247

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Daligadu, Julian. “Cortical and cerebellar motor processing changes subsequent to motor training and cervical spine manipulation.” 2012. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/247.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Daligadu, Julian. “Cortical and cerebellar motor processing changes subsequent to motor training and cervical spine manipulation.” 2012. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Daligadu J. Cortical and cerebellar motor processing changes subsequent to motor training and cervical spine manipulation. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/247.

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Daligadu J. Cortical and cerebellar motor processing changes subsequent to motor training and cervical spine manipulation. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/247

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6. Bosse, Jessica. Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration.

Degree: 2012, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265

► Altered afferent input resulting from neck joint dysfunction has become a growing area of study. Cervical spine manipulation, specifically in individuals with subclinical neck pain… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sensorimotor integration; Cerebellum; Motor learning; Subclinical neck pain; Somatosensory evoked potentials

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Bosse, J. (2012). Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bosse, Jessica. “Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration.” 2012. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265.

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Bosse, Jessica. “Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration.” 2012. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

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Bosse J. Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265.

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Bosse J. Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265

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7. Farid, Bassim. Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain.

Degree: 2016, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724

► Subclinical neck pain (SCNP) is recurrent neck pain marked by painful ???flare-ups??? and minimal to no pain between flare-ups. It is associated with altered proprioception,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Multisensory integration; Subclinical neck pain; Response time; Two-alternative forced-choice

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Farid, B. (2016). Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Farid, Bassim. “Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain.” 2016. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Farid, Bassim. “Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain.” 2016. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Farid B. Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724.

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Farid B. Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724

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8. MacIntosh, Lindsey. Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health.

Degree: 2017, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/798

► Post-secondary students are vulnerable to depression, anxiety and stress when faced with academic pressures. Physical activity can be beneficial in alleviating mental health symptoms, therefore,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Post-secondary; Mental health; Physical activity; Exercise; General elective course

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MacIntosh, L. (2017). Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/798

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MacIntosh, Lindsey. “Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health.” 2017. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/798.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

MacIntosh, Lindsey. “Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health.” 2017. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

MacIntosh L. Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/798.

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MacIntosh L. Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/798

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9. Andrew, Danielle. The effects of motor task complexity on sensorimotor integration: implications for healthy and subclinical populations.

Degree: 2014, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/864

► The central nervous system???s (CNS) plastic ability allows for adaptation to the various physiological changes and experiences we encounter. This occurs through dynamic shifts within… (more)

▼ The central nervous system???s (CNS) plastic ability allows for adaptation to the various physiological changes and experiences we encounter. This occurs through dynamic shifts within the connections and strengths of neural networks, altering the way in which the CNS integrates sensory information; a process termed sensorimotor integration (SMI). Plasticity is the mechanism for development and learning. However, it can also be a mechanism for maladaptive changes such as the organizational changes seen in people with overuse injuries and chronic pain. These maladaptive changes are associated with debilitating symptoms which include the deterioration of learning and retention of skills. The prevalence of repetitive strain and overuse injuries is steadily increasing given the rise of repetitive movement occupations and sedentary lifestyles. Typically, the neuroplastic changes associated with these disorders are identified with the use of neuroimaging techniques. While such techniques provide accurate imaging of the organizational changes that occur, they are expensive to provide, have long wait times and are generally only performed once symptoms have become debilitating. The investigation of repetitive movement and its effects on SMI can be combined with electrophysiological techniques such as somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) which directly measure the electrical activity of neural areas involved in learning. Understanding the processes of repetitive activity and the neuromodulatory changes which occur is fundamental in order to understand conditions which may lead to maladaptive changes that may initiate chronic pain and overuse disorders. The studies in this thesis aimed to first investigate the changes which occur following a motor learning task in neural networks of a healthy population, with attention to the cortico-subcortical and cortico-cerebellar projections which play crucial roles in motor learning and SMI. This information was then applied to a low grade neck pain population, providing insight into the early maladaptive changes which occur before the condition becomes severely chronic. The studies indicated that following a complex motor training task, significant changes in activity occurred within those cortico-subortical and cortico-cerebellar projections, known to be critical for effective learning and reiterating the importance of these areas in learning and SMI. When applied and compared to participants with current and/or recurrent neck pain, marked differences in neural areas associated with learning and SMI were seen, which was corroborated by inferior performance on the motor task. This study provides evidence that SEPs can be used as a screening tool and potential marker of the early stages of maladaptivity and the need for preventative measures. Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette.

Subjects/Keywords: Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs); Cerebellum; Sensorimotor integration (SMI); Low grade neck pain (LGNP); Motor training

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Andrew, D. (2014). The effects of motor task complexity on sensorimotor integration: implications for healthy and subclinical populations. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/864

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Andrew, Danielle. “The effects of motor task complexity on sensorimotor integration: implications for healthy and subclinical populations.” 2014. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/864.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Andrew, Danielle. “The effects of motor task complexity on sensorimotor integration: implications for healthy and subclinical populations.” 2014. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Andrew D. The effects of motor task complexity on sensorimotor integration: implications for healthy and subclinical populations. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/864.

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Andrew D. The effects of motor task complexity on sensorimotor integration: implications for healthy and subclinical populations. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/864

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10. Behbahani, Hushyar. Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults.

Degree: 2014, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/897

► Recent studies have further elucidated the properties of cardiovascular and strength training-induced changes in motor cortex (M1) plasticity (i.e. the strengthening and reorganization of neural… (more)

▼ Recent studies have further elucidated the properties of cardiovascular and strength training-induced changes in motor cortex (M1) plasticity (i.e. the strengthening and reorganization of neural connections). However, the degree of change in M1 plasticity following the completion of an exercise prescription remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine global changes in M1 plasticity of a small hand muscle in sedentary young adults following a 10 week exercise program. Electromyographic recordings were taken from the right abductor pollicis brevis (APB) muscle of 12 young subjects (5 women, 7 men; range 19-23 yrs). Subjects completed a 10 week exercise prescription consisting of two weekly resistance training sessions with a shorter aerobic session at the end as well as a third aerobic session. Exercises were changed to avoid adaptation, and aerobic session workloads were determined by heart rate response. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the left hemisphere was used to assess changes in APB motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) and input-output curve (IO curve). Changes in neural plasticity were induced using paired-associative stimulation (PAS), which consisted of 90 paired stimuli (0.05 Hz for 30 min) of median nerve electrical stimulation at the wrist followed 25 ms later by TMS to the hand area of the left M1. VO2 increased by 24.9% (P ??? 0.05; n = 13) and BDNF levels did not significantly change after 10 weeks of exercise (P = 0.623; n = 12). Resting motor threshold (RMT) taken 5 minutes (RMT5) and 30 minutes (RMT30) after PAS did not increase significantly in exercise participants. Control subjects showed a significant decrease in RMT30 MEP amplitude in response to repeating PAS after 10 weeks (P ??? 0.05; n = 11) and a significant increase in BDNF levels (P ??? 0.05; n = 8). Post-PAS IO curves in control subjects revealed a significant decrease in excitability of lower threshold motor neurons after 10 weeks. The longitudinal use of PAS appears to yield varying results and our findings indicate that exercise may induce protective benefits against the perhaps diminishing effect of PAS-induced LTP. Findings yielded different excitability levels in RMT5 and RMT30, suggesting that PAS may be used to measure capacity for early-phase and late-phase LTP distinctively in the M1. Future work examining chronic exercise and BDNF levels should aim to control confounding factors shown to influence BDNF production. Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette.

Subjects/Keywords: Motor cortex; Plasticity; Exercise; TMS; PAS

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Behbahani, H. (2014). Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/897

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Behbahani, Hushyar. “Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults.” 2014. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/897.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Behbahani, Hushyar. “Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults.” 2014. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Behbahani H. Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/897.

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Behbahani H. Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/897

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11. Riley, Patricia A. Baseline comparability to accelerometry data and changes in standing balance over the course of an athletic season using a postural sway assessment tool.

Degree: 2016, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/630

► Changes in balance ability can be a sensitive measure of post-concussion changes in brain function. However there is a need to determine the most reliable,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Balance; Concussion; Postural sway; Baseline testing; Post-concussion

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Riley, P. A. (2016). Baseline comparability to accelerometry data and changes in standing balance over the course of an athletic season using a postural sway assessment tool. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/630

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Riley, Patricia A. “Baseline comparability to accelerometry data and changes in standing balance over the course of an athletic season using a postural sway assessment tool.” 2016. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/630.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Riley, Patricia A. “Baseline comparability to accelerometry data and changes in standing balance over the course of an athletic season using a postural sway assessment tool.” 2016. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

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Riley PA. Baseline comparability to accelerometry data and changes in standing balance over the course of an athletic season using a postural sway assessment tool. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/630.

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Riley PA. Baseline comparability to accelerometry data and changes in standing balance over the course of an athletic season using a postural sway assessment tool. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/630

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

12. Williams-Bell, F. Michael. Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology.

Degree: 2016, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/975

► Firefighting is a physically demanding occupation requiring intermittent bouts of work resulting in increased levels of cardiovascular and thermal strain, while making decisions requiring higher… (more)

▼ Firefighting is a physically demanding occupation requiring intermittent bouts of work resulting in increased levels of cardiovascular and thermal strain, while making decisions requiring higher order cognitive abilities e.g. working memory, sustained attention, reaction time, spatial awareness, and information processing. These activities can take place in dangerous conditions with elevated temperatures imposing external stressors on physiological and cognitive function. Previous research has examined the impact of heat stress on cognitive function in general, but the specific influence on firefighters wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is not well understood. Specific domains of cognitive function can be assessed using computer-based neuropsychological testing batteries, such as the Cambridge Neuropsychological Automated Testing Battery (CANTAB). The CANTAB automatically records the response measures for each test and provides consistent feedback in between trials. Although the CANTAB is well established the cognitive domains it tests may not adequately capture the complexity of the specific decision making required of firefighters while on-duty. The use of serious game technology provides a possible solution to develop a more ecologically valid assessment tool capable of evaluating the specific decision making tasks required of firefighters at an emergency scenario. Thus, the current thesis aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise-induced heat stress on cognitive function in firefighters using the CANTAB testing battery and a recently developed serious game simulating the decision making tasks required of firefighters in a two-storey residential fire while walking on a treadmill. Additionally, the reliability of repeated CANTAB administrations during treadmill walking was measured and found to have reasonable overall reliability. Decrements in cognitive function (working memory and executive function were observed at a core temperature of 38.5??C and restored following an active cooling recovery protocol. However, when decision making was evaluated using the serious game scenario, task specific performance deficits were not seen during treadmill walking but impairment in memory recall was found following the active cooling recovery protocol. These findings provide fire service personnel with information regarding the cognitive implications of heat stress and the potential use of serious games to evaluate and train cognitive function during exposure to environmental stressors. Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette, McLellan, Tom.

Subjects/Keywords: Occupational physiology; Thermophysiology; Working memory; Attention; Firefighting

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Williams-Bell, F. M. (2016). Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/975

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Williams-Bell, F Michael. “Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology.” 2016. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/975.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Williams-Bell, F Michael. “Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology.” 2016. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Williams-Bell FM. Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/975.

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Williams-Bell FM. Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/975

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

13. Gourgouvelis, Joanne. Mechanisms by which exercise promotes hippocampal function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals: A feasibility study.

Degree: 2012, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/246

► Depression is one of the top ten health problems in the world, affecting millions of Canadians. Research indicates that exercise is an effective treatment for… (more)

▼ Depression is one of the top ten health problems in the world, affecting millions of Canadians. Research indicates that exercise is an effective treatment for depression but it is not clear on exactly how and why it works. Animal studies show that exercise improves the ability of the brain to function. It can even lead to new cell formation in a part of the brain called the hippocampus, which is important for memory processing. This study is investigating whether exercise may also improve hippocampal function in depressed humans. One way exercise may improve brain function is by normalizing levels of the hormone cortisol, and its toxic effects on the hippocampus. Exercise may also normalize levels of biochemical markers called cytokines involved in inflammation, while improving levels of growth factors important to brain cell function. This feasibility study aimed to develop protocols to investigate changes in hippocampal activity while participants are performing memory tests involving association of images and words in a functional magnetic resonance scanner before and after a 12 week exercise program. It also aimed to develop and validate protocols to measure changes in cortisol, cytokines and growth factors which are likely to be affected by exercise. Our preliminary imaging results revealed hippocampal dysregulation in the depressed brain, and biomarker analysis revealed abnormal concentrations of interleukin-6, vascular endothelial growth factor and salivary cortisol when compared to normal healthy controls. However, following the 12-week exercise program a more normalized pattern of hippocampal activation associated with successful memory encoding was observed. Additionally, biomarker concentrations either resembled or were closer to normal healthy values. Over the long term, the project arising from this feasibility study has the potential to provide a tool to improve exercise prescription, to predict exercise responders and to guide development of combined treatment approaches related to biochemical markers in order to optimize depression outcomes for Canadians. Advisors/Committee Members: Yielder, Paul, Murphy, Bernadette.

Subjects/Keywords: Depression; Exercise; Hippocampus; Memory processing

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Gourgouvelis, J. (2012). Mechanisms by which exercise promotes hippocampal function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals: A feasibility study. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/246

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gourgouvelis, Joanne. “Mechanisms by which exercise promotes hippocampal function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals: A feasibility study.” 2012. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/246.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gourgouvelis, Joanne. “Mechanisms by which exercise promotes hippocampal function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals: A feasibility study.” 2012. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Gourgouvelis J. Mechanisms by which exercise promotes hippocampal function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals: A feasibility study. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/246.

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Gourgouvelis J. Mechanisms by which exercise promotes hippocampal function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals: A feasibility study. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/246

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

14. Dancey, Erin Margaret. The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration.

Degree: 2012, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/266

► Sensorimotor integration (SMI) is the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to integrate afferent (incoming) information from different body parts and formulate appropriate motor… (more)

▼ Sensorimotor integration (SMI) is the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to integrate afferent (incoming) information from different body parts and formulate appropriate motor output to muscles. Effective sensorimotor integration is essential when learning new skills and when performing tasks at home and in the workplace (Rothwell &Rosenkranz, 2005). The overall aim of this thesis is to investigate the effect of acute experimental pain on sensorimotor processing. The primary outcome is the effect of acute experimental pain on somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) peaks. Secondary outcomes include the effect of pain on motor performance and the interactive effect of pain and motor training on SEP peaks. As expected for the placebo condition, no significant differences were found in any of the post-placebo peaks. Contrary to what was expected for the placebo condition, the only peak to be significantly different post-motor learning was the N24 peak. Contrary to what was expected, there were no significant differences for any of the peaks following capsaicin application. One of the secondary outcomes was the interactive effect of pain and motor learning on SEP peaks. The only peak to show any significant differences post-intervention/post-motor learning was the N24 peak. Another secondary outcome was the effect of pain on motor performance. In terms of accuracy, no significant differences were found for either condition following motor learning. However, the data does show a trend towards improved accuracy for the subjects in the intervention group while the subjects in the placebo show a trend towards decreased accuracy. As expected, there was a significant decrease in reaction time for both conditions post-motor learning. However, contrary to what was expected, reaction time decreased to a greater extent in the intervention condition as compared to the placebo condition. It was anticipated that the reaction time would decrease to a greater extent in the placebo condition as it was hypothesized that pain would negatively impact motor performance. It is suspected that the effect of the pain induced by the capsaicin made the motor training task more difficult and participants would have had to focus greater attentional resources to learn the task which lead to the enhanced performance following motor training. Advisors/Committee Members: Yielder, Paul, Murphy, Bernadette.

Subjects/Keywords: Sensorimotor integration; SMI; Motor performance; Effect of pain; Somatosensory evoked potential; SEP

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Dancey, E. M. (2012). The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/266

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dancey, Erin Margaret. “The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration.” 2012. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/266.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dancey, Erin Margaret. “The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration.” 2012. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Dancey EM. The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/266.

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Council of Science Editors:

Dancey EM. The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/266

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

15. Raj, Amita. Modulation of corticospinal excitability during arm cycling in humans.

Degree: 2013, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/341

► Animal studies have shown that the basic pattern for locomotor activities are generated via neural networks found in the spinal cord, referred to as central… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cycling; Supraspinal; Spinal; Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); Transmastoid electrical stimulation

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Raj, A. (2013). Modulation of corticospinal excitability during arm cycling in humans. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/341

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Raj, Amita. “Modulation of corticospinal excitability during arm cycling in humans.” 2013. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/341.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Raj, Amita. “Modulation of corticospinal excitability during arm cycling in humans.” 2013. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Raj A. Modulation of corticospinal excitability during arm cycling in humans. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/341.

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Council of Science Editors:

Raj A. Modulation of corticospinal excitability during arm cycling in humans. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/341

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

16. Debison-Larabie, Chadwick. Examining the relationship between cervical anthropometics, head kinematics and cervical muscle responses to sudden head perturbations in competitive ice hockey players.

Degree: 2016, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/662

► Sex differences in neck muscle characteristics may explain the higher incidence of concussions in female hockey players. The purpose of this study was to examine… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Perturbations; Head acceleration; Muscle activation; HC/NC ratio; Estimated TNV

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Debison-Larabie, C. (2016). Examining the relationship between cervical anthropometics, head kinematics and cervical muscle responses to sudden head perturbations in competitive ice hockey players. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/662

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Debison-Larabie, Chadwick. “Examining the relationship between cervical anthropometics, head kinematics and cervical muscle responses to sudden head perturbations in competitive ice hockey players.” 2016. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/662.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Debison-Larabie, Chadwick. “Examining the relationship between cervical anthropometics, head kinematics and cervical muscle responses to sudden head perturbations in competitive ice hockey players.” 2016. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Debison-Larabie C. Examining the relationship between cervical anthropometics, head kinematics and cervical muscle responses to sudden head perturbations in competitive ice hockey players. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/662.

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Council of Science Editors:

Debison-Larabie C. Examining the relationship between cervical anthropometics, head kinematics and cervical muscle responses to sudden head perturbations in competitive ice hockey players. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/662

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

17. Doss, Ramez. Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population.

Degree: 2017, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/783

► The daily routine of nurses and other caregivers is physically demanding and in turn, the profession is at a high risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders; Feedback; Student nurse; Patient handling; Low back pain

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Doss, R. (2017). Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/783

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Doss, Ramez. “Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population.” 2017. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/783.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Doss, Ramez. “Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population.” 2017. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Doss R. Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/783.

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Council of Science Editors:

Doss R. Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/783

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

18. Dancey, Erin. The effect of experimental pain on neural function and motor learning.

Degree: 2017, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/786

► This thesis investigated whether acute experimental pain interacts with motor learning acquisition to create adaptive and maladaptive changes in neural function. The first study consisted… (more)

▼ This thesis investigated whether acute experimental pain interacts with motor learning acquisition to create adaptive and maladaptive changes in neural function. The first study consisted of two experiments where we determined the interactive effects of acute pain versus control (Experiment 1) and local versus remote acute pain (Experiment 2) on motor learning and sensorimotor processing and provided supportive evidence for early somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) peaks as markers for sensorimotor integration (SMI) and acute pain. Motor performance was better in the presence of pain pre-motor learning and motor learning retention improved in the presence of local pain. A limitation of this first study was that performance saturation occurred and therefore we used a more complex tracing task for the subsequent studies. Our second SEP study The interactive effect of acute pain and motor learning acquisition on sensorimotor integration and motor learning outcomes provides corroboration for the enhancement of motor learning while in acute pain. In addition, the changes in the amplitudes of SEP peaks suggests that SEP peak alterations reflect neurophysiological alterations accompanying both motor learning acquisition and mild acute pain. Improved motor learning acquisition during acute pain may be the result of increased attention or increased arousal, and therefore we concluded that it was important to compare the effects of local versus remote versus contralateral acute pain in conjunction with a complex motor learning task which was the focus of the third study. Our third study found that motor learning occurred in the presence of mild acute pain and there were no significant differences in motor learning acquisition or retention between three groups that had capsaicin applied at different locations. We hypothesized that improved motor learning acquisition during acute pain may have been caused through increased arousal. For the fourth study we explored the effect of acute pain on neuroplasticity of the motor cortex (MI) by using input-output curves elicited via transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The acute pain in this study was shown to negate the increase in slope that was observed for the control group despite having a positive impact on motor learning acquisition. Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette, Yielder, Paul.

Subjects/Keywords: Acute pain; Motor learning; Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs); Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

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Dancey, E. (2017). The effect of experimental pain on neural function and motor learning. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/786

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dancey, Erin. “The effect of experimental pain on neural function and motor learning.” 2017. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/786.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dancey, Erin. “The effect of experimental pain on neural function and motor learning.” 2017. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Dancey E. The effect of experimental pain on neural function and motor learning. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/786.

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Council of Science Editors:

Dancey E. The effect of experimental pain on neural function and motor learning. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/786

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

19. O'Brien, Sinead. Assessing neurophysiological and behavioural outcomes of the proximal upper limb muscles in response to novel motor skill acquisition.

Degree: 2017, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/824

► A single session of motor training with the distal upper limb muscles leads to changes in brain and spinal cord processing. However, the neuroplastic response… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Somatosensory evoked potentials; Motor training; Sensorimotor integration; Upper-limb; Motor learning

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O'Brien, S. (2017). Assessing neurophysiological and behavioural outcomes of the proximal upper limb muscles in response to novel motor skill acquisition. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/824

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O'Brien, Sinead. “Assessing neurophysiological and behavioural outcomes of the proximal upper limb muscles in response to novel motor skill acquisition.” 2017. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/824.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

O'Brien, Sinead. “Assessing neurophysiological and behavioural outcomes of the proximal upper limb muscles in response to novel motor skill acquisition.” 2017. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

O'Brien S. Assessing neurophysiological and behavioural outcomes of the proximal upper limb muscles in response to novel motor skill acquisition. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/824.

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O'Brien S. Assessing neurophysiological and behavioural outcomes of the proximal upper limb muscles in response to novel motor skill acquisition. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/824

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

20. Gilley, Ryan. Exploring lateralized sensorimotor processing using somatosensory evoked potentials.

Degree: 2017, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/831

► Differences exist between the two upper limbs in the chosen motor control strategy when moving in dynamic environments. To date, a large body of literature… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Somatosensory evoked potentials; Laterality; Sensorimotor integrations; Motor learning; Motor control

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Gilley, R. (2017). Exploring lateralized sensorimotor processing using somatosensory evoked potentials. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/831

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gilley, Ryan. “Exploring lateralized sensorimotor processing using somatosensory evoked potentials.” 2017. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/831.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gilley, Ryan. “Exploring lateralized sensorimotor processing using somatosensory evoked potentials.” 2017. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Gilley R. Exploring lateralized sensorimotor processing using somatosensory evoked potentials. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/831.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gilley R. Exploring lateralized sensorimotor processing using somatosensory evoked potentials. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/831

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

21. Zabihhosseinian, Mahboobeh. Alteration in neck neuromuscular responses and upper limb proprioception in response to neck muscle fatigue.

Degree: 2014, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/898

► Neck and upper limb disorders constitute two of the most frequent musculoskeletal problems that place a huge burden on the healthcare system. Neck muscles have… (more)

▼ Neck and upper limb disorders constitute two of the most frequent musculoskeletal problems that place a huge burden on the healthcare system. Neck muscles have a very high density of muscle sensory input to the central nervous system (CNS) and are known to play an important role in sensory motor integration of upper limb movements. The CNS uses the position of the head and neck in interpretation of upper limb joint position sense (JPS). Therefore, any altered neuromuscular function of the cervical extensors has the potential to impair the awareness of upper limb joint position which is critical for carrying out smooth, purposeful movements. Despite this, only a small amount of basic science research has attempted to explore the relationship between altered afferent input from the neck on both neck and upper limb neuromuscular control. Additionally, the cervical flexion relaxation ratio (FRR) is a reliable and reproducible neuromuscular marker, which has been shown to differentiate between neck pain patients and healthy controls, and presents an objective way to measure changes in neuromuscular function. Induction of fatigue provides an experimental method for altering afferent input from the neck muscles to the CNS, enabling the effects of both neck muscle function and upper limb JPS to be investigated in an experimental setting. Studies in this thesis sought to investigate whether the elbow JPS and neck FRR can be altered by fatigue of the cervical extensor muscles (CEM). This study revealed that CEM fatigue decreased the cervical FRR, by increasing the EMG activity in relaxation phase, and reduced the accuracy of elbow joint position matching in healthy individuals. Whereas, slightly expanded the FRR in subclinical neck pain patients, by increasing the EMG activity in re-extension phase. This work has important implications for our understanding of the mechanisms that the CNS uses to stabilize the neck in the face of altered afferent input, and the implications that this may have for upper limb proprioception and associated motor performance. Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette, Holmes, Michael.

Subjects/Keywords: Proprioception; Elbow Joint Position Sense; Cervical Extensor Muscles; Fatigue; Flexion Relaxation Ratio

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Zabihhosseinian, M. (2014). Alteration in neck neuromuscular responses and upper limb proprioception in response to neck muscle fatigue. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/898

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zabihhosseinian, Mahboobeh. “Alteration in neck neuromuscular responses and upper limb proprioception in response to neck muscle fatigue.” 2014. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/898.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zabihhosseinian, Mahboobeh. “Alteration in neck neuromuscular responses and upper limb proprioception in response to neck muscle fatigue.” 2014. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Zabihhosseinian M. Alteration in neck neuromuscular responses and upper limb proprioception in response to neck muscle fatigue. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/898.

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Zabihhosseinian M. Alteration in neck neuromuscular responses and upper limb proprioception in response to neck muscle fatigue. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/898

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

22. Gourgouvelis, Joanne. Mechanisms by which exercise promotes cognitive function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals.

Degree: 2017, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/973

► Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating disease characterized by low mood, memory deficits, poor sleep quality and alterations in biochemical markers associated with neuroplasticity.… (more)

▼ Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating disease characterized by low mood, memory deficits, poor sleep quality and alterations in biochemical markers associated with neuroplasticity. Less than half of MDD patients receive an efficacious treatment, warranting the need for novel treatment strategies. Exercise as an add-on therapy is a promising approach shown to improve mood, however, its mechanism of action remains unknown. To advance our understanding of the mechanisms by which exercise affects brain function this thesis studied both healthy and MDD individuals. Study One used a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) subsequent memory paradigm to investigate the effects of an eight-week exercise intervention on neural function in healthy and MDD groups. FMRI results showed significant deactivation in the hippocampus and across several memory-associated regions in both groups suggesting a potential increase in neural efficiency. Study Two evaluated exercise as an add-on to antidepressant medication (ADM) and cognitive behavioural group therapy (CBGT) for MDD. Exercise led to a robust decrease in depression scores (p=0.007, d=2.06), with 75% of the patients achieving either response or remission compared to 25% of those who received ADM and CBGT only. Exercise also led to greater improvements in sleep quality (p=0.046, d=1.28), cognitive function (p=0.046, d=1.08) and plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), p=0.003, d=6.46. Furthermore, BDNF was positively correlated with improvements in depression (p=0.002, R2 = 0.50) and sleep quality (p=0.011, R2 = 0.38). Study Three found that exercise for healthy, young adults did not improve cognitive performance or biomarkers, despite the neural changes seen in the fMRI study. Overall, this thesis demonstrates that exercise promotes neuroplasticity in both healthy and MDD patients, substantially improving mood and cognitive performance in MDD. Plasma BDNF levels and sleep quality appear to be good indicators of treatment response and potential biomarkers associated with the clinical recovery of MDD. Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette, Yielder, Paul.

Subjects/Keywords: Exercise; Major depressive disorder; BDNF; Cytokines

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Gourgouvelis, J. (2017). Mechanisms by which exercise promotes cognitive function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/973

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gourgouvelis, Joanne. “Mechanisms by which exercise promotes cognitive function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals.” 2017. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/973.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gourgouvelis, Joanne. “Mechanisms by which exercise promotes cognitive function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals.” 2017. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Gourgouvelis J. Mechanisms by which exercise promotes cognitive function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/973.

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Gourgouvelis J. Mechanisms by which exercise promotes cognitive function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/973

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

23. Karellas, Antonia. The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration.

Degree: 2018, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057

► Subclinical neck pain (SCNP) is defined as neck pain of mild to moderate severity for which individuals have not yet been treated. This condition is… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Multisensory Integration (MSI); Subclinical neck pain (SCNP); Electroencephalography (EEG); Event related potential (ERP)

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Karellas, A. (2018). The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Karellas, Antonia. “The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration.” 2018. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Karellas, Antonia. “The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration.” 2018. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Karellas A. The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057.

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Council of Science Editors:

Karellas A. The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

24. McCracken, Heather. Audiovisual multisensory integration in young adults with and without a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Degree: 2018, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1058

► Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with behavioural and neurophysiological characteristics. Several cortical structures that are altered in ADHD are involved in the process… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Multisensory integration; ADHD; EEG; Response time; Audiovisual

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McCracken, H. (2018). Audiovisual multisensory integration in young adults with and without a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1058

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McCracken, Heather. “Audiovisual multisensory integration in young adults with and without a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.” 2018. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1058.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McCracken, Heather. “Audiovisual multisensory integration in young adults with and without a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.” 2018. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

McCracken H. Audiovisual multisensory integration in young adults with and without a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1058.

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Council of Science Editors:

McCracken H. Audiovisual multisensory integration in young adults with and without a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1058

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

25. Russell, Matthew S. The effect of neck muscle fatigue on shoulder humeral rotation proprioception.

Degree: 2019, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1116

► Fatigue of the cervical extensor muscles (CEM) is thought to disrupt afferent feedback from postural mechanoreceptors as it has been observed to cause decrements in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Proprioception; Shoulder Joint Position Sense (JPS); Cervical Extensor Muscles (CEM); Upper Limb Degrees of Freedom (DOF); Humeral rotation

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Russell, M. S. (2019). The effect of neck muscle fatigue on shoulder humeral rotation proprioception. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1116

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Russell, Matthew S. “The effect of neck muscle fatigue on shoulder humeral rotation proprioception.” 2019. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 18, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1116.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Russell, Matthew S. “The effect of neck muscle fatigue on shoulder humeral rotation proprioception.” 2019. Web. 18 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Russell MS. The effect of neck muscle fatigue on shoulder humeral rotation proprioception. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1116.

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Council of Science Editors:

Russell MS. The effect of neck muscle fatigue on shoulder humeral rotation proprioception. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1116

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