Title: Calling Recreational Athletes! Chance to receive $20 for Participation in Athletic Research Study (IRB #2242213)
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“RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REACTION TIME AND LIMB DOMINANCE ON DIRECTIONAL CHANGES DURING RUNNING”
IRB #2242213
Participants are needed for a research study conducted by Cole Geschwender in the Biomechanics Laboratory at Ball State University under the supervision of Dr. Clark Dickin!
Why:
- To examine the influence of reaction time on joint mechanics and forces during a sidestep cut
Who:
- Recreational or competitive athletes between the ages of 18-35 who actively participate in soccer, football, rugby, field hockey, basketball, or lacrosse. Active participation is at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise towards the specific sport
- You must be free from orthopedic or neurological conditions that would limit ability to run or cut at maximal speed
- No previous ligament injury or surgery on either leg, current lower limb pain or injury
What:
- Completing the session in its entirety will create an equal opportunity to receive 1 of 2, $20 Tango Gift Cards
- You will be asked to complete one data collection session
- You will be asked to perform unanticipated sidestep cuts both to the right and left
- Cuts will be in response to a displayed image telling you to either cut, stop, or continue straight
- 20-30 total cuts
- Total time commitment approximately 90 minutes
- You will be asked to perform a series of reaction time tasks
- You will be required to wear compressive clothing during testing (provided by Ball State Biomechanics Laboratory)
- You will be asked to complete a Health History Questionnaire
Where:
- Biomechanics Laboratory at Ball State University (HP 309/311)
- Parking available if coming from off campus
For more information, please contact Cole Geschwender (cole.geschwender@bsu.edu) or the Biomechanics Laboratory (765) 285-5178
Principal Investigator: Dr. Clark Dickin (dcdickin@bsu.edu)