Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pressure Pain Threshold
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia (EIH) is a lessening of pain sensitivity in response to an acute bout of exercise. Limited research has examined the effects of expectations on EIH during a dynamic resistance training during different intensities. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the effects of positive and negative expectations on EIH.
Detailed Description
Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and consent to participate will attend one testing session that is approximately one hour. Baseline Pressure Pain Threshold will be measured followed by random assignment to one of four study arms.
Investigators
Abigail Wilson
Assistant Professor
University of Central Florida
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Pain Free
Exclusion Criteria
- •Non-English speaking
- •Regular use of prescription pain medications
- •Current or history of chronic pain condition
- •Currently taking blood-thinning medication
- •Any blood clotting disorder, such as hemophilia
- •Systemic medical condition known to affect sensation, such as uncontrolled diabetes or neurological conditions
- •Not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+)
- •Not have had Surgery, injury, or fracture within the past 6 months
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pressure Pain Threshold
Time Frame: Change from baseline immediately after exercise
Pressure Pain Threshold will be applied with a digital algometer before and after the exercise intervention.