Study/Project

Description

Faculty

Contact

Physical activity, cognition, and complex mobility (LIFE-A)

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a long-term physical activity program on cognition and complex mobility in older adults.  This study is an ancillary to the LIFE trial.

Dr. Katula

Dr. Marsh

Dr. Katula

Lifestyle Interventions and Independence For Elders (LIFE)

The major goal of this project is to provide definite evidence in the use of physical exercise to prevent physical and mobility disability in older persons.

Dr. Marsh

Dr. Marsh

START

Long-term strength training on clinical and mechanistic outcomes in knee osteoarthritis patients.

Dr. Messier

Dr. Mihalko

Hannah Kaylor

TRAILS

This is a competitive renewal of the TRAILS grant that will follow runners injured in TRAILS to determine if and how they recover from injuries.

Dr. Messier

Dr. Mihalko

Monica Carpenter

HELPS

HELPS is a medically directed, chronic disease prevention program designed to develop healthy lifestyle habits through state-of-the-art exercise and nutrition interventions for members for the WFU/Winston-Salem community.  Interns will gain experience in exercise testing as well as exercise prescription and monitoring of vital signs.

Dr. Brubaker

Andrea Cox

Rehabilitation for Breast Cancer Study

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of conducting a comprehensive rehabilitation program for women immediately following the completion of their breast cancer treatment.

Dr. Mihalko

Dr. Brubaker

Dr. Mihalko

Weight Management Clinic

This Clinic is a comprehensive program that incorporates behavioral, nutrition, exercise, and medical components into patients weight loss plan.  Students will work primarily with the exercise physiologist, but will also have opportunities to get involved with the other components based on their interest.  This is located near Jonestown Road and Country Club Road. 

Dr. Miller

Dr. Miller