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The Effect of Cardiovascular Fatigue on Performance of the Forward-Step-Down Test
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Bruce Fatigue Protocol for Fatigue. Completed, enrolled 18 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study investigates the effect that performing a cardiovascular maximum effort test (the Bruce treadmill protocol) has on performance of the Forward-Step-Down Test (FSDT). The FSDT is performed prior to the fatigue protocol as a baseline measurement, then at 1, 5, and 10 minutes after the fatigue protocol. Participants much reach a certain heart rate (within 10 bpm) of their age predicted maximum heart rate to ensure that the fatigue protocol reaches a maximum fatiguing effort.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participant will perform the Bruce protocol as a fatigue stimulus to examine the impact of fatigue on the FSDT