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Exercise Physiology Study Seeking Participants

The Applied Exercise Physiology and Vascular Health Lab in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences are conducting studies to better understand the physiological impacts of blood-flow restriction exercise (IRB 24-12-389, IRB 24-10-368). 

We are looking for participants over the summer and fall. Participants will be compensated with Starbucks gift card for their time and effort! 

Who are we looking for? 

  • 18-45 years old
  • Does not have any vascular diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension. 
Please scan the QR code in the attached flyer for more screening questions. 

What will you be asked to do? 

Depending on which study you are interested, you may be asked to do the followings: 

  • Visit the lab at least once (45-60 minutes, Auerbach 324)
  • Quiet resting in lying, seated, and standing
  • Complete four sessions of leg press exercise (<5 minutes)
  • Six blood pressure measurements
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Jinghui Yang at jiyang@hartford.edu.