Muscle Physiology Lab

 

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Department of Kinesiology
30 Eastman Lane, 22 Totman Bldg
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: 413-545-5305
Lab Director: Jane Kent-Braun, Ph.D.

Would you like to participate in a study?

We are currently recruting for the following studies: For more detail on the studies click here, or call us at (413)-545-5305

Study:
Researcher:
Compensation:
Requirements:
Knee Extensor Fatigue: Effects of Age and Contraction Type
Damien Callahan
$75
  • Women aged 65-80 years
    • non-smoker
    • having trouble getting around
Comparison of Oxidative Capacity of Two Muscle Groups
Ryan Larsen
$50
  • Men and Women aged 65-80 years
    • non-smoker
    • no significant medical history
    • active runners of 30 miles/week
Effect of Old Age on the Energetic Cost of a Muscle Twitch
Mike Tevald
$100
  • Men age: 21-35 and 65-80 years
    • non-smoker
    • no significant medical history
    • relatively sedentary
Muscle Fatigue and Oxidative Capacity in Two Muscle Groups
Mike Tevald
$75
  • Men age: 21-35 and 65-80 years
    • non-smoker
    • relatively sedentary
Strength & Multiple Sclerosis
Linda Chung
 
  • Men and Women age :30-60 years
    • with or without Multiple Sclerosis
      • All subtypes of MS welcome
    • non-smokers
Knee Extensor: Fatigue & Velocity
Damien Callahan
 
  • Women age: 21-35 and 65-80 years
    • non-smoker
    • relatively sedentary

If you are interested in participating or would like more information please contact us:

Email:
muscle@kin.umass.edu

Phone:
(413) 545-5305
(413) 545-2906 (fax)

Mailing Address:
Muscle Physiology Lab
University of Massachusetts
Department of Kinesiology
30 Eastman Lane
110 Totman
Amherst, MA 01003