IMPACTS Lab attends at the 2025 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Conference
From October 15-18 October, some students from the IMPACTS Lab had the opportunity to present their research at the CSEP 2025 Conference in London, Ontario. Here’s an overview of their research contributions in the areas of mobility, aging, and frailty:
- Jocelyn Waghorn (Poster) – Examining the Relation Between Lower-Limb Functional Performance Measures and Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes by Varying Frailty Levels
🔍 Lower-limb function strongly relates to osteoarthritis outcomes, especially in frailer individuals. Strategies are needed to help vulnerable adults maintain function and joint health. - Sophie Rayner (Poster) – The association between physical activity and frailty index within the British cohort study
🔍 More sedentary time = higher frailty. Replacing just 30 minutes of sedentary time with light or moderate-to-vigorous activity can make a difference. - Madeline Shivgulam (Free Communication) – Characterizing posture in long-term care & the relation of habitual postures with frailty
🔍 Older adults in long term care spend most of their day sitting or lying. Promoting upright time, sit-to-stand transitions, and knee-bent sitting rather than lying are warranted for frailty management. - Molly Courish (Poster) – The Relationship Between Walking Speed & Frailty Among Those Living With and Without Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Study of Adults from the COMPASS_ND Study
🔍 Faster gait speed is linked to lower frailty levels in neurodegenerative populations. Enhancing gait speed may be key to reducing frailty in vulnerable groups. - Emily MacDonald (Poster) – Relation of Sit-to-Stand Transition Frequency and Velocity on Executive Function in Young Adults
🔍 Surprisingly, faster transitions may be linked to poorer cognitive performance. A fascinating look at mobility and cognition in youth.
👏 Congratulations to all presenters for sharing their work.