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An intergroup analysis investigating the effects of holding a side handrail support on oxygen uptake values during the completion of the Chester Step Test
No full textThis dissertation investigates what effects a side handrail support has on oxygen uptake during the completion of the Chester Step Test (CST) in younger healthy individuals, older healthy individuals and in cardiac patients who are participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme. This study was an intergroup analysis project which collaborated with two other University of Chester MSc research projects. Fifteen young healthy participants (5 males, 10 females), ten older healthy participants (3 males, 7 females) and seven cardiac patients (7 males, 0 females) were recruited for this study. The study followed a repeated measures design. The younger healthy participants completed three test protocols; performing the CST hands free, holding onto a side handrail with one hand and holding onto a side handrail with two hands. Due to time limitations, the older healthy participants and cardiac patients completed two CSTs; hands free and holding onto a side handrail with one hand. Oxygen uptake ( O2), heart rate (HR), metabolic equivalents (METs) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded at each stage of the CST. The exercise test was terminated if the participant: managed to complete all five stages of the CST, appeared to be stressed and indicated that they wanted to stop, reached their target heart rate point of 80% HR maximum or recorded an RPE value ≥ 15. Results: In all three testing groups, handrail support was found to have no statistically significant effects (p < 0.05) on O2 values at each stage of the CST. Handrail support was also found to have no statistically significent effects (p < 0.05) on MET, HR and RPE values in the three testing groups at each stage of the CST. The majority of participants found that handrail support made the test feel easier with 93% of the healthy young individuals, 57% of the older healthy participant group, and 86% of the cardiac patients stating that they preferred the test when handrail holding was allowed in comparison to hands free. Conclusion: In accordance with the findings by Barnett (2010), the current study found that handrail support had no statistically significant effect on oxygen uptake values when individuals performed the CST. Results from the current study provide encouraging support for the use of a side handrail support during the CST when testing both healthy individuals and cardiac patients in a cardiac rehabilitation setting
Marriner S. Eccles, correspondence with Congressmen Chester Bowles and George Bush
No full textCorrespondence of Marriner S. Eccles with Roger Boas, candidate for Congress in 1972; Chester Bowles, U.S. Representative from Connecticut in 1959; Philip Burton, U.S. Representative from California in 1967; and George Bush, U.S. Representative from Texas in 1969
Providing health care for the homeless population: An evaluation of Chester City Homeless PMS pilot
No full textThis project evaluates the Chester City Homeless PMS pilot. Homeless people, when compared to the general population, have poor health, one reason being their infrequent use of health care services. In 2001 a PMS pilot to provide primary health care to homeless people was established in Chester.West Cheshire Primary Care Trus
Letter from Chester Dixon to S. B. Simmons
No full textLetter from Chester Dixon to S. B. Simmons, concerning his teaching experiences
The effect of beta blockers on heart rate response during the Chester Step Test
No full textThe objective of this study is to ascertain that as the intensity of exercise increases through the stages of the Chester Step Test (CST) does the difference between the beta blocked(BB) and the non beta blocked(NBB) participants heart rate(HR) response increase. The study utilised a repeated measures design. Twenty males with a mean age of 58.9 (±6.1) taking Beta Blocker medication completed the CST on two occasions within one week of another. A further Seven males and thirteen females with mean age 61.5 (± 6.3) who were not taking Beta Blockers data from previous study data using the Chester Step Test was used to compare the HR and Rating of Perceived Exertion(RPE) responses at each stage of the CST. Each stage of the CST lasted two minutes after which HR and RPE were collected until the participant achieved 80% of predicted Maximum Heart Rate or RPE 15. HR was significantly different between the two groups at each stage of the CST p=<0.05. RPE was significantly different between the two groups at each stage of the CST p=<0.05. Limits of Agreement suggested test-re-test reliability of the CST for BB participants with the worse case HR being 11bpm above the mean in the final stage of the CST. The data suggests that as intensity of exercise increases as does the difference between the BB and NBB HR response. The data implies there may be some sex differences which will need investigating further. RPE was shown to be significantly different between the two groups. The data also showed that the CST is reliable for participants taking BB
Reliability and validity of the Chester treadmill walk test for the prediction of aerobic capacity
No full textThe aim of this dissertaion is to assess the validity and reliability of the Chester Treadmill Walk test (CTWT) for the prediction of aerobic capacity. Four males and three females aged 25.1 (±3.3) years old that were active and healthy volunteered to take part in this study. The CTWT was carried out on two separate days and on the third occasion participants completed a maximal test called the Bruce Protocol treadmill test. Each day of testing was separated by no longer than seven days. Heart rate and RPE were measured during the sub-maximal testing and heart rate, RPE and VO2 were measured during the maximal testing. The bias ±95% limits of agreement technique was used to assess the validity of the CTWT against the maximal testing. No significant differences were found between trial one and maximal testing (0.226) and between trial two and maximal testing (0.252). The CTWT showed over-estimations in VO2max in trial one and trial two by 4.0±15.4 ml•kg-1•min-1 and 4.8±19.7 ml•kg-1•min-1 respectively. Trial one, two and maximal testing obtained VO2max mean values of 49.5±7.8, 50.3±8.4 and 45.5±10.7 ml•kg-1•min-1 respectiviely. 95% LoA technique found an over-estimation of HRmax by 6.4±14.6 beats/min, woth no significant difference found (0.062). ICC and 95% LoA techniques were used to assess VO2 (-0.8±5.2 ml•kg-1•min-1), HR (3.0 ±2.8bpm) and RPE (-0.2±0.6) reliability between trial one and trial two. ICC of 0.95, 0.99 and 0.99 were found between trial one and two in VO2, HR and RPE respectively. It is questionable whether or not the CTWT is a valid sub-maximal test to conduct, however it was found to be a reliable test. VO2max was over-estimated in both trials when compared to actual VO2max but positive relationships were found between the HR and RPE values in trial one and trial two
Erie canal aqueduct
No full textColor slide of a stone arch bridge built over a former waterway. Handwritten caption by Chester H. Liebs reads "Erie Canal Aqueduct Route 55, S. of Amsterdam N.Y.
Brainerd Institute, Chester, So. Ca.
No full textSigned at end: S. Loomis, Principal.Mode of access: Internet
[Letter from Chester E. Ollison to W. S. McCree - February 3, 1953]
No full textOnionskin carbon copy of a letter from Chester E. Ollison, Appeals Counselor of the Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas, to W. S. McCree, President of the Board of Trustees, Pecos Independent School District in Pecos, Texas, dated February 3,1953. The letter refers to a petition received from patrons of Pecos ISD regarding segregation of children of Spanish-speaking ancestry. Ollison outlines steps the school district is to take in addressing the issues cited in the petition
Telegram from S. B. Simmons to Chester Jenkins
No full textTelegram from S. B. Simmons to Chester Jenkins, concerning meeting
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