Publications by authors named "Emily A M Gerson"
New Findings: What is the central question of this study? What is the effect of lowering the normally occurring work of breathing on the electrical activity and pressure generated by the diaphragm during submaximal exercise in healthy humans? What is the main finding and its importance? Ventilatory assist during exercise elicits a proportional lowering of both the work performed by the diaphragm and diaphragm electrical activity. These findings have implications for exercise training studies using proportional assist ventilation to reduce diaphragm work in patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
Abstract: We hypothesized that when a proportional assist ventilator (PAV) is applied in order to reduce the pressure generated by the diaphragm, there would be a corresponding reduction in electrical activity of the diaphragm.
Quantifying the mechanical work of breathing in men and women during rowing.
Eur J Appl Physiol
February 2020
Purpose: To quantify the mechanical work of breathing (W) during an indoor rowing test in men and women. Additionally, to compare sex-based differences in the W and its components through a rowing test.
Methods: Fifteen collegiate rowers were recruited (8 women/7 men) and performed a 2000 m rowing test on a rowing ergometer.