Publications by authors named "Joseph T Pastina"
J Sports Sci
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated whether the running power (RP) measured by the Stryd footpod device remains consistent when switching between training shoes and high-performance racing shoes (HPRS).
- - Fourteen trained runners participated in treadmill tests, revealing that RP was not significantly different across shoe types, but the metabolic power (W) was about 5% lower when wearing HPRS.
- - The findings suggest that while RP and W are related within shoe types, runners should take their shoe type into account when using RP to estimate W for both training and racing.
Cannabis Cannabinoid Res
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The pilot study aimed to investigate the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) cream on muscle soreness and performance after exercise in a group of 28 untrained participants.
- Participants were divided into three groups (CBD, placebo, and control) and underwent a fatigue protocol, applying the respective creams before assessing muscle soreness and performance metrics.
- The study found no significant benefits of CBD cream for muscle recovery, as participants using the placebo reported greater perceived recovery than the control group, suggesting CBD cream may not be an effective treatment for soreness or performance enhancement.
