College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 06:27:50
Major
Exercise Science
Honors Course
5550:430
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
The research question that this experiment aims to answer is: "How does bone density and muscle mass of the upper and lower leg differ contralaterally in individuals who have had an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?" This project will examine how an ACL injury affects the bone density and muscle mass of both the upper and lower leg by comparing these values in the injured vs. the uninjured leg. We will acquire bone density and muscle mass values using a DEXA scan (x-ray imaging). In comparing the contralateral values, we will be able to identify if individuals who have suffered an ACL injury are at an increased risk for musculoskeletal injury or for developing conditions, such as osteoporosis, in the future.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Ronald Otterstetter
First Reader
Melissa Smith
Second Reader
Dr. Rachele Kappler
Honors Faculty Advisor
Melissa Smith
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Beitko, Rebecca and Anenson, Carly, "Effect of an ACL tear on bone density and muscle mass contralaterally" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1583.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1583
Cover Sheet-Beitko
2022-04-28 Signed Cover Sheet_Anenson_Beitko.pdf (479 kB)
Cover Sheet Anenson