The aim of this study is to determine whether adults with PWS who present no cognitive impairment demonstrate: 1) a different muscle structure than adults without the syndrome; 2) deficits in voluntary and involuntary activation of skeletal muscle compared to adults without the syndrome; 3) altered muscular activation during gait and 4) impaired vestibular input for sustaining standing balance.
The study will require one short visit (3-4 hours) to California State University Fullerton. During the visit participants will have their height, weight, and body composition measured and will complete movement-related tests including force, balance, and walking.Participants will also have an ultrasound of the muscles in their legs. Participants will receive a copy of the body composition scan, a 3D analysis of their specific walking pattern, information regarding their balance, maximal force testing, $50 cash at the end of the visit, and will be reimbursed for mileage for the visits to CSUF up to 200 miles roundtrip.
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If you are interested in participating, please submit your information through our “Contact Us” page or call or e-mail Dr. Daniela Rubin or Dr. Derek Pamukoff at:
Dr. Daniela Rubin: (657) 278-4704; drubin@fullerton.edu
Dr. Derek Pamukoff: (657) 278-3433; dpamukoff@fullerton.edu
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