Dear Students,
We are inviting healthy volunteers to participate in a research study exploring the structure and function of extra-diaphragmatic respiratory muscles. This study is being conducted at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg by researchers from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba.
Study Overview:
Purpose: To assess respiratory muscles function in healthy individuals and their relationship with physical and respiratory function.
What’s Involved?
* One-time, one-hour visit to our research facility. * Non-invasive tests (muscle ultrasound, lung function tests, fitness assessments, etc.). * No blood draws or invasive procedures. * Completion of three brief questionnaires on daily activities and quality of life.
Who Can Participate?
• Healthy adults
Who Cannot Participate?
• Current smokers
• History of acute or chronic cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
• Neuromuscular disease
• Cognitive disease that may impact test performance
• History of thoracic or abdominal surgery
• History of thoracic or abdominal trauma
• Thoracic or abdominal deformation
• Current pregnancy
• History of cancer
Why Participate?
• Support innovative research in rehabilitation sciences and respiratory health.
• Receive feedback on your muscle strength and lung function if desired.
💡 Help Us Spread the Word! Even if you are not eligible or available, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your colleagues, classmates, and friends who might be interested.
Participation is voluntary, and all data will be kept confidential. If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact:
📩 Mayson.Sousa@umanitoba.camailto:Mayson.Sousa@umanitoba.ca
📞 (204) 480-1370
We appreciate your time and support in advancing respiratory health research. Feel free to share this invitation with who may be interested!
Kind regards,
Mayson Sousa, PhD (he/him)
Assistant Professor
Department of Respiratory Therapy
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
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R338 - 771 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - R3E 0T6
Tel: (204) 480-1370
Mob: +1 (647) 512-9510
Mayson.Sousa@umanitoba.camailto:Mayson.Sousa@umanitoba.ca
