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Christopher Rindahl (he/him) RT Admin Assistant College of Rehabilitation Sciences Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [UMLogoSignature] P304 – 770 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Email: christopher.rindahl@umanitoba.camailto:christopher.rindahl@umanitoba.ca

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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 Principal Investigator Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Therapy College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba

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Mayson Sousa, PhD (he/him) Assistant Professor Department of Respiratory Therapy College of Rehabilitation Sciences Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB for signature] 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