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Kat_M - Apr 28, 2008 - 08:00 PM
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Hi guys

This is a bit of a weird request but here goes....

I have been lucky enough to land myself the best research project ever. I'm looking into whether the feel good feeling that you get when riding is caused by chemicals that your brain releases. These chemicals are similar to opiates (ie morphine, heroin) and are thought to reduce pain. I am looking into whether snowboarding can produce this effect.

So here comes the begging, I'm looking for people to take part in my study. It would involve you answering a few questions, taking a run on the slope and letting me take a measurement of your body's pressure threshold before and afterwards. (It isn't actually painful though, promise!) I'm looking for guys and girls of all abilities to take part.

I'm thinking I'm going to try to do my real study at the scuk summer bash in Tamworth in June but I am hoping to run some pilot trials at Castleford sometime in the next few weeks.

If anyone is interested in taking part or wants some more information please get in touch. This is a really interesting study and could show why we love snowboarding so much!

Thank you all so much

Kat

Dinalli - Apr 28, 2008 - 08:15 PM
Post subject: RE: Snowboard research study - volunteers needed!

sure i'll come along. would have to be weekend or evening tho.

Kat_M - Apr 28, 2008 - 08:19 PM
Post subject: RE: Snowboard research study - volunteers needed!

Awesome thanks! I'll be up at cas on thurs if you're about? Won't be testing this week though, the kit's still all in bits

JamieP - May 08, 2008 - 08:10 PM
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Have you thought of using an automatic blood pressure device? You can get them that will take your blood pressure every minute or so. It's a portable device that you wear. Just a thought, oh and if i'm on the Bash i'll take part though the beer might mess the reading up lol

Kat_M - May 08, 2008 - 08:28 PM
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Good idea, thanks, but I'm actually studying psychology so looking more at what's going on in the brain rather than the body itself. Yeh, I'm starting to worry about the beer now, might find a little window of sobriety somewhere.... or maybe not Confused

lol

bo'selecta! - May 08, 2008 - 10:07 PM
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il be at the bash id like to know wots going on in my brain aswell ha ha
more than willing to help:)

charliebuoy - May 08, 2008 - 10:41 PM
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There's a load of us heading to Cas on the 21st if you want to have a test on us then? I'm sure most of us wouldn't object!

shredcity - May 09, 2008 - 12:27 AM
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HAHAHA - i'm sorry kat but that is IN NO WAY the best research project ever Dozey

- in august last year i went to wanaka new zealand to research dentofacial trauma in skiers and snowboarders, spending all day riding cardy and snowpark for 6 weeks and doing a grand total of 10 hours research to justify flying to the other side of the globe

serously what is it with sheffield and blagged research projects?! u at s uni yeah? wish i could help but am busting my ass over exams, sry!

Kat_M - May 09, 2008 - 02:09 PM
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ok shredcity you win, i wish i could blag a free flight, especially to nz! better than poking rods in rats though i thought! Smile

yeh i'm at shef uni and same here, exam hell is starting to set in but my project is so much more fun cos i get to go out and play!

21st at cas would be awesome actually charliebuoy, ok if i give you a buzz nearer the time to sort something out. That's wed night right? Do they have kickers out on a wed?

charliebuoy - May 09, 2008 - 03:01 PM
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Yeah, let me know nearer the time. They might have kickers out, it's student night and I think they have a few toys on the go. Maybe an actual student can clarify that.

Here's the 'Who's in' thread for the 21st: http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-27395.html

Kat_M - May 09, 2008 - 05:53 PM
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Looks great, thanks for roping everyone in for me! Smile

rachsnozone - May 19, 2008 - 01:51 PM
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would defo be up for it

Kat_M - May 20, 2008 - 04:10 PM
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I'm going to be doing some testing up at Cas tomorrow night. Could anyone who's going spare a couple of mins for me? Would be very much appreciated! Smile

Thanks

venkmans_mistress - Jun 19, 2008 - 12:57 PM
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hey kat! yeah that sounds fab...be interesting to see if these chemicals are in large quantities aswell that inhibit pain whilst riding.,...cos it never hurts whilst your doing it... only few days after. unlike running where u are in pain all the time!
but yeah be mor ethan happy to help out in any way, be test subject or help u collect the data!

Just give me a pm! Im usually at cas! only live 10 mins away so can be there asap!

Jen xx