Human Kinetics

Cheri McGowan, Kevin Milne, and Paula van WyKinesiology professors Cheri McGowan, Kevin Milne, and Paula van Wyk are conducting research on isometric handgrip training as a treatment for high blood pressure among Black populations.

Study seeking volunteers to explore prevention and treatment of high blood pressure among Black populations

Volunteers are sought for a study exploring isometric handgrip exercise as an approach to preventing and treating high blood pressure among Black populations.
isometric handgrip exercisesA group of participants in Uganda use isometric handgrip exercises as part of a health intervention study aimed at treating high blood pressure. Photo by Eli Reichman.

Researchers coming to grips with cardio workout

Isometric handgrip training is a form of resistance training that involves squeezing a handgrip interspersed with short periods of rest.
Linda Rohr welcomes the children of Pat Galasso: Kari, Mike, and LindaLinda Rohr (second from left), dean of human kinetics, welcomes the children of Pat Galasso — Kari, Mike, and Linda — to the dedication of an entrance plaza named in his honour.

Plaza naming a permanent tribute to founding dean of HK

As the Faculty of Human Kinetics dedicated its main entrance plaza to its founding dean on Oct. 29, members of his family were on hand to honour the moment.

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