FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
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Michael Welsch
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EDUCATION:
1996 Doctorate in Philosophy, Health and Human Performance: Exercise Physiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
1990 American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Program Director.
1988 American College of Sports Medicine Preventive and Rehabilitative Exercise
1986-M.S. Exercise Physiology, Minor: Computer Science, North Texas State University, Denton, TX.
1984-B.S. Physical Education, Minor: Biology, North Texas State University, Denton, TX.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2002 – Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.; Adjunct Faculty Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA.
1996-2002 - Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.; Adjunct Faculty Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA.
1993-96 - Research Assistant, Center for Exercise Science, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. and Adjunct Faculty, Santa Fe Community College, Cardiopulmonary Technician Program
1991-93 - Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Medicine, Center for Exercise Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
1990-91 - Teaching Assistant, Department of Exercise Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
1987-90 - Cardiac Rehabilitation/Wellness Program Director, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
1986-87 - Exercise Physiologist, Ochsner Cardiac Rehabilitation/Wellness Program, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
1985-86 - Exercise Physiology Intern, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
1984-86 - Laboratory and Teaching Assistant, Exercise Physiology Laboratory and Department of Physical Education, North Texas State University, Denton, TX.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
Member, Southeastern Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
Member, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Member, Louisiana Association of Exercise Physiologists
Member, Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Graduate:
Exercise Physiology, Exercise in Health and Disease, Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Pharmacology and Exercise, Electrocardiography, Laboratory Techniques (Exercise Testing, Prescription and Body Composition), and Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Undergraduate:
Exercise in Health and Disease, Pharmacology, Human Physiology, Laboratory Techniques (Exercise Testing, Prescription and Body Composition), Electrocardiography.
Activity Courses:
Instructor for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses in Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Team Handball.
Community Courses:
Coordinator and Speaker for the "Risk Reduction Education Series" offered regularly to Cardiac Patients and Wellness Lectures for Transplant Patients and Community Groups.
PUBLICATIONS:
Dissertation:
Evaluation of Cardiac, Hemodynamic, Neurohumoral, and Skeletal Muscle Metabolic Responses to an Acute Bout of Exercise and following a Period of Exercise Training in Patients with Heart Failure.
Published Manuscripts:
Alomari, M.A., & Welsch, M.A. (2007). Regional changes in reactive hyperemic blood flow during exercise training: Time-course adaptations. Dynamic Medicine, 6(1), 1-6.
Arce Esquivel, A.A., & Welsch, M.A. (2007). High and low volume resistance training and vascular function. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 28(3), 217-21.
Dutton, G.R., Martin, P.D., Welsch, M.A., & Brantley, P.J. (2007). Promoting physical activity for low-income African American women in primary care settings. Journal of Health Behavior, 31(6), 622-631.
Parish, T.R., Kosma, M., & Welsch, M.A. (2007). Exercise training for the patient with heart failure: Is your patient ready? Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 18(3), 12-20.
Tisdell, E., Arce Esquivel, A.A., Dobrosielski, D., & Welsch, M.A. (2007). Influence of venous emptying on the reactive hyperemic blood flow response. Dynamic Medicine, 6(3), 1-8.
Wilson, J.B., Welsch, M.A., Allen, J., Thomson, J., Tulley, R., & Lefevre, M. (2007). The association of homocysteine and related factors to brachial artery diameter and flow-mediated dilation. Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental: 56(5), 641-648.
Arturo A. Arce Esquivel, Brad Manor, Li Li and Michael A. Welsch. Linking vascular and physical function in individuals with peripheral neuropathy. Vascular Disease Prevention. In Press.
Johannsen DL, Delany JP, Frisard MI, Welsch MA, Rowley CK, Fang X, Jazwinski SM, Ravussin E; The Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. Physical activity in aging: Comparison among young, aged, and nonagenarian individuals. J Appl Physiol. 2008 Aug;105(2):495-501. Epub 2008 Jun 12.
Michael A. Welsch, Devon Dobrosielski, Arturo Arce, Bob Wood, Eric Ravussin, Joseph Su, and the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. The association between flow-mediated dilation and physical function in older men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2008 Jul;40(7):1237-43.
Gareth R. Dutton, Pamela Davis Martin, Michael A. Welsch, & Phillip J. Brantley. Promoting Physical Activity for Low-Income African American Women in Primary Care Settings. Journal of Health Behavior: 31(6): November 2007: 622-31.
Tracie R. Parish, Michael A. Welsch.Exercise Training for the Heart Failure Patient: Is your patient ready? Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal: 18 (3), September 2007: 12-20.
Joanie B. Wilson, Michael Welsch, Jason Allen, Jessica Thomson, Richard Tulley, and Michael Lefevre. The Association of Homocysteine and Related Factors to Brachial Artery Diameter and Flow-Mediated Dilation. Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental: 56 (5), May 2007: 641-648.
Eric Tisdell, Arturo A. Arce, Devon Dobrosielski, Michael A. Welsch. Influence of Venous Emptying on the Reactive Hyperemic Blood Flow Response. Zeki Bahadir, Dynamic Medicine 2007, 6:3 (14 March 2007) [Epub ahead of print].
Mahmoud A. Alomari and Michael A. Welsch. Regional Changes in Reactive Hyperemic Blood Flow during Exercise Training: Time-course Adaptations. Dynamic Medicine Jan 12;6(1):1-6, 2007 [Epub ahead of print].
Arturo A. Arce Esquivel, and Michael A. Welsch. High and low volume resistance training and vascular function. Intern. Journal of Sports Medicine, 2007 Mar; 28(3):217-21. [Epub ahead of print Oct 6]
Devon A Dobrosielski, Arturo A Arce, Jason D Allen, Robert H Wood, Michael A Welsch and the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. Biphasic responses of the brachial artery diameter following forearm occlusion: a blunted response in the elderly. Dynamic Medicine 5:4, 1-7, 2006.
Michael A. Welsch and Tracie R. Parish. The Heart Failure Syndrome: the role of exercise training. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal June; 15(2): 3-14, 2004.
Alomari MA, Solomito A, Reyes R, Khalil SM, Wood RH, Welsch MA Measurements of vascular function using strain-gauge plethysmography: technical considerations, standardization, and physiological findings. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. Jan; 286(1): H99-H107, 2004. Epub 2003 Sep 25.
C. Matthew Lee, Robert H. Wood, Michael A. Welsch. Influence of Short-Term Endurance Exercise Training on Heart Rate Variability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Jun; 35(6): 961-9, 2003.
Jason D. Allen, James P. Geaghan, Frank Greenway, and Michael A. Welsch. Time-Course of Vascular Adaptations following Localized Short-Term Exercise Training Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May; 35(5): 847-53, 2003.
Johnson LG, Kraemer RR, Kraemer GR, Haltom RW, Cordill AE, Welsch MA, Durand R, Castracane VD. Substrate utilization during exercise in postmenopausal women on hormone replacement. European Journal of Applied Physiology Dec;88(3):282-7, 2002.
Michael A. Welsch, Mahmoud Alomari, Tracie R. Parish, Robert H. Wood, and Daniel Kalb. Influence of Venous Function on Exercise Tolerance in Chronic Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation;22:321-326, 2002.
Michael A. Welsch, James P. Geaghan and Jason D. Allen Accuracy and reproducibility of brachial artery flow mediated dilation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Jun;34(6):960-5, 2002.
Robert H. Wood, Michael Welsch, Rafael Reyes, Jennifer Sabatier, Manny Sabatier, C. Matthew Lee, Lisa Johnson, Pleasant Hooper. Concurrent Cardiovascular and Resistance Training in Healthy Older Adults: Evidence of non-interference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Oct;33(10):1751-8, 2001.
Alomari MA, Welsch MA, Prisby RD, Lee CM, Wood RH. Modification of forearm vascular function following short-term handgrip exercise training. Int J Sports Med. Jul;22(5):361-5, 2001.
Robert H. Wood, and Michael A. Welsch. Letter to the Editor in Chief: Energy expenditure study makes erroneous inferences and recommendation Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise;33:1060, 2001.
Robert H. Wood, Sara Leleux, Michael A. Welsch, Arnold G. Nelson, and Amelia M. Lee. Heart rate variability following 5 weeks of detraining in competitive swimmers. Medicina Standiva 5 (1) pp. E49-E58, 2001.
Jason D. Allen, Michael Welsch, Nikki Aucoin, Robert Wood, Matt Lee, and Kim Edward LeBlanc. Forearm Vascular Responsiveness in Type 1 Diabetes. Can. J. of Applied Physiol. 26(1): 34-43, 2001.
C. Matthew Lee, Robert H. Wood, Michael A. Welsch. Influence of head-down and lateral decubitus neck flexion on heart rate variability. Journal of Applied Physiol. Vol. 90, Issue 1, 127-132, January 2001.
Jason D. Allen, Joanie B. Wilson, Richard T. Tulley, Michael Lefevre, Michael A. Welsch, Influence of age and normal plasma fibrinogen levels on flow-mediated dilation in healthy adults, The American Journal of Cardiology® 86 (6): 703-705, 2000.
Martin R. Back, Heidi A. Kluess, Thomas S. Huber, Christine B. Stopka, Katherine N. Scott, J. Raymond Ballinger, Michael A. Welsch, Angela P. Bruner, Teresa Lyles, Timothy R. S. Harward, and James M. Seeger. Evaluation of skeletal muscle metabolic responses following exercise training in patients with intermittent claudication. Vascular Surgery:34 (4):345-359, 2000.
C.M. Lee, N.A. Aucoin, R.H. Wood, M.A. Welsch, D. Kalb. Short-term heart rate variability in type-I diabetics: the influence of breathing pattern and exercise capacity. Clinical Exercise Physiology. 2 (2):72-76, 2000.
Kluess H.A., Wood R.H. and Welsch M.A. Vagal modulation of heart and central hemodynamics during hand grip exercise. American Journal of Physiology. 279: H1648-H1652, 2000.
Feigenbaum MS, Welsch MA, Mitchell M., Vincent K., Pollock ML, Pepine CJ, Braith RW. Contracted Plasma and Blood Volume in Men with Chronic Congestive Heart Failure secondary to Coronary Artery Disease. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 35(1):51-55, 2000.
Randy W. Braith, Michael A. Welsch, Matthew S. Feigenbaum, Heidi A. Kluess, Carl J. Pepine Neuroendocrine activation in heart failure is modified by endurance exercise training
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 34:4:1170-1175,1999.
R.H. Wood, R. Reyes-Alvarez, K.L. Metoyer, M.A. Welsch. Physical fitness, cognitive function, and health-related quality of life in the elderly. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 4:1-11, 1999.
R.H. Wood, J. Menickelli,, M.A. Welsch, B. Maraj, L.Li. Technology and Physical Education in the United States. Proceedings: International Collegiate Technology and Information Conference on Physical Education. 1999.
M.A. Welsch, C.J. Pepine, S. Neau. The role of nutraceuticals in the management of patients with ischemic heart disease. Cardiology Special Edition. 4:1-6, 1998.
M.A. Welsch, P. A. Williams, M. L. Pollock, J. E. Graves, D. N. Foster, M. N. Fulton. Quantification of full-range-of-motion unilateral and bilateral knee flexion and extension torque ratios. Arch Phys Med Rehabil Aug;79(8):971-8, 1998.
JD. Allen, J. McLung, AG. Nelson, and M. Welsch. Ginseng supplementation does not enhance healthy young adults' peak aerobic exercise performance. J Am Coll Nutr. Oct;17(5):462-6, 1998.
R.H. Wood, W.A. Wood, M. Welsch, P. Avenal. Physical activity, mental stress, and short-term heart rate variability in patients with ischemic heart disease. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 18(4), 271-276, 1998.
Braith RW, Welsch MA, Mills RM Jr, Keller JW, Pollock ML Resistance exercise prevents glucocorticoid-induced myopathy in heart transplant recipients. Med Sci Sports Exerc. Apr;30(4):483-9, 1998.
Feigenbaum MS, Welsch MA, Brechue WF, Handberg-Thurmond EM, Pollock ML, Pepine CJ
Plasma volume changes with an acute bout of high-intensity exercise in men with chronic congestive heart failure secondary to coronary artery disease. The American Journal of Cardiology® Feb 15;81(4):509-13, 1998.
Jason D. Allen, Ronald Butterly, Michael A. Welsch, and Robert Wood. The physical and physiological value of 5-a-sidesoccer training to 11-a-side match play. Human Movement Science, Jan;34:001-011, 1998.
B.D. Franks, M.A. Welsch, R.H. Wood. Intensity: How hard should my client exercise. ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal. 1(6) 1997, 13-18, 1997.
R.W. Braith, R.M. Mills, M.L. Pollock, M.A. Welsch, J.W. Keller. Resistance exercise training restores bone mineral density in heart transplant recipients. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 28(6), 1471-1477, 1996.
Starkey, D.B., M.L. Pollock, Y. Ishida, M.A. Welsch, W.F. Brechue, J.E. Graves, M.S. Feigenbaum. Effect of resistance training volume on strength and muscle thickness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28(10), 1311-1320, 1996.
Michael A. Welsch and Michael L. Pollock. Exercise Benefits and Prescription in Chronic Heart Failure in the Elderly. American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 5(1), 71-77, 1996.
Pepine, C.J., and M.A. WelschRole of L-Carnitine in cardiology: What has emerged in the last ten years? Joint XIIth World Congress of Cardiology: Satellite Symposium: Focus on L-Carnitine Treatment of Cardiac Diseases, pp. 1-10, 1994.
Graves, J. E., M. A. Welsch, and M. L. Pollock. (1991) Exercise training for muscular strength and endurance. IDEA Today. July/Aug: pp 33-40, 1991.
Book Chapters:
R. W. Braith, M. A. Welsch. Exercise training. Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Heart Failure, (Eds. R.M. Mills and J. Young), 125-146, 1998.
Carl J. Pepine and Michael A. Welsch. Ruolo della L-carnitina nell'ambito delle alterazioni funzionali durante infarto miocardico. L-Carnitina: Pietre Miliari Nella Terapia Cardiologica (P. Rizzon e C.J. Pepine, editors) Milan, Italy: ADIS International, pp. 9-16, 1996.
Pepine, C.J. and M.A. Welsch. Therapeutic potential of carnitine supplementation in patients with angina pectoris. The Carnitine System in the Heart: A new Therapeutic Approach to Cardiovascular Diseases (R. Ferrari and J.W. de Jong, editors) Dordrecht, Neth.: Kluwer Acad. Publ., pp. 185-220, 1994.
Welsch, M.A., M.L. Pollock, W.F. Brechue, and J.E. Graves. Using the exercise test to develop the exercise prescription in health and disease. Primary Care Clinics, Exercise Testing: Current application for patient management (C. Evans, editor), Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, pp. 589-609, 1994.
Pollock, M. L., M. A. Welsch, and J. E. Graves. Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation of the Cardiac Patient. Heart Disease and Rehabilitation, 3rd edition (M. L. Pollock and D. A. Schmidt, editors), Champaign, IL.: Human Kinetics, pp. 243-276, 1994.
Welsch, M. A. Exercise and Diabetes. In: Diabetes Education and Treatment Program: Achieving Balance in Your Life. Ochsner Diabetes Institute, pp 41-48, 1989.
Published Abstracts:
Time course for vascular improvement with localized exercise training in elderly men. Devon A. Dobrosielski, Frank Greenway, Michael A. Welsch, Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 40 (5) Supplement: s309, May 2008.
Carotid intima-media thickness and physical and cognitive function in elderly men and women. Michael A. Welsch, John B. Rhodes, Katie E. Cherry, Karri S. Howley, Arturo A. Arce-Esquivel, L. Joseph Su, S Michal Jazwinski. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 40 (5) Supplement: s312, May 2008.
Brachial artery retrograde flow increases with age: Influence on physical function. Daniel Credeur, Ryan D. Russell, Michael A. Welsch,. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 40 (5) Supplement: s308, May 2008.
Changes in pro- and anti-oxidants and vascular reactivity before and after acute exercise. Ryan D. Russell, Daniel Credeur, Arturo A. Arce-Esquivel, Michael A. Welsch, Joseph Francis, Nithya Mariappan. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 40 (5) Supplement: s287 May 2008.
Exercise Training and Flow Mediated Dilation: A Meta-Analysis. Joanie Wilson, Jessica Thompson, Richard T. Tulley, Jason D. Allen and Michael A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 39 (5) Supplement: s427,May 2007.
Lower Leg Blood flow Responses to Vasodilatory and Vasoconstrictor Stimuli. Robert B. Lestage, Arturo A. Arce Esquivel Devon A. Dobrosielski, Michael A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 39 (5) Supplement: s428 May 2007.
Daily Physical Activity and Brachial Artery Flow Mediated Dilation in the Elderly. Michael A. Welsch, Devon A. Dobrosielski, Arturo A. Arce Esquivel, Ryan Russell, Eric Ravussin, Madlyn Frisard. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 39 (5) Supplement: s20, May 2007.
The Influence of Muscle Mass on Shear Rate and Brachial Artery Flow Mediated Dilation in the Elderly. Devon A. Dobrosielski, Arturo A. Arce Esquivel, Kim Landry, Eric Ravussin, Michael A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 39 (5) Supplement: s428, May 2007.
Linking Vascular Function and Functional Ability in Individuals with Peripheral Neuropathy. Arturo Arce Esquivel, Devon Dobrosielski, Brad Manor, Li Li, Alison Doherty, Renee Nester, and Michael A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 39 (5) Supplement: s333, May 2007.
Physical Performance, Arterial Structure and Function in Advanced Age. Michael A. Welsch, Arturo A. Arce, Devon A. Dobrosielski, Kim S. Landry, Robert H. Wood, S Michal Jazwinski for The Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. European College of Sports Sciences Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2006.
Influence of Stage of Readiness to Adopt Exercise on Daily Energy Expenditures and Physical Performance in Patients with Heart Failure. Tracie R. Parish, Maria Kosma, Charles Moore, Michael A. Welsch. European College of Sports Sciences Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2006.
Influence of Carotid Dimensions and Brachial Artery Flow-mediated Dilation on the 6-minute Maximum Walking Distance. Arturo A. Arce, Devon A. Dobrosielski, Jennifer Fabre, Robert H. Wood, Michael A. Welsch, S Michal Jazwinski. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 38 (5) Supplement: May 2006.
Influence of brachial artery flow-mediated dilation on CS-PFP10 Scores and estimated VO2peak in Elderly Men. Arturo A. Arce, Devon A. Dobrosielski, S., Jennifer Fabre, Robert H. Wood, Michael A. Welsch, and S. Michal Jazwinski for the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 38 (5) Supplement: May 2006.
Relationship between stages of change, physical activity, and exercise tolerance among patients with heart failure. Tracie R. Parish, Maria Kosma, Charles Moore, and Michael A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 38 (5) Supplement: May 2006.
Stage of Readiness to Adopt Exercise Identifies Patients with Heart Failure at Increased Risk. Maria Kosma, Tracie R. Parish, Charles Moore, and Michael A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 38 (5) Supplement: May 2006.
Exercise Therapy in Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy. Michael A. Welsch, Robert Wood, Devon Dobrosielski, Arturo Arce, and Li Li. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 37 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2005.
Changes in Brachial artery Dimensions, Reactivity and Distensibility with advancing age. Arturo Arce, Devon Dobrosielski, Michael A. Welsch, Robert H.Wood, and S. Michal Jazwinski for the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 37 (5) Supplement: May 2005.
Oxidative DNA damage, and vascular and physical function in healthy aging. Devon Dobrosielski, Michael A. Welsch, Arturo Arce, Madlyn Frisard, Vijay Hegde, Andy Deutsch, Robert H.Wood, and S. Michal Jazwinski for the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 37 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2005.
Influence of Venous Emptying on Reactive Hyperemic Blood Flow and Exercise Performance. Zeki Bahadir, Eric Tisdell, Arturo Arce, Devon Dobrosielski, and Michael Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 36 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2004.
Influence of Vascular Function on VO2 Off-Kinetics. Michael A. Welsch, Eric Tisdell, Z. Bahadir, and Li Li. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 36 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2004.
Comparison of temporal responses of the brachial artery following forearm occlusion in younger vs. older adults Dobrosielski DA, Arce A, Li L, Allen JD, Welsch MA Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 36 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2004.
Brachial artery dimensions, flow-mediated dilation and physical function in older adults. Christina King, Michael Welsch, Arturo Arce, Eric Ravussin, S. Michal Jazwinski, Robert Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 36 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2004.
Temporal responses of the Brachial Artery Following Forearm Occlusion in healthy adults vs. those with or at elevated risk for coronary artery disease. Miller E, Dobrosielski DA, Arce A, Allen JD, Welsch MA. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 36 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2004.
Temporal response of the brachial artery following forearm occlusion. Arce A, Dobrosielski DA, Li L, Allen JD, Welsch MA Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 36 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2004.
L-Glutamine Supplementation: Effects on Recovery from Exercise
Tavis Piattoly, Michael A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 36 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2004.
Association of brachial artery size with cardiovascular risk factors. TR Parish, JD Allen, R Tulley, J Wilson, S Smith, M Lefevre, MA Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 35 (5) Supplement: S41. May 2003.
Time-course of regional changes in bloodf low following localized short-term exercise training. M. Alomari, S. Muaz Khalil, R. Wood, M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 35 (5) Supplement S42, 2003.
Relationship between Cardiovascular Endurance and Forearm Vascular Function in Women. S. Muaz Khalil, R. Reyes, M. Alomari, R. Wood, S. Brady, M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 35 (5) Supplement S245, 2003.
Hemodynamic Responses Following Resistance Exercise in Young and Older Adult Women.
R. Reyes, M. Alomari, R. Wood, S. Brady, L. Li, M.A. Welsch, R. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2003, 35:5:S245.
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase genotype expression and arterial reactivity
M.A. Welsch, J.D. Allen, R. Tulley, J. Wilson, S. Smith, and M. Lefevre. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2003, 35:5:S42.
Influence of Short-Term Unilateral Dynamic Handgrip Exercise Training on Brachial Artery Vasoreactivity and Distensibility. L.G. Johnson, J.D. Allen, A. Delage, F. Greenway, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002, 34:5:S31.
Influence of Short-Term Endurance Training on Heart Rate Variability. C.M. Lee, R. Wood, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002, 34:5:S40.
Efficacy of a Primary Care Managed Weight Loss Program in Overweight and Obese Women. L. Marsh, A. Zuckerman, A. Faul, P. Martin, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002, 34:5:S73.
The Time-Course of Vascular Adaptations Following Localized Short-Term Exercise Training. J.D. Allen, L.G. Johnson, F. Greenway, R.M. Stockwell and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002, 34:5:S132.
Discrimination of Cardiac Health and Disease by Assessment of Heart Rate Variability: Wavelet vs. FFT. J. DeRouen, R. Wood, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002, 34:5:S147.
The Effect of Acute Muscle Stretching on Maximal Voluntary Isokinetic Torque Production in Older Adults. T.T. Garrison, A.G. Nelson, M.A. Welsch, R.H. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002, 34:5:S178.
Improved Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life Following a Heart Failure Program in Family Medicine. T.R. Parish, M. Alomari, R.H. Wood, D. Kalb, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002, 34:5:S248.
Influence of Arterial Distensibility on Brachial Artery Flow-Mediated Dilation J.Allen, P.Parrino, M.Lefevre, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Influence of Resting Brachial Artery Diameter on Flow-Mediated Dilation. M.A. Welsch, J.Allen, R.Tulley, S.Smith, and M.Lefevre. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5.
Reliability of heart rate variability during dynamic handgrip exercise. H.A.Kluess, R.H.Wood, D.J.Stone, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Influence of leg elevation and head-up tilt on cardiac baroreflex sensitivity. C.M.Lee, R.H.Wood, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Relationships between vascular function indices and exercise tolerance in heart failure and age-matched controls. M.Alomari, T.Parish, R.Wood, D.Kalb, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Influence of acute stretching on lower limb blood flow. T.T.Garrison, H.A.Kluess, M.A. Welsch and R.H.Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Intensity-dependent hypotensive response after incremental resistance exercise in older adults. R.Reyes, R.H.Wood, M.A. Welsch, R.Prisby, C.M.Lee, L.Johnson, M.Alomari, T.B.Clinkscales, R.Jackson. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Relationship between indices of heart rate variability, forearm vasoreactivity and exercise tolerance. T.Parish, M.Alomari, R.Wood, D.Kalb, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Influence of intensity and repetition number on hemodynamic responses to resistance exercise in older adults. T.B.Clinkscales, R.Reyes, R.H.Wood, M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Physical functional ability, exercise training, and heart rate variability among older adults. R.H.Wood, R.Reyes, C.M.Lee, J.Favaloro-Sabatier, M.Sabatier, H.A.Kluess, M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2001, 33:5
Accuracy and reproducibility of brachial artery flow mediated dilation. M.A. Welsch, and J. D. Allen. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2000, 32:5.
Evaluation of a sociomedical model of disability and efficacy of a care-managed program. M. Alomari, T. Parish, R. Wood, D. Kalb and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2000, 32:5.
Influence of age and normal plasma fibrinogen levels on flow mediated dilation in healthy adults. J. D. Allen, J. Wilson, R. Tulley, M. Lefevre, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2000, 32:5.
Forearm Blood Flow following application of ultrasound or interferential current
G. Drefahl, R. Wood, and M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2000, 32:5.
Relationship between body mass index and autonomic modulation of the heart in obese adolescents. M. Frisard, S. Gordon, M. Lee, M. Sothern, M.A. Welsch, and R. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2000, 32:5.
Influence of endurance and strength training on heart rate variability and forearm vascular reactivity in older adults. C.M. Lee, R. Wood, H. Kluess, R. Reyes, M.A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2000, 32:5.
Modification of forearm blood flow following resistance training. M. Alomari, M.A. Welsch, R. Prisby, M. Lee, J. Hoy, R. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1999, 30:5 S16.
Influence of hemodynamic and hematologic factors on flow-mediated dilation in healthy adults. M.A. Welsch, J.D. Allen, R. Tulley, K. Landry, S.R. Smith, and M. Lefevre. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1999, 30:5 S16.
Influence of flow velocity and arterial distension on flow mediated dilation in healthy adults. J. D. Allen, M.A. Welsch, K. Landry, S.R. Smith, and M. Lefevre. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1999, 30:5 S16.
Heart rate variability during and following forearm occlusion with and without repetitive exercise in healthy individuals. R. Prisby, M. Alomari, M.A. Welsch, R. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1999, 30:5 S16.
Relationship between blood lipids and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in normocholesterolemics. M.A. Welsch, J.D. Allen, K. Landry, S.R. Smith, and M. Lefevre. Int. J. Sports Med. 20: 1999.
Relationship between blood-flow velocity and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation. J.D. Allen, M.A. Welsch, K. Landry, S.R. Smith, and M. Lefevre. Int. J. Sports Med. 20: 1999.
Exercise-induced changes in a- and b-atrial natriuretic peptides in chronic heart failure patients.
M. Feigenbaum, M.A. Welsch, R. Braith, K. Vincent, M. Pollock, C Pepine. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1998, 30:5 S16.
Prolonged recovery kinetics in patients with peripheral vascular disease. H. Kluess, M.A. Welsch, M. Back, A. Bruner, T. Huber, K. Scott, J. Seeger. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1998 30:5 S64.
Fitness Assessment and independent living in the elderly. J. D. Allen, R. Reyes, E. Hirschey, A. LaBruzzo, M.A. Welsch, R. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1998 30:5 S71.
Forearm vascular responsiveness in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. K. Leblanc, M.A. Welsch, N. Aucoin, M. Lee, R. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1998 30:5 S196.
Heart rate variability under different breathing conditions in insulin-dependent diabetics and healthy controls. M. Lee, N. Aucoin, M.A. Welsch, R. Wood. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1998 30:5 S250.
Heart rate variability under different breathing conditions in low and high fit type I diabetes. N. Aucoin, M. Lee, R. Wood, M. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1998 30:5 S250.
Recent advances in exercise physiology for heart failure and heart transplantation patients. R. W. Braith, M. J. Sullivan, J. N. Myers, P. H. Brubaker, M. A. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1998 30:5 S304.
Exercise training improves quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure. H. Kluess, K. Worley, M. Welsch, E. Handberg, M. Feigenbaum, M. Pollock, and C.J. Pepine. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 29:5 1997.
Acute exercise-induced plasma and blood volume changes in elderly adults. K.R. Vincent, M.S. Feigenbaum, M.A. Welsch, R.W. Braith, M.L Pollock, and C.J. Pepine. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 29:5 1997.
Evidence of improved skeletal muscle metabolism following exercise training in heart failure. M.A. Welsch, H. Kluess, A. Proporzio, M.L. Pollock, K. Scott, and C.J. Pepine. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 29:5 1997.
The Effects of short-term Ginseng supplementation on maximal exercise performance in healthy young adults. J.D. Allen, J. McClung, and M. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 29:5 1997.
Reproducibility of forearm blood flow using mercury-in-silastic strain gauge plethysmography. B. Mahankali, J. Allen, J. Mann, A. Graves, and M. Welsch. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 29:5 1997.
Decreased plasma and blood volume in patients with chronic heart failure. M.J. Mitchell, M.S. Feigenbaum, M.A. Welsch, E.H. Thurmond, R.W. Braith, C.J. Pepine, and M.L. Pollock. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 29:5 1997.
Exercise-induced changes in plasma digitalis in chronic heart failure patients. M.S. Feigenbaum, M.A. Welsch, R.W. Braith, M.K. Worley, M.L. Pollock, and C.J. Pepine. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 29:5 1997.
Accelerated skeletal muscle metabolic recovery following exercise training in heart failure. H. Kluess, M.A. Welsch, K.N. Scott, A.M. Properzio, K.Scott, M.L. Pollock. Circulation, 94(8), I-192, 1996.
Neurohumoral hyperactivity during acute exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. M.S. Feigenbaum, R.W. Braith, M.A. Welsch, E.A. Handberg, M.L. Pollock, C.J. Pepine. Circulation, 94(8), I-191- I192, 1996.
Neuroendocrine hyperactivity in heart failure is buffered by endurance exercise. R.W. Braith, M.S. Feigenbaum, M.A. Welsch, M.K. Worley, M.L. Pollock, R.M Mills. Circulation, 94(8), I-192, 1996.
PCr recovery rates in patients with peripheral vascular disease and heart failure following low intensity exercise. A.M. Properzio, H. Kluess, M.A. Welsch, K.N. Scott, J.R. Ballinger, C. Stopka, C.J. Pepine, J.E. Seeger. Soc. Magnetic Res. Proc., 1996.
Contrasting skeletal muscle metabolic responses to low-intensity exercise in heart failure and peripheral vascular disease. M.A. Welsch, H.A. Kluess, W.F. Brechue, J.R. Ballinger, K. Scott, M.L. Pollock, and C.J. Pepine Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 28:5 1996.
Plasma and red blood cell carnitine dynamics with exercise in chronic heart failure patients. M.S. Feigenbaum, M.A. Welsch, P.R. Borum, W.F. Brechue, M.L. Pollock, C.J. Pepine. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 28:5 1996.
Skeletal muscle energetics following pain-free exercise training in peripheral vascular disease. H.A. Kluess, M.A. Welsch, C. Stopka, A. Properzio, J. Ballinger, M. Pollock, J. Seeger. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 28:5 1996.
Elevated intramuscular diprotonated Pi (H2PO4-) during exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. Michael A. Welsch, Heidi Kluess, William F. Brechue, Ray Ballinger, Katherine Scott, Michael L. Pollock, and Carl J. Pepine. J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. 27:2(Supplement A):354A, 1996.
Impaired skeletal muscle metabolism during submaximal work in patients with chronic heart failure. William F. Brechue, Michael A. Welsch, Ray Ballinger, Katherine Scott, and Carl J. Pepine. Circulation 92:8:I403, 1995.
Matthew S. Feigenbaum, Michael A. Welsch, William F. Brechue, Eileen M. Handberg, Michael L. Pollock, and Carl J. Pepine. Plasma volume changes with high-intensity exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. Circulation 92:8:I398, 1995.
M.A. Welsch, M.S. Feigenbaum, W.F. Brechue, M.L. Pollock, C.J. Pepine. Brachial artery responsiveness to ischemia and exercise Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 27:5 1995.
R.W. Braith, R. Mills, M.L. Pollock, M.A. Welsch, J. Keller. Resistance exercise training restores bone mineral density after heart transplantation. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 27:5 1995.
L. Garzarella, Y. Ishida, D. Starkey, M. Welsch, J. Graves, W. Brechue, M. Pollock. Site-specific fat changes measured by B-mode ultrasound following 14-weeks of knee extension/flexion training. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 26:5 1994.
M.A. Welsch, W.F. Brechue, M.L. Pollock, D.B. Starkey, J.E. Graves. Effect of reduced training volume on bilateral isometric knee flexion/extension torque. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 26:5 1994.
D.B. Starkey, M.A. Welsch, M.L. Pollock, J.E. Graves, W.F. Brechue, Y. Ishida. Equivalent improvement in strength following high intensity, low and high volume training. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 26:5 1994.
D. Carpenter, T. Brigham, M. Welsch, D. Foster, J. Graves, D. Hepler, M. Fulton, M. Pollock. Low back strength comparison of elite female collegiate athletes. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 26:5 1994.
R.W. Braith, M.L. Pollock, R.M. Mills, M.A. Welsch, R.L. Camberg. Rapid loss of vertebral bone mineral density after heart transplantation. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 26:5 1994.
D. Foster, M. Welsch, D. Hepler, S. Leggett, J. Graves, A. Brandi, M. Pollock. Effect of low-back training on lumbar extension strength in female collegiate tennis players. Strength and Conditioning, 16(2):73, 1994.
Welsch, M., D. Foster, L. Garzarella, S. Leggett, A. Brandi, J. Graves, M. Pollock. Longitudinal physiological characteristics of elite, female, collegiate tennis players. Strength and Conditioning, 16(2):75, 1994.
M.A. Welsch, J. Graves, D. Foster, M. Pollock, D. Starkey, D. Carpenter, M. Fulton. The effect of resistance training on angle specific isometric knee flexion/extension torque ratios. J. Orthop. Sports Phys. Ther., 18(1): pp 66, 1994.
Welsch, M., P. Williams, D. Foster, M. Pollock, J. Graves, D. Carpenter. Quantitative assessment of full range-of-motion isometric knee flexion and extension strength. Physical Therapy 73(6): s104, 1993.
Welsch, M. A., P. Williams, J. E. Graves, M. L. Pollock, D. N. Foster, D. M. Carpenter. Angle-specific isometric knee flexion/extension torque ratios. J. Orthop. Sports Phys. Ther., 17(1): pp 66, 1993.
Graves, J., T. Lovins, R. Shireman, S. Leggett, M. Welsch, M. Pollock, D. Lowenthal. Aerobic training intensity and serum lipids in older adults. Int. J. Sports Med. 13:193, 1992.
Lavie, C. J., Mailander, L., Gaudin, D., Welsch, M. The national cholesterol education program's (NCEP) recommendations - implications of the missing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in a cardiac rehabilitation program. South. Med. J. 83(9):2S30, 1990.
Scully, B., C. E. Orringer, M. Welsch, K. Johns. The effects of circuit-interval training on cardiac patients. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Aug., 1987.
PRESENTATIONS:
Meeting Abstracts:
Arce Esquivel, A., Dobrosielski, D., Manor, B., Li, L., Doherty, A., Nester, R., & Welsch, M.A. (2007, May). Linking vascular function and functional ability in individuals with peripheral neuropathy. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. [Abstract] Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(Suppl. 5): S333.
Dobrosielski, D.A., Arce Esquivel, A.A., Landry, K., Ravussin, E., & Welsch, M.A. (2007, May). The influence of muscle mass on shear rate and brachial artery flow mediated dilation in the elderly. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. [Abstract] Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(Suppl. 5): s428.
Lestage, R.B., Arce Esquivel, A.A., Dobrosielski, D.A., & Welsch, M.A. (2007, May). Lower leg blood flow responses to vasodilatory and vasoconstrictor stimuli. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. [Abstract] Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(Suppl. 5): s428.
Welsch, M.A., Dobrosielski, D.A., Arce Esquivel, A.A., Russell, R., Ravussin, E., & Frisard, M. (2007, May). Daily physical activity and brachial artery flow mediated dilation in the elderly. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. [Abstract] Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(Suppl. 5): s20.
Wilson, J., Thompson, J., Tulley, R.T., Allen, J.D., & Welsch, M.A. (2007, May). Exercise training and flow mediated dilation: A meta-analysis. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. [Abstract] Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(Suppl. 5): s427.
Welsch, M.A. (2007, March). Cardiac rehabilitation emergence, neglect, and resurgence. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Cardiology, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Changes in pro- and anti-oxidants and vascular reactivity before and after acute exercise. Ryan D. Russell, Daniel Credeur, Arturo A. Arce-Esquivel, Michael A. Welsch, Joseph Francis, Nithya Mariappan. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2008.
Daily Physical Activity and Brachial Artery Flow Mediated Dilation in the Elderly. Michael A. Welsch, Devon A. Dobrosielski, Arturo A. Arce Esquivel, Ryan Russell, Eric Ravussin, Madlyn Frisard. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2007.
Physical Performance, Arterial Structure and Function in Advanced Age. Michael A. Welsch, Arturo A. Arce, Devon A. Dobrosielski, Kim S. Landry, Robert H. Wood, S Michal Jazwinski for The Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. European College of Sports Sciences Annual Meeting Lausanne, Switzerland, 2006.
Influence of brachial artery flow-mediated dilation on CS-PFP10 Scores and estimated VO2peak in Elderly Men. Arturo A. Arce, Devon A. Dobrosielski, S., Jennifer Fabre, Robert H. Wood, Michael A. Welsch, and S. Michal Jazwinski for the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2006.
Exercise Therapy in Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy. Michael A. Welsch, Robert Wood, Devon Dobrosielski, Arturo Arce, and Li Li. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Memphis, TN, May 2005.
Influence of Venous Emptying on Reactive Hyperemic Blood Flow and Exercise Performance. Zeki Bahadir, Eric Tisdell, Arturo Arce, Devon Dobrosielski, and Michael Welsch. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MI, May 2004.
Influence of Vascular Function on VO2 Off-Kinetics. Michael A. Welsch, Eric Tisdell, Z. Bahadir, and Li Li. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MI, May 2004.
Hemodynamic Responses Following Resistance Exercise in Young and Older Adult Women.
R. Reyes, M. Alomari, R. Wood, S. Brady, L. Li, M.A. Welsch, R. Wood. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 2003.
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase genotype expression and arterial reactivity
M.A. Welsch, J.D. Allen, R. Tulley, J. Wilson, S. Smith, and M. Lefevre. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 2003.
Influence of Resting Brachial Artery Diameter on Flow-Mediated Dilation. M.Welsch, J.Allen, R.Tulley, S.Smith, and M.Lefevre. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, May 2001.
Accuracy and reproducibility of brachial artery flow mediated dilation. M. Welsch, and J. D. Allen. Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, June 2000.
Influence of hemodynamic and hematologic factors on flow-mediated dilation in healthy adults. M. Welsch, J.D. Allen, R. Tulley, K. Landry, S.R. Smith, and M. Lefevre. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, June 1999.
Heart rate variability under different breathing conditions in low and high fit type I diabetes. N. Aucoin, M. Lee, R. Wood, M. Welsch. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL., June 1998.
A care-management program for congestive heart failure patients in a family practice residency.
Daniel B. Kalb and Michael A. Welsch. Conference on Patient Education, Orlando, FL, November 1998.
Evidence of improved skeletal muscle metabolism following exercise training in heart failure. M.A. Welsch, H. Kluess, A. Proporzio, M.L. Pollock, K. Scott, and C.J. Pepine. American College of Sports Medicine Annual meeting, Denver, CO, May 1997.
M.A. Welsch, H.A. Kluess, W.F. Brechue, J.R. Ballinger, K. Scott, M.L. Pollock, and C.J. Pepine. Contrasting skeletal muscle metabolic responses to low-intensity exercise in heart failure and peripheral vascular disease. American College of Sports Medicine Annual meeting, Indianapolis, IN June 1996.
Michael A. Welsch, Heidi Kluess, William F. Brechue, Ray Ballinger, Katherine Scott, Michael L. Pollock, and Carl J. Pepine. Elevated intramuscular diprotonated Pi (H2PO4-) during exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. Am. Coll. Cardiol.: Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL., Mrch. 24-27, 1996.
William F. Brechue, Michael A. Welsch, Ray Ballinger, Katherine Scott, and Carl J. Pepine. Impaired skeletal muscle metabolism during submaximal work in patients with chronic heart failure. American Heart Association: 68th Scientific Sessions, Anaheim, CA, Nov 13-15, 1995.
M.A. Welsch, M.S. Feigenbaum, W.F. Brechue, M.L. Pollock, C.J. Pepine. Brachial artery responsiveness to ischemia and exercise. American College of Sports Medicine Annual meeting, Minneapolis, MS June 1995.
M.A. Welsch, W.F. Brechue, M.L. Pollock, D.B. Starkey, J.E. Graves. Effect of reduced training volume on bilateral isometric knee flexion/extension torque. American College of Sports Medicine Annual meeting, Indianapolis, IN June 1994.
M.A. Welsch, J. Graves, D. Foster, M. Pollock, D. Starkey, D. Carpenter, M. Fulton. The effect of resistance training on angle specific isometric knee flexion/extension torque ratios. Combined Sports Medicine Conference, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 1-6, 1994.
Welsch, M., P. Williams, D. Foster, M. Pollock, J. Graves, D. Carpenter. Quantitative assessment of full range-of-motion isometric knee flexion and extension strength. 1993 APTA Annual Conference, June 12-16, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Welsch, M., D. Foster, L. Garzarella, S. Leggett, A. Brandi, J. Graves, M. Pollock. Longitudinal physiological characteristics of elite, female, collegiate tennis players. 1993 USTA Annual Conference, April 28-30, Saddlebrook, FL.
Foster, D., M. Welsch, D. Hepler, S. Leggett, J. Graves, A. Brandi, M. Pollock. Effect of low-back training on lumbar extension strength in female collegiate tennis players. 1993 USTA Annual Conference, April 28-30, Saddlebrook, FL.
Brigham, T., M. Welsch, D. Foster, J. Graves, D. Hepler, A. Brandi, M. Fulton. Isometric lumbar extension strength in female collegiate tennis players. 1993 USTA Annual Conference, April 28-30, Saddlebrook, FL.
Welsch, M., P. Williams, D. Foster, M. Pollock, J. Graves, D. Carpenter. Quantitative assessment of full range-of-motion isometric knee flexion and extension strength. Combined Sports Medicine Conference, San Antonio, TX, Feb. 2-7, 1993.
Graves, J., T. Lovins, R. Shireman, S. Leggett, M. Welsch, M. Pollock, D. Lowenthal. Aerobic training intensity and serum lipids in older adults. Southeast ACSM Regional Meeting, Auburn, Alabama, Feb, 1992.
Symposia/Tutorials:
Cardiac Rehabilitation Emergence, Neglect, and Resurgence. M. Welsch. Our Lady of the Lake Cardiology Symposium. April 2008
Vascular Health and Performance: linking biochemistry and physiology with physical function. Arturo A. Arce-Esquivel, MD, PhD., Univ. of Missouri; Devon A. Dobrosielski, PhD, Wake Forest Univ.; Jason D. Allen, PhD., Duke Univ. Medical Center, Michael A. Welsch, Louisiana State University. South East American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL., January 2008.
Limiting factors for maximum oxygen uptake. Michael A. Welsch, USA Triathlon Coaches’ Clinic. Elmwood Fitness Center. October 6, 2007.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Emergence, Neglect, and Resurgence. M. Welsch. American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2007. http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/7063
Cardiac Rehabilitation Emergence, Neglect, and Resurgence. M. Welsch. American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2007.
The Challenges of Rehabilitation are Getting Bigger Every Day: The Power of 500 Kcal’s
Michael A. Welsch, PhD Mardi Gras Cardiology Symposium Cardiovascular Disease: Diagnosis, Devices, Drugs, Diet….Decisions, Baton Rouge, LA, Feb 14, 2005.
Exercise Intervention for Peripheral Neuropathy Patients: Using an Integrated Approach to Examine Improvements. L. Li, R. Gardner, J. Hondzinski, R. Wood, and M. Welsch. South East American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA., January 2005.
Role of Physical Activity and Nutrition in Maintaining Vascular Health. Michael A. Welsch, PhD Invited Speaker: Baton Rouge Dietetics Association Annual Meeting, December 2004, Baton Rouge, LA.
Flexing the Nation’s Muscle: Waging War on Modern Chronic Diseases. Michael A. Welsch, PhD Invited Lecturer: LSU HSC (Mid City Clinic), December 2004, Baton Rouge, LA.
Influence of Behavioral Choices on Vascular Responses in Health and Disease. Michael A. Welsch, PhD Invited Speaker: Louisiana Dietetics Association Annual Meeting, April 2004, Baton Rouge, LA.
Flexing the Nation’s Muscle: Waging War on Modern Chronic Diseases. Michael A. Welsch, PhDInvited Lecturer: LSUAG Center, June 2004, Baton Rouge, LA.
Vascular Function in Health and Disease. Michael A. Welsch, PhD Mardi Gras Cardiology Symposium Cardiovascular Disease: Diagnosis, Devices, Drugs, Diet….Decisions, Baton Rouge, LA, Feb 14, 2003.
Venous Function: The Neglected Part of the Circulation Michael A. Welsch, PhD South East American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA., January 2003.
Vascular Function in Health and Disease. Andrew Gow, PhD (Duke University), Michael A. Welsch, PhD (Louisiana State University), Michael Delp, PhD (Texas A&M), Fred Cobb, M.D. (Duke University), Jason Allen, PhD (Duke University). American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting St. Louis, MO, June 5, 2002.
Vascular Function in Health and Disease. Michael A. Welsch, PhD, Kevin McCully, PhD, Jennifer Olive, M.S., Jason Allen, M.S. South East American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA., January 2002.
Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Invited Lecturer: School of Allied Health Professions, March 12, 2001, New Orleans, LA.
Exercise, aging and functional outcomes: a critical dimension for meaningful results. M. Elaine Cress, John Petrella, Robert H. Wood, Michael A. Welsch. South East American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Columbia, SC., January 2001.
Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation as an end-point for interventional trials: concepts, methods and current data. Michael A. Welsch. South East American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., February 2000.
Exercise Prescription for older adults: Art appreciation, literature review, some common sense and a little Dutch treat. Michael A. Welsch St. James Center for Aging, Baton Rouge, LA, December 3, 1998.
Recent advances in exercise physiology for heart failure and heart transplantation patients. R. W. Braith, M. J. Sullivan, J. N. Myers, P. H. Brubaker, M. A. Welsch. American College of Sports Medicine Annual meeting Orlando, FL, June 6, 1998.
The therapeutic potential of exercise training in patients with chronic heart failure. American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 28, 1998.
The effects of physical activity on health and disease. Man to man support group. Our Lady of the Lake hospital, March 2, 1998.
Efficacy and exercise training in chronic heart failure patients. Louisiana Association of Exercise Physiologist - Annual Meeting, September 26, 1997.
Acute Responses and Chronic Adaptations to Exercise in Heart Failure and following Heart Transplantation - Symposium, South East ACSM, Atlanta, February 4, 1997.
Exercise and the elderly: The importance of a well-rounded program. Joy W. Kistler Conference on Aging and Physical Activity, Dept. of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, 1996.
Exercise prescription and exercise training in chronic heart failure patients. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium: Status '96, Feb. 19-22, 1996.
Efficacy and exercise training in chronic heart failure patients. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium: Status '95, Feb. 21-23, 1995.
Prescribing Resistance Training for Cardiac Patients. University of Florida Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Status '94 Symposium, Feb. 21-23, 1994.
Session Chair. Rehabilitation Program Issues: Exercise Training. University of Florida Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Status '93 Symposium, Feb. 22-24, 1993.
Exercise and Renal Disease. University of Florida Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Status '92 Symposium, Feb. 21-23, 1992.
Invited Reviewer
Medicine Science Sports Exercise (Multiple Manuscript Reviews)
Journal of Applied Physiology (Multiple Manuscript Reviews)
Dynamic Medicine Service (One Manuscript Review)
Annals of Human Genetics Service (One Manuscript Review)
J. of Cardiopulmonary Rehab Service (Multiple Manuscript Reviews)
Canadian J. of Applied Physiol (One Manuscript Review)
Heamatologica (Multiple Manuscript Reviews)
J. of EMG and Kinesiology (One Manuscript Review)
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (One Manuscript Review)
The American Journal of Cardiology (One Manuscript Review)
GRANTS/AWARDS
Louisiana Board of Regents through the Millennium Trust Health Excellence Fund [HEF(2001-06)-02],
National Institute on Aging (1 P01 AG022064) – Co-PI
2000 Robert H. and Patricia A. Hines Endowed Professor in Kinesiology
PCOMO - Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Amount: 0.05 FTE for 2 years (2000-2001), and 0.25 FTE Graduate Assistantship. Role: Co-Investigator.
A Heart Failure Care-Managed Program in Family Medicine – Baton Rouge General Health Systems and Louisiana State University. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association of Teachers in Preventive Medicine. Amount: $213,610.00 for 2 years, including 0.20 FTE for 2 years (2000-2001) and two $12,500.00 Graduate Assistantship. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
EXPANDING THE ROLE OF THE KINESIOLOGIST: From Theoretical Principle to Clinical Practice. LEQSF 1999-2000-ENH-TR-20. Amount: $96,705.00. Role: Principal Investigator.
Reversal of Early Atherosclerotic Coronary markers of Heart Disease - Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Amount: 0.15 FTE for 4 years (1998-2001), and $13,000.00 Graduate Assistantship. Role: Co-Investigator.
A controlled study examining whether almond consumption affects blood pressure in adults. Pennington Biomedical Research Center. (1998) Amount: $3,000.00, and $2,000.00 Graduate Assistantship. Role: Co-Investigator.
Vascular function following high - and low -dose aspirin therapy in healthy adults. This study was submitted to the Council on Research and was chosen for funding. The award includes a $4000.00 summer research stipend (1997). Role: Principal Investigator.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Foreign language skills: Command of Dutch, German, and French.
Professional Tennis Player, 1984-86.
Intercollegiate Tennis Player, North Texas State University, 1979-83.
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