At the World Masters Athletics Championships in Malaga from 4-16 September 2018, the DLR Institute of Aerospace Medicine and the University of Malaga are conducting a field study with athletes on site. We want to collect data during the competition that are of interest for medical researchers as well as for the athletes. The focus this year is on age-related changes in skeletal muscle connective tissue, blood vessels, heart function, resting metabolism and psychological condition.
The study will contribute to a better understanding of age-related health and show how regular training promotes both cardiovascular health and metabolism.
Schedule
The study will be conducted from September 4-16, 2018 during the World Master Athletics Championships (WMAC) in Malaga, Spain. Participation in the study takes about three hours in total with two or three appointments.
After registration, the essential health data are collected via questionnaire. The height, weight, body composition and vertical jumping ability will also be recorded before the scientific tests begin.
Who can participate?
Every accredited participant of WMAC 2018 can participate in the study. However, injuries, complaints or availability of equipment limit the participation in the study.
The scientific studies
All tests are non-invasive.
As a participant in the study, you will receive all your personal results collected at the end of your study participation. There is neither financial compensation nor additional insurance for the participants in the study.
All data collected will comply with data protection regulations and medical secrecy guidelines.
Prof. Dr. Jörn Rittweger Head of the Department of Muscle and Bone Metabolism German Aerospace Center Institute of Aerospace Medicine Muscle and Bone Metabolism Linder Höhe 51147 Köln Phone:+49 2203 601-3080 Fax:+49 2203 61159
Friederike Wütscher Public Relations German Aerospace Center Institute of Aerospace Medicine Management Linder Höhe 51147 Köln Phone:+49 2203 601-3328 Fax:+49 2203 695211