{"id":8939,"date":"2024-05-28T15:43:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T19:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/?page_id=8939"},"modified":"2024-09-03T11:20:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:20:23","slug":"apex-exercise-physiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/research-center\/platforms\/apex-exercise-physiology\/","title":{"rendered":"APEX (exercise physiology)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal -section-alt\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APEX Laboratory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The exercise physiology laboratory (APEX laboratory) brings together three technical platforms having high-tech devices for the conduct of clinical studies.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure data-module=\"Figcaption\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-apex.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7591\" style=\"width:283px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-apex.png 630w, https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-apex-500x429.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The equipment of the different platforms enables the non-invasive assessment of cardiorespiratory and muscle function in patients with cardiovascular diseases and athletes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment and Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal -section-alt\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pavilion U Platform (moderate-risk population)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Respiratory Assessment (comprehensive airway assessment, pulmonary compliance, diffusion):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plethysmographic box (VMax ENCORE 22D, Vyaire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plethysmographic box (Platinum Elite DL, MGC Diagnostics)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiorespiratory Assessment (VO<sub>2<\/sub> max, gas exchange measurements at rest and during exercise, resting metabolism)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two portable gas analyzers (Oxycon Mobile, Vyaire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bicycle with an electromagnetic brake (Corival Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MRI bike (Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treadmill (DESMO, Woodway)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stationary gas analyzer (Spectra Vmax X29N, Vyaire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscle Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Isokinetic strength (Biodex S4 pro, Atlas Medic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Force transducer (MP150, Biopac)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnetic stimulation (Bistim, Magstim)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcranial magnetic stimulation (Rapid 2, Magstim)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface electromyography (FreeEMG 300, BTS Bioengineering)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continuous blood pressure monitor (Nexfin, BMEYE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Near-infrared spectrometer (OptiplexTS, ISS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portable 12-lead electrocardiogram (Mortara)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two pulse oximeters with continuous measure and Bluetooth technology (MASIMO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bioimpedance balance (Inbody520, InBody)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment for synchronization of analogue signals (Powerlab, ADinstrument)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PPMC Platform (high-risk population)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiorespiratory Assessment (VO<sub>2<\/sub> max, gas exchange measurements at rest and during exercise, resting metabolism)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stationary gas analyzers (CPX Ultima Cardio2, MGC diagnostics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bicycle with an electromagnetic brake (Corival Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Pedalo&#8221; bike with an electromagnetic brake (Recumbent, Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arm ergometer pedal exerciser with an electromagnetic brake (Angio, Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treadmill (TMX 425, Trackmaster)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bioimpedance balance (Inbody520, InBody)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal -section-alt\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pavilion A Platform (low-risk population or high performance)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiorespiratory Assessment (VO2 max, gas exchange measurements at rest and during exercise, resting metabolism)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stationary gas analyzers (CPX Ultima Cardio2, MGC diagnostics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bicycle with an high performance electromagnetic brake (Excalibur, Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High performance treadmill with safety harness (Quasar, HP-COSMOS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-invasive assessment of cardiac output by breathing inert gas (Innocor, InnoVision)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiovascular training on a bicycle (up to four participants simultaneously)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four bicycles with an electromagnetic brake (Corrival, Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four three-lead wireless electrocardiograms (LCRM, Lode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervising and management training station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<div >\n\t<div class=\"c-box u-box  \">\n\t\t<div class=\"c-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service Request<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to get the cost assessment for your project, and make a demand for services, complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/collaboration.criucpq.ulaval.ca\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=CMYFTCJ743YHLKFK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service request form<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(French only).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any further information, please contact us at the following address: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:apex@criucpq.ulaval.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apex@criucpq.ulaval.ca<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal -section-alt\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fee-Schedule-APEX-20240827.pdf\">Fee Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":10541,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8939","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8939"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12669,"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8939\/revisions\/12669"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iucpq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}