The Effects of Fatigue on Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia During a Dynamic Resistance Exercise

Inclusion Criteria: * Pain-free * 18-60 years old * Participant can appropriately perform the knee extension exercise (assessed during screening) Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Regular use of prescription pain medications * Current or history of chronic pain condition * Currently taking blood-thinning medication * Systemic medical condition known to affect sensation, such as uncontrolled diabetes or neurological conditions * Any contraindication to the application of ice, such as: uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure over 140/90 mmHg), cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise * Known presence of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease * Current use of tobacco products * Not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+) * Surgery, injury, or fracture to the lower back or lower extremity within the past 6 months