A5085660709- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sports Performance and Training
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Music Therapy and Health
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Occupational health in dentistry
Queen Margaret University
2014-2023
Singapore Institute of Technology
2020
Bridge University
2020
Glasgow Caledonian University
2020
General University Hospital of Patras
2017
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
1998-2017
RMIT University
2011-2013
Nottingham Trent University
2008
University of Exeter
2007-2008
Bangor University
1998-2003
The purpose of this study was to compare symptoms exercise-induced muscle damage after an initial and repeated bout plyometric exercise in men boys. Ten boys (9–10 yr) 10 (20–29 completed two bouts eight sets jumps, 2 wk apart. Perceived soreness (0–10, visual analog scale), isometric strength the quadriceps at six knee flexion angles, countermovement jump squat height were assessed before 30 min, 24 h, 48 72 h each bout. All variables followed expected patterns change men, with peaking...
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions among professional musicians and music students are frequent may have significant physical psychosocial consequences on their lives and/or playing abilities. The Risk of Music Students (RISMUS) research project was set up in 2018 to longitudinally identify factors associated with increased risk playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) a large sample enrolled pan-European institutions. aim this cross-sectional study describe the prevalence novel...
Exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) from strenuous unaccustomed eccentric exercise is well documented. So too the observation that a prior bout of reduces severity symptoms EIMD. This has been attributed to an increase in sarcomeres series. Recent studies have suggested concentric training increases susceptibility EIMD following exercise. reduction series, which decreases compliance and changes length-tension relation contraction.To assess effects on EIMD.Four men four women (mean (SD) age...
The purpose of this study was to assess the interday variability and time-of-day effects on selected isokinetic leg strength indices. Nine adult collegiate sportsmen (mean(s.e.) age 19.6(0.5) years; mean(s.e.) height 1.81(0.02) m; body mass 76.5(3.1) kg) completed a series nine test sessions, organized so that each subject tested three times within day (08.00-09.00 hours; 13.00-14.00 18.00-19.30 hours), occasions, separated by minimum 7 days. Gravity-corrected indices extension peak torque...
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect endurance activities designed simulate physiological demands soccer match-play and training, on leg strength, electromechanical delay, knee laxity. Methods: Eight recreational players completed four exercise trials in random order: 1) a prolonged intermittent high intensity shuttle run (PHISR) which required subjects complete total distance 9600 m form simulating pattern physical activity (activity mode; rest-to-work intervals;...
Mercer TH, Crawford C, Gleeson NP, Naish PF: Low-volume exercise rehabilitation improves functional capacity and self-reported status of dialysis patients. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2002;81:162–167. Objective The purpose this study was to examine the effects a program low-volume on nonanemic Design This controlled in clinical setting with repeated measures design. Functional were assessed before after 12 wk or normal activity for two groups Results Mixed-model analysis variance revealed...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects plyometric exercise on unilateral balance performance. Nine healthy adults performed baseline measurements dominant limb that consisted of: a 20-s stability test tilt board, where higher index represented deterioration in performance; isokinetic plantar flexion torque at 0.52 and 3.14 rad s(-1); muscle soreness calf region; resting angle. Plyometric 200 counter-movement jumps designed elicit symptoms damage, after which were repeated 30...
Abstract The effects of flexibility conditioning on neuromuscular and sensorimotor performance were assessed near to full knee extension (25°). Eighteen males who randomly assigned into two groups underwent eight weeks (three‐times per week) (hip region/knee flexor musculature; dominant limb) involving either proprioceptive facilitation (PNF) ( n= 9) or passive stretching (PASS) 9). Both modes are popular within contemporary exercise clinical settings have demonstrated efficacy in improving...
This study examined the validity and utility of Stages Exercise Behaviour Change (SEBC) scale in 244 young British adults. One-way ANOVA revealed significant differences (F > 7.34, P < 0.01) between Categories Precontemplation/Contemplation (n = 49), Preparation 87) Action/Maintenance 108) self-report levels exercise behaviour. Significant 3.14, 0.05) were also self-efficacy, physical self-perception sub-domains global self-esteem scores. Subsequent step-wise discriminant analyses that...
(1) Background: Vitamin D status has never been investigated in children Northern Ireland (UK). (2) Methods: Children (4-11 years) (n = 47) were recruited from November 2019 to March 2020 onto the cross-sectional study. Anthropometry was assessed. Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D) analysed. intake, parental knowledge and perceptions, participant habits, physical activity sedentary behaviour established via questionnaire. Muscle strength assessed isometric grip dynamometry balance dominant...
Abstract Background According to existing literature, musicians experience high rates of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders involving different anatomical areas. The aim the study was identify patterns pain location in a sample music students enrolled pan-European institutions. A further goal explore association between identified and students’ characteristics. Methods total 340 (mean age 23.3 years, 66.2% female) with current MSK completed web-based questionnaire including both background...
Abstract Aim To generate, test and refine programme theories that emerged from a rapid realist review investigating practising UK Nurses' Midwives' experiences of effective leadership strategies during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Background The literature generated six tentative healthful practices reflecting, working with people's beliefs values; being facilitative; multiple means communication and; practical support. yielded little insight into actual impact approaches advocated. Methods A...