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Comparison of methods of calculating dynamic strength index (2017)
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Comfort, P., Thomas, C., Dos'Santos, T., Jones, P., Suchomel, T., & McMahon, J. (2017). Comparison of methods of calculating dynamic strength index. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(3), 320-325. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0255

Purpose: To determine the reliability and variability of dynamic strength index (DSI) calculated from squat jump (SJ) (DSI-SJ) versus countermovement jump (CMJ) (DSI-CMJ) peak force (PF) and to compare DSI values between methods. Methods: Male youth... Read More about Comparison of methods of calculating dynamic strength index.

The role of eccentric strength in 180° turns in female soccer players (2017)
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Jones, P., Thomas, C., Dos'Santos, T., McMahon, J., & Graham-Smith, P. (2017). The role of eccentric strength in 180° turns in female soccer players. Sports, 5(2), 42. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5020042

Previous studies have reported an association between eccentric strength (ECC-STR) and change of direction (COD) ability. Little is known about how ECC-STR facilitates COD maneuvers. The aim of this study was to examine the role of ECC-STR during a 1... Read More about The role of eccentric strength in 180° turns in female soccer players.

Influence of reactive strength index modified on force- and power-time curves (2017)
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McMahon, J., Jones, P., Suchomel, T., Lake, J., & Comfort, P. (2017). Influence of reactive strength index modified on force- and power-time curves. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(2), 220-227. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0056

Purpose: The reactive strength index modified (RSImod) has been recently identified and validated as a method of monitoring countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. The kinetic and kinematic mechanisms that optimize a higher RSImod score are, however,... Read More about Influence of reactive strength index modified on force- and power-time curves.

Physical profiles of female academy netball players by position (2017)
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Thomas, C., Ismail, K., Simpson, R., Comfort, P., Jones, P., & Dos’Santos, T. (2019). Physical profiles of female academy netball players by position. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(6), 1. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001949

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the height, body mass and physical characteristics of female academy netball players by position (centers, defenders and shooters). Data were collected on 43 regional academy players during the preseason peri... Read More about Physical profiles of female academy netball players by position.

Between-session reliability of common strength- and power-related measures in adolescent athletes (2017)
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Thomas, C., Dos'Santos, T., Comfort, P., & Jones, P. (2017). Between-session reliability of common strength- and power-related measures in adolescent athletes. Sports, 5(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5010015

The purpose of this study was to investigate the between-session reliability of common strength- and power-related measures in adolescent athletes. Seventeen adolescent athletes (males: n = 8: age 17.1 ± 2.2 years; height 175.6 ± 3.5 cm; mass 80.2 ±... Read More about Between-session reliability of common strength- and power-related measures in adolescent athletes.

Strength and endurance training reduces the loss of eccentric hamstring torque observed after soccer specific fatigue (2017)
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Matthews, M., Heron, K., Todd, S., Tomlinson, A., Jones, P., Delextrat, A., & Cohen, D. (2017). Strength and endurance training reduces the loss of eccentric hamstring torque observed after soccer specific fatigue. Physical Therapy in Sport, 25, 39-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.01.006

Objectives: To investigate the effect of two hamstring training protocols on eccentric peak
torque before and after soccer specific fatigue.
Participants: Twenty-two university male soccer players.
Design: Isokinetic strength tests were performed... Read More about Strength and endurance training reduces the loss of eccentric hamstring torque observed after soccer specific fatigue.

Relationship between maximum aerobic speed performance and distance covered in rugby union games (2016)
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Swaby, R., Jones, P. A., & Comfort, P. (2016). Relationship between maximum aerobic speed performance and distance covered in rugby union games. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(10), 2788-2793. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001375

Relationship between maximum aerobic speed performance and distance covered in rugby union games. J Strength Cond Res 30(10): 2788–2793, 2016—Researchers have shown a clear relationship between aerobic fitness and the distance covered in professional... Read More about Relationship between maximum aerobic speed performance and distance covered in rugby union games.

Assessing muscle strength asymmetry via a unilateral stance isometric mid-thigh pull (2016)
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Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., Jones, P., & Comfort, P. (2017). Assessing muscle strength asymmetry via a unilateral stance isometric mid-thigh pull. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(4), 505-511. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0179

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the within-session reliability of bilateral and unilateral stance isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) force-time characteristics including peak force (PF), relative PF and impulse at time bands (0-100... Read More about Assessing muscle strength asymmetry via a unilateral stance isometric mid-thigh pull.

How reliable are lower limb biomechanical variables during running and cutting tasks (2016)
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Alenezi, F., Herrington, L., Jones, P., & Jones, R. (2016). How reliable are lower limb biomechanical variables during running and cutting tasks. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology, 30, 137-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.07.001

The purpose of this study was to compare the within- and
between-days reliability of lower limb biomechanical variables collected during running and cutting tasks. Methods: 15 recreational athletes, 7 males and 8 females, took part in three testing... Read More about How reliable are lower limb biomechanical variables during running and cutting tasks.

Mechanical determinants of faster change of direction speed performance in male athletes (2016)
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Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., Jones, P., & Comfort, P. (2017). Mechanical determinants of faster change of direction speed performance in male athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(3), 696-705. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001535

Mechanical variables during change of directions for example braking and propulsive forces,impulses and ground contact times (GCT) have been identified as determinants of faster change of direction speed (CODS) performance. The purpose of this study... Read More about Mechanical determinants of faster change of direction speed performance in male athletes.

Braking characteristics during cutting and pivoting in female soccer players (2016)
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Jones, P., Herrington, L., & Graham-Smith, P. (2016). Braking characteristics during cutting and pivoting in female soccer players. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology, 30, 46-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.05.006

Biomechanical studies into changing direction focus on final contact (FC), whilst limited research has examined penultimate contact (PEN). The aim of this study was to explore the kinematic and kinetic differences between PEN and FC of cutting and pi... Read More about Braking characteristics during cutting and pivoting in female soccer players.

Reliability of the 505 change-of-direction test in netball players (2016)
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Barber, O., Thomas, C., Jones, P., McMahon, J., & Comfort, P. (2016). Reliability of the 505 change-of-direction test in netball players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(3), 377-380. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0215

PURPOSE:
To determine the reliability of the 505 change-of-direction (COD) test performed with both a stationary and a flying start.
METHODS:
Fifty-two female netball players (age 23.9 ± 5.4 y, height 169.9 ± 3.3 cm, body mass 65.2 ± 4.6 kg) pe... Read More about Reliability of the 505 change-of-direction test in netball players.

Relationships between unilateral horizontal and vertical drop jumps and 20 metre sprint performance (2016)
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Schuster, D., & Jones, P. (2016). Relationships between unilateral horizontal and vertical drop jumps and 20 metre sprint performance. Physical Therapy in Sport, 21, 20-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.02.007

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the relationships between horizontal (HDJ) and vertical drop jumps (VDJ) to sprint performance. Design: Exploratory Study. Setting: Laboratory. Participants: Nineteen male collegiate participant... Read More about Relationships between unilateral horizontal and vertical drop jumps and 20 metre sprint performance.

Comparison of peak power output during exercises with similar lower-limb kinematics (2016)
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with similar lower-limb kinematics. Journal of trainology, 5(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.17338/trainology.5.1_1

Objectives: The aim of this investigation was to compare peak power between the mid-thigh power clean, squat jump and push press.
Design and Methods: Eleven recreationally trained men (age 22.2 ± 3.5 yrs; height 178.6 ± 8.5 cm; body mass 88.7 ± 13.... Read More about Comparison of peak power output during exercises with similar lower-limb kinematics.

Effect of sampling frequency on isometric midthigh-pull kinetics (2016)
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Dos’Santos, T., Jones, P., Kelly, J., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Thomas, C. (2016). Effect of sampling frequency on isometric midthigh-pull kinetics. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(2), 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0222

Purpose: Skeletal-muscle function can be evaluated using force–times curves generated via the isometric midthigh pull (IMTP). Various sampling frequencies (500–1000 Hz) have been used for IMTP assessments; however, no research has investigated the in... Read More about Effect of sampling frequency on isometric midthigh-pull kinetics.

Reliability of the 30-15 intermittent fitness test in semiprofessional soccer players (2016)
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Thomas, C., Dos’Santos, T., Jones, P., & Comfort, P. (2016). Reliability of the 30-15 intermittent fitness test in semiprofessional soccer players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(2), 172-175. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0056

Purpose: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the reliability of the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30-15IFT) in semiprofessional soccer players. Methods: Fourteen male semiprofessional soccer players performed the 30-15IFT on 2 occas... Read More about Reliability of the 30-15 intermittent fitness test in semiprofessional soccer players.

Relationships between speed, change of direction and jump performance with cricket specific speed tests in male academy cricketers (2015)
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Foden, M., Astley, S., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., Matthews, M., & Jones, P. (2015). Relationships between speed, change of direction and jump performance with cricket specific speed tests in male academy cricketers. Journal of trainology, 4(2), 37-42. https://doi.org/10.17338/trainology.4.2_37

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between general speed and change of direction speed and‘cricket specific’ speed tests and the relationships between jump performance and speed and change of direction ability in m... Read More about Relationships between speed, change of direction and jump performance with cricket specific speed tests in male academy cricketers.

Joint kinetics and kinematics during common lower limb rehabilitation exercises (2015)
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Comfort, P., Jones, P., Smith, L., & Herrington, L. (2015). Joint kinetics and kinematics during common lower limb rehabilitation exercises. Journal of Athletic Training, 50(10), 1011-1018. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.9.05

Context: Unilateral body-weight exercises are commonly used to strengthen the lower limbs during rehabilitation after injury, but data comparing the loading of the limbs during these tasks are limited.
Objective: To compare joint kinetics and kinem... Read More about Joint kinetics and kinematics during common lower limb rehabilitation exercises.

Technique determinants of knee joint loads during pivoting in female soccer players (2015)
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Jones, P., Herrington, L., & Graham-Smith, P. (2016). Technique determinants of knee joint loads during pivoting in female soccer players. Clinical Biomechanics, 31(1), 107-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.09.012

Background: No previous studies have investigated the optimal technique for pivoting with regard to reducing
peak knee abduction moments and potential knee injury risk. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships
between technique ch... Read More about Technique determinants of knee joint loads during pivoting in female soccer players.