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Load absorption force-time characteristics following the second pull of weightlifting derivatives (2017)
Journal Article
Suchomel, T. J., Lake, J. P., & Comfort, P. (2017). Load absorption force-time characteristics following the second pull of weightlifting derivatives. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(6), 1644-1652. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001634

Load absorption force-time characteristics following the second pull of weightlifting derivatives. J Strength Cond Res 31(6): 1644–1652, 2017—The purpose of this study was to compare the load absorption force-time characteristics of weightlifting cat... Read More about Load absorption force-time characteristics following the second pull of weightlifting derivatives.

Lack of effect of ankle position during the Nordic curl on muscle activity of the biceps femoris and medial gastrocnemius (2017)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Regan, A., Herrington, L., Thomas, C., McMahon, J., & Jones, P. (2017). Lack of effect of ankle position during the Nordic curl on muscle activity of the biceps femoris and medial gastrocnemius. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 26(3), 202-207. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2015-0130

Context:
Regular performance (~2×/wk) of Nordic curls has been shown to increase hamstring strength and reduce the risk of hamstring strain injury, although no consensus on ankle position has been provided.

Objective:
To compare the effects of p... Read More about Lack of effect of ankle position during the Nordic curl on muscle activity of the biceps femoris and medial gastrocnemius.

Effect of different onset thresholds on isometric midthigh pull force-time variables (2017)
Journal Article
Dos'Santos, T., Jones, P., Comfort, P., & Thomas, C. (2017). Effect of different onset thresholds on isometric midthigh pull force-time variables. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(12), 3463-3473. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001765

Dos'Santos, T, Jones, PA, Comfort, P, and Thomas, C. Effect of different onset thresholds on isometric midthigh pull force-time variables. J Strength Cond Res 31(12): 3463–3473, 2017—Various thresholds have been used to identify the onset of contract... Read More about Effect of different onset thresholds on isometric midthigh pull force-time variables.

A comparison of isometric midthigh-pull strength, vertical jump, sprint speed, and change-of-direction speed in academy netball players (2017)
Journal Article
Thomas, C., Comfort, P., Jones, P. A., & Dos’Santos, T. (2017). A comparison of isometric midthigh-pull strength, vertical jump, sprint speed, and change-of-direction speed in academy netball players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(7), 916-921. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0317

Purpose:
To investigate the relationships between maximal isometric strength, vertical jump (VJ), sprint speed, and change-of-direction speed (CoDS) in academy netball players and determine whether players who have high performance in isometric stre... Read More about A comparison of isometric midthigh-pull strength, vertical jump, sprint speed, and change-of-direction speed in academy netball players.

A preliminary investigation into a qualitative assessment tool to identify athletes with high knee abduction moments during cutting : Cutting Movement Assessment Score (CMAS) (2017)
Journal Article

Given the limited accessibility of 3D motion analysis for injury screening of athletes, there is a need to develop a field-based screening tool to identify athletes with ‘at-risk’ cutting mechanics. The aim of this preliminary study was to assess the... Read More about A preliminary investigation into a qualitative assessment tool to identify athletes with high knee abduction moments during cutting : Cutting Movement Assessment Score (CMAS).

Gathering evidence for routine decision-making (2017)
Journal Article
Brettle, A. (2017). Gathering evidence for routine decision-making. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 12(4), 193. https://doi.org/10.18438/B85Q29

This paper is based on the opening keynote address at the 9th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference, Philadelphia, 18-21 June 2017.

Temporal changes in intraluminal thrombus volume within abdominal aortic aneurysms : implications for planning endovascular aneurysm sealing (2017)
Journal Article

Purpose: To explore whether or not there are temporal changes in the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and intraluminal thrombus (ILT) volumes between planning and implantation of the endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) device and how these changes in... Read More about Temporal changes in intraluminal thrombus volume within abdominal aortic aneurysms : implications for planning endovascular aneurysm sealing.

Optimising rigour in focus group analysis : using content/thematic and form/structural approaches to understand British Somali's experiences of policing in London (2017)
Journal Article
Ahmed, A., Quraishi, M., & Abdillahi, A. (2017). Optimising rigour in focus group analysis : using content/thematic and form/structural approaches to understand British Somali's experiences of policing in London. International social science review, 93(2), 1-31

There is evidence that focus groups are useful to explore issues with socially marginalised groups, notably when participants have shared particular experiences. Focus groups have the methodological potential to highlight group norms and processes, a... Read More about Optimising rigour in focus group analysis : using content/thematic and form/structural approaches to understand British Somali's experiences of policing in London.

Rhythmic laser cue is beneficial for improving gait performance and reducing freezing of turning in Parkinson’s disease patients with freezing of gait (2017)
Journal Article
Tang, L., Gao, C., Wang, D., Liu, A., Chen, S., & Gu, D. (2017). Rhythmic laser cue is beneficial for improving gait performance and reducing freezing of turning in Parkinson’s disease patients with freezing of gait. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 10(12), 16802-16808

Background and aim: Gait time components in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients such as step time, gait rhythmicity, symmetry, and coordination are exacerbated during turning. Freezing of gait (FOG) can be triggered off when such gait-timing deficiency... Read More about Rhythmic laser cue is beneficial for improving gait performance and reducing freezing of turning in Parkinson’s disease patients with freezing of gait.

Surgery for tennis elbow: a systematic review (2017)
Journal Article
Bateman, M., Littlewood, C., Rawson, B., & A. Tambe, A. (2019). Surgery for tennis elbow: a systematic review. Shoulder and Elbow, 11(1), 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1177/1758573217745041

Background: There is no consensus on the most suitable treatment for tennis elbow but, in the USA, surgical intervention is increasing despite a lack of supportive research evidence. The aim of this systematic review was to provide a balanced update... Read More about Surgery for tennis elbow: a systematic review.

Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats (2017)
Journal Article

Cognitive demands can influence the adaptation of walking, a crucial skill to maintain body stability and prevent falls. Whilst previous research has shown emotional load tunes goal-directed movements, little attention has been given to this finding.... Read More about Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats.

Maternity leave duration and adverse pregnancy outcomes: An international country-level comparison (2017)
Journal Article
Kwegyir-Afful, E., Adu, G., Spelten, E., Räsänen, K., & Verbeek, J. (2017). Maternity leave duration and adverse pregnancy outcomes: An international country-level comparison. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 46(8), 798-804. https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494817745737

Aim: Preterm birth and low birthweight (LBW) lead to infant morbidity and mortality. The causes are unknown. This study evaluates the association between duration of maternity leave and birth outcomes at country level.
Method: We compiled data on... Read More about Maternity leave duration and adverse pregnancy outcomes: An international country-level comparison.