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Biomechanical associates of performance and knee joint loads during A70–90° cutting maneuver in sub-elite soccer players (2019)
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The aim of this study was to explore the“performance-injury risk” conflict during cutting, by examining whole-body joint kinematics and kinetics that are responsible forfaster change-of-direction (COD) performance of a cutting task in soccer players,... Read More about Biomechanical associates of performance and knee joint loads during A70–90° cutting maneuver in sub-elite soccer players.

A qualitative screening tool to identify athletes with ‘high-risk’ movement mechanics during cutting : the cutting movement assessment score (CMAS) (2019)
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To assess the validity of the cutting movement assessment score (CMAS) to estimate the magnitude of peak knee abduction moments (KAM) against three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis, while comparing whole-body kinetics and kinematics betw... Read More about A qualitative screening tool to identify athletes with ‘high-risk’ movement mechanics during cutting : the cutting movement assessment score (CMAS).

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

The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability (2017)
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Cuthbert, M., Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., & Jones, P. (2017). The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(8), 2138-2144. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002346

The purpose of this study was to examine the application of the change of direction deficit (CODD) to a 90° cut test in order to examine whether CODD provides a unique evaluation of an individual’s cutting ability. Thirty-six male collegiate team–spo... Read More about The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability.

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.

Reliability of the dynamic strength index in college athletes (2015)
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Thomas, C., Jones, P., & Comfort, P. (2015). Reliability of the dynamic strength index in college athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(5), 542-545. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0255

Purpose: To determine the reliability of the Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) in college athletes. Method: Nineteen male college athletes performed the squat jump (SJ) and isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) to determine peak force, on 2 separate days. Relia... Read More about Reliability of the dynamic strength index in college athletes.

Technique determinants of knee joint loads during cutting in female soccer players (2015)
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cutting in female soccer players. Human Movement Science, 42, 203-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2015.05.004

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between technique characteristics and knee abduction moments during 90° cuts. A cross sectional design involving 26 elite and sub-elite female soccer players (mean ± SD; age: 21 ± 3.2 years,... Read More about Technique determinants of knee joint loads during cutting in female soccer players.

The assisted nordic hamstring curl (2015)
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Matthews, M., Jones, P., Cohen, D., & Matthews, H. (2015). The assisted nordic hamstring curl. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 37(1), 84-87. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000084

Assisted nordic hamstring curls provide a mechanism for assisting the lower phases of a nordic hamstring curl, allowing training at increased hamstring muscle length positions and the performance of more repetitions. This exercise may be useful to ta... Read More about The assisted nordic hamstring curl.

The validity of the Nordic hamstring lower as a field-based assessment of eccentric hamstring strength (2015)
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Sconce, E., Jones, P., Turner, E., Comfort, P., & Graham-Smith, P. (2015). The validity of the Nordic hamstring lower as a field-based assessment of eccentric hamstring strength. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 24(1), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.1123/JSR.2013-0097

Context: Hamstring injury-risk assessment has primarily been investigated using isokinetic dynamometry.
However, practical issues such as cost and availability limit the widespread application of isokinetics for
injury-risk assessment; thus, field-... Read More about The validity of the Nordic hamstring lower as a field-based assessment of eccentric hamstring strength.

A comparison of braking characteristics between pre-planned and unanticipated changing direction tasks in female soccer players: An exploratory study. Day 1. Posters – Biomechanics,BASES Annual Conference, 25th November 2014, St Georges Park, Burton (2014)
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Jones, P., Stones, S., & Smith, L. (2014). A comparison of braking characteristics between pre-planned and unanticipated changing direction tasks in female soccer players: An exploratory study. Day 1. Posters – Biomechanics,BASES Annual Conference, 25th November 2014, St Georges Park, Burton. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32(sup 2), S25-S26. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.968379

Is there a relationship between landing and changing direction in terms of ‘dynamic valgus’? (2014)
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Jones, P., Herrington, L., Munro, A., & Graham-Smith, P. (2014). Is there a relationship between landing and changing direction in terms of ‘dynamic valgus’?. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(9), 2095-2102. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514539446

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a major problem amongst female athletes. Screening for ACL injury risk tends to focus on landing tasks, which may be limited in sports where changing direction is the main action involved in n... Read More about Is there a relationship between landing and changing direction in terms of ‘dynamic valgus’?.

Test-retest reliability and sensitivity of the concept2 dyno dynamometer: practical applications (2014)
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Bampouras, T., Marrin, K., Sanley, S., & Jones, P. (2014). Test-retest reliability and sensitivity of the concept2 dyno dynamometer: practical applications. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(5), 1381-1385. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000269

Strength assessment is often part of the objective periodical observation of teams, squads, or large groups of athletes. Equipment that provides assessment that is mobile and is easy to use will reduce the impact on the athletes’ training and competi... Read More about Test-retest reliability and sensitivity of the concept2 dyno dynamometer: practical applications.