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Biomechanist inspired by comics, scifi, martial arts, and bad jokes.

Joined February 2022
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𝐈𝐒𝐁𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫! (27th-31st July 2026, Loughborough, UK) Keep an eye out for details being released over the coming weeks and months during the build-up to the 2025 conference in Qatar. @ISBSOFFICIAL @isbs_conference @lborosportsbiom
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Muscle and tendon morphology of a world strongman and deadlift champion 🏋️‍♀️💪 journals.physiology.org/doi/…
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See our latest research ... those with early exercise intolerance had slower reaction times at 2d, greater VOM scores at 2&4d, and took 12.5d longer to RTP if they still had exercise intolerance at 14d #concussion @LboroSport @LboroSSEHS @lborouniversity @MattTGPain
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This study followed the Sub-Symptom Heart Rate Threshold (SSHeRT) Protocol we recently published. A rehabilitation protocol to help those who are struggling to tolerate exercise. Check it out at jsams.org/article/S1440-2440… #concussion @LboroSSEHS @MattTGPain
See our latest research ... those with early exercise intolerance had slower reaction times at 2d, greater VOM scores at 2&4d, and took 12.5d longer to RTP if they still had exercise intolerance at 14d #concussion @LboroSport @LboroSSEHS @lborouniversity @MattTGPain
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Trying to RTP #concussion patients/athletes and struggling to do so because of symptoms? You might find our latest research useful. The Sub-Symptom Heart Rate Threshold (SSHeRT) Protocol was safe and effective in improving recovery. @MattTGPain @tonibelli @LboroSSEHS
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My first ever journal article is ten years old today 🎉 I'm still waiting for the day my undergraduate dissertation project is no longer my most cited publication! doi.org/10.1080/02640414.201…
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"More football is being played every week & these surfaces need to be able to handle it." @SportsTechLboro have been working in partnership with @FIFAcom & @Labosport to improve the durability, safety & performance of artificial pitches. Read more⬇️ lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/pre…
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Thank you for inviting us to share our research at today's symposium @FA @PFA ... Great to see what others are researching and excited to see what collaborations are made! #concussion @LboroSSEHS @MattTGPain @belli_brain
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#BASESBIG2024 has been very popular! Unfortunately, we had to close the registration, as all available places have been filled. Apologies if you missed out - follow us for updates & highlights as the day progresses. Hopefully, we will see you in #BASESBIG2025 !
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📨Abstract acceptance notifications for @basesuk #BASESBIG2024 have been e-mailed to all authors! If you submitted an abstract, check your inbox for details. Looking forward to welcoming you @lborouniversity & @lborosportsbiom on 10th April!
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Wondering how to get to @basesuk #BASESBIG2024? Maybe considering arriving the night before (perhaps in conjunction with @QualisysMocap & @delsysinc User meeting? - qualisys.com/events/qualisys…). Useful info, including where to park on @lborouniversity 👇 🔗basesbiomech.wixsite.com/my-…
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New paper, hot off the press 🥳! Larger animals have longer limbs and are stronger-so why are the fastest runners of intermediate size? It's all to do with physical constraints on muscle, the prime mover. Collab w/ @cclemente4, @TaylorJMDick and P Bishop. doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-4…
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"UK universities are one of this country’s greatest assets - a global sector that’s truly worth celebrating.... but things need to change... No other multi-billion-pound sector is treated with such disdain." Well said @LboroVC 👊👏👏💜 lboro.ac.uk/services/vco/smt…
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Ever wondered why cheetahs are so dang fast, but smaller animals, like mice, or larger animals, like elephants, are much slower? Thrilled to share our new study in @NatureComms led by @EvoBiomech & @cclemente4 w/ Peter Bishop. A chat that started 10 y ago rdcu.be/dANSE
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This is now open access! 🙏to @lborouniversity for supporting research with so many avenues for open access. We looked at the effects of a playing season on rugby-union student-athletes considering in-season factors, including #concussion and MSK injury.
Pleased to have published some of our latest work just before the end of the year @MattTGPain @eefhog @tonibelli @LboroSSEHS @LboroSport #concussion 🧠 Free access here; authors.elsevier.com/a/1iNJt… Thread 🧵👇
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Pleased to have published some of our latest work just before the end of the year @MattTGPain @eefhog @tonibelli @LboroSSEHS @LboroSport #concussion 🧠 Free access here; authors.elsevier.com/a/1iNJt… Thread 🧵👇
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Very well deserved and a pleasure to supervise.
Doctor in time for Christmas!! Thanks to my amazing supervisors @MattTGPain, Glen Blenkinsop & @belli_brain!! Without the support and engagement of the @LboroRugby program, @LboroSport & @LboroSSEHS none of this would have been possible. Forever grateful!! Dr. Kerry Glendon
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