Research Impact: Monitoring markers of recovery may assist coaches to make informed decisions on the players training status and reduce the risk of performance decrements. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship […]
Tag: Strength
Publication: Sex-related differences in joint-angle-specific hamstring-to-quadriceps function following fatigue
Research Impact: An imbalance between hamstring and quadriceps function can predispose an athlete to injury, therefore, it is important to understand functional ratios between hamstrings/quadriceps (H/QFUNCT) at different joint angles, angular velocities and how this […]
Case-study of elite level Powerlifter Ray Williams – Arthur Lynch
Introduction I’m a bit of an oddball within this department. You won’t see me going out watching a GAA match or entering the great Limerick run anytime soon. Those pursuits do not interest me. Granted […]
Publication: A Comparison of the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull and Isometric Squat
Research Impact: Over the past decade, isometric strength tests have become a popular method of measuring both an athlete’s maximal force producing capabilities and how quickly they are able to produce force. This paper investigated […]
Strength and Power Diagnostics – Claire Brady
Strength and conditioning primarily focuses on the physical development of athletes as well as preventing injury and providing rehabilitation in order to improve sporting performance. The strength and conditioning coach plays an integral role in […]
