Research Impact: Findings demonstrate that a small number of Rugby playing schools in Ireland are considered well-resourced in terms of physiotherapy provision and access to medical doctors and S&C coaches, yet consensus guidelines for injury […]
Tag: Tom Comyns
Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance Expansion: Post-Doctoral Opportunity
The Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) project commenced in September 2016 and is funded by the IRFU and from internal University of Limerick funding from the Health Research Institute, Department of Physical Education and Sport […]
Publication: The Association Between the ACWR & Injury and its Application in Team Sports: A Systematic Review
Research Impact: There has been a recent increase in research examining training load as a method of mitigating injury risk due to its known detrimental effects on player welfare and team performance. The acute:chronic workload […]
Publication: Inter-day reliability & usefulness of reactive strength index derived from two maximal rebound jump tests
Research Impact: This study examined the interday reliability and usefulness of two repeated jump tests that are often used to assess an athlete’s plyometric capabilities. For a test to be of value it should be […]
Publication: Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training (USRPT) In Swimming: Current Perspectives
Research Impact: Ultra-short race-pace training (USRPT) was recently proposed as a new and alternative training methodology that challenges traditional training philosophies in the sport of swimming. The aim of this article was to provide current […]
New Publication: Relationship Between Salivary Cortisol, Training Load & Subjective Markers of Recovery in Elite Rugby Union Players
Research Impact: Increased stress can have negative effects on performance, particularly if there is an imbalance between training load and recovery. This study evaluated salivary cortisol as a marker of recovery. Over a 10-week preseason […]
New Publication: Relationship between adductor squeeze strength, recovery markers & training load, in elite Rugby players
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 […]
Presentation of Excellence in Teaching Awards to Dr. Tom Comyns & Dr. Antonio Calderon
Congratulations to Dr. Tom Comyns and Dr. Antonio Calderon who were presented with UL Faculty Awards for Excellence in Teaching at the University of Limerick today. The UL Excellence in Teaching Awards has three strands: […]
Publication: The relationship between physical and wellness measures and injury in amateur Rugby Union players
Research Impact: Rugby-related injuries are widely reported in the literature, but little is known about the factors that may lead to these injuries occurring. The Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) Project is currently monitoring the […]
Publication: The relationship between isometric strength and sprint acceleration in sprinters – Claire Brady
Research Impact: The use of isometric strength testing, particularly the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), has increased rapidly in the past decade. The relationship between isometric measures of strength measured during the IMTP and isometric squat […]
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