Article

1. Blazevich, A. J., Cannavan, D., Waugh, C., Fath, F., Miller, S. and Kay, A. D. (2012) Neuromuscular factors influencing the maximum stretch limit of the human plantar flexors. Journal of Applied Physiology. 113(9), pp. 1446-1455. 8750-7587.
2. Kay, A. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2012) Effect of acute static stretch on maximal muscle performance: A systematic review. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®. 44(1), pp. 154-164. 0195-9131.
3. Kay, A. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2010) Concentric muscle contractions before static stretching minimize, but do not remove, stretch-induced force deficits. Journal of Applied Physiology. 108(3), pp. 637-645. 8750-7587.
4. Kay, A. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2009) Isometric contractions reduce plantar flexor moment, Achilles tendon stiffness, and neuromuscular activity but remove the subsequent effects of stretch. Journal of Applied Physiology. 107, pp. 1181-1189. 8750-7587.
5. Kay, A. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2009) Moderate-duration static stretch reduces active and passive plantar flexor moment but not Achilles tendon stiffness or active muscle length. Journal of Applied Physiology. 106, pp. 1249-1256. 8750-7587.
6. Kay, A. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2008) Reductions in active plantarflexor moment are significantly correlated with static stretch duration. European Journal of Sports Science. 8(1), pp. 41-46. 1746-1391.

Conference or Workshop Item

1. Kay, A. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2011) A systematic review of the effects of acute static stretch on maximal muscular performance. Invited Presentation presented to: 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), Liverpool John Moores University, 06-09 July 2011.
2. Blazevich, A. J., Miller, S., Waugh, C., Fath, F., Kay, A. D., Thorland, J. B. and Aagaard, P. (2009) Influence of Plantarflexor stretch training on fascicle length and strain, H-Reflex amplitude and muscle force production. Seminar Presentation presented to: 14th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), Oslo, Norway, 24-27 June 2009.
3. Kay, A. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2009) Isometric contractions reduce plantar flexor moment, Achilles tendon stiffness and neuromuscular activity but remove the subsequent effects of stretch. Poster presented to: 5th Annual Conference of the UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA), Leeds, 5-7 June 2009.