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• Kay, A. D., Baxter, B. A., Hill, M. and Blazevich, A. J. (2023) Effects of eccentric resistance training on lower-limb passive joint range of motion: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 55(4), pp. 710-721. 0195-9131.
• Davis, N. M., Pringle, A., Kay, A. D., Blazevich, A. J., Teskey, D., Faghy, M. A. and Mina, M. A. (2022) Feasibility, Psychosocial Effects, Influence, and Perception of Elastic Band Resistance Balance Training in Older Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(17) 1661-7827.
• Behm, D. G., Kay, A. D., Trajano, G. and Blazevich, A. J. (2021) Mechanisms Underlying Performance Impairments Following Prolonged Static Stretching Without a Comprehensive Warm-up. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 121(1), pp. 67-94. 1439-6327.
• Kay, A. D., Dixon, J., Bligh, L. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2019) The External Validity of a Novel Contract-Relax Stretching Technique on Knee Flexor Range of Motion. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science in Sports. 30(1), pp. 74-82. 1600-0838.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Tsatalas, T., Giakas, G., Seitz, L. B. and Kay, A. D. (2019) Variable, but not free-weight, resistance back squat exercise potentiates jump performance following a comprehensive task-specific warm-up. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 29(3), pp. 380-392. 0905-7188.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Tsatalas, T., Giakas, G., Seitz, L. B. and Kay, A. D. (2019) Variable, but not free-weight, resistance back squat exercise potentiates jump performance following a comprehensive task-specific warm-up. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 29(3), pp. 380-392. 0905-7188.
• Kay, A. D., Rubley, B., Talbot, C., Mina, M. A., Baross, A. W. and Blazevich, A. J. (2018) Stretch imposed on active muscle elicits positive adaptations in strain risk factors and exercise-induced muscle damage. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science in Sports. 28(11), 2299–2309. 1600-0838.
• Kay, A. D., Rubley, B., Talbot, C., Mina, M. A., Baross, A. W. and Blazevich, A. J. (2018) Stretch imposed on active muscle elicits positive adaptations in strain risk factors and exercise-induced muscle damage. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science in Sports. 28(11), 2299–2309. 1600-0838.
• Roberts, M., Talbot, C., Kay, A. D., Price, M. and Hill, M. (2018) Changes in postural sway and gait characteristics as a consequence of anterior load carriage. Gait & Posture. 66, pp. 139-145. 0966-6362.
• Blazevich, A. J., Gill, N. D., Kvorning, T., Kay, A. D., Goh, A. M., Hilton, B., Drinkwater, E. J. and Behm, D. G. (2018) No Effect of Muscle Stretching within a Full, Dynamic Warm-up on Athletic Performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 50(6), pp. 1258-1266. 0195-9131.
• Hill, M.W., Duncan, M.J., Oxford, S.W., Kay, A. D. and Price, M.J. (2018) Effects of external loads on postural sway during quiet stance in adults aged 20–80 years. Applied Ergonomics. 66, pp. 64-69. 0003-6870.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Giannis, G., Seitz, L. B. and Kay, A. D. (2016) Chain-loaded variable resistance warm-up improves free-weight maximal back squat performance. European Journal of Sport Science. 16(8), pp. 932-939. 1746-1391.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Giannis, G., Seitz, L. B. and Kay, A. D. (2016) Chain-loaded variable resistance warm-up improves free-weight maximal back squat performance. European Journal of Sport Science. 16(8), pp. 932-939. 1746-1391.
• Khatri, R., Logan, P., Kay, A. D. and Lehner, A. N. (2016) Does splinting the upper limb improve the quality of life and functional independence of stroke survivors? British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 79(8,supp), p. 42. 0308-0226.
• Khatri, R., Logan, P., Kay, A. D. and Lehner, A. N. (2016) Does splinting the upper limb improve the quality of life and functional independence of stroke survivors? British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 79(8,supp), p. 42. 0308-0226.
• Kay, A. D., Richmond, D., Talbot, C., Mina, M., Baross, A. W. and Blazevich, A. J. (2016) Stretching of active muscle elicits chronic changes in multiple strain risk factors. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 48(7), pp. 1388-1396. 0195-9131.
• Kay, A. D., Dods, S. and Blazevich, A. J. (2016) Acute effects of contract-relax (CR) stretch versus a modified CR technique. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 116(3), pp. 611-621. 1439-6319.
• Kay, A. D., Dods, S. and Blazevich, A. J. (2016) Acute effects of contract-relax (CR) stretch versus a modified CR technique. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 116(3), pp. 611-621. 1439-6319.
• Behm, D. G., Blazevich, A. J., Kay, A. D. and McHugh, M. (2016) Canadian Society For Exercise Physiology Position Stand on the Acute Effects of Muscle Stretching on Physical Performance, Range of Motion and Injury Incidence in Healthy Active Individuals. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 41(1), Supplementary Appendix S8. 1715-5320.
• Behm, D. G., Blazevich, A. J., Kay, A. D. and McHugh, M. (2016) Acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance, range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals: a systematic review. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 41(1), pp. 1-11. 1715-5320.
• Kay, A. D., Husbands-Beasley, J. and Blazevich, A. J. (2015) Effects of contract–relax, static stretching, and isometric contractions on muscle–tendon mechanics. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47(10), pp. 2181-2190. 0195-9131.
• Kay, A. D., Husbands-Beasley, J. and Blazevich, A. J. (2015) Effects of contract–relax, static stretching, and isometric contractions on muscle–tendon mechanics. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47(10), pp. 2181-2190. 0195-9131.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Giakas, G. and Kay, A. D. (2014) Influence of variable resistance loading on subsequent free weight maximal back squat performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 28(10), pp. 2988-2995. 1064-8011.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Giakas, G. and Kay, A. D. (2014) Influence of variable resistance loading on subsequent free weight maximal back squat performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 28(10), pp. 2988-2995. 1064-8011.
• Blazevich, A. J., Cannavan, D., Waugh, C., Miller, S., Thorlund, J. B., Aagaard, P. and Kay, A. D. (2014) Range of motion, neuromechanical, and architectural adaptations to plantar flexor stretch training in humans. Journal of Applied Physiology. 117(5), pp. 452-462. 8750-7587.
• Talbot, C., Kay, A. D., Walker, N. and Price, M. J. (2014) A comparison of two anaerobic test measurement systems using an upper body Wingate test. Research in Sports Medicine: An International Journal. 22(3), pp. 265-275. 1543-8627.
• Talbot, C., Kay, A. D., Walker, N. and Price, M. J. (2014) A comparison of two anaerobic test measurement systems using an upper body Wingate test. Research in Sports Medicine: An International Journal. 22(3), pp. 265-275. 1543-8627.
• 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.
• Blazevich, A. J., Kay, A. D., Waugh, C., Fath, F., Miller, S. and Cannavan, D. (2012) Plantarflexor stretch training increases reciprocal inhibition measured during voluntary dorsiflexion. Journal of Neurophysiology. 107(1), pp. 250-256. 0022-3077.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Monograph

• Bayes, N., Stringer, A., Bradley, S., Kay, A. D., Jones, P. and Ryan, D. (2022) Evaluation Report, Holiday Activities & Food Programme for Northamptonshire Sport, Executive Summary & Key Findings. University of Northampton.
• Bayes, N., Stringer, A., Bradley, S., Kay, A. D., Jones, P. and Ryan, D. (2022) Evaluation Report, Holiday Activities & Food Programme for Northamptonshire Sport, Full Report. University of Northampton.

Conference or Workshop Item

• Van Enis, A., Kay, A. D., Blazevich, A. J., Kokkotis, C., Sideris, V., Tsatalas, T. and Mina, M. A. (2023) The acute effects of assisted or resisted variable resistance back squat exercise on countermovement jump performance. Poster presented to: 28th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), Palais des Congrès, 2023-07-05 - 2023-07-07.
• Kay, A. D., Fraser, M., Hill, M. and Blazevich, A. J. (2018) Effects of unilateral isokinetic eccentric training (and detraining) on musculoskeletal characteristics in older people. Other presented to: 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2018-07-04 - 2018-07-07.
• Hill, M., Roberts, M., Talbot, C., Kay, A. D. and Price, M. (2018) Changes in postural sway and gait characteristics as a consequence of anterior load carriage. Invited Presentation presented to: 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), Dublin, Ireland, 04-07 July 2018.
• Hill, M., Roberts, M., Talbot, C., Kay, A. D. and Price, M. (2018) Changes in postural sway and gait characteristics as a consequence of anterior load carriage. Other presented to: 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2018-07-04 - 2018-07-07.
• Kay, A. D., Khan, S., Baross, A. W. and Blazevich, A. J. (2017) Stretching of active muscle evokes greater acute increases in plantarflexor range of motion than static stretching. Other presented to: 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2017-07-07 - 2022-10-10.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Tsatalas, T., Giakas, G., Seitz, L. B., Hooton, A. and Kay, A. D. (2017) The acute effects of free-weight and elastic band back squat exercise on subsequent vertical jump performance. Other presented to: 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), Essen, Germany, 2017-07-07.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Tsatalas, T., Giakas, G., Seitz, L. B., Hooton, A. and Kay, A. D. (2017) The acute effects of free-weight and elastic band back squat exercise on subsequent vertical jump performance. Other presented to: 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2017-07-07 - 2022-10-10.
• Kay, A. D., Dixon, J., Bligh, L. D. and Blazevich, A. J. (2016) Acute effects of lab- and field-based contract-relax (CR) and modified CR stretching on knee flexor muscle-tendon mechanics. Other presented to: 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2016), 2016-07-06 - 2016-07-09.
• Blazevich, A. J., Gill, N. D., Kvorning, T., Kay, A. D., Go, A., Hilton, B., Drinkwater, E. and Behm, D. (2016) Effect of static and dynamic stretching during a full warm-up on athletic performance in athletes. Other presented to: 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2016), 2016-07-06 - 2016-07-09.
• Kay, A. D., Husbands-Beasley, J. and Blazevich, A. J. (2015) Acute effects of contract-relax stretching, static stretching and isometric contractions on muscle-tendon mechanics. Other presented to: 25th Congress of the Internationl Society of Biomechanics (ISB 2015), Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, 2015-07-13 - 2015-07-16.
• Kay, A. D., Dods, S. and Blazevich, A. J. (2015) Acute effects of muscle length during the contraction phase of contract-relax stretching on muscle-tendon mechanics. Other presented to: 20th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2015), 2015-06-24 - 2015-06-27.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Giakas, G., Draper, N. and Kay, A. D. (2015) Biomechanical effects of elastic bands, chains and free-weight resistance on submaximal back squat exercise. Other presented to: 20th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2015), 2015-06-24 - 2015-06-27.
• Talbot, C., Kay, A. D., Walker, N. and Price, M. (2014) Six weeks of arm crank training improves peak power output and constant work load performance. Poster presented to: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference, Burton Upon Trent, UK, 25-26 November 2014. (Unpublished)
• Kay, A. D., Rubley, B., Talbot, C., Mina, M. A. and Blazevich, A. J. (2014) Six weeks of maximal eccentric knee extensor training affects muscle-tendon mechanics and muscle damage. Other presented to: 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2014), 2014-07-01 - 2014-07-04.
• Mina, M. A., Blazevich, A. J., Giakas, G. and Kay, A. D. (2014) The influence of chain-loaded resistance on subsequent 1-RM free-weight squat performance. Other presented to: 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2014), 2014-07-01 - 2014-07-04.
• Blazevich, A. J., Cannavan, D., Waugh, C., Miller, S., Thorland, J. B., Aagaard, P. and Kay, A. D. (2014) Novel mechanisms of range of motion improvement in response to plantar flexor stretch training in men. Invited Presentation presented to: 6th Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, 10-12 April 2014. (Unpublished)
• Talbot, C., Kay, A. D., Walker, N. and Price, M. (2013) Recommendations for high intensity upper body exercise testing. Other presented to: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference, Burton Upon Trent, UK, 2014-11-25.
• Blazevich, A. J., Waugh, C., Cannavan, D., Fath, F., Miller, S. and Kay, A. D. (2013) Factors influencing maximum ROM at the ankle joint: different results from cross-sectional vs. longitudinal studies. Other presented to: 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2013-06-28 - 2013-07-01.
• Kay, A. D., Richmond, D., Talbot, C., Mina, M. A. and Blazevich, A. J. (2013) The influence of 6 weeks of maximal eccentric plantarflexor training on muscle-tendon mechanics. Other presented to: 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2013-06-28 - 2013-07-01.
• Mina, M. A., Giakas, G., Blazevich, A. J. and Kay, A. D. (2013) The influence of acute variable resistance loading on subsequent free-weight maximal squat performance. Other presented to: 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2013-06-28 - 2013-07-01.
• Khatri, R., Logan, P., Kay, A. D. and Lehner, A. N. (2013) A national survey to evaluate current splinting practice for stroke survivors. Paper presented to: 37th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the College of Occupational Therapists 2013, Glasgow, UK, 18-20 June 2013. (Unpublished)
• Kay, A. D., Warren, L. A. and Hammond, L. E. (2012) The influence of hip angle on dorsiflexion range of motion, passive angle moment and neuromuscular reflex activity of the triceps surae. Paper presented to: 17th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), Bruges, Belgium, 04-07 July 2012. (Unpublished)
• Talbot, C., Kay, A. D. and Price, M. (2011) Electromyography during Wingate upper body exercise. Poster presented to: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference: Fatigue: An interdisciplinary approach, University of Essex, 2011-09-06 - 2011-09-08.
• Wing, A. E., Jones, P. G. W., Campbell, J. and Kay, A. D. (2011) Perception of pain intensity does not influence muscular performance in a maximal knee extension task. Invited Presentation presented to: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference: Fatigue: An interdisciplinary approach, University of Essex, United Kingdom, 06-08 September 2011. (Unpublished)
• 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. (Unpublished)
• Wing, A. E., Jones, P. G. W., Campbell, J. and Kay, A. D. (2011) The severity of experimentally induced pain influences muscular performance during maximal voluntary isometric knee extensor contractions. Invited Presentation presented to: 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), Liverpool John Moores University, 06-09 July 2011. (Unpublished)
• Talbot, C., Kay, A. D. and Price, M. (2010) A comparison of two Wingate anaerobic test software packages. Poster presented to: Annual Conference of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), Leeds, 2009-09-01.
• Talbot, C., Kay, A. D. and Price, M. (2010) A comparison of two Wingate anaerobic test software packages. Poster presented to: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference: Challenging the Dogma, University of Glasgow, Scotland, 6-8 September 2010. (Unpublished)
• Baross, A. W., Wiles, J. D., Kay, A. D. and Swaine, I. (2009) The relationship between EMG and either heart rate or blood pressure during a single-leg incremental isometric exercise test. Poster presented to: Annual Conference of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), Leeds, 2009-09-01.
• 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. (Unpublished)
• 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. (Unpublished)