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  1. First nation voices matter! Multi-level community consultations determine the design elements of a modified sport programme to promote healthy ageing in First Nation men

    Article • Sport in Society, July 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  2. Chiropractors in Multidisciplinary Teams: Enablers of Colocation Integration in GP-Led Primary Healthcare

    Article • Healthcare, April 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Mark Sayers

  3. The influence of the field orientation on the representativeness of the positional dynamics in soccer small-sided games

    Article • International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, December 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr Mark Sayers

  4. Previous experiences can influence individual cricket spin bowlers’ perceptions of affordances in the performance landscape

    Article • Psychological Research, January 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  5. Crowd social pressure in the Brazilian soccer league: testing home advantage and referees’ bias during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Article • International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, June 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  6. Long-term Return to Sports After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Reconstruction vs No Reconstruction—A Comparison of 2 Case Series

    Article • The American Journal of Sports Medicine, February 2022, SAGE Publications

    Dr Mark Sayers

  7. The influence of the field orientation on physical demands in soccer small-sided games

    Article • International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, January 2022, SAGE Publications

    Dr Mark Sayers

  8. Exploration evoked by the environment is balanced by the need to perform in cricket spin bowling.

    Article • Psychology of Sport and Exercise, November 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  9. Validation of a Smartwatch-Based Workout Analysis Application in Exercise Recognition, Repetition Count and Prediction of 1RM in the Strength Training-Specific Setting

    Article • Sports, August 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Mark Sayers

  10. The effect of elevating the heels on spinal kinematics and kinetics during the back squat in trained and novice weight trainers

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, March 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  11. Influence of technique on upper body force and power production during medicine ball throws

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, December 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  12. Examining environmental constraints in sport: Spin characteristics of two cricket pitches with contrasting soil properties

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, November 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  13. Author Correction: Prominent exostosis projecting from the occipital squama more substantial and prevalent in young adult than older age groups

    Article • Scientific Reports, September 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  14. Do the landing mechanics of experienced netball players differ from those of trained athletes competing in sports that do not require frequent landings?

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, August 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  15. Wrist pain in gymnasts: Efficacy of a wrist brace to decrease wrist pain while performing gymnastics

    Article • Journal of Hand Therapy, April 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  16. Exploring the Justifications for Selecting a Drop Landing Task to Assess Injury Biomechanics: A Narrative Review and Analysis of Landings Performed by Female Netball Players

    Article • Sports Medicine, January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  17. The effect of cervical spine subtypes on center of pressure parameters in a large asymptomatic young adult population

    Article • Gait & Posture, January 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  18. The impact of test loads on the accuracy of 1RM prediction using the load-velocity relationship

    Article • BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, May 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  19. Why do large bone sours develop in teenagers' skulls?

    Article • Clinical Biomechanics, March 2018, Elsevier

    DC PhD David Shahar, Dr Mark Sayers

  20. Environmental impacts on elite cricketer's performances

    Article • International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, February 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr Mark Sayers, rian crowther

  21. Bone growth at the back of the skull is more common in young adults than in older age groups

    Article • Scientific Reports, February 2018, Nature

    Dr Mark Sayers, DC PhD David Shahar

  22. Limb symmetry during double-leg squats and single-leg squats on land and in water in adults with long-standing unilateral anterior knee pain; a cross sectional study

    Article • BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, December 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  23. Correction to: Current Methodologies and Implications of Phase Identification of the Vertical Jump: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Article • Sports Medicine, November 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  24. Risk Factors for Knee Injury in Golf: A Systematic Review

    Article • Sports Medicine, September 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  25. Reliability of a New Medicine Ball Throw Power Test

    Article • Journal of Applied Biomechanics, September 2017, Human Kinetics

    Dr Mark Sayers

  26. A biomechanical analysis of the roundhouse kicking technique of expert practitioners: A comparison between the martial arts disciplines of Muay Thai, Karate, and Taekwondo

    Article • PLoS ONE, August 2017, PLOS

    Dr Mark Sayers

  27. Quantifying kinematic differences between land and water during squats, split squats, and single-leg squats in a healthy population

    Article • PLoS ONE, August 2017, PLOS

    Dr Mark Sayers

  28. The Impact of an Assistive Pole, Seat Configuration, and Strength in Paralympic Seated Throwing

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, August 2017, Human Kinetics

    Dr Mark Sayers, Luke Hogarth

  29. Factors that influence ground reaction force profiles during counter movement jumping

    Article • The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, March 2017, Edizioni Minerva Medica

    Dr Mark Sayers

  30. The efficacy of sagittal cervical spine subtyping: Investigating radiological classification methods within 150 asymptomatic participants

    Article • Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, January 2017, Medknow

    Dr Mark Sayers

  31. Kinematic analyses of seated throwing activities with and without an assistive pole

    Article • Sports Engineering, December 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  32. Influence of football size on kicking performance in youth Australian rules footballers

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, October 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  33. Wrist Injuries in Tennis Players: A Narrative Review

    Article • Sports Medicine, October 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  34. Large enthesophytes (bone spurs) at the EOP of young adults

    Article • Journal of Anatomy, March 2016, Wiley

    DC PhD David Shahar, Dr Mark Sayers

  35. Motion Capture System versus Common Force Platform Methodologies for Vertical Jump Analysis

    Article • International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, January 2016, OMICS Publishing Group

    Dr Mark Sayers

  36. Mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in elite women’s netball: a systematic video analysis

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, December 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  37. Influence of Test Distance on Change of Direction Speed Test Results

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, September 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Mark Sayers

  38. Current Methodologies and Implications of Phase Identification of the Vertical Jump: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Article • Sports Medicine, June 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  39. Balance Control during the Delivery Stride in Competitive Older Age Lawn Bowlers

    Article • Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, January 2015, Human Kinetics

    Dr Mark Sayers

  40. Balance Control during the Delivery Stride in Competitive Older Age Lawn Bowlers

    Article • Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, January 2015, Human Kinetics

    Dr Mark Sayers

  41. Does the 5-0-5 test measure change of direction speed?

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, December 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  42. Lower limb kinematic changes during a fatiguing 60min cycling time trial

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, December 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  43. The Influence of the Breathing Action on Net Drag Force Production in Front Crawl Swimming

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, July 2014, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Mark Sayers

  44. Quantifying stroke coordination during the breathing action in front-crawl swimming using an instantaneous net drag force profile

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, May 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  45. Backstroke Swimming: Exploring Gender Differences in Passive Drag and Instantaneous Net Drag Force

    Article • Journal of Applied Biomechanics, December 2013, Human Kinetics

    Dr Mark Sayers

  46. Stroke-coordination and symmetry of elite backstroke swimmers using a comparison between net drag force and timing protocols

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  47. Unfit for Duty? Evaluation of 4 Years of Paramedic Preemployment Fitness Screening Test Results

    Article • Prehospital Emergency Care, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  48. Tibial displacement and rotation during seated knee extension and wall squatting: A comparative study of tibiofemoral kinematics between chronic unilateral anterior cruciate ligament deficient and healthy knees

    Article • The Knee, October 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  49. Science and Football VII

    Article • April 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  50. The interrelationship of the thorax and pelvis under varying task constraints

    Article • Ergonomics, April 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  51. Front-crawl stroke-coordination and symmetry: A comparison between timing and net drag force protocols

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, April 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  52. Concussion-Driven Dilemmas in Sports Medicine

    Article • Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, July 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Mark Sayers

  53. Putting proficiency: contributions of the pelvis and trunk

    Article • Sports Biomechanics, June 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  54. Changes in drive phase lower limb kinematics during a 60min cycling time trial

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, March 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  55. Thorax and Pelvis Kinematics Change During Sustained Cycling

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, February 2012, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Mark Sayers

  56. What throwing frame configuration should be used to investigate the impact of different impairment types on Paralympic seated throwing?

    Article • Sports Technology, February 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  57. Rugby Union Contact Skills Alter Evasive Agility Performance During Attacking Ball Carries

    Article • International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, September 2011, SAGE Publications

    Dr Mark Sayers

  58. Effect of whole-body contrast-water therapy on recovery from intense exercise of short duration

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, July 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  59. Effective attacking strategies in rugby union

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, July 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  60. Contact Skills Predicting Tackle-Breaks in Rugby Union

    Article • International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, December 2009, SAGE Publications

    Dr Mark Sayers

  61. The Impact of Lower Extremity Mass and Inertia Manipulation on Sprint Kinematics

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, December 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Mark Sayers

  62. The effect of cycling intensity on running economy in triathletes

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, January 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Mark Sayers

  63. Science and Football VI

    Article • July 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Mark Sayers

  64. General Principles of Training

    Article • Wiley

    Dr Mark Sayers