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| P J McNairSummaryAffiliation: Auckland University of Technology Country: New Zealand Publications
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A prospective study of shoulder pain in primary care: prevalence of imaged pathology and response to guided diagnostic blocksAngela Cadogan
Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, AUT University, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand
BMC Musculoskelet Disord 12:119. 2011..This paper reports the prevalence of imaged pathology and the association between pathology and response to diagnostic blocks into the subacromial bursa (SAB), acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) and glenohumeral joint (GHJ)...- Stiffness and passive peak force changes at the ankle joint: the effect of different joint angular velocitiesPeter J McNair
Physical Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1, New Zealand
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 17:536-40. 2002..To compare peak force and stiffness at the ankle joint in response to repetitive dorsiflexion at two joint angular velocities (5 and 25 deg s(-1))... - Acute neck pain: cervical spine range of motion and position sense prior to and after joint mobilizationPeter J McNair
Physical Rehabilitation Research Centre, Division of Rehabilitation and Occupation Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
Man Ther 12:390-4. 2007..The findings showed that the application of standardised specific mobilisation techniques led to substantial improvements in the range of motion and the restitution of normal coupled motion... - Exercise therapy for the management of osteoarthritis of the hip joint: a systematic reviewPeter J McNair
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
Arthritis Res Ther 11:R98. 2009.... - The lower-limb tasks questionnaire: an assessment of validity, reliability, responsiveness, and minimal important differencesPeter J McNair
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Division of Rehabilitation and Occupation Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88:993-1001. 2007.... - Predicting maximal strength of quadriceps from submaximal performance in individuals with knee joint osteoarthritisPeter J McNair
Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 63:216-22. 2011..To compare the accuracy of 12 maximal strength (1-repetition maximum [1-RM]) equations for predicting quadriceps strength in people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joint... - Stretching at the ankle joint: viscoelastic responses to holds and continuous passive motionP J McNair
Neuromuscular Research Unit, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Med Sci Sports Exerc 33:354-8. 2001..To compare the effect of static holds and continuous passive motion on stiffness and force relaxation of the soft tissue structures resisting ankle joint dorsiflexion... - Segment-interaction analysis of the stance limb in sprint runningJoseph P Hunter
Department of Sport and Exercise Science, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
J Biomech 37:1439-46. 2004..Further research is required to determine if similar results exit for a wide range of athletes and for other stages of a sprint race (e.g. early acceleration, maximal velocity, and deceleration phases)... - The role of maximal strength and load on initial power productionJ B Cronin
Sport Performance Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Med Sci Sports Exerc 32:1763-9. 2000..We also investigated the effect of external load upon this relationship... - Reliability and validity of a linear position transducer for measuring jump performanceJohn B Cronin
Sport Performance Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
J Strength Cond Res 18:590-3. 2004..The data from the linear transducer were also shown to be reliable. Therefore, this method of calculating force may provide a cost-effective alternative to the force platform for measuring this variable... - The effects of repetitive motion on lumbar flexion and erector spinae muscle activity in rowersJillian S Caldwell
Physical Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 18:704-11. 2003..An awareness of increased lumbar flexion and muscle fatigue in the erector spinae muscles may be important for injury prevention programs for rowers... - Abdominal and erector spinae muscle activity during gait: the use of cluster analysis to identify patterns of activitySteven G White
Physical Rehabilitation Research Unit, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 17:177-84. 2002..Alternatively, clusters may provide important information related to muscle activity in those that do well or otherwise after a particular injury... - Biomechanical behavior of the plantar flexor muscle-tendon unit after an Achilles tendon ruptureE Bressel
School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Am J Sports Med 29:321-6. 2001..These findings suggest that changes in strength and peak passive torque may be chronic adaptations associated with Achilles tendon rupture... - Interventions for the prevention and management of neck/upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic reviewM G Boocock
Physical Rehabilitation Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Occup Environ Med 64:291-303. 2007..There is limited information to support the establishment of evidence-based guidelines applicable to a number of industrial sectors... - The effects of prior warning and lifting-induced fatigue on trunk muscle and postural responses to sudden loading during manual handlingG A Mawston
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Ergonomics 50:2157-70. 2007..Findings from this study provide information that is important for the design of interventions intended to reduce the incidence of manual handling-related back injuries... - Is velocity-specific strength training important in improving functional performance?J B Cronin
Sport Performance Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
J Sports Med Phys Fitness 42:267-73. 2002.... - Power absorption and production during slow, large-amplitude stretch-shorten cycle motionsJohn B Cronin
Sport Performance Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
Eur J Appl Physiol 87:59-65. 2002..Further research is needed to evaluate these hypotheses and whether the findings of this study are similar for fast SSC motion... - Passive force, angle, and stiffness changes after stretching of hamstring musclesDuncan A Reid
Physical Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Med Sci Sports Exerc 36:1944-8. 2004..However, few studies have examined changes in passive resistive forces and related these changes to increases in range of motion... - A framework for the classification and diagnosis of work-related upper extremity conditions: systematic reviewMark G Boocock
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Semin Arthritis Rheum 38:296-311. 2009..The purpose of this study was to identify internationally applied terminology and definitions appropriate to work-related upper extremity (UE) conditions... - Effects of cryotherapy on arthrogenic muscle inhibition using an experimental model of knee swellingDavid Rice
AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
Arthritis Rheum 61:78-83. 2009..This laboratory-based study examined the efficacy of cryotherapy in reducing quadriceps AMI caused by intraarticular swelling... - Muscle inhibition following tendon stimulation is reduced in chronic strokeGwyn N Lewis
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, AUT University, New Zealand
Clin Neurophysiol 120:1732-40. 2009..The study goals were to: evaluate group III-mediated reflex inhibition in people with post-stroke hemiparesis; determine the presence of heteronymous group III pathways; investigate the relevance of reflex inhibition to arm function... - Heteronymous Ia-afferent connections in the upper limb following strokeGwyn N Lewis
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, AUT University, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Muscle Nerve 41:71-7. 2010.... - Effects of an acute hamstring stretch in people with and without osteoarthritis of the kneeDuncan A Reid
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Rehabilitation and Occupation Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
Physiotherapy 96:14-21. 2010.... - The effects of bungy weight training on muscle function and functional performanceJohn Cronin
Sport Performance Research Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
J Sports Sci 21:59-71. 2003..However, bungy weight training did lead to a significant improvement in lunge performance (21.5%) compared with the other groups... - Lunge performance and its determinantsJohn Cronin
Sport Performance Research Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
J Sports Sci 21:49-57. 2003.... - The effects of prior exposure, warning, and initial standing posture on muscular and kinematic responses to sudden loading of a hand-held boxGrant A Mawston
Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 22:275-81. 2007.... - Magnitude and decay of stretch-induced enhancement of power outputJ B Cronin
Sport Performance Centre, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Eur J Appl Physiol 84:575-81. 2001..It is concluded that the degree of stretch-shorten cycle enhancement differs according to the load and the time-dependent characteristics of the motion... - Force-velocity analysis of strength-training techniques and load: implications for training strategy and researchJohn B Cronin
Sport Performance Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
J Strength Cond Res 17:148-55. 2003..Suggestions were made as to how these findings may be applied to improve strength, power, and functional performance... - Decreasing landing forces in children: the effect of instructionsHarry Prapavessis
Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 33:204-7. 2003..Providing further opportunity (ie, more than 1 session) to perform the skill does not alter the magnitude of the effect observed after the initial session of instruction. However, the improvements in landing performance were temporary... - Decreasing landing forces: effect of instructionP J McNair
Neuromuscular Research Unit, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Br J Sports Med 34:293-6. 2000..To examine the effects of instructions related to joint kinematics, auditory stimuli, and imagery on lowering the vertical ground reaction forces associated with landing from a jump... - Head and neck position sense in whiplash patients and healthy individuals and the effect of the cranio-cervical flexion actionBridget S Armstrong
Physical Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 20:675-84. 2005..The performance of the cranio-cervical flexion action had no effect on position sense, and hence clinical improvements observed from using this action may be more associated with mechanical stabilisation... - Velocity specificity, combination training and sport specific tasksJ Cronin
Sport Performance Centre, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
J Sci Med Sport 4:168-78. 2001..Such mechanisms might be more important determinants of sport-specific high velocity adaptation... - Management of symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy using exercise and pelvic support beltsJill Depledge
School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Phys Ther 85:1290-300. 2005..DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that the use of either a rigid or a nonrigid pelvic support belt did not add to the effects provided by exercise and advice... - Interaction of step length and step rate during sprint runningJoseph P Hunter
Department of Sport and Exercise Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Med Sci Sports Exerc 36:261-71. 2004..A "negative interaction" between step length and step rate refers to an increase in one factor resulting in a decrease in the other... - Ankle joint proprioception and passive mechanical properties of the calf muscles after an Achilles tendon rupture: a comparison with matched controlsEadric Bressel
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322, USA
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 19:284-91. 2004..To examine if ankle joint proprioception, passive stiffness, and torque relaxation responses of the involved and uninvolved limbs of persons with a previous history of an Achilles tendon rupture were different from matched controls... - Slow passive stretch and release characteristics of the calf muscles of older women with limited dorsiflexion range of motionRichard L Gajdosik
Department of Physical Therapy, Clinical Kinesiology Laboratory, School of Pharmacy and Allied Health, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812 4680, USA
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 19:398-406. 2004..Examine the slow passive stretch and release characteristics of the calf muscles of older women with limited dorsiflexion range of motion... - The effect of prolonged static and cyclic stretching on ankle joint stiffness, torque relaxation, and gait in people with strokeEadric Bressel
Utah State University, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 7000 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, USA
Phys Ther 82:880-7. 2002..The purpose of this study was to examine the short-term effects of prolonged static and cyclic calf stretching on passive ankle joint stiffness, torque relaxation, and gait in people with ischemic stroke... - Viscoelastic properties of short calf muscle-tendon units of older women: effects of slow and fast passive dorsiflexion stretches in vivoRichard L Gajdosik
The Physical Therapy Department, Clinical Kinesiology Laboratory, The University of Montana, Missoula, 59812 4680, USA
Eur J Appl Physiol 95:131-9. 2005..001). The results indicated that short calf MTUs of older women have increased passive viscoelastic properties that could have implications for balance and ambulatory function... - Effects of an eight-week stretching program on the passive-elastic properties and function of the calf muscles of older womenRichard L Gajdosik
Clinical Kinesiology Laboratory, The Physical Therapy Department, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812 4680, USA
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 20:973-83. 2005..This initial study examined the effects of an eight-week stretching program on the passive-elastic properties of the calf muscles of older women and on selected functional activities... - Relationships between ground reaction force impulse and kinematics of sprint-running accelerationJoseph P Hunter
Dept. of Sport and Exercise Science, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
J Appl Biomech 21:31-43. 2005..Further research is required to see if braking, propulsive, and vertical impulses can be modified with specific training. This will also provide insight into how a change in one GRF component might affect the others... - Range of motion in children with spastic diplegia, GMFCS I-II compared to age and gender matched controlsGaela M Kilgour
Christchurch Polytechnic, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 25:61-79. 2005..6+/-6.8 degrees, p < 0.001). These data confirmed that children with mild spastic diplegia had some restriction in passive range of motion compared to controls but that there was considerable variability between individuals...