Neil J Cronin

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Country: Finland

Publications

  1. ncbi Differences in contractile behaviour between the soleus and medial gastrocnemius muscles during human walking
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Exp Biol 216:909-14. 2013
  2. ncbi The use of ultrasound to study muscle-tendon function in human posture and locomotion
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Gait Posture 37:305-12. 2013
  3. ncbi Long-term use of high-heeled shoes alters the neuromechanics of human walking
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Appl Physiol 112:1054-8. 2012
  4. ncbi Automatic tracking of medial gastrocnemius fascicle length during human locomotion
    Neil J Cronin
    Musculoskeletal Research Program, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
    J Appl Physiol 111:1491-6. 2011
  5. ncbi Achilles tendon stiffness is unchanged one hour after a marathon
    Jussi Peltonen
    Neuromuscular Research Center, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyväskylä 40014, Finland
    J Exp Biol 215:3665-71. 2012
  6. ncbi Mechanisms of adaptation from a multiple to a single step recovery strategy following repeated exposure to forward loss of balance in older adults
    Christopher P Carty
    Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Griffith Health Institute and School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
    PLoS ONE 7:e33591. 2012
  7. ncbi Lower limb muscle weakness predicts use of a multiple- versus single-step strategy to recover from forward loss of balance in older adults
    Christopher P Carty
    Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, Australia 4222
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 67:1246-52. 2012
  8. ncbi Neural compensation within the human triceps surae during prolonged walking
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Neurophysiol 105:548-53. 2011
  9. ncbi In vivo mechanical response of human Achilles tendon to a single bout of hopping exercise
    Jussi Peltonen
    Neuromuscular Research Center, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Exp Biol 213:1259-65. 2010
  10. ncbi Adaptive recovery responses to repeated forward loss of balance in older adults
    Rod S Barrett
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Musculoskeletal Research Program, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia
    J Biomech 45:183-7. 2012

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Publications14

  1. ncbi Differences in contractile behaviour between the soleus and medial gastrocnemius muscles during human walking
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Exp Biol 216:909-14. 2013
    ..This may be especially true when walking for prolonged periods or at speeds above the most energetically efficient, where the force potential and thus the functional importance of MG appears to decline...
  2. ncbi The use of ultrasound to study muscle-tendon function in human posture and locomotion
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Gait Posture 37:305-12. 2013
    ..Methods of data analysis are introduced, including novel automated techniques that improve the efficiency of the analysis process. Finally, possible future directions in musculoskeletal ultrasound research are discussed...
  3. ncbi Long-term use of high-heeled shoes alters the neuromechanics of human walking
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Appl Physiol 112:1054-8. 2012
    ..Long-term HH use may also increase the risk of strain injuries...
  4. ncbi Automatic tracking of medial gastrocnemius fascicle length during human locomotion
    Neil J Cronin
    Musculoskeletal Research Program, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
    J Appl Physiol 111:1491-6. 2011
    ..88 ± 0.08 (95% CI: 0.79-0.96). The automated fascicle tracking method presented here is a robust, reliable, and time-efficient alternative to the manual analysis of muscle fascicle length during gait...
  5. ncbi Achilles tendon stiffness is unchanged one hour after a marathon
    Jussi Peltonen
    Neuromuscular Research Center, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyväskylä 40014, Finland
    J Exp Biol 215:3665-71. 2012
    ..In addition, decreased running economy, as well as altered foot strike technique, was probably attributable to muscle fatigue...
  6. ncbi Mechanisms of adaptation from a multiple to a single step recovery strategy following repeated exposure to forward loss of balance in older adults
    Christopher P Carty
    Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Griffith Health Institute and School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
    PLoS ONE 7:e33591. 2012
    ..Adaptations occurred within a single test session and suggest older adults that are close to the threshold of successful recovery can rapidly improve dynamic stability following repeated exposure to a forward loss of balance...
  7. ncbi Lower limb muscle weakness predicts use of a multiple- versus single-step strategy to recover from forward loss of balance in older adults
    Christopher P Carty
    Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, Australia 4222
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 67:1246-52. 2012
    ..The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether age, sex, and/or lower limb strength predicted the stepping strategy used to recover from a forward loss of balance...
  8. ncbi Neural compensation within the human triceps surae during prolonged walking
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Neurophysiol 105:548-53. 2011
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  9. ncbi In vivo mechanical response of human Achilles tendon to a single bout of hopping exercise
    Jussi Peltonen
    Neuromuscular Research Center, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Exp Biol 213:1259-65. 2010
    ..7 kN (P<0.01). As the proposed decline in stiffness was not observed, it is concluded that mechanical fatigue did not take place in the AT of healthy individuals after a single bout of high-impact exercise performed until exhaustion...
  10. ncbi Adaptive recovery responses to repeated forward loss of balance in older adults
    Rod S Barrett
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Musculoskeletal Research Program, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia
    J Biomech 45:183-7. 2012
    ..The observed adaptations occurred within a single testing session and need to be considered in the design of balance recovery experiments...
  11. ncbi Lower limb muscle moments and power during recovery from forward loss of balance in male and female single and multiple steppers
    Christopher P Carty
    Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Griffith Health Institute and School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia Electronic address
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 27:1031-7. 2012
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  12. ncbi Triceps surae short latency stretch reflexes contribute to ankle stiffness regulation during human running
    Neil J Cronin
    Musculoskeletal Research Program, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
    PLoS ONE 6:e23917. 2011
    ..This finding suggests that the SLR has greater functional importance at slow to intermediate running speeds than at faster speeds...
  13. ncbi Ultrasonography as a tool to study afferent feedback from the muscle-tendon complex during human walking
    Neil J Cronin
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
    J Electromyogr Kinesiol 21:197-207. 2011
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  14. ncbi Does ankle joint power reflect type of muscle action of soleus and gastrocnemius during walking in cats and humans?
    Neil J Cronin
    Neuromuscular Research Centre, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
    J Biomech 46:1383-6. 2013
    ..We conclude that ankle joint negative power does not necessarily indicate eccentric action of muscle fibers and that positive power cannot be exclusively attributed to muscle concentric action, especially in humans...