Search Results - "Pearce, Alan J."

Corticospinal responses following strength training: a systematic review and meta‐analysis by Kidgell, Dawson J., Bonanno, Daniel R., Frazer, Ashlyn K., Howatson, Glyn, Pearce, Alan J.

“…Strength training results in changes in skeletal muscle; however, changes in the central nervous system also occur. Over the last 15 years, non‐invasive brain…”
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Corticomotor plasticity following unilateral strength training by Goodwill, Alicia M., Pearce, Alan J., Kidgell, Dawson J.

“…Introduction: We used transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to investigate 3 weeks of unilateral leg strength training on ipsilateral motor cortex (iM1)…”
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A Potential Role Exists for Nutritional Interventions in the Chronic Phase of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion and Sports-Related Concussion: A Systematic Review by Ryan, Tansy, Nagle, Sarah, Daly, Ed, Pearce, Alan J, Ryan, Lisa

“…Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) represents a significant burden for individuals, economies, and healthcare systems worldwide. Recovery protocols focus on…”
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Applying the Bradford Hill Criteria for Causation to Repetitive Head Impacts and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy by Nowinski, Christopher J, Bureau, Samantha C, Buckland, Michael E, Curtis, Maurice A, Daneshvar, Daniel H, Faull, Richard L M, Grinberg, Lea T, Hill-Yardin, Elisa L, Murray, Helen C, Pearce, Alan J, Suter, Catherine M, White, Adam J, Finkel, Adam M, Cantu, Robert C

“…Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with a history of repetitive head impacts (RHI). CTE was described in boxers…”
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a female ex-professional Australian rules footballer by Suter, Catherine M., Affleck, Andrew J., Pearce, Alan J., Junckerstorff, Reimar, Lee, Maggie, Buckland, Michael E.

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Bacillus Subtilis (BG01-4TM) Improves Self-Reported Symptoms for Constipation, Indigestion, and Dyspepsia: A Phase 1/2A Randomized Controlled Trial by Patch, Craig, Pearce, Alan J, Cheng, Mek, Boyapati, Ray, Brenna, J. Thomas

“…Background: Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common, difficult-to-manage conditions. Probiotics are emerging as a dietary component that…”
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The relationship between corticospinal excitability during motor imagery and motor imagery ability by Williams, Jacqueline, Pearce, Alan J., Loporto, Michela, Morris, Tony, Holmes, Paul S.

“…► TMS delivered during motor imagery and action observation. ► Increased corticospinal facilitation during motor imagery and action observation. ► Increases in…”
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Tracking the corticospinal responses to strength training by Mason, Joel, Frazer, Ashlyn K., Avela, Janne, Pearce, Alan J., Howatson, Glyn, Kidgell, Dawson J.

“…Purpose The motor cortex (M1) appears to be a primary site of adaptation following both a single session, and repeated strength-training sessions across…”
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The Neurophysiological Responses of Concussive Impacts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies by Scott, Emily, Kidgell, Dawson J., Frazer, Ashlyn K., Pearce, Alan J.

“…Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated neurophysiological responses using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) following a concussion or…”
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Using transcranial magnetic stimulation to quantify electrophysiological changes following concussive brain injury: A systematic review by Major, Brendan P, Rogers, Mark A, Pearce, Alan J

“…Summary Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and sports concussion are a growing public health concern, with increasing demands for more rigorous methods to…”
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Attenuation of Eccentric Exercise―Induced Muscle Damage by Preconditioning Exercises by CHUNG-CHING CHEN, Trevor, CHEN, Hsin-Lian, PEARCE, Alan J, NOSAKA, Kazunori

“…This study compared the effect of an initial exercise consisting of either low-intensity eccentric or maximal isometric contractions (ISOs) on protective…”
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy as a Preventable Environmental Disease by Buckland, Michael E., Affleck, Andrew J., Pearce, Alan J., Suter, Catherine M.

“…In this Perspective we explore the evolution of our understanding of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and its relationship with repetitive head injury…”
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In-Season Test-Retest Reliability of Visual Smooth-Pursuit (EyeGuide Focus) Baseline Assessment in Female and Male Field-Sport Athletes by Walshe, Ayrton, Daly, Ed, Pearce, Alan J, Ryan, Lisa

“…Sport-related concussions (SRCs) are a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that induces transient symptoms in athletes. These symptoms provide avenues for…”
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Smart technologies to enhance social connectedness in older people who live at home by Morris, Meg E, Adair, Brooke, Ozanne, Elizabeth, Kurowski, William, Miller, Kimberly J, Pearce, Alan J, Santamaria, Nick, Long, Maureen, Ventura, Cameron, Said, Catherine M

“…Aim To examine the effectiveness of smart technologies in improving or maintaining the social connectedness of older people living at home. Methods We…”
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A Systematic Review of Strength and Conditioning Protocols for Improving Neck Strength and Reducing Concussion Incidence and Impact Injury Risk in Collision Sports; Is There Evidence? by Daly, Ed, Pearce, Alan J, Ryan, Lisa

“…The objective of this systematic literature review was to evaluate the evidence regarding the development of neck strength in reducing concussion and cervical…”
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Acute motor, neurocognitive and neurophysiological change following concussion injury in Australian amateur football. A prospective multimodal investigation by Pearce, Alan J, Hoy, Kate, Rogers, Mark A, Corp, Daniel T, Davies, Charlotte B, Maller, Jerome J, Fitzgerald, Paul B

“…Abstract Objectives This multimodal study investigated the motor, neurocognitive and neurophysiological responses following a sports related concussion injury…”
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Reliability of a Smooth Pursuit Eye-Tracking System (EyeGuide Focus) in Healthy Adolescents and Adults by Pearce, Alan J, Daly, Ed, Ryan, Lisa, King, Doug

“…Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the most common brain injury, seen in sports, fall, vehicle, or workplace injuries. Concussion is the most common type of…”
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The Neurophysiological Response Following Sub-Concussive Soccer Heading by Pearce, Alan J

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Nutritional interventions to support acute mTBI recovery by Finnegan, Emma, Daly, Ed, Pearce, Alan J, Ryan, Lisa

“…When mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) occurs following an impact on the head or body, the brain is disrupted leading to a series of metabolic events that may…”
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Methodological Problems With Online Concussion Testing by Holden, Jameson, Francisco, Eric, Tommerdahl, Anna, Lensch, Rachel, Kirsch, Bryan, Zai, Laila, Pearce, Alan J., Favorov, Oleg V., Dennis, Robert G., Tommerdahl, Mark

“…Reaction time testing is widely used in online computerized concussion assessments, and most concussion studies utilizing the metric have demonstrated varying…”
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