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Journal articles

Nelis SM; Thom JM; Jones IR; Hindle JV; Clare L, 2018, 'Goal-setting to Promote a Healthier Lifestyle in Later Life: Qualitative Evaluation of the AgeWell Trial', Clinical Gerontologist, 41, pp. 335 - 345, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2017.1416509

Wewege MA; Thom JM; Rye KA; Parmenter BJ, 2018, 'Aerobic, resistance or combined training: A systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with metabolic syndrome', Atherosclerosis, 274, pp. 162 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.05.002

Lassere MN; Johnson KR; Thom J; Pickard G; Smerdely P, 2018, 'Protocol of the randomised placebo controlled pilot trial of the management of acute sciatica (SCIATICA): A feasibility study', BMJ Open, 8, pp. e020435, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020435

Roberts HM; Moore JP; Thom JM, 2018, 'The effect of aerobic walking and lower body resistance exercise on serum COMP and hyaluronan, in both males and females', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118, pp. 1095 - 1105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-018-3837-8

Clare L; Wu Y-T; Jones IR; Victor CR; Nelis SM; Martyr A; Quinn C; Litherland R; Pickett J; Hindle JV; Jones RW; John Knapp MR; Kopelman M; Morris RG; Rusted JM; Thom JM; Lamont RA; Henderson C; Rippon I; Hillman A; Matthews F, 2018, 'O4‐08‐04: A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBJECTIVE PERCEPTIONS OF LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA: FINDINGS FROM THE IDEAL STUDY', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2018.06.2954

Thom JM; Diong J; Stubbs PW; Herbert RD, 2017, 'Passive elongation of muscle fascicles in human muscles with short and long tendons', Physiological Reports, 5, pp. e13528, http://dx.doi.org/10.14814/phy2.13528

Chow JJ; Thom JM; Wewege MA; Ward RE; Parmenter BJ, 2017, 'Accuracy of step count measured by physical activity monitors: The effect of gait speed and anatomical placement site', Gait and Posture, 57, pp. 199 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.06.012

Cairns SP; Inman LAG; MacManus CP; van de Port IGL; Ruell PA; Thom JM; Thompson MW, 2017, 'Central activation, metabolites, and calcium handling during fatigue with repeated maximal isometric contractions in human muscle', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117, pp. 1557 - 1571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-017-3640-y

Martyr A; Wu Y; Morris R; Hindle J; Rusted J; Thom J; Clarke R; Clare L, 2017, 'FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH QUALITY OF LIFE IN DEMENTIA: A CORRELATIONAL META-ANALYSIS', Innovation in Aging, 1, pp. 1344 - 1344, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx004.4935

Martyr A; Nelis SM; Quinn C; Wu Y; Lamont RA; Henderson C; Clarke R; Hindle JV; Jones IR; Morris RG; Rusted JM; Thom JM; Victor CR; Clare L, 2017, '[P4–562]: LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW', Alzheimer's & Dementia, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2017.07.725

Roberts HM; Moore JP; Griffith-McGeever CL; Fortes MB; Thom JM, 2016, 'The effect of vigorous running and cycling on serum COMP, lubricin, and femoral cartilage thickness: a pilot study', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 116, pp. 1467 - 1477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-016-3404-0

Jones C; Edwards RT; Nelis SM; Jones IR; Hindle JV; Thom JM; Cooney J; Clare L, 2015, 'Cost-effectiveness findings from the Agewell pilot study of behaviour change to promote health and wellbeing in later life', Health Economics & Outcome Research: Open Access, 1, pp. 105 - 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/heor.1000105

Law RJ; Saynor ZL; Gabbitas J; Jones J; Kraus A; Breslin A; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2015, 'The Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on Markers of Large Joint Health in Stable Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Pilot Study', Musculoskeletal care, 13, pp. 222 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1103

, 2015, '231. The Submaximal Siconolfi Step Test Reliably Estimates Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthropathy', Rheumatology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kev089.118

Clare L; Nelis SM; Jones IR; Hindle JV; Thom JM; Nixon JA; Cooney J; Jones CL; Tudor Edwards R; Whitaker CJ, 2015, 'The Agewell trial: A pilot randomised controlled trial of a behaviour change intervention to promote healthy ageing and reduce risk of dementia in later life', BMC Psychiatry, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-015-0402-4

Clare L; Nelis SM; Jones IR; Hindle JV; Thom JM; Nixon JA; Cooney J; Jones CL; Tudor Edwards R; Whitaker CJ, 2015, 'The Agewell trial: a pilot randomised controlled trial of a behaviour change intervention to promote healthy ageing and reduce risk of dementia in later life.', BMC Psychiatry, 15, pp. 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-015-0402-4

Jones CL; Edwards RT; Nelis SM; Jones IR; Hindle JV; M Thom J; Cooney J; Clare L, 2015, 'Cost-Effectiveness Findings from the Agewell Pilot Study of Behaviour Change to Promote Health and Wellbeing in Later Life', Health Economics & Outcome Research: Open Access, 01, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2471-268x.1000105

Clare L; Nelis SM; Jones IR; Hindle JV; Thom JM; Nixon JA; Cooney J; Jones CL; Tudor Edwards R; Whitaker CJ, 2015, 'The Agewell trial: a pilot randomised controlled trial of a behaviour change intervention to promote healthy ageing and reduce risk of dementia in later life.', BMC psychiatry, 15, pp. 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-015-0402-4

Roberts HM; Moore JP; Jones JG; Griffith-McGeever C; Thom JM, 2015, 'The Effect of Vigorous Running and Cycling on Novel Markers of Knee Joint Function', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 47, pp. 8 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000476411.69120.32

Harmer AR; Ruell PA; Hunter SK; Mckenna MJ; Thom JM; Chisholm DJ; Flack JR, 2014, 'Effects of type 1 diabetes, sprint training and sex on skeletal muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ uptake and Ca2+-ATPase activity', Journal of Physiology, 592, pp. 523 - 535, http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2013.261172

Papadopoulos K; Noyes J; Jones JG; Thom JM; Stasinopoulos D, 2014, 'Clinical tests for differentiating between patients with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome', Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 32, pp. 35 - 43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hkpj.2013.11.002

Clare L; Nelis SM; Quinn C; Martyr A; Henderson C; Hindle JV; Jones IR; Jones RW; Knapp M; Kopelman MD; Morris RG; Pickett JA; Rusted JM; Savitch NM; Thom JM; Victor CR, 2014, 'Improving the experience of dementia and enhancing active life - living well with dementia: Study protocol for the IDEAL study', Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 12, pp. 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12955-014-0164-6

Thom J; Cooney J; Nelis S; Hindle J; Nixon J; Jones I; Whitaker C; Clare L, 2014, 'Behaviour change to promote healthy ageing in over 1950s: Physical activity, function and health results from the Agewell trial', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18, pp. e69 - e69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.301

Law RJ; Markland DA; Jones JG; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2013, 'Perceptions of issues relating to exercise and joint health in rheumatoid arthritis: A UK-based questionnaire study', Musculoskeletal Care, 11, pp. 147 - 158, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1037

Matschke V; Jones JG; Lemmey AB; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2013, 'Patellar tendon properties and lower limb function in rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis versus healthy controls: A cross-sectional study', The Scientific World Journal, 2013, pp. 514743, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/514743

Cooney JK; Moore JP; Ahmad YA; Jones JG; Lemmey AB; Casanova F; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2013, 'A simple step test to estimate cardio-respiratory fitness levels of rheumatoid arthritis patients in a clinical setting', International Journal of Rheumatology, 2013, pp. 174541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/174541

Papadopoulos KD; Thom JM; Noyes J; Jones JG; Stasinopoulos D, 2013, 'The Reliability and Meaningfulness of the Anterior Knee Pain and Lower Extremity Functional Scales in Patellofemoralpain Syndrome', Open Sports Sciences Journal, 6, pp. 26 - 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1875399x20130625002

Cooney JK; Thom J; Moore J; Ahmad Y, 2013, 'AB1469-HPR Exercise: the new prescription in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients:', Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 71, pp. 758.17 - 758, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.1460

Janse De Jonge XAK; Thompson MW; Chuter VH; Silk LN; Thom JM, 2012, 'Exercise performance over the menstrual cycle in temperate and hot, humid conditions', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44, pp. 2190 - 2198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182656f13

Clare L; Hindle JV; Jones IR; Thom JM; Nelis SM; Hounsome B; Whitaker CJ, 2012, 'The AgeWell study of behavior change to promote health and wellbeing in later life: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial', Trials, 13, pp. 115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-13-115

Law R-J; Markland DA; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2012, 'Issues Relating to Exercise and Joint Health among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients; A UK-based Questionnaire Study', JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 27, pp. 551 - 551

Matschke V; Thom JM; Lemmey AB; Maddison PJ; Jones JG, 2012, 'Adverse changes in tendon-muscle physiology and physical function caused by an isolated acute rheumatoid knee effusion: A case study', Arthritis Care and Research, 64, pp. 117 - 121, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acr.20493

Papadopoulos KD; Noyes J; Barnes M; Jones JG; Thom JM, 2012, 'How do physiotherapists assess and treat patellofemoral pain syndrome in North Wales? A mixed method study', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 19, pp. 261 - 271, http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2012.19.5.261

Cooney JK; Law RJ; Matschke V; Lemmey AB; Moore JP; Ahmad Y; Jones JG; Maddison P; Thom JM, 2011, 'Benefits of exercise in rheumatoid arthritis', Journal of Aging Research, 2011, pp. 681640, http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/681640

Law R-J; Markland DA; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2011, 'Issues Relating to Exercise and Joint Health among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients; A UK-based Questionnaire Study', MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 43, pp. 551 - 551, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.MSS.0000401519.22230.15

Moncrieffe H; Holzinger D; Ursu S; Patrick F; Kassoumeri L; Roth J; Wedderburn L; Cader MZ; Filer A; Hazlehurst J; de Pablo P; Buckley CD; Raza K; Law R-J; Markland DA; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2011, 'BSR and BHPR plenary oral: OP1. An Inflammatory Marker and Response to Methotrexate in Childhood Arthritis: CHARM Study', Rheumatology, 50, pp. iii29 - iii30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/ker069

Thom JM; Clare L, 2011, 'Rationale for combined exercise and cognition-focused interventions to improve functional independence in people with dementia', Gerontology, 57, pp. 265 - 275, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000322198

Law RJ; Breslin A; Oliver EJ; Mawn L; Markland DA; Maddison P; Thom JM, 2010, 'Perceptions of the effects of exercise on joint health in rheumatoid arthritis patients', Rheumatology, 49, pp. 2444 - 2451, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keq299

Matschke V; Murphy P; Lemmey AB; Maddison P; Thom JM, 2010, 'Skeletal muscle properties in Rheumatoid arthritis patients', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42, pp. 2149 - 2155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181e304c3

Sartor F; De Morree HM; Matschke V; Marcora SM; Milousis A; Thom JM; Kubis HP, 2010, 'High-intensity exercise and carbohydrate-reduced energy-restricted diet in obese individuals', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 110, pp. 893 - 903, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-010-1571-y

Matschke V; Murphy P; Lemmey AB; Maddison PJ; Thom JM, 2010, 'Muscle quality, architecture, and activation in cachectic patients with rheumatoid arthritis', Journal of Rheumatology, 37, pp. 282 - 284, http://dx.doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.090584

Morse CI; Tolfrey K; Thom JM; Vassilopoulos V; Maganaris CN; Narici MV, 2008, 'Gastrocnemius muscle specific force in boys and men', Journal of Applied Physiology, 104, pp. 469 - 474, http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00697.2007

McEwan I; Herrington L; Thom J, 2007, 'The validity of clinical measures of patella position', Manual Therapy, 12, pp. 226 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2006.06.013

Mian OS; Thom JM; Ardigò LP; Morse CI; Narici MV; Minetti AE, 2007, 'Effect of a 12-month physical conditioning programme on the metabolic cost of walking in healthy older adults', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 100, pp. 499 - 505, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-006-0141-9

Morse CI; Thom JM; Mian OS; Birch KM; Narici MV, 2007, 'Gastrocnemius specific force is increased in elderly males following a 12-month physical training programme', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 100, pp. 563 - 570, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-006-0246-1

Thom JM; Morse CI; Birch KM; Narici MV, 2007, 'Influence of muscle architecture on the torque and power-velocity characteristics of young and elderly men', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 100, pp. 613 - 619, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-007-0481-0

De Boer MD; Morse CI; Thom JM; De Haan A; Narici MV, 2007, 'Changes in antagonist muscles' coactivation in response to strength training in older women', Journals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 62, pp. 1022 - 1027, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/gerona/62.9.1022

Mian OS; Thom JM; Ardigò LP; Minetti AE; Narici MV, 2007, 'Gastrocnemius muscle-tendon behaviour during walking in young and older adults', Acta Physiologica, 189, pp. 57 - 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-1716.2006.01634.x

Mian OS; Thom JM; Narici MV; Baltzopoulos V, 2007, 'Kinematics of stair descent in young and older adults and the impact of exercise training', Gait and Posture, 25, pp. 9 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2005.12.014

Harmer A; Chisholm DJ; McKenna M; Morris N; Thom J; bennett G; Flack J, 2007, 'High-intensity training improves plasma glucose and acid-base regulation during intermittent maximal exercise in type 1 diabetes', Diabetes Care, 30, pp. 1269 - 1271


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