All Stories

  1. Things to keep in mind when selecting physical assessments in youth soccer: Correlations between test performances, interlimb asymmetries, and effects of maturation

    Article • PLOS One, June 2024, PLOS

    Dr Paul Comfort

  2. The reliability and validity of the bar-mounted PUSH BandTM 2.0 during bench press with moderate and heavy loads

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

    Jason Lake, Dr Paul Comfort

  3. Average of trial peaks versus peak of average profile: impact on change of direction biomechanics

    Article • Sports Biomechanics, August 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Paul Comfort

  4. Comparison of Methods of Calculating Dynamic Strength Index

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, March 2018, Human Kinetics

    Dr Paul Comfort

  5. Lack of Effect of Ankle Position During the Nordic Curl on Muscle Activity of the Biceps Femoris and Medial Gastrocnemius

    Article • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, May 2017, Human Kinetics

    Dr Paul Comfort

  6. Reliability of Maximal Back Squat and Power Clean Performances in Inexperienced Athletes

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

    Dr Paul Comfort

  7. A preliminary study into the effect of jumping–landing training and strength training on frontal plane projection angle

    Article • Manual Therapy, October 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Paul Comfort

  8. Psychological Strategies Included by Strength and Conditioning Coaches in Applied Strength and Conditioning

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

    Dr Paul Comfort

  9. An Investigation Into the Relationship Between Maximum Isometric Strength and Vertical Jump Performance

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

    Dr Paul Comfort

  10. Reliability of the Dynamic Strength Index in College Athletes

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, July 2015, Human Kinetics

    Dr Paul Comfort

  11. The effect of load and sex on kinematic and kinetic variables during the mid-thigh clean pull

    Article • Sports Biomechanics, April 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Paul Comfort

  12. Weightlifting Pulling Derivatives: Rationale for Implementation and Application

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

    Dr Paul Comfort

  13. The Validity of the Nordic Hamstring Lower for a Field-Based Assessment of Eccentric Hamstring Strength

    Article • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, February 2015, Human Kinetics

    Dr Paul Comfort

  14. Relationship between isometric mid-thigh pull variables and sprint and change of direction performance in collegiate athletes

    Article • Journal of Trainology, January 2015, Active Aging Research Center

    Dr Paul Comfort

  15. Relationships between jump and sprint performance in first-class county cricketers

    Article • Journal of Trainology, January 2015, Active Aging Research Center

    Dr Paul Comfort

  16. Effect of Knee and Trunk Angle on Kinetic Variables During the Isometric Midthigh Pull: Test–Retest Reliability

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, January 2015, Human Kinetics

    Dr Paul Comfort

  17. Hamstring Strain Prevention in Elite Soccer Players

    Article • Strength & Conditioning Journal, October 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  18. Scaling—Which Methods Best Predict Performance?

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, June 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  19. No Differences in Kinetics between the Squat Jump, Push Press and Mid-Thigh Power Clean

    Article • Journal of Athletic Enhancement, January 2014, OMICS Publishing Group

    Dr Paul Comfort

  20. A comparison of maximal power clean performances performed from the floor, knee and mid-thigh

    Article • Journal of Trainology, January 2014, Active Aging Research Center

    Dr Paul Comfort

  21. Changes in Sprint, Change of Direction, and Jump Performance during a Competitive Season in Male Lacrosse Players

    Article • Journal of Athletic Enhancement, January 2014, OMICS Publishing Group

    Dr Paul Comfort

  22. Relationships Between Strength, Sprint, and Jump Performance in Well-Trained Youth Soccer Players

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, January 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  23. Training for Prevention of ACL Injury

    Article • Strength & Conditioning Journal, December 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  24. Strength, Power, and Speed Qualities in English Junior Elite Rugby League Players

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, September 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  25. Strength and Conditioning

    Article • July 2013, Wiley

    Dr Paul Comfort

  26. Pathophysiology of Skeletal Muscle Injuries

    Article • July 2013, Wiley

    Dr Paul Comfort

  27. Assessment and Needs Analysis

    Article • July 2013, Wiley

    Dr Paul Comfort

  28. An Introduction to Periodisation

    Article • July 2013, Wiley

    Dr Paul Comfort

  29. Within- and Between-Session Reliability of Power, Force, and Rate of Force Development During the Power Clean

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, May 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  30. The Perception of Psychology and the Frequency of Psychological Strategies Used by Strength and Conditioning Practitioners

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, April 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  31. No Kinetic Differences During Variations of the Power Clean in Inexperienced Female Collegiate Athletes

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, February 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  32. Female Soccer

    Article • Strength & Conditioning Journal, February 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  33. Female Soccer

    Article • Strength & Conditioning Journal, February 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  34. Determination of Optimal Loading During the Power Clean, in Collegiate Athletes

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, November 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  35. Comparison of landing knee valgus angle between female basketball and football athletes: Possible implications for anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint injury rates

    Article • Physical Therapy in Sport, November 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Paul Comfort

  36. The Effect of Loading on Kinematic and Kinetic Variables During the Midthigh Clean Pull

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, May 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  37. A Comparison of Maximal Squat Strength and 5-, 10-, and 20-Meter Sprint Times, in Athletes and Recreationally Trained Men

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, April 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  38. THE AFFECT OF LOADING ON KINEMATIC AND KINETIC VARIABLES DURING THE MID-THIGH CLEAN PULL

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, March 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  39. Are Changes in Maximal Squat Strength During Preseason Training Reflected in Changes in Sprint Performance in Rugby League Players?

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, March 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  40. Occurrence of Fatigue During Sets of Static Squat Jumps Performed at a Variety of Loads

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, March 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  41. Kinetic Comparisons During Variations of the Power Clean

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, December 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  42. Strength and Power Characteristics in English Elite Rugby League Players

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, May 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  43. Comparisons of Peak Ground Reaction Force and Rate of Force Development During Variations of the Power Clean

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, May 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  44. An Electromyographical Comparison of Trunk Muscle Activity During Isometric Trunk and Dynamic Strengthening Exercises

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, January 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  45. Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention

    Article • May 2010, Wiley

    Dr Paul Comfort

  46. Training Considerations after Hamstring Injury in Athletes

    Article • Strength & Conditioning Journal, February 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  47. Optimizing Squat Technique

    Article • Strength & Conditioning Journal, December 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort

  48. The Affect of Grip Width on Bench Press Performance and Risk of Injury

    Article • Strength & Conditioning Journal, October 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Paul Comfort