I investigate the acute effects of repetitive sub-concussive head impacts on the brain. Particularly, I research how soccer heading affects (1) corticomotor inhibition using TMS, (2) cognitive function (working and long-term memory) and (3) motor control by assessing motor unit recruitment strategies and spatio-temporal parameters of gait. As part of my research I also investigate the protective properties of headgear.
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Lember L, Ntikas M, Mondello S, Wilson L, Di Virgilio TG, Hunter AM, Kobeissy F, Mechref Y, Donaldson DI & Ietswaart M (2024) The Use of Biofluid Markers to Evaluate the Consequences of Sport-Related Subconcussive Head Impact Exposure: A Scoping Review. Sports Medicine - Open, 10, Art. No.: 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-023-00665-6
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Hill Runner's Physiology, Performance and Nutrition: A Descriptive Study
Lember L, Di Virgilio TG, Brown EM & Rodriguez-Sanchez N (2021) Hill Runner's Physiology, Performance and Nutrition: A Descriptive Study. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, Art. No.: 676212. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.676212
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Lember L, Ntikas M, Mondello S, Wilson L, Hunter A, Di Virgilio T, Santoro E & Ietswaart M (2021) Effects of sport-related repetitive subconcussive head impacts on biofluid markers: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 11 (6), Art. No.: e046452. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046452