David Opar


Contact categoryResearcher
Job titleProfessor (Exercise Science)
Research instituteSchool of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences

Research outputs

Biceps femoris long head muscle and aponeurosis geometry in males with and without a history of hamstring strain injury
Lazarczuk, Stephanie L., Collings, Tyler J., Hams, Andrea H., Timmins, Ryan Gregory, Opar, David, Edwards, Suzi, Shield, Anthony, Barrett, Rod and Bourne, Matthew. (2024). Biceps femoris long head muscle and aponeurosis geometry in males with and without a history of hamstring strain injury. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 34(4), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14619

Journal article

Validity of Inertial Measurement Units to Measure Lower-Limb Kinematics and Pelvic Orientation at Submaximal and Maximal Effort Running Speeds
Lin, Yi-Chung, Price, Kara, Carmichael, Declan, Maniar, Nirav, Hickey, Jack Thomas, Timmins, Ryan Gregory, Heiderscheit, Bryan C., Blemker, Silvia S. and Opar, David. (2023). Validity of Inertial Measurement Units to Measure Lower-Limb Kinematics and Pelvic Orientation at Submaximal and Maximal Effort Running Speeds. Sensors. 23(23), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23239599

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Hamstring strain injury risk factors in Australian Football change over the course of the season
Sim, Aylwin, Timmins, Ryan G., Ruddy, Joshua D., Shen, Haifeng, Liao, Kewen, Maniar, Nirav, Hickey, Jack T., Williams, Morgan D. and Opar, David A.. (2023). Hamstring strain injury risk factors in Australian Football change over the course of the season. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000003297

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The dose–response of pain throughout a Nordic hamstring exercise intervention
Behan, Fearghal P., Opar, David A., Vermeulen, Robin, Timmins, Ryan G. and Whiteley, Rodney. (2023). The dose–response of pain throughout a Nordic hamstring exercise intervention. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 33(4), pp. 542-546. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14317

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Reliability of corticospinal excitability and intracortical inhibition in biceps femoris during different contraction modes
Presland, Joel D., Tofari, Paul J., Timmins, Ryan G., Kidgell, Dawson J. and Opar, David A.. (2023). Reliability of corticospinal excitability and intracortical inhibition in biceps femoris during different contraction modes. European Journal of Neuroscience. 57(1), pp. 91-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.15868

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The effect of theta burst stimulation over the primary motor cortex on experimental hamstring pain : A randomized, controlled study
Moukhaiber, Nadia, Summers, Simon J., Opar, David, Imam, Jawwad, Thomson, Daniel, Chang, Wei-Ju, Andary, Toni and Cavaleri, Rocco. (2023). The effect of theta burst stimulation over the primary motor cortex on experimental hamstring pain : A randomized, controlled study. Journal of Pain. 24(4), pp. 593-604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2022.11.013

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Incidence and prevalence of hamstring injuries in field-based team sports : A systematic review and meta-analysis of 5952 injuries from over 7 million exposure hours
Maniar, Nirav, Carmichael, Declan, Hickey, Jack Thomas, Timmins, Ryan Gregory, San Jose, Argell Joseph, Dickson, Jessica and Opar, David. (2023). Incidence and prevalence of hamstring injuries in field-based team sports : A systematic review and meta-analysis of 5952 injuries from over 7 million exposure hours. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 57(2), pp. 109-116. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104936

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The development of a HAMstring InjuRy (HAMIR) index to mitigate injury risk through innovative imaging, biomechanics, and data analytics : Protocol for an observational cohort study
Heiderscheit, Bryan C., Blemker, Silvia S., Opar, David, Stiffler-Joachim, Mikel R., Bedi, Asheesh, Hart, Joseph, Mortensen, Brett, Kliethermes, Stephanie A., Baer, Geoffrey, Buckley, Craig, Costigan, Kyle, Drew, Shauna, Eberhardt, Duffy, Fabian, Kurrel, Feller, Herman, Hammer, Erin, Heidt, Danielle, Lee, Kenneth, Lund, Brian, ... Sund, Sarah. (2022). The development of a HAMstring InjuRy (HAMIR) index to mitigate injury risk through innovative imaging, biomechanics, and data analytics : Protocol for an observational cohort study. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. 14(1), p. Article 128. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00520-3

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Muscle function during single leg landing
Maniar, Nirav, Schache, Anthony G., Pizzolato, Claudio and Opar, David A.. (2022). Muscle function during single leg landing. Scientific Reports. 12(1), p. Article 11486. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-15024-w

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Early introduction of high-intensity eccentric loading into hamstring strain injury rehabilitation
Hickey, Jack T., Rio, Ebonie, Best, Thomas M., Timmins, Ryan G., Maniar, Nirav, Hickey, Peter F., Williams, Morgan D., Pitcher, Christian A. and Opar, David A.. (2022). Early introduction of high-intensity eccentric loading into hamstring strain injury rehabilitation. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 25(9), pp. 732-736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2022.06.002

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Mechanical, material and morphological adaptations of healthy lower limb tendons to mechanical loading : A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lazarczuk, Stephanie L., Maniar, Nirav, Opar, David A., Duhig, Steven J., Shield, Anthony, Barrett, Rod S. and Bourne, Matthew N.. (2022). Mechanical, material and morphological adaptations of healthy lower limb tendons to mechanical loading : A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 52(10), pp. 2405-2429. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01695-y

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Assessing isometric kicking force and post-match responses using the Kicker test
Thomas, Rees J., Timmins, Ryan G., Tofari, Paul J., Williams, Morgan D. and Opar, David A.. (2022). Assessing isometric kicking force and post-match responses using the Kicker test. Journal of Sports Sciences. 40(11), pp. 1275-1281. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2022.2065772

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Muscle force contributions to anterior cruciate ligament loading
Maniar, Nirav, Cole, Michael H., Bryant, Adam L. and Opar, David A.. (2022). Muscle force contributions to anterior cruciate ligament loading. Sports Medicine. 52(8), pp. 1737-1750. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01674-3

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Trends in Australian knee injury rates : An epidemiological analysis of 228,344 knee injuries over 20 years
Maniar, Nirav, Verhagen, Evert, Bryant, Adam Leigh and Opar, David Andrew. (2022). Trends in Australian knee injury rates : An epidemiological analysis of 228,344 knee injuries over 20 years. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific. 21, p. Article 100409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100409

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Poor reporting of exercise interventions for hamstring strain injury rehabilitation : A scoping review of reporting quality and content in contemporary applied research
Breed, Ray, Opar, David, Timmins, Ryan, Maniar, Nirav, Banyard, Harry and Hickey, Jack. (2022). Poor reporting of exercise interventions for hamstring strain injury rehabilitation : A scoping review of reporting quality and content in contemporary applied research. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 52(3), pp. 130-141. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2022.10641

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The dose-response of the nordic hamstring exercise on biceps femoris architecture and eccentric knee flexor strength : A randomized interventional trial
Behan, Fearghal P., Vermeulen, Robin, Whiteley, Rod, Timmins, Ryan G., Ruddy, Joshua D. and Opar, David A.. (2022). The dose-response of the nordic hamstring exercise on biceps femoris architecture and eccentric knee flexor strength : A randomized interventional trial. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 17(4), pp. 646-654. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2021-0276

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Screening hamstring injury risk factors multiple times in a season does not improve the identification of future injury risk
Opar, David A., Ruddy, Joshua D., Williams, Morgan D., Maniar, Nirav, Hickey, Jack T., Bourne, Matthew N., Pizzari, Tania and Timmins, Ryan G.. (2021). Screening hamstring injury risk factors multiple times in a season does not improve the identification of future injury risk. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 54(2), pp. 321-329. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002782

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Hamstring strain injury rehabilitation
Hickey, Jack Th., Opar, David A., Weiss, Leigh J. and Heiderscheit, Bryan C.. (2022). Hamstring strain injury rehabilitation. Journal of Athletic Training. 57(2), pp. 125-135. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0707.20

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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction increases the risk of hamstring strain injury across football codes in Australia
Messer, Daniel J., Williams, Morgan, Bourne, Matthew, Opar, David, Timmins, Ryan Gregory and Shield, Anthony. (2021). Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction increases the risk of hamstring strain injury across football codes in Australia. Sports Medicine. 52, pp. 923-932. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01567-x

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Prediction of hamstring injuries in Australian Football using biceps femoris architectural risk factors derived from soccer
Lee Dow, Connor, Timmins, Ryan G., Ruddy, Joshua D., Williams, Morgan D., Maniar, Nirav, Hickey, Jack T., Bourne, Matthew N. and Opar, David A.. (2021). Prediction of hamstring injuries in Australian Football using biceps femoris architectural risk factors derived from soccer. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 49(13), pp. 3687-3695. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465211041686

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Muscle activity and activation in previously strain-injured lower limbs : A systematic review
Presland, J. D., Timmins, R. G., Maniar, N., Tofari, P. J., Kidgell, D. J., Shield, A. J., Dickson, J. and Opar, D.. (2021). Muscle activity and activation in previously strain-injured lower limbs : A systematic review. Sports Medicine. 51(11), pp. 2311-2327. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01487-w

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Effect of acute augmented feedback on between limb asymmetries and eccentric knee flexor strength during the Nordic hamstring exercise
Wade J. Chalker, Anthony J. Shield, David Opar, Evelyne N. Rathbone and Justin Keogh. (2018). Effect of acute augmented feedback on between limb asymmetries and eccentric knee flexor strength during the Nordic hamstring exercise. PeerJ. (e4972). https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4972

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Hamstring and gluteal activation during high-speed overground running : Impact of prior strain injury
Bourne, Matthew N., Pollard, Chris, Messer, Daniel, Timmins, Ryan G., Opar, David A., Williams, Morgan D. and Shield, Anthony J.. (2021). Hamstring and gluteal activation during high-speed overground running : Impact of prior strain injury. Journal of Sports Sciences. 39(18), pp. 2073-2079. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1917839

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Is pre-season eccentric strength testing during the nordic hamstring exercise associated with future hamstring strain injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Opar, David A., Timmins, Ryan G., Behan, Fearghal P., Hickey, Jack T., van Dyk, Nicol, Price, Kara and Maniar, Nirav. (2021). Is pre-season eccentric strength testing during the nordic hamstring exercise associated with future hamstring strain injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 51(9), pp. 1935-1945. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01474-1

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Sprinting, strength, and architectural adaptations following hamstring training in Australian Footballers
Timmins, Ryan G., Filopoulos, Dean, Nguyen, Victor, Giannakis, Jake, Ruddy, Joshua D., Hickey, Jack T., Maniar, Nirav and Opar, David A.. (2021). Sprinting, strength, and architectural adaptations following hamstring training in Australian Footballers. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 31(6), pp. 1276-1289. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13941

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Lower limb muscle size after anterior cruciate ligament injury : A systematic review and meta-analysis
Dutaillis, Benjamin, Maniar, Nirav, Opar, David A., Hickey, Jack T. and Timmins, Ryan G.. (2021). Lower limb muscle size after anterior cruciate ligament injury : A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 51(6), pp. 1209-1226. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01419-0

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Trunk, pelvis and lower limb coordination between anticipated and unanticipated sidestep cutting in females
Dutaillis, Benjamin, Opar, David A., Pataky, Todd, Timmins, Ryan G., Hickey, Jack T. and Maniar, Nirav. (2021). Trunk, pelvis and lower limb coordination between anticipated and unanticipated sidestep cutting in females. Gait & Posture. 85, pp. 131-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.12.011

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Performance changes during the off-season period in football players–Effects of age and previous hamstring injury
Vicens-Bordas, Jordi, Esteve, Ernest, Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, Azahara, Casals, Martí, Bandholm, Thomas, Ishøi, Lasse, Opar, David, Shield, Anthony and Thorborg, Kristian. (2020). Performance changes during the off-season period in football players–Effects of age and previous hamstring injury. Journal of Sports Sciences. 38(21), pp. 2489-2499. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1792160

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Muscle contributions to tibiofemoral shear forces and valgus and rotational joint moments during single leg drop landing
Maniar, Nirav, Schache, Anthony G., Pizzolato, Claudio and Opar, David A.. (2020). Muscle contributions to tibiofemoral shear forces and valgus and rotational joint moments during single leg drop landing. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 30(9), pp. 1664-1674. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13711

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Hamstring strength and architectural adaptations following inertial flywheel resistance training
Presland, Joel D., Opar, David A., Williams, Morgan D., Hickey, Jack T., Maniar, Nirav, Lee Dow, Connor, Bourne, Matthew N. and Timmins, Ryan G.. (2020). Hamstring strength and architectural adaptations following inertial flywheel resistance training. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 23(11), pp. 1093-1099. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2020.04.007

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Anatomy of the hamstrings
Timmins, Ryan, Woodley, Stephanie, Shield, Anthony and Opar, David. (2020). Anatomy of the hamstrings. In In Thorborg , Kristian, Opar, David and Shield, Anthony (Ed.). Prevention and rehabilitation of hamstring injuries pp. 1-30 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31638-9_1

Book chapter

Hamstring injury prevention and implementation
van der Horst, Nick, Thorborg, Kristian and Opar, David. (2020). Hamstring injury prevention and implementation. In In Thorborg, Kristian, Opar, David and Shield, Anthony (Ed.). Prevention and rehabilitation of hamstring injuries pp. 145-163 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31638-9_6

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Pain-free versus pain-threshold rehabilitation following acute hamstring strain injury : A randomized controlled trial
Hickey, Jack T., Timmins, Ryan G., Maniar, Nirav, Rio, Ebonie, Hickey, Peter F., Pitcher, Christian A., Williams, Morgan D. and Opar, David A.. (2020). Pain-free versus pain-threshold rehabilitation following acute hamstring strain injury : A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 50(2), pp. 91-103. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2020.8895

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Muscle contributions to medial and lateral tibiofemoral compressive loads during sidestep cutting
Maniar, Nirav, Bryant, Adam L., Sritharan, Prasanna, Schache, Anthony G. and Opar, David A.. (2020). Muscle contributions to medial and lateral tibiofemoral compressive loads during sidestep cutting. Journal of Biomechanics. 101, p. 109641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109641

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Eccentric hamstring strength is associated with age and duration of previous season hamstring injury in male soccer players
Vicens-Bordas, Jordi, Esteve, Ernest, Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, Azahara, Clausen, Mikkel Bek, Bandholm, Thomas, Opar, David, Shield, Anthony and Thorborg, Kristian. (2020). Eccentric hamstring strength is associated with age and duration of previous season hamstring injury in male soccer players. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 15(2), pp. 246-253. https://doi.org/10.26603/ijspt20200246

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Hamstrings biomechanics related to running
Maniar, Nirav, Schache, Anthony, Heiderscheit, Bryan and Opar, David. (2020). Hamstrings biomechanics related to running. In In Thorborg, Kristian, Opar, David and Shield, Anthony (Ed.). Prevention and rehabilitation of hamstring injuries pp. 65-81 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31638-9_3

Book chapter

Hamstring myoelectrical activity during three different kettlebell swing exercises
Del Monte, Michael J., Opar, David, Timmins, Ryan G., Ross, James A., Keogh, Justin W. L. and Lorenzen, Christian. (2020). Hamstring myoelectrical activity during three different kettlebell swing exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34(7), pp. 1953-1958. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002254

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Factors that impact self-reported wellness scores in elite Australian Footballers
Ruddy, Joshua D., Cormack, Stuart, Timmins, Ryan G., Sakadjian, Alex, Pietsch, Samuel, Carey, David L., Williams, Morgan D. and Opar, David A.. (2020). Factors that impact self-reported wellness scores in elite Australian Footballers. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 52(6), pp. 1427-1435. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002244

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Modeling the risk of team sport injuries : A narrative review of different statistical approaches
Ruddy, Joshua D., Cormack, Stuart J., Whiteley, Rod, Williams, Morgan D., Timmins, Ryan G. and Opar, David A.. (2019). Modeling the risk of team sport injuries : A narrative review of different statistical approaches. Frontiers in Physiology. 10, p. Article 829.

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Session availability as a result of prior injury impacts the risk of subsequent non-contact lower limb injury in elite male australian footballers
Ruddy, Joshua D., Pietsch, Samuel, Maniar, Nirav, Cormack, Stuart J., Timmins, Ryan G., Williams, Morgan D., Carey, David L. and Opar, David A.. (2019). Session availability as a result of prior injury impacts the risk of subsequent non-contact lower limb injury in elite male australian footballers. Frontiers in Physiology. 10, p. 737. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00737

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Razor hamstring curl and Nordic hamstring exercise architectural adaptations : Impact of exercise selection and intensity
Pollard, Christopher W., Opar, David A., Williams, Morgan D., Bourne, Matthew N. and Timmins, Ryan Gregory. (2019). Razor hamstring curl and Nordic hamstring exercise architectural adaptations : Impact of exercise selection and intensity. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 29(5), pp. 706-715. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13381

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Lower-limb muscle function during sidestep cutting
Maniar, Nirav, Schache, Anthony G., Cole, Michael H. and Opar, David. (2019). Lower-limb muscle function during sidestep cutting. Journal of Biomechanics. 82, pp. 186 - 192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.10.021

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Systematically searching and reviewing the literature
Maniar, Nirav, Duncan, Kathryn and Opar, David. (2019). Systematically searching and reviewing the literature. In In Bird, Stephen R. (Ed.). Research methods in physical activity and health pp. 28-44 Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315158501-5

Book chapter

The effect of Nordic hamstring exercise training volume on biceps femoris long head architectural adaptation
Presland, J. D., Timmins, R. G., Bourne, M. N., Williams, M. D. and Opar, D. A.. (2018). The effect of Nordic hamstring exercise training volume on biceps femoris long head architectural adaptation. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 28(7), pp. 1775-1783. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13085

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Non-knee-spanning muscles contribute to tibiofemoral shear as well as valgus and rotational joint reaction moments during unanticipated sidestep cutting
Maniar, Nirav, Schache, Anthony, Sritharan, Prasanna and Opar, David. (2018). Non-knee-spanning muscles contribute to tibiofemoral shear as well as valgus and rotational joint reaction moments during unanticipated sidestep cutting. Scientific Reports. 8(1), pp. 1 - 10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-19098-9

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An evidence-based framework for strengthening exercises to prevent hamstring injury
Bourne, Matthew N., Timmins, Ryan Gregory, Opar, David, Pizzari, Tania, Ruddy, Joshua D., Sims, Casey, Williams, Morgan D. and Shield, Anthony J.. (2018). An evidence-based framework for strengthening exercises to prevent hamstring injury. Sports Medicine. 48(2), pp. 251 - 267. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0796-x

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Non-knee-spanning muscles contribute to tibiofemoral shear as well as valgus and rotational joint reaction moments during unanticipated sidestep cutting
Maniar, Nirav, Schache, Anthony G., Sritharan, Prasanna and Opar, David. (2018). Non-knee-spanning muscles contribute to tibiofemoral shear as well as valgus and rotational joint reaction moments during unanticipated sidestep cutting. Scientific Reports. 8(2501), pp. 1 - 10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-19098-9

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Impact of exercise selection on hamstring muscle activation
Bourne, Matthew N., Williams, Morgan, Opar, David, Najjar, Aiman Al, Kerr, Graham K. and Shield, Anthony J.. (2017). Impact of exercise selection on hamstring muscle activation. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 51, pp. 1021 - 1028. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-095739

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Impact of the Nordic hamstring and hip extension exercises on hamstring architecture and morphology: Implications for injury prevention
Bourne, Matthew N., Duhig, Steven J., Timmins, Ryan, Williams, Morgan, Opar, David, Najjar, Aiman Al, Kerr, Graham K. and Shield, Anthony J.. (2017). Impact of the Nordic hamstring and hip extension exercises on hamstring architecture and morphology: Implications for injury prevention. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 51(5), pp. 469 - 477. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096130

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There is strength in numbers for muscle injuries it is time to establish an international collaborative registry
Van Dyke, Nicol, Van der Made, Anne D., Timmins, Ryan, Opar, David and Tol, Johannes L.. (2017). There is strength in numbers for muscle injuries it is time to establish an international collaborative registry. British Journal of Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-097318

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Effect of prior injury on changes to biceps femoris architecture across an Australian football league season
Timmins, Ryan, Bourne, Matthew N., Hickey, Jack, Maniar, Nirav, Tofari, Paul, Williams, Morgan and Opar, David. (2017). Effect of prior injury on changes to biceps femoris architecture across an Australian football league season. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 49(10), pp. 2102 - 2109. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001333

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Criteria for progressing rehabilitation and determining return to play clearance following hamstring strain injury: A systematic review
Hickey, Jack, Timmins, Ryan G., Maniar, Nirav, Williams, Morgan and Opar, David. (2017). Criteria for progressing rehabilitation and determining return to play clearance following hamstring strain injury: A systematic review. Sports Medicine. 47(7). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0667-x

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Predictive modeling of hamstring strain injuries in elite Australian footballers
Ruddy, Joshua, Shield, Anthony J., Maniar, Nirav, Williams, Morgan D., Duhig, Steven J., Timmins, Ryan, Hickey, Jack, Bourne, Matthew N. and Opar, David. (2017). Predictive modeling of hamstring strain injuries in elite Australian footballers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50(5), pp. 1 - 30. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001527

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Running exposure is associated with the risk of hamstring strain injury in elite Australian footballers
Ruddy, Joshua D., Pollard, Christopher, Timmins, Ryan, Williams, Morgan, Shield, Anthony and Opar, David. (2017). Running exposure is associated with the risk of hamstring strain injury in elite Australian footballers. British Journal of Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096777

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Drop punt kicking induces eccentric knee flexor weakness associated with reductions in hamstring electromyographic activity
Duhig, Steven J., Williams, Morgan, Minett, Geoffrey M., Opar, David and Shield, Anthony J.. (2017). Drop punt kicking induces eccentric knee flexor weakness associated with reductions in hamstring electromyographic activity. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 20(6), pp. 595 - 599. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2016.09.006

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Muscle activation patterns in the Nordic hamstring exercise: Impact of prior strain injury
Bourne, Matthew N., Opar, David, Williams, Morgan, Najjar, Aiman Al and Shield, Anthony J.. (2016). Muscle activation patterns in the Nordic hamstring exercise: Impact of prior strain injury. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 26(6). https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12494

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Hamstring strength and flexibility after hamstring strain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Maniar, Nirav, Shielf, Anthony J., Williams, Morgan D., Timmins, Ryan G. and Opar, David A.. (2016). Hamstring strength and flexibility after hamstring strain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 50(15), pp. 909-920. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-095311

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Effect of high-speed running on hamstring strain injury risk
Duhig, Steven, Shield, Anthony, Opar, David, Gabbett, Tim, Ferguson, Cameron and Williams, Morgan. (2016). Effect of high-speed running on hamstring strain injury risk. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 50(24). https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-095679

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Short biceps femoris fascicles and eccentric knee flexor weakness increase the risk of hamstring injury in elite football (soccer): a prospective cohort study
Timmins, Ryan G., Bourne, Matthew N., Shield, Anthony J., Williams, Morgan, Lorenzen, Christian and Opar, David. (2016). Short biceps femoris fascicles and eccentric knee flexor weakness increase the risk of hamstring injury in elite football (soccer): a prospective cohort study. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 50(24). https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-095362

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Reliability of measures of quadriceps muscle function using magnetic stimulation
Tofari, Paul J., Opar, David, Kemp, Justin Guy, Billaut, Francois and Cormack, Stuart John. (2016). Reliability of measures of quadriceps muscle function using magnetic stimulation. Muscle & Nerve. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.24926

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Architectural adaptations of muscle to training and injury: A narrative review outlining the contributions by fascicle length, pennation angle and muscle thickness
Timmins, Ryan G., Shield, Anthony J., Williams, Morgan D., Lorenzen, Christian and Opar, David. (2016). Architectural adaptations of muscle to training and injury: A narrative review outlining the contributions by fascicle length, pennation angle and muscle thickness. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 50(23). https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-094881

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Comparisons of eccentric knee flexor strength and asymmetries across elite, sub-elite and school level cricket players
Chalker, Wade J., Shield, Anthony J., Opar, David and Keogh, Justin W. L.. (2016). Comparisons of eccentric knee flexor strength and asymmetries across elite, sub-elite and school level cricket players. PeerJ. 4, pp. 1 - 10. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1594

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What do submarines have in common with diabetes?
Rio, Ebony, Timmins, Ryan Gregory and Opar, David. (2016). What do submarines have in common with diabetes? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 50(16), pp. 955 - 956. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096646

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Acute injuries in track and field athletes : A 3-year observational study at the penn relays carnival with epidemiology and medical coverage implications
Opar, David, Drezner, Jonathan, Shield, Anthony, Williams, Morgan, Webner, David, Sennett, Brian, Kapur, Rahul, Cohen, Marc, Ulager, James, Cafengiu, Ana and Cronholm, Peter F. (2015). Acute injuries in track and field athletes : A 3-year observational study at the penn relays carnival with epidemiology and medical coverage implications. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 43(4), pp. 816 - 822. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514562553

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The juxtaposition of science and medicine in sport. Can we all play together nicely?
Opar, David and Rio, Ebony. (2015). The juxtaposition of science and medicine in sport. Can we all play together nicely? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 49(10), pp. 640 - 641. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-094819

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Eccentric knee flexor strength and risk of hamstring injuries in Rugby Union: A prospective study
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Comparison of anthropometry, upper body strength and lower body power characteristics in different levels of Australian Football players
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The effect of previous hamstring strain injury on the change in eccentric hamstring strength during preseason training in elite Australian footballers
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Biceps femoris long head architecture: A reliability and retrospective injury study
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The accuracy and precision of DXA for assessing body composition in team sport athletes
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Is there a potential relationship between prior hamstring strain injury and increased risk for future anterior cruciate ligament injury?
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Reduced biceps femoris myoelectrical activity influences eccentric knee flexor weakness after repeat sprint running
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Acute hamstring strain injury in track-and-field athletes: A 3-year observational study at the Penn Relay Carnival
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The financial cost of hamstring strain injuries in the Australian Football League
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Knee flexor strength and bicep femoris electromyographical activity is lower in previously strained hamstrings
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A novel device using the Nordic hamstring exercise to assess eccentric knee flexor strength: A reliability and retrospective injury study
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The role of neuromuscular inhibition in hamstring strain injury recurrence
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Hamstring strain injuries : Factors that lead to injury and re-injury
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Rate of torque and electromyographic development during anticipated eccentric contraction is lower in previously strained hamstrings
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