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Biomechanics in Sport and Performance
The optimisation of the efficiency of movement and the effects of training require a deep knowledge of the human body and its motions. Performance improvements and injury prevention are made possible by the extensive biomechanical research conducted all over the world. The BRU in the University of Limerick focuses its expertise in athletics, rowing and golf as well as projects in a broader spectrum of sports.


CURRENT PROJECTS
 

  • Development of a strength and power diagnostics system for Irish Olympic athletes.
    Claire Brady, Drew Harrison, Tom Comyns,Eamonn Flanagan
     
  • Evaluation of the effect of fatigue and recovery on the potentiation of jumping and throwing performance
    ​Drew Harrison, Tom Comyns, DJ Collins
     
  • Examining Lower Limb Kinematics during Acceleration and Speed Maintenance in Sprinting
    Drew Harrison, Ian Kenny​
     
  • Functional data analysis in Rowing
    John Warmenhoven, Richards Smith, Drew Harrison, Norma Coffey, Kevin Hayes
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  • Mapping the reaction times sequences in the sprint start
    Drew Harrison, Kevin Brosnan, Kevin Hayes
     
  • Examination of Muscle activations and Kinematics in sprint running and sprint drills.
    Niamh Whelan, Drew Harrison, Ian Kenny​
     
  • Examination of Muscle activations and Kinematics in sprint running and strength training
    Richard Bolger, Ian Kenny​, Mark Lyons, Drew Harrison

 

  • Examination of Muscle activations and Kinematics in sprint running and Plyometric training
    Robin Healy, Drew Harrison, Ian Kenny​,

 

  • The effect of strength training on performance in endurance athletes
    Kris Beattie, Ian Kenny​, Mark Lyons, Brian Carson
     
  • Longitudinal examination of movement health indices via wearable sensing technology
    Michelle Norris, Ross Anderson, Ian Kenny​
     
  • The Transfer of Dry-land Strength Training Exercises to Swimming Performance
    Emmet Crowley, Mark Lyons,
     
  • Development of new false start detection systems for use in international competition
    Drew Harrison,  Thomas Barr
     
  • Influence of leg length on race walking speed
    Drew Harrison,  Paddy Molloy, Laura-Anne Furlong
     
  • Reliability and validity of leg and joint stiffness measures
    David Diggin, Drew Harrison,  Ross Anderson
     
  • Muscle Activation patterns in glide technique shot putt
    Roisin Howard, Richard Conway, Drew Harrison
     
  • Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance
    Ian Kenny​ (PI), Tom Comyns (Co-PI), Giles Warrington, Kieran O’Sullivan, Drew Harrison,  Mark Lyons, Mark Campbell, Michael Griffin, Kevin Hayes
     
  • Evaluation of agility training in rugby 
    Ainle O Caireallain, Ian Kenny
     
  • Experimental and modelling analysis of the effect of skin markers on golf driving performance 
    Ian Kenny
     
  • Putting movement and performance outcome using standard, belly and long putters.
    Ian Sherwin, Ian Kenny​
     
  • Fascial stretch therapy and resistance intervention for the examination of range of motion and sports performance
    Ian Kenny​, Niamh O’Dea, Karen Brady, Ginny Ross
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