Thomas O'Brien- PhD
- Loughborough University
Thomas O'Brien
- PhD
- Loughborough University
Lecturer within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.
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Introduction
Current institution
Education
October 2017 - July 2022
Field of study
- Thermoregulatory responses to warm-up and cooling strategies: Considerations for para-athletes
October 2016 - September 2017
September 2013 - June 2016
Publications
Publications (11)
Compromised heat loss due to limited convection and evaporation can increase thermal strain. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of ice slurry ingestion to reduce thermal strain following hyperthermia in a state of compromised heat loss. Twelve healthy males (age: 25 ± 4y) underwent hot water immersion to elevate rectal temperature (Trec) by 1....
The study aimed to explore the influence of a sports‐specific intermittent sprint protocol (ISP) on wheelchair sprint performance and the kinetics and kinematics of sprinting in elite wheelchair rugby (WR) players with and without spinal cord injury (SCI). Fifteen international WR players (age 30.3 ± 5.5 years) performed two 10‐s sprints on a dual...
Purpose:
To examine the efficacy of per-cooling via ice slurry ingestion (ICE) in wheelchair tennis players exercising in the heat.
Method:
Eight wheelchair tennis players undertook sprints (4 sets of 10 × 5 s over 40 min) in a hot environment (∼32 °C), interspersed by 3 boluses of 2.67 g·kg (6.8 g·kg total) ICE or drinking temperate water (cont...
Objectives
For individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI), thermoregulatory challenges presented by the environment are amplified, increasing the risk of exertional heat illness. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to quantify the effects of pre- and per-cooling on core temperature (Tc), skin temperature (Tsk) and thermal sensation...
Objective
This study aimed to identify acute changes in biceps and supraspinatus tendon characteristics before and after a graded exercise test to exhaustion (GXT) in highly trained wheelchair rugby (WR) athletes. A secondary aspect was to define chronic tendon adaptations related to the impairment of the athlete and the occupation of the tendon wi...
Purpose:
To compare the effects of typical competition versus high-intensity intermittent warm-up (WU) on thermoregulatory responses and repeated sprint performance during wheelchair rugby game play.
Methods:
An intermittent sprint protocol (ISP) simulating the demands of wheelchair rugby was performed by male wheelchair rugby players (7 with ce...
