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Brett A. Baxter teaches on Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton, specialising in biomechanics and neuromuscular physiology. Brett graduated from University of Essex in 2017 with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) and from Loughborough University in 2018 with a postgraduate degree in Sports Biomechanics MSc, whereby he was awarded scholarships for academic excellence in all four years. Currently, Brett is conducting research towards a PhD, titled “The Effects of Acute and Chronic Eccentric Exercise on the Neuromuscular Characteristics and Physical Activity Levels of Older Adults.”
Brett is a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy and a member of The Physiological Society, with interests in ageing, sarcopenia, musculotendinous mechanics, eccentric training, and detraining. Please do not hesitate to contact Brett for potential research collaborations on [email protected] or on Twitter @Brett_A_Baxter.
Research Interests
- eccentric exercise
- musculotendinous mechanics
- stroke rehabilitation
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Sport, Exercise, and Life Sciences , University of Northampton
Award Date: 1 Aug 2024
Master, Sports Biomechanics, Loughborough University
Award Date: 1 Dec 2018
Bachelor, Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons), University of Essex
Award Date: 1 Jul 2017
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‘Viability of using asymmetry of peripheral muscle oxygenation status in Stroke patients using muscle NIRS (upper and lower limb)’: A Pilot Study
Porter, M. (PI), Southall-Edwards, R. (CoPI), Baxter, B. (CoI) & Kay, T. (CoI)
1/10/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Internal Fund › Small Grants Scheme for Early Career Researchers
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Acute cardiovascular responses to eccentric muscle contractions in stroke survivors.
Baxter, B. (PI), Kay, T. (CoI), Baross, A. (CoI), Khatri, R. (CoI) & Morris-Love, R. (CoI)
5/02/24 → 28/06/24
Project: Internal Fund › Small Grants Scheme for Early Career Researchers
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Reach For Health
Kay, T. (PI), Baxter, B. (CoI) & Baross, A. (CoI)
31/01/24 → 31/03/24
Project: Capital Funding
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Cross-education effects of isokinetic eccentric plantarflexor training on flexibility, strength, and muscle-tendon mechanics
Kay, A. D., Blazevich, A. J., Tysoe, J. & Baxter, B. A., 1 Jul 2024, In: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 56, 7, p. 1242-1255 14 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of a Maintenance Period on Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Morning Blood Pressure Surge in Young Normotensives Post Isometric Training
Baross, A., Baxter, B. A., Wright, B. & Kay, A. D., 15 Aug 2024, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 15, 9 p., 1405230.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of detraining on neuromuscular function and structural adaptations following once- or twice-weekly eccentric resistance training in older adults
Baxter, B. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D. & Kay, T., 22 Aug 2024, In: Aging clinical and experimental research. 36, 177, p. 1-11 11 p., 177.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Once- Versus Twice-Weekly Eccentric Resistance Training on Muscular Function and Structure in Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Baxter, B. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D., Tkadlec, S. & Kay, T., 26 Apr 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 14 p., 9638.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing research and evaluation opportunities through partnerships Toolkit
Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J., Baxter, B. A., La Penna, T., Lehner, A., Banga, S., Redwood, T., Baross, A., Parkes, J., Horton, J., Kay, T., Kayij, B. & Jones, P., 12 May 2023, University of Northampton. 55 p.Research output: Book/Report › Technical Report
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Ecological Validation and Practical Challenges of Conducting Dietary Analysis in Athletic Individuals Using a Novel Remote Food Photography Method Mobile Phone Application
Roberts, C., Gill, N., Baxter, B. A. & Sims , S., 9 Feb 2023, In: Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. 6, 1, p. 90-96 7 p., 6.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of eccentric resistance training on lower-limb passive joint range of motion: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kay, A. D., Baxter, B. A., Hill, M. & Blazevich, A. J., 1 Apr 2023, In: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 55, 4, p. 710-721 12 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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The acute and repeated bout effects of multi-joint eccentric exercise on physical function and balance in older adults
Baxter, B. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D., Wright, B. & Kay, T., 1 Oct 2023, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 123, 10, p. 2131–2143 13 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Nordic band training programme data
Callis, L. (Creator), Baxter, B. (Creator) & Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 24 Oct 2024
DOI: 10.24339/99c386cc-178d-486f-b182-2e76d3d129d4
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Training and cross-educational effects of a six-week isokinetic eccentric program on dorsiflexion range of motion, plantarflexor strength, and muscle-tendon mechanics dataset
Kay, T. (Creator), Blazevich, A. J. (Contributor), Tysoe, J. (Contributor) & Baxter, B. (Contributor), University of Northampton, 27 Sept 2023
DOI: 10.24339/2b8cc31f-2d8e-4060-b52f-eb98d1d5aec4
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The acute and repeated bout effects of multi-joint eccentric exercise on physical function and balance in older adults
Baxter, B. (Creator), Baross, A. (Creator), Ryan, D. (Creator), Wright, B. (Creator) & Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 14 Nov 2022
DOI: 10.24339/3cf619ad-ca74-4a3e-91f1-8d52a8cc6d04
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Effects of detraining on neuromuscular function and structural adaptations to once- or twice-weekly eccentric exercise in older adults
Baxter, B. (Creator), Baross, A. (Creator), Ryan, D. (Creator) & Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 12 Mar 2024
DOI: 10.24339/df144f2b-b9be-4b65-9c6f-65d4934b5df4
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Effects of a Maintenance period on Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Morning Blood Pressure Surge in Young Normotensives post Isometric Training
Baross, A. (Creator), Baxter, B. (Creator), Wright, B. (Creator) & Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 21 Mar 2024
DOI: 10.24339/c8613cc2-1757-4063-bebe-f1f263fc1956
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Dataset - Simultaneous isometric hand grip and stair ascent/descent
Baxter, B. (Creator), Baross, A. (Creator), Kay, T. (Contributor), Langdon, D. (Contributor) & Wright, B. (Contributor), University of Northampton, 16 May 2025
DOI: 10.24339/a9e1b0b0-8ab4-4eb8-b050-6da3b60b26e9
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Dataset for "A Comparison of Once- Vs. Twice-Weekly Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Function and Muscle Structure in Older Adults"
Baxter, B. (Creator), Baross, A. (Supervisor), Ryan, D. (Supervisor), Tkadlec, S. (Contributor) & Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 16 Oct 2023
DOI: 10.24339/3373b688-e811-4847-9f38-ccf09a9c843a
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Activities
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The acute and repeated bout effects of static stretching versus eccentric contractions on plantarflexor range of motion and muscle-tendon mechanics
Kay, A. D. (Author), Baross, A. (Author), Baxter, B. (Author) & Blazevich, A. J. (Author)
5 Jul 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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The effects of simultaneous isometric and eccentric exercise on cardiovascular function in young normotensive individuals.
Baross, A. (Author), Baxter, B. (Author), Langdon, D. (Author), Wright, B. (Author) & Kay, T. (Author)
5 Jul 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Effects of assisted Nordic hamstring exercise on strength, range of motion, muscle soreness and perceived exertion: a pilot study
Callis, L. (Author), Baxter, B. (Author) & Kay, T. (Author)
7 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Effects of Different Modes of Isometric Resistance Training on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Variability in Healthy Normotensives
Baross, A. (Author), Wright, B. (Author), Baxter, B. (Author) & Kay, T. (Author)
7 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Public Health - UON Partnership Away Day
Ryan, D. (Organiser), Hardwicke, J. (Organiser), Baxter, B. (Organiser), La Penna, T. (Organiser), Lehner, A. (Organiser), Banga, S. (Organiser), Redwood, T. (Organiser), Baross, A. (Organiser), Parkes, J. (Organiser), Horton, J. (Organiser), Kay, T. (Organiser), Kayij, B. (Organiser) & Jones, P. (Organiser)
22 Mar 2023Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Training and contralateral effects of 6 weeks isokinetic eccentric exercise on plantarflexor muscle-tendon mechanics
Kay, T. (Author), Tysoe, J. (Author), Blazevich, A. J. (Author) & Baxter, B. (Author)
7 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Effects of once- versus twice-weekly multi-joint eccentric exercise on lower-limb muscle function and structure in older adults
Baxter, B. (Author), Baross, A. (Author), Ryan, D. (Author), Tkadlec, S. (Author) & Kay, T. (Author)
7 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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20th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2015)
Baross, A. (Participant), Baxter, B. (Participant), Langdon, D. (Participant) & Kay, T. (Participant)
24 Jun 2015 → 27 Jun 2015Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Participating in a conference or workshop › Research
Press/Media
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Cross-Education Effects of Isokinetic Eccentric Plantarflexor Training on Flexibility, Strength, and Muscle–Tendon Mechanics
20/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Only one in five competitive cyclists aware that helmets do not protect from concussion, according to new research
Hardwicke, J. & Baxter, B.
16/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
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