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Brett’s area of expertise is exercise medicine, specifically the use of eccentric and isometric resistance training to improve an array of neuromuscular and cardiovascular health outcomes. Brett’s PhD examined the use of eccentric resistance training to counteract neuromuscular decline in older adults, which assessed acute muscle damage responses, and short-term training and detraining effects in attempt to develop a minimal-dose resistance training intervention that improved muscle power, strength, and structure. Brett is also interested in muscle-tendon mechanics and how these can be altered acutely and chronically following various forms of stretching and/or muscle contractions, which has led to the development of a novel rehabilitation programme that utilises the cross-education effect to enhance muscle function and mobility in those who have had a stroke. Furthermore, Brett is also involved in work that prescribes isometric resistance training to reduce blood pressure, which examines the preservation capacity of outcome measures following the cessation of training.
Research Interests
- Exercise medicine
- Muscle-tendon mechanics
- Neuromuscular physiology
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
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Projects
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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 → 31/01/26
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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Influence of Intended Slow and Fast Eccentric Back Squat Velocity on Subsequent Countermovement Jump Performance
Zarkadoula, A., Tsatalas, T., Kay, A. D., Blazevich, A. J., Kokkotis, C., Plakias, S., Baxter, B. A., Van Enis, A., Giakas, G. & Mina, M. A., 31 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 11, 2, p. 1-16 16 p., 143.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of simultaneous isometric and eccentric- or concentric-biased exercise on cardiovascular and muscular health of young individuals. Simultaneous handgrip and stair walking improves cardiovascular health
Baross, A., Wright, B., Langdon, D., Kay, T., Cauchi, M., Clarke, A., Pithan, B., Willimont, C., Barnett, T., Key, C., reynolds, M., Thomas, A. & Baxter, B. A., 2 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: European Journal of Applied Physiology.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Traditional and Band-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Training Improves Knee Flexor Strength and Hip Range of Motion
Baxter, B. A., Kay, T. & Callis, L., 1 Jul 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Within-session dose-response and between-session carry-over effects of eccentric contractions versus static stretches on range of motion and muscle-tendon mechanics
Kay, A. D., Baross, A., Baxter, B. A. & Blazevich, A. J., 18 Sept 2025, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 126, 2, p. 1079-1095 17 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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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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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
Dataset
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Dataset for The Feasibility, Safety, and Acceptability of Chronic Stroke Survivors to Perform Isokinetic Eccentric Exercise: A Mixed Methods Approach
Baxter, B. A. (Creator), Baross, A. (Data Collector), Kay, T. (Data Collector), Wahba, R. (Data Collector), Porter, M. (Data Collector), Morris-Love, R. (Data Collector), Wright, B. (Data Collector) & Pocas, J. (Data Collector), University of Northampton, 4 Sept 2025
DOI: 10.24339/84be15a2-89eb-4320-825b-6eeb1e8122fb
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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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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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Activities
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Eccentric exercise: Lengthening our perspective on its role in exercise medicine
Baxter, B. (Author)
5 Feb 2026Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Knowledge Exchange
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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 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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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 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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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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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
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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New Findings in Exercise Therapy Described from University of Northampton (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., Kay, T. & Ryan, D.
18/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Data on Exercise Therapy Detailed by Researchers at University of Northampton (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., Kay, T. & Ryan, D.
14/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
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
Press/Media