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Biography
Tony Kay first studied Sport & Exercise Science at Canterbury Christ Church University. After graduating in 1998 he went on lecture in Further Education colleges in Essex and Surrey for 5 years whilst gaining an MSc in Sport Science and a PGCE in post-compulsory education.
He joined the University of Northampton in 2003 where he taught undergraduate and postgraduate level anatomy, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning. During this time he pursued his PhD in Musculotendinous Biomechanics and graduated in 2010 from Edith Cowan University, Australia.
He was appointed as an Associate Professor in 2012, continuing his post-doctoral research, supervising doctoral students, gaining external funding and presenting research at international conferences and publishing in top-ranked, high-impact international journals. After 20 years in academia he was apponted as full Professor in 2017 and currently leads a Research Centre at the University of Northampton.
Research Interests
Tony’s main area of research interest is the acute and chronic impact of various forms of stretching and muscular contractions on joint range of motion, muscular strength and mass in healthy adult, clinical, and older populations. He is currently researching the effects of eccentric exercise on neuromusculoskeletal characteristics in older people.
Tony has several doctoral completions and continues to supervise doctoral students in related fields including dose-response effects of eccentric exercise in older people, effects of cryotherapy on exercise-induced muscle damage, and the impact of variable resistance training on muscle force in athletes and on balance performance in older adults.
Tony is also interested in physical therapies addressing neuromuscular and musculoskeletal functional decline associated with fall risk in older and clinical populations, and would accept doctoral students in any of these areas.
Supervision
Brett Baxter; Sport & Exercise
The chronic effects of eccentric exercise on neuromusculoskeletal characteristics in older people.
Saul Cuttell; Sport & Exercise
Effects of different forms of eccentric exercise and cryotherapy on exercise-induced muscle damage and the repeat bout effect.
Dominic Langdon; Sport & Exercise
Bloodflow Restriction Training in the Ageing Population: Potential Benefits to Increase Physical Activity and General Wellbeing.
Alex Van Enis; University of Derby
Biomechanical and neurophysiological effects of elastic band variable resistance during a back squat exercise on subsequent countermovement jump and sprint performance.
Nichola Davis; University of Derby
Implementation of Elastic Band Resistance Balance Training on Stability, Physical function and Psychosocial factors in Older Adults.
Adnan Haq; Moulton College
An Evaluation of the Effects of Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) Treatment for Sports Recovery.
Teaching Interests
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science. Teaching on the following modules:
- Biomechanical Basis of Sport & Exercise
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
MSc Strength & Conditioning. Teaching on the following modules:
- Musculoskeletal Training & Adaptation
- Applied Training Methods
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD in Musculotendinous Biomechanics , Edith Cowan University
Award Date: 1 Apr 2010
Master, MSc in Sport Science, Brunel University London
Award Date: 1 Jul 2003
Bachelor, Sport & Exercise Science , Canterbury Christ Church University
Award Date: 1 Jul 1998
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Projects
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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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Effects of eccentric plantarflexor and dorsiflexor training on neuromuscular characteristics associated with fall risk in older people
Kay, T. (PI) & Folland, B. (CoI)
2/06/19 → 5/08/19
Project: Research › Charitable Funding
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Research Design Service East Midlands Public Involvement Fund
Kay, T. (PI)
1/10/18 → 1/11/18
Project: Enterprise › Consultancy Charity
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Effects of unilateral lower limb eccentric training on neuromuscular and musculoskeletal characteristics associated with fall risk in older people
Kay, T. (PI)
21/05/18 → 21/07/18
Project: Research › Charitable 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, 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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Eccentric training: what is it and how to do it
Ifans, R. & Kay, T., 19 Sept 2023, Women's Running, p. 68-73 6 p.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Bulletin/Magazine
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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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Exploring the relationship of static and dynamic balance with muscle mechanical properties of the lower limbs in healthy young adults
Hill, M. W., Wdowski, M. M., Rosicka, K., Kay, A. D. & Muehlbauer, T., 26 May 2023, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 14, 8 p., 1168314.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
Dataset
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Online survey responses from Parents and Providers of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme Summer 2021 evaluation
Ryan, D. (Creator), Northampton, U. (Data Collector), Bayes, N. (Creator), Bradley, S. (Contributor), Jones, P. (Creator) & Kay, T. (Contributor), University of Northampton, 2023
DOI: 10.24339/16fc3b12-9df4-4785-a429-1411960ea69e
Dataset
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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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Isokinetic eccentric exercise substantially improves mobility, muscle strength and size, but not postural sway metrics in older adults dataset
Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 6 Aug 2020
DOI: 10.24339/655b814f-302e-4b43-a46f-769c5695553a
Dataset
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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
Dataset
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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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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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Healthy Active Ageing - Adding life to years
Kay, A. D. (Author)
16 Apr 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Keynote › Research
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External examiner for the thesis titled 'Affective, Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Concentric and Eccentric Dominant Exercise in Young and Older Adults',
Kay, T. (Examiner)
7 Jul 2024 → 18 Sept 2024Activity: Examinations › Examination › 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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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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28th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS)
Kay, A. D. (Participant)
5 Jul 2023 → 7 Jul 2023Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
Press/Media
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The superior benefits of eccentric exercise for improving muscle mass, strength and cardiovascular health
15/04/22 → 4/05/22
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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BBC Just One Thing podcast: The benefits of eccentric exercise
28/04/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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BEYOND LOCAL: What you need to know about warming up before stretching
26/02/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Stretch or skip it? The truth about warm-ups open in new tab
15/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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BBC The Truth About Series: The Truth About Getting Fit at Home
13/01/21
1 Media contribution
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