Publications:

Poulos, N., Haff, G.G., Nibali, M., Graham-Smith, P., Newton, R.U. (2023). Comparison of the Potentiating Effect of Variable Load Jump Squats on Acute Drop Jump Performance in Rugby Sevens Athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2023 Jan 1;37(1):149-160. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004214. Epub 2022 Jan 20. PMID: 36515600.

Maestroni, L., Turner, A., Papadopoulos, K., Cohen, D., Sideris, V., Graham-Smith, P., Read, P. (2023). Comparison of Strength and Power Characteristics Before ACL Rupture and at the End of Rehabilitation Before Return to Sport in Professional Soccer Players. Sports Health. 2023 May 19:19417381231171566. doi: 10.1177/19417381231171566. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37203795.

Kotsifaki, A., Van Rossom, S., Whiteley, R., Korakakis, V., Bahr, R., Sideris, V., Graham-Smith, P., Jonkers, I. (2022). Symmetry in Triple Hop Distance Hides Asymmetries in Knee Function After ACL Reconstruction in Athletes at Return to Sports. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Feb;50(2):441-450. doi: 10.1177/03635465211063192. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Kotsifaki, A., Whiteley, R., Van Rossom, S., Korakakis, V., Bahr, R., Sideris, V., Graham-Smith, P., Jonkers, I. (2022). Single leg hop for distance symmetry masks lower limb biomechanics: time to discuss hop distance as decision criterion for return to sport after ACL reconstruction? Br J Sports Med. 2022 Mar;56(5):249-256. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103677. Epub 2021 Mar 9. PMID: 33687928.

Kotsifaki, A., Korakakis, V., Graham-Smith, P., Sideris, V., Whiteley, R. (2021). Vertical and Horizontal Hop Performance: Contributions of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle. Sports Health. 2021 Mar;13(2):128-135. doi: 10.1177/1941738120976363. Epub 2021 Feb 9. PMID: 33560920; PMCID: PMC8167345.

Davies, W.T., Ryu, J.H., Graham-Smith, P., Goodwin, J.E., Cleather, D.J. (2021). Stronger Subjects Select a Movement Pattern That May Reduce Anterior Cruciate Ligament Loading During Cutting, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: March 08, 2021 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003999

Baker, J., Shillabeer, B., Brandner, C., Graham-Smith, P., Mills, P., Read, P. (2021). Reliability, Validity, and Performance Characteristics of Elite Adolescent Athletes at Different Stages of Maturity in the 10 to 5 Repeated Jump Test. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2022 Feb 1;34(1):20-27. doi: 10.1123/pes.2020-0270. Epub 2021 Sep 11. PMID: 34517340.

Read, P.J., McAuliffe, S., Bishop, C., Oliver, J.L., Graham-Smith, P., Farooq, M.A. (2020). Asymmetry Thresholds for Common Screening Tests and Their Effects on Jump Performance in Professional Soccer Players. J Athl Train. 2020 Dec 2;56(1):46–53. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0013.20. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33264407; PMCID: PMC7863609

Williams, B. K., Sanders, R. H., Ryu, J. H., Graham-Smith, P., & Sinclair, P. J. (2020). The kinematic differences between skill levels in the squash forehand drive, volley and drop strokes. Journal of Sports Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1747828

Williams, B. K., Sanders, R. H., Ryu, J. H., Graham-Smith, P., & Sinclair, P. J. (2020). The kinematic differences between accurate and inaccurate squash forehand drives for athletes of different skill levels. Journal of Sports Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1742971

Graham-Smith, P., Jones, P. and Read, P. (2020). Taking a step back to reconsider Change of Direction and ACL return to play. Aspetar Journal, 9. 42-47.

Read, P., Paul, D., Graham-Smith, P., McAuliffe, S., Davis, W., Marques,J. and Wilson, M. (2020). Is it time to change how we assess functional performance following ACL reconstruction? Aspetar Journal, 9, 12-17.

Cohen, D., Burton, A., Wells, C., Taberner, M., Diaz, M.A. and Graham-Smith, P. (2020). Single vs double leg countermovement jump tests: not half an apple! Aspetar Journal, 9, 34-41.

Graham-Smith, P., Colyer, S. and Salo, A. (2020). Differences in ground reaction waveforms between elite senior and junior academy sprinters during the block phase and first two steps, International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. Accepted for publication 17.03.2020.

Read, P., McAuliffe, S.,Wilson, M.G, and Graham-Smith, P. (2020). Lower limb kinetic asymmetries in profesional soccer players with and without anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: nine months in not enough time to restore “functional” symmetry or return to performance. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1177/0363546520912218

Beattie, K., Doodoo, J. and Graham-Smith, P. (2020). Countermovement Jump Characteristics of World-Class Elite and Sub-Elite Male Sprinters. Sport Performance and Science Reviews – 23^rd June 2020, 106.

Colyer, S., Graham-Smith, P. and Salo, A. (2019). Associations between ground reaction force waveforms and sprint start performance. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 14. 658-666. 10.1177/1747954119874887.

Marques, J., Paul, D., Graham-Smith, P. and Read, P. (2019). Change of Direction Assessment Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Review of Current Practice and Considerations to Enhance Practical Application. Sports Medicine. 50.10.1007/s40279-019-01189-4.

Jones, P., Dos’Santos, T., McMahon, J. and Graham-Smith, P. (2019). Contribution of Eccentric Strength to Cutting Performance in Female Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 1. 10.1519 /JSC.0000000000003433.

Williams, B. K., Sanders, R. H., Ryu, J. H., Bourdon, P. C., Graham-Smith, P., & Sinclair, P. J. (2019). Static and dynamic accuracy of a magnetic-inertial measurement unit used to provide racket swing kinematics. Sports Biomechanics. 18:2, 202-214, https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2017.1391326

Graham-Smith, P. and Brice, P. (2019). What would it take to break the world record in the men’s triple jump? Aspetar Journal, 2019, Vol 8, pp. 226-231.

Mulloy, F., Mullineaux, D., Graham-Smith, P., and Irwin, G. (2018). An applied paradigm for simple analysis of the lower limb kinematic chain in explosive movements: an example using the fencing foil attacking lunge. International Biomechanics. 5. 9-16. Doi: 10.1080/23335432.2018.1454342.

Murray, A.M., Hyun-Ryu, J., Sproule, J., Turner A.P. Graham-Smith, P. and Cardinale, M. (2017). A pilot study using entropy as a non-invasive assessment of running. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 1-13. doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0205

Jones, P.A, Thomas, C., Dos’Santos, T., McMahon, J.J. and Graham-Smith, P. (2017). The role of eccentric strength in 180° turns in female soccer players. Sports, 5, 42; 1-11. DOI: 10.3390/sports5020042

Williams, B.K., Bourdon, P.C., Graham-Smith, P., Sinclair, P.J. (2017). Validation of the Hunt Squash Accuracy Test used to assess individual shot performance. Movement & Sport Sciences, 100: 13-20. doi: 10.1051/sm/2017001

Jones, P.A., Herrington, L.C., and Graham-Smith, P. (2016). Technique determinants of knee joint loads during pivoting in female soccer players. Clinical Biomechanics. 31 (1); 107-122. DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.09.012

Comfort, P., Mundy, P.D., Graham-Smith, P., Jones, P.A., Smith, L.C., & Lake, J.P. (2016). Comparison of peak power output during exercises with similar lower-limb kinematics. Journal of Trainology. 5 (1); 1-5.

Jones, P.A., Herrington, L.C., and Graham-Smith, P. (2016). Braking Characteristics during Cutting and Pivoting in Female Soccer Players. Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology. 30, 46-54. DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.05.006

Jarvis, M.M, Graham-Smith, P. and Comfort, P. (2016). A Methodological Approach to Quantifying Plyometric Intensity, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research: September 2016, 30(9). 2522–2532 doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000518

Jones, P.A., Herrington, L.C., and Graham-Smith, P. (2015). Technique determinants of knee joint loads during cutting in female soccer players. Human Movement Science. 42; 203-211.

Sconce, E., Jones, P.A., Turner, E., Comfort, P., and Graham-Smith, P. (2015). The validity of the Nordic Hamstring Lower as a field-based assessment of eccentric hamstring strength. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. 24 (1), 13-20.

Jones, P.A., Herrington, L.C., Munro, A.G. and Graham-Smith, P. (2014). Is there a relationship between landing and changing direction in terms of ‘dynamic valgus’? American Journal of Sports Medicine. 42 (9) 2095-2102.

Jones, P., Comfort, P. and Graham-Smith, P. (2014). The validity of the Nordic hamstring lower as a field-based assessment of eccentric hamstring strength. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 24(1). DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2013-0097, Epub 2014 Mar 12.

Price, C, Cooper, G, Graham-Smith, P. and Jones, R. (2014). A mechanical protocol to replicate impact in walking footwear’, Gait & Posture, May, 40(1), pp.26-31.

Price, C., Vaidis, A., Findlow, A.H., Graham-Smith, P. and Jones, R.K. (2014). Does flip-flop style footwear modify ankle biomechanics and foot loading patterns? Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2014, 7:40

Price, C & Graham-Smith, P & Jones, R. (2013). A comparison of plantar pressures in a standard flip-flop and a FitFlop using bespoke pressure insoles, Footwear science, 5(2), pp.111-119.

Price, C., Smith, L., Graham-Smith, P. and Jones, R.K.  (2013). The effect of unstable sandals on instability in gait. Gait & Posture, 38 (3), pp. 410-415.

Price, C., Smith, L., Graham-Smith, P. and Jones, R.K.  (2013). The effect of unstable sandals on single leg standing. Footwear Science, 5(3).

Graham-Smith, P., Jones, P.A., Comfort, P. and Munro, A.G. (2013). Assessing knee flexor and extensor muscle balance. International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training. 18 (5), 1-5.

Comfort, P., Allen, M. & Graham-Smith, P. (2011). Comparisons of peak ground reaction force and rate of force development during variations of the Power Clean. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(12). pp.3269-3273

Comfort, P., Graham-Smith, P., Matthews, M. J. & Bamber, C. (2011). Strength and power characteristics in English Elite Rugby League. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(5), pp. 1374-84.

Burgess, K.E., Graham-Smith, P., Pearson, S.J. (2009). Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties. J Orthop Res. Apr;27(4):510-6.

Galbraith, H. Scurr, J., Hencken, C., Wood, L. and Graham-Smith, P. (2008). Biomechanical comparison of the track start and the modified one-handed track start in competitive swimming: an intervention study. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 24(4), pp307-315.

Preece, S, Willan, P,  Herrington, L, Nester, C, Graham-Smith, P & Bowker, P (2008). Variation in Pelvic Morphology May Prevent the Identification of Anterior Pelvic Tilt. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 16(2). pp.113-117.

Preece, S, Graham-Smith, P, Nester, C, Herrington, L, Howard, D, Bowker, P & Hermens, H (2008). The Influence of Gluteus Maximus on Transverse Plane Tibial Rotation. Gait & Posture. 27 (4). pp. 616-621

Graham-Smith, P., Ridler, A. and Burgess, K. (2007). The relationship between strength, power, flexibility, anthropometry and technique in predicting 2000m and 5000m rowing ergometer performance. In: Kinanthropometry X, edited by Marfell-Jones, M.J. and Olds, T. (London, Routledge).

Burgess, K., Connick, M., Graham-Smith, P., and Pearson, S. J. (2007).  Plyometric vs. Isometric training influences on tendon properties and muscle output. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research

Burgess, K. E, Graham-Smith, P and Pearson, S. J. (2007). Effect of acute tensile loading on gender specific tendon mechanical properties. Pfluger archives.

Graham-Smith, P. and Lees, A. (2005). A three-dimensional kinematic analysis of the long jump take-off. Journal of Sports Sciences, 23(9), pp. 891-903.

Rahnama, N., Reilly, T. and Lees, A. and Graham-Smith, P. (2003). Muscle fatigue induced by exercise simulating the work rate of competitive soccer. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21, 933-942.

Rahnama, N., Reilly, T. Lees, A. and Graham-Smith, P. (2003). A comparison of musculoskeletal function in elite and sub-elite English soccer players. In: Kinanthropometry VIII, edited by Reilly, T. and Marfell-Jones, M. (London, Routledge) pp151-164. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK), Manchester in July 2002.

Rahnama, N., Reilly, T., Lees, A. and Graham-Smith, P. (2002). A critical incident analysis of injury risk in competitive soccer play. Physical Therapy in Sport Journal, 3: 44-45.

Graham-Smith, P. and Lees, A. (1997). A comparison of the information quality between cinematography and videography for long jump technique analysis. Biology Of Sport, 14(3), pp. 213-225.

Lees, A. and Graham-Smith, P. (1996). Plyometric training: a review of principles and practice.  Sports Exercise and Injury, 2, pp. 24-30.

Lees, A., Graham-Smith, P. and Fowler, N. (1994). A Biomechanical Analysis of the Last Stride, Touchdown, and Takeoff Characteristics of the Men’s Long Jump. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 10(1). pp. 61-78.      

Conference Abstracts / Presentations:

Graham-Smith, P. and Brice, P. (2023). What would it take to break the world record in the men’s triple jump? (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of Marquette, Milwaukee, 12^th-16^th July, 2023.

Colyer, S.L., Graham-Smith, P. and Salo, A. (2019). Analysis of sprint start transition phases and their associations with performance. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of Miami, Oxford, Ohio, 21st-25th July 2019.

Graham-Smith, P., Brandner, C., Hyun-Ryu, J., Gallagher, L. and Palazzi, D. (2018). Kinetic comparison of the sprint starts between youth and senior elite athletes. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, September 10th - 14th, 2018).

Graham-Smith, P., Rumpf, M. and Jones, P.A. (2018). Assessment of deceleration ability and relationship to approach speed and eccentric strength. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, September 10th - 14th, 2018).

Graham-Smith, P., Brandner, C., Hyun-Ryu, J. and Gallagher, L. (2017). Kinetic analysis of the block start and first two contacts in sprinting. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany, June 14th - 18th, 2017).

Graham-Smith, P., Al-Dukhail, A. and Jones, P. (2015). Agreement between the attributes associated with bilateral jump asymmetry. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France, June 29th - July 3rd 2015).

Palazzi, D. and Graham-Smith, P. (2015). Bilateral CMJ asymmetries in young male athletes: a study across different age groups and sports. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France, June 29th - July 3rd 2015).

Williams, B., Bourden, P.C., Graham-Smith, P. and Sinclair, P.J. (2015). A quantitative analysis of squash shot accuracy. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France, June 29th - July 3rd 2015).

Graham-Smith, P., Natera, A. and Jarvis, M. (2015). Load comparison ratio in single and double leg movements. (presented at UKSCA’s 11th Annual Conference – 31st July- 2nd August 2015 - Chesford Grange, Warwickshire, UK).

Graham-Smith, P. and Al-Dukhail, A. (2014). Comparison of asymmetry in bilateral and unilateral movements. (abstract accepted for presentation at the European College of Sports Science Annual Conference, July 2nd-5th 2014)

Graham-Smith, P., Natera, A. and Saunders, S. (2014). The contribution of the arms in the sprint start and their influence on force and velocity characteristics. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of East Tennessee, July 12th -16th 2014).

Glynn, J., Rusga, T., Hartley, J., Mulloy, F., Moore, J., Williams, B., Irwin, G. and Graham-Smith, P. (2014). Implications for physical preparation of cadet male table tennis players: Analysis of the 2013 Asian Championships singles final. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of East Tennessee, July 12th -16th 2014).

Williams, B.K., Hunt, G.B., Graham-Smith, P. and Bourden, P.C. (2014). Measuring squash hitting accuracy using the ‘Hunt Squash Accuracy Test’. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of East Tennessee, July 12th -16th 2014).

Moore, J., Glynn, J., Rusga, T., Mulloy, F., Hartley, J., Williams, B., Irwin, G. and Graham-Smith, P. (2014). A comparison of Qatari and Chinese cadet table tennis players: analysis of Asian Championship team competition. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of East Tennessee, July 12th -16th 2014).

Mulloy, F., Glynn, J., Rusga, T., Moore, J., Hartley, J., Williams, B., Irwin, G. and Graham-Smith, P. (2014). Notational analysis of the cadet and junior singles table tennis finals at the 2013 Asian Championship. (presented at the International Society of Biomechanics In Sport Annual Conference, University of East Tennessee, July 12th -16th 2014).

Price, C., Jones, R.K., and Graham-Smith, P. (2012). The impact of a health Flip Flop on asymptomatic gait (I-FAB Congress, University of Washington, Seattle, United States, September 2010).

Graham-Smith, P. and Brice, P. (2010). Speed, strength & power characteristics of horizontal jumpers. Presented to the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, University of Northern Michigan, Marquette. July 20th – 23rd, 2010.

McMahon, J. and Graham-Smith, P. (2010). Relationship between lower extremity stiffness and eccentric leg strength in horizontal jumpers. Presented to the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, University of Northern Michigan, Marquette. July 20th – 23rd, 2010.

Graham-Smith, P. and Herbert, J. (2010). Horizontal Jumps testing. Presented to England Athletics Coach Education workshop, 12th December, 2010.

Graham-Smith, P. Atkinson, L., Barlow, R. and Jones, P. (2009). Braking characteristics and load distribution in 180 degree turns. Presented at the UKSCA annual conference, Wyboston Lake, June 2009. Award for best scientific communication.

Graham-Smith, P. and Herrington, L. (2006). The relationship between Star Excursion Balance Test performance and other measures of postural control. Paper presented to the 13th Commonwealth International Sport Conference, 9th-12th March, 2006, Melbourne, Australia.

Graham-Smith, P. and Ridler, A. (2006). The relationship between strength, power, flexibility, anthropometry and technique in predicting 2000m and 5000m rowing ergometer performance. Paper presented to the 13th Commonwealth International Sport Conference, 9th-12th March, 2006, Melbourne, Australia.

Graham-Smith, P. and Mingaud, N. (2006). Analysis of intrinsic injury risk factors during the course of a 90 minute soccer specific treadmill protocol. Paper presented to the 13th Commonwealth International Sport Conference, 9th-12th March, 2006, Melbourne, Australia.

Graham-Smith, P. (2006). Biomechanical testing and profiling of Jumpers. Presented to the UK Athletics Jumps Conference, 8th October 2006, Birmingham.

Graham - Smith, P., Pearson, S. J., Bruce, S. A., and Onambele, G. (2005). Human knee-extensors architecture: diurnal rhythmicity and torque characteristics. Presented to the Physiological Society annual conference, London, December 20th 2004.

Graham-Smith, P., and Pearson, S. J. (2005). Determinants of agility performance. Paper presented to the Biomechanics of the lower limb in health, disease and rehabilitation conference. University of Salford. 5th-7th September, 2005.

Graham-Smith, P. (2004). Biomechanics Support to Jumpers. Presented to the UK Athletics Jumps Conference October 2004, Loughborough.

Graham-Smith, P., Fell. N., Gilbert, G., Burke, J. and Reilly, T. (2001). Ergonomic evaluation of a weighted vest for power training. Presented to the 2001 Annual Conference of the Ergonomics Society, 9th –12th April 2001, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, England.

Graham-Smith, P. and Lees, A. (2000). Defining the end point of the pivot mechanism in running jump activities. Presented to The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences annual conference, Liverpool, 29th August – 1st September, 2000.

Graham-Smith, P. and Lees, A. (1999). Risk assessment of hamstring injury in rugby union place kicking. Presented to the Fourth World Congress on Science and Football, 22nd - 26th February, 1999, Sydney, Australia.

Graham-Smith, P., Lees, A. and Richardson, D. (1999). Technique analysis of goalkeepers in the penalty situation. Presented to the Fourth International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics, Burton Manor, Wirral, 17th - 19th November, 1999.

Graham-Smith, P. and Lees, A. (1996). The compression phase in the long jump take-off. Presented to The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences annual conference, Lilleshall, 7th - 9th September, 1996.

Graham-Smith, P., Lees, A. and Townend, S. (1995). A three-dimensional analysis of the long jump take-off. In, Abstracts of the International Society of Biomechanics, XVth Congress, Jyväskylä, 2nd - 6th July, 1995, pp. 342-3. 

Lees, A., and Graham-Smith, P. (1995). Touch-down and take-off characteristics of the hop phase in the triple jump. In, Abstracts of the International Society of Biomechanics, XVth Congress, Jyväskylä, 2nd - 6th July, 1995, pp. 540-541.

Graham-Smith, P. and Lees, A. (1994). British Triple Jumpers 1993: Approach Speeds, Phase Distances and Phase Ratios. Presented to The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences annual conference, University of Aberdeen, 18th - 21st July, 1994. 

Lees, A. and Graham-Smith, P. (1994). The biomechanics of the horizontal jumps. Scottish Athletic Federation Conference, December, 1994. 

Lees, A. and Graham-Smith, P. (1994). The role of the arms in the long jump. Presented to the Sports Biomechanics Section of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Easter Meeting, West London Institute, 14th - 15th April, 1994.

Smith, P. and Lees, A. (1993). A Comparison of Cinematography and Videography for Long Jump Technique Analysis. Presented to the Sports Biomechanics Section of The British Association of Sports Sciences, Easter Meeting, Crewe and Alsager Faculty, Manchester Metropolitan University, 19th March, 1993. 

Lees, A. Smith, P. and Doggart, L. (1993). Running Jumpers and Jumping Jumpers in the Long Jump. Presented to the Sports Biomechanics Section of The British Association of Sports Sciences, Easter Meeting, Crewe and Alsager Faculty, Manchester Metropolitan University, 19th March, 1993. 

Lees, A. and Smith, P. (1993). Generating vertical velocity in the long jump. EACA Congress, Berlin, January 1993. 

Smith, P. and Hughes, M. (1992). A Computerised Notational Analysis System for Water Polo. Presented at the First World Congress of Notational Analysis of Sport, Burton Manor, Wirral, 22nd - 25th November, 1992.