Brennan Thompson

Publications | Abstracts

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Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Heap-Eldridge, K.L, Thompson, B., Fisher, C., Louder, T., Carey, J., (2024). A comprehensive examination of age-related lower limb muscle function asymmetries across a variety of muscle action types. Geriatrics, 9:3
• Thompson, B.J, Conchola, E.C, Clevenger, K.A, Age-related effects of neuromuscular fatigue and acute recovery responses on maximal and rapid torque measures of the leg extensors and flexors.. European Journal of Applied Physiology
• Weeks, C., Thompson, B.J, Spencer, S., Fisher, C., Althouse, D., Louder, T., Bressel, E., (2023). Effects of multi-joint eccentric overload training on muscle function when combined with aquatic plyometric training: A minimal dose, mixed training study.. Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 23:4, 386-396.
• Louder, T., Thompson, B., Woster, A., Bressel, E., (2023). Kinetics of Depth Jumps Performed by Female and Male National Collegiate Athletics Association Basketball Athletes and Young Adults. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 8:3, e108.
• Thompson, B.J, Xu, J., (2023). Isokinetic dynamometer leg extensor peak torque measurement: A time-delayed reliability and score selection analysis study. . Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 8:2, 62.
• Xu, J., Thompson, B.J, Spencer, S.B, Studenka, B.E, Bressel, E., (2023). Effects of flywheel resistance training on muscle function and sport-specific performance in club water-polo players. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 94:1, 98-109. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2021.1942417
• Spencer, S., Thompson, B.J, Bressel, E., Louder, T., Harrell, D.C, (2023). Transfer effects of a multiple-joint isokinetic eccentric resistance training intervention to nontraining-specific traditional muscle strength measures.. Sports, 11:1, doi: 10.3390/sports11010009
• Harper, S.A, Thompson, B.J, (2022). Interaction between age and fatigue on antagonist muscle coactivation during an acute post-fatigue recovery phase. Frontiers in Aging, 3, doi: 10.3389/fragi.2022.1005080
• Maclennan, R.J, Mota, J.A, Thompson, B., Stock, M.S, (2022). Effects of strength and conditioning on maximal isometric strength, motor unit behavior, and concentric isokinetic peak torque in middle-school boys.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36:5, 1318-1326. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003643
• Akehi, K., Palmer, T.B, Conchola, E.C, Thompson, B., Kasl, A., Bice, M., Unruh, S., (2022). Changes in knee extension and flexion maximal and rapid torque characteristics during a collegiate women's soccer season.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36:5, 1389-1395.
• Crane, J.S, Thompson, B., Harrell, D.C, Bressel, E., Heath, E.M, (2022). Comparison of high versus low eccentric-based resistance training frequencies on short-term muscle function adaptations.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36:2, 332-339.
• Kim, Y., Vakula, M.N, Bolton, D., Dakin, C., Thompson, B., Slocum, T.A, Teramoto, M., Bressel, E., (2022). Which exercise interventions can most effectively improve reactive balance in older adults? A systematic review and network meta-analysis.. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 13, doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2021.764826
• Thompson, B.J, Shugart, C., Dennison, K., Louder, T., (2022). Test-retest reliability of the 5-minute psychomotor vigilance task in working-aged females.. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 365, doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2021.109379
• Harper, S.A, Thompson, B.J, (2021). Potential benefits of a minimal dose eccentric resistance training paradigm to combat sarcopenia and age-related muscle and physical function deficits in older adults.. Frontiers in Physiology, 12, doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.790034
• Louder, T., Thompson, B., Bressel, E., (2021). Association and agreement between reactive strength index and reactive strength index-modified scores. Sports, 9:7
• Akehi, K., Conchola, E.C, Palmer, T.B, Thompson, B.J, (2021). Rapid muscle activation changes across a competitive collegiate female soccer season.. Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 21:2, 206-214.
• Thompson, B.J, (2021). Fatigue and the female nurse: a narrative review of the current state of research and future directions.. Women's Health Reports, 2:1, 53-61.
• Thompson, B.J, (2021). Echo intensity as an indicator of skeletal muscle quality: applications, methodology, and future directions.. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121:2, 369-380.
• Farrow, A.C, Gonzales, J.U, Agu-Udemba, C.C, Sobolewski, E.J, Thompson, B.J, Palmer, T.B, (2020). Effects of age on vertical jump performance and muscle morphology characteristics in females.. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 60:8, 1081-1088.
• Thompson, B.J, Sobolewski, E.J, Ryan, E.D, (2020). Comparison of age-specific leg extensor muscle function torque-time and rapid velocity attributes across the adult lifespan: A relative deficiency investigation. Experimental Gerontology, 131
• Stock, M.S, Thompson, B., Sobolewski, E.J, (2019). Age-related differences in the predictability of fast gait speed with absolute and rapid squat strength. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 1, 273-280.
• Louder, T., Thompson, B., Banks, N., Bressel, E., (2019). A mixed-methods approach to evaluating the internal validity of the reactive strength index. Sports, 7:7, e157. doi: 10.3390/sports7070157
• Wagner, D.R, Thompson, B., Anderson, D., Schwartz, S., (2019). A-mode and B-mode ultrasound measurement of fat thickness: a cadaver validation study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 73:4, 518-523.
• Thompson, B., (2019). Does work-induced fatigue accumulate across three compressed 12 hour shifts in hospital nurses and aides?. PLOS One, 14:2, e0211715.
• Gordon, J.P, Thompson, B., Bressel, E., Wagner, D.R, (2019). Effects of isokinetic eccentric versus traditional lower body resistance training on muscle function: examining a multiple-joint short-term training model. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 44:2, 118-126.
• Thompson, B., (2019). Influence of signal filtering and sample rate on isometric torque-time parameters using a traditional isokinetic dynamometer.. Journal of Biomechanics, 83, 235-241.
• Mota, J.A, Barnette, T.J, Gerstner, G.R, Giuliani, H.K, Tweedell, A.J, Kleinberg, C.R, Thompson, B., Pietrosimone, B., Ryan, E.D, (2018). Relationships between neuromuscular function and functional balance performance in firefighters.. Scientific Reports, 8
• Stock, M.S, Whitson, M., Burton, A.M, Dawson, N.T, Sobolewski, E.J, Thompson, B., (2018). Echo intensity versus muscle function correlations in older adults are influenced by subcutaneous fat thickness. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 44:8, 1597-1605.
• Thompson, B., Cazier, C.S, Bressel, E., Dolny, D.G, (2018). A lower extremity strength-based profile of NCAA Division I women's basketball and gymnastics athletes: implications for knee injury risk assessment. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36:15, 1749-1756.
• Thompson, B., Whitson, M., Sobolewski, E.J, Stock, M.S, (2018). The influence of age, joint angle, and muscle group on strength production characteristics at the knee joint. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, 73:5, 603-607.
• Sobolewski, E.J, Thompson, B., Conchola, E.C, Ryan, E.D, (2018). Development and examination of a functional reactive agility test for older adults. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 30:4, 293-298.
• Thompson, B., Whitson, M., Sobolewski, E.J, Stock, M.S, (2018). Effects of age, joint angle, and test modality on strength production and functional outcomes. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 39:2, 124-132.
• Palmer, T.B, Followay, N.B, Thompson, B., (2017). Age-related effects on maximal and rapid hamstrings/quadriceps strength capacities and vertical jump power in young and older females. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 29:6, 1231-1239.
• Thompson, B., (2017). Adaptations associated with an after-school strength and conditioning program in middle-school-aged boys: A quasi-experimental design. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 31:10, 2840-2851.
• Palmer, T.B, Jenkins, N.D, Thompson, B., Cramer, J.T, (2017). Influence of stretching velocity on musculotendinous stiffness of the hamstrings during passive straight-leg raise assessments. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 30, 80-85.
• Gerstner, G.R, Thompson, B., Rosenberg, J.G, Sobolewski, E.J, Scharville, M.J, Ryan, E.D, (2017). Neural and muscular contributions to the age-related reductions in rapid strength. Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise, 49:7, 1331-1339.
• Thompson, B., Stock, M.S, Banuelas, V.K, (2017). Effects of accumulating work shifts on performance-based fatigue using multiple strength measurements in day and night shift nurses and aides. Human Factors, 59:3, 346-356.
• Stock, M.S, Mota, J.A, Hernandez, J.M, Thompson, B., (2017). Echo intensity and muscle thickness as predictors of athleticism and isometric strength in middle-school boys. Muscle and Nerve, 55:5, 685-692.
• Palmer, T.B, Thompson, B., (2017). Influence of age on passive stiffness and size, quality, and strength characteristics.. Muscle and Nerve, 55:3, 305-315.
• Palmer, T.B, Thiele, R.M, Thompson, B., (2017). Age-related differences in maximal and rapid torque characteristics of the hip extensors and dynamic postural balance in healthy young and old females.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31:2, 480-488.
• Ryan, E.D, Thompson, B., Sobolewski, E.J, (2016). The influence of manual labor at work on muscular fitness and its relationship with work performance. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 58:10, 1034-1039.
• Gonzales, J.U, James, R., Yang, H.S, Jensen, D., Atkins, L., Thompson, B., Al-Khalil, K., O'Boyle, M., (2016). Different cognitive functions discriminate gait performance in younger and older women: A pilot study. Gait & Posture, 50, 89-95.
• Conchola, E.C, Smith-Ryan, A.E, Thompson, B., Sobolewski, E.J, Ryan, E.D, (2016). Occupational differences for nutrient intake and physical-activity levels in young and middle-aged men. Work, 55:1, 187-196.
• Stock, M., Olinghouse, K.D, Mota, J.A, Drusch, A.S, Thompson, B., (2016). Muscle group specific changes in the electromechanical delay following short-term resistance training. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 19, 761-765.
• Thompson, B., Stock, M.S, Banuelas, V.K, Akalonu, C., (2016). The impact of a rigorous multiple work shift schedule and day vs night shift work on reaction time and balance performance in female nurses: A repeated measures study. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 58:7, 737-743.
• Palmer, T.B, Thiele, R.M, Conchola, E.C, Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., (2016). A preliminary study of the utilization of maximal and rapid strength characteristics to identify chair-rise performance abilities in very old adults. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 39:3, 102-109.
• Stock, M., Thompson, B., (2016). Adipose tissue thickness does not affect the electromechanical delay. Physiological Measurement, 37, 418-428.
• Stock, M., Olinghouse, K.D, Drusch, A.S, Mota, J.A, Hernandez, J.M, Akalonu, C.C, Thompson, B., (2016). Evidence of muscular adaptations within four weeks of barbell training in women. Human Movement Science, 45, 7-22.
• Stock, M., Thompson, B., (2016). Motor unit interpulse intervals during high force contractions. Motor Control, 20:1, 70-86.
• Thompson, B., Conchola, E.C, Stock, M., (2015). Effects of age and muscle action type of acute strength and power recovery following fatigue of the leg flexors. AGE, 37:6, 1-11.
• Mota, J.A, Stock, M., Carrillo, E.C, Olinghouse, K.D, Drusch, A.S, Thompson, B., (2015). Influence of hamstring fatigue on the estimated percentage of fast-twitch muscle fibers for the vastus lateralis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29:12, 3509-3516.
• Conchola, E.C, Thiele, R.M, Palmer, T.B, Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., (2015). Effects of neuromuscular fatigue on the electromechanical delay of the leg extensors and flexors in young males and females. Muscle and Nerve, 52:5, 844-851.
• Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Sobolewski, E., (2015). The influence of occupation and age on maximal and rapid lower extremity strength. Applied Ergonomics, 50:Sep, 62-67.
• Palmer, T.B, Thiele, R.M, Williams, K.B, Adams, B.M, Akehi, K., Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., (2015). The identification of fall history using maximal and rapid isometric torque characteristics of the hip extensors in healthy, recreationally active elderly females: a preliminary investigation. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 27:4, 431-438.
• Palmer, T.B, Hawkey, M.J, Thiele, R.M, Conchola, E.C, Adams, B., Akehi, K., Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., (2015). The influence of athletic status on maximal and rapid isometric torque characteristics and postural balance performance in Division I female soccer athletes and non-athlete controls. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 35:4, 314-322.
• Conchola, E.C, Thiele, R.M, Palmer, T.B, Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., (2015). Acute post-exercise time course responses of hypertrophic vs power-endurance squat exercise protocols on maximal and rapid torque of the knee extensors. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29:5, 1285 - 1294.
• Palmer, T.B, Akehi, K., Thiele, R.M, Smith, D.B, Warren, A.J, Thompson, B., (2015). Dorsiflexion, plantar-flexion, and neutral ankle positions during passive resistance assessments of the posterior hip and thigh muscles. Journal of Athletic Training, 50:5, 467-474.
• Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Sobolewski, E., Smith-Ryan, A.E, (2015). Dietary protein intake is associated with maximal and explosive strength of the leg flexors in young and older blue collar workers. Nutrition Research, 35:4, 280 286.
• Palmer, T.B, Akehi, K., Thiele, R.M, Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., (2015). Reliability of panoramic ultrasound imaging in simultaneously examining muscle size and quality of the hamstring muscles in young, healthy males and females. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 41:3, 675-684.
• Thiele, R.M, Conchola, E.C, Palmer, T.B, Defreitas, J.M, Thompson, B., (2015). The effects of a high intensity free-weight back squat exercise protocol on postural stability in resistance-trained males. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33:2, 211-218.
• Thompson, B., Stock, M., Shields , J.E, Luera , M.J, Munayer , I.K, Mota , J.A, Carrillo , E., Olinghouse , K.D, (2015). Barbell deadlift training increases the rate of torque development and vertical jump performance in novices. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29:1, 1-10.
• Stock, M., Drusch , A.S, Thompson, B., (2014). The minimum number of contractions required to examine the EMG amplitude versus isometric force relationship for the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 24:6, 827–834.
• Stock, M., Thompson, B., (2014). Effects of barbell deadlift training on submaximal motor unit firing rates for the vastus lateralis and rectus femoris. PLOS ONE, 9:12
• Ryan, E.D, Everett, K.L, Smith, D.B, Pollner, C., Thompson, B., Sobolewski, E., (2014). Acute effects of different volumes of dynamic stretching on vertical jump performance, flexibility and muscular endurance.. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 34:6, 485-492.
• Thompson, B., Conchola, E.C, Palmer, T.B, Stock, M., (2014). Effects of aging on maximal and rapid velocity capacities of the leg extensors . Experimental Gerontology, 58, 128-131.
• Palmer, T.B, Akehi, K., Thiele, R.M, Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., Reliability of panoramic ultrasound imaging to simultaneously examine muscle size and quality of the hamstring muscles in young, healthy males and females. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
• Stock, M., Thompson, B., (2014). Sex comparisons of strength and coactivation following ten weeks of deadlift training. Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 14:3, 387-397.
• Palmer, T.B, Thompson, B., Hawkey, M.J, Conchola, E.C, Adams, B.M, Akehi, K., Thiele, R.M, Smith, D.B, (2014). The influence of athletic status on the passive properties of the muscle-tendon unit and traditional performance measures in Division I female soccer players and nonathlete controls. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28:7, 2026-2034.
• Palmer, T.B, Hawkey, M.J, Smith, D.B, Thompson, B., (2014). The influence of professional status on maximal and rapid isometric torque characteristics in elite soccer referees. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28:5, 1310-1318.
• Rosenberg, J.G, Ryan, E.D, Sobolewski, E., Scharville, M.J, Thompson, B., King, E.G, (2014). Reliability of panoramic ultrasound imaging to simultaneously examine muscle size and quality of the medial gastrocnemius. Muscle & Nerve, 49, 736-740.
• Sobolewski, E., Ryan, E.D, Thompson, B., McHugh, M.P, Conchola, E.C, (2014). The influence of age on the viscoelastic stretch response. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28, 1106-1112.
• Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Herda, T.J, Costa, P.B, Herda, A.A, Cramer, J.T, (2014). Age-related changes in the rate of muscle activation and rapid force characteristics. AGE, 36, 839-849.
• Palmer, T.B, Jenkins, N.D, Thompson, B., Smith, D.B, Cramer, J.T, (2014). The relationship between passive stiffness and muscle power output: Influence of muscle CSA normalization. Muscle & Nerve, 49, 69-75.
• Ryan, E.D, Rosenberg, J.G, Scharville, M.J, Sobolewski, E., Thompson, B., King, E.G, (2013). Test-retest reliability and the minimal detectable change for Achilles tendon length: A panoramic ultrasound assessment. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 39:12, 2488-2491.
• Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Sobolewski, E., Smith, D.B, Akehi, K., Conchola, E.C, Buckminster, T., (2013). Relationships between rapid isometric torque characteristics and vertical jump performance in division I collegiate american football players: influence of body mass normalization. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27:10, 2737-2742.
• Sobolewski, E., Ryan, E.D, Thompson, B., (2013). Influence of maximum range of motion and stiffness on the viscoelastic stretch response. Muscle & Nerve, 48, 571-577.
• Conchola, E.C, Thompson, B., Smith, D.B, (2013). Effects of neuromuscular fatigue on the electromechanical delay of the leg extensors and flexors in young and old men. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113:9, 2391-2399.
• Jacobson, B.H, Conchola, E.C, Glass, R.G, Thompson, B., (2013). Longitudinal morphological and performance profiles for American NCAA Division I football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27:9, 2347-2354.
• Jacobson, B.H, Thompson, B., Conchola, E.C, Glass, R., (2013). A comparison of absolute, ratio and allometric scaling methods for normalizing strength in elite American football players. Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 2:2, 5.
• Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Sobolewski, E., Smith, D.B, Conchola, E.C, Akehi, K., Buckminster, T., (2013). Can isometric torque – time characteristics predict playing level in Division I American collegiate football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27:3, 655-661.
• Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Sobolewski, E., Conchola, E.C, Cramer, J.T, (2013). Age related differences in maximal and rapid torque characteristics of the leg extensors and flexors in young, middle-aged and old men. Experimental Gerontology, 48, 277-282.
• Jenkins, N.D, Hawkey, M.J, Costa, P.B, Fiddler, R.E, Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Smith, D.B, Sobolewski, E., (2013). Profiling the functional hamstring:quadriceps ratios in national collegiate athletics association division I women’s soccer players: comparing starters vs. nonstarters. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31:6, 612-617.
• Thompson, B., Ryan, E.D, Herda, T.J, Costa, P.B, Walter, A.A, Sobolewski, E., Cramer, J.T, (2012). Consistency of rapid muscle force characteristics: Influence of muscle contraction onset detection methodology. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 22, 893-900.
• Sobolewski, E., Thompson, B., Smith, A.E, Ryan, E.D, (2011). Creatine: A review of its effect on hydration and thermoregulation. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 5, 320-327.
• Thompson, B., Smith, D.B, Sobolewski, E., Fiddler, R.E, Everett, L., Klufa, J.L, Ryan, E.D, (2011). Influence of acute eccentric exercise on the H:Q ratio. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 32, 935-939.
• Ryan, E.D, Thompson, B., Herda, T.J, Sobolewski, E., Costa, P.B, Walter, A.A, Cramer, J.T, (2011). The relationship between passive stiffness and evoked twitch properties: the influence of muscle CSA normalization. Physiological Measurement, 32, 677-686.
• Jacobson, B.H, Thompson, B., Wallace, T., Brown, L., Rial, C., (2011). Independent static balance training contributes to increased stability and functional capacity in community dwelling elderly: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 25:6, 549-556.
• Fiddler, R.E, Smith, D.B, Jacobson, B.H, Klein, C.D, Warren, A.J, O'Brien, M.S, Thompson, B., Everett, L., (2011). The effect of energy patches on substrate utilization in collegiate cross-country runners. International Journal of Exercise Science, 4:2, 113-121.
• Thompson, B., Smith, D.B, Jacobson, B.H, Fiddler, R.E, Warren, A.J, Long, B.C, O'Brien, M.S, Everett, L., Glass, R.G, Ryan, E.D, (2010). The influence of ratio and allometric scaling procedures for normalizing upper body power output in division I collegiate football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24:9, 2269-2273.
• Bressel, E., J, W.M, Thompson, B., Fantana, F.E, (2009). Effect of instruction, surface stability, and load intensity on trunk muscle activity. Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19:6, 500-504.

Professional Journal

• Wray, P., Ward, C., Nelson, C., Bolton, D., Dakin, C., Thompson, B., Vierimaa, M., (2021). Pickleball for Inactive Mid-Life and Older Adults in Rural Utah: A Feasibility Study..

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Publications | Other

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.