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Prof Mark Lake

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Faculty of Science

Highlighted publications

Verheul J, Clansey AC, Lake MJ. 2017. Adjustments with running speed reveal neuromuscular adaptations during landing associated with high mileage running training. Journal of Applied Physiology (1985), 122 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Apps C, Sterzing T, O'Brien T, Lake M. 2016. Lower limb joint stiffness and muscle co-contraction adaptations to instability footwear during locomotion Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 31 :55-62 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Baumert P, Lake MJ, Stewart CE, Drust B, Erskine RM. 2016. Genetic variation and exercise-induced muscle damage: implications for athletic performance, injury and ageing. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Journal article

Yang C, Yang Y, Xu Y, Zhang Z, Lake MJ, Fu W. 2024. Whole leg compression garments influence lower limb kinematics and associated muscle synergies during running Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 12 :1-11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Sheng X, Chen X, Lake MJ. 2022. Vertical Breast Displacement in Asian Women During Exercise: influence of Bra Type, Size and Different Parts of the Breast Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe, 151 :1-8 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Zhang Z, Lake M. 2022. A Re-examination of the Measurement of Foot Strike Mechanics During Running: The Immediate Effect of Footwear Midsole Thickness Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 4 :824183 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Baumert P, Cocks MS, Strauss JA, Shepherd SO, Drust B, Lake MJ, Stewart CE, Erskine RM. 2022. Polygenic Mechanisms Underpinning the Response to Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Humans: in vivo and in vitro Evidence Journal of Cellular Physiology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Baumert P, Temple S, Stanley JM, Cocks MS, Strauss JA, Shepherd SO, Drust B, Lake MJ, Stewart CE, Erskine RM. 2021. Neuromuscular fatigue and recovery after strenuous exercise depends on skeletal muscle size and stem cell characteristics. Scientific Reports, 11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Sun G, Xie H, Lake MJ, Li J, Chen X, Li Y. 2021. Walking-sliding experimental analysis of frictional characteristics socked feet JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES, DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Apps C, Rodrigues P, Isherwood J, Lake M. 2020. Footwear insoles with higher frictional properties enhance performance by reducing in-shoe sliding during rapid changes of direction Journal of Sports Sciences, 38 :206-213 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Sugi S, Nunome H, Tamura Y, Iga T, Lake M. 2019. Contribution of lower body segment rotations in various height soccer volley kicking Sports Biomechanics, DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Nunome H, Yoshida W, Arayama M, Lake M. 2019. Back extension strength improvement due to insoles is influenced by foot alignment Footwear Science, 11 :S56-S58 DOI Publisher Url

Apps C, Lake M, O'Brien TD, Sterzing T. 2019. Unpredictable shoe midsole perturbations provide an instability stimulus to train ankle posture and motion during forward and lateral gym lunges JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lozano-Berges G, Clansey AC, Casajús JA, Lake MJ. 2019. Lack of impact moderating movement adaptation when soccer players perform game specific tasks on a third-generation artificial surface without a cushioning underlay Sports Biomechanics, DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Baumert P, G-REX Consortium , Stewart CE, Lake MJ, Drust B, Erskine RM. 2018. Variations of Collagen-Encoding Genes are Associated with Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage Physiological Genomics, 50 :691-693 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Shudong L, Zhang Y, Gu Y, Lake MJ, Ren X. 2018. Experimental Studies and Effective Finite Element Modelling of Foot Deformation in Standing International Journal of Experimental and Computational Biomechanics, 4 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Blair S, Lake MJ, Ding R, Sterzing T. 2018. Magnitude and variability of gait characteristics when walking on an irregular surface at different speeds HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE, 59 :112-120 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Evans SD, Brewer C, Haigh JD, McDonough A, Lake M, Morton JP, Close GL. 2018. The change in external match loads and characteristics for a newly promoted European super league rugby league team over a three season period Science and Medicine in Football, 2 :309-314 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Baumert P, Lake MJ, Drust B, Stewart CE, Erskine RM. 2018. TRIM63 (MuRF-1) Gene Polymorphism is Associated with Biomarkers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage Physiological Genomics, 50 :142-143 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Li S, Al-Badani K, Gu Y, Lake MJ, Li B, Rothwell G, Ren X. 2017. The Effects of Poisson's Ratio on the Indentation Behaviour of Materials with Embedded System in an Elastic Matrix physica status solidi (b), DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Apps C, Sterzing T, O'Brien T, Ding R, Lake M. 2017. Biomechanical locomotion adaptations on uneven surfaces can be simulated with a randomly deforming shoe midsole Footwear Science, 9 :65-77 DOI Publisher Url

Verheul J, Clansey AC, Lake MJ. 2017. Adjustments with running speed reveal neuromuscular adaptations during landing associated with high mileage running training. Journal of Applied Physiology (1985), 122 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Apps C, Sterzing T, O'Brien T, Lake M. 2016. Lower limb joint stiffness and muscle co-contraction adaptations to instability footwear during locomotion Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 31 :55-62 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fu F, Zhang Y, Shao S, Ren J, Lake M, Gu Y. 2016. Comparison of center of pressure trajectory characteristics in table tennis during topspin forehand loop between superior and intermediate players INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING, 11 :559-565 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Baumert P, Lake MJ, Stewart CE, Drust B, Erskine RM. 2016. Genetic variation and exercise-induced muscle damage: implications for athletic performance, injury and ageing. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Lake MJ, Smith G. 2016. The influence of sprint spike bending stiffness on sprinting Footwear Science, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Smith G, Lake M, Sterzing T, Milani T. 2016. The influence of sprint spike bending stiffness on sprinting performance and metatarsophalangeal joint function Footwear Science, 8 :-118--118 DOI Publisher Url

Clansey AC, Lake MJ, Wallace ES, Feehally T, Hanlon M. 2015. Can Trained Runners Effectively Attenuate Impact Acceleration During Repeated High-Intensity Running Bouts? Journal of Applied Biomechanics, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Apps C, Sterzing T, O'Brien T, Cheung J, Lake M. 2015. Irregular shoe midsole deformations simulate the movement variability of running on uneven surfaces Footwear Science, 7 :S109-S110 DOI Publisher Url

Evans SD, Brewer C, Haigh JD, Lake M, Morton JP, Close GL. 2015. The physical demands of Super League rugby: Experiences of a newly promoted franchise. European Journal of Sport Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Mei Q, Feng N, Ren X, Lake M, Gu Y. 2015. FOOT LOADING PATTERNS WITH DIFFERENT UNSTABLE SOLES STRUCTURE JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 15 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Nedergaard NJ, Kersting U, Lake M. 2014. Using accelerometry to quantify deceleration during a high-intensity soccer turning manoeuvre JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 32 :1897-1905 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Gu Y, Li F, Li J, Feng N, Lake MJ, Li Z, Ren J. 2014. PLANTAR PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION CHARACTER IN YOUNG FEMALE WITH MILD HALLUX VALGUS WEARING HIGH-HEELED SHOES JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 14 DOI Author Url

Gu Y, Li F, Li J, Feng N, Lake MJ, Li Z, Ren J. 2014. Plantar pressure distribution character in young female with mild hallux valgus wearing high-heeled shoes Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, 14 DOI Publisher Url

Clansey AC, Hanlon M, Wallace ES, Nevill A, Lake MJ. 2014. Influence of tibial shock feedback training on impact loading and running economy. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 46 :973-981 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Clansey AC, Hanlon M, Wallace ES, Nevill A, Lake MJ. 2014. Influence of Tibial shock feedback training on impact loading and running economy Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 46 :973-981 DOI

Lake MJ, Apps C, Sterzing T. 2013. Lower limb kinematics and plantar pressure distribution with different foot strike patterns during running Footwear Science, 5 DOI Publisher Url

Blair SJ, Lake MJ, Sterzing T, Cheung JT. 2013. Lower extremity biomechanics following a period of adaptation to wearing unstable shoes Footwear Science, 5 DOI Publisher Url

Gu Y, Li J, Ren X, Lake M, Li Z. 2012. A PILOT STUDY IN DIFFERENT UNSTABLE DESIGNS ON THE BIOMECHANICAL EFFECT OF GAIT CHARACTERISTICS JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Clansey AC, Hanlon M, Wallace ES, Lake MJ. 2012. Effects of fatigue on running mechanics associated with tibial stress fracture risk. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 44 :1917-1923 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Smith G, Lake M, Lees A, Worsfold P. 2012. Measurement procedures affect the interpretation of metatarsophalangeal joint function during accelerated sprinting JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 30 :1521-1527 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Gu YD, Rong M, Li ZY, Lake MJ, Ruan GQ. 2012. Finite element analysis of deep transverse metatarsal ligaments mechanical response during landing Advanced Materials Research, 472-475 :2558-2561 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Gu YD, Li JS, Lake MJ, Zeng YJ, Ren XJ, Li ZY. 2011. Image-based midsole insert design and the material effects on heel plantar pressure distribution during simulated walking loads COMPUTER METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 14 :747-753 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lake M, Underdown T. 2011. Traction and lower limb motion during rapid turning on different football turf surfaces Footwear Science, 3 DOI Publisher Url

Li JS, Gu YD, Ren XJ, Lake MJ, Zeng YJ. 2010. BIOMECHANICAL EFFECTS OF FOAM INSERTS ON FOREFOOT LOAD DURING THE HIGH-HEELED GAIT: A PILOT STUDY JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 10 :667-674 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Gu YD, Li JS, Ruan GQ, Wang YC, Lake MJ, Ren XJ. 2010. Lower limb muscles SEMG activity during high-heeled latin dancing IFMBE Proceedings, 31 IFMBE :198-200 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Gu Y, Li J, Ren X, Lake MJ, Zeng Y. 2010. Heel skin stiffness effect on the hind foot biomechanics during heel strike SKIN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, 16 :291-296 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Gu YD, Ren XJ, Li JS, Lake MJ, Zhang QY, Zeng YJ. 2010. Computer simulation of stress distribution in the metatarsals at different inversion landing angles using the finite element method. Int Orthop, 34 :669-676 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Müller C, Sterzing T, Lake M, Milani TL. 2010. Different stud configurations cause movement adaptations during a soccer turning movement Footwear Science, 2 :21-28 DOI Publisher Url

Morio C, Lake MJ, Gueguen N, Rao G, Baly L. 2009. The influence of footwear on foot motion during walking and running JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 42 :2081-2088 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Müller C, Sterzing T, Milani TL, Lake M. 2009. Influence of different stud configurations on lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during a soccer turning movement Footwear Science, 1 :82-83 DOI Publisher Url

Gu YD, Li JS, Lake MJ, Ren XJ, Zen YJ. 2008. The mechanical response of Achilles tendon during different kinds of sports COMMUNICATIONS IN NUMERICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING, 24 :2077-2085 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lees A, Vanrenterghem J, Barton G, Lake M. 2007. Kinematic response characteristics of the CAREN moving platform system for use in posture and balance research MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS, 29 :629-635 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Barton GJ, Vanrenterghem J, Lees A, Lake M. 2006. A method for manipulating a movable platform's axes of rotation: A novel use of the CAREN system Gait and Posture, 24 :510-514 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Nunome H, Lake M, Georgakis A, Stergioulas LK. 2006. Impact phase kinematics of instep kicking in soccer Journal of Sports Sciences, 24 :11-22 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lees A, Lake M, Klenerman L. 2005. Shock absorption during forefoot running and its relationship to medial longitudinal arch height FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL, 26 :1081-1088 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren X, Li L, Rothwell G, English R, Lake M, Lees A. 2005. Numerical modelling of sensitivity tests of the human heel Proceedings of the 2005 Summer Bioengineering Conference, 2005 :87-88

Nolan L, Wit A, Dudzinski K, Lees A, Lake M, Wychowanski M. 2003. Adjustments in gait symmetry with walking speed in trans-femoral and trans-tibial amputees GAIT & POSTURE, 17 :142-151 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lees A, Lake M. 2003. The biomechanics of soccer surfaces and equipment :120-135 DOI

Lake MJ. 2000. Determining the protective function of sports footwear. Ergonomics, 43 :1610-1621 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lake MJ, Lafortune MA. 1998. Mechanical inputs related to perception of lower extremity impact loading severity. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 30 :136-143 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Dangerfield PH, Lake M, Farrant J, Dorgan JC. 1997. Foot pressure measurements in children with adolescent scoliosis Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 37 :201-203 DOI

Lake MJ, Cavanagh PR. 1996. Six weeks of training does not change running mechanics or improve running economy. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 28 :860-869 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lafortune MA, Lake MJ, Hennig EM. 1996. Differential shock transmission response of the human body to impact severity and lower limb posture Journal of Biomechanics, 29 :1531-1537 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lafortune MA, Hennig EM, Lake MJ. 1996. Dominant role of interface over knee angle for cushioning impact loading and regulating initial leg stiffness Journal of Biomechanics, 29 :1523-1529 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lafortune MA, Lake MJ, Hennig E. 1995. Transfer function between tibial acceleration and ground reaction force Journal of Biomechanics, 28 :113-117 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lafortune MA, Lake MJ. 1995. Human pendulum approach to simulate and quantify locomotor impact loading Journal of Biomechanics, 28 :1111-1114 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lake MJ, Smith G, Lees A. Metatarsophalangeal Joint Function During Sprinting: A Comparison of Barefoot and Sprint Spike Shod Foot Conditions Journal of Applied Biomechanics, DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Baumert P, Temple S, Stanley M, Cocks M, Strauss J, Shepherd S, Drust B, Lake M, Stewart C, Erskine R. Neuromuscular fatigue and recovery after strenuous exercise depends on skeletal muscle size and stem cell characteristics bioRxiv, DOI

Conference publication

Chen X, Sheng X, Sun G, Li Y, Lake MJ, Xie H. 2021. Adding an underwire in bras decreases breast motion and discomfort during locomotion Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1790 DOI Publisher Url

Vanrenterghem J, Chambers S, Garcia R, Hawken M, Lake M, Pataky T. 2010. Combining a dynamic balance protocol and statistical parametric mapping to better understand floor pedobarography in shod dynamic sports activities van der Woude LVH, Hoekstra F, de Groot S, Bijker KE, Dekker R, van Aanholt PCT, Hettinga FJ, Janssen TWJ, Houdijk JHP. Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise and Sports. 4th International State-of-the-Art Congress, Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise and Sports. 4th International State-of-the-Art Congress :379-381 DOI

De Asha A, Robinson MA, Campbell A, Lake M. 2009. The effects of localised quadriceps fatigue on bowling performance in female county cricketers International Society Biomechanics in Sport

Digby CJ, Lake MJ, Lees A. 2005. High-speed non-invasive measurement of tibial rotation during the impact phase of running ERGONOMICS, 5th International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics 48 :1623-1637 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Other

Apps C, Sterzing T, O'Brien T, Lake M. 2017. A shoe with random midsole deformations increases ankle joint variability and muscle activations during the forward lunge Footwear Science, 9 :S62-S63 DOI Publisher Url

Editorial/letter to the editor

Baumert P, Lake MJ, Stewart CE, Drust B, Erskine RM. 2016. Inter-individual variability in the response to maximal eccentric exercise EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 116 :2055-2056 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Chapters

Baltzopoulos V. 2007. Isokinetic dynamometry Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guidelines :103-128 9780203935750 DOI Publisher Url

Research Grants Awarded:

Ministry of Defence, Defence against overload: smart insoles to help reduce musculoskeletal injuries, Peter Lazou, Sports Scentia Ltd, U.K., Grant value (£): 98,200, Duration of research project: Six months. 2019

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