Dr. Tom Comyns
Biography
Tom joined the PESS Department in August 2015 as a lecturer in Human Movement Science and Strength and Conditioning. His research and teaching interests involve all aspects of Human Movement Science with a particular focus on Strength and Conditioning (S&C) and Rugby Injury Epidemiology. Tom is co-Theme Leader for 'Rugby Science' one of the core themes, of the Sport and Human Performance Research Centre, based at the University of Limerick. He is also the co-PI on the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance project funded by the IRFU. Tom is a graduate of the PESS Department in UL. He has a BA in Physical Education (1996), an MSc in the area of motor skill acquistion (1999) and a PhD in the area of strength training for Rugby Union (2006). His research was funded by the IRFU and provided scientific evidence for optimising the potentiation benefits of complex training for Rugby players. Following the completion of his PhD, Tom worked as an S&C coach with Munster Rugby and the IRFU before taking up the post of Head of S&C at the Irish Institute of Sport, leading S&C provision and strategy for Ireland's Olympians and Paralympians. He is currently S&C coach to a number of Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic athletes. In addition, Tom is himself an Olympian and an accomplished Irish sprinter. He competed in the 4 x 100 m relay for Ireland at the Sydney Olympic Games.Research Interests
Tom's research interests are in the area of Strength and Conditioning as well as Rugby Injury Epdiemiology. Currently Tom is undertaking research in the area of rugby injury surveillance, monitoring of training, strength and power diagnostics, pedagogy of the S&C coach and strength training interventions. Tom is collaborating with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Swim Ireland on these research projects. He currently supervises six PhD scholars and has supervised 9 PhD students to completion.Tom is the co_PI on the IRFU-UL Injury Surveillance project, named IRIS (Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance). This project investigates the incidence of injuries within the domestic Rugby union game in Ireland. This research project is funded by the IRFU and commenced in September 2016 for an initial period of six years. In 2022 this funded was extended to 2030.
Postgraduate Students - Current PhD Students (6 in total):
Lorna Barry: Training load and relationship to injury and illness in competitive swimming (IRC funded project)
Kilian Bibby: Injury surveillance and prevention in women's amateur rugby union (IRIS project)
Patrick Dolan: Injury prevention strategies in rugby union (IRIS project)
Lauren Guilfoyle: Injury surveillance and prevention in school rugby union (IRIS project)
Ed Hartery: SSC and rowing performance
Antonia Rossiter: Jet-lag and travel fatigue in high performance athletes and support staff
PhD Graduates (9 in total):
Claire Brady: Development of a strength and power diagnostic system for use with Irish Olympic athletes. (IRC Scholar)
Alan Griffin: Training load and relationship to injury in amateur rugby union. (IRC Scholar)
Richard Johnston: Injury surveillance within endurance sporting disciplines. (UL EHS Faculty PhD Scholar)
Therese Leahy: Injury surveillance in schoolboy rugby union. (IRIS project, funded by the IRFU)
Cathal Óg O'Sullivan: FMS and student voice in post-primary schools.
Caoimhe Tiernan: Monitoring in Rugby union. (PESS Department PhD Scholar)
Frank Nugent: High-intensity training in swimming. (Part-funded by the National Aquatic Centre Swimming Club)
Ciara Sinnott-O'Connor: Monitoring in Paralympic sports. (Funded by Paralympic Ireland)
Caithriona Yeomans: Injury surveillance in Rugby union. (IRIS project, funded by the Irish Rugby Football Union)
Professional Activities
Employment
- 2012 Irish Institute of Sport - Head of Strength and Conditioning
- 2012 Dublin City University - Lecturer in Biomechanics
- 2006 Munster Rugby - Strength and Conditioning Coach
Education
- 2006 University of Limerick - PhD
- 1999 University of Limerick - MSc
- 1996 University of Limerick - Bachelor of Arts Education
Association
- Accredited Strength and Conditoning Coach (ASCC), UK Strength and Conditioning Association
- Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sport Ireland Institute
- Member of the panel that evaluates applications by service providers for Professional Memnership of the Institute by service, Sport Ireland Institute, Professional Quality Assurance Programme Panel Member
Peer Reviewed Journals
Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on injury incidence and burden in amateur rugby union
Tondelli E.;Zabaloy S.;Comyns T.M.;Kenny I.C. (2023) Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on injury incidence and burden in amateur rugby union. Physical Therapy In Sport :85-91
Muscle Activity, Leg Stiffness, and Kinematics during Unresisted and Resisted Sprinting Conditions
Zabaloy S.;Carlos-Vivas J.;Freitas T.T.;Pareja-Blanco F.;Loturco I.;Comyns T.;Gálvez-González J.;Alcaraz P.E. (2022) Muscle Activity, Leg Stiffness, and Kinematics during Unresisted and Resisted Sprinting Conditions. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :1839-1846
Effect of long-haul transmeridian travel on recovery and performance in international level swimmers
Rossiter A.;Comyns T.M.;Powell C.;Nevill A.M.;Warrington G.D. (2022) Effect of long-haul transmeridian travel on recovery and performance in international level swimmers. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching :817-828
Risk factors for acute ankle sprains in field-based, team contact sports: A systematic review of prospective etiological studies
Dolan P., Kenny I.C., Glynn L.G., Campbell M.J., Warrington G.D., Cahalan R., Harrison A.J., Lyons M. and Comyns T.M. (2022) Risk factors for acute ankle sprains in field-based, team contact sports: A systematic review of prospective etiological studies. Physician And Sportsmedicine :1-14
International survey of training load monitoring practices in competitive swimming: How, what and why not?
Barry, L;Lyons, M;McCreesh, K;Powell, C;Comyns, T (2022) International survey of training load monitoring practices in competitive swimming: How, what and why not?. EDINBURGH : CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE Physical Therapy In Sport :51-59
The Association Between Training Load Indices and Injuries in Elite Soccer Players
Tiernan C.;Comyns T.;Lyons M.;Nevill A.M.;Warrington G. (2022) The Association Between Training Load Indices and Injuries in Elite Soccer Players. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :3143-3150
Injury Trends for School Rugby Union in Ireland: The Need for Position-specific Injury-prevention Programs
Leahy, TM;Kenny, IC;Campbell, MJ;Warrington, GD;Purtill, H;Cahalan, R;Comyns, TM (2022) Injury Trends for School Rugby Union in Ireland: The Need for Position-specific Injury-prevention Programs. THOUSAND OAKS Sports Health-A Multidisciplinary Approach
Effects of Long-Haul Travel on Recovery and Performance in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review
Rossiter A.;Warrington G.D.;Comyns T.M. (2022) Effects of Long-Haul Travel on Recovery and Performance in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :3234-3245
Risk factors for acute ankle sprains in field-based, team contact sports: a systematic review of prospective etiological studies
Dolan P.;Kenny I.;Glynn L.;Campbell M.;Warrington G.D.;Cahalan R.;Harrison A.;Lyons M.;Comyns T. (2022) Risk factors for acute ankle sprains in field-based, team contact sports: a systematic review of prospective etiological studies. Physician And Sportsmedicine
The association between training load indices and upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in elite soccer players
Tiernan, C;Comyns, T;Lyons, M;Nevill, AM;Warrington, G (2022) The association between training load indices and upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in elite soccer players. LONDON : SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching :151-160
Injury Trends for School Rugby Union in Ireland: The Need for Position-specific Injury-prevention Programs
Leahy T.M.;Kenny I.C.;Campbell M.J.;Warrington G.D.;Purtill H.;Cahalan R.;Comyns T.M.;Harrison A.J.;Lyons M.;Glynn L.G.;O’Sullivan K. (2022) Injury Trends for School Rugby Union in Ireland: The Need for Position-specific Injury-prevention Programs. Sports Health-A Multidisciplinary Approach
Effects of long-haul transmeridian travel on physiological, sleep, perceptual and mood markers in Olympic team support staff
Rossiter, A., Comyns, T.M., Sherwin, I., Nevill, A.M., Campbell, M.J. and Warrington, G.D. (2022) Effects of long-haul transmeridian travel on physiological, sleep, perceptual and mood markers in Olympic team support staff. Chronobiology international
Effects of long-haul transmeridian travel on physiological, sleep, perceptual and mood markers in Olympic team support staff
Rossiter A.;Comyns T.M.;Sherwin I.;Nevill A.M.;Campbell M.J.;Warrington G.D. (2022) Effects of long-haul transmeridian travel on physiological, sleep, perceptual and mood markers in Olympic team support staff. Chronobiology international
International survey of injury surveillance practices in competitive swimming
Barry L.;Lyons M.;McCreesh K.;Powell C.;Comyns T. (2022) International survey of injury surveillance practices in competitive swimming. Physical Therapy In Sport :1-10
Change-of-Direction Ability, Linear Sprint Speed, and Sprint Momentum in Elite Female Athletes: Differences Between Three Different Team Sports
Freitas, TT;Pereira, LA;Alcaraz, PE;Comyns, TM;Azevedo, PHSM;Loturco, I (2022) Change-of-Direction Ability, Linear Sprint Speed, and Sprint Momentum in Elite Female Athletes: Differences Between Three Different Team Sports. PHILADELPHIA : LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :262-267
Injury Trends in Irish Amateur Rugby: An Epidemiological Comparison of Men and Women
Yeomans, C;Kenny, IC;Cahalan, R;Warrington, GD;Harrison, AJ;Purtill, H;Lyons, M;Campbell, MJ;Glynn, LG;Comyns, TM (2021) Injury Trends in Irish Amateur Rugby: An Epidemiological Comparison of Men and Women. THOUSAND OAKS : SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Sports Health-A Multidisciplinary Approach :540-547
Injury trends in Irish amateur Rugby Union; an epidemiological comparison of male and female Rugby-related injuries
Yeomans C., Kenny I.C., Cahalan R., Warrington G.D., Harrison A.J., Purtill H., Lyons M., Campbell M.J., Glynn L.G. and Comyns T.M. (2021) Injury trends in Irish amateur Rugby Union; an epidemiological comparison of male and female Rugby-related injuries. Sports health
Resisted Sled Sprint Kinematics: The Acute Effect of Load and Sporting Population
Osterwald, KM;Kelly, DT;Comyns, TM;Cathain, CO (2021) Resisted Sled Sprint Kinematics: The Acute Effect of Load and Sporting Population. BASEL : MDPI Sports
Epidemiology of Shoulder Injuries in Schoolboy Rugby Union in Ireland
Leahy, TM;Kenny, IC;Campbell, MJ;Warrington, GD;Cahalan, R;Harrison, AJ;Lyons, M;Glynn, LG;O'Sullivan, K;Purtill, H;Comyns, TM (2021) Epidemiology of Shoulder Injuries in Schoolboy Rugby Union in Ireland. THOUSAND OAKS : SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine
Enhancing Fundamental Movement Skills: Understanding Student Voices
O'Sullivan, CO;Parker, M;Comyns, T;Ralph, A (2021) Enhancing Fundamental Movement Skills: Understanding Student Voices. CHAMPAIGN : HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education :126-135
The Epidemiology of Shoulder Injuries in Irish Schoolboy Rugby Union
Leahy T.M., Comyns T.M., Campbell M.J., Warrington G.D., Cahalan R., Harrison A.J., Lyons M., Glynn L.G., Purtill, H. and Kenny I.C. (2021) The Epidemiology of Shoulder Injuries in Irish Schoolboy Rugby Union. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine
The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review.
Barry L;Lyons M;McCreesh K;Powell C;Comyns T; (2021) The relationship between training load and pain, injury and illness in competitive swimming: A systematic review.. Physical Therapy In Sport
The development and evaluation of a training monitoring system for amateur Rugby Union
Griffin A., Kenny I.C., Comyns T.C. and Lyons M. (2021) The development and evaluation of a training monitoring system for amateur Rugby Union. Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Validity of Session-Rate of Perceived Exertion to Quantify Training Loads in Paralympic Swimmers
Sinnott-O'Connor, C;Comyns, TM;Warrington, GD (2021) Validity of Session-Rate of Perceived Exertion to Quantify Training Loads in Paralympic Swimmers. PHILADELPHIA : LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :2611-2615
Training load monitoring in team sports: a practical approach to addressing missing data
Griffin, A;Kenny, IC;Comyns, TM;Purtill, H;Tiernan, C;O'Shaughnessy, E;Lyons, M (2021) Training load monitoring in team sports: a practical approach to addressing missing data. ABINGDON : TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Journal Of Sports Sciences :2161-2171
Intra-Trial Reliability and Usefulness of Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Testing on Portable Force Plates
Keogh C.;Collins D.J.;Warrington G.;Comyns T. (2020) Intra-Trial Reliability and Usefulness of Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Testing on Portable Force Plates. Journal Of Human Kinetics :33-45
Investigation of the relationship between salivary cortisol, training load, and subjective markers of recovery in elite rugby union players
Tiernan C.;Lyons M.;Comyns T.;Nevill A.;Warrington G. (2020) Investigation of the relationship between salivary cortisol, training load, and subjective markers of recovery in elite rugby union players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance :113-118
General health complaints and sleep associated with new injury within an endurance sporting population: A prospective study
Johnston, R and Cahalan, R and Bonnett, L and Maguire, M and Glasgow, P and Madigan, S and O’Sullivan, K and Comyns, T (2020) General health complaints and sleep associated with new injury within an endurance sporting population: A prospective study. Journal of science and medicine in sport :252-257
Coaches and parents hold contrasting perceptions of optimal youth development activities in track and field athletics
Kearney P.;Comyns T.;Hayes P. (2020) Coaches and parents hold contrasting perceptions of optimal youth development activities in track and field athletics. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
Injury surveillance and prevention practices across Rugby schools in Ireland
Leahy T.M.;Kenny I.C.;Campbell M.J.;Warrington G.D.;Cahalan R.;Harrison A.J.;Lyons M.;Glynn L.G.;Purtill H.;Comyns T.M. (2020) Injury surveillance and prevention practices across Rugby schools in Ireland. Physical Therapy In Sport :134-142
Salivary IgA as a Predictor of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Relationship to Training Load in Elite Rugby Union Players
Tiernan C.;Lyons M.;Comyns T.;Nevill A.M.;Warrington G. (2020) Salivary IgA as a Predictor of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Relationship to Training Load in Elite Rugby Union Players. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :782-790
The Prevalence and Consequences of Within-Sport Specialization in Track and Field Athletics
Kearney P.E.;Comyns T.M.;Hayes P. (2020) The Prevalence and Consequences of Within-Sport Specialization in Track and Field Athletics. Research Quarterly For Exercise And Sport
The Development and Evaluation of a Training Monitoring System for Amateur Rugby Union
Griffin, A;Kenny, IC;Comyns, TM;Lyons, M (2020) The Development and Evaluation of a Training Monitoring System for Amateur Rugby Union. BASEL : MDPI Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Relationships between Resisted Sprint Performance and Different Strength and Power Measures in Rugby Players
Zabaloy, S;Carlos-Vivas, J;Freitas, TT;Pareja-Blanco, F;Pereira, L;Loturco, I;Comyns, T;Galvez-Gonzalez, J;Alcaraz, PE (2020) Relationships between Resisted Sprint Performance and Different Strength and Power Measures in Rugby Players. BASEL : MDPI Sports
The relationship between isometric strength and sprint acceleration in sprinters
Brady C.;Harrison A.;Flanagan E.;Gregory Haff G.;Comyns T. (2020) The relationship between isometric strength and sprint acceleration in sprinters. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance :38-45
Training Load Monitoring in Amateur Rugby Union: A Survey of Current Practices.
Griffin A;Kenny IC;Comyns TM;Lyons M; (2020) Training Load Monitoring in Amateur Rugby Union: A Survey of Current Practices.. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
Low Dose Resistance Exercise: A Pilot Study Examining Effects on Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index Between Intensities
Forde C.;Johnston M.;Haberlin C.;Breen P.;Greenan S.;Gissane C.;Comyns T.;Maher V.;Gormley J. (2020) Low Dose Resistance Exercise: A Pilot Study Examining Effects on Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index Between Intensities. High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Prevention
A blood biomarker and clinical correlation cohort study protocol to diagnose sports-related concussion and monitor recovery in elite rugby
Kearns J.;Ross A.M.;Walsh D.R.;Cahalane R.M.;Hinchion R.;Ryan M.C.;Conway E.;Comyns T.M.;Kenny I.C.;O'Connor E.M.;McGourty K.D.;Mulvihill J.J.E. (2020) A blood biomarker and clinical correlation cohort study protocol to diagnose sports-related concussion and monitor recovery in elite rugby. Bmj Open Sport And Exercise Medicine
Attentional Focus and the Effect on Change-of-Direction and Acceleration Performance
McNicholas K.;Comyns T.M. (2020) Attentional Focus and the Effect on Change-of-Direction and Acceleration Performance. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :1860-1866
The older Irish dancer: Maintaining a long and healthy career
de Gallaí B.;Comyns T.;Cahalan R. (2020) The older Irish dancer: Maintaining a long and healthy career. Complete Irish Dancer: Optimization Of Health And Performance In Irish Dancers :245-264
The Association Between the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio and Injury and its Application in Team Sports: A Systematic Review
Griffin, A;Kenny, IC;Comyns, TM;Lyons, M (2020) The Association Between the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio and Injury and its Application in Team Sports: A Systematic Review. NORTHCOTE Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) :561-580
The design, development, implementation and evaluation of IRISweb; A rugby-specific web-based injury surveillance system
Yeomans, Caithriona and Kenny, Ian C and Cahalan, Roisin and Warrington, Giles D and Harrison, Andrew J and Hayes, Kevin and Lyons, Mark and Campbell, Mark J and Glynn, Liam G and Comyns, Thomas M (2019) The design, development, implementation and evaluation of IRISweb; A rugby-specific web-based injury surveillance system. Physical therapy in sport :79-88
The Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Training on Performance Parameters in Competitive Youth Swimmers
Nugent, F;Comyns, T;Nevil, A;Warrington, GD (2019) The Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Training on Performance Parameters in Competitive Youth Swimmers. CHAMPAIGN : HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance :203-208
The design, development, implementation and evaluation of IRISweb; A rugby-specific web-based injury surveillance system
Yeomans, C;Kenny, IC;Cahalan, R;Warrington, GD;Harrison, AJ;Hayes, K;Lyons, M;Campbell, MJ;Glynn, LG;Comyns, TM (2019) The design, development, implementation and evaluation of IRISweb; A rugby-specific web-based injury surveillance system. EDINBURGH : CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE Physical Therapy In Sport :79-88
Developing a Rugby-Specific Injury Surveillance System: 2547: Board# 211 May 31 11: 00 AM-12: 30 PM
Warrington, Giles D and Yeomans, Caithriona and Comyns, Thomas M and Cahalan, Roisin and Glynn, Liam G and Harrison, Andrew J and Hayes, Kevin and Lyons, Mark and Campbell, Mark J and Kenny, Ian C (2019) Developing a Rugby-Specific Injury Surveillance System: 2547: Board# 211 May 31 11: 00 AM-12: 30 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise :708-
The relationship between physical and wellness measures and injury in amateur rugby union players
Yeomans C.;Comyns T.;Cahalan R.;Hayes K.;Costello V.;Warrington G.;Harrison A.;Lyons M.;Campbell M.;Glynn L.;Kenny I. (2019) The relationship between physical and wellness measures and injury in amateur rugby union players. Physical Therapy In Sport :59-65
The relationship between physical and wellness measures and injury in amateur rugby union players
Yeomans, Caithriona and Comyns, Thomas M and Cahalan, Roisin and Hayes, Kevin and Costello, Victoria and Warrington, Giles D and Harrison, Andrew J and Lyons, Mark and Campbell, Mark J and Glynn, Liam G and others (2019) The relationship between physical and wellness measures and injury in amateur rugby union players. Physical therapy in sport :59-65
Injury surveillance in school Rugby: A systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices
Leahy T.;Kenny I.;Campbell M.;Warrington G.;Cahalan R.;Harrison A.;Lyons M.;Glynn L.;Comyns T. (2019) Injury surveillance in school Rugby: A systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices. Physical Therapy In Sport :170-178
Injury Surveillance in Amateur Rugby Union in Ireland: 2544: Board# 208 May 31 11: 00 AM-12: 30 PM
Comyns, Tom M and Yeomans, Caitriona and Cahalan, Roisin and Warrington, Giles and Glynn, Liam and Campbell, Mark and Lyons, Mark and Harrison, Andrew and Hayes, Kevin and Kenny, Ian (2019) Injury Surveillance in Amateur Rugby Union in Ireland: 2544: Board# 208 May 31 11: 00 AM-12: 30 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise :707-
Training load and baseline characteristics associated with new injury/pain within an endurance sporting population: a prospective study
Johnston, Richard and Cahalan, Roisin and Bonnett, Laura and Maguire, Matthew and Nevill, Alan and Glasgow, Philip and O’Sullivan, Kieran and Comyns, Thomas (2019) Training load and baseline characteristics associated with new injury/pain within an endurance sporting population: a prospective study. International journal of sports physiology and performance :590-597
Injury surveillance in school rugby: a systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices
Leahy, Therese M and Kenny, Ian C and Campbell, Mark J and Warrington, Giles D and Cahalan, Roisin and Harrison, Andrew J and Lyons, Mark and Glynn, Liam G and Comyns, Thomas M (2019) Injury surveillance in school rugby: a systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices. Physical therapy in sport :170-178
The Relationship Between Adductor Squeeze Strength, Subjective Markers of Recovery and Training Load in Elite Rugby Players
Tiernan C.;Lyons M.;Comyns T.;Nevill A.;Warrington G. (2019) The Relationship Between Adductor Squeeze Strength, Subjective Markers of Recovery and Training Load in Elite Rugby Players. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :2926-2931
Training load and baseline characteristics associated with new injury/pain within an endurance sporting population: A prospective study
Johnston R.;Cahalan R.;Bonnett L.;Maguire M.;Nevill A.;Glasgow P.;O’Sullivan K.;Comyns T. (2019) Training load and baseline characteristics associated with new injury/pain within an endurance sporting population: A prospective study. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance :590-597
Within-session and between-session reliability of the seven stroke maximal effort test in national level senior rowers
Nugent, FJ;Comyns, TM;Ní Chéilleachair, NJ;Warrington, GD (2019) Within-session and between-session reliability of the seven stroke maximal effort test in national level senior rowers. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning
General health complaints and sleep associated with new injury within an endurance sporting population: A prospective study
Johnston R.;Cahalan R.;Bonnett L.;Maguire M.;Glasgow P.;Madigan S.;O'Sullivan K.;Comyns T. (2019) General health complaints and sleep associated with new injury within an endurance sporting population: A prospective study. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport
Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training (USRPT) In Swimming: Current Perspectives
Nugent, F;Comyns, T;Kearney, P;Warrington, G (2019) Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training (USRPT) In Swimming: Current Perspectives. ALBANY :133-144
Corrigendum to" Injury surveillance in schools rugby: a systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices"[Physical Therapy in Sport 38 (2019) 170-178]
Leahy, Therese M and Kenny, Ian C and Campbell, Mark J and Warrington, Giles D and Cahalan, Roisin and Harrison, Andrew J and Lyons, Mark and Glynn, Liam G and Comyns, Thomas M (2019) Corrigendum to" Injury surveillance in schools rugby: a systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices"[Physical Therapy in Sport 38 (2019) 170-178]. Physical therapy in sport :44-44
Interday reliability and usefulness of a reactive strength index derived from 2 maximal rebound jump tests
Comyns T.;Flanagan E.;Fleming S.;Fitzgerald E.;Harper D. (2019) Interday reliability and usefulness of a reactive strength index derived from 2 maximal rebound jump tests. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance :1200-1204
Altered strength profile in Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
McAuliffe S.;Tabuena A.;McCreesh K.;O’Keeffe M.;Hurley J.;Comyns T.;Purtill H.;O’Neill S.;O’Sullivan K. (2019) Altered strength profile in Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Athletic Training :889-900
Injury surveillance in schools rugby: A systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices (vol 38, pg 170, 2019)
Leahy, Therese M and Kenny, Ian C and Campbell, Mark J and Warrington, Giles D and Cahalan, Roisin and Harrison, Andrew J and Lyons, Mark and Glynn, Liam G and Comyns, Thomas M (2019) Injury surveillance in schools rugby: A systematic review of injury epidemiology & surveillance practices (vol 38, pg 170, 2019). PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT :44-44
The Association Between the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio and Injury and its Application in Team Sports: A Systematic Review.
Griffin A;Kenny IC;Comyns TM;Lyons M; (2019) The Association Between the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio and Injury and its Application in Team Sports: A Systematic Review.. Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
Effect of Attentional Focus Strategies on the Biomechanical Performance of the Drop Jump
Comyns T.;Brady C.;Molloy J. (2019) Effect of Attentional Focus Strategies on the Biomechanical Performance of the Drop Jump. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :626-632
Comparison of Injury in Male and Female Amateur Rugby Union: 2541: Board# 205 May 31 11: 00 AM-12: 30 PM
Kenny, Ian C and Yeomans, Caithriona and Cahalan, Roisin and Warrington, Giles and Glynn, Liam G and Campbell, Mark J and Lyons, Mark and Harrison, Andrew J and Hayes, Kevin and Comyns, Thomas M (2019) Comparison of Injury in Male and Female Amateur Rugby Union: 2541: Board# 205 May 31 11: 00 AM-12: 30 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise :706-
The Association Between the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio and Injury and its Application in Team Sports: A Systematic Review
Griffin A.;Kenny I.;Comyns T.;Lyons M. (2019) The Association Between the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio and Injury and its Application in Team Sports: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
A Comparison of the Isometric Midthigh Pull and Isometric Squat: Intraday Reliability, Usefulness, and the Magnitude of Difference Between Tests
Brady, CJ;Harrison, AJ;Flanagan, EP;Haff, GG;Comyns, TM (2018) A Comparison of the Isometric Midthigh Pull and Isometric Squat: Intraday Reliability, Usefulness, and the Magnitude of Difference Between Tests. CHAMPAIGN : HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance :844-852
Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes
Biggins, M,Cahalan, R,Comyns, T,Purtill, H,O'Sullivan, K (2018) Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes. Physician And Sportsmedicine :14-20
Strength and Conditioning Coaches' Application of the Session Rating of Perceived Exertion Method of Monitoring Within Professional Rugby Union
Comyns, T,Hannon, A (2018) Strength and Conditioning Coaches' Application of the Session Rating of Perceived Exertion Method of Monitoring Within Professional Rugby Union. Journal Of Human Kinetics :155-166
Salivary Biomarkers and Training Load During Training and Competition in Paralympic Swimmers
Sinnott-O'Connor, C;Comyns, TM;Nevill, AM;Warrington, GD (2018) Salivary Biomarkers and Training Load During Training and Competition in Paralympic Swimmers. CHAMPAIGN : HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance :839-843
The associations between training load and baseline characteristics on musculoskeletal injury and pain in endurance sport populations: a systematic review
Johnston, Richard and Cahalan, R and O’Keeffe, Mary and O’Sullivan, Kieran and Comyns, T (2018) The associations between training load and baseline characteristics on musculoskeletal injury and pain in endurance sport populations: a systematic review. Journal of science and medicine in sport :910-918
Injury Monitoring and Player Education, a Survey of Current Practices in Irish Amateur Rugby Union: 775 Board# 36 May 30 200 PM-330 PM
Yeomans, Caithriona A and Comyns, Thomas M and Cahalan, Roisin and Warrington, Giles D and Harrison, Andrew J and Hayes, Kevin and Lyons, Mark and Campbell, Mark J and Kenny, Ian C (2018) Injury Monitoring and Player Education, a Survey of Current Practices in Irish Amateur Rugby Union: 775 Board# 36 May 30 200 PM-330 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise :168-
Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes
Biggins, Michelle and Cahalan, Roisin and Comyns, Thomas and Purtill, Helen and O’Sullivan, Kieran (2018) Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes. The Physician and sportsmedicine :14-20
Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union
Yeomans, Caithriona and Comyns, Thomas M and Cahalan, Roisin and Warrington, Giles D and Harrison, Andrew J and Hayes, Kevin and Lyons, Mark and Campbell, Mark J and Kenny, Ian C (2018) Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union. Physical Therapy in Sport :27-32
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Youth Swimmers
Nugent, FJ;Comyns, TM;Warrington, GD (2018) Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Youth Swimmers. PHILADELPHIA : LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS Strength And Conditioning Journal :31-39
The incidence of injury in amateur male rugby union: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Yeomans, Caithriona and Kenny, Ian C and Cahalan, Roisin and Warrington, Giles D and Harrison, Andrew J and Hayes, Kevin and Lyons, Mark and Campbell, Mark J and Comyns, Thomas M (2018) The incidence of injury in amateur male rugby union: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports medicine :837-848
Effects of increased training volume during a ten-day training camp on competitive performance in national level youth swimmers
Nugent, FJ;Comyns, TM;Warrington, GD (2018) Effects of increased training volume during a ten-day training camp on competitive performance in national level youth swimmers. TURIN : EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA Journal Of Sports Medicine And Physical Fitness :1728-1734
The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yeomans, C,Kenny, IC,Cahalan, R,Warrington, GD,Harrison, AJ,Hayes, K,Lyons, M,Campbell, MJ,Comyns, TM (2018) The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine :837-848
The associations between training load and baseline characteristics on musculoskeletal injury and pain in endurance sport populations: A systematic review.
Johnston R;Cahalan R;O'Keeffe M;O'Sullivan K;Comyns T; (2018) The associations between training load and baseline characteristics on musculoskeletal injury and pain in endurance sport populations: A systematic review.. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport
The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Yeomans C;Kenny IC;Cahalan R;Warrington GD;Harrison AJ;Hayes K;Lyons M;Campbell MJ;Comyns TM; (2018) The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
The associations between training load and baseline characteristics on musculoskeletal injury and pain in endurance sport populations: a systematic review.
Johnston RT, Cahalan R, O'Keefe M, Kieran O'Sullivan, Comyns T (2018) The associations between training load and baseline characteristics on musculoskeletal injury and pain in endurance sport populations: a systematic review. . Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport
Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union.
Yeomans C;Comyns TM;Cahalan R;Warrington GD;Harrison AJ;Hayes K;Lyons M;Campbell MJ;Kenny IC; (2018) Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union.. Physical Therapy In Sport : Official Journal Of The Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists In Sports Medicine
Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes.
Biggins M;Cahalan R;Comyns T;Purtill H;O'Sullivan K; (2018) Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes.. Physician And Sportsmedicine
The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yeomans, C. and Kenny, I.C. and Cahalan, R. and Warrington, G.D. and Harrison, A.J. and Hayes, K. and Lyons, M. and Campbell, M.J. and Comyns, T.M. (2018) The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine :1-12
Focus of attention for diagnostic testing of the force-velocity curve
Brady, C. and Comyns, T. and Harrison, A. and Warrington, G. (2017) Focus of attention for diagnostic testing of the force-velocity curve. Strength and Conditioning Journal :57-70
Quality Versus Quantity Debate in Swimming: Perceptions and Training Practices of Expert Swimming Coaches
Nugent, FJ,Comyns, TM,Warrington, GD (2017) Quality Versus Quantity Debate in Swimming: Perceptions and Training Practices of Expert Swimming Coaches. Journal Of Human Kinetics :147-158
Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes
Biggins, Michelle and Cahalan, Roisin and Comyns, Thomas and Purtill, Helen and Mcauliffe, Sean and Moffatt, Liam and Gallagher, Mark and Hanly, David and Sullivan, Kieran O (2017) Poor sleep is related to lower general health, increased stress and increased confusion in elite Gaelic athletes. Physical Therapy in Sport :e9-
Quality Versus Quantity Debate in Swimming: Perceptions and Training Practices of Expert Swimming Coaches
Nugent, F.J. and Comyns, T.M. and Warrington, G.D. (2017) Quality Versus Quantity Debate in Swimming: Perceptions and Training Practices of Expert Swimming Coaches. Journal of Human Kinetics :147-158
Focus of Attention for Diagnostic Testing of the Force-Velocity Curve
Brady, C,Comyns, T,Harrison, A,Warrington, G (2017) Focus of Attention for Diagnostic Testing of the Force-Velocity Curve. Strength And Conditioning Journal :57-70
The Application of Postactivation Potentiation Methods to Improve Sprint Speed
Healy, R,Comyns, TM (2017) The Application of Postactivation Potentiation Methods to Improve Sprint Speed. Strength And Conditioning Journal :1-9
The application of postactivation potentiaion methods to improve sprint speed
Healy, R. and Comyns, T. (2017) The application of postactivation potentiaion methods to improve sprint speed. Strength And Conditioning Journal
Focus of attention for diagnostic testing of the force-velocity curve
Brady, C., Comyns, T., Harrison, A. and Warrington, G. (2017) Focus of attention for diagnostic testing of the force-velocity curve. Strength And Conditioning Journal
Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Training on Performance in Competitive Swimmers: A Systematic Review
Nugent, F.J. and Comyns, T.M. and Burrows, E. and Warrington, G.D. (2017) Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Training on Performance in Competitive Swimmers: A Systematic Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research :837-847
Performance Effects of Repetition Specific Gluteal Activation Protocols on Acceleration in Male Rugby Union Players
Barry, L,Kenny, I,Comyns, T (2016) Performance Effects of Repetition Specific Gluteal Activation Protocols on Acceleration in Male Rugby Union Players. Journal Of Human Kinetics :33-42
Effects of low volume, high-intensity training on performance in competitive swimmers: a systematic review
Frank Nugent, Tom Comyns, Emma Burrows, Giles Warrington (2016) Effects of low volume, high-intensity training on performance in competitive swimmers: a systematic review. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association
Effects of a Low-Load Gluteal Warm-Up on Explosive Jump Performance
Comyns, T,Kenny, I,Scales, G (2015) Effects of a Low-Load Gluteal Warm-Up on Explosive Jump Performance. Journal Of Human Kinetics :177-187
Applications of the Session Rating of Perceived Exertion System in Professional Rugby Union
Comyns, T; Flanagan, E. (2013) Applications of the Session Rating of Perceived Exertion System in Professional Rugby Union. Strength And Conditioning Journal
VALIDATION OF AN ELECTRONIC JUMP MAT TO ASSESS STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE FUNCTION
Kenny, IC,Caireallain, AO,Comyns, TM (2012) VALIDATION OF AN ELECTRONIC JUMP MAT TO ASSESS STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE FUNCTION. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :1601-1608
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE RECOVERY PROCESS OF A MAXIMUM STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE FATIGUE PROTOCOL ON DROP AND REBOUND JUMPS
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, LK (2011) AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE RECOVERY PROCESS OF A MAXIMUM STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE FATIGUE PROTOCOL ON DROP AND REBOUND JUMPS. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :2177-2184
The effect of squatting on sprinting performance and repeated exposure to complex training in male rugby players.
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, L; Jensen, RL (2010) The effect of squatting on sprinting performance and repeated exposure to complex training in male rugby players.. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :610-618
The use of contact time and the reactive strength index to optimize fast stretch-shortening cycle training
Flanagan E.;Comyns T. (2008) The use of contact time and the reactive strength index to optimize fast stretch-shortening cycle training. Strength And Conditioning Journal :32-38
The Use of Contact Time and the Reactive Strength Index to Optimize Fast Stretch-Shortening Cycle Training
Flanagan, EP; Comyns, TM (2008) The Use of Contact Time and the Reactive Strength Index to Optimize Fast Stretch-Shortening Cycle Training. Strength And Conditioning Journal :32-38
Identifying the optimal resistive load for complex training in male rugby players
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, L; Jensen, RL (2007) Identifying the optimal resistive load for complex training in male rugby players. Sports Biomechanics :59-70
The optimal complex training rest interval for athletes from anaerobic sports
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, LK; Jensen, RL (2006) The optimal complex training rest interval for athletes from anaerobic sports. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :471-476
The optimal complex training rest interval for athletes from anaerobic sports
Comyns T.;Harrison A.;Hennessy L.;Jensen R. (2006) The optimal complex training rest interval for athletes from anaerobic sports. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research :471-476
Books
Book Chapters
Edited Books
Other Journals
Conference Publications
All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences, Physical Activity and Physical Education
Frank Nugent, Tom Comyns, Emma Burrows, Giles Warrington (2016) All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences, Physical Activity and Physical Education.
23rd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport. University Salzburg
Comyns, T.M., Harrison, A.J., Hennessy, L.K. ( (2006) 23rd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport. University Salzburg. :46-49
23rd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport. University
Comyns T.M., Harrison A.J. and Hennessy L (2005) 23rd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport. University. :105-108