Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras
@drtheobampouras.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Research Methods @LJMU @LJMUSportSci
Research interests: Ageing, muscle performance, strength
bit.ly/3mCvSLJ
Research interests: Ageing, muscle performance, strength
bit.ly/3mCvSLJ
It was brilliant delivering a brief talk at Research Roasters STEAM Conference @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
An incredible day, connecting 72 students with early-career researchers across science, art, law & more.
Hands-on workshops, inspiring stories & a shared mission: making STEAM accessible.
An incredible day, connecting 72 students with early-career researchers across science, art, law & more.
Hands-on workshops, inspiring stories & a shared mission: making STEAM accessible.
November 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It was brilliant delivering a brief talk at Research Roasters STEAM Conference @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
An incredible day, connecting 72 students with early-career researchers across science, art, law & more.
Hands-on workshops, inspiring stories & a shared mission: making STEAM accessible.
An incredible day, connecting 72 students with early-career researchers across science, art, law & more.
Hands-on workshops, inspiring stories & a shared mission: making STEAM accessible.
In case you missed it, information re the revamped CASES (www.cases.org.uk) conference 👇🏻
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In case you missed it, information re the revamped CASES (www.cases.org.uk) conference 👇🏻
And now available online at Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
👉https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/5/3/69
Cardiff Metropolitan University
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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👉https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/5/3/69
Cardiff Metropolitan University
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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September 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
And now available online at Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
👉https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/5/3/69
Cardiff Metropolitan University
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social
🏋️♂️💪
👉https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/5/3/69
Cardiff Metropolitan University
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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We’re hiring a postdoctoral associate in Biomechanics @UNOmaha! Focus: gait training for stroke survivors. Lab and/or field studies, collaboration with experts at the universty and medical center. PhD in PT, biomechanics, biomed eng, or related.
👉 biomch-l.isbweb.org/forum/biomch...
👉 biomch-l.isbweb.org/forum/biomch...
September 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM
📣 🚨 PAPER ACCEPTED ‼️
'Effect of intra-set rest periods on back squat propulsive impulse” study has been accepted in Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
We explored how intra-set rest (0s, 10s, 20s, 30s) affects propulsive impulse, using 3x5 80%RM back squats.
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'Effect of intra-set rest periods on back squat propulsive impulse” study has been accepted in Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
We explored how intra-set rest (0s, 10s, 20s, 30s) affects propulsive impulse, using 3x5 80%RM back squats.
1/4
September 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📣 🚨 PAPER ACCEPTED ‼️
'Effect of intra-set rest periods on back squat propulsive impulse” study has been accepted in Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
We explored how intra-set rest (0s, 10s, 20s, 30s) affects propulsive impulse, using 3x5 80%RM back squats.
1/4
'Effect of intra-set rest periods on back squat propulsive impulse” study has been accepted in Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
We explored how intra-set rest (0s, 10s, 20s, 30s) affects propulsive impulse, using 3x5 80%RM back squats.
1/4
📣 NEW PUBLICATION ‼️
In our recently published study in @plosone.org , we explored the link between socioeconomic status & cardiorespiratory fitness in over 3,000 surgical patients undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
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In our recently published study in @plosone.org , we explored the link between socioeconomic status & cardiorespiratory fitness in over 3,000 surgical patients undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
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August 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
📣 NEW PUBLICATION ‼️
In our recently published study in @plosone.org , we explored the link between socioeconomic status & cardiorespiratory fitness in over 3,000 surgical patients undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
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In our recently published study in @plosone.org , we explored the link between socioeconomic status & cardiorespiratory fitness in over 3,000 surgical patients undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
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July 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The Summer 25 #Sport & #Exercise Scientist issue (www.cases.org.uk/spage-resour...) includes an article by Prof Knowles, Prof Boddy, myself, Prof Baltzopoulos, Prof George & Dr Murphy on the 5️⃣0️⃣th year anniversary since launching the UK’s 1️⃣st single honours degree @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Summer 25 #Sport & #Exercise Scientist issue (www.cases.org.uk/spage-resour...) includes an article by Prof Knowles, Prof Boddy, myself, Prof Baltzopoulos, Prof George & Dr Murphy on the 5️⃣0️⃣th year anniversary since launching the UK’s 1️⃣st single honours degree @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
Brilliant turnout for the #sportsci50 @ljmuofficial.bsky.social celebrations from current, old and older alumni.
Inspiring to see the journey from the past to the present by Profs Don McLaren, Tim Cable, Dave Richardson
#sport #science #anniversary
Inspiring to see the journey from the past to the present by Profs Don McLaren, Tim Cable, Dave Richardson
#sport #science #anniversary
May 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Brilliant turnout for the #sportsci50 @ljmuofficial.bsky.social celebrations from current, old and older alumni.
Inspiring to see the journey from the past to the present by Profs Don McLaren, Tim Cable, Dave Richardson
#sport #science #anniversary
Inspiring to see the journey from the past to the present by Profs Don McLaren, Tim Cable, Dave Richardson
#sport #science #anniversary
5️⃣0️⃣ years of Sport Science celebration today!
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc62vywu
Celebrating the 1st #Sport #Science degree which started here at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
Well, I guess, technically 'It started with a conversation in the stands at Goodison..'
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc62vywu
Celebrating the 1st #Sport #Science degree which started here at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
Well, I guess, technically 'It started with a conversation in the stands at Goodison..'
May 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
5️⃣0️⃣ years of Sport Science celebration today!
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc62vywu
Celebrating the 1st #Sport #Science degree which started here at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
Well, I guess, technically 'It started with a conversation in the stands at Goodison..'
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc62vywu
Celebrating the 1st #Sport #Science degree which started here at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
Well, I guess, technically 'It started with a conversation in the stands at Goodison..'
Very interesting presentations at the
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social #PGR #3MT final.
#Sport & #Exercise #Sciences having a 💪🏻 representation in it, too, with Joel Kearney, Jo Wootton & Jenna Rice
presenting their work brilliantly👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@ljmudoctoral.bsky.social #research #science #PhD 🧪🏃♀️
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social #PGR #3MT final.
#Sport & #Exercise #Sciences having a 💪🏻 representation in it, too, with Joel Kearney, Jo Wootton & Jenna Rice
presenting their work brilliantly👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@ljmudoctoral.bsky.social #research #science #PhD 🧪🏃♀️
May 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Very interesting presentations at the
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social #PGR #3MT final.
#Sport & #Exercise #Sciences having a 💪🏻 representation in it, too, with Joel Kearney, Jo Wootton & Jenna Rice
presenting their work brilliantly👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@ljmudoctoral.bsky.social #research #science #PhD 🧪🏃♀️
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social #PGR #3MT final.
#Sport & #Exercise #Sciences having a 💪🏻 representation in it, too, with Joel Kearney, Jo Wootton & Jenna Rice
presenting their work brilliantly👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@ljmudoctoral.bsky.social #research #science #PhD 🧪🏃♀️
Mandatory sample size estimation & justification in the Journal of Sport Sciences @tandfresearch.bsky.social
Editorial👉https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2499403
Perhaps the start of a more 'wholesale' change across our Journals
#stats #statistics #StatsEd #sport #science
Editorial👉https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2499403
Perhaps the start of a more 'wholesale' change across our Journals
#stats #statistics #StatsEd #sport #science
May 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Mandatory sample size estimation & justification in the Journal of Sport Sciences @tandfresearch.bsky.social
Editorial👉https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2499403
Perhaps the start of a more 'wholesale' change across our Journals
#stats #statistics #StatsEd #sport #science
Editorial👉https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2499403
Perhaps the start of a more 'wholesale' change across our Journals
#stats #statistics #StatsEd #sport #science
Annual @ljmuofficial.bsky.social PE & School Sport event
📆 01/07/25
Programme includes;
1) Laser run practical
2) Workshops with teachers
3) Bitesize research updates
4) National curriculum keynote by Kate Thornton-Bousfield from www.afpe.org.uk
💷 £0
👉🏻 www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
📆 01/07/25
Programme includes;
1) Laser run practical
2) Workshops with teachers
3) Bitesize research updates
4) National curriculum keynote by Kate Thornton-Bousfield from www.afpe.org.uk
💷 £0
👉🏻 www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
Association for Physical Education
- We provide quality assured services, resources. qualifications and valuable professional support for our members and the PESSPA sector.
www.afpe.org.uk
May 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Annual @ljmuofficial.bsky.social PE & School Sport event
📆 01/07/25
Programme includes;
1) Laser run practical
2) Workshops with teachers
3) Bitesize research updates
4) National curriculum keynote by Kate Thornton-Bousfield from www.afpe.org.uk
💷 £0
👉🏻 www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
📆 01/07/25
Programme includes;
1) Laser run practical
2) Workshops with teachers
3) Bitesize research updates
4) National curriculum keynote by Kate Thornton-Bousfield from www.afpe.org.uk
💷 £0
👉🏻 www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
Updated NICE guidelines on #falls
Assessment & prevention in older people & in people 50 & over at higher risk
🔗https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng249
#olderadults #balance #NICE @ljmuofficial.bsky.social #biomechanics @nihr.bsky.social
👴👵🦴💪🚶♂️🏃♀️
Assessment & prevention in older people & in people 50 & over at higher risk
🔗https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng249
#olderadults #balance #NICE @ljmuofficial.bsky.social #biomechanics @nihr.bsky.social
👴👵🦴💪🚶♂️🏃♀️
May 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Updated NICE guidelines on #falls
Assessment & prevention in older people & in people 50 & over at higher risk
🔗https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng249
#olderadults #balance #NICE @ljmuofficial.bsky.social #biomechanics @nihr.bsky.social
👴👵🦴💪🚶♂️🏃♀️
Assessment & prevention in older people & in people 50 & over at higher risk
🔗https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng249
#olderadults #balance #NICE @ljmuofficial.bsky.social #biomechanics @nihr.bsky.social
👴👵🦴💪🚶♂️🏃♀️
Great presentation by Liam Houlton from Cardiff Metropolitan University at #BASESBIG25 on rest redistribution on vertical jump.
Support for longer rest redistribution:
👉🏻Alleviating fatigue
👉🏻Avoiding movement pattern interference
But not for overall effect for vertical jump height.
👏🏻
Support for longer rest redistribution:
👉🏻Alleviating fatigue
👉🏻Avoiding movement pattern interference
But not for overall effect for vertical jump height.
👏🏻
April 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Great presentation by Liam Houlton from Cardiff Metropolitan University at #BASESBIG25 on rest redistribution on vertical jump.
Support for longer rest redistribution:
👉🏻Alleviating fatigue
👉🏻Avoiding movement pattern interference
But not for overall effect for vertical jump height.
👏🏻
Support for longer rest redistribution:
👉🏻Alleviating fatigue
👉🏻Avoiding movement pattern interference
But not for overall effect for vertical jump height.
👏🏻
Great presentation from
Jo Wootton @ljmuofficial.bsky.social at #BASESBIG25 on safe stair negotiation interventions.
Key points:
👉🏻No studies assessed #fall rates
👉🏻Interventions implemented with little effectuveness evidence
👉🏻More feasible interventions needing #research
👏🏻
Jo Wootton @ljmuofficial.bsky.social at #BASESBIG25 on safe stair negotiation interventions.
Key points:
👉🏻No studies assessed #fall rates
👉🏻Interventions implemented with little effectuveness evidence
👉🏻More feasible interventions needing #research
👏🏻
April 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Great presentation from
Jo Wootton @ljmuofficial.bsky.social at #BASESBIG25 on safe stair negotiation interventions.
Key points:
👉🏻No studies assessed #fall rates
👉🏻Interventions implemented with little effectuveness evidence
👉🏻More feasible interventions needing #research
👏🏻
Jo Wootton @ljmuofficial.bsky.social at #BASESBIG25 on safe stair negotiation interventions.
Key points:
👉🏻No studies assessed #fall rates
👉🏻Interventions implemented with little effectuveness evidence
👉🏻More feasible interventions needing #research
👏🏻
@arcnwc.bsky.social #research & #Innovation #NWCawards took place yesterday at The Spine Building
🔗https://www.nwcawards.co.uk/winners
Great celebration of #researchinnovation , stunning #LIVERPOOL views, &🥁🥁...
Delighted the 'Research #student of the year' 🏆 was Donna Shrestha!! 👏👏🌟🌟
🔗https://www.nwcawards.co.uk/winners
Great celebration of #researchinnovation , stunning #LIVERPOOL views, &🥁🥁...
Delighted the 'Research #student of the year' 🏆 was Donna Shrestha!! 👏👏🌟🌟
April 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
@arcnwc.bsky.social #research & #Innovation #NWCawards took place yesterday at The Spine Building
🔗https://www.nwcawards.co.uk/winners
Great celebration of #researchinnovation , stunning #LIVERPOOL views, &🥁🥁...
Delighted the 'Research #student of the year' 🏆 was Donna Shrestha!! 👏👏🌟🌟
🔗https://www.nwcawards.co.uk/winners
Great celebration of #researchinnovation , stunning #LIVERPOOL views, &🥁🥁...
Delighted the 'Research #student of the year' 🏆 was Donna Shrestha!! 👏👏🌟🌟
Thank you for a very interesting article
The latest from myself, @crist14n.bsky.social, Grant Abt, and @lakens.bsky.social on exploratory research in sport/exercise science.
doi.org/10.1080/0264...
We outline the differences between exploratory & confirmatory studies and best practice for conducting/reporting an exploratory study.
doi.org/10.1080/0264...
We outline the differences between exploratory & confirmatory studies and best practice for conducting/reporting an exploratory study.
Exploratory research in sport and exercise science: Perceptions, challenges, and recommendations
Quantitative exploratory research implies a flexible examination of a dataset with the purpose of finding patterns, associations, and interactions between variables to help formulate a hypothesis, ...
doi.org
April 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Thank you for a very interesting article
Reposted by Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras
Looking for a new fitness challenge? Hyrox blends endurance & strength to push your limits!
Dr. Nicola Robinson & Dr. Sigrid Olthof from LJMU's Sport and Exercise Sciences explain the science-backed benefits of Hyrox training in the ConversationUK.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Dr. Nicola Robinson & Dr. Sigrid Olthof from LJMU's Sport and Exercise Sciences explain the science-backed benefits of Hyrox training in the ConversationUK.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
April 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Looking for a new fitness challenge? Hyrox blends endurance & strength to push your limits!
Dr. Nicola Robinson & Dr. Sigrid Olthof from LJMU's Sport and Exercise Sciences explain the science-backed benefits of Hyrox training in the ConversationUK.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Dr. Nicola Robinson & Dr. Sigrid Olthof from LJMU's Sport and Exercise Sciences explain the science-backed benefits of Hyrox training in the ConversationUK.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Reposted by Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras
Have you spotted our latest billboard campaign live across Merseyside?
Thanks to all our amazing students, staff and alumni who have been involved!
Thanks to all our amazing students, staff and alumni who have been involved!
April 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Have you spotted our latest billboard campaign live across Merseyside?
Thanks to all our amazing students, staff and alumni who have been involved!
Thanks to all our amazing students, staff and alumni who have been involved!
Just so the 🧵 is completed 😀
the paper is now available @bmj.com -Open & downloadable as PDF
🔗https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3/e095777
And, maybe some more to add to the 🧵 soon 😉
@lancasteruni.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social et al 👇
#SurgSky #MedEdSky #ObGynSky #medschoolsky ⚕️
the paper is now available @bmj.com -Open & downloadable as PDF
🔗https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3/e095777
And, maybe some more to add to the 🧵 soon 😉
@lancasteruni.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social et al 👇
#SurgSky #MedEdSky #ObGynSky #medschoolsky ⚕️
April 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Just so the 🧵 is completed 😀
the paper is now available @bmj.com -Open & downloadable as PDF
🔗https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3/e095777
And, maybe some more to add to the 🧵 soon 😉
@lancasteruni.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social et al 👇
#SurgSky #MedEdSky #ObGynSky #medschoolsky ⚕️
the paper is now available @bmj.com -Open & downloadable as PDF
🔗https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3/e095777
And, maybe some more to add to the 🧵 soon 😉
@lancasteruni.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social et al 👇
#SurgSky #MedEdSky #ObGynSky #medschoolsky ⚕️
Abstract accepted at #ECSS2025 @ecssofficial.bsky.social 👏
Looking forward to presenting the findings from our trampoline #exercise for #olderadults study 👇
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @cumbriauni.bsky.social North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust @keeleuniversity.bsky.social
Looking forward to presenting the findings from our trampoline #exercise for #olderadults study 👇
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @cumbriauni.bsky.social North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust @keeleuniversity.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Abstract accepted at #ECSS2025 @ecssofficial.bsky.social 👏
Looking forward to presenting the findings from our trampoline #exercise for #olderadults study 👇
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @cumbriauni.bsky.social North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust @keeleuniversity.bsky.social
Looking forward to presenting the findings from our trampoline #exercise for #olderadults study 👇
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @cumbriauni.bsky.social North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust @keeleuniversity.bsky.social
📣NEW PAPER ALERT‼️
Our OBGYN & Gen Surgeon consultants & specialty trainees survey has been accepted @bmj.com _Open
Key points:
1️⃣OBGYN trainees & consultants agree on the skills required for certification
2️⃣Gen Surgeon consultants had higher expectations than their trainees
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Our OBGYN & Gen Surgeon consultants & specialty trainees survey has been accepted @bmj.com _Open
Key points:
1️⃣OBGYN trainees & consultants agree on the skills required for certification
2️⃣Gen Surgeon consultants had higher expectations than their trainees
1/4
With 🙏 👏
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Lancaster University
Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whittington Health NHS Trust
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Stay tuned, more work around this topic to (hopefully) arrive soon.
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Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Lancaster University
Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whittington Health NHS Trust
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Stay tuned, more work around this topic to (hopefully) arrive soon.
4/4
March 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📣NEW PAPER ALERT‼️
Our OBGYN & Gen Surgeon consultants & specialty trainees survey has been accepted @bmj.com _Open
Key points:
1️⃣OBGYN trainees & consultants agree on the skills required for certification
2️⃣Gen Surgeon consultants had higher expectations than their trainees
1/4
Our OBGYN & Gen Surgeon consultants & specialty trainees survey has been accepted @bmj.com _Open
Key points:
1️⃣OBGYN trainees & consultants agree on the skills required for certification
2️⃣Gen Surgeon consultants had higher expectations than their trainees
1/4
Surgical Skills Interim Report
👉difficulties meeting training competencies
👉perceptions of inadequate training opportunities
👉⬆️pressure delivering care ⬇️protected time for training
🔗https://buff.ly/KBctYLu
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👉difficulties meeting training competencies
👉perceptions of inadequate training opportunities
👉⬆️pressure delivering care ⬇️protected time for training
🔗https://buff.ly/KBctYLu
1/4
March 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Surgical Skills Interim Report
👉difficulties meeting training competencies
👉perceptions of inadequate training opportunities
👉⬆️pressure delivering care ⬇️protected time for training
🔗https://buff.ly/KBctYLu
1/4
👉difficulties meeting training competencies
👉perceptions of inadequate training opportunities
👉⬆️pressure delivering care ⬇️protected time for training
🔗https://buff.ly/KBctYLu
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