Curriculum

EDUCATION
1998: PhD, Dept Neurophysiologi, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen;
1991: MSc, Exercise Physiology, August Krogh Institute, University of Copenhagen;
1984: BSc, Mathematics, H.C. Ørsted Institute, University of Copenhagen

EMPLOYMENTS
2006-: Professor in Experimental Biomechanics, Institute of Sport and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark;
2003-06: Research Professor in Biomechanics and Clinical Exercise Science, Institute of Sport and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark;
1991-2005: Research Assistent, Team Danmark Testcenter, Sports Medicine Research Unit, Bispebjerg Hospital and Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen;

RESEARCH STAYS ABROAD 
2012, 2010, 2008, 2001: Department of Integrative Biology, University of California Berkeley, USA;
1996: Dept. Human Biodynamics, Human Locomotion Lab, University of California Berkeley; USA (6 months)

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 
A total of 340 peer-review articles and book chapters have been published in international scientific journals and text books. In addition, a total of 358 international Conference Abstracts are published in various physiology, sports medicine and biomechanics journals.

Total number of article citations [Web of Science, October 2024]: 22,954 citations, average citations per year: 791.5 (1994-2024), average citations per article: 76.0, H-index: 84; Total citations [Google Scholar, October 2024]: 46,129 citations, H-index: 115, i10 index: 277.

SCIENTIFIC LECTURES AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AND RESEARCH SEMINARS
More than 200 lectures and posters have been presented at national and international scientific meetings. 

SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISOR 
Supervisor for 26 PhD students (2001-), 146 Master students (2000-), 134 Bachelor students (2000-).

REVIEWING FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS
Review work has been conducted for a number of international scientific journals: Frontiers in Physiology, Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Physiology, Journal of Applied Physiology, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Exercise and Sports Science Reviews, Experimental Physiology, Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, Journal of Neurophysiology, Neuroscience Letters, Experimental Brain Research, Muscle & Nerve, Acta Physiologica, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Journal of Experimental Biology, Sports Medicine, Experimental Gerontology, Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Journal of Biomechanics, Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical physiology and functional imaging, Journal of Aging and Health, European Journal of Applied Physiology, International Journal of Sports Medicine, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Sports Sciences, AGE, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Arthritis Research & Therapy, Journal of Sports Science & Medicine (electronic journal), International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering.

RESEARCH AREAS
Scientific research areas comprise (i) Adaptive changes in neuromuscular function and muscle morphology/architecture induced by training and detraining/inactivity, incl. aging and immobilization; (ii) Evaluation of mechanical muscle function (strength, power, RFD) and postural balance in young and old adults; (iii) Effects of resistance training on musculo-skeletal health and neuromuscular function in young and old adults; (iv) Neuromuscular and biomechanical aspects of ACL knee ligament injury in athletes; (v) Myogenic stem cell activation with acute exercise and long-term training; (vi) Use of exercise in rehabilitation and prevention of tendinopathy and muscle-tendon injury; (vii) Athletic performance and exercise/training/biomechanical analysis in elite sports incl. aging master athletes.

UNIVERSITY TEACHING
More than 325 teaching lectures have been given during the last 5 years, including 40+ University Courses and Post Graduate Courses covering Post Doc, PhD, MSc, og BSc levels. Teaching has been given both in Denmark (University of Southern Denmark, University of Copenhagen) and at universities in Europe and abroad (Rome University Institute of Movement Sciences, Italy; UCAM University, Murcia, Spain; University of Salzburg, Austria; University of California Berkeley, USA; University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS (full-length peer reviewed articles and book chapters):

2024

Jønsson AB, Krogh S, Severinsen KE, Aagaard P, Kasch H, Nielsen JF. Feasibility and safety of two weeks of blood flow restriction exercise in individuals with spinal cord injury. J. Spinal Cord Med. in press 2024

Van Hooren B, Aagaard P, Blazevich AJ. Optimizing resistance training for sprint and endurance athletes: Balancing positive and negative adaptations. Sports Med. in press 2024

Jensen KY, Aagaard P, Suetta C, Nielsen JL, Bech RD, Schrøder HD, Christensen J, Simonsen C, Diederichsen LP. High-intensity resistance training improves quality of life, muscle endurance and strength in patients with myositis – a randomised controlled trial. Rheumatol. Int. in press 2024

Ogrezeanu D, Calatayud J, Rodríguez S, Carrasco JJ, Martinez-Valdes E, Casaña J, Cruz-Montecinos C, Andersen LL, Aagaard P, López-Bueno R, Pérez-Alenda S. Acute neuromuscular and perceptual responses to Blood Flow Restriction exercise in adults with severe Hemophilia: a pilot study. Haemophilia in press 2024

Fristrup B, Krustrup P, Kristensen KH, Rasmussen S, Aagaard P. Test-retest reliability of lower limb muscle strength, jump and sprint performance tests in elite female Team Handball players. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 124, 2577-2589, 2024

Hansen SK, Hansen P, Nygaard H, Grønbæk HD, Berry TW, Olsen CM, Aagaard P, Hvid LG, Agergaard J, Dela F, Suetta C. Five days of bed rest in young and old adults: retainment of skeletal muscle mass with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. Physiol. Rep. 12, e16166, 2024

Jensen KY, Nielsen JL, Aagaard P, Jacobsen M, Jørgensen AN, Bech RD, Frandsen U, Diederichsen LP, Schrøder HD. Effects of sporadic inclusion body myositis on skeletal muscle fibre morphology and markers of regeneration and inflammation. Rheumatol. Int. 44, 1077-1087, 2024

Gam BS, Petz AK, Bjerre LR, Bøgild J, Nielsen AB, Sørensen RN, Kolind MI, Gram B, Hansen S, Aagaard P. Inter-session reliability of lower limb muscle strength assessments in adults with obesity eligible for bariatric surgery. Clin. Physiol. Funct. Imaging 44, 303-312, 2024

Van Hooren B, Aagaard P, Monte A, Blazevich AJ. The role of pennation angle and architectural gearing to rate of force development in dynamic and isometric muscle contractions. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 34, e14639, 2024

Jensen KY, Aagaard P, Suetta C, Nielsen JL, Schrøder HD, Grønset C, Simonsen C, Diederichsen LP. Quality of life in patients with myositis is associated with functional capacity, body composition and disease activity – baseline data from a randomised controlled trial. Int. J. Rheum. Dis. 27, e15132, 2024

Oxfeldt M, Bundgård A, Hørmann D, Lind JH, Larsen EB, Aagaard P, Hansen M. Influence of 2nd generation oral contraceptives on muscle recovery following repeated bouts of resistance exercise in trained females. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 56, 499-510, 2024.

Jørgensen SL, Mechlenburg I, Bohn MB, Aagaard P. Sit-to-stand power predicts functional performance and patient-reported outcomes in patients suffering from advanced knee osteoarthritis. A cross-sectional study. Musculoskelet. Sci. Pract. 69, 102899, 2024

Jønsson AB, Krogh S, Laursen HS, Aagaard P, Kasch H, Nielsen JF. Safety and efficacy of blood flow restriction exercise in individuals with neurological disorders: A systematic review. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 34, e14561, 2024

Nielsen JL, Rasmussen JJ, Frandsen MN, Fredberg J, Brandt-Jacobsen NH, Aagaard P, Kistorp C. Higher myonuclei density in muscle fibers persists among former users of anabolic androgenic steroids. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 109, e266-e273, 2024

Bláfoss R, Aagaard P, Clausen T, Andersen LL. Association of objectively measured lifting load with low-back pain, stress, and fatigue: A prospective cohort study. Scand. J. Work Environ. Health 50, 11-21, 2024

Martins EJ, Serrão PRMS, Leonardi-Figueiredo MM, Ravanelli LS, Serenza FS, Mattiello SM, Aagaard P, Mattiello-Sverzut AC. Isokinetic arm and shoulder muscle torque-velocity characteristics in mobility limited children and adolescents with Spina Bifida. Physiother. Theory Pract. 40, 962-972, 2024

Aagaard P, Andersen TR, Krustrup P. Football as Prevention and Treatment: Musculoskeletal disorders. Chap. 5 in Football as Prevention and Treatment - A White Paper Focusing on 10 Non-Communicable Diseases and Risk Factors (Eds: Bennike S, Andersen TR, Krustrup P), Danish Football Association (DBU) & University of Southern Denmark, pp.38-41, 2024

2023

Sørensen B, Aagaard P, Hjortshøj MH, Hansen SK, Suetta C, Couppé C, Magnusson SP, Johannsen FE. Physiological and clinical effects of low-intensity blood-flow restricted resistance exercise compared to standard rehabilitation in adults with knee osteoarthritis - Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 18, e0295666, 2023

Tøien T, Nielsen JL, Berg OK, Brobakken M, Nyberg S, Espedal L, Malmo T, Frandsen U, Aagaard P, Wang E. The impact of life-long strength versus endurance training on muscle fiber morphology and phenotype composition at old age. J. Appl. Physiol. 135, 1360-1371, 2023

Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Bishop C, McLean Z, Morris N, Boon-van Mossel N, Pasanen K, da Silva Torres R, Herzog W. Explosive strength and stretch-shortening-cycle capacity during ACL rehabilitation - Mechanical biomarkers for return to sport and performance readiness. ASPETAR Sports Med. J. 12, 324-331, 2023

Skovgaard Jensen J, Holsgaard-Larsen A, Stengaard Sørensen A, Aagaard P, Bojsen-Møller J. Acute effects of robot-assisted body weight unloading on biomechanical movement patterns during overground walking. J. Biomech. 162, 111862, 2023

Thorsteinsson H, Vigh-Larsen JF, Panduro J, Fristrup B, Kruse DZ, Gliemann L, Egeland M, Olesen J, Aagaard P, Morten MB, Krustrup P, Nybo L, Overgaard K, Mohr M. The recovery of muscle function and glycogen levels following game-play in young elite male ice hockey players. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 33, 2457–2469, 2023

Aagaard P, Raastad T. Strength training for endurance performance. In: Endurance Training - Science and practice (Ed: Mujika I), 2nd Edition (Chap.6, pp.69-79). Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country. Iñigo Mujika S.L.U. 2023

Bláfoss R, Aagaard P, Clausen T, Andersen LL. Effects of consecutive workdays and days off on low-back pain, fatigue, and stress: Prospective cohort study among warehouse and construction workers. Occup. Environ. Med. 80, 650-658, 2023

Jørgensen SL, Kierkegaard-Brøchner S, Bohn MB, Høgsholt M, Aagaard P, Mechlenburg I. Effects of blood-flow restricted exercise versus conventional resistance training in musculoskeletal disorders - A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Sports Sci. Med. Rehab. 15, 141, 2023

Hjortshoej MH, Aagaard P, Storgaard CD, Juneja H, Lundbye-Jensen J, Magnusson SP, Couppé C. Hormonal, immune, and oxidative stress responses to blood flow-restricted exercise. Acta Physiol. 239, e14030, 2023

Johansen MJ, Aagaard P, Gejl KD, Kvorning T, Bojsen-Moller J. Influence of muscle strength, power and rapid force capacity on maximal club head speed in male National Level golfers. J. Sports Sci. 41, 912–924, 2023

Botella J, Schytz CT, Pehrson TF, Hokken R, Laugesen S, Aagaard P, Suetta C, Christensen B, Ørtenblad N, Nielsen J. Increased mitochondrial surface area and cristae density in the skeletal muscle of strength athletes. J. Physiol. 601, 2899-2915,  2023

Götschi T, Held V, Klucker G, Niederöst B, Aagaard P, Spörri J, Passini F, Snedeker J. PIEZO-1 gain-of-function gene variant is associated with elevated tendon stiffness in humans. J. Appl. Physiol. 135, 165-173,  2023

Calatayud J, Ogrezeanu DC, Carrasco JJ, Martinez-Valdes E, Pérez-Alenda S, Cruz-Montecinos C, Andersen LL, Aagaard P, Suso-Martí L, Casaña J. Safety, feasibility and neuromuscular activity of acute low-load resistance exercise with or without blood flow restriction in patients with severe Hemophilia. Eur. J. Haematol. 111, 47–56, 2023

Martins EJ, Mattiello-Sverzut AC, Franco CSB, de Lemos TW, Aagaard P. Muscle strength, rate of torque development and neuromuscular activation of the upper arm muscles in children and adolescents with spina bifida. Clin. Biomech. 102, 105861, 2023

Lewis CTA, Tabrizian L, Nielsen J, Laitila J, Beck TN, Olsen MS, Ognjanovic MM, Aagaard P, Hokken R, Laugesen S, Ingersen A, Andersen JL, Soendenbroe C, Helge JW, Dela F, Larsen S, Sahl RE, Rømer T, Hansen MT, Frandsen J, Suetta C, Ochala J. Physical activity impacts resting skeletal muscle myosin conformation and lowers its ATP consumption. J. Gen. Physiol. 155, e202213268, 2023

Tøien T, Unhjem R, Berg OK, Aagaard P, Wang E. Lifelong strength versus endurance training: Contrasting adaptations in efferent neural drive and spinal α-motoneuron excitability. Exp. Gerontol. 171, 112038, 2023

Bregenhof B, Aagaard P, Nissen N, Creaby MW, Thorlund JB, Jensen C, Torfing T, Holsgaard-Larsen A. The effect of progressive resistance exercise on knee muscle strength and function in participants with persistent hamstring deficiency following ACL reconstruction – a randomized controlled trial. J. Orthop. Sports Phys. Ther. 53, 40-48, 2023

2022

Petersen AK, Zebis MK, Lauridsen HB, Hölmich P, Aagaard P, Bencke J. Impaired one-legged landing balance in young female athletes with previous ankle sprain: a cross-sectional study. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness 62, 1489-1495, 2022

Elam C, Hvid L, Christensen U, Kjær M, Magnusson SP, Aagaard P, Bunketorp-Käll L, Suetta C. Effects of age on muscle power, postural control and functional capacity after short-term immobilization and retraining. J. Musculoskel. Neuronal Interact. 22, 486-497, 2022

Moreno-Pérez V, Penaranda M, Soler A, Lopez-Samanes À, Aagaard P, Del Coso J. Effects of whole-season training and match-play on hip adductor and abductor muscle strength in football players. A pilot study. Sports Health 14, 912-919, 2022

Jørgensen SL, Kierkegaard S, Bagger MB, Aagaard P, Mechlenburg I. Effects of resistance training prior to total hip or knee replacement on postoperative recovery in functional performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front. Sports Act. Living 4, 924307, 2022

Amorim S, Felício AC, Aagaard P, Suetta C, Blauenfeldt RA, Andersen G. Effects of remote ischemic conditioning on cognitive performance: A systematic review. Physiol. Behav. 254, 113893, 2022

Jensen KY, Nielsen JL, Schrøder HD, Jacobsen M, Boyle E, Jørgensen AN, Bech RD, Frandsen U, Aagaard P, Diederichsen LP. Lack of muscle stem cell proliferation and myocellular hypertrophy in sIBM patients following blood-flow restricted resistance training. Neuromusc. Disord. 32, 493-502, 2022

Moesgaard L, Beck MM, Christiansen L, Aagaard P, Lundbye-Jensen J. Effects of periodization on strength and muscle hypertrophy in volume-equated resistance training programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Med. 52,1647-1666, 2022

Petersson N, Langgård Jørgensen S, Kjeldsen T, Mechlenburg I, Aagaard P. Blood flow restricted walking in elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a feasibility study. J. Rehabil. Med. 54, jrm00282, 2022

Centner C, Jerger S, Mallard A, Hermann A, Varvolomeefa E, Gollhofer S, Oesser S, Sticht C, Gretz N, Aagaard P, Nielsen JL, Frandsen U, Suetta C, Gollhofer A, König D. Supplementation of specific collagen peptides following high-load resistance exercise upregulates gene expression in pathways involved in skeletal muscle signal transduction. Front. Physiol. 13, 838004, 2022

Moreno-Pérez V, Rodas G, Peñaranda-Moraga M, López-Samanes Á, Romero-Rodríguez D, Aagaard P, Del Coso J. Effects of football training and match-play on hamstring muscle strength and passive hip and ankle range of motion during the competitive season. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 19, 2897, 2022

Bláfoss R, Rikardo J, Andersen AØ, Hvid LG, Andersen LL, Jensen K, Christensen PM, Kvorning T, Aagaard P. Effects of resistance training cessation on cycling performance in well-trained cyclists: an exploratory study. J. Strength Cond. Res. 36, 796–804, 2022

Jørgensen AN, Jensen KY, Nielsen JL, Frandsen U, Hvid LG, Bjørnshauge M, Diederichsen LP, Aagaard P. Effects of blood-flow restricted resistance training on mechanical muscle function and thigh lean mass in sIBM patients. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 32, 359-371, 2022

Krogh S, Aagaard P, Jønsson AB, Figlewski K, Kasch H. Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on recovery in lower limb muscle strength and gait function following spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial. Spinal Cord 60, 135-141, 2022

Del Vecchio A, Casolo A, Dideriksen JL, Aagaard P, Felici F, Falla D, Farina D. Lack of increased rate of force development after strength training is explained by specific neural, not muscular, motor unit adaptations. J. Appl. Physiol. 132, 84-94, 2022

Krogh S, Jønsson AB, Aagaard P, Kasch H. Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for improving lower limb function in individuals with neurological disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized sham-controlled trials. J. Rehab. Med. 54, jrm00256, 2022

Sánchez-Migallón V, Del Coso J, López-Samanes Á, Navandar A, Aagaard P, Moreno-Pérez V. Effects of consecutive days of match play on maximal hip abductor and adductor strength in female field hockey players. BMC Sports Sci. Med. Rehab. 14:3, 2022

Jordan MJ, Morris N, Nimphius S, Aagaard P, Herzog W. Attenuated lower limb Stretch-Shorten-Cycle capacity in ACL injured versus non-injured female alpine ski racers: Not just a matter of between-limb asymmetry. Front. Sports Act. Living 4, 853701, 2022

Zebis MK, Aagaard P, Andersen LL, Hölmich P, Clausen MB,  Brandt M, Husted RS, Lauridsen HB, Curtis DJ, Bencke J. First-time Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury in adolescent female elite athletes - a prospective cohort study to identify modifiable risk factors. Knee Surg. Sports Traumatol. Arthrosc. 30, 1341-1351, 2022

2021

Alcazar J, Frandsen U, Prokhorova T, Kamper RS, Haddock B, Aagaard P, Suetta C. Changes in systemic GDF15 across the adult lifespan and impact on muscle power: The Copenhagen Sarcopenia Study. J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 12, 1418-1427, 2021

Jørgensen SL, Bojsen-Møller J, Skalgard T, Olsen HB, Aagaard P. Dual versus single force plate analysis of human drop jumping. Translational Sports Med. 4, 637–645, 2021

Alcazar J, Aagaard P, Haddock B, Kamper RS, Hansen SK, Prescott EI, Ara I, Alegre LM, Frandsen U, Suetta C. Assessment of functional sit-to-stand muscle power: cross-sectional trajectories across the lifespan. Exp. Gerontol. 152, 111448, 2021

Jensen KY, Aagaard P, Schrøder HD, Suetta C, Nielsen JL, Boyle E, Diederichsen LP. High-intensity strength training in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open 11, e043793, 2021

Haddock B, Hansen SK, Lindberg U, Nielsen JL, Frandsen U, Aagaard P, Larsson HBW, Suetta C. Exercise induced fluid shifts are distinct to exercise mode and intensity – a comparison of blood flow restricted and free flow resistance exercise. J. Appl. Physiol. 130, 1822-1835, 2021

Sørensen B, Aagaard P, Malchow-Møller L, Zebis MK, Bencke J. Medio-lateral hamstring muscle activity in unilateral vs. bilateral strength exercises in female Team Handball players - A cross-sectional study. Int. J. Sports Phys. Ther. 16, 704-714, 2021

Ishøi L, Krommes K, Nielsen MF, Thornton KB, Hölmich P, Aagaard P, Penalver JJJ, Thorborg K. Hamstring and quadriceps muscle strength in youth to senior elite soccer: A cross-sectional study in 125 players. Int. J. Sports Physiol. Perform. 16, 1538-1544, 2021

Elam C, Aagaard P, Slinde F, Svantesson U, Hulthén L, Magnusson SP, Bunketorp Käll L. The effects of ageing on functional capacity and stretch-shortening cycle muscle power. J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 33, 250-260, 2021

Hokken R, Laugesen S, Aagaard P, Suetta C, Frandsen U, Ørtenblad N, Nielsen J. Subcellular localization- and fibre type-dependent utilization of muscle glycogen during heavy resistance exercise in elite power and Olympic weightlifters. Acta Physiol. 231, e13561, 2021

Müller DC, Boeno FP, Izquierdo M, Aagaard P, Teodoro JL, Grazioli R, Cunha G, Ferrari R, Saez de Asteasu ML, Pinto RS, Cadore EL. Effects of high-intensity interval training combined with traditional strength or power training on functionality and physical fitness in healthy older men: A randomized controlled trial. Exp. Gerontol. 149, 111321, 2021

Amorim S, Rolnick N, Schoenfeld BJ, Aagaard P. Low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction and arterial stiffness in humans: a systematic review. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 31, 498-509, 2021

Junge N, Lundsgaard A, Samozino P, Morin JB, Aagaard P, Nybo L. Force-velocity-power profiling of maximal effort sprinting, jumping and hip thrusting: exploring the importance of force orientation specificity for assessing neuromuscular function. J. Sports Sci. 39, 2115-2122, 2021 

2020

Aagaard P, Bojsen-Møller J, Lundbye-Jensen J. Perspectives for progress in the assessment of neuroplasticity with strength training. Exerc. Sports Sci. Rev. 48, 151-162, 2020

Nielsen JL, Arp KD, Villadsen M, Sommer S, Aagaard P. Rate of force development remains reduced in the knee flexors 3-9 months after ACL reconstruction using medial hamstring autografts – a cross-sectional study. Am. J. Sports Med. 48, 3214-3223, 2020

Fristrup B, Krustrup P, Andersen JL, Hornstrup T, Løwenstein FT, Larsen MA, Helge JW, Póvoas SCA, Aagaard P. Effects of small-sided recreational team handball training on mechanical muscle function, body composition and bone mineralization in untrained young adults – a randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE 15, 0241359, 2020

Haddock B, Hansen SK, Lindberg U, Nielsen JL, Frandsen U, Aagaard P, Larsson HBW, Suetta C. Physiological responses of human skeletal muscle to acute blood flow restricted exercise assessed by multimodal MRI. J. Appl. Physiol. 129, 748–759, 2020

Petersson N, Jørgensen S, Kjeldsen T, Aagaard P, Mechlenburg I. Okklusionsgangtræning som genoptræning til patient med kronisk knæartrose. Ugeskr. Læger (Danish Medical Bulletin) 182, V02200108, 2020

Alcazar J, Kamper RS, Aagaard P, Haddock B, Prescott E, Ara I, Suetta C. Relation between leg extension power and 30-s sit-to-stand muscle power in older adults: validation and translation to functional performance. Sci. Reports 10, 16337, 2020

Jørgensen SL, Bohn MB, Aagaard P, Mechlenburg I. The efficacy of low-load blood flow restricted resistance exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis scheduled for total knee replacement (EXKnee). Protocol for a multicenter, randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open 10:e034376, 2020

Pareja-Blanco F, Rodríguez-Rosell D, Aagaard P, Sánchez-Medina L, Ribas-Serna J, Mora-Custodio R, Otero Esquina C, Yáñez-García JM, González-Badillo JJ. Time course of recovery from resistance exercise with different set configurations. J. Strength Cond. Res. 34, 2867-2876, 2020

Vissing K, Groennebaek T, Wernbom M, Aagaard P, Raastad T. Myocellular adaptations to low-load blood flow restricted resistance training. Exerc. Sports Sci. Rev. 48, 180-187, 2020

Krogh S, Jønsson AB, Vibjerg J, Severinsen K, Aagaard P, Kasch H. Feasibility and safety of 4 weeks of blood flow-restricted exercise in an individual with tetraplegia and known autonomic dysreflexia: a case report. Spinal Cord Ser. Cases 6, 83, 2020

Turpeinen JT, Freitas TT, Rubio-Arias JÁ, Jordan MJ, Aagaard P. Contractile rate of force development after ACL reconstruction - a comprehensive review and meta-analysis. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 30, 1572–1585, 2020

Alcázar J, Aagaard P, Haddock B, Kamper RS, Hansen SK, Prescott EI, Alegre LM, Suetta C. Age- and sex-specific changes in lower-limb muscle power throughout the lifespan. J. Gerontol. Med. Sci. 75, 1369-1378, 2020

Nielsen JL, Frandsen U, Jensen KY, Prokhorova T, Dalgaard LB, Bech RD, Nygaard T, Suetta C, Aagaard P. Skeletal muscle microvascular changes in response to short-term blood-flow restricted training - exercise-induced adaptations and signs of perivascular stress. Front. Physiol. 11, 556, 2020

Hansen SK, Ratzer J, Nielsen JL, Suetta C, Karlsen A, Kvorning T, Frandsen U, Aagaard P. Effects of alternating blood-flow restricted training and heavy-load resistance training on myofiber morphology and mechanical muscle function. J. Appl. Physiol. 128, 1523-1532, 2020

Skovlund S, Aagaard P, Larsen P, Svensson RB, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP, Couppé C. The effect of low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction on chronic patellar tendinopathy – a case series. Translational Sports Med. 3, 342–352, 2020

Grønfeldt BM, Nielsen JL, Mieritz RM, Lund H, Aagaard P. Effect of blood-flow restricted vs. heavy-load strength training on muscle strength: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 30, 837-848, 2020

Wernbom M, Schoenfeld B, Paulsen G, Bjørnsen T, Cumming KT, Aagaard P, Clark BC, Raastad T. Can blood flow restricted exercise cause muscle damage? Commentary on Blood flow restriction exercise: Considerations of methodology, application, and safety. Front. Physiol. 11, 243, 2020

Müller DC, Izquierdo M, Boeno FP, Aagaard P, Teodoro JL, Grazioli R, Radaelli R, Bayer H, Neske R, Pinto RS, Cadore EL. Adaptations in mechanical muscle function, muscle morphology and aerobic power to high-intensity endurance training combined with either traditional or power strength training in older adults: a randomized clinical trial. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 120, 1165-1117, 2020

Bourne M, Schuermans J, Witvrouw E, Aagaard P, Shield A. Neuromuscular factors related to hamstring muscle function, performance and injury. Chap. 5 in Prevention and Rehabilitation of Hamstring Injuries (Eds: Thorborg K, Opar D Shields A), pp.117-143, Springer Nature, 2020

Huseth K, Aagaard P, Gutke A, Karlson J, Tranberg R. Assessment of neuromuscular activity during maximal isometric contraction in supine vs standing body positions. J. Electromyogr. Kinesiol. 50, 102365, 2020

Wernbom M, Aagaard P. Muscle fibre activation and fatigue with low-load blood flow restricted resistance exercise – An integrative physiology review. Acta Physiol. 228, e13302, 2020

Vlachopoulos D, Williams CA, Helge EW, Aagaard P, Jørgensen NR, Krustrup P. Football for promotion of bone health across the lifespan. Chap. 3 in Football as Medicine: Prescribing Football for Global Health Promotion (Eds.Krustrup P, Parnell D), Routledge, New York, pp. 41-57, 2020

2019

Bláfoss R, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Physical and psychosocial work environmental risk factors of low-back pain: Protocol for a 1 year prospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskelet. Disord. 20, 626, 2019

Jensen KY, Jacobsen M, Schrøder HD, Aagaard P, Nielsen JL, Jørgensen A, Boyle E, Bech RD, Rosmark S, Diederichsen L, Frandsen U. The immune system in sporadic inclusion body myositis patients is not compromised by blood-flow restricted exercise training. Arthritis Res. Ther. 21, 293, 2019

Mertz KH, Reitelseder S, Jensen M, Lindberg J, Hjulmand M, Schucany A, Andersen SB, Bechshoeft RL, Jakobsen MD, Bieler T, Beyer N, Lindberg J, Aagaard P, Holm L. Influence of between-limb asymmetry in muscle mass, strength and power on functional capacity in healthy older adults. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 29, 1901-1908, 2019

Suetta C, Haddock B, Alcazar J, Noerst T, Hansen O, Ludvig H, Kamper RS, Schnohr P, Prescott E, Andersen LL, Frandsen U, Aagaard P, Bülow J, Hovind P, Simonsen L. The Copenhagen Sarcopenia Study: Lean mass, strength, power and physical function in a Danish cohort aged 20-93 years. J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 10, 1316-1329, 2019

Zebis MK, Sanderhoff C, Andersen LL, Fernandes L, Møller M, Ageberg E, Myklebust G, Aagaard P, Bencke J. Acute neuromuscular activity in selected injury prevention exercises with app-based versus personal on-site instruction: A randomized cross-sectional study. J. Sports Med. 2019, 1415305, 2019

Hansen OH, Hvid LG, Aagaard P, Jensen K. Mechanical lower limb muscle function and its association with performance in elite team gymnasts. Sci. Gymnast. J. 11, 163 - 174, 2019

Ishøi L, Aagaard P, Nielsen MF, Thornton KB, Krommes KK, Hölmich P, Thorborg K. The influence of hamstring muscle peak torque and rate of torque development on sprinting performance in football players: a cross-sectional study. Int. J. Sports Physiol. Perform. 14, 665-673, 2019

2018

Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Herzog W. A Comparison of Lower Limb Stiffness and Mechanical Muscle Function in Elite, Adolescent and ACL Reconstructed Alpine Ski Racers/Ski Cross Athletes. J. Sport Health Sci. 7, 416-424, 2018  

Aagaard P. Spinal and supraspinal control of motor function during maximal eccentric muscle contraction: Effects of resistance training. J.  Sport Health Sci. 7, 282-293, 2018 

Aagaard P. Autogenic recurrent Renshaw inhibition is elevated in human spinal motor neurons during maximal eccentric muscle contraction in vivo [Editorial]. Acta Physiologica 223, e13107, 2018  

Rodríguez-Rosell D, Pareja-Blanco F, Aagaard P, José González-Badillo JJ. Physiological and methodological aspects of rate of force development assessment in human skeletal muscle. J. Clin. Physiol. Funct. Imaging 38, 743-762, 2018 

Jørgensen AN, Aagaard P, Frandsen U, Eleanor B, Diederichsen LP. Blood-flow restricted resistance training in patients with sporadic inclusion body myositis: A randomised controlled trial. Scand. J. Rheumatol. 47, 400-409, 2018 

Ishøi L. Hölmich P, Aagaard P, Thorborg K, Bandholm T, Serner A. Effects of the Nordic Hamstring exercise on sprint capacity in male football players: a randomized controlled trial. J. Sports Sci. 36, 1663-1672, 2018 

Bencke J, Aagaard P, Zebis MK. Muscle activation during ACL injury risk movements in young female athletes: a narrative review. Front. Physiol. 9, 445, 2018 

Hvid LG, Aagaard P, Ørtenblad N, Kjaer M, Suetta C. Plasticity in central neural drive with short-term disuse and recovery - effects on muscle strength and influence of aging. Exp. Gerontol. 106, 145-153, 2018 

Husted RS, Bencke J, Hölmich P, Andersen LL, Thorborg K, Bandholm T, Jakobsen BG, Lauridsen HB, Myklebust G, Aagaard P, Zebis MK. Maximal hip and knee muscle strength are not related to neuromuscular pre-activity during sidecutting manuever: A cross-sectional study. Int. J. Sports Phys. Therap. 13, 66-76, 2018 

Ishøi L, Clausen MB, Aagaard P. Inappropriate methods and flawed conclusion in: Can resistance training enhance the rapid forc development in unloaded dynamic isoinertial multi-joint movements? A Systematic Review. J. Strength Cond. Res. 32, e1-e2, 2018 

Krustrup P, Helge EW, Hansen PR, Aagaard P, Hagman MVA, Thomsen MBR, Sousa M, Mohr M. Effects of recreational football on women’s fitness and health - adaptations and mechanisms.  Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 118, 11-32, 2018 

Bregenhof B, Jørgensen U, Aagaard P, Nissen N, Creaby MW, Thorlund JB, Jensen C, Torfing T, Holsgaard-Larsen A.The effect of targeted exercise on knee muscle function in patients with persistent hamstring deficiency following ACL reconstruction: Study protocol or a randomized controlled trial. Trials 19, 75, 2018

Pareja-Blanco F, Rodríguez-Rosell D, Aagaard P, Sánchez-Medina L, Ribas-Serna J, Mora-Custodio R, Otero-Esquina C, Yáñez-García JM, González-Badillo JJ. Time course of recovery from resistance exercise with different set configurations. J. Strength Cond. Res. in press 2019

2017 

Setuain I, Izquierdo M, Idoate F, Bikandi E, Gorostiaga EM, Aagaard P, Cadore EL, Alfaro-Adrián J. Differential effects of two rehabilitation programs following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J. Sport Rehab. 26, 544-555 2017 

Jørgensen AN, Aagaard P, Nielsen JL, Christiansen M, Hvid LG, Frandsen U, Diederichsen LP. Physical function and muscle strength in sporadic inclusion body myositis. Muscle Nerve 56, E50-E56, 2017 

Krommes K, Petersen J, Nielsen MB, Aagaard P, Hölmich P, Thorborg P. Sprint and jump performance in elite male soccer players following a 10-week Nordic Hamstring exercise protocol - A randomised pilot study. BMC Research Notes 10, 669, 2017 

Jordan MJ, Doyle-Baker P, Heard M, Aagaard P, Herzog W. A Retrospective Analysis of Concurrent Pathology in ACL Reconstructed Knees of Elite Alpine Ski Racers. Orthop. J. Sports Med. 5, 2325967117714756, 1-7, 2017 

Nielsen JL, Aagaard P, Prokhorova T, Nygaard T, Bech RD, Suetta C, Frandsen U. Blood-flow restricted training leads to myocelullar macrophage infiltration and upregulation of heat-shock proteins, but no apparent muscle damage. J. Physiol. 595.14, 4857-73, 2017 

Martín-Hernández J, Ruiz J, Herrero JA, Loenneke JP, Aagaard P, Cristi C, Marín PJ. Adaptation of perceptual responses to low load blood flow restriction training. J. Strength Cond. Res. 31, 765-772, 2017 

Zebis MK, Andersen CH, Bencke J, Ørntoft C, Linnebjerg C, Hölmich P, Thorborg K, Aagaard P , Andersen LL. Neuromuscular coordination deficit persists 12 months after ACL reconstruction - but can be modulated by 6 weeks of kettlebell training: A case study in Women’s elite soccer. Case Rep. Orthop. 4269575, 2017 

Nielsen JL, Frandsen U, Prokhorova T, Bech RD, Nygaard T, Suetta C, Aagaard P. Delayed effect of blood flow restricted resistance training on rapid force capacity. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 49, 1157–1167, 2017 

Barner Dalgaard L, Djurtoft JB, Bech RD, Nielsen JL, Jørgensen LH, Schrøder HD, Frandsen U, Aagaard P, Hvid LG. Influence of resistance training on neuromuscular function and physical capacity in ALS patients. J. Neurodegener. Dis. 1436519, 1-8, 2017 

Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Herzog W. ACL injury/re-injury in alpine ski racing: a narrative review. Open Access J. Sports Med. 8, 71–83, 2017 

Hvid LG, Brocca L, Ørtenblad N, Suetta C, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Bottinelli R, Pellegrino MA. Myosin content of single muscle fibers following short-term disuse and active recovery in young and old healthy men. Exp. Gerontol. 87, 100–107, 2017 

Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Herzog W. Asymmetry and thigh muscle co-activity in fatigued ACL reconstructed Elite Skiers. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 49, 11-20, 2017 

Aagaard P, Andersen JL. Eccentric training as treatment of muscle-tendon injury. In Science and Football VIII (Proc. 8th World Congress on Science and Football), Routledge, New York, pp. 119-126, 2017 

Andersen JL, Aagaard P. Muscle Power training in soccer. In Science and Football VIII (Proc. 8th World Congress on Science and Football), Routledge, New York, pp. 5-12, 2017

2016

Setuain I, Izquierdo M, Idoate F, Bikandi E, Gorostiaga EM, Aagaard P, Cadore EL, Alfaro-Adrián J. Differential effects of two rehabilitation programs following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J. Sport Rehab. 19, 1-37, 2016 

Jensen HB, Nielsen JL, Ravnborg M, Dalgas U, Aagaard P, Stenager E. Effect of slow release-Fampridine on muscle strength, rate of force development, functional capacity and cognitive function in an enriched population of MS patients. A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. Mult. Scler. Relat. Disord. 10, 137-144, 2016  

Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Brandt M, Jay K, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Strength training improves fatigue resistance and self-rated health in workers with chronic pain: A randomized controlled trial. BioMed Res. Int. 4137918, 1-11, 2016

Maffiuletti NA, Aagaard P, Blazevich AJ, Folland J, Tillin N, Duchateau J. Rate of force development: Physiological and methodological considerations. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 116, 1091-1116, 2016

Mackey AL, Rasmussen LK, Kadi F, Schjerling P, Helmark IC, Ponsot E, Aagaard P, Durigan JLQ, Kjaer M. Regeneration of human skeletal muscle: early Notch-activation of satellite cells and the late remodelling of myofibres and extracellular matrix genes are altered by ingestion of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. FASEB J. 30, 2266-2281, 2016

Husted RS, Bencke J, Andersen LL, Myklebust G, Kallemose T, Lauridsen HB, Hölmich P, Aagaard P, Zebis MK.. A comparison of hamstring muscle activity during different screening tests for non-contact ACL injury. Knee 23, 362-366, 2016

Zebis MK, Andersen LL, Brandt M, Myklebust G, Bencke J, Lauridsen HB, Bandholm T, Thorborg K, Hölmich P, Aagaard P. Effects of evidence-based prevention training on neuromuscular and biomechanical risk factors for ACL injury in adolescent female athletes: A randomized controlled trial. Br. J. Sports Med. 50, 552-557, 2016  

Jørgensen AN, Aagaard P, Nielsen JL, Frandsen U, Diederichsen LP. Effects of Blood flow restricted resistance training on muscle function in a 74 year-old male with sporadic inclusion body myositis: a case report. Clin. Physiol. Funct. Imaging in press 2016

Terzis G, Spengos K, Methenitis S, Aagaard P, Karandreas N, Bogdanis G. Early phase interference between low-intensity running and power training in moderately-trained females. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. in press 2016 

Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Andersen LL, Andersen TR, Randers MB, Helge JW, Suetta C, Schmidt JF, Bangsbo J, Krustrup P, Aagaard P. Positive effects of 1-year football and strength training on mechanical muscle function and functional capacity in elderly men. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. in press 2016

Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Brandt M, Jay K, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Associations between biopsychosocial factors and chronic upper limb pain among slaughterhouse workers: cross sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet. Disord. 17, 104, 2016

Couppé C, Svensson RB, Kongsgaard M, Kovanen V, Grosset J-F, Snorgaard O, Bencke J, Larsen JO, Bandholm T, Christensen TM, Boesen A, Helmark IC, Aagaard P, Kjær M, Magnusson SP. Human Achilles tendon glycation and function in diabetes. J. Appl. Physiol. 120, 130-137, 2016

Jakobsen MD, Brandt M, Sundstrup E, Jay K, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Reliability of mechanical trunk responses during known and unknown trunk perturbations. J. Appl. Biomech. 32, 86-92, 2016

Oliveira AS, Corvino RB, Caputo F, Aagaard P, Denadai BS. Effects of fast-velocity eccentric resistance training on early and late rate of force development. Eur. J. Sport Sci. 16, 199-205, 2016

2015

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Brandt M, Jay K, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Physical exercise at the workplace prevents deterioration of work ability among healthcare workers: cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health 15, 1174, 1-9, 2015

Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Herzog W. Lower limb asymmetry in mechanical muscle function: a comparison between ski racers with and without ACL reconstruction. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 25, e301-309, 2015

Jespersen JG, Mikkelsen UR, Nedergaard AN, Thorlund JB, Schjerling P, Suetta C, Christensen PA, Aagaard P. Alterations in molecular muscle mass regulators after 8 days immobilizing Special Forces mission. Scand. J. Med Sci. Sports 25, 175-83, 2015

Lenskjold A, Kongsgaard M, Larsen JO, Nielsen RH, Kovanen V, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. The influence of physical activity during youth on structural and functional properties of the Achilles tendon. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 25, 25-31, 2015

Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Herzog W. Rapid Hamstrings/Quadriceps strength in ACL reconstructed elite alpine ski racers. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 47, 109-119, 2015

Bojsen-Møller J, Larsson B, Aagaard P. Physical requirements in Olympic sailing. Eur. J. Sports Sci. 15, 220-227 2015 

Michalsik LB, Aagaard P, Madsen K. Technical activity profile and influence of body anthropometry on playing performance in female elite Team Handball. J. Strength Cond. Res. 29, 1126-1138, 2015

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Brandt M, Jay K, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Effect of workplace- versus home-based physical exercise on musculoskeletal pain among healthcare workers: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Scand. J. Work Environ. Health 41, 153-163, 2015

Michalsik LB, Madsen K, Aagaard P. Technical match characteristics and influence of body anthropometry on playing performance in male elite Team Handball. J. Strength Cond. Res. 29, 416–428, 2015

Michalsik LB, Madsen K, Aagaard P. Physiological capacity and physical testing in male elite Team Handball. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness 55, 415-429, 2015  

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Brandt M, Jay K, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Physical exercise at the workplace reduces perceived physical exertion during healthcare work: cluster randomized controlled trial. Scand. J. Public Health 43, 713-720, 2015

Michalsik LB, Aagaard P. Physical demands in elite Team handball: Comparisons between male and female players. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness 55, 878-891, 2015

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Brandt M, Jay K, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Effect of workplace- versus home-based physical exercise on muscle response to sudden trunk perturbation among healthcare workers: a cluster randomized controlled trial. BioMed Res. Int. 902896, 1-11, 2015

2014 

Jordan M, Aagaard P, Herzog W. A return to skiing envelope of function for anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed elite Alpine ski racers. In Science and Skiing VI (Eds: Müller E et al), Meyer & Meyer Sport Ltd, Maidenhead, UK, pp 187-195, 2014 

Holsgaard-Larsen A, Jensen C, Aagaard P. Subjective vs. objective predictors of functional knee joint performance in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed patients - do we need both? Knee 21, 1139-1144, 2014

Blazevich AJ, Cannavan D, Waugh C, Miller S, Thorlund JB, Aagaard P, Kay A. Range of Motion, neuromechanical and architectural adaptations to plantar flexor stretch training in humans. J. Appl. Physiol. 117, 452-462, 2014 

Boesen AP, Dideriksen K, Couppé C, Magnusson SP, Schjerling P, Aagaard P, Boesen M, Kjaer M, Langberg H. Effect of growth hormone on aging connective tissue in muscle and tendon – gene expression, morphology and function following immobilization and rehabilitation. J. Appl. Physiol. 116, 192-203, 2014

Mieritz RM, Hartvigsen J, Boyle E, Jakobsen MD, Aagaard P, Bronfort G. Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients - A secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial. Spine J. 14, 2618-2627, 2014

Mieritz RM, Jakobsen MD, Aagaard P, Brondford G, Hartvigsen J. Reliability and measurement error of sagittal spinal motion parameters in 220 chronic low back pain patients using a 3D measurement device. Spine J. 14, 1835-1843, 2014

Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Andersen CH, Jay K, Persson R, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Effect of two contrasting interventions on upper limb chronic pain and disability: A randomized controlled trial. Pain Phys. 17, 145-154, 2014

Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Brandt M, Jay K, Persson R, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Workplace strength training prevents deterioration of work ability among workers with chronic pain and work disability: a randomized controlled trial. Scand. J. Work Environ. Health 40, 244-251, 2014

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Brandt M, Kristensen AZ, Jay K, Stelter R, Lavendt E, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Effect of workplace- versus home-based physical exercise on pain in healthcare workers: study protocol for a single blinded cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet. Disord. 15, 119, 1-9, 2014

Bieler T, Sobol NA, Andersen LL, Kiel P, Løfholm P, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP, Krogsgaard MR, Beyer N. The effects of high- versus low-intensity resistance training on recovery after ACL-reconstruction. Biomed Res. Int. 278512, 1-11, 2014

Andersen TR, Schmidt JF, Nielsen JJ, Randers MB, Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Andersen LL, Suetta C, Aagaard P, Bangsbo J, Krustrup P. Effect of football or strength training on functional ability and physical performance in elderly untrained men. Scand. J. Med Sci. Sports 24 (Suppl 1), 76-85, 2014

Edwén CE, Thorlund JB, Magnusson SP, Slinde F, Svantesson U, Hulthén L, Aagaard P. Stretch-shortening cycle muscle power in women and men aged 18-81 years: Influence of age and gender. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 24, 717-726, 2014

Couppé C, Svensson RB, Grosset J-F, Kovanen V, Nielsen RH, Olsen MR, Larsen J, Praet S, Skovgaard D, Hansen M, Aagaard P, Kjær M, Magnusson SP. Life-long endurance running is associated with reduced glycation and mechanical stress in connective tissue. AGE 36, 9665, 1-19, 2014 

Hvid LG, Suetta C, Nielsen JH, Jensen MM, Frandsen U, Ørtenblad N, Kjaer M, Aagaard P. Aging impairs the recovery in mechanical muscle function following 4 days of disuse. Exp. Gerontol. 52, 1-8, 2014

Michalsik LB, Madsen K, Aagaard P. Match performance and physiological capacity of female elite Team Handball players. Int. J. Sports Med. 35, 595–607, 2014 

Jørgensen MG, Laessoe U, Hendriksen C, Nielsen OBF, Aagaard P. Intra-rater reproducibility and validity of Nintendo Wii balance testing in community-dwelling older adults. J. Aging Phys. Activ. 22, 269-275, 2014

Holsgaard-Larsen A, Jensen C, Mortensen NHM, Aagaard P. Concurrent assessments of lower limb loading patterns, mechanical muscle strength and functional performance in ACL-patients - A cross-sectional study. Knee 21, 66-73, 2014

2013

Suetta C, Frandsen U, Mackey AL, Jensen L, Hvid LG, Beyer ML, Petersson SJ, Schrøder HD, Andersen JL, Aagaard P, Schjerling P, Kjaer M. Aging is associated with diminished muscle re-growth and myogenic precursor cell expansion in the early recovery phase after immobility-induced atrophy in human skeletal muscle. J. Physiol. 591, 3789-3804, 2013

Lønbro S, Dalgas U, Primdahl H, Johansen J, Nielsen JL, Aagaard P, Hermann AP, Overgaard J, Overgaard K. Progressive resistance training rebuilds lean body mass in head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy – Results from the randomized DAHANCA 25B trial. Radiother. Oncol. 108, 314 319, 2013

Oliveira AS, Caputo F, Aagaard P, Corvino RB, Gonçalves M, Denadai BS. Isokinetic eccentric resistance training prevents loss in mechanical muscle function after running. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 113, 2301-2311, 2013

Jørgensen MG, Laessoe U, Hendriksen C, Nielsen OBF, Aagaard P. Efficacy of Nintendo Wii training on mechanical leg muscle function and postural balance in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized, controlled trial. J. Gerontol. Med. Sci. 68, 845-852, 2013

Vinther A, Alkjær T, Kanstrup IL, Zerahn B, Ekdahl C, Jensen K, Holsgaard-Larsen A, Aagaard P. Slide-based Ergometer rowing:Effects on force production and neuromuscular activity. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 23, 635-644, 2013

Michalsik LB, Aagaard P, Madsen K. Locomotion characteristics and match-Induced impairments in physical performance in male elite Team Handball players. Int. J. Sports Med. 34, 590-599, 2013

Hansen M, Couppé C, Hansen CE, Skovgaard D, Kovanen V, Larsen JO, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP, Kjær M. Impact of oral contraceptive use and menstrual phases on patellar tendon morphology, biochemical composition and biomechanical properties in female athletes. J. Appl. Physiol. 114, 998-1008, 2013

Agergaard J, Reitelseder S, Pedersen TG, Døssing S, Schjerling P, Langberg H, Miller BF, Aagaard P, Kjær M, Holm L. Myogenic, matrix and growth factor mRNA expression in human skeletal muscle: effect of contraction intensity and feeding. Muscle Nerve 347, 748-759, 2013

Couppé C, Kongsgaard M, Aagaard P, Vinther A, Boesen M, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP . Differences in tendon properties in elite badminton players with or without patellar tendinopathy. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 23, e89-95, 2013

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Andersen CH, Aagaard P, Andersen LL Muscle activity during leg strengthening exercise using free weights and elastic resistance: Effects of ballistic vs controlled contractions. Hum. Mov. Sci. 32, 65-78 2013

Hansen P, Kovanen V, Hölmich P, Krogsgaard M, Hansson P, Dahl M, Hald M, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Micromechanical properties and collagen composition of ruptured human achilles tendon. Am. J. Sports Med. 41, 437-443, 2013

Hvid LG, Suetta C, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Frandsen U, Ørtenblad N. Four days of muscle disuse impairs single fiber contractile function in young and old healthy men. Exp. Gerontol. 48, 154-161, 2013

Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Andersen CH, Jay K, Persson R, Aagaard P, Andersen LL. Participatory ergonomic intervention versus strength training on chronic pain and work disability in slaughterhouse workers: study protocol for a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet. Disord. 14, 67-82, 2013

2012

Aagaard P, Raastad T. Strength training for endurance performance. Chap. 6 in Endurance training – Science and Practice (Ed: Mujika I), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country: Iñigo Mujika S.L.U, pp. 51-59, 2012

Aagaard P. Hyperactivation of myogenic satellite cells with blood-flow restricted exercise. In: 8th International Conference on Strength Training (Eds: Wiig H, Raastad T, Hallén J, et al), pp. 29-32, Oslo, 2012

Suetta C, Frandsen U, Jensen L, Munk Jensen M, Jespersen JG, Hvid LG, Bayer M, Petersson SJ, Schrøder HD, Andersen JL, Heinemeier KM, Aagaard P, Schjerling P, Kjaer M. Aging affects the transcriptional regulation of human skeletal muscle atrophy. PLoS One 7, e51238, 1-13, 2012

Nielsen JL, Aagaard P, Nygaard T, Dueholm Bech R, Hvid LG, Wernbom M, Suetta C, Frandsen U. Proliferation of myogenic stem cells in human skeletal muscle in response to low-load resistance training with blood-flow restriction. J. Physiol. 590.17, 4351– 4361, 2012

Couppé C, Suetta C, Kongsgaard M, Justesen L, Hvid L, Aagaard P, Kjær M, Magnusson SP. The effects of immobilization on the mechanical properties of the patellar tendon in younger and older men. Clin. Biomech. (Bristol, Avon) 27, 949-954, 2012

Hanson P, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP. Biomechanical properties of isolated collagen fascicles obtained from the iliopsoas and Achilles tendons in young Black and White males. Ann. Anat. 194, 457– 460, 2012
Alkjær T, Simonsen EB, Magnusson SP, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Aagaard P. Antagonist muscle moment is increased in ACL deficient subjects during maximal dynamic knee extension. Knee 19, 633-639, 2012

Kamandulis S, Snieckus A, Venckunas T, Aagaard P, Masiulis N, Skurvydas A. Rapid increase in training load affects markers of skeletal muscle damage and mechanical performance. J. Strength Cond. Res. 26, 2953-2561, 2012

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Randers MB, Kjær M, Andersen LL, Krustrup P, Aagaard P. The effect of strength training, recreational soccer and running exercise on stretch-shortening cycle muscle performance during countermovement jumping. Hum. Mov. Sci. 31, 970-86, 2012

Thorlund JB, Aagaard P, Roos EM. Muscle strength and functional performance in patients at high risk of knee osteoarthritis: A Follow-up Study. Knee Surg. Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 20, 1110-1117, 2012

Thorlund JB, Damgaard J, Roos EM, Aagaard P. Neuromuscular Function during a Forward Lunge in Meniscectomized Patients. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 44, 1358–1365, 2012

Jørgensen MG, Rathleff MS, Laessoe U, Caserotti P, Nielsen OBF, Aagaard P. Time-of-day influences postural balance in older adults. Gait Posture 35, 653-657, 2012

Myburgh C, Hartvigsen J, Aagaard P, Holsgaard-Larsen A. Skeletal muscle contractility, self-reported pain and tissue sensitivity in females with neck/shoulder pain and upper Trapezius myofascial trigger points- a randomized intervention study. Chiropract. Man. Therap. 20, 36-44, 2012

2011

Aagaard P, Andersen JL, Bennekou M, Larsson B, Olesen JL, Crameri R, Magnusson SP, Kjær M. Effects of resistance training on endurance capacity and muscle fiber composition in young top-level cyclists. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 21, e298-307, 2011

Hvid LG, Ørtenblad N, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Suetta C. Effects of ageing on single muscle fibre contractile function following short-term immobilisation. J. Physiol. 589.19, 4745-4757, 2011

Jensen C, Aagaard P, Overgaard S. Recovery in mechanical muscle strength following resurfacing versus standard total hip arthroplasty – a randomized clinical trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 19, 1108-1116, 2011

Carroll C, Dickinson J, LeMoine J, Haus J, Weinheimer E, Hollon C, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP, Trappe T. Influence of acetaminophen and ibuprofen on in vivo patellar tendon adaptations to knee extensor resistance exercise in older adults. J. Appl. Physiol. 111, 508-515, 2011

Thorlund JB, Jakobsen O, Madsen T, Christensen PA, Nedergaard A, Andersen JL, Suetta C, Aagaard P. Changes in muscle strength and morphology after muscle unloading in Special Forces Missions. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 21, e56-63, 2011

Zebis MK, Bencke J, Andersen LL, Alkjaer T, Suetta C, Mortensen P, Kjaer M, Aagaard P. Acute fatigue impairs neuromuscular activity of anterior cruciate ligament-agonist muscles in female team handball players. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 21, 833–840, 2011

Thorlund JB, Roos EM, Aagaard P. Neuromuscular function during stair descent in meniscectomized patients and controls. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 43, 1272-1279, 2011

Petersen SG, Beyer N, Hansen M, Holm L, Aagaard P, Mackey AL, Kjaer M. Nonsteroidal anti Inflammatory drug or glucosamine reduced pain and improved muscle strength with resistance training in a randomized controlled trial of knee osteoarthritis patients. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 92, 1185-1193, 2011

Kongsgaard M, Nielsen CH, Hegnsvad S, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP. Mechanical properties of the human Achilles tendon, in vivo. Clin. Biomech. (Bristol, Avon) 26, 772-777, 2011

Zebis MK, Andersen LL, Ellingsgaard H, Aagaard P. Rapid hamstring/quadriceps force capacity in male vs. female elite soccer players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 25, 1989-1993, 2011

Kamandulis S, Skurvydas A, Sniečkus A, Masiulis N, Aagaard P, Dargevičiutė G, Brazaitis M. Monitoring markers of muscle damage during a 3wk periodized drop-jump exercise programme. J. Sports Sci. 29, 345-353, 2011

Holsgaard Larsen A, Caserotti P, Puggaard L, Aagaard P. Stair ascent performance in elderly females – effect of explosive strength training on speed, ground forces, and neuromuscular activity. J. Aging Phys. Activ. 19, 117-136, 2011

Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Krustrup P, Aagaard P. The effect of recreational soccer training and running on postural balance in untrained men. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 111, 521–530, 2011

2010

Aagaard P. Neural Adaptations to Resistance Exercise. Chap. 2.1 in Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications (Eds: Cardinale M, Newton R, Nosaka K), Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 105-124, 2010

Aagaard P, Andersen JL. Effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20 (Suppl. 2): 124–132, 2010

Aagaard P, Suetta C, Caserotti P, Magnusson SP, Kjær M. Role of the nervous system in sarcopenia and muscle atrophy with aging - strength training as a countermeasure. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20, 49-64, 2010

Aagaard P. The use of eccentric strength training to enhance maximal muscle strength, explosive force (RDF) and muscular power – consequences for athletic performance. Open Sports Sci. J. 3, 52-55, 2010

Noorkoiv M, Stavnbo A, Aagaard P, Blazevich A. In vivo assessment of muscle fascicle length by extended field-of-view ultrasonography. J. Appl. Physiol. 109, 1974-1979 2010

Hvid LG, Aagaard P, Justesen L, Beyer M, Andersen JL, Ørtenblad N, Kjaer M, Suetta C. Effects of aging on muscle mechanical function and muscle fiber morphology during short-term immobilization and subsequent retraining. J. Appl. Physiol. 109, 1628-1634, 2010

Nielsen J, Suetta C, Hvid LG, Schrøder HD, Aagaard P, Ørtenblad N. Subcellular localization dependent decrements in skeletal muscle glycogen and mitochondria content following short-term disuse in young and old men. Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 299, E1053-E1060, 2010

Nybo L, Sundstrup E, jakobsen MD, Mohr M, Hornstrup T, Simonsen L, Bülow J, Randers MB, Nielsen JJ, Aagaard P, Krustrup P. High-intensity training vs. traditional exercise interventions for promoting health. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 42, 1951-1958, 2010

Thorlund JB, Aagaard P, Roos EM. Thigh muscle strength, functional capacity and self-reported function in patients at high risk of knee osteoarthritis compared to controls. Arthritis Care & Research 62, 1244–1251, 2010

Andersen JL, Aagaard P. Effects of strength training on muscle fiber types and size: Consequences for athletes training for high-intensity sport. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20 (Suppl. 2): 117–123, 2010

Holsgaard-Larsen A, Myburgh C, Hartvigsen J, Rasmussen C, Hartvig M, Marstrand K, Aagaard P. Standardized simulated palpation training - Development of a palpation trainer and assessment of palpatory skills in experienced and inexperienced clinicians. Manual Therapy 15, 254-260, 2010

Krustrup P, Aagaard P, Nybo L, Mohr M, Bangsbo J. Recreational football as a health promoting activity: a topical review. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20 (Suppl.1), 1–13, 2010

Helge EW, Aagaard P, Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Randers MB, Karlsson KM, Krustrup P.Recreational football training decreases risk factors for bone fractures in untrained premenopausal women. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20 (Suppl.1), 31–39, 2010

Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Andersen JL, Randers MB, Petersen J, Suetta C, Aagaard P, Krustrup P. Muscle function and postural balance in lifelong trained male footballers compared to sedentary elderly men and youngsters. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20 (Suppl.1), 90–97, 2010

Krustrup P, Hansen PR, Andersen LJ, Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup, Randers MB Christiansen L, Helge EW, Pedersen MT, Søgaard P, Dvorak J, Junge A, Aagaard P, Bangsbo J. Long-term musculo-skeletal and cardiac health effects of recreational football and running for premenopausal women. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20 (Suppl.1), 58–71, 2010

Kongsgaard M, Qvortrup K, Larsen J, Aagaard P, Doessing S, Hansen P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Fibril morphology and tendon mechanical properties in patellar tendinopathy: effects of heavy slow resistance training. Am. J. Sports Med. 38, 749-756, 2010

Petersen SG, Saxne T, Heinegard D, Hansen M, Holm L, Koskinen S, Stordal C, Christensen H, Aagaard P, Kjaer M. Glucosamine but not iboprofen alters cartilage turnover in osteoarthritis patients in response to physical training. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 18, 34-40, 2010

Andersen LL, Andersen JL, Zebis MK, Aagaard P. Early and Late Rate of Force Development: Differential adaptive responses to resistance training? Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 20, e162-e169, 2010

Hansen P, Haraldsson B, Aagaard P, Kovanen V, Avery N, Qvortrup K, Larsen J, Krogsgaard M, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Lower strength of the human posterior patellar tendon seems unrelated to mature collagen cross-linking and fibril morphology. J. Appl. Physiol. 108, 47-52, 2010

2009

Kongsgaard M, Vuokko K, Aagaard P, Doessing S, Hansen P, Laursen AH, Kaldau NC, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Corticosteroid injections, eccentric decline squat training and heavy slow resistance training in patella tendinopathy. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 19, 790-802, 2009

Krustrup P, Nielsen JJ, Krustrup B, Christensen JF, Pedersen H, Randers MB, Aagaard P, Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, Petersen AM, Nybo L, Bangsbo J. Recreational soccer is an effective health promoting activity for untrained men. Br. J. Sports Med. 43, 825-831, 2009

Carlson M, Suetta C, Conboy M, Aagaard P, Mackey A, Kjaer K, Conboy I. Molecular aging and rejuvenation of human muscle stem cells. EMBO Molecular Medicine 1, 1-11, 2009

Haraldsson BT, Aagaard P, Crafoord-Larsen D, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Corticosteroid administration alters the mechanical properties of isolated collagen fascicles in rat-tail tendon. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 19, 621-626, 2009

Suetta C, Hvid LG, Justesen L, Christensen U, Neergaard K, Simonsen L, Ortenblad N, Magnusson SP, Kjaer M, Aagaard P. Effects of ageing on human skeletal muscle after immobilisation and re-training. J. Appl. Physiol. 107, 1172-1180, 2009

Holsgaard Larsen A, Sørensen H, Puggaard L, Aagaard P. Biomechanical determinants of maximal stair climbing capacity in elderly women. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 19, 678-686, 2009

Zebis MK, Andersen LL, Bencke J, Kjær M, Aagaard P. Identification of athletes at future risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament ruptures by neuromuscular screening. Am. J. Sports Med. 37, 1967-1973, 2009

Hansen P, Hassenkam T, Svensson R, Haraldsson B, Aagaard P, Trappe T, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Glutaraldehyd cross-linking of tendon - mechanical effects at the level of the tendon fascicle and the fibril. Connective Tissue Res. 50, 211-222, 2009

Couppé C, Hansen P, Kongsgaard M, Kovanen V, Suetta C, Justesen L, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Mechanical properties and collagen crosslinking of the Patellar tendon in old and young men. J. Appl. Physiol. 107, 880-886, 2009

Blazevich AJ, Cannavan D, Coleman DR, Horne S, Aagaard P. Changes in muscle force-length properties affect the early rise of force in vivo. Muscle Nerve 39, 512-520, 2009

Hansen M, Kongsgaard M, Holm L, Skovgaard D, Magnusson SP, Qvortrup K, Larsen JO, Aagaard P, Dahl M, Serup A, Frystyk J, Flyvbjerg A, Langberg H, Kjaer M. Effect of estrogen on tendon collagen synthesis, tendon structural characteristics, and biomechanical properties in postmenopausal women. J. Appl. Physiol. 106, 1385-1393, 2009

Thorlund JB, Aagaard P, Madsen K. Rapid muscle force capacity changes after soccer match play. Int. J. Sports Med. 30, 273-278, 2009

2008

Aagaard P, Bojsen-Møller J. Biomekaniske aspekter ved træning. Chap. 4, In:Træning - Forebyggelse, behandling og rehabilitering (Eds: Beyer N, Klinge K, Lund H), Munksgaard Forlag, pp. 43-67, 2008

Aagaard P. Using eccentric and heavy weight training to maximize power or strength. In: 6th International Conference on Strength Training (Eds: Fleck SJ, Kraemer WJ, Brown LE et al), pp. 351-354, NSCA Colorado Springs, USA, 2008

Christensen B, Dyrberg E, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Langberg H. Short-term immobilization and recovery affect skeletal muscle but not collagen tissue turnover in humans. J. Appl. Physiol. 105, 1845-1851, 2008

Thorlund JB, Michalsik LB, Madsen K, Aagaard P. Acute Fatigue-induced Changes in Muscle Mechanical Properties and Neuromuscular Activity in Elite Handball Players Following a Handball Match. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 18, 462 472, 2008

Holm L, Reitelseder S, Pedersen TG, Doessing S, Petersen SG, Flyvbjerg A, Andersen JL, Aagaard P, Kjaer M. Changes in muscle size and MHC composition in response to resistance exercise with heavy and light loading intensity. J. Appl. Physiol. 105, 1454-1461, 2008

Bojsen-Møller J, Aagaard P. Styrketræning. Kap. 10 i Træning - Forebyggelse, behandling og rehabilitering (Eds: Beyer N, Klinge K, Lund H), Munksgaard Forlag, pp. 117-138, 2008

Carroll C, Dickinson J, Haus J, Lee G, Hollon C, Aagaard P, Magnusson, SP, Trappe T. The influence of aging on the in vivo properties of human patellar tendon. J. Appl. Physiol. 105,1907-15, 2008

Vissing K, Brink M, Lønbro S, Sørensen H, Overgaard K, Danborg K, Mortensen J, Elstrøm,O, Rosenhøj N, Ringgaard S, Andersen JL, Aagaard P. Muscle adaptations to plyometric vs. resistance training in untrained young men. J. Strength Cond. Res. 22, 1799–1810, 2008

Zebis MK, Bencke J, Andersen LL, Døssing S, Alkjær T, Magnusson SP, Kjær M, Aagaard P. The effects of neuromuscular training on knee joint motor control during sidecutting in female elite soccer and handball players. Clin. J. Sports Med. 18, 329-37, 2008
Westh E, Kongsgaard M, Bojsen-Moller J, Aagaard P, Hansen M, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Effect of habitual exercise on the structural and mechanical properties of human tendon, in vivo, in men and women. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 18, 23-30 2008

Suetta C, Andersen JL, Dalgas U, Berget J, Koskinen S, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP, Kjaer M. Resistance training induces qualitative changes in muscle morphology, muscle architecture and muscle function in elderly postoperative patients. J. Appl. Physiol. 105, 180-186, 2008

Westh E, Kongsgaard M, Bojsen-Moller J, Aagaard P, Hansen M, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Effect of habitual exercise on the structural and mechanical properties of human tendon, in vivo, in men and women. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 18, 23-30 2008

Larsen AH, Puggaard L, Hämäläinen U, Aagaard P. Comparison of ground reaction forces and antagonist muscle coactivation during stair walking with ageing. J. Electromyogr. Kinesiol. 18, 568-580, 2008

Couppé C, Kongsgaard M, Aagaard P, Hansen P, Bojsen-Moller J, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Habitual loading results in tendon hypertrophy and increased stiffness of the human patellar tendon. J. Appl. Physiol. 105, 805-810, 2008

Christensen PA, Jacobsen O, Thorlund JB, Madsen T, Møller C, Jensen C, Suetta C, Aagaard P. Changes in Maximum Muscle Strength and Rapid Muscle Force Characteristics after Long Term Special Support and Reconnaissance Missions: A Preliminary Report. Military Medicine 173, 889-894, 2008

Christensen BD, Dyrberg E, Aagaard P, Enehjelm S, Krogsgaard M, Kjaer M, Langberg H. Effects of long-term immobilization and recovery on human triceps surae fraction and local collagen turnover of the Achilles tendon in patients with healing ankle fracture. J. Appl. Physiol. 105, 420-426, 2008

Blazevich A, Horne S, Cannavan D, Coleman DR, Aagaard P. Effect of contraction mode of slow-speed resistance training on the maximum rate of force development in the human quadriceps. Muscle Nerve 38, 1133–1146, 2008

Vinther A, Kanstrup IL, Christiansen E, Ekdahl C, Aagaard P. Testosterone and BMD in elite male light-weight rowers. Int. J. Sports Med. 29, 803-807, 2008

Caserotti P, Aagaard P, Puggaard L. Changes in power and force generation during coupled eccentric-concentric versus concentric muscle contraction with training and aging. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 103,151–161, 2008

Bandholm T, Rasmussen LR, Aagaard P, Diederichsen L, Jensen BR. Effects of experimental muscle pain on shoulder abduction force steadiness and muscle activity in healthy subjects. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 102, 643-650, 2008

Haraldsson B, Aagaard P, Bojsen-Moller J, Krogsgaard M, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Lateral Force Transmission Between Human Tendon Fascicles. Matrix Biology 27, 86–95, 2008

Caserotti P, Aagaard P, Larsen JB, Puggaard P. Explosive heavy-resistance training in old and very old adults:changes in rapid muscle force, strength and power. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 18, 773-782, 2008

2007

Aagaard P, Magnusson SP, Larsson B, Kjær M, Krustrup P. Mechanical muscle function, morphology and fibertype in life-long trained elderly. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 39, 1989–1996, 2007

Aagaard P, Mayer F. Neuronal adaptation to strength training. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportsmedizin 58, 50-53, 2007

Petersen K, Hansen KB, Aagaard P, Madsen K. Muscle mechanical characteristics in fatigue and recovery from a marathon race in highly trained runners. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 101, 385-396, 2007

Kongsgaard M, Reitelseder S, Pedersen TG, Holm L, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Region specific patellar tendon hypertrophy in humans following resistance training. Acta Physiol. Scand. 191, 111-121 2007

Magnusson SP, Hansen M, Langberg H, Miller B, Haraldsson B, Kjoeller Westh E, Koskinen S, Aagaard P, Kjaer M. The adaptability of tendon to loading differs in men and women. Int. J. Exp. Pathol. 88, 237-240, 2007

Crameri RM, Aagaard P, Qvortrup K, Langberg H, Olesen J, Kjær M. Myofibre damage in human skeletal muscle: effects of electrical stimulation vs voluntary contraction. J. Physiol. 583(Pt 1):365-380, 2007

Suetta C, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP, Rosted A, Jakobsen AK, Duus B, Kjaer M. Muscle size, neural activation and rapid force characteristics in elderly men and women - effects of unilateral long-term disuse due to hip-osteoarthritis. J. Appl. Physiol. 102, 942-948, 2007

Bojsen-Moller J, Larsson B Magnusson SP, Aagaard P. Yacht type and crew-specific differences in anthropometric, aerobic capacity, and muscle strength parameters among international Olympic class sailors. J. Sports Sci. 25, 1117 – 1128, 2007

Bojsen-Moller J, Brogaard K, Have MJ, Stryger HP, Kjaer M, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP. Passive knee joint range of motion is unrelated to the mechanical properties of the patellar tendon. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 17, 415-421, 2007

Andersen LL, Larsson B, Overgaard H, Aagaard P. Torque-velocity characteristics and contractile Rate of Force Development in elite badminton players. Eur. J. Sports Sci. 7(3), 127-134, 2007

Holsgaard Larsen A, Caserotti P, Puggaard L, Aagaard P. Reproducibility and relationship of single-joint strength versus multiple-joint strength and power in aging individuals. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 17(1), 43-53, 2007

Langberg H, Ellingsgaard H, Madsen T, Jansson J, Magnusson P, Aagaard P, Kjaer M. Eccentric rehabilitation exercise increases peritendinous type I collagen synthesis in humans with Achilles tendinosis. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 17(1), 61-66, 2007

2006

Aagaard P, Madsen K, Bojsen-Møller J, Magnusson SP (Eds). Strength Training for Sports, Health, Aging and Rehabilitation - 5th International Conference on Strength Training 2006, University of Southern Denmark, 2006

Aagaard P. Changes in muscle morphology and neuromuscular function with eccentric strength training - Consequences for athletic performance. In: Strength Training for Sports, Health, Aging and Rehabilitation - 5th International Conference on Strength Training (Eds: Aagaard P, Madsen K, Bojsen-Møller J, Magnusson SP), University of Southern Denmark, pp. 49-52, 2006

Bandholm T, Rasmussen LR, Aagaard P, Jensen BR, Diederichsen L. Force steadiness, neuromuscular activation and maximal muscle strength in subjects with subacromial impingement syndrome. Muscle Nerve 34(5), 631-639, 2006

Olsen S, Aagaard P, Kadi F, Tufekovic G, Verney J, Olesen JL, Suetta C, Kjær M. Creatine supplementation augments the increase in satelitte cell and myonuclei number in human skeletal muscle induced by strength training. J. Physiol. 573.2, 525-534, 2006

Kongsgaard M, Aagaard P, Roikjaer S, Olsen D, Jensen M, Langberg H, Magnusson SP. Decline eccentric squats increases patella tendon loading compared to standard eccentric squats. Clin. Biomech. 21, 748-754, 2006

Haraldsson BT, Langberg H, Aagaard P, DeGroot J, Zuurmond AM, van El B, Kjaer M, Magnusson P. Corticosteroids reduce the tensile strength of isolated collagen fascicles. Am. J. Sports Med. 34(12), 1992-1997, 2006

Andersen LL, Aagaard P. Influence of maximal muscle strength and intrinsic muscle contractile properties on contractile rate of force development. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 96(1), 46-52, 2006

Vinther A, Christiansen E, Kanstrup IL, Alkjær T, Larsson B, Magnusson SP, Ekdahl C, Aagaard P. Exercise-induced rib stress fractures: Potential risk factors related to thoracic muscle co-contraction and movement pattern. Scand. J. Med.
Sci. Sports 16, 188-96, 2006

Andersen LL, Magnusson SP, Nielsen M, Haleem J, Poulsen P, Aagaard P. Neuromuscular activation in physiotheraphy and resistance exercises: implications for rehabilitation. Phys. Therap. 86, 683-697, 2006

Hansen P, Bojsen-Moller J, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Mechanical properties of the human patellar tendon, in vivo. Clin. Biomech. 21, 54-58, 2006

2005

Aagaard P. Passive and dynamic joint stabilization in the normal and anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 15, 137-138, 2005

Aagaard P, Bangsbo J. The muscular system: design, function and performance relationships. Chap. 6 in ACSM' s Advanced Exercise Physiology (Eds Tipton CM, Terjung RL), American College of Sports Medicine; Lippincot, Williams & Wilkins, pp. 144-160, 200

Kongsgaard M, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Structural Achilles tendon properties in athletes subjected to different exercise modes and in Achilles tendon rupture patients. J. Appl. Physiol. 99, 1965-1971, 2005

Bojsen-Moller, Magnusson SP, Rasmussen L, Kjaer M, Aagaard P. Muscle performance during maximal isometric and dynamic contractions is influenced by the stiffness of the tendinous structures. J. Appl. Physiol. 99, 986-994, 2005

Andersen LL, Andersen JL, Magnusson SP, Suetta C, Madsen JL, Christensen LR, Aagaard P. Changes in the human force-velocity relationship in response to resistance training and subsequent detraining. J. Appl. Physiol. 99, 87-94, 2005

Vinther A, Kanstrup IL, Christiansen E, Alkjær T, Larsson B, Magnusson SP, Aagaard P. Exercise induced rib stress fractures: influence of reduced bone mineral density. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 15, 95-99, 2005

Haraldsson BT, Aagaard P, Krogsgaard M, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Region specific mechanical properties of the human patella tendon. J. Appl. Physiol. 98, 1006-1012, 2005

Andersen LL, Andersen JL, Magnusson SP, Aagaard P. Neuromuscular adaptations to detraining following resistance training in previously untrained subjects. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 93, 511-518, 2005

Andersen LL, Tufekovic G, Zebis MK, Crameri R, Verlaan G, Kjær M, Suetta C, Magnusson SP, Aagaard P. The effect of resistance training combined with timed ingestion of protein on muscle fiber size and muscle strength. Metabolism Clin. Exp. 54, 151-156, 2005

2004

Aagaard P. Making muscles stronger: Exercise, Nutrition, Drugs. J. Musculoskel. Neuron. Interact. 4(2), 165-174, 2004 Suetta C, Aagaard P, Rosted A, Jakobsen AK, Duus B, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Training-induced changes in muscle CSA, muscle strength, EMG and rate of force development in elderly subjects after long-term unilateral disuse. J. Appl. Physiol. 97, 1954-1961, 2004

Bojsen-Moller J, Hansen P, Aagaard P, Svantesson U, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Differential displacement of the human soleus and medial gastrocnemius aponeuroses during isometric plantarflexor contractions, in vivo. J. Appl. Physiol. 97, 1908-1914, 2004

Suetta C, Magnusson SP, Rosted A, Aagaard P, Jakobsen AK, Larsen LH, Duus B, Kjaer M. Resistance training in the early post-operative phase reduces hospitalization and leads to muscle hypertrophy in elderly hip surgery patients – a controlled randomized study. J. Am. Geriatr. Soc. 52, 2016-2022, 2004

Caserotti P, Aagaard P, Puggaard L. Age-related changes in maximal muscle power generation during concentric-alone and coupled eccentric-concentric muscle contractions, and in functional motor tasks. J. Aging Phys. Activity 12, 326-328, 2004

2003

Aagaard P. Training-induced changes in neural function. Exerc. Sports Sci. Reviews 31(2), 61-67, 2003

Aagaard P, Thorstensson A. Neuromuscular aspects of exercise: adaptive responses evoked by strength training. Chap.. 1.4, In: Textbook of Sports Medicine (Eds Kjær M et al), Blackwell, pp. 70-106, 2003

Hansen P, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Larsson B, Magnusson SP.The effect of habitual running on human Achilles tendon load-
deformation properties and cross-sectional area. J. Appl. Physiol. 95, 2375-2280, 2003

Magnusson SP, Aagaard P, Hansen P, Bojsen-Møller J, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Kjær M. Differential strain patterns of the human triceps surae aponeurosis and free tendon. Acta Physiol. Scand. 177, 185-195, 2003

Magnusson SP, Beyer N, Aagaard P, Abrahamsen H, Neergaard, Kjær M. Increased cross-sectional area and reduced tensile stress of the Acilles tendon in elderly compared with young women. J. Geront. Biol. Sci. 58, B123-127, 2003

Bojsen-Møller J, Hansen P, Aagaard P, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Measuring mechanical properties of the vastus lateralis tendon-aponeurosis complex in vivo by ultrasound imaging. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 13, 259-265, 2003

2002 

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Andersen JL, Magnusson SP, Dyhre-Poulsen P. Training induced increases in muscle contractile Rate of Force Development and neural drive. J. Appl. Physiol. 93, 1318-1326, 2002

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Andersen JL, Magnusson SP, Dyhre-Poulsen P. Neural adaptation to resistance training: Changes in evoked V-wave and H-reflex responses. J. Appl. Physiol. 92, 2309-2318, 2002

Magnusson SP, Qvortrup K, Larsen JO, Rosager S, Hanson P, Aagaard P, Krogsgaard M, Kjær M. Collagen fibril size and crimp morphology in ruptured and intact Achilles tendons. Matrix Biol. 21, 369-377, 2002

Simonsen EB, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Alkjær T, Aagaard P, Magnusson SP. Interindividual differences in H-reflex modulation during normal walking. Exp. Brain Res. 142, 108-115, 2002

Rosager S, Aagaard P, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Neergaard K, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Load-displacement properties of the human triceps surae aponeurosis and tendon in runners and non-runners. Acta Physiol. Scand. 12(2), 90-98, 2002

2001

Aagaard P, Andersen JL, Leffers AM, Wagner Å, Magnusson SP, Halkjær-Kristensen J, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Simonsen EB. A mechanism for increased contractile strength of human pennate muscle in response to strength training: changes in muscle architecture. J. Physiol. 534.2, 613-623, 2001

Caserotti P, Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Puggaard L. Contraction specific differences in maximal muscle power during SSC movements in elderly males and females. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 84, 206-212, 2001

Magnusson SP, Julsgaard C, Aagaard P, Zacharie C, Ullman S, Kobaysi T, Kjaer M. Viscoelastic properties and flexibility of the human muscle-tendon unit in Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. J. Rheumatol. 28, 2720-2725, 2001

Magnusson SP, Aagaard P, Rosager S, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Kjaer M. Load-Displacement properties of the human triceps surae aponeurosis in vivo. J. Physiol. 531.1, 277-288, 2001

Ferris DP, Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Farley CT, Dyhre-poulsen P. Soleus H-reflex gain during walking and running under simulated reduced gravity. J. Physiol. 530.1, 167-180, 2001

Ferguson RA, Ball D, Krustrup P, Aagaard P, Kjær M, Sargeant AJ, Hellsten Y, Bangsbo J. Muscle oxygen uptake and energy turnover during dynamic exercise at different contraction frequencies in humans. J. Physiol. 536.1, 261-271, 2001

2000

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Andersen JL, Magnusson P, Halkjær-Kristensen J, Dyhre-Poulsen P. Neural inhibition during maximal eccentric and concentric quadriceps contraction: Effects of resistance training. J. Appl. Physiol. 89, 2249-2257, 2000

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Andersen JL, Magnusson P, Bojsen-Møller F, Dyhre-Poulsen P. Antagonist muscle coactivation during isokinetic knee extension. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 10, 58-67, 2000

Andersen JL, Aagaard P. Myosin heavy chain IIX overshooting in human skeletal muscle. Muscle & Nerve 23(7), 1095- 1104, 2000

Ferguson RA, Aagaard P, Ball D, Sargeant AJ, Bangsbo J. Total power output generated by the human knee extensor muscles during dynamic exercise at different contraction velocities. J. Appl. Physiol. 89(5), 1912-1918, 2000

Magnusson SP, Aagaard P, Larsson B, Kjaer M. Passive energy absorption by the human muscle-tendon unit is unaffected by increase in intramuscular temperature. J. Appl. Physiol. 88, 1215-1220, 2000

Magnusson SP, Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Bojsen-Møller F. Passive tensile stress and energy of the human hamstring muscles, in vivo. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 10(6), 351-359, 2000

Magnusson SP, Aagaard P, Nielson JJ: Passive energy return after repeated stretches of the hamstring muscle-tendon unit. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 32(6), 1160-1164, 2000

1999

Holme E, Magnusson SP, Becher K, Bieler T, Aagaard P, Kjær M. The effect of supervised rehabilitation on strength: postural sway, position sense and re-injury risk after acute ankle ligament sprain. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 9, 104-109, 1999

1998 

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Magnusson P, Larsson B, Dyhre-Poulsen P. A new concept for isokinetic Hamstring / Quadriceps strength ratio. Am. J. Sports Med. 26(2), 231-237, 1998

Aagaard P and Andersen JL. Correlation between contractile strength and myosin heavy chain isoform composition in human skeletal muscle. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 30(8), 1217-1222, 1998

Aagaard P, Beyer N, Simonsen EB, Larsson B, Magnusson P, Kjær M. Isokinetic muscle strength and hiking performance in elite sailors. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 8, 138-144, 1998

Magnusson SP, Aagaard P, Simonsen E, Bojsen-Møller F. A biomechanical evaluation of cyclic and static stretch in human skeletal muscle. Int. J. Sports Med., 19, 310-316, 1998

1997

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Larsson B, Beyer N, Magnusson P, Kjær M. Isokinetic muscle strength and capacity for muscular knee joint stabilization in elite sailors. Int. J. Sports Med. 18, 521-525, 1997

Simonsen EB, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Voigt M, Aagaard P, Fallentin N. Mechanisms contributing to different joint moments observed during human walking. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 7, 1-13, 1997

Magnusson SP, Simonsen EB, Aagaard P, Boesen J, Johannsen F, Kjaer M. Determinants of musculoskeletal flexibility: Viscoelastic properties, cross-sectional area, EMG and stretch tolerance. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 7(4), 195-202, 1997

Klinge K, Magnusson SP, Simonsen EB, Aagaard P, Klausen K, Kjaer M. The effect of strength and flexibility training on skeletal muscle EMG activity, stiffness and viscoelastic stress relaxation. Am. J. Sports. Med. 25(5), 710-716, 1997

1996

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Trolle M, Bangsbo J, Klausen K. Specificity of training velocity and training load on gains in isokinetic knee joint strength. Acta Physiol. Scand. 156, 123-129, 1996

Magnusson SP, Simonsen EB, Aagaard P, Sørensen H, Kjær M. A mechanism for altered flexibility in human skeletal muscle. J. Physiol. 497.1, 291-298, 1996

Magnusson SP, Simonsen EB, Aagaard P, Kjær M. Biomechanical responses to repeated stretches in human hamstring muscle in vivo. Am. J. Sports. Med. 24(5), 622-628, 1996

Magnusson SP, Simonsen EB, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Aagaard P, Mohr T, Kjaer M. Viscoelastic stress relaxation during static stretch in human skeletal muscle in the absence of EMG activity. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 6, 323-328, 1996

Magnusson S, Simonsen E, Aagaard P, Dyhre-Poulsen P, McHugh P, Kjaer M. Mechanical and physiological responses to stretching with and without pre-isometric contraction in human skeletal muscle. Arch. Phys. Med. Rehab. 77, 373 378, 1996

Larsson B, Beyer N, Bay P, Blønd L, Aagaard P, Kjær M. Exercise performance in elite male and female sailors. Int. J. Sports Med. 17(7), 504-508, 1996

1995

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Trolle M, Bangsbo J, Klausen K. Isokinetic hamstring/ quadriceps strength ratio: influence from joint angular velocity, gravity correction and contraction mode. Acta Physiol. Scand. 154, 421-427, 1995

Magnusson P, Simonsen EB, Aagaard P, Gleim GW, McHugh MP, Kjær M. Viscoelastic response to repeated static stretching in human skeletal muscle. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 5, 342-347, 1995

Magnusson S, Simonsen EB, Aagaard P, Moritz U, Kjær M. Contraction specific changes in passive torque in human skeletal muscle. Acta Physiol. Scand. 155, 377-386, 1995

Simonsen EB, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Voigt M, Aagaard P, Sjøgaard G, Bojsen-Møller F. Bone-on-Bone forces during walking and load carrying. Acta Anatomica 152, 133-42, 1995

1994

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Trolle M, Bangsbo J, Klausen K. Moment and power generation during maximal knee extensions performed at low and high speed. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 69, 376-381, 1994

Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Trolle M, Bangsbo J, Klausen K. Effects of different strength training regimes on moment and power generation during dynamic knee extension. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 69, 382-386, 1994

Research areas

Research areas comprise (i) neuromuscular plasticity to training, inactivity and injury; (ii) the biology and biomechanics of aging, and (iii) human motor control. Research areas have focused on the adaptive change in neural function, muscle morphology and muscle architecture induced by training and detraining/inactivity, in young as well as aging individuals.

Specific research topics include various physiological and biomechanical factors related to training, aging, inactivity, muscle-tendon injury, and rehabilitation from disease and post surgery states. The research has addressed the influence of the above factors on aspects such as neuromuscular function incl. spinal circuitry function, mechanical muscle function (eccentric and concentric muscle contraction strength, rate of force development, power), muscle morphology and muscle architecture, myogenic stem cells (satellite cells), tendon and aponeurosis function, functional performance capacity in the elderly (incl. postural balance control), prevention of ACL injury in the female athlete, validation of clinical rehabilitation paradigms.

Research information

Research areas have focused on the adaptive change in neural function, muscle morphology and muscle-tendon architecture and biomachanical function induced by training and/or detraining/inactivity, in young as well as aging individuals. Scientific experimental work also have been conducted to examine the role of antagonist muscle coactivation for knee joint stabilization and ACL ligament protection, to investigate spinal motor function during walking, running and maximal force exertion, and to evaluate biomechanical aspects related to muscle-aponeurosis-tendon function in vivo, muscle work efficiency, and optimization of neuromotor performance in humans.