stephen Bird
Professor
Exercise Sciences
RMIT University
Australia
Biography
" Stephen Bird is a Professor at RMIT in Australia. His research areas include Resistance training for the prevention and treatment of: Diabetes, Sarcopaenia and Osteoporosis Physical activity and older people, including the barriers and facilitators to activity for older people. The ageing athlete. Exercise and health, particularly its impact upon reducing the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease."
Research Interest
Sport performance and ergogenics
Publications
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 Does a single bout of resistance or aerobic exercise after insulin dose reduction modulate glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes? A randomised cross-over trial
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 Ultrasound measurements of skeletal muscle architecture are associated with strength and functional capacity in older adults
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Determining criteria to predict repeatability of performance in older adults: using coefficients of variation for strength and functional measures
