Peter Tiidus
Professor
Kinesiology
Brock University
Canada
Biography
I am currently the Dean of Applied Health Sciences and my involvement in research is limited to co-supervision of graduate students with other faculty. Prior to my appointment at Brock University in 2015, I was at Wilfrid Laurier University for 26 years as a professor, department chair and acting-Dean. In the first part of my career, I was also a faculty member at the University of Toronto for over 8 years. My teaching interests included, exercise physiology, muscle physiology and biochemistry as well as human nutrition. I have published approximately 90 scientific papers in peer reviewed academic journals and have given almost 30 invited scientific conference presentations as well as over 70 free communication conference presentations. I have also co-authored 2 books and numerous book chapters.
Research Interest
Effects of hormones such as estrogen on muscle damage, repair, strength and hypertrophy mechanisms using both animal and human models. This type of research has particular application health and muscle function in post-menopausal women. I also have research interests in evaluation of the potential for various therapeutic modalities to influence muscle repair and recovery from unaccustomed exercise
Publications
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Dawson K.A, D.L. Dawson, A. Thomas and P.M. Tiidus, Effectiveness of regular proactive massage therapy for novice recreational runners, Physical Therapy in Sport 12: 182-187, 2011
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McKinnon, N., M. Graham and P.M. Tiidus, Effects of creatine supplementation on muscle damage and repair following eccentrically-induced damage to the elbow flexor muscles, Journal of Sport Science and Medicine 11: 653-659, 2012
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Tiidus, P.M., D. A. Lowe and M .B. Brown, Estrogen replacement and skeletal muscle; Mechanisms and population health, Journal of Applied Physiology 115: 569-578, 2013 (Invited “Synthesis†Review)
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Bombardier, E., C. Vigna. D. Bloemberg, J. Quadrilatero, P.M Tiidus, and A.R. Tupling, The role of estrogen receptor-α in estrogen-mediated regulation of basal and exercise-induced Hsp70 and Hsp27 expression in rat soleus. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 91: 823-829, 2013
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MacPhee, R, K. McFall, S. Perry, and P.M. Tiidus, Metabolic cost and mechanics of walking in women with fibromyalgia syndrome. BMC Research Notes 6: 420-425, 2013
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Tiidus, P.M. Is intramuscular pressure a valid diagnostic criterion for chronic exertional compartment syndrome? Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 24: 87-88, 2014
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Mangan, G, E. Bombardier, A. Mitchell, J. Quadrilatero and P.M. Tiidus, Oestrogen-dependent satellite cell activation and proliferation following a running exercise occurs via the PI3K signalling pathway and not IGF-1. Acta Physiologica 212: 75-85, 2014
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Tiidus, P.M. Alternative treatments for muscular injuries; massage, cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen, Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 8: 162-167, 2015
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Mangan G, S. Iqbal, A. Hubbard, V. Hamilton, E. Bombardier and P.M. Tiidus, Delay in post-ovariectomy estrogen-replacement negates estrogen-induced augmentation of post-exercise satellite cell proliferation. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 93: 945-951, 2015
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Antolini, M.R., Z.J. Weston and P.M. Tiidus, Physical fitness characteristics of a front-line firefighter population. Acta Kinesiologica Universitatis Tartuensis 21: 61-74, 2015
