Mathew Piasecki

Motor unit discharge properties are modestly influenced by menstrual cycle-related fluctuations in sex hormone concentrations

This study examines how menstrual cycle-related sex hormone fluctuations affect motor unit discharge properties, finding small but detectable effects on discharge rates and patterns.

The heterogeneity of age-related muscle atrophy of lower limb muscles

This study quantifies age-related differences in lower limb muscle volume across 17 muscles in young and older adults, revealing significant heterogeneity in atrophy patterns.

Acute caffeine ingestion differentially alters motor unit behaviour during submaximal and fatiguing contractions

This study examines how acute caffeine affects motor unit behavior during submaximal and fatiguing contractions, finding changes in discharge rate and variability without enhancing maximal force or fatigue resistance.

Reduction in Ia afferent input via ischaemia alters motor unit discharge characteristics and estimates of persistent inward currents

The paper examines how ischaemic nerve block reducing Ia afferent input affects motor unit discharge characteristics and persistent inward currents in the tibialis anterior muscle.

Task Complexity and Limb Dominance Modulate the Effects of Ageing on Neuromuscular Function

This study examines how age and limb dominance affect neuromuscular function during tasks of varying complexity, finding asymmetric adaptations in older adults.

Bilateral neuromuscular adaptation to acute unilateral resistance exercise in healthy older adults

This study examines bilateral neuromuscular adaptation after unilateral resistance exercise in older adults, finding reduced MVC in both legs but no change in MU potentials in the non-exercised limb.

Theta-gamma transcranial alternating current stimulation enhances motor skill acquisition in healthy young and older adults

This study shows that theta-gamma tACS over M1 improves motor skill acquisition in both young and older adults, with stronger effects in young adults and lasting benefits up to 60 minutes post-training.