Overview
Availability
- Dr Lucas Orssatto is:
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Exercise Science, Queensland University of Technology
Works
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2026
Journal Article
The effect of motor imagery on corticospinal excitability and inhibition in healthy adults: a systematic review
Lim, Jeffrey, Fyfe, Jackson J., Orssatto, Lucas B.R., Hendy, Ashlee M., Tait, Jamie L. and Carson, Fraser (2026). The effect of motor imagery on corticospinal excitability and inhibition in healthy adults: a systematic review. Brain and Cognition, 195 106428, 106428-195. doi: 10.1016/j.bandc.2026.106428
2026
Journal Article
Maximal motor unit firing rates decline with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progression
Fernandes, Gabriel L., Orssatto, Lucas B.R., Pinto, Matheus D., Henkin, Joao S., Shandiz, Ehsan, McCombe, Pamela A., Henderson, Robert D. and Trajano, Gabriel S. (2026). Maximal motor unit firing rates decline with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progression. Clinical Neurophysiology, 185 2111697, 2111697. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2026.2111697
2026
Journal Article
Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process
Via, Jack Dalla, Hurst, Christopher, Dent, Elsa, Fyfe, Jackson J., Jansons, Paul, Hayes, Eleanor J., Sim, Marc, Aubertin-Leheudre, Mylene, de Lima, Alex Barreto, Bohn, Lucimere, Britting, Sabine, Buckinx, Fanny, Connolly, Gavin, Giangregorio, Lora, Henriques-Neto, Duarte, Jones, Jennifer R.A., Kob, Robert, Morin, Suzanne N., N, Girish, Orssatto, Lucas B.R., Pearson, Maria, Pinto, Daniel, Reijnierse, Esmee M., Said, Catherine M, Salem, Mohamed, Skinner, Gary, Tan, Vina PS, Tran, Rosanna, Zanker, Jesse ... Scott, David (2026). Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 147 106266, 106266. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2026.106266
2026
Journal Article
Isometric handgrip contraction increases tibialis anterior intrinsic motoneuron excitability in a dose-dependent manner
Ugliara, Lucas, Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Vieira, Amilton and Trajano, Gabriel S. (2026). Isometric handgrip contraction increases tibialis anterior intrinsic motoneuron excitability in a dose-dependent manner. Experimental Physiology, 111 (4), 2200-2213. doi: 10.1113/ep092961
2026
Journal Article
Selective muscle weakness in Achilles tendinopathy: is it time to look beyond the soleus?
Fernandes, Gabriel L., Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Hug, François and Trajano, Gabriel S. (2026). Selective muscle weakness in Achilles tendinopathy: is it time to look beyond the soleus?. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 54 (2), 74-81. doi: 10.1249/jes.0000000000000381
2026
Journal Article
Make or break: psychotropic medications have off-label effects on neuromuscular performance
Henderson, Tyler T, Orssatto, Lucas B R and Thorstensen, Jacob R (2026). Make or break: psychotropic medications have off-label effects on neuromuscular performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine, bjsports-2025. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2025-110982
2026
Journal Article
Developing consumer consensus on remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): international modified Delphi process
Dent, Elsa, Hurst, Christopher, Dalla Via, Jack, Fyfe, Jackson J., Jansons, Paul, Hayes, Eleanor J., Skinner, Gary, Sim, Marc, Aubertin-Leheudre, Mylene, Britting, Sabine, Buckinx, Fanny, Connolly, Gavin, Dignam, Ruth, Giangregorio, Lora, Jones, Jennifer R A, Kelly, Pauline, Kob, Robert, Morin, Suzanne N., Nandakumar, Girish, Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Pearson, Maria, Pinto, Daniel, Reijnierse, Esmee M., Said, Catherine M., Salem, Mohamed, Tan, Vina P. S., Tran, Rosanna, Zanker, Jesse, Daly, Robin M. and Scott, David (2026). Developing consumer consensus on remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): international modified Delphi process. JMIR Aging, 9 e75791, e75791-9. doi: 10.2196/75791
2026
Journal Article
Jump height with smartphone apps—Reliability and agreement with standard methods: A systematic review with meta-analysis
da Rocha, Eduardo Feijó, Orssatto, Lucas B.R., Diefenthaeler, Fernando and Dellagrana, Rodolfo André (2026). Jump height with smartphone apps—Reliability and agreement with standard methods: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 48 (1), 65-77. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000918
2025
Journal Article
Intrinsic motoneuron excitability differentiates sarcopenic, nonsarcopenic and athletic ageing phenotypes
Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Scott, David, Clark, Brian C., Lim, Jeffrey and Daly, Robin M. (2025). Intrinsic motoneuron excitability differentiates sarcopenic, nonsarcopenic and athletic ageing phenotypes. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 16 (6) e70126, e70126. doi: 10.1002/jcsm.70126
2025
Journal Article
Turning up the heat on skeletal muscle adaptations and neuromuscular function: key considerations for passive heating prescription and best practices
Rodrigues, Patrick, Minett, Geoffrey M. and Orssatto, Lucas B. R. (2025). Turning up the heat on skeletal muscle adaptations and neuromuscular function: key considerations for passive heating prescription and best practices. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 125 (10), 2741-2750. doi: 10.1007/s00421-025-05917-9
2025
Journal Article
Effects of arm-cycling exercise during triceps surae neuromuscular electrical stimulation on torque output and fatigue
Alahmari, Sami K., Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Shield, Anthony J. and Trajano, Gabriel S. (2025). Effects of arm-cycling exercise during triceps surae neuromuscular electrical stimulation on torque output and fatigue. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 126 (1), 95-105. doi: 10.1007/s00421-025-05879-y
2025
Journal Article
Is soleus intrinsic motor neuron excitability contributing to motor deficits in runners with Achilles tendinopathy?
Fernandes, Gabriel L., Orssatto, Lucas B. R. and Trajano, Gabriel S. (2025). Is soleus intrinsic motor neuron excitability contributing to motor deficits in runners with Achilles tendinopathy?. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 125 (11), 3273-3282. doi: 10.1007/s00421-025-05824-z
2025
Journal Article
The effects of acute hot-water immersion on force steadiness and motor unit discharge rate variability in young, healthy adults
Rodrigues, Patrick, Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Trajano, Gabriel S., Wharton, Lee and Minett, Geoffrey M. (2025). The effects of acute hot-water immersion on force steadiness and motor unit discharge rate variability in young, healthy adults. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 50, 1-7. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2024-0330
2025
Journal Article
Effect of foot position during plantarflexion on the neural drive to the gastrocnemii in runners with Achilles tendinopathy
Fernandes, Gabriel L., Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Shield, Anthony J. and Trajano, Gabriel S. (2025). Effect of foot position during plantarflexion on the neural drive to the gastrocnemii in runners with Achilles tendinopathy. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 125 (7), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s00421-025-05729-x
2024
Journal Article
Motoneuron persistent inward current contribution to increased torque responses to wide-pulse high-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Popesco, Timothee, Orssatto, Lucas Bet da Rosa, Hug, Francois, Blazevich, Anthony John, Trajano, Gabriel Siqueira and Place, Nicolas (2024). Motoneuron persistent inward current contribution to increased torque responses to wide-pulse high-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124 (11), 3377-3386. doi: 10.1007/s00421-024-05538-8
2024
Journal Article
Are we underestimating the potential of neuroactive drugs to augment neuromotor function in sarcopenia?
Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Thorstensen, Jacob R., Scott, David and Daly, Robin M. (2024). Are we underestimating the potential of neuroactive drugs to augment neuromotor function in sarcopenia?. Metabolism, 154 155816, 1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2024.155816
2024
Journal Article
Passive heat therapy: a promising preventive measure for people at risk of adverse health outcomes during heat extremes
Rodrigues, Patrick, Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Gagnon, Daniel, Dahhak, Amine, Hecksteden, Anne, Stewart, Ian B. and Minett, Geoffrey M. (2024). Passive heat therapy: a promising preventive measure for people at risk of adverse health outcomes during heat extremes. Journal of Applied Physiology, 136 (4), 677-694. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00701.2023
2024
Journal Article
Meta‐analysis prediction intervals are under reported in sport and exercise medicine
Borg, David N., Impellizzeri, Franco M., Borg, Samantha J., Hutchins, Kate P., Stewart, Ian B., Jones, Tamara, Baguley, Brenton J., Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Bach, Aaron J. E., Osborne, John O., McMaster, Benjamin S., Buhmann, Robert L., Bon, Joshua J. and Barnett, Adrian G. (2024). Meta‐analysis prediction intervals are under reported in sport and exercise medicine. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 34 (3) e14603, 1-10. doi: 10.1111/sms.14603
2023
Journal Article
Caffeine does not influence persistent inward current contribution to motoneuron firing
Mackay, Karen, Orssatto, Lucas B. R., Polman, Remco, Van der Pols, Jolieke C. and Trajano, Gabriel S. (2023). Caffeine does not influence persistent inward current contribution to motoneuron firing. Journal of Neurophysiology, 130 (6), 1529-1540. doi: 10.1152/jn.00350.2023
2023
Journal Article
Longitudinal changes in intrinsic motoneuron excitability in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are dependent on disease progression
Trajano, Gabriel S., Orssatto, Lucas B. R., McCombe, Pamela A., Rivlin, Warwick, Tang, Lily and Henderson, Robert D. (2023). Longitudinal changes in intrinsic motoneuron excitability in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are dependent on disease progression. The Journal of Physiology, 601 (21), 4723-4735. doi: 10.1113/jp285181
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