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Dr Phil Price

Senior Lecturer - Strength and Conditioning Science, and Biomechanics

Dr Phil Price

About Research

Email: phil.price@stmarys.ac.uk

Biography

Dr Phil Price has been teaching at St Mary's University for over 16 years, predominantly in strength and conditioning. Phil has a BSc in sport science, an MSc in strength and conditioning, and a PhD in bioengineering.

Phil is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Biomechanist and has a keen interest in the development of strength and endurance simultaneously and how this translates to performance. This includes performance in sports such as CrossFit and Hyrox. Phil is the author of the book 'The Science of Hybrid Training ', available on Amazon.

Phil enjoys discussion-based learning as he believes this provides an open platform for new ideas around training and human performance. He is also on the University-level ethics board and has a strong interest in research ethics and the philosophy of science.

Research

Areas of research supervision

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Biomechanics
  • Rehabilitation

Research profile

Areas of research supervision

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Biomechanics
  • Concurrent training

Phil's PhD is in bioengineering, focusing on musculoskeletal modeling of the knee, which was achieved in 2018. His thesis investigated the use of a knee musculoskeletal modeling for investigating joint loads and muscle forces in osteoarthritic knees. Since then, Phil's research has moved towards human performance. Phil is part of the HIFIm research team who are investigating the use of exercise countermeasures for training astronauts in zero gravity. Phil also has a keen interest in concurrent/hybrid training and the development of strength and endurance simultaneously. Phil is looking for students to further develop the research in this area with.If you are interested in doing a PhD with Phil, please email Phil directly at phil.price@stmarys.ac.uk.

PhD students

  • Adam Mattiussi (completed)
  • Niall MacSweeney (to complete 2027)
  • Shaun Joffe (to complete 2027)
  • Darren Bezzina (to complete 2026)
  • Sam Boylett-Long (to complete 2029)
  • Oscar Searle (to complete 2028)

Published journal articles

  • MacSweeney, N., Sheriff, K., Fitzpatrick, C., Cohen D.D., Price, P.D.B., Mahaffey, R., Pedlar, C., & Shaw, J.W. (2026). Adolescent maturation and injury risk in an elite ballet school: a 7-year cohort study of 506 students. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 60(7), 525-533. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2025-110306
  • Holland-Coulton, I., Tallent. J., Price, P.D.B., & Cushion, E. J. (2025). Impact of menstruation on strength gains: A 12-week study. Science and Sports, 40(5-6), 408-414. https://doi-org.stmarys.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2025.02.002
  • Price, P.D.B., & Kennett, J.E., Scott, J.P.R., Green, D.A., Cleather, D.J. (2024). Landing style influences peak ‘ground’ reaction forces during repeated jumping using a supine jump sled in microgravity. Microgravity Science and Technology, 36(3), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12217-024-10114-y
  • MacSweeney, N., Shaw, J.W., Simkin, G.P., Pedlar, C., Price, P., Mahaffey, R., Cohen, D. (2024). Jumping asymmetries and risk of injuries in preprofessional ballet. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(2), 492-502. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465231218258
  • Mattiussi, A., Shaw, J.W., Brown, D.D., Price, P., Cohen, D.D., Lineham, J., Pedlar., C.R., & Tallent, J., Atack, A. (2024). The association of range of motion, lower limb strength, and load during jump landings in professional ballet dancers. Journal of Biomechanics, 168, 112119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112119
  • Mattiussi, A., Shaw, J.W., Brown, D.D., Price, P., Cohen, D.D., Lineham, J., Pedlar., C.R., & Tallent, J., Atack, A. (2024). Ankle mechanics during jump landings across different foot position in professional ballet dancers. Sports Biomechanics, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2024.2369913
  • Maloney, B.M., Mattiussi, A. M., Cleather, D. J., Price, P., Shaw, J. W. (2023). Jumping demands during classical ballet class. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 4: e14502. DOI: 10.1111/sms.14502
  • Joffe, S.A., Price, P., Chavda, S., Shaw, J., Tallent, J. (2023). The Relationship of Lower-Body, Multijoint, Isometric and Dynamic Neuromuscular Assessment Variables with Snatch, and Clean and Jerk Performance in Competitive Weightlifters: A Meta-Analysis. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 45(4), 411-428. DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000755
  • MacSweeney, N., Pedlar, C., Cohen, D., Mahaffey, R., Price, P. (2022). The Use of Physical Screening Tools to Identify Injury Risk Within Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers: An Integrative Review. Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud, 4(2), 95-120. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46634/riics.154 
  • Patterson, S.D., Page, W., Price, P., & Cleather, D. (2022). Blood Flow Restriction Versus High Load Resistance Training on Lower Limb Biomechanics During Back Squats. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 54(9S), 93. DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000876204.25078.38
  • Mattiussi, A., Shaw, J.W., Williams, S., Brown, D.D., Price, P., Cohen, D.D., Pedlar., C.R., & Tallent, J. (2022). Reliability, variability, and minimal detectable change of bilateral and unilateral lower extremity isometric force tests. Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 6(3), 191-199.
  • Cleather, D.J., Price, P.D.B., & Kennett, J.E. (2022). Repeated horizontal jumping is a feasible exercise countermeasure for microgravity. Microgravity Science and Technology, 34(68). DOI: 10.1007/s12217-022-09987-8
  • Lonergan, B., Price., P., Lazarczuk., S., & Cohen., D. (2022). A comparison of countermovement jump performance and kinetics at the start and end of an international rugby season. Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 6(2), 79-89. DOI: 10.36905/jses.2022.02.02
  • Mattiussi, A., Shaw, J.W., Williams, S., Brown, D.D., Price, P., Cohen, D.D., Clark, R., Kelly, S., Retter, G., Pedlar., C.R., & Tallent, J. (2021). Injury epidemiology in professional ballet: a five-season prospective study of 1596 medical attention injuries and 543 time-loss injuries. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 55(15). DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103817
  • Williamson, T., & Price, P.D.B. (2021). A comparison of muscle activity between strict, kipping and butterfly pull-ups. The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science. 5(2), 149-155. DOI: 10.36905/jses.2021.02.08
  • Joffe, S., Price, P., & Tallent, J. (2021). The Isometric Pull in The Start Position of the Clean Exhibits Greater Correlations with Weightlifting Performance Compared to Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull in National and International Weightlifters. The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 5(3), 202-211. DOI: 10.36905/jses.2021.03.06
  • Mattiussi, A., Shaw, J., Brown, D., Price, P., Cohen, D., Pedlar, C., & Tallent, J. (2021). The Kinetics and Kinematics of Jumping in Ballet: A Systematic Review. Medical Problems of Performing Arts, 36(2), 108-128. DOI: 10.21091/mppa.2021.2011
  • Lovegrove, S., Mansfield, S., Hughes, L., Read, P., Price., P., & Patterson, S. (2021). Repetitions in reserve is a reliable tool for prescribing resistance training load. Journal of Strength and Conditioning research, 36(10), 2696-2700. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003952
  • Price, P. D. B., Gissane, C., & Cleather, D. J. (2020). The influence of pain on tibiofemoral joint contact force and muscle forces in knee osteoarthritis patients during stair ascent. Engineering Reports;2:e12227. https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.12227
  • Mooney, T., Malone, S., Darragh, I., Bennett, S., Collins, K., Price, P., & Patterson, S. (2019). Investigating the Role of Anthropometric and Physical Performance Measures on Team Selection in Elite and Sub-Elite Under-20 Gaelic Football Players. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 27(5), 1836-649X DOI:
  • Lonergan, B., Senington, B., Patterson, S. D., & Price, P. (2018). The effect of fatigue on phase specific countermovement jump asymmetries in ACL-R and non-injured rugby union players. Translational Sports Medicine. 1(6). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.48
  • Price, P. D. B., Gissane, C., & Cleather, D. J. (2017). Reliability and minimal detectable change values for predictions of knee forces during gait and stair ascent derived from the FreeBody musculoskeletal model of the lower limb. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 5(74). DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2017.00074
  • Parr, M., Price, P.D.B., & Cleather, D.J. (2017). Effect of gluteal activation warm-up on explosive exercise performance. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine. 3(1): e000245. DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000245

Poster presentations

  • Price, P. D. B., Gissane, C., & Cleather, D. J. (2016). The evaluation of the FreeBody lower limb model during activities of daily living. Presented at Bioengineering16, 2016.
  • Price, P. D. B., Gissane, C., & Cleather, D. J. (2015). The use of the FreeBody lower limb model as a clinical tool for the assessment of knee osteoarthritis. Presented at the St Mary’s University Research Symposium, 2016.
  • Price, P. D. B., Gissane, C., & Cleather, D. J. (2015). The use of the FreeBody lower limb model as a clinical tool for the assessment of knee osteoarthritis. Presented at the St Mary’s University Research Symposium, 2015.
  • Price, P. D. B., Gissane, C., & Cleather, D. J. (2014). The validation of a 3D lower limb musculoskeletal model. Presented at Bioengineering14, 2014.
  • Price, P. D. B., Gissane, C., & Cleather, D. J. (2014). The validation of a 3D lower limb musculoskeletal model. Presented at the St Mary’s University Research Symposium, 2014.
  • Price, P. D. B., Goodwin, J. E., Legg, H, S., Cleather, D. J., & Bull, A. M. J. (2010). Tibiofemoral and Patellofemoral Joint Forces during Squatting at Varying Loads and Depths: A pilot study. Presented at the ICST in Slovakia, 2010.

Media experience

Phil also has a popular podcast called "The Progress Theory" which has many guests including scientists, athletes, and coaches to discuss the optimisation of human performance. Phil wrote a book based on the findings of season 5, which focused on hybrid training. Phil has also been a guest on many other podcasts discussing this topic, and is a consultant for hybrid training company Omnia Performance.

Media enquiries

For media enquiries, please contact our Press Office Team by emailing press.office@stmarys.ac.uk.