Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale PhD

Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2023) 'Pregnancy, Sex Hormones, and Exercise.' Sex Hormones, Exercise and Women: Scientific and Clinical Aspects, Second Edition. pp. 327-349.

Power, C.J., Fox, J.L., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Bender, A.M., Dalbo, V.J., Scanlan, A.T. (2024) 'Waking Up to the Issue! Research Inattention and Sex-Related Differences Warrant More Sleep Studies in Female Athletes.' Sports Medicine, 54(3) pp. 565-583.

McNulty, K.L., Ansdell, P., Goodall, S., Thomas, K., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Howatson, G., Hicks, K.M. (2024) 'The Symptoms Experienced by Naturally Menstruating Women and Oral Contraceptive Pill Users and Their Perceived Effects on Exercise Performance and Recovery Time Posttraining.' Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 32(1)

Hackney, A.C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2024) 'Female Physiology–Endocrinology: Education Is Lacking and Innovation Is Needed!.' Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 32(1)

D’Souza, A.C., Wageh, M., Williams, J.S., Colenso-Semple, L.M., McCarthy, D.G., McKay, A.K.A., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Burke, L.M., Parise, G., MacDonald, M.J., Tarnopolsky, M.A., Phillips, S.M. (2023) 'Menstrual cycle hormones and oral contraceptives: a multimethod systems physiology-based review of their impact on key aspects of female physiology.' Journal of Applied Physiology, 135(6) pp. 1284-1299.

Elliott Sale, K.J., Flood, T.R., Arent, S.M., Dolan, E., Saunders, B., Hansen, M., Ihalainen, J.K., Mikkonen, R.S., Minahan, C., Thornton, J.S., Ackerman, K.E., Lebrun, C.M., Sale, C., Stellingwerff, T., Swinton, P.A., Hackney, A.C. (2023) 'Effect of menstrual cycle and contraceptive pill phase on aspects of exercise physiology and athletic performance in female athletes: protocol for the Feminae international multisite innovative project.' BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 9(4)

Hanley, S.J., Varley, I., Sale, C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2023) 'Experiences of physical activity, healthy eating and quality of life during and following pregnancy in overweight and obese postpartum women.' Maternal and Child Health Journal,

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Ackerman, K.E., Lebrun, C.M., Minahan, C., Sale, C., Stellingwerff, T., Swinton, P.A., C Hackney, A. (2023) 'Feminae: an international multisite innovative project for female athletes.' BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 9(4) pp. e001675-e001675.

Taim, B.C., Ó Catháin, C., Renard, M., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Madigan, S., Ní Chéilleachair, N. (2023) 'Correction to: The Prevalence of Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Menstrual Cycle-Related Symptoms in Female Athletes: A Systematic Literature Review..' Sports Med, 53(10)

Civil, R., Dolan, E., Swinton, P.A., Santos, L., Varley, I., Atherton, P.J., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2023) 'P1NP and β-CTX-1 responses to a prolonged, continuous running bout in young healthy adult males: a systematic review with individual participant data meta-analysis.' Sports Medicine - Open, 9(1) pp. 85-85.

Carvalho, A., Duarte, B., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Saunders, B. (2023) 'Directions for Future Studies to Determine Dietary Nitrate Efficacy in Female Athletes.' Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, 8(4) pp. 59-66.

Taim, B.C., Ó Catháin, C., Renard, M., Elliot-Sale, K.J., Madigan, S., Ní Chéilleachair, N. (2023) 'The Prevalence of Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Menstrual Cycle-Related Symptoms in Female Athletes: A Systematic Literature Review.' Sports Medicine,

Swinton, P.A., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2023) 'Comparative analysis of bone outcomes between quantitative ultrasound and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry from the UK Biobank cohort.' Archives of Osteoporosis, 18(1) pp. 77-77.

Kuikman, M.A., McKay, A.K.A., Smith, E.S., Ackerman, K.E., Harris, R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Stellingwerff, T., Burke, L.M. (2023) 'Female Athlete Representation and Dietary Control Methods Among Studies Assessing Chronic Carbohydrate Approaches to Support Training.' International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 33(4) pp. 198-208.

Nolan, D., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Egan, B. (2023) 'Prevalence of hormonal contraceptive use and reported side effects of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive use in powerlifting and rugby.' The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 51(3) pp. 217-222.

Langan-Evans, C., Hearris, M.A., McQuilliam, S., Burke, L.M., Stellingwerff, T., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Morton, J.P. (2023) 'Hormonal contraceptive use, menstrual cycle characteristics and training/nutrition related profiles of elite, sub-elite and amateur athletes and exercisers: one size is unlikely to fit all.' International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching,

Colenso-Semple, L.M., D'Souza, A.C., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Phillips, S.M. (2023) 'Current evidence shows no influence of women's menstrual cycle phase on acute strength performance or adaptations to resistance exercise training.' Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 5pp. 1054542-1054542.

Kuikman, M.A., Smith, E.S., McKay, A.K.A., Ackerman, K.E., Harris, R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Stellingwerff, T., Burke, L.M. (2023) 'Fueling the female athlete: auditing her representation in studies of acute carbohydrate intake for exercise.' Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 55(3) pp. 569-580.

Matthews, J.J., Turner, M.D., Santos, L., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2023) 'Carnosine increases insulin-stimulated glucose uptake and reduces methylglyoxal-modified proteins in type-2 diabetic human skeletal muscle cells.' Amino Acids, 55(3) pp. 413-420.

Moore, I.S., Crossley, K.M., Bo, K., Mountjoy, M., Ackerman, K.E., Antero, J.D.S., Sundgot Borgen, J., Brown, W.J., Bolling, C.S., Clarsen, B., Derman, W., Dijkstra, P., Donaldson, A., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Emery, C.A., Haakstad, L., Junge, A., Mkumbuzi, N.S., Nimphius, S., Palmer, D., Van Poppel, M., Thornton, J.S., Tomás, R., Zondi, P.C., Verhagen, E. (2023) 'Female athlete health domains: A supplement to the International Olympic Committee consensus statement on methods for recording and reporting epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport.' British Journal of Sports Medicine,

Heyward, O., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Roe, G., Emmonds, S., Hornby, K., Stokes, K.A., Jones, B. (2022) 'Oral contraceptive use in Premiership and Championship women's rugby union: perceived symptomology, management strategies, and performance and wellness effects.' Science and Medicine in Football, pp. 1-8.

McHaffie, S.J., Langan-Evans, C., Morehen, J.C., Strauss, J.A., Areta, J.L., Rosimus, C., Evans, M., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Cronin, C.J., Morton, J.P. (2022) 'Normalising the conversation: a qualitative analysis of player and stakeholder perceptions of menstrual health support within elite female soccer.' Science and Medicine in Football, 6(5) pp. 633-642.

McHaffie, S.J., Langan-Evans, C., Morehen, J.C., Strauss, J.A., Areta, J.L., Rosimus, C., Evans, M., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Cronin, C.J., Morton, J.P. (2022) 'Carbohydrate fear, skinfold targets and body image issues: a qualitative analysis of player and stakeholder perceptions of the nutrition culture within elite female soccer.' Science and Medicine in Football, 6(5) pp. 675-685.

Langan-Evans, C., Cronin, C., Hearris, M.A., Elliott-Sale, K., Morton, J.P. (2022) 'Perceptions of Current Issues in Female Sport Nutrition From Elite Athletes, Practitioners, and Researchers.' Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 30(2) pp. 133-143.

Parker, L.J.F., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Hannon, M., Morton, J.P., Close, G.L. (2022) 'Where do you go when your periods go?: a case-study examining secondary amenorrhea in a professional internationally-capped female soccer player through the lens of the sport nutritionist.' Science and Medicine in Football, 6(5) pp. 643-649.

Smith, E.S., McKay, A.K.A., Kuikman, M., Ackerman, K.E., Harris, R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Stellingwerff, T., Burke, L.M. (2022) 'Managing Female Athlete Health: Auditing the Representation of Female versus Male Participants among Research in Supplements to Manage Diagnosed Micronutrient Issues.' Nutrients, 14(16) pp. 3372-3372.

Guzman, A., Kurgan, N., Moniz, S.C., McCarthy, S.F., Sale, C., Logan-Sprenger, H., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Hazell, T.J., Klentrou, P. (2022) 'Menstrual cycle related fluctuations in circulating markers of bone metabolism at rest and in response to running in eumenorrheic females.' Calcified Tissue International, 111(2) pp. 124-136.

Creighton, J.V., de Souza Gonçalves, L., Artioli, G.G., Tan, D., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Turner, M.D., Doig, C.L., Sale, C. (2022) 'Physiological Roles of Carnosine in Myocardial Function and Health.' Advances in Nutrition, 13(5) pp. 1914-1929.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Bostock, E.L., Jackson, T., Wardle, S.L., O'Leary, T.J., Greeves, J.P., Sale, C. (2022) 'Investigating the Efficacy of an 18-Week Postpartum Rehabilitation and Physical Development Intervention on Occupational Physical Performance and Musculoskeletal Health in UK Servicewomen: Protocol for an Independent Group Study Design.' JMIR Research Protocols, 11(6) pp. e32315-e32315.

Samuels, L., Nakstad, B., Roos, N., Bonell, A., Chersich, M., Havenith, G., Luchters, S., Day, L.T., Hirst, J.E., Singh, T., Elliott-Sale, K., Hetem, R., Part, C., Sawry, S., Le Roux, J., Kovats, S. (2022) 'Physiological mechanisms of the impact of heat during pregnancy and the clinical implications: review of the evidence from an expert group meeting.' International Journal of Biometeorology, 66(8) pp. 1505-1513.

Areta, J.L., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2022) 'Nutrition for female athletes: What we know, what we don’t know, and why.' European Journal of Sport Science, 22(5) pp. 669-671.

Parker, L.J., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Hannon, M.P., Morton, J.P., Close, G.L. (2022) 'An audit of hormonal contraceptive use in Women’s Super League soccer players; implications on symptomology.' Science and Medicine in Football, 6(2) pp. 153-158.

Smith, E.S., McKay, A.K.A., Kuikman, M., Ackerman, K.E., Harris, R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Stellingwerff, T., Burke, L.M. (2022) 'Auditing the Representation of Female Versus Male Athletes in Sports Science and Sports Medicine Research: Evidence-Based Performance Supplements.' Nutrients, 14(5) pp. 953-953.

Hanley, S.J., Sibbick, E., Varley, I., Sale, C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2022) 'Exercise interventions for weight management during pregnancy and up to 1 year postpartum among normal weight women and women with overweight and obesity: an updated systematic review.' Obesity Science and Practice, 8(5) pp. 531-544.

Smith, E.S., McKay, A.K.A., Ackerman, K.E., Harris, R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Stellingwerff, T., Burke, L.M. (2022) 'Methodology review: a protocol to audit the representation of female athletes in sports science and sports medicine research.' International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 32(2) pp. 114-127.

Shirley, M.K., Longman, D.P., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Hackney, A.C., Sale, C., Dolan, E. (2022) 'A life history perspective on athletes with low energy availability.' Sports Medicine, 52(6) pp. 1223-1234.

Alwan, N., Moss, S.L., Davies, I.G., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Enright, K. (2022) 'Weight loss practices and eating behaviours among female physique athletes: Acquiring the optimal body composition for competition.' PLoS One, 17(1) pp. e0262514-e0262514.

Morehen, J.C., Rosimus, C., Cavanagh, B.P., Hambly, C., Speakman, J.R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Hannon, M.P., Morton, J.P. (2021) 'Energy Expenditure of Female International Standard Soccer Players: A Doubly Labeled Water Investigation.' Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 54(5) pp. 769-779.

Nédélec, E., Foli, E., Shultz, S.J., Swinton, P.A., Dolan, E., Enright, K., Piasecki, J., Matthews, J.J., Sale, C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2021) 'Effect of menstrual cycle phase, menstrual irregularities and hormonal contraceptive use on anterior knee laxity and non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury occurrence in women: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.' BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 7(4) pp. e001170-e001170.

Jackson, T., Bostock, E.L., Hassan, A., Greeves, J.P., Sale, C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2021) 'The legacy of pregnancy: elite athletes and women in arduous occupations.' Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 50(1) pp. 14-24.

Matthews, J.J., Dolan, E., Swinton, P.A., Santos, L., Artioli, G.G., Turner, M.D., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2021) 'Effect of carnosine or β-Alanine supplementation on markers of glycemic control and insulin resistance in humans and animals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.' Advances in Nutrition, 12(6) pp. 2216-2231.

Hackney, A.C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2021) 'Editorial: Exercise Endocrinology: "What Comes Next?".' Endocrines, 2(3) pp. 167-170.

Bozzini, B.N., McFadden, B.A., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Swinton, P.A., Arent, S.M. (2021) 'Evaluating the effects of oral contraceptive use on biomarkers and body composition during a competitive season in collegiate female soccer players.' Journal of Applied Physiology, 130(6) pp. 1971-1982.

Civil, R., Brook, M.S., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Santos, L., Varley, I., Lensu, S., Kainulainen, H., Koch, L.G., Britton, S.L., Wilkinson, D.J., Smith, K., Sale, C., Atherton, P.J. (2021) 'A collagen extraction and deuterium oxide stable isotope tracer method for the quantification of bone collagen synthesis rates in vivo.' Physiological Reports, 9(10) pp. e14799-e14799.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Minahan, C.L., de Jonge, X.A.K.J., Ackerman, K.E., Sipilä, S., Constantini, N.W., Lebrun, C.M., Hackney, A.C. (2021) 'Methodological Considerations for Studies in Sport and Exercise Science with Women as Participants: A Working Guide for Standards of Practice for Research on Women.' Sports Medicine, 51pp. 843-861.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., McNulty, K.L., Goodall, S., Ansdell, P., Thomas, K., Swinton, P.A., Dolan, E., Hicks, K.M. (2021) 'Reply to: Comment on: “The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” and “The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Exercise Performance in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”.' Sports Medicine, 51(5) pp. 1111-1113.

Tiller, N.B., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Knechtle, B., Wilson, P.B., Roberts, J.D., Millet, G.Y. (2021) 'Do Sex Differences in Physiology Confer a Female Advantage in Ultra-Endurance Sport?.' Sports Medicine, 51(5) pp. 895-915.

Duffy, D., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Gardner, H., Goldenstein, S., Wideman, L. (2021) 'Endocrine Responses to Sport-Related Brain Injury in Female Athletes: A Narrative Review and a Call for Action.' Endocrines, 2(2) pp. 99-108.

Martin, D., Cooper, S.B., Tang, J.C.Y., Fraser, W.D., Sale, C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2021) 'Bone metabolic marker concentrations across the menstrual cycle and phases of combined oral contraceptive use.' Bone, 145pp. 115864-115864.

Martin, D., Papageorgiou, M., Colgan, H., Bandelow, S., Greeves, J.P., Tang, J.C.Y., Fraser, W.D., Cooper, S.B., Sale, C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2021) 'The effects of short-term low energy availability, achieved through diet or exercise, on cognitive function in oral contraceptive users and eumenorrheic women.' Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 46(7) pp. 781-789.

Matthews, J.J., Dolan, E., Swinton, P.A., Santos, L., Artioli, G.G., Turner, M.D., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2020) 'The effect of carnosine or β-alanine supplementation on markers of glycaemic control and insulin resistance in human and animal studies: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.' Systematic Reviews, 9(1)

Elliott-Sale, K.J., McNulty, K.L., Ansdell, P., Goodall, S., Hicks, K.M., Thomas, K., Swinton, P.A., Dolan, E. (2020) 'The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Exercise Performance in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.' Sports Medicine, 50(10) pp. 1785-1812.

McNulty, K.L., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Dolan, E., Swinton, P.A., Ansdell, P., Goodall, S., Thomas, K., Hicks, K.M. (2020) 'The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.' Sports Medicine, 50(10) pp. 1813-1827.

Saunders, B., Virgile, A., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Artioli, G.G., Swinton, P.A., Dolan, E., Roschel, H., Sale, C., Gualano, B. (2020) 'Infographic. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of β-alanine supplementation on exercise capacity and performance.' British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(15) pp. 925-926.

Ackerman, K.E., Stellingwerff, T., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Baltzell, A., Cain, M., Goucher, K., Fleshman, L., Mountjoy, M.L. (2020) '#REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport): Time for a revolution in sports culture and systems to improve athlete health and performance.' British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(7)

Dolan, E., Varley, I., Ackerman, K.E., Pereira, R.M.R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2020) 'The Bone Metabolic Response to Exercise and Nutrition.' Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 48(2) pp. 49-58.

Sale, C., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2019) 'Nutrition and Athlete Bone Health.' Sports Medicine, 49pp. 139-151.

Desbrow, B., Tarnopolsky, M., Burd, N.A., Moore, D.R., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2019) 'Nutrition for special populations: Young, female, and masters athletes.' International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29(2) pp. 220-227.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Graham, A., Hanley, S.J., Blumenthal, S., Sale, C. (2019) 'Modern dietary guidelines for healthy pregnancy; maximising maternal and foetal outcomes and limiting excessive gestational weight gain.' European Journal of Sport Science, 19(1) pp. 62-70.

Alwan, N., Moss, S.L., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Davies, I.G., Enright, K. (2019) 'A narrative review on female physique athletes: The physiological and psychological implications of weight management practices.' International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29(6) pp. 682-689.

Papageorgiou, M., Martin, D., Colgan, H., Cooper, S., Greeves, J.P., Tang, J.C.Y., Fraser, W.D., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2018) 'Bone metabolic responses to low energy availability achieved by diet or exercise in active eumenorrheic women.' Bone, 114pp. 181-188.

Martin, D., Sale, C., Cooper, S.B., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2018) 'Period prevalence and perceived side effects of hormonal contraceptive use and the menstrual cycle in elite athletes.' International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(7) pp. 926-932.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Tenforde, A.S., Parziale, A.L., Holtzman, B., Ackerman, K.E. (2018) 'Endocrine effects of relative energy deficiency in sport.' International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 28(4) pp. 335-349.

Papageorgiou, M., Dolan, E., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2018) 'Reduced energy availability: implications for bone health in physically active populations.' European Journal of Nutrition, 57(3) pp. 847-859.

Papageorgiou, M., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Parsons, A., Tang, J.C.Y., Greeves, J.P., Fraser, W.D., Sale, C. (2017) 'Effects of reduced energy availability on bone metabolism in women and men.' Bone, 105pp. 191-199.

Santos, L., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2017) 'Exercise and bone health across the lifespan.' Biogerontology, 18(6) pp. 931-946.

Swift, J.A., Langley-Evans, S.C., Pearce, J., Jethwa, P.H., Taylor, M.A., Avery, A., Ellis, S., McMullen, S., Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2017) 'Antenatal weight management: Diet, physical activity, and gestational weight gain in early pregnancy.' Midwifery, 49pp. 40-46.

Saunders, B., Elliott-Sale, K., Artioli, G.G., Swinton, P.A., Dolan, E., Roschel, H., Sale, C., Gualano, B. (2017) 'β-Alanine supplementation to improve exercise capacity and performance: A systematic review and meta-Analysis.' British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(8) pp. 658-669.

Elliott-Sale, K.J. (2017) 'The effects of exercise on postpartum weight retention in overweight and obese women.' Current Women's Health Reviews, 13(1) pp. 11-16.

Fernandes, R.M., Franchini, E., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Takito, M.Y. (2017) 'Does pregnancy affect the metabolic equivalent at rest and during low intensity exercise?.' Current Women's Health Reviews, 13(1) pp. 38-43.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Artal, R. (2017) 'Exercise-based strategies to promote better health and weight management; from pregnancy to the menopause.' Current Women's Health Reviews, 13(1)

Townsend, R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Currell, K., Tang, J., Fraser, W.D., Sale, C. (2017) 'The effect of postexercise carbohydrate and protein ingestion on bone metabolism.' Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49(6) pp. 1209-1218.

Townsend, R., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Pinto, A.J., Thomas, C., Scott, J.P.R., Currell, K., Fraser, W.D., Sale, C. (2016) 'Parathyroid hormone secretion is controlled by both ionized calcium and phosphate during exercise and recovery in men.' Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 101(8) pp. 3231-3239.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Barnett, C.T., Sale, C. (2015) 'Exercise interventions for weight management during pregnancy and up to 1 year postpartum among normal weight, overweight and obese women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.' British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(20) pp. 1336-1342.

Martin, D., Cooper, S., Sale, C., Compton, G., Elliott-Sale, K. (2015) 'Reliability of force per unit cross-sectional area measurements of the first dorsal interosseus muscle.' Journal of Sports Sciences, 33(11) pp. 1159-1165.

Hobson, R.M., Harris, R.C., Martin, D., Smith, P., Macklin, B., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Sale, C. (2014) 'Effect of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on 2000-m rowing performance.' International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 9(1) pp. 139-144.

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Smith, S., Bacon, J., Clayton, D., McPhilimey, M., Goutianos, G., Hampson, J., Sale, C. (2013) 'Examining the role of oral contraceptive users as an experimental and/or control group in athletic performance studies.' Contraception, 88(3) pp. 408-412.

Elliott, K.J., Cable, N.T., Reilly, T., Sefton, V., Kingsland, C., Diver, M. (2005) 'Effects of supra-physiological changes in human ovarian hormone levels on maximum force production of the first dorsal interosseus muscle.' Experimental Physiology, 90(2) pp. 215-223.

Elliott, K.J., Cable, N.T., Reilly, T. (2005) 'Does oral contraceptive use affect maximum force production in women?.' British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(1) pp. 15-19.

Cable, N.T., Elliott, K.J. (2004) 'The influence of reproductive hormones on muscle strength.' Biological Rhythm Research, 35(3) pp. 235-244.

Elliott, K.J., Cable, N.T., Reilly, T., Diver, M.J. (2003) 'Effect of menstrual cycle phase on the concentration of bioavailable 17-β oestradiol and testosterone and muscle strength.' Clinical Science, 105(6) pp. 663-669.

Elliott, K.J., Sale, C., Cable, N.T. (2002) 'Effects of resistance training and detraining on muscle strength and blood lipid profiles in postmenopausal women.' British Journal of Sports Medicine, 36(5) pp. 340-345.