Ben RATTRAY

2025

Does Cathodal Preconditioning Enhance the Effects of Subsequent Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Corticospinal Excitability and Grip Strength?

Lewis, A., Rattray, B. & Flood, A., 1 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 39, 1, p. 1-12 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Sleep characteristics and brain structure: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Namsrai, T., Northey, J. M., Ambikairajah, A., Ahmed, O., Alateeq, K., Espinoza Oyarce, D. A., Burns, R., Rattray, B. & Cherbuin, N., 25 Feb 2025, In: Sleep Medicine. 129, p. 316-329 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Exercise on Salivary S100B Protein Indicated Blood-Brain Barrier Permeability: A Pilot Study

Lewis, A., Toufexis, C., Goldsmith, C., Robinson, R., Howie, G., Rattray, B. & Flood, A., Jan 2025, In: Neuromodulation. 28, 1, p. 76-85 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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2024

Does transcranial direct current stimulation enhance the hypoalgesic effect of exercise?

Lewis, A., Rattray, B., Toufexis, C. & Flood, A., Dec 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sports Medicine and Health Science. p. 1-8 8 p.

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Do not underestimate the cognitive benefits of exercise

Dupuy, O., Ludyga, S., Ortega, F. B., Hillman, C. H., Erickson, K. I., Herold, F., Kamijo, K., Wang, C. H., Morris, T. P., Brown, B., Esteban-Cornejo, I., Solis-Urra, P., Bosquet, L., Gerber, M., Mekari, S., Berryman, N., Bherer, L., Rattray, B., Liu-Ambrose, T. & Voelcker-Rehage, C. & 1 others, Cheval, B., Aug 2024, In: Nature Human Behaviour. 8, 8, p. 1460-1463 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

The Impact of Cognitive, Physical, and Psychological Stressors on Subsequent Cognitive Performance

Martin, K., Flood, A., Pyne, D. B., Périard, J. D., Keegan, R. & Rattray, B., Jan 2024, In: Human Factors. 66, 1, p. 71-87 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

2023

Physical activity and cognitive function in middle-aged adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the PATH through life study

Quinlan, C., Rattray, B., Pryor, D., Northey, J. M. & Cherbuin, N., 24 Aug 2023, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 14, p. 1-8 8 p., 1022868.

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2022

How to Tackle Mental Fatigue: A Systematic Review of Potential Countermeasures and Their Underlying Mechanisms

Proost, M., Habay, J., De Wachter, J., De Pauw, K., Rattray, B., Meeusen, R., Roelands, B. & Van Cutsem, J., Sept 2022, In: Sports Medicine. 52, 9, p. 2129-2158 30 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

47 Citations (Scopus)

2021

A Short-Term Intervention of High-Intensity Exercise and Anodal-tDCS on Motor Learning in Middle-Aged Adults: An RCT

Quinlan, C., Rattray, B., Pryor, D., Northey, J. M., Coxon, J., Cherbuin, N. & Andrews, S. C., Jun 2021, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 15, p. 1-13 13 p., 661079.

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Development and Initial Validation of an Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale in Military Personnel

Keegan, R. J., Flood, A., Niyonsenga, T., Welvaert, M., Rattray, B., Sarkar, M., Melberzs, L. & Crone, D., 18 Nov 2021, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 12, p. 1-18 18 p., 738609.

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Quinine ingestion during the latter stages of a 3000 m time trial fails to improve cycling performance.

Etxebarria, N., Clark, B., Ross, M., Hui, T., Goecke, R., Rattray, B. & Burke, L. M., Jan 2021, In: International Journal of Sport Nutrition. 31, 1, p. 9-12 4 p.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Response to the letter to the editor regarding the article “A 4-week endurance training program improves tolerance to mental exertion in untrained individuals”

Filipas, L., Martin, K., Northey, J. M., La Torre, A., Keegan, R. & Rattray, B., 1 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 24, 12, p. 1202-1203 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

The accuracy of self-reported physical activity questionnaires varies with sex and body mass index

Quinlan, C., Rattray, B., Pryor, D., Northey, J., Anstey, K. J., Butterworth, P. & Cherbuin, N., Aug 2021, In: PLoS One. 16, 8, p. 1-12 12 p., e0256008.

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The Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale: Assessing Predictive and Concurrent Validation

Summers, S. J., Keegan, R. J., Flood, A., Martin, K., McKune, A. & Rattray, B., 24 Sept 2021, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 12, p. 1-13 13 p., 738519.

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2020

A 4-week endurance training program improves tolerance to mental exertion in untrained individuals

Filipas, L., Martin, K., Northey, J. M., La Torre, A., Keegan, R. & Rattray, B., 2020, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 23, 12, p. 1215-1219 5 p.

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24 Citations (Scopus)

Objectively measured physical activity is associated with dorsolateralprefrontal cortex volume in older adults

Northey, J., Rattray, B., Pumpa, K., Pryor, D., Cherbuin, N., Shaw, M., Anstey, K. J. & Fraser, M., 1 Nov 2020, In: NeuroImage. 221, p. 1-8 8 p., 117150.

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Physiological Factors Which Influence Cognitive Performance in Military Personnel

Martin, K., Périard, J., Rattray, B. & Pyne, D. B., Feb 2020, In: Human Factors. 62, 1, p. 93-123 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

40 Citations (Scopus)

The impact of different training load quantification and modelling methodologies on performance predictions in elite swimmers

Mitchell, L. J., Rattray, B., Fowlie, J., Saunders, P. U. & Pyne, D. B., Nov 2020, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 20, 10, p. 1329-1338 10 p.

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16 Citations (Scopus)

Towards an understanding of the physical activity-BDNF-cognition triumvirate: a review of associations and dosage

Walsh, E., Smith, L., Northey, J., Rattray, B. & Cherbuin, N., Jul 2020, In: Ageing Research Reviews. 60, p. 1568-1637 41 p., 101044.

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102 Citations (Scopus)

2019

Are Individuals Who Engage in More Frequent Self-Regulation Less Susceptible to Mental Fatigue?

Martin, K., Thompson, K. G., Keegan, R. & Rattray, B., Oct 2019, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 41, 5, p. 289-297 9 p.

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23 Citations (Scopus)

Can the intensity of physical activity be accurately measured in older adults using questionnaires?

Northey, J. M., Rattray, B., Pumpa, K. L., Smee, D. J., Welvaert, M., Anstey, K. J. & Cherbuin, N., 2019, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 22, 7, p. 803-807 5 p.

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11 Citations (Scopus)

Cognition in breast cancer survivors: A pilot study of interval and continuous exercise

Northey, J. M., Pumpa, K. L., Quinlan, C., Ikin, A., Toohey, K., Smee, D. J. & Rattray, B., May 2019, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 22, 5, p. 580-585 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

77 Citations (Scopus)

Comparison of Body Composition Assessment Methods in Professional Urban Firefighters

Smee, D. J., Walker, A., Rattray, B., Cooke, J. A., Serpell, B. G. & Pumpa, K. L., May 2019, In: International Journal of Sport Nutrition. 29, 3, p. 282-288 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

9 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of acute modafinil ingestion on cognitive and physical performance following mental exertion

Rattray, B., Martin, K., Hewitt, A., Cooper, G. & McDonald, W., Jul 2019, In: Human Psychopharmacology. 34, 4, p. 1-9 9 p., 2700.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Ingestion of quinine during the latter stages of a 3km TT does not improve cycling performance

Etxebarria, N., Ross, M. L. R., Rattray, B., Clark, B., Goecke, R. & Burke, L. M., 2019, p. 1-1. 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract

Responsiveness and seasonal variation of a 12 × 25-m swimming test

Mitchell, L. J., Rattray, B., Wu, P., Saunders, P. U. & Pyne, D. B., Aug 2019, In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 14, 7, p. 966-971 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

The Impact of Environmental Stress on Cognitive Performance: A Systematic Review

Martin, K., McLeod, E., Périard, J., Rattray, B., Keegan, R. & Pyne, D. B., Dec 2019, In: Human Factors. 61, 8, p. 1205-1246 42 p.

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88 Citations (Scopus)

2018

Compression garments and cerebral blood flow: Influence on cognitive and exercise performance

Smale, B. A., Northey, J. M., Smee, D. J., Versey, N. G. & Rattray, B., Apr 2018, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 18, 3, p. 315-322 8 p.

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13 Citations (Scopus)

Exercise interventions for cognitive function in adults older than 50: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Northey, J., Cherbuin, N., Pumpa, K., Smee, D. & Rattray, B., 1 Feb 2018, In: British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52, 3, p. 154-160 7 p.

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Mental Fatigue Impairs Endurance Performance: A Physiological Explanation

Martin, K., Meeusen, R., Thompson, K. G., Keegan, R. & Rattray, B., 1 Sept 2018, In: Sports Medicine. 48, 9, p. 2041-2051 11 p.

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180 Citations (Scopus)

Physiological Demands of Playing Field Hockey Game at Sub Elite Players

Kusnanik, N. W., Rahayu, Y. S. & Rattray, B., 25 Jan 2018, The 2nd Annual Applied Science and Engineering Conference (AASEC 2017) 24 August 2017, Bandung, Indonesia. Abdullah, A. G., Nandiyanto, B. D. & Widiaty, I. (eds.). 1 ed. United States: IOP Publishing, Vol. 288. p. 1-5 5 p. (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering).

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Reliability and validity of a modified 3-minute all-out swimming test in elite swimmers

Mitchell, L. J. G., Pyne, D. B., Saunders, P. U. & Rattray, B., 2018, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 18, 3, p. 307-314 8 p.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

The relationship between talent identification testing parameters and performance in elite junior swimmers

Mitchell, L. J. G., Saunders, P. U., Rattray, B. & Pyne, D. B., Dec 2018, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 21, 12, p. 1281-1285 5 p.

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27 Citations (Scopus)

2017

Brain-based interventions for improving performance

Rattray, B., Nov 2017, p. 54-54. 1 p.

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Effect of ladder speed run and repeated sprint ability in improving agility and speed of junior soccer players

Kusnanik, N. W. & Rattray, B., 28 Mar 2017, In: Acta Kinesiologica. 11, 1, p. 19-22

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Elite sprint swimming performance is enhanced by completion of additional warm-up activities

McGowan, C., Pyne, D., Thompson, K., Raglin, J., Osborne, M. & Rattray, B., 3 Aug 2017, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 35, 15, p. 1493-1499 7 p.

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28 Citations (Scopus)

Improving Body Composition May Reduce the Immune and Inflammatory Responses of Firefighters Working in the Heat

Walker, A., Beatty, H. E. W., Zanetti, S. & Rattray, B., 1 Apr 2017, In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 59, 4, p. 377-383 7 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity during a 4 km cycling time trial.

Rattray, B., Smale, B. A., Northey, J., Smee, D. J. & Versey, N. G., 1 Jun 2017, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 117, 6, p. 1241-1248 8 p.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Morning Exercise: Enhancement of Afternoon Sprint-Swimming Performance

McGowan, C., Pyne, D., Thompson, K., Raglin, J. & Rattray, B., May 2017, In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 12, 5, p. 605-611 7 p.

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19 Citations (Scopus)

Perception or reality: Can thermal perceptions inform management of firefighters in the heat?

Walker, A., Rattray, B. & Brearley, M., 3 Apr 2017, In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 14, 4, p. 306-312 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

12 Citations (Scopus)

2016

A Comparison Between Estimated Physical Activity from an Open-Ended Self-Report Questionnaire and the SenseWear Armband in Older Australians

Northey, J. M., Rattray, B., Pumpa, K., Smee, D., Cherbuin, N. & Anstey, K., 2016, In: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 24, S1, p. 107-108 2 p.

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Chronic occupational exposures can influence the rate of PTSD and depressive disorders in first responders and military personnel

Walker, A., McKune, A., Ferguson, S., Pyne, D. B. & Rattray, B., 15 Jul 2016, In: Extreme Physiology and Medicine. 5, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., 8.

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Competition Day Strategies To Enhance Sprint Swimming Performance

McGowan, C. J., Pyne, D. B., Thompson, K. G., Raglin, J. S., Osborne, M. & Rattray, B., May 2016, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48, 5S, p. 496-497 2 p.

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Current Warm-Up Practices and Contemporary Issues Faced by Elite Swimming Coaches

McGowan, C. J., Pyne, D. B., Raglin, J. S., Thompson, K. G. & Rattray, B., 1 Dec 2016, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30, 12, p. 3471-3480 10 p.

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24 Citations (Scopus)

Evaluating warm-up strategies for elite sprint breaststroke swimming performance

McGowan, C. J., Pyne, D. B., Thompson, K. G. & Rattray, B., Oct 2016, In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 11, 7, p. 975-978 4 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Heated jackets and dryland-based activation exercises used as additional warm-ups during transition enhance sprint swimming performance

McGowan, C. J., Thompson, K. G., Pyne, D. B., Raglin, J. S. & Rattray, B., 1 Apr 2016, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 19, 4, p. 354-358 5 p.

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28 Citations (Scopus)

Physical activity counteracts the influence of mental work on blood pressure in healthy children

Lapointe, T., Brassard, P., Rattray, B. & Perusse-Lachance, E., 1 Oct 2016, In: Physiology and Behavior. 164, p. 102-106 5 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Superior Inhibitory Control and Resistance to Mental Fatigue in Professional Road Cyclists

Martin, K., Staiano, W., Menaspa, P., Hennessey, T., Marcora, S., Keegan, R., Thompson, K., Martin, D., Halson, S. & Rattray, B., 21 Jul 2016, In: PLoS One. 11, 7, p. 1-15 15 p., e0159907.

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The effect of high and low exercise intensity periods on a simple memory recognition test

Rattray, B. & Smee, D. J., 1 Sept 2016, In: Journal of Sport and Health Science. 5, 3, p. 342-348 7 p.

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Vascular Occlusion and Sequential Compression for Recovery Post Resistance Exercise.

Northey, J., Rattray, B., Argus, C., Etxebarria, N. & Driller, M., 2016, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30, 2, p. 533-539 7 p.

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