Staff Profile

Background:

Dr Javad Sarvestan received his Bachelor's degree in Sports Biomechanics from the University of Mazandaran (Iran) in 2015, where he acquired exceptional abilities using biomechanics lab equipment while studying in-depth theoretical aspects of human movement biomechanics in sports. 

He received a Master's degree in Sports Biomechanics from the University of Tehran (Iran) in 2018 where he focused on the development of analytical methods in the analysis of change of direction performance among young collegiate athletes. His master thesis was on “Biomechanical Evaluation of Time as a Golden Measure in the Assessment of Change of Direction Speed Performance”.

He obtained a Ph.D. degree in Biomechanics of Human Movement (Kinanthropology) from Palacky University Olomouc (Czech Republic) in August 2022 (“Biomechanical Factors Contributing to the Volleyball Spikes Success Rate among Young Elite Volleyball Players”). Throughout his Ph.D. he implemented several linear and nonlinear analytical methods to study human movement performance, either in clinical or sports applications. 

He is currently working as Research Associate at the Translational and Clinical Research Institute of Newcastle University. 

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Funds and Rewards:

Post-Doc Research Scholarship (2022): Development of a Musculoskeletal Modelling Pipeline for Determining Risk Factors of Non-contact Knee Injuries (University of Lisbon). 

Post-Doc Research Scholarship (2022): Reinvent the Way We Build Custom Mode Orthosis (University of Lisbon). 

Internal Grant Agency (IGA_2019_008): Biomechanics of Volleyball Spike during Game-Simulated Condition with External Constraints (Palacky University Olomouc).

Internal Grant Agency (IGA_2021_005): Gait Variability Analysis during Walking with External Constraints (Palacky University Olomouc).

J L Fisher (2018-21): Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic. 

Outstanding Publication Reward (2019-22): Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic. 

Peer Reviews:

Gait and Posture

Journal of Biomechanics 

Journal of Sports Biomechanics 

Scientific Reports 

Frontiers in Physiology

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation

IEEE

Review Editor:

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (Biomechanics and Control of Human Movement)

Memberships: 

American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)

International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)

European Society of Biomechanics (ESB)

Association of Biomedical Engineers, Medical Engineers and Bioengineers 

International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR)

European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC)

Teaching:

Newcastle University

      Wearables (January 2023) - Sessional

University of Ostrava

      Seminar (Since February 2023)

      Biomechanics of Human Movement (Since March 2022)

      Analysis of Human Movement (Since September 2022)

University of Tehran 

      Biomechanics Laboratory (Since September 2021)

      Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement (Since September 2021)

Palacky University Olomouc

      Advanced Biomechanics (September 2018, June 2022)

      Biomechanical Concepts of Isokinetic Dynamometer (September 2018, June 2022)

Research Interests:

The main research interests of Dr Sarvestan are Linear and Non-Linear Analysis of Gait and Wearables Applications in Remote Monitoring. He is currently working on the following projects:

>> AWESSoM: Activity Identification Using Single Accelerometer Sensor. 

>> BRC-RA: Remote Monitoring in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Study. 

>> DFP: Leading the Wearables Applications in Patients with Alzheimer.

• Articles

  • Kovacikova Z, Sarvestan J, Bukova A, Cimbolakova I. The association between muscle mass quantity and its quality in physically active older women. Health Care for Women International 2023, (ePub ahead of Print), 1-12.
  • Slovak L, Sarvestan J, Iwatsuki T, Zahradnik D, Land W, Adollahipour R. External focus of attention enhances arm velocities during volleyball spike in young female players. Frontiers in Psychology 2023, 13, 1041871.
  • Bukova A, Kovacikova Z, Sarvestan J, Neumannova K, Pecho J, Zemkova E. Advancing age is associated with more impaired mediolateral balance control after step-down task. Gait & Posture 2023, 100, 165-170.
  • Sarvestan J, Aghaie P, Svoboda Z, Alaei F, Graham R. The effects of mobile phone use on motor variability patterns during gait. PLoS ONE 2022, 17(4), e0267476.
  • Alizadeh Sh, Sarvestan J, Svoboda Z, Alaei F, Linduska P, Aghaie P. Hamstring and ACL injuries impacts on hamstring-to-quadriceps ratio of the elite soccer players: A retrospective study. Physical Therapy in Sport 2022, 53, 97-104.
  • Psotta R, Dostál D, Sarvestan J, Prycl D, Kaspar O, Krízová I. Evaluation of Predictive Motor Control With Two Touchscreen Tablet-Based Tests: Reliability and Validity in School-Aged Children. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2022, epub ahead of print.
  • Sarvestan J, Shirzad E, Arshi A, Mousavian F. Analysis of change of direction performance with dominant and non-dominant leg using linear and nonlinear approaches. Sports Biomechanics 2022, epub ahead of print.
  • Gustavo Claudino J, Afonso J, Sarvestan J, Bahia Lanza M, Pennone J, Cardoso Filho C, Cerca Serrão J, Espregueira-Mendes J, Vilefort Vasconcelos A, de Andrade M, Rocha-Rodrigues S, Andrade R, Ramirez-Campillo R. Strength Training to Prevent Falls in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10(14), 3184.
  • Sarvestan J, Aghaie P, Yazdanbakhsh F, Abbasi Sh, Abbasi A, Svoboda z. Lower Limb Joint Angles and Their Variability during Uphill Walking. Gait & Posture 2021, 90, 434-440.
  • Aghaie P, Sarvestan J, Alaei F, Yazdanbakhsh F, Abbasi A. Linear and non-linear analysis of lower limb joints angle variability during running at different speeds. Acta Gymnica 2021, 51, e2021.023.
  • Slovák L, Zahradník D, Farana R, Svoboda Z, Alaei F, Sarvestan J. Kinetic analysis of volleyball spike jump among young female volleyball players. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 2021, 22(1), 66-76.
  • Cheraghi M, Boozari S, Svoboda Z, Kovacikova Z, Needle R, Sarvestan J. Effects of ankle Kinesio™ taping on jump biomechanics in collegiate athletes with chronic ankle instability. Sport Sciences for Health 2021, 18, 839–846.
  • Sarvestan J, Aghaie P, Svoboda Z, Kovacikova Z, Needle A. Ankle-knee coupling responses to ankle kinesio^TM taping during single-leg drop landings in collegiate athletes with chronic ankle instability. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2021, 61(4), 582-591.
  • Sarvestan J, Svoboda Z, Alaei F, Mulloy F. Analysis of Whole-Body Coordination Patterning in Successful and Faulty Spikes Using Self-Organising Map-Based Cluster Analysis: A Secondary Analysis. Sensors 2021, 21(4), 1345.
  • Kováciková Z, Sarvestan J, Zemková E. Age-related differences in stair descent balance control: Are women more prone to falls than men?. PLOS ONE 2021, 16(1), e0244990.
  • Sarvestan J, Needle A, Aghaie P, Kovacikova Z, Svoboda Z, Abbasi A. Acute Effect of Ankle Kinesio™ Taping on Lower-Limb Biomechanics During Single-Legged Drop Landing. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2021, 30(5), 689-696.
  • Sarvestan J, Svoboda Z, Baeyens JP, Serrien B. Whole body coordination patterning in volleyball spikes under various task constraints: exploratory cluster analysis based on self-organising maps. Sports Biomechanics 2020, epub ahead of print.
  • Sarvestan J, Aghaie P, Svoboda Z, Kovacikova Z, Needle A. The Effect of Ankle Kinesio^TM Taping on Ankle Joint Biomechanics During Unilateral Balance Status among Collegiate Athletes with Chronic Ankle Sprain. Physical Therapy in Sport 2020, 45, 161-167.
  • Kovacikova Z, Sarvestan J, Gonosova Z, Linduska P, Zemkova E, Janura M. The association between anthropometric, lower limb strength, and balance variables with 5-repetition sit-to-stand test performance in physically active elderly women. Isokinetics and Exercise Science 2020, 28(4), 325-331.
  • Kovacikova Z, Janura M, Sarvestan J, Zemkova E, Pecho J. Tests revealing age-related changes in the functional performance of physically active older adults. Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2020, 20(3), 1522-1528.
  • Sarvestan J, Svoboda Z, Linduska P. Kinematic differences between successful and faulty spikes in young volleyball players. Journal of Sports Sciences 2020, 38(20), 2314-2320.
  • Sarvestan J, Svoboda Z, Claudino JG. Force-time curve variables of countermovement jump as predictors of volleyball spike jump height. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research 2020, 50(4), 470–476.
  • Sarvestan J, Kovacikova Z, Linduska P, Gonosova Z, Svoboda Z. Contribution of lower limb muscle strength to walking, postural sway and functional performance in elderly women. Isokinetics and Exercise Science 2020, 29(1), 49-57.
  • Kovacikova Z, Sarvestan J, Neumannova K, Linduska P, Gonosova Z, Pecho J. Balance control during stair descent on compliant surface is associated with knee flexor and ankle plantar flexor strength in older adults. Journal of Biomechanics 2020, 111(3), 110013.
  • Sarvestan J, Kovacikova Z, Linduska P, Gonosova Z, Svoboda Z. Age-related effects on lower extremities muscular strength, sit-to-stand, and functional reaching tests among community-dwelling elderly females. Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2020, 20(6), 3391-3399.
  • Sarvestan J, Riedel V, Gonosova Z, Linduska P, Pridalova M. Relationship between anthropometric and strength variables and maximal throwing velocity in female junior handball players - a pilot study. Acta Gymnica 2019, 49(3), 132-137.
  • Sarvestan J, Cheraghi M, Shirzad E, Svoboda Z. Experience Related Impacts on Jump Performance of Elite and Collegiate Basketball Players; Investigation on Force-Time Curvature Variables. Sport Mont 2019, 17(2), 23-28.
  • Sarvestan J, Svoboda Z. Acute Effect of Ankle Kinesio- and Athletic Taping on Ankle Range of Motion During Various Agility Tests in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Sprain. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2019, 29(5), 527–532.
  • Sarvestan J, Cheraghi M, Sebyani M, Shirzad E, Svoboda Z. Relationships between force-time curve variables and jump height during countermovement jumps in young elite volleyball players. Acta Gymnica 2018, 48(1), 9-14.
  • Sarvestan J, Alaei F, Kazemi N, Porsandeh H, Shirzad E, Svoboda Z. Agility profile in collegiate athletes with chronic ankle sprain: the efect of Athletic and Kinesio taping among both genders. Sport Sciences for Health 2018, 14(1), 407-414.