Mr Luca Maestroni


NameMr Luca Maestroni
Job titleHourly Academic
Research institute
Primary appointmentLondon Sports Institute
Email addressl.x.maestroni@mdx.ac.uk
Contact categoryAcademic staff

Research outputs

Periodizing exercise medicine prescription for patients with cancer: a narrative opinion

Bettariga, F., Newton, R.U., Bishop, C., Maestroni, L., Borsati, A., Avancini, A., Pilotto, S., Taaffe, D.R., Galvao, D.A. and Haff, G.G. 2025. Periodizing exercise medicine prescription for patients with cancer: a narrative opinion. Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-025-02311-5

How do multi and single joint strength levels relate to vertical jump performance and biomechanics in amateur athletes returned to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?

Maestroni, L., Turner, A. and Bettariga, F. 2025. How do multi and single joint strength levels relate to vertical jump performance and biomechanics in amateur athletes returned to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Inter-limb asymmetry data in athletes with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A comparison of different equations to interpret between-limb difference data

Maestroni, L., Turner, A., Read, P., Bettariga, F., Fenu, G., Rosalio, A., Guastella, M. and Bishop, C. 2025. Inter-limb asymmetry data in athletes with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A comparison of different equations to interpret between-limb difference data. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Exercise and inflammation in female survivors of breast cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis with secondary mediation analysis on body composition

Bettariga, F., Taaffe, D.R., Borsati, A., Avancini, A., Pilotto, S., Lazzarini, S.G., Lopez, P., Maestroni, L., Crainich, U., Bandini, E., Campbell, J.P., Clay, T.D., Galvão, D.A. and Newton, R.U. 2025. Exercise and inflammation in female survivors of breast cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis with secondary mediation analysis on body composition. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-025-01873-7

Optimizing physical recovery in male field sport athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: residual deficits, performance targets, and training strategies

Maestroni, L., Turner, A., Tourillion, R. and Read, P. 2025. Optimizing physical recovery in male field sport athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: residual deficits, performance targets, and training strategies. Strength and Conditioning Journal. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000911

Effects of exercise on inflammation in female survivors of nonmetastatic breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bettariga, F., Taaffe, D.R., Borsati, A., Avancini, A., Pilotto, S., Lazzarini, S.G., Lopez, P., Maestroni, L., Crainich, U., Campbell, J.P., Clay, T.D., Galvão, D.A. and Newton, R.U. 2025. Effects of exercise on inflammation in female survivors of nonmetastatic breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 117 (10), pp. 1984-1998. https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djaf062

Association of muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness with all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in patients diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Bettariga, F., Galvão, D.A., Taaffe, D.R., Bishop, C., Lopez, P., Maestroni, L., Quinto, G., Crainich, U., Verdini, E., Bandini, E., Natalucci, V. and Newton, R.U. 2025. Association of muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness with all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in patients diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108671

Pain catastrophizing, beliefs and perception and their association with profiling characteristics in athletes

Maestroni, L., Rabey, M., Mariani, C., Villa, V., Landi, L., Rodi, A., Civera, F., Battariga, F. and Turner, A. 2024. Pain catastrophizing, beliefs and perception and their association with profiling characteristics in athletes. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 34 (4), pp. 415-422. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2024-0122

Lower and upper body isometric strength in climbers: reliability and associations with an assessment of climbing performance

Bettariga, F., Maestroni, L., Lancellotti, L., Mario, C., Turner, A., Newton, R. and Bishop, C. 2024. Lower and upper body isometric strength in climbers: reliability and associations with an assessment of climbing performance. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning.

Characterization of pain in lipedema: reliability and validity of pain pressure thresholds and hand-held sphygmomanometer assessments in people with lipedema

Bettariga, F., Fumagalli, L., Aloisi, D., Maestroni, L. and Mantovani, S. 2024. Characterization of pain in lipedema: reliability and validity of pain pressure thresholds and hand-held sphygmomanometer assessments in people with lipedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology. 23 (2), pp. 95-100. https://doi.org/10.1089/lrb.2024.0058

Strength and power assessment in rehabilitation: profiling the athlete’s return to sport journey following ACL reconstruction

Maestroni, L. 2023. Strength and power assessment in rehabilitation: profiling the athlete’s return to sport journey following ACL reconstruction. PhD thesis Middlesex University

Total score of athleticism: profiling strength and power characteristics in professional soccer players following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction to assess return to sport readiness

Maestroni, L., Turner, A., Papadopoulos, K., Sideris, V. and Read, P. 2023. Total score of athleticism: profiling strength and power characteristics in professional soccer players following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction to assess return to sport readiness. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 51 (12), pp. 3121-3130. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465231194778

Time to consider the potential role of alternative resistance training methods in cancer management?

Bettariga, F., Bishop, C., Taaffe, D., Galvao, D., Maestroni, L. and Newton, R. 2023. Time to consider the potential role of alternative resistance training methods in cancer management? Journal of Sport and Health Science. 12 (6), pp. 715-725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2023.06.007

Reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometer and hand-held sphygmomanometer for testing shoulder isometric external and internal rotator muscles strength

Bettariga, F., Lopomo, N., Civera, F., Lazzarini, S., Mantovani, L. and Maestroni, L. 2023. Reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometer and hand-held sphygmomanometer for testing shoulder isometric external and internal rotator muscles strength. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00232-1

Single leg drop jump is affected by physical capacities in male soccer players following ACL reconstruction

Maestroni, L., Turner, A., Papadopoulos, K., Pedley, J., Sideris, V. and Read, P. 2024. Single leg drop jump is affected by physical capacities in male soccer players following ACL reconstruction. Science and Medicine in Football. 8 (3), pp. 201-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/24733938.2023.2225481

Comparison of strength and power characteristics before ACL rupture and at the end of rehabilitation before return to sport in professional soccer players

Maestroni, L., Turner, A., Papadopoulos, K., Cohen, D., Sideris, V., Graham-Smith, P. and Read, P. 2023. Comparison of strength and power characteristics before ACL rupture and at the end of rehabilitation before return to sport in professional soccer players. Sports Health. 15 (6), pp. 814-823. https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381231171566

Acute effects of a fatiguing protocol on peak force and rate of force development of the hamstring muscles in soccer players

Bettariga, F., Bishop, C., Martorelli, L., Turner, A., Lazzarini, S., Algeri, C. and Maestroni, L. 2023. Acute effects of a fatiguing protocol on peak force and rate of force development of the hamstring muscles in soccer players. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00228-x

The effects of a 6-week unilateral strength and ballistic jump training program on the force-velocity profiles of sprinting

Bettariga, F., Maestroni, L., Martorelli, L., Turner, A. and Bishop, C. 2023. The effects of a 6-week unilateral strength and ballistic jump training program on the force-velocity profiles of sprinting. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 37 (7), pp. 1390-1396. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004424

Do people with musculoskeletal pain differ from healthy cohorts in terms of global measures of strength? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Verdini, E., Maestroni, L., Clark, M., Turner, A. and Huber, J. 2022. Do people with musculoskeletal pain differ from healthy cohorts in terms of global measures of strength? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692155221128724

What is the effect of ankle disk training and taping on proprioception deficit after lateral ankle sprains among active populations? - A systematic review.

Otsuka, S., Papadopoulos, K., Bampouras, T. and Maestroni, L. 2022. What is the effect of ankle disk training and taping on proprioception deficit after lateral ankle sprains among active populations? - A systematic review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 31, pp. 62-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.001

The effects of training interventions on inter-limbs asymmetries: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Bettariga, F., Turner, A., Maloney, S., Maestroni, L., Jarvis, P. and Bishop, C. 2022. The effects of training interventions on inter-limbs asymmetries: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 44 (5), pp. 69-86. https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000701

Reverse engineering in strength and conditioning: applications to agility training

Turner, A., Read, P., Maestroni, L., Chavda, S., Yao, X., Papadopoulos, K., Virgile, A., Spiegelhalter, A. and Bishop, C. 2022. Reverse engineering in strength and conditioning: applications to agility training. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 44 (4), pp. 85-94. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000681

The benefits of strength training on musculoskeletal system health: practical applications for interdisciplinary care

Maestroni, L., Read, P., Bishop, C., Papadopoulos, K., Suchomel, T., Comfort, P. and Turner, A. 2020. The benefits of strength training on musculoskeletal system health: practical applications for interdisciplinary care. Sports Medicine. 50 (8), pp. 1431-1450. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01309-5

Strength and power training in rehabilitation: underpinning principles and practical strategies to return athletes to high performance

Maestroni, L., Read, P., Bishop, C. and Turner, A. 2020. Strength and power training in rehabilitation: underpinning principles and practical strategies to return athletes to high performance. Sports Medicine. 50 (2), pp. 239-252. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01195-6
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