+50 keynote presentation/invited lectures/seminars in all continents (China, USA, India, Argentina, Malaysia, Tunisia, Germany, Portugal, UK, Italy, Australia, France, Switzerland)
A total of +140 regular conference presentations out of which 40% oral and 60% posters.
Participation to +60 international/national congresses as main presenter and 14 invited seminars.
INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CONGRESSES WITH PROCEEDINGS
Invited PresentationS / Keynote LectureS in international conferences
37. Combining heat and altitude training to enhance temperate, sea-level performance. 8th Duoba Altitude training and health forum. Duoba (China), 20-22nd July 2022(45 min keynote lecture). [online]
36. Therapeutic use of hypoxia and heat. National Sport Observatory seminar on physical activity. Hammamet (Tunisia), 18-19th November 2021 (20 min invited presentation). [online]
35. Combining heat and altitude training to enhance temperate, sea-level performance. International conference on environmental conditions to improve sports performance (France), 21st-22nd October 2021 (30 min invited presentation). [online]
34. Monitoring internal and external training loads – Influence of environmental stress. International conference on Kinesiology (Philippines), 24th August 2021 (35 min keynote lecture). [online]
33. Latest advancement about sprint mechanical effectiveness. International E-conference on Biomechanics in sports performance (India), 21st August 2021 (45 min keynote lecture). [online]
32. Physiological adaptations to altitude training. International E-conference on Exercise physiology (India), 14th August 2021 (35 min keynote lecture). [online]
31. Altitude training for improving cardiometabolic health outcomes. 7th Duoba Altitude training and health forum. Duoba (China), 5-8th August 2021 (45 min keynote lecture). [online]
30. Heat stress and intermittent activities: performance implications and mitigations strategies. International E-conference on Innovation and practices of modern sports science and traditional yoga (India), 25-27th June 2021 (45 min keynote lecture). [online]
29. Playing tennis in hot conditions. Tennis in tomorrow’ societies. Dijon (France), 07-11th June 2021 (45 min keynote lecture). [online]
28. Big strides in our understanding of internal/external load management using environmental stress. 68th annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (USA). 01st-05th June 2021 (25 min invited presentation in the invited symposium “Training load monitoring of distance runners: new thoughts on an old problem”). [online]
27. Heat stress and team sports: Think outside the box for better outcomes. Exercise Sport Science Australia, Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (20 min invited presentation in the invited symposium on “Heat stress”). [online]
26. Altitude training and team sport players’ performance. 6th Duoba Altitude training and health forum. Duoba (China), 5-8th August 2020 (45 min keynote lecture). [online]
25. La partie immergée de l’iceberg: utilisation thérapeutique de la chaleur et de l’hypoxie. Environmental stress symposium at the French Rugby Federation. Paris (France), 06th March 2020 (15 min invited presentation). [online]
24. Practical application of altitude/hypoxic training for team sports. 22nd International Symposium on altitude training 2019. Nagano (Japan), 9-10th November 2019 (60 min Keynote lecture).
23. S’entrainer en Altitude: Méthodes Innovantes en Rugby. Science & Rugby 2 - French Rugby Federation. Paris (France), 15th June 2019 (Invited lecture). [French]
22. Latest altitude training ideas for team sports. 66th annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Orlando (USA), 28th May-01st June 2019 (Invited symposium “Up down up … Revisiting the science of altitude training”). (Invited lecture).
21. Elevating performance and health outcomes to new heights with innovative altitude/hypoxic training. 7th Beijing Sport University International Altitude/Hypoxia training symposium. Beijing (China), 13-15th May 2019 (Keynote lecture).
20. Shedding light on the biomechanical manifestation of fatigue in hot and hypoxic environments. Research Outcome Seminar “Sports Sciences”. Doha (Qatar), 6th February 2019 (15 min invited).
19. Altitude training improves team-sport players’ performance! But what are the best practices? 5th Duoba Altitude training and health forum. Duoba (China), 13-17th August 2018 (Keynote lecture).
18. Walking in hypoxia to improve cardio-metabolic health and promote weight loss. 65th annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis (USA), 29th May-02nd June 2018 (Invited presentation in the invited symposium “Hypoxic and heat therapy: a new toolbox for physicians, physiotherapists and coaches“).
17. Innovative altitude training methods for team sports. 2nd edition of the National Sport Observatory seminar on sports training. Tunis (Tunisia), 9-10th November 2017 (Keynote lecture). [French]
16. Best practices in altitude training for team sports. 22nd annual congress of the European College of Sports Science. Essen (Germany), 5-8th July 2017 (Invited presentation).
15. Sprint performance and hypoxia: For worse or better? 6th Beijing Sport University International Altitude/Hypoxia training symposium. Beijing (China), 15-17th May 2017 (Keynote lecture).
14. Sprint running mechanics: The future is now. “Biomechanics and Human Movement” symposium at Qatar University. Doha (Qatar), 20th April 2017 (Invited presentation).
13. Neurophysiological adaptations to environmental stress in team sports. Science of sport, exercise and physical activity in the tropics. Townsville (Australia), 7-9th September 2016 (Keynote lecture).
12. Neuro-mechanics of sprinting: latest ideas to improve performance. National conference on scientific innovations in sports biomechanics. Gwalior (India), 24-26th February 2016 (Keynote lecture).
11. How does heat stress impact sprint running capacity? Heat stress and sport performance (French National Institute of Sports – INSEP). Paris (France), 22nd-23rd June 2015 (Invited presentation).
10. Transpiration: Entraînement en environment chaud et humide. 43ème entretiens de médicine Physique et de Réadaptation. Montpellier (France), 05th March 2015 (Invited presentation). [French]
9. Running mechanics and spring-mass characteristics of treadmill repeated sprints in normobaric hypoxia. 8th annual congress of the 4S. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (Invited presentation).
8. Sprint performance under heat stress. Training and competing in the heat conference. Doha (Qatar), 23-24th March 2014 (Invited presentation).
7. Neuromuscular fatigue in tennis: mind over muscle? 13th Society for Tennis Medicine Science world congress. Buenos Aires (Argentina), 21-23rd February 2013 (Invited presentation).
6. Maximizing performance with altitude exposure in middle and long distance runners. 3rd International Running Congress. Porto (Portugal), 15-16th December 2012 (Keynote lecture).
5. How to enhance middle and long distance running performance? Lessons learnt from the study of stride mechanics. 3rd International Running Congress. Porto (Portugal), 15-16th December 2012 (Keynote lecture).
4. Neuromuscular fatigue in tennis. LTA Medicine and Science conference. London (UK), 23-24th June 2012 (Keynote lecture).
3. Specific aspects of the physical training for the racket sports International Technical Scientific conference on « racket sports ». Rome (Italy), 29-30th November 2011 (Keynote lecture).
2. Physiology, neuromuscular aspects and tiredness in the racket sports. International Technical Scientific conference on « racket sports ». Rome (Italy), 29-30th November 2011 (Keynote lecture).
1. Effect of altitude on repeated-sprint ability. 4th Asian Football Confederation conference on science & football medicine. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 18-20th March 2011 (Invited presentation).
INVITED SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
27. Altitude training: Innovative methods for team sports. Denver Nuggets Basketball (UWA), 16nth August 2023 (45 min). [online]
26. Altitude training: Past, present and future. INEOS Performance Masterclass (UK), 22nd June 2023 (45 min). [online]
25. Exploring the limits of human performance using environmental stress. Victoria University (Australia), 30th November 2022 (45 min).
24. Four birds with one stone – cardiovascular, metabolic, neuromuscular and mechanical benefits of hypoxic conditioning. Hamad Bin Khalifa University seminars (Qatar), 27th October 2021 (45 min). [online]
23. Journeys in biomechanics: a conversation with A/Prof Olivier Girard. South African Society of Biomechanics, 20th May 2021 (60 min). [online]
22. Reaching new heights with innovative altitude training for intermittent sports. Spanish Paralympic Committee, 20th May 2021 (45 min). [online]
21. Altitude training for peak performance in team sports: repeated sprint training in hypoxia. SESRC Students seminars, 16th December 2020 (30 min). [online]
20. Exploring the limits of human performance: neuro-mechanical alterations to exhaustive exercise in hot and/or hypoxic conditions. Neuromuscular monthly meetings, 13th December 2020 (40 min). [online]
19. Elevating altitude training to new heights in team sports: repeated spring training in hypoxia. Virtual environmental ergonomics series, 3rd December 2020 (45 min). [online]
18. Altitude/heat training for elite rugby: what are the new practices? Waseda University lecture series (Japan), 12th November 2019 (30 min).
17. Latest altitude/hypoxic training solutions to improve elite sport performance. Japan Institute of Sports Sciences (Japan), 11th November 2019 (30 min).
16. Altitude/Hypoxic training as a new ‘conditioning cocktail’ for better health outcomes. National Institute of Sport of Malaysia lecture series. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 26th June 2019 (45 min).
15. What’s old is new again! Improving athletic performance with innovative altitude/hypoxic training interventions. National Institute of Sport of Malaysia lecture series. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 26th June 2019 (45 min). 14. Innovative hypoxic/altitude training methods – Think out of the box for better physical performance and health outcomes. Kanoya University (Japan), 17th December 2018 (Seminar lecture).
13. Altitude training – What is old is new again! Seminar lecture. Ritsumeikan University (Japan), 04th December 2018 (Seminar lecture).
12. Altitude training for elite cycling. Adelaide – Cycling Australia (Australia), 10th September 2018 (Environmental stress workshop).
11. Altitude training – new thoughts on an old training method. Singapore Sport Institute (Singapore), 18th August 2018 (“Sport science continuing education” presentation).
10. Innovative hypoxic/altitude training methods for team sports performance and health. Perth – Edith Cowan University (Australia), 22nd May 2018 (Seminar lecture).
9. Up down up ... revisiting the science of altitude training for team sports. Perth – University of Western Australia (Australia), 1st May 2018 (Seminar lecture).
8. Quoi de neuf dans l’entrainement en altitude des sports collectifs? Nice – Faculty of Sports Sciences (France), 10th January 2018 (Seminar lecture). [French]
7. Latest altitude training ideas for team sports. Canberra – Australian Institute of Sport (Australia), 7th December 2017 (Seminar lecture).
6. Innovative training with environment stress. Maggligen – Swiss Federal Institute of Sport (Switzerland), 12th March 2015 (“Research and innovation in elite sport” presentation).
5. Markers of muscle damage, neuromuscular adjustments and performance recovery after physical exercise in stressful conditions. Lausanne – Department of Physiology (Switzerland), 31st October 2014 (Seminar lecture).
4. Biomechanical manifestations of fatigue during repeated running sprints in hot and hypoxic environments. Chambéry – Faculty of Sports Sciences (France), 13th June 2014 (Seminar lecture).
3. Translating research into practice – Altitude and sports performance. Doha – Aspetar (Qatar), 02nd November 2013 (“Excellence forum” lecture).
2. Testing leg muscle power from vertical jump tests. Doha – Aspire Academy (Qatar), 30th October 2011 (“ASPIRE4SPORT” lecture).
1. Intérêt de l’excitabilité réflexe dans l’étude de l’ajustement de la function neuromusculaire. Grenoble – Joseph Fourier University (France), 28th March 2008 (Seminar lecture). [French]
Regular Oral or Poster presentation in international conferences / workshops
140. Dennis M, Goods P, Binnie M, Girard O, Wallman K, Dawson B, Peeling P. The addition of heat to a repeated sprint training session in hypoxia does not affect cycling performance. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (oral)
139. Walden T, Girard O, Peiffer JJ, Scott BR. How do different walking speed and cuff pressure combinations alter physiological responses during blood flow restricted exercise? ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
138. Jonson AM, Girard O, Wall B, Walden T, Scott BR. Reliability of vertical force-velocity-power profile variables with free-weight and smith machine countermovement jumps. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
137. Jonson AM, Girard O, Walden T, Scott BR. Effects of failure and non-failure resistance exercise in hypoxia and normoxia on neuromuscular performance. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
136. Smith N, Scott BR, Girard O, Peiffer JJ. Influence of self-paced interval cycling with and without blood flow restriction on neuromuscular function. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (oral)
135. Girard O, Ryu J, Van Alsenoy K. High-intensity sprint fatigue does not modify the effect of EVA and TPU custom foot orthoses on running economy and stride mechanical pattern. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
134. Girard O, Mariotti-Nesurini L, Baechler F, Malatesta D. Separate and combined effects of exercise load and systemic hypoxia in resistance exercise. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
133. Girard O, Leuenberger R, Willis SJ, Borrani F, Millet GP. How does local-systemic hypoxic pre-conditioning impact oxygen uptake kinetics and muscle oxygenation during submaximal cycling when combined? ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
132. Girard O, Leuenberger R, Willis SJ, Borrani F, Millet GP. How does local-systemic hypoxic pre-conditioning impact oxygen uptake kinetics and muscle oxygenation during submaximal cycling when combined? ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
131. Girard O, Li SN, Ryu J, Gaoua N, Hunter S, Hobbins L. Running mechanical adjustments to perceptually-regulated interval runs in hypoxia and normoxia. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
130. Girard O, Li SN, Ryu J, Gaoua N, Hunter S, Hobbins L. Running mechanical adjustments to perceptually-regulated interval runs in hypoxia and normoxia. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
129. Girard O, Racinais S, Couderc A, Piscione J, Brocherie F. Lower limb mechanical asymmetry during repeated treadmill sprints in elite female rugby sevens. ESSA Research to Practice 2021. Perth (Australia), 05-08th May 2021 (poster)
128. Periard J, Pyne DB, Bishop DJ, Wallett A, Girard O. Short-term repeated-sprint training in the heat: an acclimation approach for team-sport athletes. 25th annual congress of the ECSS. Prague (Spain), 28-30th October 2020 (oral)
127.Brocherie F, Morelet L, Girard O, Scott BR. Combining blood flow restriction training with heat to maximize hypertrophy and strength in rugby players. 67th annual meeting of the ACSM. Denver (USA), 30th May-03rd June 2017 (poster).
126. Walden T, Girard O, Jonson AM, Dempsey A, Marston KJ, Scott BR. Acute muscle oxygenation and activation responses to resistance exercise in hypoxia. Australian Strength & Conditioning Association conference. Gold Coast (Australia), December 2019 (poster)
125. Hobbins L, Girard O, Gaoua N, Hunter S. Psycho-physiological responses to perceptually-regulated hypoxic and normoxic interval walking in obese individuals. Extreme Environmental Physiology: Life at the Limits. Porthmouth (UK), 2-4th September 2019 (oral)
124. Hobbins L, Gaoua N, Hunter S, Girard O. Psycho-physiological responses to perceptually-regulated interval runs in hypoxia and normoxia. 24nd annual congress of the European College of Sports Science (ECSS). Prague (Czech Republic), 3-6th July 2019 (oral)
123. Brocherie F, Racinais S, Couderc A, Piscione J, Townsend N, Girard O. Repeated-sprint training in hypoxia in elite female rugby sevens. 24nd annual congress of the ECSS. Prague (Czech Republic), 3-6th July 2019 (oral)
122. Girard O, Ruy J, Morin J-B, Van Alsenoy. Do custom foot orthoses modify the biomechanical manifestation of fatigue during repeated treadmill sprints? 24nd annual congress of the ECSS. Prague (Czech Republic), 3-6th July 2019 (oral)
121. Jonson AM, Girard O, Walden T, Scott BR. Resistance exercise to failure or not in hypoxia and normoxia: acute changes in weight lifting velocity. 11th International Conference on Strength Training. Perth (Australia), 02-04th December 2018 (poster)
120. Walden T, Girard O, Jonson AM, Scott BR. Hypoxic resistance exercise: how does training to failure or not influence acute physiological responses? 11th International Conference on Strength Training. Perth (Australia), 02-04th December 2018 (poster)
119. Girard O, Hansen C, Millet GP, Morin J-b, Brocherie F. Running mechanics and muscle activation patterns during early and late acceleration phase of repeated treadmill sprints. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference. Perth (Australia), 10-13th October 2018 (Oral)
118. Girard O, Morin J-B, Ryu J, Reid P, Townsend N. Running velocity has no influence on lower limb mechanical asymmetry. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference. Perth (Australia), 10-13th October 2018 (Oral)
117. Girard O, Behan F, Cabello-Manrique D, Fernandez Fernandez J. Badminton decreases more rapid than maximal muscle torque production capacity of the plantar flexors and extensors. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference. Perth (Australia), 10-13th October 2018 (Poster)
116. Van der Zwaard S, Brocherie F, Kom BLG, Millet GP, Deldicque L, van der Laarse WJ, Girard O, Japsers RT. Adaptations in muscle oxidative capacity, fiber size and oxygen supply capacity after repeated-sprint training combined with chronic hypoxic exposure. 23rd annual congress of the European College of Sport Science. Dublin (Ireland), 4-7th July 2018 (Oral)
115. Hobbins L, Girard O, Gaoua N, Hunter S. Acute psycho-physiological responses to intermittent hypoxic exposure in obese individuals: Effect of cyclical manipulation of varying duration. 23rd annual congress of the European College of Sport Science. Dublin (Ireland), 4-7th July 2018 (Poster)
114. Aebi M, Willis S, Girard O, Millet GP. Separate and combined effects of ischemic and hypoxic preconditioning on repeated sprint ability. 10th annual congress of the swiss society of sport sciences. Maggligen (Switzerland), 8-9th February 2018 (Oral)
113. Millet GP, Girard O, Brocherie F. Optimization of repeated-sprint training in hypoxia 38t world congress of the International Sciences. Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), 1st-5th August 2017 (Oral)
112. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Morin J-B, Girard O. Does “Live high-train low and high” hypoxic training alter running mechanics in elite team-sport athletes? 22nd congress of the European College of Sports Sciences. Essen (Germany), 5-8th July 2017 (Oral)
111. Girard O, Millet GP, Thomson A, Brocherie F. Repeated sprinting on third-generation artificial turf does not alter plantar loading in International male football players using a fatigue inducing protocol. 22nd annual congress of the European College of Sports Science (ECSS). Essen (Germany), 5-8th July 2017 (Mini-oral)
110. Girard O, Purnelle M, Willis SJ, Millet GP. Resistance exercise in hypoxia combined with blood flow restriction. 64th annual meeting of the ACSM. Denver (USA), 30th May-03rd June 2017 (Poster).
109. Hauser A, Troesch S, Steiner T, Brocherie F, Girard O, Schmitt L, Millet GP, Wehrlin JP. Relationship between initial hemoglobin mass and hemoglobin mass increase following live high – train low in athletes. 9th congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Zurich (Switzerland), 9-10th February 2017 (Oral).
108. Brocherie F, Millet GP, D’Hulst G, Van Thienen R, Deldicque L, Girard O. Repeated maximal-intensity hypoxic exercise superimposed to hypoxic residence boosts HIF-1α and related genes transcription in human skeletal muscle. Hypoxia 2016. Nantes (France), 6-7th october 2016 (Oral)
107. Girard, O, Brocherie F. Repeated sprint fatigue in team sports. 8th congress of the 4S. Bern (Switzerland), 18-19th February 2016 (Oral – best practices).
106. Girard O, Brocherie F, Millet GP. Rapid muscle torque production following repeated treadmill sprints at different levels of normobaric hypoxia. 8th congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Bern (Switzerland), 18-19th February 2016 (Poster).
105. Girard O, Millet GP, Micallef JP. Mechanical alterations during a 800-m self-paced run. 8th congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Bern (Switzerland), 18-19th February 2016 (poster).
104. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Girard O. Phychophysiological responses of elite field hockey players to repeated-sprint in normobaric hypoxia. 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Bern (Switzerland), 18-19th February 2016 (Oral).
103. Brocherie F, Girard O, Millet GP. Optimizing aerobic and anaerobic fitness with ‘Live High-Train Low and High’ in team sports. 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Bern (Switzerland), 18-19th February 2016 (Poster).
102. Girard O, Brocherie F, Morin J-B, Millet GP. Mechanical alterations during interval-training treadmill runs in elite team-sport players. 16thcongress of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Nantes (France), 26-28th October 2015 (Oral)
101. Girard O, Brocherie F, Morin J-B, Millet GP. Intra- and inter-session reliability of running mechanics during treadmill sprints. 16th conference of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Nantes (France), 26-28th October 2015 (Poster)
100. Deldicque L, Brocherie F, D’Hulst G, Van Thienen R, Millet GP, Girard O. Transcriptional regulation by “Live High-Train Low and High” hypoxic training in human skeletal muscle. Exercise metabolism. Cell symposia. Amsterdam (The Netherlands), 12-14th July 2015 (Poster)
99. Girard O, Bula S, Faiss R, Millet GY, Millet GP. Similar influence of prior time-trials performed at different altitudes on subsequent exercise in hypoxia. Physiology 2015. Cardiff (Wales), 6-8th July 2015 (Poster)
98. Nichols D, Girard O, Buccheit M, Townsend N, Racinais S. Thresholds in ventilation, cerebral and muscle oxygenation, and muscle activity during incremental cycling exercise. Science & Cycling conference. Utrecht (The Netherlands), 01-02nd July 2015 (Oral)
97. Girard O, Brocherie F, Morin J-B, Racinais S, Périard JD. Does heat stress modify the biomechanical manifestation of fatigue during repeated running sprints? 20th congress of the European College of Sports Sciences. Malmö (Sweden), 24-27th June 2015 (Oral)
96. Girard O, Brocherie F, Deldicque L, D’Hulst G, Van Thienen R, Millet GP. High-intensity exercise in hypoxia induces muscle transcriptional regulation not observed with similar training in normoxia despite similar prolonged altitude residence. Lausanne Integrative Metabolism & Nutrition Alliance (LIMNA) symposium. Lausanne (Switzerland), 16th June 2015 (Poster)
95. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Morin J-B, Girard O. Haemoglobin mass is positively correlated with sport-specific aerobic fitness, but not with repeated-sprint ability, in elite team-sport players. 1st congress of Physiology and Integrative Biology. Strasbourg (France), 04-06th May 2015 (Poster)
94. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Morin J-B, Girard O. How do different levels of acute hypoxia alter running kinetics and kinematics during repeated treadmill sprints? 1st congress of Physiology and Integrative Biology. Strasbourg (France), 04-06th May 2015 (Poster)
93. Millet GP, Girard O, Faiss R, Brocherie F, Saugy J, Schmitt L. From endurance athletes to team sport players: Recent updates and new perspectives in hypoxic training. 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (oral).
92. Faiss R, Girard O, Wehrlin J, Millet GP. From intermittent hypoxic training to repeated sprint training in hypoxia: a revolution? 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (oral).
91. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Hauser A, Steiner T, Wehrlin J.P, Girard O. Optimizing aerobic and anaerobic fitness with ‘Live High-Train Low and High’ in team sports. 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (oral).
90. Girard O, Nybo L, Mohr M, Racinais S. Neuromuscular adjustments of the plantar flexors following match-play football in the heat. 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (poster).
89. Girard O, Bishop DJ, Racinais S. Different neuromuscular adjustments during repeated sprinting in hot and cool conditions with maximal M-wave normalization of the EMG RMS amplitude. 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (poster).
88. Girard O, Brocherie F, Morin J-B, Racinais S, Périard JD. Heat stress does not alter constant velocity running mechanics following fatiguing repeated sprints. 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (poster).
87. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Morin J-B, Girard O. Are mechanical alterations similar during repeated running sprints in hot versus hypoxic environments? 8th annual congress of the Swiss Society for Sport Sciences. Lausanne (Switzerland), 13-14th February 2015 (poster).
86. Christian R, Bishop D, Billaut F, Girard O. Conscious perceptual cues and inhibitory afferent feedback may have little influence on altering an anticipatory pacing strategy during repeated short duration cycling sprints. Congress of the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Delta St. John’s (Canada), 22-25th October 2014 (oral).
85. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Hauser A, Rysman J, Wehrlin J, Girard O. Live high-train low and high (interspersed with repeated sprint in hypoxia): effects on team sports specific fitness. The Physiological Society meeting. London (UK), 30th June-2nd July 2014 (poster).
84. Girard O, Racinais S, Banzet S, Koulmann N, Chennaoui M, Drogou C, Chalabi H. Cortical voluntary activation adjustments induced by non-exhausting eccentric exercise. Experimental Biology. San Diego (USA), 26-30th April 2014 (poster).
83. Brocherie F, Girard O, Farooq A, Millet GP. Climatic influence on home advantage in Gulf region football: Statistical analysis using international results. Training and competing in the heat conference. Doha (Qatar), 23-24th March 2014 (oral).
82. Girard O, Brocherie F, Tomazin K, Farooq A, Morin J-B. Running mechanics and spring-mass behavior over 100-, 200- and 400-m treadmill sprints. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference. Doha (Qatar), 25-26th November 2013 (poster).
81. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Morin J-B, Girard O. Running mechanics and spring-mass behavior during treadmill repeated sprints are different in hypoxia and in normoxia. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference. Doha (Qatar), 25-26th November 2013 (poster).
80. Brocherie F, Girard O, Millet GP. Heat stress and home advantage in football: Statistical analysis using Gulf region international match outcomes. International Congress on Sports Science Research and Technology Support. Vilamoura (Portugal), 20-22nd September 2013 (oral).
79. Christian R, Bishop D, Billaut F, Girard O. Performance and recovery during repeated cycling sprints: effect of hypoxia severity. 18th congress of the European College of Sports Medicine. Barcelona (Spain), 26-29th June 2013 (poster).
78. Brocherie F, Girard O, Yasumatsu M, Hayakawa N, Millet GP. Comparison of two incremental field tests to determine maximal aerobic velocity in Asian professional football players. 18th congress of the European College of Sports Medicine. Barcelona (Spain), 26-29th June 2013 (poster).
77. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Girard O. Impaired neuro-mechanical characteristics induced by a repeated anaerobic running sprint test in professional soccer players. 18th congress of the European College of Sports Medicine. Barcelona (Spain), 26-29th June 2013 (oral).
76. Girard O, Racinais S, Knez WL, Herrera CP, Christian R, Périard J. Impaired rapid muscle force characteristics following playing tennis in the heat. 18th annual congress of the European College of Sports Medicine. Barcelona (Spain), 26-29th June 2013 (poster).
75. Herrera CP, Gaoua N, Racinais S, Knez WL, Girard O, Christian R, Périard J. Impaired cognitive function following match-play tennis in the heat. 18th congress of the European College of Sports Medicine. Barcelona (Spain), 26-29th June 2013 (poster).
74. Christian R, Billaut F, Bishop D, Girard O. Peripheral fatigue is not a critically regulated variable during maximal, intermittent, dynamic leg extensions. Altitude Training and Team Sport conference. Doha (Qatar), 24-25th March 2013 (oral).
73. Christian R, Girard O, Billaut F, Bishop D. Peripheral fatigue is not a critically regulated variable during maximal, intermittent, dynamic leg extensions. 18th Hypoxic International Conference. Lake Louise (Canada), 27th February-02nd March 2013 (poster).
72. Girard O, Buchheit M, Christian R, Racinais S. Effect of hypoxia severity on quadriceps fatigability during exhaustive intermittent cycling. 18th Hypoxic International Conference. Lake Louise (Canada), 27th February-02nd March 2013 (poster).
71. Périard J, Racinais S, Knez WL, Christian R, Herrera CP, Girard O. Playing tennis in the heat: Role of heat stress and hydration on match-play characteristics. 13th Society for Tennis Medicine Science world congress. Buenos Aires (Argentina), 21-23rd February 2013 (oral).
70. Périard J, Girard O, Knez WL, Christian R, Herrera CP, Racinais S. Playing tennis in the heat: Alterations in neuromuscular function. 13th Society for Tennis Medicine Science world congress. Buenos Aires (Argentina), 21-23rd February 2013 (oral).
Best Oral Presentation Award
69. Girard O, Christian R, Racinais S, Knez WL, Herrera CP, Périard J. Playing tennis in the heat: Impact on athletic performance. 13th Society for Tennis Medicine Science world congress. Buenos Aires (Argentina), 21-23rd February 2013 (oral).
68. Knez WL, Racinais S, Herrera CP, Girard O, Christian R, Périard J. Playing tennis in the heat: Impact on oxidative stress and antioxidant status. 13th Society for Tennis Medicine Science world congress. Buenos Aires (Argentina), 21-23rd February 2013 (oral).
67. Girard O, Racinais S, Knez WL, Herrera CP, Christian R, Périard J. Playing tennis in the heat: Impact on rapid muscle force characteristics. 13th Society for Tennis Medicine Science world congress. Buenos Aires (Argentina), 21-23rd February 2013 (oral).
66. Christian R, Girard O, Billaut F, Bishop D. Effects of graded hypoxia on the development of neuromuscular fatigue during maximal intermittent dynamic leg extensions. Joint Qatar foundation annual research forum and Arab expatriate scientists network symposium 2012. Doha (Qatar), 21-23rd October 2012 (poster)
65. Brocherie F, Millet GP, Forchino F, Dos santos GA, Eirale C, Di Salvo V, Girard O. Relationships between anthropometric factors and repeated-sprint ability in the Qatari national soccer team. Joint Qatar foundation annual research forum and arab expatriate scientists network symposium 2012. Doha (Qatar), 21-23rd October 2012 (poster)
64. Girard O, Bishop D, Racinais S. Does supraspinal fatigue limit repeated sprint ability? Joint Qatar foundation annual research forum and arab expatriate scientists network symposium 2012. Doha (Qatar), 21-23rd October 2012 (poster)
63. Fourchet F, Girard O, Kelly L, Horobeanu C, Millet GP. Leg spring behaviour and foot mobility changes during a run to exhaustion in adolescent runners. 5th International Ankle Symposium. Lexington (USA), 17-20th October 2012 (poster)
62. Brocherie F, Girard O, Millet GP. Influence of environmental temperature on home advantage in Qatari international soccer matches. World congress of performance analysis of sport IX. Worcester (England), 25-28th July2012 (oral)
61. Christian R, Girard O, Billaut F, Bishop D. Effects of graded hypoxia on the time course of neuromuscular adjustments during maximal, intermittent leg extensions. 17th congress of the European College of Sports Sciences. Bruges (Belgium), 3-7 Julyth 2012 (oral)
60. Girard O, Racinais S. Preserved dorsal-flexion torque and fatigability after cycling to exhaustion in various environmental conditions. 17th congress of the European College of Sport Sciences. Bruges (Belgium), 3-7 Julyth 2012 (poster)
59. Banzet S, Racinais S, Girard O, Chennaoui M, Drogou C, Chalabi H, Koulmann N. Plasma levels of muscle microRNAs in response to eccentric exercise. 15th International Biochemistry of Exercise Congress. Stockholm (Sweden), 17-21th June 2012 (poster)
58. Girard O, Racinais S, Abdulaziz F. Reliability of transcranial magnetic stimulation-related measurements of plantar flexor muscles in healthy subjects. 59th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. San Francisco (USA), May 29th-June 2nd 2012 (poster)
57. Christian R, Racinais S, Buchheit M, Girard O. Effect of hypoxia severity on peripheral fatigue development and subsequent exercise performance during exhaustive intermittent cycling. The biomedical basis of elite performance. London (UK), 19-21st March 2012 (poster).
56. Girard O, Buchheit M, Christian R, Racinais S. Effect of hypoxia severity on quadriceps fatigability duirng exhaustive intermittent cycling. The biomedical basis of elite performance. London (UK), 19-21st March 2012 (poster).
55. Abdulaziz F, Mansour R, Matic I, Girard O, Herrera C, Knez W, Racinais S, Almudheki F, Grantham F. Negative influence of intermittent Ramadan fasting and unhealthy lifestyle on body composition, sleep, physical fitness and iron indices in school boys. 2nd Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum. Doha (Qatar), 20-22nd November 2011 (poster).
54. Girard O, Racinais S. Combined temperature and altitude challenges do not exacerbate the degree of muscle fatigue despite shorter cycling time to exhaustion. 2nd Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum. Doha (Qatar), 20-22nd November 2011 (poster).
53. Girard O, Bishop D, Racinais S. Neural and muscular adjustments following repeated cycling sprints in a moderately hot environment. 16th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Liverpool (UK), 05-08th July 2011 (oral)
52. Bishop D, Girard O, Racinais S. Neuromuscular adjustments to repeated cycling sprints. 16th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Liverpool (UK), 05-08th July 2011 (poster)
51. Girard O, Almudhehki F, Farooq A. Effects of Ramadan fasting on repeated sprint ability in young children. 58th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver (USA), 31st May-4th June 2011 (poster)
50. Kelly L, Girard O, Racinais S. Does foot orthoses alter muscle activation, running economy and neuromuscular fatigue during a 1-h treadmill run? 58th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver (USA), 31st May-4th June 2011 (oral)
49. Girard O, Racinais S, Kelly L, Millet GP, Brocherie F. Repeated sprinting on natural grass impairs vertical stiffness but doesn’t alter plantar loading in Qatari soccer player. 1st Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum. Doha (Qatar), 12-13th December 2010 (poster).
48. Racinais S, Girard O. Neuromuscular alterations do not trigger the earlier exercise cessation in a hot environment. 1st Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum. Doha (Qatar), 12-13th December 2010 (poster).
47. Gaoua N, Racinais S, Girard O, Grantham J. Cognitive decrements do not follow neuromuscular alterations during passive heat exposure. 1st Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum. Doha (Qatar), 12-13th December 2010 (poster).
46. Girard O, Bishop D, de Vrijer A, Racinais S. Repeated-sprint performance, but not neural strategies, is improved in a hot environment. 15th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Antalya (Turkey), 23-26th June 2010 (oral).
45. Girard O, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Changes in the rate of impact loading during repeated running sprints. 15th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Antalya (Turkey), 23-26th June 2010 (poster).
44. Racinais S, Maffiuletti NA, Girard O. Recording reflex waves during maximal voluntary contraction required a different methodology than at rest. 15th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Antalya (Turkey), 23-26th June 2010 (poster).
43. Racinais S, Matic I, Girard O. Neural drive alterations may not be the cause for early exercise cessation in hot environment. 15th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Antalya (Turkey), 23-26th June 2010 (oral).
42. Kelly L, Girard O, Racinais S. Effect of fatigue on lower limb muscle recruitment strategies over the course of a prolonged sub-maximal run. 15th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Antalya (Turkey), 23-26th June 2010 (poster).
41. Millet GP, Girard O, Faiss R, Roels B, Borrani F. Is oxygen uptake kinetics a valuable mean for monitoring fitness variation in trained cyclists? 15th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Antalya (Turkey), 23-26th June 2010 (oral).
40. Faiss R, Girard O, Roels B, Millet GP. Variability of cycling performance and gross efficiency during a competitive cycling season. 15th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Antalya (Turkey), 23-26th June 2010 (oral).
39. Girard O, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Changes in spring-mass model characteristics during repeated running sprints. 57th Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Baltimore (USA), 02-05th June 2010 (oral).
38. Racinais S, Matic I, Girard O. Exercise-induced fatigue and hyperthermia limit muscle force production capacity through peripheral and spinal alterations respectively. Experimental biology. Anaheim (California), 24-28 th April 2010. (poster).
37. Girard O, Racinais S. Combining hyperthermic and hypoxic stresses further limit locomotor performance but does not exacerbate muscle fatigue. Exercising in hot environment: from basic concept to field applications. Doha (Qatar), 8-9th November 2009. (oral).
36. Girard O, Millet GP, Slawinski J, Racinais S, Micallef J-P. Changes in leg-spring behavior during a 5000-m self-paced race in differently trained triathletes. 13th congress of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Lyon (France), 28-30th October 2009. (poster).
35. Sanchez A, Guillemot R, Perrey S, Girard O, Galbès O, Candau R. Le phénomène de composante lente de VO2 est-il générique à l’ensemble des activités sportives intenses? 13th congress of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Lyon (France), 28-30th October 2009. (poster).
34. Girard O, Millet GP, Micallef J-P. Changes in vertical ground reaction forces with fatigue during the serve in tennis. 14th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Oslo (Norway), 24-27th June 2009 (poster).
33. Girard O, Racinais S. No cumulative effect of hot and hypoxic environment on thermal, cardiovascular or metabolic strains during exercise. 14th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Oslo (Norway), 24-27th June 2009 (poster).
32. Racinais S, Girard O, Walsh A, Knez W, Gaoua N, Grantham J. Effect of working in hot environment on health and physical abilities: An Oil and Gas industry study. 14th congress of the European College of Sports Sciences. Oslo (Norway), 24-27th June 2009 (poster).
31. Knez W, Racinais S, Girard O, Walsh A, Gaoua N, Grantham J. Effect of working in hot environment on markers of the immune response: An Oil and Gas industry study. 14th congress of the European College of Sports Sciences Oslo (Norway), 24-27th June 2009 (poster).
30. Gaoua N, El Massioui F, Racinais S, Girard O, Walsh A, Knez W, Grantham J. Effect of working in hot environment on cognitive function: An Oil and Gas industry study. 14th congress of the European College of Sports Sciences. Oslo (Norway), 24-27th June 2009 (poster).
29. Girard O, Micallef J-P, Racinais S, Millet GP. Performance level has no influence on the oxygen uptake kinetics during a 5-km race. 56th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle (USA), 27-30th May 2009 (poster).
28. Almudehki F, Girard O, Grantham J, Berger N, Racinais S. Neuro-muscular fatigue development during repeated cycling sprints in a hot environment. 56th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle (USA), 27-30th May 2009 (poster).
27. Gaoua N, Girard O, El-Massioui F, Racinais S. Neural adaptations to progressive passive hyperthermia. 56th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle (USA), 27-30th May 2009 (oral).
26. Grantham J, Li C-K, Girard O, Matic I, Hamilton B, Racinais S. Low vitamin D levels in young Qatari females. 56th congress of the American College of Sports medicine. Seattle (USA), 27-30th May 2009 (poster).
25. Girard O, Micallef J-P, Carbonnel Y, Candau R, Millet GP. Running- vs. strength-based warm-up: acute effects on the neuromuscular function. 13rd congress of the European College of Sports Science. Estoril (Portugal), 9-12th July 2008 (poster).
24. Girard O, Micallef J-P, Noual J, Millet GP. Alteration of neuromuscular function in squash. 13rd congress of the European College of Sports Science. Estoril (Portugal), 9-12th July 2008 (poster).
23. Millet GP, Libicz S, Girard O, Roels B. Training and competing in triathlon: What can scientists tellcoaches? 13rd congress of the European College of Sports Science. Estoril (Portugal), 9-12th July 2008 (oral, symposium on triathlon).
22. Rabita J, Slawinski J, Girard O, Hausswirth C. Changes in leg-spring behaviour during a constant velocity run to exhaustion in elite triathletes. 13rd congress of the European College of Sports Science. Estoril (Portugal), 9-12th July 2008 (poster).
21. Girard O, Eicher F, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Foot loading distribution with different tennis serve techniques. 55th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis (USA), 28-31th May 2008 (poster).
20. Girard O, Chevalier R, Levêque F, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Specific incremental test in tennis: implications for training. Tennis in tomorrow’ societies. Dijon (France), 03-05th April 2008 (on-court).
19. Girard O, Racinais S, Lattier G, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Mechanisms of neuromuscular fatigue during prolonged tennis playing. Tennis in tomorrow’ societies. Dijon (France), 03-05th April 2008 (oral).
18. Girard O, Eicher F, Chevalier R. Comparison of the efficiency of three intermittent training methods on specific repeated sprint ability in tennis. Tennis in tomorrow’ societies. Dijon (France), 03-05th April 2008 (poster).
17. Girard O, Guerin P, Teulier C, Millet GP, Micallef J-P. Effects of fatigue on segmental coordinations during the serve in tennis: a preliminary study. Tennis in tomorrow’ societies. Dijon (France), 03-05th April 2008 (poster).
16. G. Rave, J-P. Micallef and Girard, O. The effect of using a weighted racket on tennis forehand efficiency. Tennis in tomorrow’ societies. Dijon (France), 03-05th April 2008 (poster).
15. Dellal A, Chamari K, Pintus A, Ambassa S, Girard O, Cotte T, Keller D. Changes in heart rate responses during small sided-games and short intermittent running exercises in elite soccer players. 12th congress of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Leuven (Belgium), 31th october-02nd November 2007 (poster).
14. Girard O, Racinais S, Thedon T, Millet GP, Perrey S. Alteration of neuromuscular function after repeated running sprints. 12th congress of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Leuven (Belgium), 31th October-02nd November 2007 (poster).
13. Girard O, Eicher F, Fourchet F, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Effects of the playing surface on in-shoe foot loading patterns during tennis-specific movements. 3rd ITF International congress on Tennis Science & Technology. London (UK), 10-12th September 2007 (oral).
12. Girard O, Racinais S, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Alterations of neuromuscular function after a 5000-m running. 12th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Jyväskylä (Finland), 11-14th July 2007 (oral).
11. Racinais S, Girard O, Micallef J-P, Perrey S. Spinal modulation of the muscle activity after prolonged running. 12th Congress of the European College of Sports Science. Jyväskylä (Finland), 11-14th July 2007 (poster).
10. Girard O, Racinais S, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. (2007) Changes in motoneuron pool excitability during prolonged tennis playing. 54th congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. New Orleans (USA), 30th May-2nd June 2007 (poster).
9. Girard O, Chevalier R, Levêque F, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Specific incremental test in tennis. 4th World Congress of Science and Racket Sports. Madrid (Spain), 21-23rd September 2006 (oral).
8. Girard, O, Lattier G, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Neuromuscular fatigue during prolonged tennis playing. 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science. Lausanne (Switzerland), 3-6th July 2006 (oral).
7. Girard O, Borrani F, Candau R, Millet GP. Changes in VO2 kinetics, efficiency and muscle activity after a prolonged road cycling race. 53rd congress of the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver (USA), 31th May-3rd June 2006 (poster).
6. Girard O, Lattier G, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Changes in exercise characteristics, maximal voluntary contraction and explosive strength during prolonged tennis playing. 25th annual congress of the French Society of Medicine in Sport. St Etienne (France), 8-10th December 2005 (oral).
5. Girard O, Sciberras P, Habrard M, Chevalier R, Hot P, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Physiological responses to competition in elite squash players. 10th Congress of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Paris (France), 26-28th October 2005 (oral).
4. Girard O, Sciberras P, Habrard M, Chevalier R, Hot P, Millet GP. Specific incremental test in elite squash players. 10th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Belgrade (Serbia), 13-16th July 2005 (poster).
3. Girard O, Micallef J-P, Millet GP. Influence of performance level in tennis players on the lower limbs activity during the power serve. 9th congress of the European College of Sports Science. Clermont-Ferrand (France), 3-6th July 2004 (oral).
2. Girard O, Millet GP, Gonzalez D, Micallef J-P. Influence of performance level in tennis players on the lower limbs activity during the power serve. 10th congress of the Association of Researchers in Physical Activity. Toulouse (France), 30th October-1st November 2003 (poster).
1. Girard O, Millet GP. Effect of the ground surface on the physiological and technical responses in young tennis players. 3rd World congress of Science and Racket Sports. Paris – INSEP (France), 17-19th May 2003 (oral).
ACCREDITED COURSES
2. Heat and altitude training for optimal performance. Accredited (Category 1) AZF Sports Science and Professions Allied to Medicine Journal Club. Doha – Aspetar (Qatar), 2017.
1. How to read and evaluate research papers. Seminar for Nurses. Doha – Aspetar (Qatar), 2011.