Senior Lecturer
HBK, MSc, PhD
Tel +64 3 479 9115
Email peter.lamb@otago.ac.nz
ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5928-8294
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Background
Peter Lamb is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences. Peter obtained his HBK (2003, Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology) and MSc (2005, Motor Learning and Biomechanics) at Lakehead University in Canada before completing a PhD at Otago applying neural network analyses to human movement coordination in 2010. Peter then completed a 3-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Technical University of Munich researching golf swing biomechanics and performance modelling.
At the University of Otago he now teaches and researches in biomechanics and performance analysis and is programme leader of the Sports Technology BAppSc major.
Teaching
- SPEX 102 Principles of Exercise for Health and Performance
- SPEX 201 Biomechanics
- SPEX 301 Performance Analysis
- SPEX 316 Practicum (Performance Analysis Placement)
- SPEX 450 Advanced Topics in Exercise and Sports Science (Data processing and analysis techniques)
Research
Peter’s research interests are generally focussed on coordination between biomechanical components as well as between teams and individuals, spanning the fields of biomechanics and performance analysis. Peter has a particular interest in novel analysis, signal processing and data visualisation techniques to gain understanding of coordination and movement variability in various sports and health related contexts.
Postgraduate Students
Current Students
Corey Perrett (PhD): Dr Peter Lamb, Associate Professor Melanie Bussey
Cliff Waller (PhD): Professor Leigh Hale, Dr Allyson Calder, Dr Peter Lamb, Associate Professor Stephanie Woodley
Kelsi Wallace (MSc): Dr Peter Lamb, Sofia Kalogeropoulou
Graduates
Neil Anderson, PhD (2019): Professor Chris Button, Dr Peter Lamb
Cameron Ross, PhD (2019): Professor Chris Button, Dr Peter Lamb, Dr Paul McAlpine
Codi Ramsey, PhD (2018): Dr Daniel Ribeiro, Dr Peter Lamb
Potential postgraduate students should have an interest in sports biomechanics and performance analysis from a complex systems perspective. Please consult the University of Otago scholarships webpage to check eligibility for international and domestic student scholarships.
Visit the University of Otago scholarships webpage
Publications
Hébert-Losier, K., Lamb, P., & Beaven, C. M. (2020). Biomechanical determinants of placekicking success in professional Rugby Union players. Sports Biomechanics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2020.1728368
Perrett, C., Lamb, P., & Bussey, M. (2020). Does external workload accurately predict lower-back injuries in cricket fast bowlers? A systematic review. Physical Therapy in Sport, 41, 71-79. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.11.007
Ramsey, C., Lamb, P., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2020). Clinicians perceptions of footwear when assessing and managing patients with running-related injuries. Physical Therapy in Sport, 42, 9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.12.005
Ross, C., Lamb, P., McAlpine, P., Kennedy, G., & Button, C. (2020). Validation of gyroscope sensors for snow sports performance monitoring. International Journal of Computer Science in Sport, 19(1), 51-59. doi: 10.2478/ijcss-2020-0004
Ramsey, C. A., Lamb, P., Kaur, M., Baxter, G. D., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2019). "How are running shoes assessed? A systematic review of characteristics and measurement tools used to describe running footwear". Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(14), 1617-1629. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1578449
Chapter in Book - Research
Lamb, P. F., & Glazier, P. S. (2018). The sequence of body segment interactions in the golf swing. In M. Toms (Ed.), Routledge international handbook of golf science. (pp. 26-34). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Glazier, P. S., & Lamb, P. F. (2018). Inter- and intra-individual movement variability in the golf swing. In M. Toms (Ed.), Routledge international handbook of golf science. (pp. 49-63). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Lamb, P. F., & Bartlett, R. M. (2017). Assessing movement coordination. In C. J. Payton & A. Burden (Eds.), Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences guide. (2nd ed.) (pp. 22-43). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Button, C., Wheat, J., & Lamb, P. (2014). Why coordination dynamics is relevant for studying sport performance. In K. Davids, R. Hristovski, D. Araújo, N. Balagué Serre, C. Button & P. Passos (Eds.), Complex systems in sport. (pp. 44-61). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Stöckl, M., Lamb, P., & Lames, M. (2014). Analysing individual performance in golf using the ISOPAR method. In D. M. Peters & P. O’Donoghue (Eds.), Performance analysis of sport IX. (pp. 196-202). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Lamb, P., & Bartlett, R. (2013). Neural networks for analysing sports techniques. In T. McGarry, P. O'Donoghue & J. Sampaio (Eds.), Routledge handbook of sports performance analysis. (pp. 225-236). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Glazier, P., & Lamb, P. (2013). The swing. In M. F. Smith (Ed.), Golf science: Optimum performance from tee to green. (pp. 38-63). Ivy Press. doi: 10.7208/chicago/9780226001272.001.0001
Journal - Research Article
Perrett, C., Lamb, P., & Bussey, M. (2020). Does external workload accurately predict lower-back injuries in cricket fast bowlers? A systematic review. Physical Therapy in Sport, 41, 71-79. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.11.007
Ramsey, C., Lamb, P., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2020). Clinicians perceptions of footwear when assessing and managing patients with running-related injuries. Physical Therapy in Sport, 42, 9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.12.005
Hébert-Losier, K., Lamb, P., & Beaven, C. M. (2020). Biomechanical determinants of placekicking success in professional Rugby Union players. Sports Biomechanics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2020.1728368
Ross, C., Lamb, P., McAlpine, P., Kennedy, G., & Button, C. (2020). Validation of gyroscope sensors for snow sports performance monitoring. International Journal of Computer Science in Sport, 19(1), 51-59. doi: 10.2478/ijcss-2020-0004
Ramsey, C. A., Lamb, P., Kaur, M., Baxter, G. D., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2019). "How are running shoes assessed? A systematic review of characteristics and measurement tools used to describe running footwear". Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(14), 1617-1629. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1578449
Stöckl, M., & Lamb, P. F. (2018). The variable and chaotic nature of professional golf performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(9), 978-984. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1347269
Lamb, P. F., & Pataky, T. C. (2018). The role of pelvis-thorax coupling in controlling within-golf club swing speed. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(19), 2164-2171. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1442287
Croft, H., Willcox, B., & Lamb, P. (2018). Using performance data to identify styles of play in netball: An alternative to performance indicators. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport [2017], 17(6), 1034-1043. doi: 10.1080/24748668.2017.1419408
Ramsey, C. A., Ribeiro, D. C., Lamb, P., Sole, C. C., & Sole, G. (2018). Reliability of the footwear total asymmetry score tool. Footwear Science, 10(2), 119-128. doi: 10.1080/19424280.2018.1478888
Pataky, T. C., & Lamb, P. F. (2018). Effects of physical randomness training on virtual and laboratory golf putting performance in novices. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(12), 1355-1362. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1378493
Lamb, P., & Croft, H. (2016). Visualizing rugby game styles using self-organizing maps. IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications, 36(6), 11-15. doi: 10.1109/MCG.2016.115
Croft, H., Lamb, P., & Middlemass, S. (2015). The application of self-organising maps to performance analysis data in rugby union. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 15(3), 1037-1046.
Bartlett, R. M., Lamb, P. F., O'Donovan, D., & Kennedy, G. (2014). Use of self-organizing maps for exploring coordination variability in the transition between walking and running. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 27(2), 265-279.
Lamb, P. F., & Stöckl, M. (2014). On the use of continuous relative phase: Review of current approaches and outline for a new standard. Clinical Biomechanics, 29(5), 484-493. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.03.008
Lamb, P. F., Bartlett, R., Lindinger, S., & Kennedy, G. (2014). Multi-dimensional coordination in cross-country skiing analyzed using self-organizing maps. Human Movement Science, 33, 54-69. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2013.08.005
Lamb, P. F. (2012). Understanding the relationship among launch variables in the golf drive using neural network visualisations. Sports Biomechanics, 11(2), 249-261. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2011.638389
Stöckl, M., Lamb, P. F., & Lames, M. (2012). A model for visualizing difficulty in golf and subsequent performance rankings on the PGA Tour. International Journal of Golf Science, 1(1), 10-24.
Cordes, O., Lamb, P. F., & Lames, M. (2012). Concepts and methods for strategy building and tactical adherence: A case study in football. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 7(2), 241-254. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.7.2.241
Stöckl, M., Lamb, P. F., & Lames, M. (2011). The ISOPAR method: A new approach to performance analysis in golf. Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, 7(11), 10. doi: 10.2202/1559-0410.1289
Lamb, P. F., Bartlett, R. M., & Robins, A. (2011). Artificial neural networks for analyzing inter-limb coordination: The golf chip shot. Human Movement Science, 30, 1129-1143. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2010.12.006
Lamb, P. F., Müendermann, A., Bartlett, R. M., & Robins, A. (2011). Visualizing changes in lower body coordination with different types of foot orthoses using self-organizing maps (SOM). Gait & Posture, 34(4), 485-489. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.06.024
Lamb, P., Stöckl, M., & Lames, M. (2011). Performance analysis in golf using the ISOPAR method. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 11(1), 184-196.
Lamb, P., Bartlett, R., & Robins, A. (2010). Self-organising maps: An objective method for clustering complex human movement. International Journal of Computer Science in Sport, 9(1), 20-29. Retrieved from http://iacss.org/index.php?id=94
Lamb, P., Bartlett, R., Robins, A., & Kennedy, G. (2008). Self-organizing maps as a tool to analyze movement variability. International Journal of Computer Science in Sport, 7(1), 28-39.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Hébert-Losier, K., Lamb, P., & Beaven, C. M. (2018). Self-organising map analysis of rugby placekicking biomechanics. ISBS Proceedings Archive, 36(1), 248. [Full Paper]
Stöckl, M., & Lamb, P. F. (2017). Gait stability during shod and barefoot walking and running on a treadmill assessed by correlation entropy. In M. Lames, D. Saupe & J. Wiemeyer (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Computer Science in Sport (IACSS): Advances in Intellegent Systems and Computing (Vol. 663). (pp. 48-56). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-67846-7_5
Lamb, P., Bartlett, R., & Robins, A. (2011). Assessing coordination stability by means of a second SOM. In D. Link & J. Wiemeyer (Eds.), Proceedings of the Sportinformatik trifft Sporttechnologie [Computer science meets sports Sports Technology: 8th Symposium of the dvs Sktion sports computer science in cooperation with the German Interdisciplinary Association of Sports Technology]. (pp. 65-69). Feldhaus. [Full Paper]
Lamb, P., Müendermann, A., Bartlett, R., & Robins, A. (2011). Artificial neural network analysis of coordination between different types of shoe orthotics. In D. Link & J. Wiemeyer (Eds.), Proceedings of the Sportinformatik trifft Sporttechnologie [Computer science meets sports Sports Technology: 8th Symposium of the dvs Sktion sports computer science in cooperation with the German Interdisciplinary Association of Sports Technology]. (pp. 70-74). Feldhaus. [Full Paper]
Bartlett, R., & Lamb, P. (2011). The use of artificial neural networks in studying movement coordination. In Y. Jiang & H. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Computer Science in Sport (IACSS). (pp. 22-29). Liverpool, UK: World Academic Press. [Full Paper]
Stöckl, M., Lamb, P. F., & Lames, M. (2011). Isopare als Werkzeug zur leistungsdiagnostischen Analyse im Golf. In D. Link & J. Wiemeyer (Eds.), Sportinformatik trifft Sporttechnologie. (pp. 196-200). Hamburg, Germany: Feldhaus Edition Czwalina. [Full Paper]
Lamb, P., Bartlett, R., & Robins, A. (2010). Self-organising maps: An objective method for clustering complex human movement. In K. Lyons, A. Baca & A. Lebedew (Eds.), Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium of the International Association of Computer Science in Sport. (pp. 104-113). University of Canberra, Australia: National Institute of Sport Studies. Retrieved from http://www.box.com/shared/2blgcmfi61
Bartlett, R., Lamb, P., & Robins, A. (2008). Use of self organizing maps in technique analysis. Dagstuhl Seminar Proceedings, 8372. Retrieved from http://drops.dagstuhl.de/opus/volltexte/2008/1773
