Marko Laaksonen

Publications

Articles in journals
Chapters in books
Conference papers
Doctoral theses, comprehensive summaries
Reports

Articles in journals

Danielsen, J. , Luchsinger, H. , Ravndal, A. , Laaksonen, M. , Sandbakk, Ø. & McGhie, D. (2025). Effect of Exercise Intensity on Biathlon Standing Shooting Performance and Rifle Movement during Outdoor Roller Skiing. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol. 57: 2, pp. 355-364.  

Staunton, C. A. , Kårström, A. , Kock, H. , Laaksonen, M. S. & Björklund, G. (2025). Kernel Density Estimation : a novel tool for visualising training intensity distribution in biathlon. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 7    

Laaksonen, M. S. & Björklund, G. (2025). Performance indicators in women’s and men’s biathlon relay. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 17: 1    

Kock, H. , Wick, J. , Gronwald, T. , Laaksonen, M. & Hanstock, H. (2025). The Making of a Biathlete : Insights From 2 Decades of Training Data From Junior, World, and Olympic Champions. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 20: 8, pp. 1135-1144.  

Toolis, T. , Cooke, A. , Laaksonen, M. S. & McGawley, K. (2024). Effects of Neurofeedback Training on Frontal Midline Theta Power, Shooting Performance, and Attentional Focus With Experienced Biathletes. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, vol. 18: 4, pp. 450-472.  

Staunton, C. A. , Jonsson Kårström, M. , Björklund, G. & Laaksonen, M. S. (2024). Performance and Micro‑Pacing Strategies in Biathlon Skiing. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, vol. 6: 4, pp. 324-331.  

Staunton, C. A. , Andersson, E. P. , Björklund, G. & Laaksonen, M. (2023). Heart Rate–Blood Lactate Profiling in World-Class Biathletes During Cross-Country Skiing : The Difference Between Laboratory and Field Tests. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 18: 7, pp. 780-785.  

Jonsson Kårström, M. , Stöggl, T. , Lund Ohlsson, M. , McGawley, K. & Laaksonen, M. S. (2023). Kinematical effects of rifle carriage on roller skiing in well-trained female and male biathletes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 33: 4, pp. 444-454.  

Köykkä, M. , Linnamo, V. , Ruotsalainen, K. , Rantalainen, T. & Laaksonen, M. S. (2023). Rifle and aiming point accelerations do not differ between the most and least accurate shots in biathlon shooting within an athlete. Biomedical Human Kinetics, vol. 15: 1, pp. 139-147.  

Kårström, A. , Laaksonen, M. & Björklund, G. (2023). School’s out for summer–Differences in training characteristics between adolescent biathletes of different performance levels. PLOS ONE, vol. 18: 8  

Jones, T. W. , Lindblom, H. P. , Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K. (2023). Using Multivariate Data Analysis to Project Performance in Biathletes and Cross-Country Skiers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 18: 8, pp. 840-851.  

Karlsson, Ø. , Danemar, M. , Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K. (2022). Health problems in national team cross-country skiers over a competitive season : a 17-week prospective cohort study. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, vol. 8: 4  

Lögdal, N. , Laaksonen, M. S. & Andersson, E. P. (2022). Individual Fluctuations in Blood Lactate Concentration During an Ice Hockey Game; Differences Between Player Positions. International Journal of Exercise Science, vol. 15: 6, pp. 985-993.

Karlsson, Ø. , Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K. (2022). Monitoring Acclimatization and Training Responses Over 17–21 Days at 1,800 m in Elite Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 4    

Köykkä, M. , Laaksonen, M. , Ihalainen, S. , Ruotsalainen, K. & Linnamo, V. (2022). Performance‐determining factors in biathlon prone shooting without physical stress. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 32: 2, pp. 414-423.  

Jonsson Kårström, M. , Staunton, C. A. , McGawley, K. , Björklund, G. & Laaksonen, M. (2022). Rifle carriage affects gear distribution during on-snow skiing in female and male biathletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 40: 24, pp. 2722-2731.  

Björklund, G. , Dzhilkibaeva, N. , Gallagher, C. & Laaksonen, M. (2022). The balancing act between skiing and shooting – the determinants of success in biathlon pursuit and mass start events. Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 40: 1, pp. 96-103.    

Björklund, G. & Laaksonen, M. (2022). The Determinants of Performance in Biathlon World Cup Sprint and Individual Competitions. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 4: March, pp. 1-9.  

Staunton, C. A. , Sloof, L. , Brandts, M. , Jonsson Kårström, M. , Laaksonen, M. & Björklund, G. (2022). The Effect of Rifle Carriage on the Physiological and Accelerometer Responses During Biathlon Skiing. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 4: March, pp. 1-15.  

Köykkä, M. , Ihalainen, S. , Linnamo, V. , Ruotsalainen, K. , Häkkinen, K. & Laaksonen, M. (2021). Aiming strategy affects performance-related factors in biathlon standing shooting. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 31: 3, pp. 573-585.  

Jonsson Kårström, M. , McGawley, K. & Laaksonen, M. (2021). Effects of Additional Rifle-Carriage Training on Physiological Markers and Roller-Skiing Performance in Well-Trained Biathletes. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, vol. 3: 3, pp. 292-302.    

Olsson, E. & Laaksonen, M. (2021). Key technical components for air pistol shooting performance. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol. 21: 3, pp. 348-360.    

Karlsson, Ø. , Laaksonen, M. S. & McGawley, K. (2021). Training and illness characteristics of crosscountry skiers transitioning from junior to senior level. PLOS ONE, vol. 16: 5 May    

Laaksonen, M. , Andersson, E. , Jonsson Kårström, M. , Lindblom, H. & McGawley, K. (2020). Laboratory-Based Factors Predicting Skiing Performance in Female and Male Biathletes. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 2    

Laaksonen, M. , Karlsson, Ø. & McGawley, K. (2020). Viktigt att individanpassa höghöjdsträningen. Tidskriften Idrottsmedicin, : 1

Dzhilkibaeva, N. , Ahrens, M. & Laaksonen, M. (2019). Can performance in biathlon world cup be predicted by performance analysis of biathlon IBU cup?. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol. 19: 5, pp. 856-865.    

Jonsson Kårström, M. , McGawley, K. & Laaksonen, M. (2019). Physiological Responses to Rifle Carriage During Roller-Skiing in Elite Biathletes. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 10    

Laaksonen, M. , Kyröläinen, H. , Kemppainen, J. , Knuuti, J. & Kalliokoski, K. (2018). Muscle free fatty-acid uptake associates to mechanical efficiency during exercise in humans. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 9: AUG    

Ihalainen, S. , Laaksonen, M. , Kuitunen, S. , Leppävuori, A. , Mikkola, J. , Lindinger, S. & Linnamo, V. (2018). Technical determinants of biathlon standing shooting performance before and after race simulation. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 28: 6, pp. 1700-1707.  

Laaksonen, M. , Finkenzeller, T. , Holmberg, H. & Sattlecker, G. (2018). The influence of physiobiomechanical parameters, technical aspects of shooting, and psychophysiological factors on biathlon performance: A review. Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 7: 4, pp. 394-404.    

Laaksonen, M. , Jonsson, M. & Holmberg, H. (2018). The Olympic biathlon – Recent advances and perspectives after Pyeongchang. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 9: JUL    

Lund Ohlsson, M. & Laaksonen, M. (2017). Sitting position affects performance in cross-country sit-skiing. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 117: 6, pp. 1095-1106.    

Ainegren, M. , Carlsson, P. , Laaksonen, M. S. & Tinnsten, M. (2014). The influence of grip on oxygen consumption and leg forces when using classical style roller skis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 24: 2, pp. 301-310.  

Laaksonen, M. S. , Heinonen, I. , Luotolahti, M. , Knuuti, J. & Kalliokoski, K. K. (2014). VO2peak, myocardial hypertrophy, and myocardial blood flow in endurance-trained men. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, vol. 46: 8, pp. 1498-1505.    

Mikkola, J. , Laaksonen, M. , Holmberg, H. , Nummela, A. & Linnamo, V. (2013). Changes in performance and poling kinetics during cross-country sprint skiing competition using the double-poling technique. Sports Biomechanics, vol. 12: 4, pp. 355-364.  

Laaksonen, M. , Kemppainen, J. , Kyrolainen, H. , Knuuti, J. , Nuutila, P. & Kalliokoski, K. K. (2013). Regional differences in blood flow, glucose uptake and fatty acid uptake within quadriceps femoris muscle during dynamic knee-extension exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 113: 7, pp. 1775-1782.  

Ainegren, M. , Carlsson, P. , Tinnsten, M. & Laaksonen, M. S. (2013). Skiing economy and efficiency in recreational and elite cross-country skiers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, vol. 27: 5, pp. 1239-1252.  

Sperlich, B. , Born, D. -. , Kaskinoro, K. , Kalliokoski, K. K. & Laaksonen, M. (2013). Squeezing the Muscle : Compression Clothing and Muscle Metabolism during Recovery from High Intensity Exercise. PLOS ONE, vol. 8: 4, pp. Art. no. 60923    

Björklund, G. , Laaksonen, M. & Holmberg, H. -. (2011). Blood lactate recovery and respiratory responses during diagonal skiing of variable intensity. European Journal of Sport Science, vol. 11: 5, pp. 317-326.  

Carlsson, L. , Lind, B. , Laaksonen, M. , Berglund, B. , Brodin, L. & Holmberg, H. (2011). Enhanced systolic myocardial function in elite endurance athletes during combined arm-and-leg exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 111: 6, pp. 905-913.  

Laaksonen, M. , Ainegren, M. & Lisspers, J. (2011). Evidence of improved shooting precision in biathlon after 10-weeks of combined relaxation and specific shooting training. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, vol. 40: 4, pp. 237-250.  

Mikkola, J. , Laaksonen, M. , Holmberg, H. , Vesterinen, V. & Nummela, A. (2010). Determinants of a simulated cross-country skiing sprint competition using V2 skating technique on roller skis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, vol. 24: 2, pp. 920-928.  

Laaksonen, M. , Björklund, G. , Heinonen, I. , Kemppainen, J. , Knuuti, J. , Kyröläinen, H. & Kalliokoski, K. (2010). Perfusion heterogeneity does not explain excess muscle oxygen uptake during variable intensity exercise. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, vol. 30: 4, pp. 241-249.  

Sutinen, J. , Laaksonen, M. , Walker, U. A. , Setzer, B. , Kemppainen, J. , Nuutila, P. & Yki-Järvinen, H. (2010). Skeletal muscle mitochondrial DNA content and aerobic metabolism in patients with antiretroviral therapy-associated lipoatrophy. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, vol. 65: 7, pp. 1497-1504.  

Laaksonen, M. , Kallikoski, K. K. , Luotolahti, M. , Kemppainen, J. , Teräs, M. , Kyröläinen, H. , Nuutila, P. & Knuuti, J. (2007). Myocardial perfusion during exercise in endurance-trained and untrained humans. American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology, vol. 293: 2, pp. R837-R843.

Laaksonen, M. , Kivelä, R. , Kyröläinen, H. , Sipilä, S. , Selänne, H. , Lautamäki, R. , Nuutila, P. , Knuuti, J. & et al. (2006). Effects of exhaustive stretch-shortening cycle exercise on muscle blood flow during exercise. Acta Physiologica, vol. 186: 4, pp. 261-270.  

Schreya, A. , Aitasalo, K. , Kinnunen, I. , Laaksonen, M. , Parkkola, R. , Taittonen, M. , Grenman, R. & Minn, H. R. I. (2006). Functional evaluation of microvascular free flaps with positron emission tomography. Journal of Plastic, reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, vol. 59: 2, pp. 158-165.  

Laaksonen, M. , Kyröläinen, H. , Kalliokoski, K. , Nuutila, P. & Knuuti, J. (2006). The association between muscle EMG and perfusion in knee extensor muscles. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, vol. 26: 2, pp. 99-105.  

Hannukainen, J. , Kalliokosk, K. , Nuutila, P. , Fujimoto, T. , Kemppainen, J. , Viljanen, T. , Laaksonen, M. , Parkkola, R. & et al. (2005). In Vivo Measurements of Glucose Uptake in Human Achilles Tendon During Different Exercise Intensities. International Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 26, pp. 727-731.  

Naum, A. , Laaksonen, M. , Tuunanen, H. , Oikonen, V. , Teräs, M. , Kemppainen, J. , Järvisalo, M. , Nuutilja, P. & et al. (2005). Motion detection and correction for dynamic: 15O-water myocardial perfusion PET studies. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, vol. 32: 12, pp. 1378-1383.  

Kalliokoski, K. , Laaksonen, M. , Luotolahti, M. , Laine, H. , Takala, T. , Nuutila, P. , Knuuti, . & Knuuti, J. (2004). Myocardial perfusion after marathon running. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport, vol. 14: 4, pp. 208-214.  

Kalliokoski, K. , Kuusela, T. , Laaksonen, M. , Knuuti, J. & Nuutila, P. (2003). Muscle fractal vascular branching pattern and microvascular perfusion heterogeneity in endurance-trained and untrained men. Journal of Physiology, vol. 546: pt2, pp. 529-35.  

Kalliokoski, . , Laaksonen, M. , Takala, . , Knuuti, . & Nuutila, . (2003). Muscle oxygen extraction and perfusion heterogeneity during continuous and intermittent static exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 94, pp. 953-958.  

Kalliokoski, K. K. , Laaksonen, M. , Knuuti, J. & Nuutila, P. (2003). Perfusion distribution between and within muscles during intermittent static exercise in endurance-trained and untrained men. International Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 24, pp. 400-403.  

Laaksonen, M. , Kalliokoski, . , Kyröläinen, . , Kemppainen, . , Teräs, . , Sipilä, . , Nuutila, . & Knuuti, . (2003). Skeletal muscle blood flow and flow heterogeneity during dynamic and isometric exercise in humans. American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology, vol. 284, pp. 979-986.

Laaksonen, M. , Kalliokoski, K. K. , Luotolahti, M. , Takala, T. , Nuutila, O. P. & Knuuti, J. (2002). Sydämen verenvirtaus ja koronaariresistanssi maraton juoksun jälkeen. Liikunta & Tiede, vol. 5

Chapters in books

Laaksonen, M. & Björklund, G. (2024). Hållbar idrott från bredd till elit med regional samhällsutveckling och internationell samverkan. In Globala utmaningar – lokala lösningar : Forskning för en hållbar samhällsutveckling i norra Sverige. Sundsvall : Mittuniversitetet. pp. 154-155.

McGawley, K. & Laaksonen, M. (2023). Träningsplanering. In Idrottens träning. Stockholm : SISU Idrottsböcker. pp. 181-213.

McGawley, K. & Laaksonen, M. (2018). Träningsplanering. In Idrottens träning. Stockholm : SISU Idrottsböcker. pp. 105-134.

Conference papers

Toolis, T. , Cooke, A. , Laaksonen, M. S. & McGawley, K. (2023). Effects of Neurofeedback Training on Frontal Midline Theta Power, Shooting Performance and Attentional Focus in Experienced Biathletes. Paper presented at the 10th Expertise and Skill Acquisition Network Conference  

McGawley, K. , Toolis, T. , Laaksonen, M. & Cooke, A. (2023). Effects of neurofeedback training on frontal midline theta power, shooting performance and attentional focus with experienced biathletes. Paper presented at the 9th International Congress on Science and Skiing, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria  

Jonsson Kårström, M. , Staunton, C. A. , McGawley, K. , Björklund, G. & Laaksonen, M. (2023). Rifle carriage affects gear distribution during on-snow skiing in female and male biathletes. Paper presented at the The International Congress of Science and Skiing (ICSS), Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, March 18 – 22, 2023,

Kårström, A. , Laaksonen, M. & Björklund, G. (2023). Training Characteristics Of Swedish Adolescent Biathletes. In Abstract Book of the 9th International Congress on Science and Skiing.. pp. 81--81.

Jonsson Kårström, M. , Stöggl, T. , Lund Ohlsson, M. , McGawley, K. & Laaksonen, M. S. (2022). Kinematical Effects of Rifle Carriage on Roller-Skiing in Well-Trained Female and Male Biathletes. Paper presented at the 4th Nordic Winter Sports Conference, Östersund, Sweden, October 3-4, 2022  

Karlsson, Ø. , Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K. (2022). Resting peripheral oxygen saturation and heart rate responses during a training camp at 1800 m in elite cross-country skiers and biathletes. Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference, Östersund, Sweden, 3-4 October

Brandts, M. , Staunton, C. A. , Sloof, L. , Laaksonen, M. & Björklund, G. (2022). The effect of rifle carriage on skiing performance and angular kinematics in biathletes. Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference (NWSC), Connecting science and practice to enhance performance in winter sports, 1-2 October, 2022, Östersund

Jones, T. W. , Wanner, J. , Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K. (2022). Using multivariate data analysis to project performance in biathletes and cross-country skiers. Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference, Östersund, Sweden, 3-4 October, 2022

Karlsson, Ø. , Danemar, M. , Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K. (2021). 391 A comparison of the prevalence and severity of health problems in national team cross-country skiers over a competitive season. Paper presented at the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport 2021, Monaco, November 25-27, 2021.  

Köykkä, M. , Ihalainen, S. , Linnamo, V. , Ruotsalainen, K. , Häkkinen, K. & Laaksonen, M. (2020). Aiming strategy affects performance related factors in biathlon standing shooting. Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference, [DIGITAL]  

Laaksonen, M. (2020). Comparison of shooting technical factors between female and male biathletes. Paper presented at the 25th Annual Congress of European College of Sports Science, [DIGITAL]

Jonsson, M. , McGawley, K. & Laaksonen, M. (2019). Rifle carriage decreases speed at lactate threshold, anaerobic energy contribution and performance in biathlon skiing.. Paper presented at the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) in Prague, 3-6 July, 2019

Karlsson, Ø. , Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K. (2019). Training characteristics of highly-trained cross-country skiers throughout the transition from junior to senior level. Paper presented at the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) in Prague, 3-6 July, 2019

Köykkä, M. , Ihalainen, S. , Laaksonen, M. , Häkkinen, K. , Mikkola, J. , Leppävuori, A. , Lindinger, S. , Sattlecker, G. & et al. (2018). Differences in biathlon standing shooting performance in senior and junior biathletes. Paper presented at the 19th International Symposium “Modern Science and Practice for Strength and Endurance Training". University of Jyväskylä, Finland, October 10-12, 2018  

Fasel, B. , Laaksonen, M. & Supej, M. (2018). Trajectory matching by low-cost GNSS allows continuous time comparisons during cross country skiing. Paper presented at the Spinfortec Munich 2018, Symposium der dvs-Sektion Sportinformatik und Sporttechnologie, Munich, Germany, September 6-7, 2018

Laaksonen, M. , Andersson, E. , Jonsson, M. & McGawley, K. (2017). Laboratory-based factors predicting performance in biathlon skiing. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science, July 5-8, 2017, Essen, Germany

Ihalainen, S. , Laaksonen, M. , Mikkola, J. , Leppävuori, A. , Lindinger, S. , Sattlecker, G. & Linnamo, V. (2016). Cleanness of triggering is related to biathlon standing shooting performance. Paper presented at the International Congress on Science and Skiing, Salzburg, Austria, December 10-15, 2016

Lund Ohlsson, M. , Laaksonen, M. S. & Holmberg, L. J. (2016). Evaulation of two sitting positions in Cross-Country Sit-Skiing. In ICSS 2016 - International Congress on Science and Skiing, Arlberg, Austria, 10-15th December..

Lund Ohlsson, M. , Höök, M. & Laaksonen, M. S. (2016). On the effect of sitting position, in simulated cross-country sit-skiing. Paper presented at the 21st annual congress of the European college of sport science, 6-9 July, Vienna, Austria

Jonsson, M. & Laaksonen, M. (2015). Differences in range of motion and feet pressure between skiing with and without rifle in gear 3 for female biathletes. In Book of Abstracts of the 20th Annual Congress of theEuropean College of Sport Science – 24th - 27th June 2015, Malmö – Sweden.  

Pelttari, P. , Holmberg, H. , Wiltmann, W. W. , Mikkola, J. , Laaksonen, M. , Jarva, O. , Ohtonen, O. & Linnamo, V. (2012). KINEMATICS OF SPRINT STARTS IN CLASSIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING. Paper presented at the 2nd International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing

Laaksonen, M. , Kalliokoski, K. , Kemppainen, J. , Takala, T. , Knuuti, J. , Nuutila, P. & Kyröläinen, H. (2011). ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY AND MUSCLE METABOLISM DURING LEG EXERCISE. Paper presented at the 16th annual congress of the ECSS; 6-9 July 2011; Liverpool, UK

Laaksonen, M. , Kemppainen, J. , Knuuti, J. , Nuutila, P. & Kalliokoski, K. (2011). REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN BLOOD FLOW, GLUCOSE UPTAKE, AND FATTY-ACID UPTAKE WITHIN QUADRICEPS FEMORIS MUSCLE GROUP DURING DYNAMIC KNEE-EXTENSION EXERCISE. Paper presented at the 16th annual congress of the ECSS; 6-9 July 2011; Liverpool, UK

Mikkola, J. , Laaksonen, M. , Holmberg, H. & Linnamo, V. (2010). Changes in double poling forces and cycle characteristics during cross-country skiing sprint competition. In Proceedings for the fifth international conference on Science and Skiing. Salzburg :

Mikkola, J. , Laaksonen, M. , Holmberg, H. , Vesterinen, V. & Nummela, A. (2009). Determinants of a simulated cross-country skiing sprint competition using V2 skating technique on roller skis. In Determinants of a simulated cross-country skiing sprint competition using V2 skating technique on roller skis.

Laaksonen, M. , Ainegren, M. & Lisspers, J. (2009). Effects of combined relaxation and shooting training on shooting performance in biathlon. In Effects of combined relaxation and shooting training on shooting performance in biathlon.

Mikkola, J. , Laaksonen, M. S. , Holmberg, H. , Ville Vesterinen,, . & Ari Nummela, . (2009). Effects of general force characteristics on top speeds in cross-country skiing. In Proceedings of the 14th Annual Congress of European College of Sports Science. Oslo :

Laaksonen, M. , Heinonen, I. , Luotolahti, M. , Nuutila, P. , Raitakari, O. , Knuuti, J. & Kalliokoski, K. (2009). Left-ventricular hypertrophy associates to impaired maximal myocardial perfusion in endurance-trained men. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Congress of the ECSS, Oslo, Norway

Ainegren, M. , Carlsson, P. , Tinnsten, M. & Laaksonen, M. (2009). Work economy of amateur and elite cross-country skiers during treadmill roller skiing. In 4th Asia Pacific Congress on Sports Technology, APCST2009.

Laaksonen, M. S. , Björklund, G. , Heinonen, I. , Kemppainen, J. , Knuuti, J. , Kyrölainen, H. & Kalliokoski, K. K. (2008). Effects of intensity variation and muscle fatigue during knee-extension exercise on muscle perfusion and oxygen uptake. In Book of Abstracts of the 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Estoril, Portugal, from 9-12 July 2008. (Book of Abstracts of the 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Estoril, Portugal, from 9-12 July 2008)

Laaksonen, M. , Björklund, G. , Pettersson, S. & Schagatay, E. (2006). Performance predicting factors during prolonged non-steady state cycling. In Book of Abstracts of the 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Lausanne, Switzerland from 5-8 July 2006.

Naum, A. , Laaksonen, M. , Tuunanen, H. , Oikonen, V. , Kemppainen, J. , Järvisalo, M. J. , Nuutila, P. & Knuuti, J. (2005). Motion detection and correction for dynamic cardiac PET water studies. In Abstratcs. X Turku PET Symposium, 28-31 May, Turku, Finland.

Laaksonen, M. , Kyrölainen, H. , Kivelä, R. , Sipilä, S. , Selänne, H. , Lautamäki, R. , Nuutila, P. , Knuuti, J. & et al. (2004). Exercise induced muscle damage increases skeletal muscle blood flow during dynamic exercise. In 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Sciences.

Naum, A. , Laaksonen, M. , Oikonen, V. & Knuuti, J. (2004). Motion detection and correction for exercise PET water studies. In European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.. pp. 261--261.  

Kyröläinen, H. , Linnamo, V. , Aveja, J. , Laaksonen, M. , Kivelä, R. , Sipilä, S. , Selänne, H. & Komi, P. V. (2004). Neuromuscular responses to fatiguing stretch-shortening cycle exercise in different muscle actions. In Book of abstracts of the 4th International Conference on Strength Training, November 3-7, 2004 Serres, Greece.. pp. 306--307.

Schrey, A. , Aitasalo, K. , Kinnunen, I. , Laaksonen, M. , Parkkola, R. , Minn, H. & Grénman, R. (2004). Positron emission tomography in the evaluation of microvascular free laps in operated head and neck cancer patients.

Laaksonen, M. , Kalliokoski, K. , Kemppainen, J. , Teräs, M. , Kyröläinen, H. & Knuuti, J. (2003). The effects of exercise on myocardial blood flow in trained and untrained subjects in vivo studies using PET. In Book of Abstracts of the 8th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Salzburg, Austria from 9-12 July 2003.

Laaksonen, M. , Kyröläinen, H. , Kemppainen, J. , Teräs, M. , Sipilä, H. , Nuutila, P. , Knuuti, P. & Kalliokoski, K. K. (2002). Dynamic exercise causes higher skeletal muscle perfusion than intermittent isometric exercise. In Book of Abstracts of the 7th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Athens, Greece from 24-28 July 2002.

Laaksonen, M. , Kyrölainen, H. , Kemppainen, J. , Teräs, M. , Sipilä, H. , Nuutila, P. , Knuuti, J. & Kalliokoski, K. K. (2002). Dynamic exercise causes higher skeletal muscle perfusion than intermittent isometric exercise. In IX Turku PET Symposium.

Kalliokoski, K. K. , Laaksonen, M. , Takala, T. O. , Knuuti, J. & Nuutila, P. (2002). Lihasten verenvirtaus, verenvirtauksen heterogeenisuus ja happiekstraktio vaiheittaisessa ja jatkuvassa staattisessa rasituksessa. In XI Liikunta-lääketieteen Päivät.

Laaksonen, M. , Takala, T. O. , Knuuti, J. , Nuutila, P. & Kalliokoski, K. K. (2002). Muscle perfusion and oxygen extraction durign two isometric exercise modes studied using PET. In Abstracts of the IX Turku PET Symposium.

Laaksonen, M. , Takala, T. O. , Knuuti, J. , Nuutila, P. & Kalliokoski, K. K. (2002). Muscle perfusion and oxygen extraction during two isometric exercise modes studied using PET. In Book of Abstracts of the 7th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Athens, Greece from 24-28 July 2002.

Laaksonen, M. , Kalliokoski, K. , Luotolahti, M. , Takala, T. O. , Nuutila, P. & Knuuti, J. (2002). Myocardial blood flow and coronary resistance in myocardial fatigue, a cardiac dysfunction following prolonged exercise. In European Heart Journal.. pp. 46--46.

Kalliokoski, K. K. , Laaksonen, M. , Luotolahti, M. , Laine, H. , Takala, T. O. , Nuutila, P. & Knuuti, J. (2002). Myocardial perfusion and coronary resistance in cardiac fatigue after marathon running. In XXVII FIMS World Congress on Sports Medicine.

Laaksonen, M. , Kalliokoski, K. K. , Luotolahti, M. , Takala, T. O. , Nuutila, P. & Knuuti, J. (2001). Effects of Marathon Running on Myocardial Blood Flow and Coronary Resistance.. In Book of Abstracts of the 6th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Cologne, Germany from 24-28 July 2001.

Kalliokoski, K. , Laaksonen, M. , Luotolahti, M. , Laine, H. , Takala, T. , Nuutila, P. & Knuuti, J. (2001). Myocardial blood flow and coronary resistance in 'myocardial fatigue' a cardiac dysfunction following prolonged exercise. In Proceedings of the 16th International Puijo Symposium.

Kalliokoski, K. , Laaksonen, M. , Knuuti, J. & Nuutila, P. (2001). The effects of endurance training on muscle blood flow distribution between muscles in humans. In Book of Abstracts of the 6th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Cologne, Germany from 24-28 July 2001.

Doctoral theses

Laaksonen, M. (2005). The Acute Effects of Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Blood Flow : Positron Emission Tomography Studies in Healthy Subjects. Dis. (Comprehensive summary) Turku : University of Turku, 2005 (Turun yliopiston julkaisuja,Sarja DMedica - Odontologica : 652)

Reports

Nummela, A. , Mononen, K. , Hynynen, E. , Kankinkanta, J. , Kuutti, T. & Laaksonen, M. (2006). Lajinomaisen ammuntasuorituksen ja fyysisen kunnon seurantajärjestelmän kehittäminen ampumahiihdossa 2004-2005. Jyväskylö : Kilpa- ja huippu-urheilun tutkimuskeskus KIHU