Outputs (38)

The effects of foam rolling on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in healthy adults: A systematic literature review (2022)
Journal Article

Background: Reduced ankle dorsiflexion is associated with lower limb injury and dysfunction, with static stretching mostly used to increase ankle range of motion. Foam rolling is an alternative intervention, shown to immediately increase ankle range... Read More about The effects of foam rolling on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in healthy adults: A systematic literature review.

Student fears of oral presentations and public speaking in higher education: A qualitative survey (2021)
Journal Article

Oral presentations and public speaking are an important aspect of the student experience in the United Kingdom higher education. Many modules (self-contained units normally within a programme of study) use presentations as a form of assessment and re... Read More about Student fears of oral presentations and public speaking in higher education: A qualitative survey.

Stand Up and Be Heard- Taking the Fear Out of Public Speaking at University (2019)
Book

Self-applied soft tissue therapy for fibromyalgia syndrome: A randomised controlled feasibility study (2019)
Journal Article

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An overview and evaluation of the 'Stand Up and Be Heard' workshops for student fear of public speaking (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper will present the background, outline and evaluation of an educational innovation on the conference theme of educational enhancement. The “Stand Up and Be Heard" workshops for student fear of public speaking developed from a single workshop... Read More about An overview and evaluation of the 'Stand Up and Be Heard' workshops for student fear of public speaking.

Stand up and be heard, fear of public speaking workshops (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Keynote speech and one hour workshop on the fear of public speaking workshops for students in HE.

Stand up and be heard (fear of presentations/public speaking workshop) (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The main aims and objectives of the Stand Up and Be Heard oral presentation are:  To provide an overview of the Stand Up and Be Heard Workshops that support teaching and learning related to fear of presentations/public speaking.  To review the... Read More about Stand up and be heard (fear of presentations/public speaking workshop).

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2017 (2017)
Journal Article

After two years of having contributed to this overview series of articles, we sadly say goodbye to Dr. Rob Grieve. We would like to thank Dr. Grieve for his insightful contributions and analyses of the myofascial pain literature. Dr. Grieve would hav... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2017.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016 (2016)
Journal Article

This edition of the overview of the current myofascial pain literature includes 24 studies, case reports and systematic and narrative reviews. Surprisingly, five of the 24 papers were difficult to read and interpret mostly because of a poor mastery o... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016.

Myofascial trigger point therapy for plantar fasciitis: A feasibility study (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: Recent evidence has identified tightness of the posterior leg muscles (calf and hamstring) and reduced ankle dorsiflexion as possible contributing factors in plantar fasciitis (PF). Stretching is routinely advocated, but myofascial trigge... Read More about Myofascial trigger point therapy for plantar fasciitis: A feasibility study.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016 (2016)
Journal Article

The overview of the myofascial pain literature includes a wide variety of basic and clinical studies, ranging from assessing muscle activation patterns to the impact of platelet-rich plasma injections. Contributions to the literature once again came... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016 (2016)
Journal Article

The worldwide interest in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and trigger points (TrPs) is reflected in the increasing number of publications. In this overview of the literature, we included 26 studies, case reports and review articles by authors from 18... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016.

Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Objectives To identify how United Kingdom (UK) physiotherapists currently diagnose, assess and manage plantar fasciitis in routine practice. Design Online questionnaire survey. Participants Practising physiot... Read More about Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2016 (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd. Reflecting on the past year, the number of publications on myofascial pain continues to increase in a steady rate. The current review includes 30 basic and clinical studies, case reports, reviews, and reports from fifteen differe... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2016.

The immediate effect of bilateral self myofascial release on the plantar surface of the feet on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility: A pilot randomised controlled trial (2015)
Journal Article

© 2015. Background: Self myofascial release (SMR) via a tennis ball to the plantar aspect of the foot is widely used and advocated to increase flexibility and range of movement further along the posterior muscles of a proposed "anatomy train". To dat... Read More about The immediate effect of bilateral self myofascial release on the plantar surface of the feet on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility: A pilot randomised controlled trial.

Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: A UK-wide survey of current practice (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A critical overview of current myofascial pain literature - March 2015 (2015)
Journal Article

© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. The second article in this review series considers multiple recent publications about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics. The article is divided into several sections, including a Basic Research secti... Read More about A critical overview of current myofascial pain literature - March 2015.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - July 2015 (2015)
Journal Article

© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. The current overview includes thirty articles published in the recent past about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and related topics. In the Basic Research section, several interesting new studies are reviewed addressing th... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - July 2015.

Myofascial pain definitions, historical perspective and further developments (2015)
Journal Article

An evidence-informed review of the current myofascial pain literature - January 2015 (2015)
Journal Article

© 2014 Elsevier Ltd. This article provides an up-to-date review of the most recent publications about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics. We have added some commentaries where indicated with supporting references. In the... Read More about An evidence-informed review of the current myofascial pain literature - January 2015.

The effect of self myofascial release on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: A UK-wide survey of current practice (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study (2013)
Journal Article

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), specific diagnostic criteria and the association between gender and MTrP prevalence in the triceps surae and upper trapezius. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting:... Read More about The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study.

Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries (2013)
Journal Article

Aims: The main aim of the case series was to inform further experimental research to determine the effectiveness of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy for the treatment of triceps surae dysfunction. Participants: Ten participants with triceps su... Read More about Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries.

The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article

Objectives: To investigate the immediate effect on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), after a single intervention of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy on latent triceps surae MTrPs in recreational runners. Design:... Read More about The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial.

Crosswords for five chapters (2013)
Book Chapter

A classic textbook and a student favourite, Tidy's Physiotherapy aims to reflect contemporary practice of physiotherapy and can be used as a quick reference by the physiotherapy undergraduate, for major problems that they may encounter throughout the... Read More about Crosswords for five chapters.

Trigger point pressure release for triceps surae dysfunction: A case series (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Stand up and be heard (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Stand up and be heard (2012)
Journal Article

Myofascial trigger point prevalence in the triceps surae and specific diagnostic criteria in a healthy university population: A cross-sectional study (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Myofascial trigger point prevalence in the triceps surae and specific diagnostic criteria in a healthy university population: A cross-sectional study. Research Report Poster Display. Physiotherapy. 97 (Supplement 1). (2011)
Journal Article

The immediate effect of soleus trigger point pressure release on restricted ankle joint dorsiflexion: A pilot randomised controlled trial (2011)
Journal Article

Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effect on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), after a single intervention of trigger point (TrP) pressure release on latent soleus myofascial tri... Read More about The immediate effect of soleus trigger point pressure release on restricted ankle joint dorsiflexion: A pilot randomised controlled trial.

Replication of the thumb in pressure pain threshold assessment of triceps surae myofascial trigger points: A preliminary study (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The challenges associated with dysfluency and university life: Personal perspective of a mild/covert stutter (2007)
Journal Article

An overview of myofascial trigger points and application in musculoskeletal dysfunction (2006)
Journal Article

The difficulties and challenges associated with dysfluency and academic life: Personal perspective of an academic with a mild stutter (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: A case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release (2006)
Journal Article

Proximal hamstring rupture is a rare occurrence, although documented in the literature during water skiing. This case study highlights the treatment of a proximal hamstring rupture whilst water skiing. In this case, physiotherapy was the main therape... Read More about Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: A case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release.

The association between static foot posture and pressure pain threshold of the lower leg and foot in adult male sporting participants
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background and aims: Static foot posture may be associated as a possible risk factor for specific lower limb sporting injuries, although further high quality evidence is required. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) is yet to be used to establish a link be... Read More about The association between static foot posture and pressure pain threshold of the lower leg and foot in adult male sporting participants.