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The effects of foam rolling on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in healthy adults: A systematic literature review (2022)
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Grieve, R., Byrne, B., Clements, C., Davies, L. J., Durrant, E., & Kitchen, O. (2022). The effects of foam rolling on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in healthy adults: A systematic literature review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 30, 53-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.01.006

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)
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Grieve, R., Woodley, J., Hunt, S., & McKay, A. (2021). Student fears of oral presentations and public speaking in higher education: A qualitative survey. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 45(9), 1281-1293. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877x.2021.1948509

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.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2017 (2017)
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Dommerholt, J., Grieve, R., Hooks, T., & Finnegan, M. (2017). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2017. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 21(2), 378-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.02.001

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)
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Dommerholt, J., Finnegan, M., Hooks, T., & Grieve, R. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(4), 879-892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.09.010

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.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016 (2016)
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Dommerholt, J., Grieve, R., Finnegan, M., & Hooks, T. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(3), 657-671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.07.009

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)
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Dommerholt, J., Hooks, T., Finnegan, M., & Grieve, R. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(2), 397-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.02.015

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)
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Grieve, R., & Palmer, S. (2017). Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice. Physiotherapy, 103(2), 193-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2016.02.002

© 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)
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Dommerholt, J., Finnegan, M., Grieve, R., & Hooks, T. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(1), 156-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.12.014

© 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)
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Grieve, R., Grieve, R., Goodwin, F., Alfaki, M., Bourton, A. J., Jeffries, C., & Scott, H. (2015). 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. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 19(3), 544-552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.12.004

© 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.

A critical overview of current myofascial pain literature - March 2015 (2015)
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Grieve, R., Dommerholt, J., Layton, M., Hooks, T., & Grieve, R. (2015). A critical overview of current myofascial pain literature - March 2015. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 19(2), 337-349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.01.003

© 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)
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Grieve, R., Layton, M., Dommerholt, J., Hooks, T., Grieve, R., & Leyton, M. (2015). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - July 2015. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 19(3), 482-493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.05.003

© 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.

An evidence-informed review of the current myofascial pain literature - January 2015 (2015)
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Dommerholt, J., Grieve, R., Layton, M., & Hooks, T. (2015). An evidence-informed review of the current myofascial pain literature - January 2015. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 19(1), 126-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.006

© 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 prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study (2013)
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Cramp, F., Grieve, R., Grieve, R., Barnett, S., Coghill, N., & Cramp, F. (. (2013). The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study. Physiotherapy, 99(4), 278-284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2013.04.002

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)
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Cramp, F., Grieve, R., Grieve, R., Barnett, S., Coghill, N., & Cramp, F. (. (2013). Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries. Manual Therapy, 18(6), 519-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2013.04.004

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)
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Grieve, R., Grieve, R., Cranston, A., Henderson, A., John, R., Malone, G., & Mayall, C. (2013). The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 17(4), 453-461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.02.001

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.

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)
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Grieve, R., Cramp, F. (., Barnett, S., & Coghill, N. (2011). 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). Physiotherapy, 97(S1.), 432-433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2011.04.002

The immediate effect of soleus trigger point pressure release on restricted ankle joint dorsiflexion: A pilot randomised controlled trial (2011)
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Grieve, R., Clark, J., Pearson, E., Bullock, S., Boyer, C., & Jarrett, A. (2011). The immediate effect of soleus trigger point pressure release on restricted ankle joint dorsiflexion: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 15(1), 42-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.02.005

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.