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The effect of self myofascial release on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Goodwin, F., Alfaki, M., Bourton, A., Jeffries, C., Scott, H., & Grieve, R. (2014, October). The effect of self myofascial release on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility. Paper presented at Physiotherapy UK 2014, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Conference and Trade Exhibition, Birmingham, UK

Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries (2013)
Journal Article
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 prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study (2013)
Journal Article
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.

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
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.

Crosswords for five chapters (2013)
Book Chapter
Grieve, R. (2013). Crosswords for five chapters. In S. Porter (Ed.), Tidy's Physiotherapy. Churchill Livingstone

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
Grieve, R., Barnett, S., Coghill, N., & Cramp, F. (. (2012, October). Trigger point pressure release for triceps surae dysfunction: A case series. Paper presented at Physiotherapy UK 2012, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Conference and Trade Exhibition, BT Convention Centre, Liverpool

Stand up and be heard (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Grieve, R. (2012, September). Stand up and be heard. Presented at British Stammering Association (BSA) National Conference, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK

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
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)
Journal Article
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.

Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: A case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release (2006)
Journal Article
Grieve, R. (2006). Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: A case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 10(2), 99-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.08.003

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
Grieve, R., Conway, B., Dye, J., Modem, K., Rees, M., & Smith, O. The association between static foot posture and pressure pain threshold of the lower leg and foot in adult male sporting participants. Poster presented at 10th Congress of the European Federation of Pain, 10th Congress of the European Federation of Pain, Copenhagen, Denmark

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.