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