Applied clinical and practice-based research

The aim of the applied clinical and practice-based research for midwives, nurses, occupational therapists, paramedics, physiotherapists and podiatrists research area, is to foster excellent research relevant to allied health professionals’ practice and to underpin clinical reasoning, diagnosis, treatment approaches and self-management strategies in patient populations within the remit of nursing, midwifery and the allied health sciences. Research takes place in clinical, laboratory and other health and social care settings.

The research themes are:

  • Musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation
  • Exercise prescription and health
  • Posture and mobility
  • Efficacy of therapeutic interventions/approaches

The applied clinical and practice-based research area covers the research interests of all staff and doctoral students with research interests in this area. As such the area fosters research into clinical practice and effects of treatment modalities, the therapeutic relationship, patient views in relation to conditions and treatment received as well as issues relating to practitioners. The area is also interested in the field of therapeutic exercise. Research can be based in clinical or laboratory settings and can involve qualitative as well as quantitative approaches.

We provide a forum for discussion of research activities, for sharing expertise in methods and research approaches and to offer support to all those undertaking or wishing to undertake research in this area. We support all members associated with the area in their research activities, help colleagues with conference presentation preparation, with research planning and publication activities as well as grant applications. We have links with clinicians and other academics at the University of Brighton and also invite doctoral students to attend the discussion areas. The profile of the area includes midwives, nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, sports scientists and osteopaths. We also collaborate with staff from other parts of the university, eg. Brighton and Sussex Medical School and with departments in other universities together with clinicians and managers locally.

We meet on a regular basis for informal discussions and supportive activities and on an annual basis for strategic planning. We value all personal input from researchers and those interested in becoming researchers, and those who are interested to find out more about research and share ideas and knowledge.

Musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation

Our research largely focuses on increasing understanding of the physiological and functional mechanisms underpinning low back pain, evidencing treatment and management approaches to low back pain and increasing understanding of the experience of low back pain from the patients and clinicians’ perspectives. To this end we engage with laboratory-based research, clinically-based research which includes quantitative and qualitative methods together with mixed methods approaches.

Our research also features in the Brighton Musculoskeletal Research Centre

Research projects

Management of posterior leg pain referred from conditions of the lumbar spine

Profiling characteristics which may determine patients’ responses to neurodynamic treatments.

The biomechanical and analgesic effects of lumbar mobilisations

The effects of lumbar mobilisation on range of movement and pain

Self-management of acute and chronic low back disorders

Examining patients' perceptions and attitudes towards their role

Podiatry

Podiatry as a profession seeks to assess, diagnose and manage lower limb complaints, typically in a multi-disciplinary context. As such the research the Podiatry Division engages with encompasses all the research areas within the School of Health Sciences and links with other university research units (e.g. Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices) as well as National and International collaborations.

We conduct research in a range of fields where foot complaints are particularly common and debilitating such as diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and circulatory disease. Our recent focus on the ‘at risk’ foot involves both quantitative and qualitative paradigms and seeks to enhance our understanding of the incidence and prevalence of foot complaints, their underpinning pathophysiology and the impact of these both at an individual and societal level: together with how foot complaints are best managed.

Research projects

Foot complaints Lupus

Foot characteristics in gout, diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Evaluating physiotherapist and podiatrist independent prescribing

Exploring the nature and extent of foot complaints in rheumatoid arthritis

The lived experience of active Charcot Foot in Diabetes Mellitus

Small Steps

Managing children's foot health

Osteopathy

The Osteopathic Research sub-theme developed within the CHR during Professor Moore’s tenure (2005-2012) as Chair of the National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) supported by Carol Fawkes as Research Officer for NCOR, Shirley Mathias as NCOR Research Administrator, Dr Janine Leach as Senior Research Fellow in Osteopathy, and project-funded research assistants. The group developed research capacity in osteopathy, with a number of osteopaths who worked within or with the group on research projects or who undertook research training. The outputs from the group included osteopathic presentations and publications, and research collaborations with the osteopathic training colleges, the regulatory body and the professional body. This period saw the completion of several significant funded studies, and the initiation of new studies within osteopathy.

Practice-based osteopathic research

The publication of small trials or case reports by practitioners can provide valuable preliminary data on which to base further research. These studies have included a survey on the role of osteopaths in supportive care of cancer patients by Janine Leach; collaboration with Mark Matthews on studies of osteopathy and dyslexia; and collaboration with Dr Rod MacDonald and Dr Theo Peters on a pilot trial of osteopathic management of restless legs syndrome. The protocol for the latter has been published in International Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Professor Ann Moore ended her term as Chair of NCOR in May 2012, however the osteopathic group based at the CRC has continued to develop osteopathic research. During 2013-2014 new research included a project to explore osteopathic research priorities using a Delphi methodology, and a Cochrane systematic review to provide evidence on a phytonutrient for improving quality of life in cancer survivors.

Research developments have also included PhD work by Dr Oliver Thomson, supervised by Dr Nikki Petty and Professor Ann Moore. The focus of this work has been on clinical reasoning in osteopathic private practice.

Standardised data collection projects have been carried out in both osteopathy and physiotherapy.

Building stronger health professions poster

Research projects

Osteopathy research priorities

A Delphi study to identify research priorities for osteopathy

The OPEn project

Patient expectations of osteopaths and osteopathic treatment

Standardised data collection in osteopathy

Development and piloting of a standardised collection tool for use in osteopathy practice

Communicating risks of treatment to patients in osteopathic practice

NCOR Adverse Events Project 2 - Communicating risks of treatment and informed

Complaints and claims against osteopaths

NCOR Adverse Events Project 3 - Trends in insurance claims and complaints to the regulator

Exercise prescription and health

Research projects

The use of exercise and exercise prescription in physiotherapy

Improving gross motor function for non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy

A pilot randomised trial examining a six-week exercise intervention

Posture and mobility

Researchers continue to progress the research in the field of posture, mobility and assistive technology. The Neater Uni-wheelchair development continues to attract national and international interest.  

The Posture and Mobility group continues to support their professional doctorate and PhD students. The outcomes from all the work undertaken by the posture and mobility group are beginning to have national impact on clinical practice.

The research emanating from this group fulfils the DoH national priority of meeting the needs of the disabled and also patient and public involvement. The group shares ideas and provides support to all the participating students. It also advises on funding availability and helps with funding proposals. Staff and students working in any of the aforementioned areas are welcome to contribute to the group.

Consultancy Work

We undertake research consultancy with a range of partners including: Chailey Heritage Clinical Services to explore posture in standing frames, Neater Solutions, and NuDrive .

Collaborative Work

Dr Mandy, Dr Pountney and Diane Sellers were awarded a Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) grant to develop a standardised eating and drinking
classification system. This work will also underpin a PhD study. Dr Pountney and Dr Mandy are collaborators on an RFPB funded project which is an RCT on exercise in non-ambulant children using static bikes and treadmills.
Dr Nick Webborn is a collaborator on a grant submitted to Arthritis Research Council and Promobilia.

The Neater Uni-wheelchairThe Neater Uni-wheelchair

Research projects

Measurement of ADLs in two different wheelchairs

Comparing the activities of daily living performed in both the Neater Uni-wheelchair and a dual handrim equivalent wheelchair

One-hand user wheelchair development

Measures of energy expenditure and comfort in an ESP wheelchair by hemiplegic users

Comparison of vertical reaction forces in one-arm wheelchairs

Measurement of hand/handrim grip forces

Study using two different one arm drive wheelchairs

Measures in Electromyography (EMG) in one-arm drive wheelchairs

Breaking down barriers and improving quality of life for wheelchair users

Exploring manual wheelchair provision in Brazil to look to influence government health care policy

University Campus E-bikes

Trialling 10 Electrically Assisted Power Cycles (EAPCs) between the university’s campus in Eastbourne and the town’s rail station.

Pain and quality of life in paralympic sports participants

User evaluation of the Neater Uni-wheelchair

Research team

Dr Liz Bryant

Simon Cahill

Guy Canby

Dr Channine Clarke

Dr Vinette Cross

Emmanuel Defever

Bev Durrant

Helen Fiddler

Dr Theo Fotis

Kishori Garikipati

Dr Angela Glynn

Dr Clair Hebron

Lisa Hodgson

Dr Raija Kuisma

Associate Professor Anne Mandy

Professor Ann Moore

Dr Simon Otter

Sarah-Jane Ryan

Dr Kambiz Saber-Sheikh

Output

Peer-reviewed publications

Cross V, Leach CMJ, Fawkes CA and Moore AP (2013) Patients’ expectations of private osteopathic care: a qualitative study, Health Expectations. May 2013. Online ISSN: 1369-7625.

Sokunbi O, Cross V, Watt P, Moore AP (2010) Experiences of individuals with chronic low back pain during and after their participation in a spinal stabilisation exercise programme – a pilot qualitative study. Manual Therapy, 15 (2). pp. 179-184. ISSN 1356-689X

Durrant B (2011) Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a review. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 101 (2). pp. 176-186. ISSN 0003-0538

Durrant B (2009) Functional hallux limitus: a review. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 99 (3). pp. 236-243. ISSN 0003-0538

Moore J, Fiddler H, Russell A, Johnson L, Jolley C, Seymour J, Moxham J (2008) Effect of a home exercise video programme in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 41 (3). pp. 195-200. ISSN 1650-1977

Willett E, Hebron C, Krouwel O (2010) The initial effects of different rates of lumbar mobilisations on pressure pain thresholds in asymptomatic subjects. Manual Therapy, 15(2). pp. 173-178. ISSN 1356-689X

Krouwel O, Hebron, C, Willett E (2010) An investigation into the potential hypoalgesic effects of different amplitudes of PA mobilisations on the lumbar spine as measured by pressure pain thresholds (PPT). Manual Therapy, 15 (1). pp. 7-12. ISSN 1356-689X

Leach CMJ, Mandy A, Hankins M, Bottomley LM, Cross V, Fawkes CA, Fiske A and Moore AP (2013) Patients’ expectations of private osteopathic care in the UK, Part II: a national survey of patients, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 13:122. ISSN: 1472-6882.

Leach CMJ (2008) Osteopathic support for a survivor of gastric cancer: a case report. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 11 (3). pp. 106-111. ISSN 1746-0689

Strutt R, Shaw Q and Leach CMJ (2008) Patients’ perceptions and satisfaction with treatment in a UK osteopathic training clinic. Manual Therapy, 13 (5). pp. 456-467. ISSN 1356-689X

Mandy A, Redhead L, McCudden C, Michaelis J (2013) A comparison of vertical reaction forces during propulsion of three different one-arm drive wheelchairs by hemiplegic users. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-6. ISSN 1748-3115.

Bashton D, Mandy A, Haines D and Cameron J (2012) Comparison of activities of daily living in two different one arm drive wheelchairs: a controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 7 (1). pp. 75-81. ISSN 1748-3115

Mandy A, Stew G (2011) User evaluation of the Neater Uni-wheelchair in the home environment: an exploratory pilot study. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 18 (4). pp. 231-237. ISSN 1741-1645

Mandy A (2009) Measures of energy expenditure and comfort in an ESP wheelchair: a controlled trial using hemiplegic users. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 4 (3). pp. 137-142. ISSN 1748-3107

Moore A, Bryant E, Olivier G (2012) Development and use of standardised data collection tools to support and inform musculoskeletal practice. Manual Therapy, 17(6). pp.489-96. ISSN 1356-689X

Rankin G, Rushton A, Moore AP (2012) Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s identification of national research priorities for physiotherapy using a modified Delphi technique. Physiotherapy, 98(3). pp.260-272 ISSN 0031-9406

Rushton A and Moore AP (2010) International identification of research priorities for postgraduate theses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy using a modified Delphi technique. Manual Therapy, 15 (2). pp. 142-148. ISSN 1356-689X

Lee EWC, Twinn S, Moore AP, Jones M, Leung SF, (2008) Clinical encounter experiences of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Integrative Cancer Therapies 7(1): 24-32. ISSN: 1534-7354

Sokunbi O, Watt P, Moore AP, (2008) Changes in plasma concentration of serotonin in response to spinal stabilisation exercises in chronic low back pain patients. Nigerian QT Journal Hosp. Med. 17(3): 108-111. ISSN: 0189-2657

Otter SJ, Lucas K, Springett K, Moore AP, Davies K, Young A, Walker-Bone K (2012) Identifying patient-reported outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis: the impact of foot symptoms on self-perceived quality of life Musculoskeletal Care . ISSN 1557-0681

Roberts S, Birch I, Otter S (2011) Comparison of ankle and subtalar joint complex range of motion during barefoot walking and walking in Masai barefoot technology sandals. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 4 (1). pp. 1-4. ISSN 1757-1146

Peterson A, Otter S, McInnes J, Walker-Bone K, 2011 Reflections from an expert patient living with rheumatoid arthritis – helping develop podiatric practice Podiatry Now 14 (3) 20-24

Otter S (2011) “I could cry, the amount of shoes I can’t get into”: a qualitative exploration of the factors that influence retail footwear selection in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 4 (21). Published online. ISSN 1757-1146

Otter SJ, Lucas K, Springett K, Moore AP, Davies K, Cheek L, Young A (2010) Foot pain in rheumatoid arthritis prevalence, risk factors and management: an epidemiological study. Clinical Rheumatology, 29 (3). pp. 255-271. ISSN 0770-3198

Otter S, Springett K, Walker-Bone K, Moore AP, Davies K, Young A (2010) Comparison of foot pain and foot care among rheumatoid arthritis patients taking and not taking anti-TNF alpha therapy: An epidemiological study. Rheumatology International (Clinical and Experimental Investigations), 31(11): 1515-1519. ISSN: 0172-8172

Otter S, Church A, Murray A, Lucas J, Grant R, Cooper H, Creasey N. 2010 The effects of reflexology in reducing fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine 16(12) 1251-52

Ridehalgh C, Moore A, Hough A (2012) Repeatability of measuring sciatic nerve excursion during a modified passive straight leg raise test with ultrasound imaging. Manual Therapy 17(6): 572-576.. ISSN: 1356-689X.

Ridehalgh C, Moore A, Hough A (2014) Normative sciatic nerve excursion during a modified straight leg raise Test. Manual Therapy 19 (2014) 59-64. ISSN: 1356-689X motion measurement using skin surface motion sensors. Journal of Innovation in Engineering Technology and Education, 1(1). pp. 25-40. ISSN 2232-1357

Ha TH, Saber-Sheikh K, Moore AP, Jones MP (2012) Measurement of lumbar spine range of movement and coupled motion using inertial sensors – a protocol validity study. Manual Therapy,18(1). pp.87-91. ISSN: 1356-689X

Saber-Sheikh K, Bryant EC, Glazzard C, Hamel A, Lee, R (2010) Feasibility of using inertial sensors to assess human movement. Manual Therapy, 15 (1). pp. 122-125. ISSN 1356-689X

Reports

Fawkes C, Leach CMJ, Mathias S, Moore AP (2013) A profile of osteopathic care in private practices in the United Kingdom: a national pilot using standardised data collection. Manual Therapy, ISSN: 1356-689X. Doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.09.001.

Fawkes C, Leach CMJ, Mathias S, Moore AP (2013) Development of a data collection tool to profile osteopathic practice: use of a nominal group technique to enhance clinician involvement. Manual Therapy, ISSN: 1356-689X. Impact factor: 2.533. 10.1016/j.math.2013.08.006

Lea Leach CMJ, Mandy A, Hankins M, Bottomley LM, Cross V, Fawkes CA, Fiske A and Moore AP (2013) Patients’ expectations of private osteopathic care in the UK, Part II: a national survey of patients, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 13:122. ISSN: 1472-6882. DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-122.

Thomson OP, Petty NJ, Moore AP (2013) Reconsidering the patient-centeredness of osteopathy. The International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 16(1): 25-32. ISSN:1746-0689.

Thomson OP, Petty NJ, Moore AP (2014) Diagnostic reasoning in osteopathy: A qualitative study. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. ISSN: 1746-0689.

Thomson OP, Petty NJ, Moore AP (2014) A qualitative grounded theory study of the conceptions of clinical practice in osteopathy – a continuum from technical rationality to professional artistry. Manual Therapy, ISSN: 1356-689X, 19(2014):37-43. Doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.06.005.

Thomson OP, Petty NJ, Moore AP (2014) Clinical decision making and therapeutic approaches in osteopathy: A qualitative grounded theory study. Manual Therapy, 19(2014):44-51. ISSN: 1356-689X. Doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.07.008.

Sources/links

Collaborations

Outcome measures

  • Worthing and Southlands NHS Trust
  • Maidstone NHS Trust
  • East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust - Eastbourne District General Hospital

Management of posterior leg pain referred from conditions of the lumbar spine

  • University of Plymouth

Spinal posture and motion ¡n occupational settings using inertial sensors

  • University College Malaysia

Effects of ageing on muscle morphology and strength

  • Roehampton University
  • National University of Malaysia

Visual representation of low back pain

  • University of Chichester

Patients and clinicians’ perceptions and attitudes towards self-management of acute and
chronic low back pain disorders.

  • Open University
  • University of Wolverhampton
  • East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust Eastbourne District General Hospital

Standardised data Collection in Physiotherapy and Osteopathic practice

  • Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry
  • Physio First (organisation)

Patients’ expectations of osteopaths and osteopathic treatment (OPEn study)

  • Barts and the London School of Medicine
  • General Osteopathic Council (funding Body)
  • National Council for Osteopathic

Funding

General Osteopathic Council National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) a Standard Data Collection Tool for osteopathy

Professor Ann Moore
Carol Fawkes
Dr Janine Leach

Sep 2006 £101,134

General Osteopathic Council National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) Investigating patients’ expectations of osteopaths and osteopathic treatment (Open study)

Dr Jan Leach
Professor Ann Moore
Dr Vinette Cross
Carol Fawkes
Adam Fiske

Jan 2009, £73,043

NIHR - Research for Patient Benefit An exploration of self-care in chronic low back disorder from the perspectives of practitioners and patients: a Q methodology study.

Professor Ann Moore
Dr Vinette Cross
Dr Carol McCrum

(NHS Hospital Trust Professor Paul Stenner (Open University)

Nov 2010, £2O7, 569

Wellcome Trust Arts and Health award “Significant walks” Award based at University of Chichester

Professor Ann Moore
Dr Kambiz Saber-Sheikh

Jul 2012, £30,000

Physio First Snap shot Data Collection. Follow up to: Development of a system of Standardised Data Collection for Private Practitioners in the United Kingdom

Professor Ann Moore
Dr George Olivier
Dr Liz Bryant
Dr Shemane Murtagh

Dec 2008, £43,965

Mar 2010, 0£61,120

Jan 2011, £77,130

Mar 2012, £48,000 £71,416

Mar 2013, £48,000

Jun 2014 (under review), £104,000

 

Awards, recognition, impact

Conference presentations

Lewis E, Bryant E, Donnelly P, Lewis S, Moore A, Olivier G, Simpson P, Winrow K (2011).

A snapshot data collection survey on treatment interventions used for whiplash injury by physiotherapists in private practice. Physiotherapy. 97; Supplement 1; eS684. Poster Discussion Session.

Speaker) Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists National Conference. Bournemouth International Centre, 21-23rd October 2010.

Durrant B (2010) Education and clinical practice for podiatrists treating foot disorders with foot orthoses. 1st International Conference on Foot Disorders and Pedorthic Services in China.(Invited Speaker) Beijing, China, August 2010.

Durrant B, Chockalingam N, Hashmi F (2010) Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction; still a lot to learn. FIP World Congress, 14th, 15th May 2010, Amsterdam (Poster).

Durrant B (2010) Invited Chair. International Academy of Podiatric Medical Educators, FIP World Congress, 14th, 15th May 2010. Amsterdam

Pentelka L, Hebron C, Shapleski R (2011) The effect of different durations of lumbar spine posteroanterior mobilisations on pressure pain thresholds. The 11th Israel National Physiotherapy Conference: 17th May 2011, Airport City, Israel.

Hebron C, Saber-Sheikh K, Moore A, Jackson A (2012) A comparison of three-point bending and displacement methods of stiffness measurements in the lumbar spine. IFOMPT 2012, the World Congress of Manual/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, September 30 to October 5, 2012 at the Centre des congrès/Convention Centre in Québec City.

Hebron C, Saber-Sheikh K, Moore A, Jackson A (2012) The immediate effects of 3 and 6 minutes of lumbar mobilisations on pain, ROM and stiffness in patients with low back pain. IFOMPT 2012, the World Congress of Manual/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, September 30 to October 5, 2012 at the Centre des congrès/Convention Centre in Québec City.

Leach CMJ, Cross V, Mandy A, Hankins M, Fawkes CA, Bottomley L, Fiske A, Moore AP (2010) Investigating patients’ expectations of osteopathic care: a qualitative study (oral by CA Fawkes) at ICAOR, April 2010, Milan Italy.

Moore AP, Fawkes CA, Leach CMJ, Mathias S (2010) Profiling osteopathic practice using standardised data collection – results of a pilot study (poster). BOA annual conference, London,June 2010.

Leach J (2010) The main findings from the NCOR Adverse Events project on complaints against osteopaths (NCOR3). Presented to GOsC Council, London, July 2010.

Leach J, Cross V, Fawkes C, Mandy A, Hankins M, Moore A (2011) Patients’ expectations of osteopathic care: results of a mixed methods study. ISCMR 6th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research, Chengdu, China, May 2011.

Leach J (2011) Learning from complaints: a mixed methods study conducted within the osteopathic profession (oral). World Physical Therapy Conference, Amsterdam, May 2011.

Leach J (2011) Trends in complaints and claims against osteopaths. NCOR research conference ‘Evidence in Practice’, Leeds, December 2011.

Leach CMJ, Mandy A, Cross V, Fawkes CA, Moore AP (2012) Patients’ expectations of osteopathic care: final results of a mixed methods study (Poster and abstract) CAMSTRAND conference, March 2012, Cardiff.

Leach J, Fawkes C, Mathias S, Moore A (2012) Profiling osteopathic practice using clinical audit (oral). RCCM workshop ‘Informing and developing

Mandy A (2009) Comparison of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) of ADL tasks n a dual handrim wheelchair and the Neater Uni-wheelchair (Presentation) RAatE Conference, Coventry, November 2009.

Mandy A (2009) Pressure distribution using Dynamic Pressure Mapping in different one-arm drive wheelchairs. A Case Study (Presentation) RAatE Conference, Coventry, November 2009.

Mandy A (2009) User Evaluation of the Neater Uni-wheelchair in the home environment (Poster) RAatE Conference, Coventry, November 2009.

Mandy A (2010) User evaluation of the Neater Uni-wheelchair in the home environment. Posture and Mobility Conference, Glasgow, May 2010.

Mandy A (2010) Pressure distribution using Dynamic Pressure Mapping in different one-arm drive wheelchairs: a case study. ICADI conference, Newcastle, September 2010. Paper presentation.

Mandy A (2010) Comparison of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) of ADL tasks in a dual handrim wheelchair and the Neater Uni-wheelchair. RAatE conference. Warwick University, November 201. Poster presentation.

Mandy A, McCudden C, Redhead L, Michaelis J (2011) Vertical reaction forces during propulsion of 3 different one arm drive wheelchairs

Moore A (2011) Patients’ expectations of osteopathic care, NCOR conference, “Evidence in Practice”, Leeds, December 2011.

McCrum C, Moore AP, Hall V (2011) Poster presentation. Extending clinical reasoning models: the complex nature of information generated in Interactions with individuals experiencing acute low back pain problems. World Confederation for Physical Therapy. WCPT, Amsterdam, Holland,20th to 23rd June 2011.

Lee E, Jones M, Moore AP (2011) The effects of a multi-modal physiotherapy programme on the quality of life for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. WCPT, June 2011, Amsterdam,Holland, June 2011.

Moore AP, Fawkes CA, Leach CMJ, Mathias S (2010) Poster presentation, Profiling osteopathic practice using standardised data collection – results of a pilot study. British Osteopathic Association Conference, 12th and 13th November 2010, Birmingham.

Moore AP (2010) Opening address. Patients’ expectations of osteopathic care. National Council for Osteopathic Research conference. University of Brighton, 26th March 2011, Eastbourne.

Otter S (2008) The impact of foot complaints on Quality of Life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (poster) European League Against Rheumatism Paris, June 2008.

Otter SJ, Lucas K, Springett K, Moore A, Cheek L, Young A, Davies K, Walker-Bone K, (2010) Satisfaction and compliance with specialist shoes/insoles in rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 69 (suppl 3) 717.

Hitchen, E, Otter S (2010) Foot assessment in rheumatology - not just for podiatrists. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 69 (suppl 3) 726.

Ring K, Otter S (2010) Clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of bespoke and pre-fabricated foot orthoses for plantar heel pain. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 69 (suppl 3) 739.

Evans E, Walker-Bone K, Otter S (2010) The nature and extent of foot and ankle injuries in amateur and semi-professional footballers. Rheumatology (Oxford) 49 (suppl 1).

Otter S (2010) “The Sole of the matter – foot health & podiatry” “Patient’s perceptions of foot complaints in rheumatoid arthritis - are we person-centred? British Society for Rheumatology. ICC, Invited Speaker Birmingham, April 2010.

Otter SJ, Lucas K, Springett K, Moore A, Cheek L, Young A, Davies K, Walker-Bone K, (2010) Satisfaction and compliance with specialist shoes/insoles in rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 69 (suppl 3) 717.

E Hitchen, S Otter (2010) Foot assessment in rheumatology - not just for podiatrists. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 69 (suppl 3) 726.

Evans E, Walker-Bone K, Otter S (2010) The nature and extent of foot and ankle injuries in amateur and semi-professional footballers. Rheumatology (Oxford) 49 (suppl 1).

Otter S, Peterson A, Walker-Bone K, McInnes J (2010) Reflections from an expert patient – helping develop podiatric practice. Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists Annual Conference Bournemouth, 21-23 October 2010. Keynote presentation.

Otter S (2010) “The role of foot orthoses in rheumatology” .1st International Conference on Foot Disorders and Pedorthic Services in China, 25-26 September 2010 Beijing, China. Keynote speaker.

Naidoo S, Anderson S, Breedon S, Mills J, Parsons S, Bevan E, Edwards C, Otter S (2011) I could cry the amount of shoes I can’t get into”: a qualitative exploration of the factors that influence footwear selection in women with rheumatoid arthritis. 2th European Rheumatology Congress, London 25-28 May 2011 (poster).

Colette Ridehalgh (2012) Is the response to neurodynamic treatment linked to specific group characteristics in people with referred leg pain? MACP conference “Reasoning our way through neural systems” Saturday 27th October 2012 Brunei Gallery, Russell Square, London

Colette Ridehalgh (2012) Repeatability of vibration thresholds and pressure pain thresholds in individuals with spinally referred leg pain: IFOMPT 2012, the World Congress of Manual/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, September 30 to October 5, 2012 at the Centre des congrès/Convention Centre in Québec City.

Colette Ridehalgh (2012) Repeatability and normative values of measuring sciatic nerve excursion during the straight leg raise with B mode ultrasound. IFOMPT 2012, the World Congress of Manual/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, September

Saber-Sheikh K, Bryant EC, Glazzard C, Hamel A, Lee RYW. The feasibility of using inertial sensors to assess human movement. Knowledge Transfer through partnership: Delivering innovation in Healthcare. Stanmer House, Brighton, UK April 2008.Mat 2014 (under review), £102,000

Research for Patient Benefit Grant (2014) Project Grant (Principal Investigator Sellars. Co-investigators Dr. A Mandy, Dr. C Morris, Dr L Pennington, Mr T Lloyd). Investigation of the clinical utility, stability and associations of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System for people with Cerebral Palsy Under review £308,578