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From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis (2023)
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Ghio, D., Brookes, N., Preece, S., & Walsh, N. (in press). From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Care, https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1842

Background: Cognitive Muscular TherapyTM (CMT) is an integrated behavioural intervention developed for knee osteoarthritis. CMT teaches patients to reconceptualise the condition, integrates muscle biofeedback and aims to reduce muscle overactivity, b... Read More about From sceptic to believer: Acceptability of cognitive muscular therapy TM, a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis.

Individuals with knee osteoarthritis demonstrate increased passive stiffness of the hip flexor muscles (2023)
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Preece, S., Alghamdi, W., & Jones, R. (2023). Individuals with knee osteoarthritis demonstrate increased passive stiffness of the hip flexor muscles. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 41, 302-310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2023.01.007

Background: People with knee osteoarthritis stand and walk with increased trunk flexion. This altered postural alignment will increase hamstring activation, elevating mechanical knee loads during walking. Increased hip flexor stiffness may lead to in... Read More about Individuals with knee osteoarthritis demonstrate increased passive stiffness of the hip flexor muscles.

Increased trunk flexion may underlie elevated knee flexor activity in people with knee osteoarthritis (2021)
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Preece, S., & Alghamdi, W. (2021). Increased trunk flexion may underlie elevated knee flexor activity in people with knee osteoarthritis. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 33, 216-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2021.10.006

Background: Previous research has demonstrated elevated activation of the knee flexor muscles in people with knee osteoarthritis. People with this condition have also been observed to walk with increased trunk flexion; this may alter biomechanical lo... Read More about Increased trunk flexion may underlie elevated knee flexor activity in people with knee osteoarthritis.

A new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis : development and pilot study (2021)
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Preece, S., Brookes, N., Williams, A., Jones, R., Starbuck, C., Jones, A., & Walsh, N. (2021). A new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis : development and pilot study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22(1), 526. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04389-0

Background: Exercise-based approaches have been a cornerstone of physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis for many years. However, clinical effects are considered small to modest and the need for continued adherence identified as a barrier to... Read More about A new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis : development and pilot study.

Comparison of pelvic tilt before and after hip flexor stretching in healthy adults (2021)
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Preece, S., Tan, Y., Alghamdi, T., & Arnall, F. (2021). Comparison of pelvic tilt before and after hip flexor stretching in healthy adults. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 44(4), 289-294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.09.006

Objectives: An increase in anterior pelvic tilt is often assumed to result from short hip flexor muscles. Such altered postural alignment may increase the stress on the lumbar spine and has been shown to be a characteristic of specific low back pain... Read More about Comparison of pelvic tilt before and after hip flexor stretching in healthy adults.

Kinematic characteristics of male runners with a history of recurrent calf muscle strain injury (2021)
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Bramah, C., Preece, S., Gill, N., & Herrington, L. (2021). Kinematic characteristics of male runners with a history of recurrent calf muscle strain injury. International journal of sports physical therapy, 16(3), 732-740. https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.22971

Background: Calf muscle strain injuries are a common running injury affecting male runners and are known to have high reoccurrence rates. Currently, limited evidence exists investigating factors associated with this injury with no previous study inve... Read More about Kinematic characteristics of male runners with a history of recurrent calf muscle strain injury.

The between-day repeatability, standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change for discrete kinematic parameters during treadmill running (2021)
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Bramah, C., Preece, S., Gill, N., & Herrington, L. (2021). The between-day repeatability, standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change for discrete kinematic parameters during treadmill running. Gait & Posture, 85, 211-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.12.032

Background: Kinematic parameters of the trunk, pelvis and lower limbs are frequently associated with both running injuries and performance, and the target of clinical interventions. Currently there is limited evidence reporting the between-day repeat... Read More about The between-day repeatability, standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change for discrete kinematic parameters during treadmill running.

Prolonged sitting and physical inactivity are associated with limited hip extension : a cross-sectional study (2020)
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Boukabache, A., Preece, S., & Brookes, N. (2021). Prolonged sitting and physical inactivity are associated with limited hip extension : a cross-sectional study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 51, 102282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102282

Background: It is possible that physical inactivity and prolonged sitting could lead to changes in muscle properties or bony limitations which may reduce passive hip extension. Objectives: This study explored the association between passive hip ext... Read More about Prolonged sitting and physical inactivity are associated with limited hip extension : a cross-sectional study.

The effect of increasing trunk flexion during normal walking (2020)
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Preece, S., & Alghamdi, W. (2021). The effect of increasing trunk flexion during normal walking. Gait & Posture, 83, 250-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.10.021

Background: The head, arms and trunk segment constitute a large proportion of the body’s mass. Therefore, small alterations in trunk inclination may affect lower limb joint moments and muscle activation patterns. Although previous research has invest... Read More about The effect of increasing trunk flexion during normal walking.

Between-day repeatability of lower limb EMG measurement during running and walking (2020)
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Elsais, W., Preece, S., Jones, R., & Herrington, L. (2020). Between-day repeatability of lower limb EMG measurement during running and walking. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology, 55, 102473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102473

There are minimal data describing the between-day repeatability of EMG measurements during running. Furthermore, there are no data characterising the repeatability of surface EMG measurement from the adductor muscles, during running or walking. The p... Read More about Between-day repeatability of lower limb EMG measurement during running and walking.

The performance of an algorithm for classifying gym-based tasks across individuals with different body mass index (2020)
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Gerrard-Longworth, S., Preece, S., Clarke-Cornwell, A., & Goulermas, Y. (2020). The performance of an algorithm for classifying gym-based tasks across individuals with different body mass index. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 24(4), 282-290. https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2020.1815749

Previous activity classification studies have typically been performed on normal weight individuals. Therefore, it is unclear whether a generic classification algorithm could be developed that would perform consistently across individuals who fall wi... Read More about The performance of an algorithm for classifying gym-based tasks across individuals with different body mass index.

Could relative movement between the adductor muscles and the skin invalidate surface electromyography measurement? (2020)
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Elsais, W., Preece, S., Jones, R., & Herrington, L. (2020). Could relative movement between the adductor muscles and the skin invalidate surface electromyography measurement?. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 36(5), 319-325. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2019-0299

The superficial hip adductor muscles are situated in close proximity to each other. Therefore, relative movement between the overlying skin and the muscle belly could lead to a shift in the position of surface electromyography (EMG) electrodes and co... Read More about Could relative movement between the adductor muscles and the skin invalidate surface electromyography measurement?.

Using the spring-mass model for running : force-length curves and foot-strike patterns (2020)
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Gill, N., Preece, S., & Baker, R. (2020). Using the spring-mass model for running : force-length curves and foot-strike patterns. Gait & Posture, 80, 318-323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.06.023

Background: The spring-mass model is commonly used to investigate the mechanical characteristics of human running. Underlying this model is the assumption of a linear force-length relationship, during the stance phase of running, and the idea that... Read More about Using the spring-mass model for running : force-length curves and foot-strike patterns.

How does normal variability in trunk flexion affect lower limb muscle activity during walking? (2020)
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Alghamdi, W., & Preece, S. (2020). How does normal variability in trunk flexion affect lower limb muscle activity during walking?. Human Movement Science, 72, 102630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2020.102630

A large proportion of the mass of the body is contained within the trunk segment. Therefore, small changes in the inclination of this segment have the potential to influence the direction of the ground reaction force and alter lower limb joint moment... Read More about How does normal variability in trunk flexion affect lower limb muscle activity during walking?.

A 10% increase in step rate improves running kinematics and clinical outcomes in runners with patellofemoral pain at 4 weeks and 3 months (2019)
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Bramah, C., Preece, S., Gill, N., & Herrington, L. (2019). A 10% increase in step rate improves running kinematics and clinical outcomes in runners with patellofemoral pain at 4 weeks and 3 months. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 47(14), 3406-3413. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546519879693

Background: Aberrant frontal plane hip and pelvis kinematics have been frequently observed in runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Gait retaining interventions have been shown to improve running kinematics and may therefore be beneficial in runner... Read More about A 10% increase in step rate improves running kinematics and clinical outcomes in runners with patellofemoral pain at 4 weeks and 3 months.

Video Rasterstereography of the spine and pelvis in eight erect positions : a reliability study (2019)
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Alzyoud, K., Hogg, P., Snaith, B., Preece, S., & England, A. (2020). Video Rasterstereography of the spine and pelvis in eight erect positions : a reliability study. Radiography, 26(1), e7-e13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.06.002

Introduction To investigate the reliability and variability of Video Rasterstereography (VR) measurements of the spine and pelvis, for eight proposed standing postures, in order to help define an optimal standing position for erect pelvis radiogr... Read More about Video Rasterstereography of the spine and pelvis in eight erect positions : a reliability study.

Trunk flexion during walking in people with knee osteoarthritis (2019)
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Preece, S., Preece, A., & Jones, R. (2019). Trunk flexion during walking in people with knee osteoarthritis. Gait & Posture, 72, 202-205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.06.012

BACKGROUND: Over 50% of the body's mass is concentrated within the head, arms and trunk. Thus, small deviations in the orientation of the trunk, during normal walking, could influence the position of the centre of mass relative to the lower limb joi... Read More about Trunk flexion during walking in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Evaluation of orthotic insoles for people with diabetes who are at-risk of first ulceration (2019)
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Martinez-Santos, A., Preece, S., & Nester, C. (2019). Evaluation of orthotic insoles for people with diabetes who are at-risk of first ulceration. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 12(35), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-019-0344-z

Objective This study focussed on pressure relieving orthotic insoles designed for retail footwear and people with diabetes and at risk of first forefoot ulceration. The aim was to investigate whether the pressure relieving effects of a customised m... Read More about Evaluation of orthotic insoles for people with diabetes who are at-risk of first ulceration.

Perceived benefits, rationale and preferences of exercises utilized within Pilates group exercise programmes for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions : a questionnaire of Pilates‐trained physiotherapists (2019)
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Gaskell, L., Williams, A., & Preece, S. (2019). Perceived benefits, rationale and preferences of exercises utilized within Pilates group exercise programmes for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions : a questionnaire of Pilates‐trained physiotherapists. Musculoskeletal Care, 17(3), 206-214. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1402

Introduction: An estimated 29% of the population, around 17.8 million people, live with a musculoskeletal condition in the UK. Pilates exercise has positive benefits, including reducing pain and disability for people with musculoskeletal conditio... Read More about Perceived benefits, rationale and preferences of exercises utilized within Pilates group exercise programmes for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions : a questionnaire of Pilates‐trained physiotherapists.

An investigation into the effects of, and interaction between, heel height and shoe upper stiffness on plantar pressure and comfort (2019)
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Melvin, J., Price, C., Preece, S., Nester, C., & Howard, D. (2019). An investigation into the effects of, and interaction between, heel height and shoe upper stiffness on plantar pressure and comfort. Footwear Science, 11(1), 25-34. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2018.1555862

High heeled shoes remain popular, nevertheless it is not clear what influence manipulating characteristics of this footwear has on their functioning. It is accepted that shoe features other than heel height can affect plantar pressures. However, few... Read More about An investigation into the effects of, and interaction between, heel height and shoe upper stiffness on plantar pressure and comfort.