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The experience of living with patellofemoral pain—loss, confusion and fear-avoidance: a UK qualitative study (2018)
Journal Article
Smith, B. E., Moffatt, F., Hendrick, P., Bateman, M., Rathleff, M. S., Selfe, J., …Logan, P. (2018). The experience of living with patellofemoral pain—loss, confusion and fear-avoidance: a UK qualitative study. BMJ Open, 8(1), Article e018624. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018624

Objectives: To investigate the experience of living with patellofemoral pain. Design: Qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews, and analysed thematically using the guidelines set out by Braun and Clarke. Setting: A National... Read More about The experience of living with patellofemoral pain—loss, confusion and fear-avoidance: a UK qualitative study.

Incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
Journal Article
Smith, B. E., Selfe, J., Thacker, D., Hendrick, P., Bateman, M., Moffatt, F., …Logan, P. (2018). Incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 13(1), Article e0190892. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0190892

Background: Patellofemoral pain is considered one of the most common forms of knee pain, affecting adults, adolescents, and physically active populations. Inconsistencies in reported incidence and prevalence exist and in relation to the allocation of... Read More about Incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Constraint induced movement therapy in hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a national survey of its use by physiotherapists in the UK (2017)
Journal Article
Tucker, R., Drummond, A. E., & Moffatt, F. (2017). Constraint induced movement therapy in hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a national survey of its use by physiotherapists in the UK. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 103(Suppl.1), e56-e57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2017.11.011

Background/aims: There is an emerging evidence base into the use of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) in hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP). However, there is little evidence of its use in the UK. This study aimed to conduct a national survey of... Read More about Constraint induced movement therapy in hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a national survey of its use by physiotherapists in the UK.

Study protocol: a mixed methods feasibility study for a loaded self-managed exercise programme for patellofemoral pain (2017)
Journal Article
Smith, B. E., Hendrick, P., Bateman, M., Moffatt, F., Rathleff, M. S., Selfe, J., …Logan, P. (2017). Study protocol: a mixed methods feasibility study for a loaded self-managed exercise programme for patellofemoral pain. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 4(24), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-017-0167-2

Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common forms of knee pain in adults under the age of 40, with a prevalence of 23% in the general population. The long-term prognosis is poor, with only one third of people pain-free 1 year afte... Read More about Study protocol: a mixed methods feasibility study for a loaded self-managed exercise programme for patellofemoral pain.

Should exercises be painful in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain?: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Smith, B. E., Hendrick, P., Smith, T. O., Bateman, M., Moffatt, F., Rathleff, M. S., …Logan, P. (2017). Should exercises be painful in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain?: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(23), https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-097383

Background: Chronic musculoskeletal disorders are a prevalent and costly global health issue. A new form of exercise therapy focused on loading and resistance programmes that temporarily aggravates a patient’s pain has been proposed. The object of th... Read More about Should exercises be painful in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain?: a systematic review and meta-analysis.