Yr Athro Nicola Phillips
OBE

Athro: Ffisiotherapi

: PhillipsN@caerdydd.ac.uk
: +44 29206 87557

: Sylwebydd y cyfryngau

I am a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and a Registered International Sports Physical Therapist. I am Programme Manager for the MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy and academic lead in the University$acirc; s Inspire Performance Physiotherapy clinic. I also work as a part time clinician for the Vale Hospital.

My main area of experience is in the field of sports injury management, with a specific interest in sports rehabilitation. Sports experience includes working with the Welsh and British Weightlifting teams, professional rugby Union, Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games. I currently provide consultancy support for Sport Wales High Performance Unit and Welsh Rugby Players Association. Research and clinical interest within this field is in functional rehabilitation of knee and shoulder injuries.

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2024

Phillips, N., Mario, B. and Nicolas, M. 2024. Safeguarding in sports physiotherapy. Sports & Exercise Medicine Switzerland 72(1), pp. 13-15. (10.34045/SEMS/2024/14)
Clenin, G. E. and Phillips, N. 2024. How can I strengthen safeguarding in sports as team physio and team doctor?. Sports & Exercise Medicine Switzerland 72(1), pp. 54-56. (10.34045/SEMS/2024/15)

2021

Paterson, C. and Phillips, N. 2021. Developing sports physiotherapy expertise - the value of informal learning. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 16(3), pp. 959-961. (10.26603/001c.23608)
Walker, K., Phillips, N. and Sheeran, L. 2021. Recreational runners’ attitudes towards running-related injury prevention, self-management and the use of digital technology to prevent and self-manage injury. Presented at: 2021 IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport, Monaco, 25-27 November, 2021.

2014

Phillips, N. 2014. Measuring physiotherapy intervention in high performance sport [Editorial]. Physical Therapy in Sport 15(1), pp. 1-2. (10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.08.006)
Grant, M., Steffen, K., Glasgow, P., Phillips, N., Booth, L. and Galligan, M. 2014. The role of sports physiotherapy at the London 2012 Olympic Games. British Journal of Sports Medicine 48(1), pp. 63-70. (10.1136/bjsports-2013-093169)

2013

Glasgow, P., Bleakley, C. M. and Phillips, N. 2013. Being able to adapt to variable stimuli: The key driver in injury and illness prevention?. British Journal of Sports Medicine 47, pp. 64-65. (10.1136/bjsports-2012-091960)

2012

Baker, T., Day, R. and Phillips, N. 2012. Physical Performance Assessment. PCT/GB2012/051148 [Patent].
Phillips, N. and Becker, C. 2012. Olympic event: Logistical and treatment considerations. In: Zachazewski, J. E. and Magee, D. J. eds. Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Sports Therapy Services: Organization and Operations. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp. 48-67., (10.1002/9781118429778.ch6)
Zachazewski,, J. E., Boland, J. E. and Phillips, N. 2012. A history of sports medicine and sports therapy. In: Zachazewski, J. E. and Magee, D. J. eds. Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Sports Therapy Services: Organization and Operations. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp. 9-18., (10.1002/9781118429778.ch2)

2011

Day, R., Phillips, N. and Baker, T. 2011. Intelligent Rehabilitation. GB1108577.6 [Patent].
McNamee, M. and Phillips, N. 2011. Confidentiality, disclosure and doping in sports medicine. British Journal of Sports Medicine 45(3), pp. 174-177. (10.1136/bjsm.2009.064253)
Griffith, R., McNamee, M. and Phillips, N. 2011. On the duty of the doctor not to disclose athlete doping data without consent. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics 3(2), pp. 191-203. (10.1080/19406940.2011.579144)

2010

Phillips, N. 2010. Motor learning. In: Everett, T. and Kell, C. eds. Human Movement: An Introductory Text. 6th ed.. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, pp. 85-101.

2009

Phillips, N. 2009. Postgraduate specialisation in sports physiotherapy -Academic or clinical expertise?. Physical Therapy in Sport 10(3), pp. 83. (10.1016/j.ptsp.2009.05.003)
Phillips, N. and Sharp, T. N. 2009. Functional outcome measures following ACL-r. Presented at: ACPSM National Conference, Belfast, 2009.

2008

Phillips, N. and Van Deursen, R. W. M. 2008. Landing stability in anterior cruciate ligament deficient versus healthy individuals: A motor control approach. Physical Therapy in Sport 9(4), pp. 193-201. (10.1016/j.ptsp.2008.06.010)
Orchard, J. W. et al. 2008. The early management of muscle strains in the elite athlete: best practice in a world with a limited evidence basis [Editorial]. British Journal of Sports Medicine 42(3), pp. 158-159. (10.1136/bjsm.2008.046722)

2007

Fairclough, J. et al. 2007. Is iliotibial band syndrome really a friction syndrome?. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 10(2), pp. 74-76. (10.1016/j.jsams.2006.05.017)
Phillips, N. 2007. Measuring flexibility. In: Winter, E. M. and Jones, A. M. eds. Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide. London: Routledge, pp. 84-100.

2006

Toumi, H., Poumarat, G., Phillips, N., Benjamin, M., Best, T. M. and Fairclough, J. 2006. An anatomical and electrophysiological study of vastus medialis - how distinct is its distal oblique component?: 1682: board #55 2: pm – 3:00 pm. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 38(5), pp. S261-S261.
Fairclough, J. et al. 2006. The structure of the iliotibial band in relation to iliotibial band friction syndrome. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 38(5), pp. S552-S552.
Fairclough, J. et al. 2006. The functional anatomy of the iliotibial band during flexion and extension of the knee: implications for understanding iliotibial band syndrome. Journal of Anatomy 208(3), pp. 309-316. (10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00531.x)

2000

Phillips, N., Benjamin, M., Everett, T. and Van Deursen, R. W. M. 2000. Outcome and progression measures in rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament injury. Physical Therapy in Sport 1(4), pp. 106-118. (10.1054/ptsp.2000.0031)

I completed my PhD in Cardiff University on the challenges of functional coping in ACL deficiency. My current research has concentrated on the development of outcome and progression measures following musculoskeletal and sports injury, attempting to develop clinically accessible measures validated against laboratory equipment. This has included biomechanical analysis of lower limb dysfunction.

Motor control implications of musculoskeletal injury and subsequent motor learning strategies in functional sports rehabilitation has also been a particular area of interest through student supervision and independent small research projects. This has involved the effect of conditions such as functional ankle instability or ACL deficiency as well as post-exercise fatigue or ice packs on factors such as absorption power, muscle onset times, joint angular velocity and time taken to stabilize as well as accuracy in performance of skilled tasks.

Research has also involved similar measures investigating differences in functional performance of sporting activities, in injured versus healthy populations.

Rwy'n Rheolwr Rhaglen ar gyfer yr MSc Ffisiotherapi Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer Corff, gan hefyd addysgu ar draws y modiwlau pwnc penodol a goruchwylio ymchwil PGT a PGR yn y maes hwn.

Rwy'n addysgu amrywiaeth o weithdai, seminarau a phrif ddarlithoedd yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol. Mae'r rhain yn gysylltiedig yn bennaf ag adsefydlu swyddogaethol mewn chwaraeon, gyda phwyslais penodol ar fewnforio llwythi gorau posibl.

I worked as a clinician for 16 years prior to joining the academic staff at Cardiff University, School of Healthcare Studies. I completed a MSc in Sports Injury and Therapy in Manchester Metropolitan University in 1996 and a PhD in functional coping in ACL deficiency in 2004. I now am now Director for Innovation and International and Programme Manager MSc Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy.

Awards

Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 2011
International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) European Travelling Fellowship recipient 2004.

Professional activities

Associate Editor British Journal of Sports Medicine
Board Director of the Commonwealth Games Council for Wales
President of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy
Vice President, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine
Chief Physiotherapist for Team GB for Beijing Olympics
Member of editorial board of Physical Therapy in Sport

Reviewer:

Physical Therapy in Sport
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal of Sports Science
Journal of Athletic Training

Anrhydeddau a dyfarniadau

Derbynnydd Cymrodoriaeth Teithio Ewropeaidd Ffederasiwn Rhyngwladol Meddygaeth Chwaraeon (FIMS) 2004
Cymrawd Cymdeithas Siartredig Ffisiotherapi 2011
Aelod Anrhydeddus Oes Cymdeithas y Ffisiotherapyddion Siartredig mewn Meddygaeth Chwaraeon

Aelodaethau proffesiynol

Cymdeithas Siartredig Ffisiotherapi
Cyngor Proffesiynau Gofal Iechyd
Therapydd Corfforol Chwaraeon Rhyngwladol Cofrestredig

Safleoedd academaidd blaenorol

Cyfarwyddwr Arloesedd ac Ysgol Astudiaethau Gofal Iechyd Rhyngwladol
Ysgol Gwyddorau Gofal Iechyd Vice Dean

Cyn-fyfyrwyr a staff ffisiotherapi’n chwarae rhan allweddol ym maes chwaraeon elît

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