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Dr Liba Sheeran
Timau a rolau for Liba Sheeran
Darllenydd: Ffisiotherapi
Uwch Gymrawd Ymchwil Anrhydeddus
Trosolwyg
My research work has strong focus on assessment, prevention and management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions including spinal and pelvic pain disorders, occupational back pain and sports-related overuse spinal and lower limb injuries. My work emphasis is on exploring mechanisms underlying the development and perpetuation of chronic musculoskeletal conditions with an aim to develop new directions for rehabilitation and prevention strategies. I study the spinal-pelvic movements and motor control during gait, running, sitting and standing. I am also involved in development and testing of new assessment methods quantifying spinal movements, postures, sensory function and motor control whilst carrying relevance and applicability to clinical practice.
Cyhoeddiad
2026
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2026. Understanding self-management and digital health needs in musicians with playing- related musculoskeletal disorders: an explanatory sequential mixed- methods study. BMJ Open 16 116784. (10.1136/bmjopen-2026-116784)
- Liu, Z. , Hicks, Y. and Sheeran, L. 2026. BackTracker: Machine learning to identify kinematic phenotypes for personalised exercise management in non-specific low back pain. International Journal of Medical Informatics 211 106335. (10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2026.106335)
- Chen, M. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2026. BACK-on-LINE™: A digital pain phenotyping tool to personalise early self-management of low back pain: reliability and validity in working adults. European Journal of Pain 30 (4) e70268. (10.1002/ejp.70268)
2025
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2025. Digital health self-management interventions for musicians with playing-related musculoskeletal disorders: A scoping review. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 80 103408. (10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103408)
- Rice, J. and Sheeran, L. 2025. How do physiotherapists use Cauda Equina Syndrome safety netting techniques and what influences their practice?. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 78 103353. (10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103353)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2025. Relationships between muscle activation and thoraco-lumbar kinematics in direction-specific low back pain subgroups during everyday tasks. Biomechanics 5 (2) 42. (10.3390/biomechanics5020042)
- Chen, M. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2025. Systematic review of digital health interventions to support self-management of low back pain in the workplace. Digital Health 11 (10.1177/20552076251336281)
- Walker, K. , Phillips, N. and Sheeran, L. 2025. Exploring the use of digital technology for injury prevention and self-management among recreational runners. Physical Therapy in Sport 71 , pp.85-91. (10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.12.004)
- Harding, E. et al. 2025. QR code wristbands in palliative care: enhancing efficiency and outcomes. Journal of Paramedic Practice 17 (1), pp.96-101. (10.12968/jpar.2024.0054)
2024
- Astek, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2024. Exploring the use of immersive virtual reality in adults with chronic primary pain: A scoping review. Digital Health 10 , pp.1-19. (10.1177/20552076241254456)
- Liu, Z. , Hicks, Y. and Sheeran, L. 2024. SpineSighter: an AI-driven approach for automatic classification of spinal function from video. Procedia Computer Science 246 , pp.3977-3989. (10.1016/j.procs.2024.09.172)
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2024. Exploring musicians' perspectives on the management of musculoskeletal disorders and the potential role of digital health interventions: A survey study. Presented at: Chartered Socoety of Physiotherapy (CSP) 2023 Annual Conference Birmingham, UK 1 November 2023. Vol. 123.Vol. S1. Elsevier. , pp.e156-e157. (10.1016/j.physio.2024.04.195)
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2024. The effect of self-management Interventions on musculoskeletal disorders in musicians: A scoping review [Abstract]. Presented at: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) 2023 Annual Conference Birmingham, UK 1 November 2023. Vol. 123.Vol. S1. Elsevier. , pp.e156-e157. (10.1016/j.physio.2024.04.089)
- Hartley, T. et al. 2024. BACK-to-MOVE: Machine learning and computer vision model automating clinical classification of non-specific low back pain for personalised management. PLoS ONE 19 (5) e0302899. (10.1371/journal.pone.0302899)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2024. Assessment of spinal and pelvic kinematics using inertial measurement units in clinical subgroups of persistent non-specific low back pain. Sensors 24 (7) 2127. (10.3390/s24072127)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2024. Relationships between trunk muscle activation and thoraco-lumbar kinematics in non-specific chronic low back pain subgroups during a forward bending task. Gait & Posture 107 , pp.96-103. (10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.09.018)
- Sheeran, L. 2024. Advances in digital and health technologies for management of spine pain. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual Conference Aberdeen, U.K 13-14 June 2024.
- Sheeran, L. 2024. Lower back injuries in football players: Epidemiology and prevention. Presented at: Annual Isokinetic Conference Madrid, Spain 3-5 May 2024.
- Sheeran, L. , Liu, Z. and Hicks, Y. 2024. Harnessing AI for classification of the level of spinal function from video and inertial measurement units in people with non-specific low back pain. Presented at: International Conference on Biosensors and Bioelectronics Paris, France 13-14 May 2024.
2023
- Sheeran, L. , James, A. and Hawkins, J. 2023. Co-production of BACK-on-LINETM, a work-based digital self-management of low back pain, for implementation and scaleup the rail industry. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 Nov 2023.
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2023. The effect of self-management interventions on musculoskeletal disorders in musicians: a scoping review. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 November 2023.
- Hartley, T. et al., 2023. Phenotyping low back pain from video capture using computer vision and machine learning. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 Nov 2023.
2022
- Davies, J. L. et al. 2022. Assessment of spinal and pelvic kinematics using inertial measurement units in people with persistent low back pain. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 Nov 2023.
- Knight, R. L. et al., 2022. Moving forward: understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during COVID-19 in children and adolescents - an integrative review and socioecological approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 (3) 1044. (10.3390/ijerph19031044)
2021
- Elgueta-Cancino, E. et al., 2021. Characterisation of motor cortex organisation in patients with different presentations of persistent low back pain. European Journal of Neuroscience 54 (11), pp.7989-8005. (10.1111/ejn.15511)
- Rathnayake, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. What is the effect of low back pain self-management interventions with exercise components added? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 56 102469. (10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102469)
- 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 [Conference Abstract]. British Journal of Sports Medicine 55 (1) A178. (10.1136/bjsports-2021-IOC.427)
- Chen, M. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. Patient self-assessment tool (BACK-ON-LINE TM) for early targeted self-management of low back pain in a workplace construct and discriminate validation study. Presented at: Back and Neck Pain Forum Sydney, Australia / Virtual 11-13 Nov 2021.
- Runacres, A. et al., 2021. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sedentary time and behaviour in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 (21) 11286. (10.3390/ijerph182111286)
- Knight, R. et al., 2021. Moving forward: understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during COVID-19—an integrative review and socioecological approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 (20) 10910. (10.3390/ijerph182010910)
- Sheeran, L. 2021. Sporting spine. In Touch Summer (175), pp.12-19.
- Sheeran, L. 2021. Lumbale rückenschmerzen und wirbelsäulenverletzungen bei sportlern - ursachen und risikomanagement. Sportphysio 09 (01), pp.32-40. (10.1055/a-1256-2158)
- Rathnayake, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. Development of Back-to-Fit: a digital self-management platform to help people with mechanical low back pain to be active and exercise. Physiotherapists' perspectives. Presented at: 11th Britspine Conference and Exhibition 2021 Virtual 10-12 March 2021.
- Rathnayake, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. The effect of low back pain self-management interventions including exercise components and does tailoring exercises to person's needs matter? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Presented at: British Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting (BORS 2020) Virtual 7-8 September 2020. Vol. 103B.Vol. S2. British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery. , pp.74-74. (10.1302/1358-992X.2021.2.074)
- Sheeran, L. 2021. Prevention and Self-Management of running-related injuries and how recreational runners incorporate digital technology: a survey study. Presented at: World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress Online 9-11 April 2021.
2020
- Bacon, Z. et al., 2020. Automatic low back pain classification using inertial measurement unit sensors: a preliminary analysis. Procedia Computer Science 176 , pp.2822-2831. (10.1016/j.procs.2020.09.272)
- Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2020. BACK-on-LINE?: Digital technology to keep people with back pain in work. Project Report.Cardiff University.
- Astek, A. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2020. Development of immersive virtual reality for managing people with chronic low back pain – study protocol. Presented at: BritSpine Glasgow, Ireland 1-3 April 2020.
- Sheeran, L. 2020. BACK-on-LINE(TM): Individualised digital spine health management system to support people with low back pain in work. Presented at: Health and Wellbeing at Work Conference Birmingham, England 10 March 2020.
2019
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2019. Identifying non-specific low back pain clinical subgroups from sitting and standing repositioning posture tasks using a novel Cardiff Dempster–Shafer Theory Classifier. Clinical Biomechanics 70 , pp.237-244. (10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.10.004)
- Alothman, D. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2019. Development of a patient self-assessment and self-management online tool (BACKonLINE™): measurement properties. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual General Meeting (SBPR 2019) Sheffield, England 5-6 September 2019. Vol. 101-B.Vol. S10. British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery. , pp.5.
- Hemming, R. et al. 2019. Investigating differences in trunk muscle activity in non-specific chronic low back pain subgroups and no-low back pain controls during functional tasks: a case-control study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 20 459. (10.1186/s12891-019-2843-2)
- Kyrou, K. , Bobos, P. and Sheeran, L. 2019. A protocol for Exercise-based interventions in multidisciplinary rehabilitation for reducing fear avoidance in non-specific chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Rosser, S. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2019. Does standard manual handling advice alter trunk muscle activity during a basic lifting task in healthy individuals?. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28 -31 October 2019.
- Sheeran, L. 2019. Lessons learnt from developing digital health intervention to help people with back pain to remain in work. Presented at: Welsh Health Summit 2019 Llandudno, Wales 10 October 2019.
- Sheeran, L. and Robling, M. 2019. Spinal function classification framework for non-specific low back pain: a delphi survey of academic experts and clinicians. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28-31 October 2019.
- Sheeran, L. , Sparkes, V. and Al-Amri, M. 2019. Utility of portable inertial measurment unit (IMU) sensor system for spinal movement assessment in people with and without low back pain.. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28 -31 October 2019.
- Vecchia, M. D. , Van Deursen, R. and Sheeran, L. 2019. Does perceived ‘threat’ of pain during selected functional tasks influence regional lumbar kinematics of people with chronic low back pain?. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28-31 October 2019.
2018
- Poile, V. et al. 2018. Wearable technologies for assessment of physical activity in hd: preliminary analysis of movement variability and wear time. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 89 (S1), pp.A62. F64. (10.1136/jnnp-2018-EHDN.165)
- Al-Amri, M. et al. 2018. Inertial measurement units for clinical movement analysis: reliability and concurrent validity. Sensors 18 (3) 719. (10.3390/s18030719)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2018. Can different seating aids influence a sitting posture in healthy individuals and does gender matter?. Cogent Engineering 5 (1) 1442109. (10.1080/23311916.2018.1442109)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2018. Non-specific chronic low back pain: differences in spinal kinematics in subgroups during functional tasks. European Spine Journal 27 (1), pp.163-170. (10.1007/s00586-017-5217-1)
- Sheeran, L. and Robling, M. 2018. Spinal function and exercise performance classification framework.. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annula Conference Gronningen, Netherlands 15-16 November 2018.
2017
- Ali, A. and Sheeran, L. 2017. Barriers to running revealed. Challenge Cardiff: The Research Magazine for Cardiff University 2017 (Summer), pp.14-16.
- Alothman, D. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2017. Development of a patient self-assessment and self-management online tool (BACKonLINE?): A Delphi Study. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual Conference Northampton, U.K. 14-15 Nov 2017. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2017. Low back pain in young athletes. Presented at: Young Althes Forum Convention Montreaux, Switzerland 21 Sep 2017. , pp.-.
2016
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2016. The effect of classification-based cognitive functional therapy on spinal kinematics and function in subgroups of chronic low back pain. The Spine Journal 16 (4), pp.S45-S46. (10.1016/j.spinee.2016.01.027)
- Sheeran, L. 2016. Classification based cognitive functional group therapy in non-specific chronic low back pain, pilot RCT. Presented at: BritSpine Nottingham 6-8 April 2016. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2016. Physio in the PocketTM development - travelling felloship report. Presented at: BritSpine Nottingham, U.K. 6-8 April 2016. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2016. The effect of classification-based cognitive functional therapy on spinal-pelvic kinematics during functional tasks in subgroups of non-specific chronic low back pain. Presented at: 9th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Girdle Pain Singapore 31 October - 3 November 2016. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. and Tighe, A. 2016. Cognitive functional therapy management of chronic low back pain. One day clinical workshop. www.pain-ed.com
2015
- Sheeran, L. , Coales, P. J. and Sparkes, V. 2015. Clinical challenges of classification based targeted therapies for non-specific low back pain: What do physiotherapy practitioners and managers think?. Manual Therapy 20 (3), pp.456-462. (10.1016/j.math.2014.11.008)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2015. Regional spinal kinematics during static postures and functional tasks in people with non-specific chronic low back pain [Abstract]. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 22 (Supp 8), pp.S8. (10.12968/ijtr.2015.22.Sup8.S8b)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2015. Regional spinal kinematics during static postures: discrimination between subclassified people with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLPB) and healthy controls. Orthopaedic Proceedings: A Supplement of the Bone & Joint Journal 97-B (S2), pp.17.
2014
- Hemming, R. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2014. Intra and inter-rater reliability of spinal pelvic kinematics during functional tasks. Presented at: CITER Annual Meeting Llanelli, Wales, U.K. Sep 2014. , pp.-.
- Hemming, R. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2014. Regional spinal kinematics during static postures,. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual Conference Dublin, Ireland Nov 2014. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2014. Advances in physiotherapy monitoring. Presented at: Anglian Pain Society Autumn Meeting Cambridge Nov 2014. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2014. Motor control exercise specificity to influence spinal-pelvic mechanics in elite track and field athletes. Presented at: Association of Chratered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine Bristol, U.K. March 2014. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2014. The Cardiff classifier: Objective classification method to subgroup and predict recovery of chronic low back pain. Presented at: Physiotherapy Research Society Conference Norwich, U.K. April 2014. , pp.-.
2013
- Hemming, R. et al. 2013. Within- and between-day reliability of functional movements in healthy subjects using 3D motion analysis: A preliminary study. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai, United Arabic Emirates 27-31 October 2013.
- Sheeran, L. , Coales, P. J. and Sparkes, V. 2013. Clinical challenges of adopting classification guided management for non-specific chronic low back pain: what do the clinicians and managers think?. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai, United Arabic Emirates 27-31 October 2013.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2013. Classification-based cognitive functional group intervention in subgroups of non-specific chronic low back pain: Preliminary results. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai, United Arabic Emirates 27-31 October 2013.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2013. Classification-guided versus generalized postural intervention in subgroups of nonspecific chronic low back pain: a pragmatic randomized controlled study. Spine 38 (19), pp.1613-1625. (10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829e049b)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2013. Discriminating non-specific chronic low back pain clinical subgroups and monitoring recovery using objective classification method. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai 27-31 October 2013.
2012
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2012. Spinal position sense and trunk muscle activity during sitting and standing in non-specific chronic low back pain: classification analysis. Spine 37 (8), pp.E486-E495. (10.1097/BRS.0b013e31823b00ce)
- Feldwieser, F. M. et al. 2012. Electromyographic analysis of trunk-muscle activity during stable, unstable and unilateral bridging exercises in healthy individuals. European Spine Journal 21 (S2), pp.171-186. (10.1007/s00586-012-2254-7)
2010
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2010. Preliminary study: reliability of the spinal wheel. A novel device to measure spinal postures applied to sitting and standing. European Spine Journal 19 (6), pp.995-1003. (10.1007/s00586-009-1241-0)
- Sheeran, L. 2010. Motor control in non-specific chronic low back pain: A view to classification. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
2007
- Sparkes, V. et al. 2007. The effect of unsupported sitting on lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Meeting Helsinki, Finland 28-29 June 2007.
Articles
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2026. Understanding self-management and digital health needs in musicians with playing- related musculoskeletal disorders: an explanatory sequential mixed- methods study. BMJ Open 16 116784. (10.1136/bmjopen-2026-116784)
- Liu, Z. , Hicks, Y. and Sheeran, L. 2026. BackTracker: Machine learning to identify kinematic phenotypes for personalised exercise management in non-specific low back pain. International Journal of Medical Informatics 211 106335. (10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2026.106335)
- Chen, M. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2026. BACK-on-LINE™: A digital pain phenotyping tool to personalise early self-management of low back pain: reliability and validity in working adults. European Journal of Pain 30 (4) e70268. (10.1002/ejp.70268)
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2025. Digital health self-management interventions for musicians with playing-related musculoskeletal disorders: A scoping review. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 80 103408. (10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103408)
- Rice, J. and Sheeran, L. 2025. How do physiotherapists use Cauda Equina Syndrome safety netting techniques and what influences their practice?. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 78 103353. (10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103353)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2025. Relationships between muscle activation and thoraco-lumbar kinematics in direction-specific low back pain subgroups during everyday tasks. Biomechanics 5 (2) 42. (10.3390/biomechanics5020042)
- Chen, M. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2025. Systematic review of digital health interventions to support self-management of low back pain in the workplace. Digital Health 11 (10.1177/20552076251336281)
- Walker, K. , Phillips, N. and Sheeran, L. 2025. Exploring the use of digital technology for injury prevention and self-management among recreational runners. Physical Therapy in Sport 71 , pp.85-91. (10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.12.004)
- Harding, E. et al. 2025. QR code wristbands in palliative care: enhancing efficiency and outcomes. Journal of Paramedic Practice 17 (1), pp.96-101. (10.12968/jpar.2024.0054)
- Astek, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2024. Exploring the use of immersive virtual reality in adults with chronic primary pain: A scoping review. Digital Health 10 , pp.1-19. (10.1177/20552076241254456)
- Liu, Z. , Hicks, Y. and Sheeran, L. 2024. SpineSighter: an AI-driven approach for automatic classification of spinal function from video. Procedia Computer Science 246 , pp.3977-3989. (10.1016/j.procs.2024.09.172)
- Hartley, T. et al. 2024. BACK-to-MOVE: Machine learning and computer vision model automating clinical classification of non-specific low back pain for personalised management. PLoS ONE 19 (5) e0302899. (10.1371/journal.pone.0302899)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2024. Assessment of spinal and pelvic kinematics using inertial measurement units in clinical subgroups of persistent non-specific low back pain. Sensors 24 (7) 2127. (10.3390/s24072127)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2024. Relationships between trunk muscle activation and thoraco-lumbar kinematics in non-specific chronic low back pain subgroups during a forward bending task. Gait & Posture 107 , pp.96-103. (10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.09.018)
- Knight, R. L. et al., 2022. Moving forward: understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during COVID-19 in children and adolescents - an integrative review and socioecological approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 (3) 1044. (10.3390/ijerph19031044)
- Elgueta-Cancino, E. et al., 2021. Characterisation of motor cortex organisation in patients with different presentations of persistent low back pain. European Journal of Neuroscience 54 (11), pp.7989-8005. (10.1111/ejn.15511)
- Rathnayake, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. What is the effect of low back pain self-management interventions with exercise components added? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 56 102469. (10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102469)
- 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 [Conference Abstract]. British Journal of Sports Medicine 55 (1) A178. (10.1136/bjsports-2021-IOC.427)
- Runacres, A. et al., 2021. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sedentary time and behaviour in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 (21) 11286. (10.3390/ijerph182111286)
- Knight, R. et al., 2021. Moving forward: understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during COVID-19—an integrative review and socioecological approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 (20) 10910. (10.3390/ijerph182010910)
- Sheeran, L. 2021. Sporting spine. In Touch Summer (175), pp.12-19.
- Sheeran, L. 2021. Lumbale rückenschmerzen und wirbelsäulenverletzungen bei sportlern - ursachen und risikomanagement. Sportphysio 09 (01), pp.32-40. (10.1055/a-1256-2158)
- Bacon, Z. et al., 2020. Automatic low back pain classification using inertial measurement unit sensors: a preliminary analysis. Procedia Computer Science 176 , pp.2822-2831. (10.1016/j.procs.2020.09.272)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2019. Identifying non-specific low back pain clinical subgroups from sitting and standing repositioning posture tasks using a novel Cardiff Dempster–Shafer Theory Classifier. Clinical Biomechanics 70 , pp.237-244. (10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.10.004)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2019. Investigating differences in trunk muscle activity in non-specific chronic low back pain subgroups and no-low back pain controls during functional tasks: a case-control study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 20 459. (10.1186/s12891-019-2843-2)
- Poile, V. et al. 2018. Wearable technologies for assessment of physical activity in hd: preliminary analysis of movement variability and wear time. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 89 (S1), pp.A62. F64. (10.1136/jnnp-2018-EHDN.165)
- Al-Amri, M. et al. 2018. Inertial measurement units for clinical movement analysis: reliability and concurrent validity. Sensors 18 (3) 719. (10.3390/s18030719)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2018. Can different seating aids influence a sitting posture in healthy individuals and does gender matter?. Cogent Engineering 5 (1) 1442109. (10.1080/23311916.2018.1442109)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2018. Non-specific chronic low back pain: differences in spinal kinematics in subgroups during functional tasks. European Spine Journal 27 (1), pp.163-170. (10.1007/s00586-017-5217-1)
- Ali, A. and Sheeran, L. 2017. Barriers to running revealed. Challenge Cardiff: The Research Magazine for Cardiff University 2017 (Summer), pp.14-16.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2016. The effect of classification-based cognitive functional therapy on spinal kinematics and function in subgroups of chronic low back pain. The Spine Journal 16 (4), pp.S45-S46. (10.1016/j.spinee.2016.01.027)
- Sheeran, L. , Coales, P. J. and Sparkes, V. 2015. Clinical challenges of classification based targeted therapies for non-specific low back pain: What do physiotherapy practitioners and managers think?. Manual Therapy 20 (3), pp.456-462. (10.1016/j.math.2014.11.008)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2015. Regional spinal kinematics during static postures and functional tasks in people with non-specific chronic low back pain [Abstract]. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 22 (Supp 8), pp.S8. (10.12968/ijtr.2015.22.Sup8.S8b)
- Hemming, R. et al. 2015. Regional spinal kinematics during static postures: discrimination between subclassified people with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLPB) and healthy controls. Orthopaedic Proceedings: A Supplement of the Bone & Joint Journal 97-B (S2), pp.17.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2013. Classification-guided versus generalized postural intervention in subgroups of nonspecific chronic low back pain: a pragmatic randomized controlled study. Spine 38 (19), pp.1613-1625. (10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829e049b)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2012. Spinal position sense and trunk muscle activity during sitting and standing in non-specific chronic low back pain: classification analysis. Spine 37 (8), pp.E486-E495. (10.1097/BRS.0b013e31823b00ce)
- Feldwieser, F. M. et al. 2012. Electromyographic analysis of trunk-muscle activity during stable, unstable and unilateral bridging exercises in healthy individuals. European Spine Journal 21 (S2), pp.171-186. (10.1007/s00586-012-2254-7)
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2010. Preliminary study: reliability of the spinal wheel. A novel device to measure spinal postures applied to sitting and standing. European Spine Journal 19 (6), pp.995-1003. (10.1007/s00586-009-1241-0)
Conferences
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2024. Exploring musicians' perspectives on the management of musculoskeletal disorders and the potential role of digital health interventions: A survey study. Presented at: Chartered Socoety of Physiotherapy (CSP) 2023 Annual Conference Birmingham, UK 1 November 2023. Vol. 123.Vol. S1. Elsevier. , pp.e156-e157. (10.1016/j.physio.2024.04.195)
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2024. The effect of self-management Interventions on musculoskeletal disorders in musicians: A scoping review [Abstract]. Presented at: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) 2023 Annual Conference Birmingham, UK 1 November 2023. Vol. 123.Vol. S1. Elsevier. , pp.e156-e157. (10.1016/j.physio.2024.04.089)
- Sheeran, L. 2024. Advances in digital and health technologies for management of spine pain. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual Conference Aberdeen, U.K 13-14 June 2024.
- Sheeran, L. 2024. Lower back injuries in football players: Epidemiology and prevention. Presented at: Annual Isokinetic Conference Madrid, Spain 3-5 May 2024.
- Sheeran, L. , Liu, Z. and Hicks, Y. 2024. Harnessing AI for classification of the level of spinal function from video and inertial measurement units in people with non-specific low back pain. Presented at: International Conference on Biosensors and Bioelectronics Paris, France 13-14 May 2024.
- Sheeran, L. , James, A. and Hawkins, J. 2023. Co-production of BACK-on-LINETM, a work-based digital self-management of low back pain, for implementation and scaleup the rail industry. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 Nov 2023.
- Eleryan, N. et al. 2023. The effect of self-management interventions on musculoskeletal disorders in musicians: a scoping review. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 November 2023.
- Hartley, T. et al., 2023. Phenotyping low back pain from video capture using computer vision and machine learning. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 Nov 2023.
- Davies, J. L. et al. 2022. Assessment of spinal and pelvic kinematics using inertial measurement units in people with persistent low back pain. Presented at: 11th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Melbourne, Australia 1-4 Nov 2023.
- Chen, M. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. Patient self-assessment tool (BACK-ON-LINE TM) for early targeted self-management of low back pain in a workplace construct and discriminate validation study. Presented at: Back and Neck Pain Forum Sydney, Australia / Virtual 11-13 Nov 2021.
- Rathnayake, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. Development of Back-to-Fit: a digital self-management platform to help people with mechanical low back pain to be active and exercise. Physiotherapists' perspectives. Presented at: 11th Britspine Conference and Exhibition 2021 Virtual 10-12 March 2021.
- Rathnayake, A. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2021. The effect of low back pain self-management interventions including exercise components and does tailoring exercises to person's needs matter? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Presented at: British Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting (BORS 2020) Virtual 7-8 September 2020. Vol. 103B.Vol. S2. British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery. , pp.74-74. (10.1302/1358-992X.2021.2.074)
- Sheeran, L. 2021. Prevention and Self-Management of running-related injuries and how recreational runners incorporate digital technology: a survey study. Presented at: World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress Online 9-11 April 2021.
- Astek, A. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2020. Development of immersive virtual reality for managing people with chronic low back pain – study protocol. Presented at: BritSpine Glasgow, Ireland 1-3 April 2020.
- Sheeran, L. 2020. BACK-on-LINE(TM): Individualised digital spine health management system to support people with low back pain in work. Presented at: Health and Wellbeing at Work Conference Birmingham, England 10 March 2020.
- Alothman, D. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2019. Development of a patient self-assessment and self-management online tool (BACKonLINE™): measurement properties. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual General Meeting (SBPR 2019) Sheffield, England 5-6 September 2019. Vol. 101-B.Vol. S10. British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery. , pp.5.
- Rosser, S. , Sparkes, V. and Sheeran, L. 2019. Does standard manual handling advice alter trunk muscle activity during a basic lifting task in healthy individuals?. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28 -31 October 2019.
- Sheeran, L. 2019. Lessons learnt from developing digital health intervention to help people with back pain to remain in work. Presented at: Welsh Health Summit 2019 Llandudno, Wales 10 October 2019.
- Sheeran, L. and Robling, M. 2019. Spinal function classification framework for non-specific low back pain: a delphi survey of academic experts and clinicians. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28-31 October 2019.
- Sheeran, L. , Sparkes, V. and Al-Amri, M. 2019. Utility of portable inertial measurment unit (IMU) sensor system for spinal movement assessment in people with and without low back pain.. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28 -31 October 2019.
- Vecchia, M. D. , Van Deursen, R. and Sheeran, L. 2019. Does perceived ‘threat’ of pain during selected functional tasks influence regional lumbar kinematics of people with chronic low back pain?. Presented at: 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain Antwerp, Belgium 28-31 October 2019.
- Sheeran, L. and Robling, M. 2018. Spinal function and exercise performance classification framework.. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annula Conference Gronningen, Netherlands 15-16 November 2018.
- Alothman, D. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2017. Development of a patient self-assessment and self-management online tool (BACKonLINE?): A Delphi Study. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual Conference Northampton, U.K. 14-15 Nov 2017. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2017. Low back pain in young athletes. Presented at: Young Althes Forum Convention Montreaux, Switzerland 21 Sep 2017. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2016. Classification based cognitive functional group therapy in non-specific chronic low back pain, pilot RCT. Presented at: BritSpine Nottingham 6-8 April 2016. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2016. Physio in the PocketTM development - travelling felloship report. Presented at: BritSpine Nottingham, U.K. 6-8 April 2016. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2016. The effect of classification-based cognitive functional therapy on spinal-pelvic kinematics during functional tasks in subgroups of non-specific chronic low back pain. Presented at: 9th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Girdle Pain Singapore 31 October - 3 November 2016. , pp.-.
- Hemming, R. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2014. Intra and inter-rater reliability of spinal pelvic kinematics during functional tasks. Presented at: CITER Annual Meeting Llanelli, Wales, U.K. Sep 2014. , pp.-.
- Hemming, R. , Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2014. Regional spinal kinematics during static postures,. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Annual Conference Dublin, Ireland Nov 2014. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2014. Advances in physiotherapy monitoring. Presented at: Anglian Pain Society Autumn Meeting Cambridge Nov 2014. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. 2014. Motor control exercise specificity to influence spinal-pelvic mechanics in elite track and field athletes. Presented at: Association of Chratered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine Bristol, U.K. March 2014. , pp.-.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2014. The Cardiff classifier: Objective classification method to subgroup and predict recovery of chronic low back pain. Presented at: Physiotherapy Research Society Conference Norwich, U.K. April 2014. , pp.-.
- Hemming, R. et al. 2013. Within- and between-day reliability of functional movements in healthy subjects using 3D motion analysis: A preliminary study. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai, United Arabic Emirates 27-31 October 2013.
- Sheeran, L. , Coales, P. J. and Sparkes, V. 2013. Clinical challenges of adopting classification guided management for non-specific chronic low back pain: what do the clinicians and managers think?. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai, United Arabic Emirates 27-31 October 2013.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2013. Classification-based cognitive functional group intervention in subgroups of non-specific chronic low back pain: Preliminary results. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai, United Arabic Emirates 27-31 October 2013.
- Sheeran, L. et al. 2013. Discriminating non-specific chronic low back pain clinical subgroups and monitoring recovery using objective classification method. Presented at: 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Dubai 27-31 October 2013.
- Sparkes, V. et al. 2007. The effect of unsupported sitting on lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis. Presented at: Society of Back Pain Research Meeting Helsinki, Finland 28-29 June 2007.
Monographs
- Sheeran, L. and Sparkes, V. 2020. BACK-on-LINE?: Digital technology to keep people with back pain in work. Project Report.Cardiff University.
- Kyrou, K. , Bobos, P. and Sheeran, L. 2019. A protocol for Exercise-based interventions in multidisciplinary rehabilitation for reducing fear avoidance in non-specific chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Other
- Sheeran, L. and Tighe, A. 2016. Cognitive functional therapy management of chronic low back pain. One day clinical workshop. www.pain-ed.com
Thesis
- Sheeran, L. 2010. Motor control in non-specific chronic low back pain: A view to classification. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Ymchwil
My current research activity involves a continuation of my PhD work on $acirc; Motor Control in non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) when subclassified$acirc; , exploring novel rehabilitation methods using visual and positional feedback and imagery with the purpose of inducing improvements in motor control, clinical outcomes and how patients perceive their condition. I also have an interest in exploring the use of classification to guide interventions. I am currently in process of getting a grant funding and a fellowship to carry out a staged project that involves a collaboration with the disciplines of bioengineering, computer science, biomechanics to develop a novel rehabilitation programme that has the flexibility to be adapted to a particular classification subgroup of NSCLBP, gathering evidence for its effectiveness in the laboratory setting, continuing onto a feasibility in a clinical setting and running it into a multi-centre controlled clinical trial.
Addysgu
Rwy'n addysgu, asesu a goruchwylio myfyrwyr ar raglenni israddedig ac ôl-raddedig mewn meysydd iechyd cyhoeddus, rheoli cyflyrau cyhyrysgerbydol, anatomeg, ymarfer corff, gweithgaredd corfforol a maeth ar gyfer iechyd. Rwy'n darlithio mewn ffisiotherapi chwaraeon ac ymarfer corff, gan gynnwys diagnosis a rheoli anafiadau sy'n gysylltiedig â chwaraeon. Rwy'n addysgu modelau rheoli poen cefn yn helaeth ar draws ystod o boblogaethau (plant, oedolion, athletwyr a'r boblogaeth gyffredinol, y sector galwedigaethol). Rwyf hefyd yn addysgu ar raglenni dulliau ymchwil Meistr a Doethuriaeth.
Rwy'n siaradwr a wahoddir yn rheolaidd yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol ar atal, rheoli a diagnosis o gyflyrau poen cymhleth mewn chwaraeon a phoblogaethau athletaidd ac yn cynnal gweithdai arbenigol. Mae hyn yn cynnwys cyflwyno gweithdai yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol i ymarferwyr gofal iechyd ar atal a rheoli cyflyrau poen cyhyrysgerbydol tymor hir trwy wahoddiadau gan Gymdeithas y Ffisiotherapyddion Siartredig mewn Meddygaeth Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer Corff (ACPSEM). Hefyd, cyflwynais weithdai a phrif ddarlithoedd yn Fforwm Athletwyr Ifanc Cymdeithas Ffisiotherapi y Swistir yn y Swistir (2017) a 6ed Symposiwm Chwaraeon Ffisiotherapi Salzburg yn Awstria (2019).
Rwy'n ddarlithydd gwadd ym Mhrifysgol Gwyddorau Cymhwysol a Chelfyddydau De y Swistir (SUPSI), y Swistir. Rwy'n perthyn i gonsortiwm grŵp arbenigol rhyngwladol Pain-Ed sy'n hyrwyddo ymarfer sy'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth mewn rheoli poen cymhleth a chyflwyno darlithoedd yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol.
Addysgu lefel Meistr:
- Cinaesioleg Glinigol a Phatholeg Meinwe (HCT 226)
- Diagnosis a Thriniaeth Cyhyrysgerbydol (HCT 139)
- Asesu a Thrin Anafiadau Chwaraeon (HCT 022)
- MSc Dulliau ymchwil a dadansoddi data (HCT 206)
- modiwl traethawd hir MSc (HCT117)
Addysgu lefel doethur:
- Dulliau Meintiol Cymhwysol mewn Ymchwil Gofal Iechyd (NRT 108)
Bywgraffiad
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (University of the West of England), June 1999
MSc Sports Physiotherapy (Cardiff University), June 2006
PhD (Cardiff University), Jan 2010
I work as a post-doctoral researcher at the Research Centre for Clinical Kinaesiology, Cardiff University. I am also involved in Arthritis Research UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Centre (ARUK BBC) at Cardiff University, in the spinal osteoarthritis branch with responsibilities of ensuring that the generated research is being translated into the clinical practice. This includes co-supervision a PhD student ($acirc; Are motor control impairments in subgroups of chronic low back pain present consistently in range of functional tasks? Does this contribute to development of osteoarthritis in the spine?$acirc; ) in form of mentoring, project management, development of the study protocol and reading drafts. I also lecture on Clinical Biomechanics and Kinaesiology, Sports Physiotherapy and Neuromuscular Physiotherapy MSc Modules at Cardiff University and Sports Medicine and Exercise MSc at UWIC, Cardiff. I am involved in reviewing of grant applications and manuscripts for publications.
In addition to my research I also work as a Senior Physiotherapist at Sport Council for Wales with Welsh and UK Athletics and Sports and Exercise Medicine Clinic at National Indoor Athletic Centre in Cardiff. I have over 10 years experience working in Sport Physiotherapy, Private Practice, Occupational Health as well as the National Health Service. I am actively involved in high performance sport as an HQ Physiotherapist at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, the 2007 World Winter University Games in Turin, the 2006 World Archery Championships in Slovakia, the 2005 British University Games in Wales and work with British Orienteering Federation (2006-2009). My clinical work informs my research exploring the mechanisms underlining development of chronic low back pain and ways to rehabilitate impaired motor control to prevent and manage injuries and enhance sports performance.
Anrhydeddau a dyfarniadau
- Derbynnydd y Gronfa Her Gwaith ac Iechyd (2018)
- Ymddiriedolaeth Wellcome a Chymrodoriaeth Teithio Seedcorn Rhyngwladol Prifysgol Caerdydd (2016)
- Society of Back Pain Research Travelling Fellowship recipient (2016)
- Ymchwil Iechyd a Gofal Cymru RCBC Gwobr Cymrodoriaeth Ymchwil Ôl-ddoethurol CBSRh (2015)
Aelodaethau proffesiynol
- Cymdeithas Siartredig Ffisiotherapi (CSP) (ers 1999)
- Cyngor Proffesiynau Gofal Iechyd (HCPC) (ers 1999)
- Cymdeithas y Ffisiotherapyddion Siartredig mewn Meddygaeth Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer Corff (ACPSEM) (ers 1999)
- Cymrawd yr Academi Addysg Uwch (HEA) (ers 2014)
- Cymdeithas Gwyddor Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer Corff Prydain (BASES) (ers 2017)
- Cymdeithas Meddygaeth Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer Corff Prydain (BASEM) (ers 2018)
Pwyllgorau ac adolygu
Pwyllgorau
- Arthritis Research UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Centre research Committee member (2010-presennol)
- Aelod o bwyllgor Merched mewn Gwyddoniaeth Caerdydd (2016-17)
- Aelod o bwyllgor ymchwil Sefydliad Ymchwil Peirianneg Meinwe Caerdydd (CITER) (2014-2016)
- Aelod o bwyllgor Cymdeithas Ymchwil Ffisiotherapi (2012-14)
adolygydd cyfnodolion
- Ergonomeg Gymhwysol
- Raddfa
- Gwyddoniaeth ac Ymarfer Cyhyrysgerbydol
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Ffisiotherapi
- Ymarfer ffisiotherapi
- Jpournal Rhyngwladol Therapi ac Adsefydlu
Adolygydd Grant
- Sefydliad Ymchwil Peirianneg Meinwe Caerdydd (CITER)
- Cymdeithas Ymchwil Ffisiotherapi
Gynhadledd/adolygydd haniaethol y Gyngres
- Cynhadledd Cymdeithas Siartredig Ffisiotherapi y DU (2012)
- Cyngres y Byd mewn Therapi Corfforol (2015)
- Cymdeithas Ymchwil Ffisiotherapi (2012-2014)
Meysydd goruchwyliaeth
Rwy'n goruchwylio myfyrwyr PhD mewn ymchwil a datblygu technolegau iechyd digidol gan gynnwys realiti rhithwir, synwyryddion, olrhain cynnig fideo; Defnyddio deallusrwydd artiffisial ac offer dysgu peirianyddol.
Mae gen i ddiddordeb mewn goruchwylio myfyrwyr yn y meysydd canlynol:
- Defnyddio technolegau (gwisgadwy, synwyryddion IMU, olrhain fideo) ar gyfer e-rehab
- Gwell hunanreolaeth o anhwylderau cyhyrysgerbydol a niwroddirywiol
- Llwyfannau digidol ar gyfer atal a rheoli anafiadau chwaraeon
- Cloddio data ar gyfer adsefydlu unigol
Prosiectau PhD a ddewiswyd:
- Run Healthy - Run Strong: Llwyfan digidol ar gyfer atal anafiadau chwaraeon a hunanreolaeth (PhD: Kathleen Walker)
- Technolegau gwisgadwy ar gyfer olrhain gweithgarwch corfforol pobl â Chlefydau Huntington (PhD: Vincent Poile)
- Back-to-Fit: e-rehab ar gyfer poen cefn (PhD: Akushla Senarath Rathnayake)
- Dichonoldeb a derbynioldeb ymyriadau realiti rhithwir mewn pobl â phoen cefn (PhD: Anfal Astek)
- Dichonoldeb a derbynioldeb BACK-on-LINETM mewn ystod o sectorau gwaith (PhD: Minghao Chen)
- Lefelau gweithgarwch corfforol mewn oedolion â chlefyd cynhenid y galon a'i effaith ar allu ymarfer corff ac ansawdd bywyd (Doethuriaeth Broffesiynol: Lynda Shaughnessy)