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Professor Shea Palmer
PhD, FHEA, MCSP
Professor: Physiotherapy
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
I am a physiotherapist with strong clinical academic research experience. I am passionate about the development of clinical academic careers and have extensive experience of mentoring clinicians and academic staff at all stages of the clinical academic pathway. This includes National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) fellowships, from internships through to doctoral and post-doctoral awards.
My research has a strong focus on musculoskeletal health, particularly joint hypermobility-related conditions (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders). I also have active interests in the assessment and management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and a range of other musculoskeletal conditions. However, I also have experience of working with colleagues from a very wide range of professions and in many other health conditions.
My publications demonstrate wide expertise in different methodological approaches, including evidence synthesis, epidemiology, qualitative, laboratory-based and clinical studies.
I am a very experienced research degree supervisor (13 completions), examiner (21 examinations), and independent chair (35 examinations). I have experience of sitting on a number of regional and national funding panels, including for Health & Care Research Wales, NIHR and the Health Research Board in Ireland.
Publication
2024
- Evans, E., Palmer, S., Gambling, T., Sparkes, V. and Allen, D. 2024. Development of an aid to detect adult acetabular hip dysplasia (the ALPHA alert): a mixed methods study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 73, article number: 103157. (10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103157)
- Gilbey, M., Palmer, S., Newton, C., Moody, L., Maravic da Silva, K. and Taylor, N. 2024. Could extended reality haptics be used in healthcare education? A survey of healthcare students, educators, and clinicians. Journal of Workplace Learning 36(7), pp. 467-485. (10.1108/JWL-03-2024-0062)
- Silvester, L., Higo, A., Kearney, R. S., McWilliams, D. and Palmer, S. 2024. Key components of rehabilitation programmes for adults with complex fractures following traumatic injury: A scoping review. Injury 55(10), article number: 111801. (10.1016/j.injury.2024.111801)
- Khalid, T. et al. 2024. Prehabilitation for frail patients undergoing hip and knee replacement in the UK: Joint PREP feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 14(9), article number: e084678. (10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084678)
- Higo, A., Palmer, S., Liaghat, B., Tallis, J., Silvester, L. and Pearce, G. 2024. The effectiveness of conservative interventions on pain, function, and quality of life in adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and shoulder symptoms: A systematic review. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation 6(3), article number: 100360. (10.1016/j.arrct.2024.100360)
- Kneafsey, R. et al. 2024. Tailored leadership training in emergency medicine: qualitative exploration of the impact of the EMLeaders Programme on consultants and trainees in England. Emergency Medicine Journal (10.1136/emermed-2023-213868)
2023
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J. M., Palmer, S., McNair, H. A. and Cramp, M. 2023. A thematic exploration of patient and radiation therapist solutions to improve comfort during radiotherapy: A qualitative study. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences 54(4), pp. 603-610. (10.1016/j.jmir.2023.07.008)
- Khalid, T. et al. 2023. Prehabilitation for frail patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement: protocol for the Joint PREP feasibility randomised controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 9, article number: 138. (10.1186/s40814-023-01363-6)
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J., Palmer, S., McNair, H. and Cramp, M. 2023. Identifying core components of a radiotherapy comfort intervention package using nominal group technique. Radiography 29(5), pp. 926-934. (10.1016/j.radi.2023.07.006)
- Alsiri, N., Alhadhoud, M., Alhumaid, A. and Palmer, S. 2023. Arabic translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility questionnaire. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes 7(1), article number: 59. (10.1186/s41687-023-00604-9)
- Palmer, S. et al. 2023. Nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions research capacities and cultures: a survey of staff within a university and acute healthcare organisation. BMC Health Services Research 23(1), article number: 647. (10.1186/s12913-023-09612-3)
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J. M., Palmer, S., McNair, H. A. and Cramp, M. 2023. Patient and therapeutic radiographer experiences of comfort during the radiotherapy pathway: A qualitative study. Radiography 29(S1), pp. 24-31. (10.1016/j.radi.2023.02.011)
- Alsiri, N., Alhadhoud, M., Alkatefi, T. and Palmer, S. 2023. The concomitant diagnosis of fibromyalgia and connective tissue disorders: A systematic review. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism 58, article number: 152127. (10.1016/j.semarthrit.2022.152127)
- Higo, A., Pearce, G., Palmer, S. and Grant, L. 2023. The value of dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses in the management of a complex hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos syndrome patient: A case report. Clinical Case Reports 11(1), article number: e6821. (10.1002/ccr3.6821)
- Alsiri, N. and Palmer, S. 2023. Biomechanical changes in the gastrocnemius medius–Achilles tendon complex in people with hypermobility spectrum disorders. Frontiers in Medicine 10, article number: 1062808. (10.3389/fmed.2023.1062808)
- Adegboye, A., Bayes, N., Chauntry, A., Lees-Deutsch, L., Khan, M., Kneafsey, R. and Palmer, S. 2023. National evaluation of the Professional Nurse Advocate Programme in England: SUSTAIN: Supervision, support, advocacy for improvement in nursing, mixed methods study. Project Report. Coventry: Coventry University.
2022
- Pearson, J. et al. 2022. A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 23(1), article number: 656. (10.1186/s12891-022-05529-w)
- Khan, A. J. et al. 2022. Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy. Clinical Rehabilitation 36(11), pp. 1424–1449. (10.1177/02692155221110727)
- Pearson, J. et al. 2022. P179 A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a fibromyalgia self-management programme in a community setting with a nested qualitative study. Rheumatology 61(Sup.1), article number: keac133.178. (10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.178)
- Gladwell, P., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2022. Foundational research could improve future transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation evaluations. Medicina 58(2), article number: 149. (10.3390/medicina58020149)
2021
- Smith, L. K., Turner, E., Lenguerrand, E., Powell, J. and Palmer, S. 2021. Pilot study: Is a long‐term follow‐up service beneficial for patients undergoing revision hip replacement surgery?. Musculoskeletal Care 19(3), pp. 259-268. (10.1002/msc.1521)
- Neilson, V. and Palmer, S. 2021. The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary frailty team in reducing anticholinergic burden in frail older patients. Geriatric Nursing 42(4), pp. 943-947. (10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.029)
- Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T. and Palmer, S. 2021. Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): an analysis informed by behaviour change theory. Disability and Rehabilitation 44(18), pp. 5231-5240. (10.1080/09638288.2021.1933618)
- Alsiri, N. F., Alhadhoud, M. A., Al-Mukaimi, A. and Palmer, S. 2021. The effect of Mulligan's mobilization with movement following total knee arthroplasty: Protocol of a single‐blind randomized controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Care 19(1), pp. 20-27. (10.1002/msc.1503)
- Alsiri, N. F., Alhadhoud, M. A. and Palmer, S. 2021. The impact of the COVID-19 on research [Letter to the editor]. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 129, pp. 124-125. (10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.09.040)
2020
- Walsh, N. et al. 2020. Facilitating activity and self-management for people with arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial.. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 50, pp. 1-7., article number: 102271. (10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102271)
- Alsiri, N., Cramp, M., Barnett, S. and Palmer, S. 2020. The effects of joint hypermobility syndrome on the kinematics and kinetics of the vertical jump test.. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology 55, pp. 1-9., article number: 102483. (10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102483)
- Walsh, N. et al. 2020. Facilitating activity and self-management for people with Arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 50, article number: 102271. (10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102271)
- Goldsworthy, S., Palmer, S., Latour, J., McNair, H. and Cramp, M. 2020. A systematic review of effectiveness of interventions applicable to radiotherapy that are administered to improve patient comfort, increase patient compliance, and reduce patient distress or anxiety. Radiography 26(4), pp. 314-324. (10.1016/j.radi.2020.03.002)
- Hammond, R., Stenner, R. and Palmer, S. 2020. What matters most: a qualitative study of person-centered physiotherapy practice in community rehabilitation. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 38(9), pp. 1207-1218. (10.1080/09593985.2020.1825577)
- Palmer, S., Davey, I., Oliver, L., Preece, A., Sowerby, L. and House, S. 2020. The effectiveness of conservative interventions for the management of syndromic hypermobility: a systematic literature review. Clinical Rheumatology 40(3), pp. 1113-1129. (10.1007/s10067-020-05284-0)
- Palmer, S., Denner, E., Riglar, M., Scannell, H., Webb, S. and Young, G. 2020. Response to “Quantitative measures of tissue mechanics to detect hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome and hypermobility syndrome disorders: a systematic review”. Clinical Rheumatology 39(8), pp. 2479-2479. (10.1007/s10067-020-05192-3)
- Paxton, D. M., Lewis, R., Palmer, S. and Clark, E. M. 2020. The effectiveness of group physiotherapy interventions for hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndrome (heds) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (hsd): a service evaluation project. Rheumatology 59(Supple), article number: keaa111.083,. (10.1093/rheumatology/keaa111.083)
- Skeates, J., Pearson, J., Derham, S. and Palmer, S. 2020. Evaluation of a 10-week progressive resistance training programme for people with inflammatory arthritis. Rheumatology 59, pp. 50-50. (10.1093/rheumatology/keaa111.084)
- Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T. and Palmer, S. 2020. The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Physical Therapy Reviews 24(1-2), pp. 12-28. (10.1080/10833196.2019.1590674)
- Alsiri, N., Al-Obaidi, S., Asbeutah, A. and Palmer, S. 2020. Intra-rater reliability and smallest detectable change of compression sonoelastography in quantifying the material properties of the musculoskeletal system. Journal of Anatomy 237(1), pp. 74-84. (10.1111/joa.13183)
- Alsiri, N., Cramp, M., Barnett, S. and Palmer, S. 2020. Gait biomechanics in joint hypermobility syndrome: a spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic analysis.. Musculoskeletal Care 18(3), pp. 301-314. (10.1002/msc.1461)
- Palmer, S., Denner, E., Riglar, M., Scannell, H., Webb, S. and Young, G. 2020. Quantitative measures of tissue mechanics to detect hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility syndrome disorders: a systematic review. Clinical Rheumatology 39(3), pp. 715-725. (10.1007/s10067-020-04939-2)
- Palmer, S., Macconnell, S. and Willmore, A. 2020. Ability of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility questionnaire to discriminate between people with and without Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: a known‐group validity study. Musculoskeletal Care 18(1), pp. 29-36. (10.1002/msc.1436)
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J., McNair, H., Palmer, S. and Cramp, M. 2020. A review of comfort interventions to promote patient comfort during radiotherapy.. Radiography 26(1) (10.1016/j.radi.2019.11.041)
2019
- Palmer, S., Bailey, J., Brown, C., Jones, A. and McCabe, C. S. 2019. Sensory function and pain experience in arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia syndrome, and pain-free volunteers a cross-sectional study. Clinical Journal of Pain 35(11), pp. 894-900. (10.1097/AJP.0000000000000751)
- Lewis, J. S., Kellett, S., McCullough, R., Tapper, A., Tyler, C., Viner, M. and Palmer, S. 2019. Body perception disturbance and pain reduction in longstanding complex regional pain syndrome following a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. Pain Medicine 20(11), pp. 2213-2219. (10.1093/pm/pnz176)
- Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T. and Palmer, S. 2019. Understanding the psychosocial impact of joint hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type: a qualitative interview study. Disability and rehabilitation 43(6), pp. 795-804. (10.1080/09638288.2019.1641848)
- Burton, C., Doyle, E., Humber, K., Rouxel, C., Worner, S., Colman, R. and Palmer, S. 2019. The biopsychosocial barriers and enablers to being physically active following childbirth: a systematic literature review.. Physical Therapy Reviews 24(3-4), pp. 143-155. (10.1080/10833196.2019.1632049)
- Pearson, J., Lloyd, M., Bisset, M., Derham, S., Russell, J. and Palmer, S. 2019. An evaluation of a fibromyalgia exercise programme delivered in the United Kingdom National Health Service. Annals of the rheumatic diseases. ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES 78, pp. 1058-1058. (10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.1960)
- Palmer, S., Bridgeman, K., Di Pierro, I., Jones, R., Phillips, C. and Wilson, M. 2019. The views of people with joint hypermobility syndrome on its impact, management and the use of patient‐reported outcome measures. A thematic analysis of open‐ended questionnaire responses.. Musculoskeletal Care 17(2), pp. 183-193. (10.1002/msc.1387)
- Brun, C., Mercier, C., Grieve, S., Palmer, S., Bailey, J. and McCabe, C. S. 2019. Sensory disturbances induced by sensorimotor conflicts are higher in complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia compared to arthritis and healthy people, and positively relate to pain intensity. European Journal of Pain 23(3), pp. 483-494. (10.1002/ejp.1322)
- Gladwell, P. W., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2019. Matching the perceived benefits of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for chronic musculoskeletal pain against Patient Reported Outcome Measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Physiotherapy 106, pp. 128-135. (10.1016/j.physio.2019.01.017)
2018
- Manns, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Clark, E. M. and Palmer, S. 2018. A qualitative evaluation of the appropriateness, validity, acceptability, feasibility and interpretability of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 38, pp. 69-76. (10.1016/j.msksp.2018.10.002)
- Alsiri, N., Al-Obaidi, S., Asbeutah, A., Almandeel, M. and Palmer, S. 2018. The impact of hypermobility spectrum disorders on musculoskeletal tissue stiffness: an exploration using strain elastography. Clinical Rheumatology 38(1), pp. 85-95. (10.1007/s10067-018-4193-0)
- Tingle, A., Bennett, O., Wallis, A. and Palmer, S. 2018. The links between Generalized Joint Laxity and the incidence, prevalence and severity of limb injuries related to physical exercise: a systematic literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews 23(4-5), pp. 259-272. (10.1080/10833196.2018.1481626)
- Stenner, R., Palmer, S. and Hammond, R. 2018. What matters most to people in musculoskeletal physiotherapy consultations? A qualitative study.. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 35, pp. 84-89. (10.1016/j.msksp.2018.03.005)
- Barrow, A., Palmer, S., Thomas, S., Guy, S., Botherton, J., Dear, L. and Pearson, J. 2018. Quality of web-based information for osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study. Physiotherapy 104(3), pp. 318-326. (10.1016/j.physio.2018.02.003)
2017
- Palmer, S., Manns, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R. and Clark, E. 2017. Test-retest reliability and smallest detectable change of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire.. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 32, pp. 64-69. (10.1016/j.msksp.2017.08.007)
- Palmer, S., Barnett, S., Cramp, M., Berry, A., Thomas, A. and Clark, E. M. 2017. Effects of postural taping on pain, function and quality of life following osteoporotic vertebral fractures-A feasibility trial.. Musculoskeletal Care 16(3), pp. 327-412. (10.1002/msc.1350)
- Stenner, R., Mitchell, T. and Palmer, S. 2017. The role of philosophical hermeneutics in contributing to an understanding of physiotherapy practice: a reflexive illustration. Physiotherapy 103(3), pp. 330-334. (10.1016/j.physio.2016.05.003)
- Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Gould, G. and Clark, E. 2017. Development and initial validation of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility questionnaire.. Physiotherapy 103(2), pp. 186-192. (10.1016/j.physio.2016.04.002)
- Grieve, R. and Palmer, S. 2017. Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice. Physiotherapy 103(2), pp. 193-200. (10.1016/j.physio.2016.02.002)
- Smith, L. K., Lenguerrand, E., Blom, A., Powell, J. and Palmer, S. 2017. Protocol for follow up of hip arthroplasty in the long term: effect on revision (WHISTLER study).. Musculoskeletal Care 15(4), pp. 373-378. (10.1002/msc.1184)
2016
- Stenner, R., Swinkels, A., Mitchell, T. and Palmer, S. 2016. Exercise prescription for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: a qualitative exploration of decision making in physiotherapy practice.. Physiotherapy 102(4), pp. 332-338. (10.1016/j.physio.2015.05.004)
- Stenner, R., Swinkels, A., Mitchell, T. and Palmer, S. 2016. Exercise prescription for non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP): a qualitative study of patients’ experiences of involvement in decision making.. Physiotherapy 102(4), pp. 339-344. (10.1016/j.physio.2015.08.005)
- Gladwell, P. W., Badlan, K., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2016. Problems, solutions, and strategies reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Qualitative exploration using patient interviews. Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal 96(7), pp. 1039-1048. (10.2522/ptj.20150272)
- Palmer, S. et al. 2016. The feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy for adults with joint hypermobility syndrome.. Health Technology Assessment 20(47), pp. 1-290. (10.3310/hta20470)
- Palmer, S., Terry, R., Rimes, K., Clark, C., Simmonds, J. and Horwood, J. 2016. Physiotherapy management of joint hypermobility syndrome - a focus group study of patient and health professional perspectives.. Physiotherapy 102(1), pp. 93-102. (10.1016/j.physio.2015.05.001)
- Hall, J., Llewellyn, A., Palmer, S., Rowett-Harris, J., Atkins, R. and McCabe, C. 2016. Sensorimotor dysfunction after limb fracture – An exploratory study. European Journal of Pain 20(9), pp. 1402-1412. (10.1002/ejp.863)
2015
- Gladwell, P. W., Badlan, K., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2015. Direct and indirect benefits reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: qualitative exploration using patient interviews.. Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal 95(11), pp. 1518–1528. (10.2522/ptj.20140120)
- Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Muhammad, S. and Clark, E. 2015. Diagnosis, management and assessment of adults with joint hypermobility syndrome: a uk-wide survey of physiotherapy practice. Musculoskeletal Care 13(2), pp. 101-111. (10.1002/msc.1091)
- Terry, R. H., Palmer, S. T., Rimes, K. A., Clark, C. J. and Simmonds, J. V. 2015. Living with joint hypermobility syndrome: patient experiences of diagnosis, referral and self-care.. Family Practice 32(3), pp. 354-358. (10.1093/fampra/cmv026)
- Daffada, P., Walsh, N., McCabe, C. and Palmer, S. 2015. The impact of cortical remapping interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: A systematic review. Physiotherapy 101(1), pp. 25-33. (10.1016/j.physio.2014.07.002)
2014
- Palmer, S., Bailey, S., Barker, L., Barney, L. and Elliott, A. 2014. The effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for joint hypermobility syndrome: a systematic review. Physiotherapy 100(3), pp. 220-227. (10.1016/j.physio.2013.09.002)
- Palmer, S. 2014. Commentaries. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 21(2), pp. 67-67. (10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.2.67)
2013
- Walsh, N. et al. 2013. Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: a cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol. Physiotherapy 99(4), pp. 352-357. (10.1016/j.physio.2012.09.002)
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. and Dieppe, P. 2013. The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 21(9), pp. 1253-1256. (10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.008)
- Palmer, S., Domaille, M., Cramp, F., Walsh, N., Pollock, J., Kirwan, J. and Johnson, M. I. 2013. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Care and Research 66(3), pp. 387-394. (10.1002/acr.22147)
- Tobias, J. H., Deere, K., Palmer, S., Clark, E. M. and Clinch, J. 2013. Joint Hypermobility Is a Risk Factor for Musculoskeletal Pain During Adolescence: Findings of a Prospective Cohort Study. Arthritis and Rheumatism 65(4), pp. 1107-1115. (10.1002/art.37836)
- Smith, L. K., Cramp, F., Spencer, R. F., Palmer, S. and Coghill, N. 2013. Empirical support for radiographic review: a follow-up study of total hip arthroplasty.. Hip International 23(1), pp. 80-86. (10.5301/HIP.2012.9912)
2012
- Deere, K. C. et al. 2012. Obesity is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain in adolescents: findings from a population-based cohort. PAIN 153(9), pp. 1932-1938. (10.1016/j.pain.2012.06.006)
- Tan, C., Palmer, S. T. and Martin, D. J. 2012. The effect of stimulus number on the stability of responses for an extensive heat pain test.. Somatosensory and Motor Research 29(2), pp. 62-69. (10.3109/08990220.2012.671203)
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. D. and Dieppe, P. 2012. Somatosensory abnormalities in knee OA. Rheumatology 51(3), pp. 535-543. (10.1093/rheumatology/ker343)
2011
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. D. and Dieppe, P. 2011. Pain assessment: the relationship between pain thresholds and pain severity in osteoarthritis. Trials 12(S1), article number: A79. (10.1186/1745-6215-12-s1-a79)
- Clinch, J., Deere, K., Sayers, A., Palmer, S., Riddoch, C., Tobias, J. H. and Clark, E. M. 2011. Epidemiology of generalized joint laxity (hypermobility) in fourteen-year-old children from the UK: a population-based evaluation. Arthritis and Rheumatism 63(9), pp. 2819-2827. (10.1002/art.30435)
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. and Dieppe, P. 2011. Test-retest reliability of Quantitative Sensory Testing in knee osteoarthritis and healthy participants. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 19(6), pp. 655-658. (10.1016/j.joca.2011.02.009)
- Fatoye, F. A., Palmer, S., van der Linden, M., Rowe, P. J. and Macmillan, F. 2011. Gait kinematics and passive knee joint range of motion in children with hypermobility syndrome. Gait & Posture 33(3), pp. 447-451. (10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.12.022)
- Fatoye, F., Palmer, S., Macmillan, F., Rowe, P. and van der Linden, M. 2011. Pain intensity and quality of life perception in children with hypermobility syndrome. Rheumatology International 32(5), pp. 1277-1284. (10.1007/s00296-010-1729-2)
2010
- Smith, L. K., Cramp, F., Palmer, S., Coghill, N. and Spencer, R. F. 2010. Use of morphometry to quantify osteolysis after total hip arthroplasty. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 468(11), pp. 3077-3083. (10.1007/s11999-010-1377-6)
2009
- Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Propert, K. and Godfrey, H. 2009. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia: a preliminary efficacy and mechanisms-based investigation. Physiotherapy 95(3), pp. 185-191. (10.1016/j.physio.2009.04.008)
- Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J., Steedman, W. M. and Ravey, J. 2009. C- and Aδ-fibre mediated thermal perception: response to rate of temperature change using method of limits. Somatosensory and Motor Research 17(4), pp. 325-333. (10.1080/08990220020002033)
- Fatoye, F., Palmer, S., Macmillan, F., Rowe, P. and van der Linden, M. 2009. Proprioception and muscle torque deficits in children with hypermobility syndrome. Rheumatology 48(2), pp. 152-157. (10.1093/rheumatology/ken435)
2008
- Fatoye, F. A., Palmer, S. T., Macmillan, F., Rowe, P. J. and van der Linden, M. 2008. Repeatability of joint proprioception and muscle torque assessment in healthy children and in children diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome. Musculoskeletal Care 6(2), pp. 108-123. (10.1002/msc.127)
2007
- Tan, C., Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J. and Roche, P. A. 2007. Detection theory analysis of scaling and discrimination tasks: responses to noxious thermal stimuli. Perception and Psychophysics 69(6), pp. 994-1001. (10.3758/BF03193937)
2005
- Palmer, S. T. and Martin, D. J. 2005. Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals.. Somatosensory and Motor Research 22(4), pp. 327-334. (10.1080/08990220500420731)
- Martin, D. J. and Palmer, S. 2005. Soft tissue pain and physical therapy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine 6(1), pp. 23-25. (10.1383/anes.6.1.23.57140)
2004
- Whittingham, M., Palmer, S. and Macmillan, F. 2004. Effects of taping on pain and function in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 34(9), pp. 504-510. (10.2519/jospt.2004.34.9.504)
- Palmer, S., Martin, D., Steedman, W. and Ravey, J. 2004. Effects of electric stimulation on C and A delta fiber-mediated thermal perception thresholds. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 85(1), pp. 119-128. (10.1016/s0003-9993(03)00432-5)
1999
- Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J., Steedman, W. M. and Ravey, J. 1999. Alteration of interferential current and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation frequency: effects on nerve excitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 80(9), pp. 1065-1071. (10.1016/S0003-9993(99)90062-X)
- Ravey, J., Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J. and Steedman, W. M. 1999. Alteration of interferential current and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation frequency: Effects on nerve excitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 80(9), pp. 1065-1071. (10.1016/S0003-9993(99)90062-X)
Articles
- Evans, E., Palmer, S., Gambling, T., Sparkes, V. and Allen, D. 2024. Development of an aid to detect adult acetabular hip dysplasia (the ALPHA alert): a mixed methods study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 73, article number: 103157. (10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103157)
- Gilbey, M., Palmer, S., Newton, C., Moody, L., Maravic da Silva, K. and Taylor, N. 2024. Could extended reality haptics be used in healthcare education? A survey of healthcare students, educators, and clinicians. Journal of Workplace Learning 36(7), pp. 467-485. (10.1108/JWL-03-2024-0062)
- Silvester, L., Higo, A., Kearney, R. S., McWilliams, D. and Palmer, S. 2024. Key components of rehabilitation programmes for adults with complex fractures following traumatic injury: A scoping review. Injury 55(10), article number: 111801. (10.1016/j.injury.2024.111801)
- Khalid, T. et al. 2024. Prehabilitation for frail patients undergoing hip and knee replacement in the UK: Joint PREP feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 14(9), article number: e084678. (10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084678)
- Higo, A., Palmer, S., Liaghat, B., Tallis, J., Silvester, L. and Pearce, G. 2024. The effectiveness of conservative interventions on pain, function, and quality of life in adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and shoulder symptoms: A systematic review. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation 6(3), article number: 100360. (10.1016/j.arrct.2024.100360)
- Kneafsey, R. et al. 2024. Tailored leadership training in emergency medicine: qualitative exploration of the impact of the EMLeaders Programme on consultants and trainees in England. Emergency Medicine Journal (10.1136/emermed-2023-213868)
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J. M., Palmer, S., McNair, H. A. and Cramp, M. 2023. A thematic exploration of patient and radiation therapist solutions to improve comfort during radiotherapy: A qualitative study. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences 54(4), pp. 603-610. (10.1016/j.jmir.2023.07.008)
- Khalid, T. et al. 2023. Prehabilitation for frail patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement: protocol for the Joint PREP feasibility randomised controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 9, article number: 138. (10.1186/s40814-023-01363-6)
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J., Palmer, S., McNair, H. and Cramp, M. 2023. Identifying core components of a radiotherapy comfort intervention package using nominal group technique. Radiography 29(5), pp. 926-934. (10.1016/j.radi.2023.07.006)
- Alsiri, N., Alhadhoud, M., Alhumaid, A. and Palmer, S. 2023. Arabic translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility questionnaire. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes 7(1), article number: 59. (10.1186/s41687-023-00604-9)
- Palmer, S. et al. 2023. Nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions research capacities and cultures: a survey of staff within a university and acute healthcare organisation. BMC Health Services Research 23(1), article number: 647. (10.1186/s12913-023-09612-3)
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J. M., Palmer, S., McNair, H. A. and Cramp, M. 2023. Patient and therapeutic radiographer experiences of comfort during the radiotherapy pathway: A qualitative study. Radiography 29(S1), pp. 24-31. (10.1016/j.radi.2023.02.011)
- Alsiri, N., Alhadhoud, M., Alkatefi, T. and Palmer, S. 2023. The concomitant diagnosis of fibromyalgia and connective tissue disorders: A systematic review. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism 58, article number: 152127. (10.1016/j.semarthrit.2022.152127)
- Higo, A., Pearce, G., Palmer, S. and Grant, L. 2023. The value of dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses in the management of a complex hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos syndrome patient: A case report. Clinical Case Reports 11(1), article number: e6821. (10.1002/ccr3.6821)
- Alsiri, N. and Palmer, S. 2023. Biomechanical changes in the gastrocnemius medius–Achilles tendon complex in people with hypermobility spectrum disorders. Frontiers in Medicine 10, article number: 1062808. (10.3389/fmed.2023.1062808)
- Pearson, J. et al. 2022. A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 23(1), article number: 656. (10.1186/s12891-022-05529-w)
- Khan, A. J. et al. 2022. Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy. Clinical Rehabilitation 36(11), pp. 1424–1449. (10.1177/02692155221110727)
- Pearson, J. et al. 2022. P179 A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a fibromyalgia self-management programme in a community setting with a nested qualitative study. Rheumatology 61(Sup.1), article number: keac133.178. (10.1093/rheumatology/keac133.178)
- Gladwell, P., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2022. Foundational research could improve future transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation evaluations. Medicina 58(2), article number: 149. (10.3390/medicina58020149)
- Smith, L. K., Turner, E., Lenguerrand, E., Powell, J. and Palmer, S. 2021. Pilot study: Is a long‐term follow‐up service beneficial for patients undergoing revision hip replacement surgery?. Musculoskeletal Care 19(3), pp. 259-268. (10.1002/msc.1521)
- Neilson, V. and Palmer, S. 2021. The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary frailty team in reducing anticholinergic burden in frail older patients. Geriatric Nursing 42(4), pp. 943-947. (10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.029)
- Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T. and Palmer, S. 2021. Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): an analysis informed by behaviour change theory. Disability and Rehabilitation 44(18), pp. 5231-5240. (10.1080/09638288.2021.1933618)
- Alsiri, N. F., Alhadhoud, M. A., Al-Mukaimi, A. and Palmer, S. 2021. The effect of Mulligan's mobilization with movement following total knee arthroplasty: Protocol of a single‐blind randomized controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Care 19(1), pp. 20-27. (10.1002/msc.1503)
- Alsiri, N. F., Alhadhoud, M. A. and Palmer, S. 2021. The impact of the COVID-19 on research [Letter to the editor]. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 129, pp. 124-125. (10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.09.040)
- Walsh, N. et al. 2020. Facilitating activity and self-management for people with arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial.. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 50, pp. 1-7., article number: 102271. (10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102271)
- Alsiri, N., Cramp, M., Barnett, S. and Palmer, S. 2020. The effects of joint hypermobility syndrome on the kinematics and kinetics of the vertical jump test.. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology 55, pp. 1-9., article number: 102483. (10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102483)
- Walsh, N. et al. 2020. Facilitating activity and self-management for people with Arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 50, article number: 102271. (10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102271)
- Goldsworthy, S., Palmer, S., Latour, J., McNair, H. and Cramp, M. 2020. A systematic review of effectiveness of interventions applicable to radiotherapy that are administered to improve patient comfort, increase patient compliance, and reduce patient distress or anxiety. Radiography 26(4), pp. 314-324. (10.1016/j.radi.2020.03.002)
- Hammond, R., Stenner, R. and Palmer, S. 2020. What matters most: a qualitative study of person-centered physiotherapy practice in community rehabilitation. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 38(9), pp. 1207-1218. (10.1080/09593985.2020.1825577)
- Palmer, S., Davey, I., Oliver, L., Preece, A., Sowerby, L. and House, S. 2020. The effectiveness of conservative interventions for the management of syndromic hypermobility: a systematic literature review. Clinical Rheumatology 40(3), pp. 1113-1129. (10.1007/s10067-020-05284-0)
- Palmer, S., Denner, E., Riglar, M., Scannell, H., Webb, S. and Young, G. 2020. Response to “Quantitative measures of tissue mechanics to detect hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome and hypermobility syndrome disorders: a systematic review”. Clinical Rheumatology 39(8), pp. 2479-2479. (10.1007/s10067-020-05192-3)
- Paxton, D. M., Lewis, R., Palmer, S. and Clark, E. M. 2020. The effectiveness of group physiotherapy interventions for hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndrome (heds) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (hsd): a service evaluation project. Rheumatology 59(Supple), article number: keaa111.083,. (10.1093/rheumatology/keaa111.083)
- Skeates, J., Pearson, J., Derham, S. and Palmer, S. 2020. Evaluation of a 10-week progressive resistance training programme for people with inflammatory arthritis. Rheumatology 59, pp. 50-50. (10.1093/rheumatology/keaa111.084)
- Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T. and Palmer, S. 2020. The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Physical Therapy Reviews 24(1-2), pp. 12-28. (10.1080/10833196.2019.1590674)
- Alsiri, N., Al-Obaidi, S., Asbeutah, A. and Palmer, S. 2020. Intra-rater reliability and smallest detectable change of compression sonoelastography in quantifying the material properties of the musculoskeletal system. Journal of Anatomy 237(1), pp. 74-84. (10.1111/joa.13183)
- Alsiri, N., Cramp, M., Barnett, S. and Palmer, S. 2020. Gait biomechanics in joint hypermobility syndrome: a spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic analysis.. Musculoskeletal Care 18(3), pp. 301-314. (10.1002/msc.1461)
- Palmer, S., Denner, E., Riglar, M., Scannell, H., Webb, S. and Young, G. 2020. Quantitative measures of tissue mechanics to detect hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility syndrome disorders: a systematic review. Clinical Rheumatology 39(3), pp. 715-725. (10.1007/s10067-020-04939-2)
- Palmer, S., Macconnell, S. and Willmore, A. 2020. Ability of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility questionnaire to discriminate between people with and without Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: a known‐group validity study. Musculoskeletal Care 18(1), pp. 29-36. (10.1002/msc.1436)
- Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J., McNair, H., Palmer, S. and Cramp, M. 2020. A review of comfort interventions to promote patient comfort during radiotherapy.. Radiography 26(1) (10.1016/j.radi.2019.11.041)
- Palmer, S., Bailey, J., Brown, C., Jones, A. and McCabe, C. S. 2019. Sensory function and pain experience in arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia syndrome, and pain-free volunteers a cross-sectional study. Clinical Journal of Pain 35(11), pp. 894-900. (10.1097/AJP.0000000000000751)
- Lewis, J. S., Kellett, S., McCullough, R., Tapper, A., Tyler, C., Viner, M. and Palmer, S. 2019. Body perception disturbance and pain reduction in longstanding complex regional pain syndrome following a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. Pain Medicine 20(11), pp. 2213-2219. (10.1093/pm/pnz176)
- Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T. and Palmer, S. 2019. Understanding the psychosocial impact of joint hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type: a qualitative interview study. Disability and rehabilitation 43(6), pp. 795-804. (10.1080/09638288.2019.1641848)
- Burton, C., Doyle, E., Humber, K., Rouxel, C., Worner, S., Colman, R. and Palmer, S. 2019. The biopsychosocial barriers and enablers to being physically active following childbirth: a systematic literature review.. Physical Therapy Reviews 24(3-4), pp. 143-155. (10.1080/10833196.2019.1632049)
- Pearson, J., Lloyd, M., Bisset, M., Derham, S., Russell, J. and Palmer, S. 2019. An evaluation of a fibromyalgia exercise programme delivered in the United Kingdom National Health Service. Annals of the rheumatic diseases. ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES 78, pp. 1058-1058. (10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.1960)
- Palmer, S., Bridgeman, K., Di Pierro, I., Jones, R., Phillips, C. and Wilson, M. 2019. The views of people with joint hypermobility syndrome on its impact, management and the use of patient‐reported outcome measures. A thematic analysis of open‐ended questionnaire responses.. Musculoskeletal Care 17(2), pp. 183-193. (10.1002/msc.1387)
- Brun, C., Mercier, C., Grieve, S., Palmer, S., Bailey, J. and McCabe, C. S. 2019. Sensory disturbances induced by sensorimotor conflicts are higher in complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia compared to arthritis and healthy people, and positively relate to pain intensity. European Journal of Pain 23(3), pp. 483-494. (10.1002/ejp.1322)
- Gladwell, P. W., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2019. Matching the perceived benefits of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for chronic musculoskeletal pain against Patient Reported Outcome Measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Physiotherapy 106, pp. 128-135. (10.1016/j.physio.2019.01.017)
- Manns, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Clark, E. M. and Palmer, S. 2018. A qualitative evaluation of the appropriateness, validity, acceptability, feasibility and interpretability of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 38, pp. 69-76. (10.1016/j.msksp.2018.10.002)
- Alsiri, N., Al-Obaidi, S., Asbeutah, A., Almandeel, M. and Palmer, S. 2018. The impact of hypermobility spectrum disorders on musculoskeletal tissue stiffness: an exploration using strain elastography. Clinical Rheumatology 38(1), pp. 85-95. (10.1007/s10067-018-4193-0)
- Tingle, A., Bennett, O., Wallis, A. and Palmer, S. 2018. The links between Generalized Joint Laxity and the incidence, prevalence and severity of limb injuries related to physical exercise: a systematic literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews 23(4-5), pp. 259-272. (10.1080/10833196.2018.1481626)
- Stenner, R., Palmer, S. and Hammond, R. 2018. What matters most to people in musculoskeletal physiotherapy consultations? A qualitative study.. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 35, pp. 84-89. (10.1016/j.msksp.2018.03.005)
- Barrow, A., Palmer, S., Thomas, S., Guy, S., Botherton, J., Dear, L. and Pearson, J. 2018. Quality of web-based information for osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study. Physiotherapy 104(3), pp. 318-326. (10.1016/j.physio.2018.02.003)
- Palmer, S., Manns, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R. and Clark, E. 2017. Test-retest reliability and smallest detectable change of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility (BIoH) questionnaire.. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 32, pp. 64-69. (10.1016/j.msksp.2017.08.007)
- Palmer, S., Barnett, S., Cramp, M., Berry, A., Thomas, A. and Clark, E. M. 2017. Effects of postural taping on pain, function and quality of life following osteoporotic vertebral fractures-A feasibility trial.. Musculoskeletal Care 16(3), pp. 327-412. (10.1002/msc.1350)
- Stenner, R., Mitchell, T. and Palmer, S. 2017. The role of philosophical hermeneutics in contributing to an understanding of physiotherapy practice: a reflexive illustration. Physiotherapy 103(3), pp. 330-334. (10.1016/j.physio.2016.05.003)
- Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Gould, G. and Clark, E. 2017. Development and initial validation of the Bristol Impact of Hypermobility questionnaire.. Physiotherapy 103(2), pp. 186-192. (10.1016/j.physio.2016.04.002)
- Grieve, R. and Palmer, S. 2017. Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice. Physiotherapy 103(2), pp. 193-200. (10.1016/j.physio.2016.02.002)
- Smith, L. K., Lenguerrand, E., Blom, A., Powell, J. and Palmer, S. 2017. Protocol for follow up of hip arthroplasty in the long term: effect on revision (WHISTLER study).. Musculoskeletal Care 15(4), pp. 373-378. (10.1002/msc.1184)
- Stenner, R., Swinkels, A., Mitchell, T. and Palmer, S. 2016. Exercise prescription for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: a qualitative exploration of decision making in physiotherapy practice.. Physiotherapy 102(4), pp. 332-338. (10.1016/j.physio.2015.05.004)
- Stenner, R., Swinkels, A., Mitchell, T. and Palmer, S. 2016. Exercise prescription for non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP): a qualitative study of patients’ experiences of involvement in decision making.. Physiotherapy 102(4), pp. 339-344. (10.1016/j.physio.2015.08.005)
- Gladwell, P. W., Badlan, K., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2016. Problems, solutions, and strategies reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Qualitative exploration using patient interviews. Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal 96(7), pp. 1039-1048. (10.2522/ptj.20150272)
- Palmer, S. et al. 2016. The feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy for adults with joint hypermobility syndrome.. Health Technology Assessment 20(47), pp. 1-290. (10.3310/hta20470)
- Palmer, S., Terry, R., Rimes, K., Clark, C., Simmonds, J. and Horwood, J. 2016. Physiotherapy management of joint hypermobility syndrome - a focus group study of patient and health professional perspectives.. Physiotherapy 102(1), pp. 93-102. (10.1016/j.physio.2015.05.001)
- Hall, J., Llewellyn, A., Palmer, S., Rowett-Harris, J., Atkins, R. and McCabe, C. 2016. Sensorimotor dysfunction after limb fracture – An exploratory study. European Journal of Pain 20(9), pp. 1402-1412. (10.1002/ejp.863)
- Gladwell, P. W., Badlan, K., Cramp, F. and Palmer, S. 2015. Direct and indirect benefits reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: qualitative exploration using patient interviews.. Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal 95(11), pp. 1518–1528. (10.2522/ptj.20140120)
- Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Muhammad, S. and Clark, E. 2015. Diagnosis, management and assessment of adults with joint hypermobility syndrome: a uk-wide survey of physiotherapy practice. Musculoskeletal Care 13(2), pp. 101-111. (10.1002/msc.1091)
- Terry, R. H., Palmer, S. T., Rimes, K. A., Clark, C. J. and Simmonds, J. V. 2015. Living with joint hypermobility syndrome: patient experiences of diagnosis, referral and self-care.. Family Practice 32(3), pp. 354-358. (10.1093/fampra/cmv026)
- Daffada, P., Walsh, N., McCabe, C. and Palmer, S. 2015. The impact of cortical remapping interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: A systematic review. Physiotherapy 101(1), pp. 25-33. (10.1016/j.physio.2014.07.002)
- Palmer, S., Bailey, S., Barker, L., Barney, L. and Elliott, A. 2014. The effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for joint hypermobility syndrome: a systematic review. Physiotherapy 100(3), pp. 220-227. (10.1016/j.physio.2013.09.002)
- Palmer, S. 2014. Commentaries. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 21(2), pp. 67-67. (10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.2.67)
- Walsh, N. et al. 2013. Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: a cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol. Physiotherapy 99(4), pp. 352-357. (10.1016/j.physio.2012.09.002)
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. and Dieppe, P. 2013. The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 21(9), pp. 1253-1256. (10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.008)
- Palmer, S., Domaille, M., Cramp, F., Walsh, N., Pollock, J., Kirwan, J. and Johnson, M. I. 2013. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Care and Research 66(3), pp. 387-394. (10.1002/acr.22147)
- Tobias, J. H., Deere, K., Palmer, S., Clark, E. M. and Clinch, J. 2013. Joint Hypermobility Is a Risk Factor for Musculoskeletal Pain During Adolescence: Findings of a Prospective Cohort Study. Arthritis and Rheumatism 65(4), pp. 1107-1115. (10.1002/art.37836)
- Smith, L. K., Cramp, F., Spencer, R. F., Palmer, S. and Coghill, N. 2013. Empirical support for radiographic review: a follow-up study of total hip arthroplasty.. Hip International 23(1), pp. 80-86. (10.5301/HIP.2012.9912)
- Deere, K. C. et al. 2012. Obesity is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain in adolescents: findings from a population-based cohort. PAIN 153(9), pp. 1932-1938. (10.1016/j.pain.2012.06.006)
- Tan, C., Palmer, S. T. and Martin, D. J. 2012. The effect of stimulus number on the stability of responses for an extensive heat pain test.. Somatosensory and Motor Research 29(2), pp. 62-69. (10.3109/08990220.2012.671203)
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. D. and Dieppe, P. 2012. Somatosensory abnormalities in knee OA. Rheumatology 51(3), pp. 535-543. (10.1093/rheumatology/ker343)
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. D. and Dieppe, P. 2011. Pain assessment: the relationship between pain thresholds and pain severity in osteoarthritis. Trials 12(S1), article number: A79. (10.1186/1745-6215-12-s1-a79)
- Clinch, J., Deere, K., Sayers, A., Palmer, S., Riddoch, C., Tobias, J. H. and Clark, E. M. 2011. Epidemiology of generalized joint laxity (hypermobility) in fourteen-year-old children from the UK: a population-based evaluation. Arthritis and Rheumatism 63(9), pp. 2819-2827. (10.1002/art.30435)
- Wylde, V., Palmer, S., Learmonth, I. and Dieppe, P. 2011. Test-retest reliability of Quantitative Sensory Testing in knee osteoarthritis and healthy participants. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 19(6), pp. 655-658. (10.1016/j.joca.2011.02.009)
- Fatoye, F. A., Palmer, S., van der Linden, M., Rowe, P. J. and Macmillan, F. 2011. Gait kinematics and passive knee joint range of motion in children with hypermobility syndrome. Gait & Posture 33(3), pp. 447-451. (10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.12.022)
- Fatoye, F., Palmer, S., Macmillan, F., Rowe, P. and van der Linden, M. 2011. Pain intensity and quality of life perception in children with hypermobility syndrome. Rheumatology International 32(5), pp. 1277-1284. (10.1007/s00296-010-1729-2)
- Smith, L. K., Cramp, F., Palmer, S., Coghill, N. and Spencer, R. F. 2010. Use of morphometry to quantify osteolysis after total hip arthroplasty. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 468(11), pp. 3077-3083. (10.1007/s11999-010-1377-6)
- Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Propert, K. and Godfrey, H. 2009. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia: a preliminary efficacy and mechanisms-based investigation. Physiotherapy 95(3), pp. 185-191. (10.1016/j.physio.2009.04.008)
- Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J., Steedman, W. M. and Ravey, J. 2009. C- and Aδ-fibre mediated thermal perception: response to rate of temperature change using method of limits. Somatosensory and Motor Research 17(4), pp. 325-333. (10.1080/08990220020002033)
- Fatoye, F., Palmer, S., Macmillan, F., Rowe, P. and van der Linden, M. 2009. Proprioception and muscle torque deficits in children with hypermobility syndrome. Rheumatology 48(2), pp. 152-157. (10.1093/rheumatology/ken435)
- Fatoye, F. A., Palmer, S. T., Macmillan, F., Rowe, P. J. and van der Linden, M. 2008. Repeatability of joint proprioception and muscle torque assessment in healthy children and in children diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome. Musculoskeletal Care 6(2), pp. 108-123. (10.1002/msc.127)
- Tan, C., Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J. and Roche, P. A. 2007. Detection theory analysis of scaling and discrimination tasks: responses to noxious thermal stimuli. Perception and Psychophysics 69(6), pp. 994-1001. (10.3758/BF03193937)
- Palmer, S. T. and Martin, D. J. 2005. Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals.. Somatosensory and Motor Research 22(4), pp. 327-334. (10.1080/08990220500420731)
- Martin, D. J. and Palmer, S. 2005. Soft tissue pain and physical therapy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine 6(1), pp. 23-25. (10.1383/anes.6.1.23.57140)
- Whittingham, M., Palmer, S. and Macmillan, F. 2004. Effects of taping on pain and function in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 34(9), pp. 504-510. (10.2519/jospt.2004.34.9.504)
- Palmer, S., Martin, D., Steedman, W. and Ravey, J. 2004. Effects of electric stimulation on C and A delta fiber-mediated thermal perception thresholds. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 85(1), pp. 119-128. (10.1016/s0003-9993(03)00432-5)
- Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J., Steedman, W. M. and Ravey, J. 1999. Alteration of interferential current and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation frequency: effects on nerve excitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 80(9), pp. 1065-1071. (10.1016/S0003-9993(99)90062-X)
- Ravey, J., Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J. and Steedman, W. M. 1999. Alteration of interferential current and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation frequency: Effects on nerve excitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 80(9), pp. 1065-1071. (10.1016/S0003-9993(99)90062-X)
Monographs
- Adegboye, A., Bayes, N., Chauntry, A., Lees-Deutsch, L., Khan, M., Kneafsey, R. and Palmer, S. 2023. National evaluation of the Professional Nurse Advocate Programme in England: SUSTAIN: Supervision, support, advocacy for improvement in nursing, mixed methods study. Project Report. Coventry: Coventry University.
Research
My primary research interests are in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders, including hypermobility-related disorders, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
My research has been funded by a range of sources, including Arthritis Research UK, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust, National Osteoporosis Society, NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme, NIHR Research for Patient Benefit and the Physiotherapy Research Foundation.
Ongoing and recently completed funded research includes:
- A randomised controlled feasibility trial of a prehabilitation intervention in frail older people undergoing total hip or knee replacement [NIHR Research for Patient Benefit Programme]
- HoPES (Hope and Prepare Effectively for Surgery): Personalised self-management for managing hip and knee replacement wait lists. [Innovate UK, SBRI: Healthy Ageing scaling social ventures]
- Development and evaluation of a rehabilitation programme for people with complex fractures following traumatic injury [HEE/NIHR Doctoral Clinical Practitioner and Academic Fellowship]
- Exploration of patient-reported outcome measures in young, active people who are at risk of developing or who already have early knee osteoarthritis [HEE/NIHR ICA Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship]
- Professional Nurse Advocate Programme Evaluation [NHS England and NHS Improvement]
- Evaluation of the Emergency Medicine (HM) Leaders Programme [Health Education England]
- The effect of Mulligan knee mobilization with movement approach on acute Total Knee Arthroplasty, randomized clinical trial [Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences]
Biography
I completed my training as a physiotherapist at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 1994. I worked clinically for 3 years, at Morriston Hospital/Morriston Hospital in Swansea and Aintree Hospitals in Liverpool, before returning to Queen Margaret to undertake my PhD. I joined the academic staff in 1999 and was appointed Head of Physiotherapy in 2003.
In 2005 I joined the University of the West of England, Bristol, fulfilling a number of roles, including Principal Lecturer, Associate Professor and Associate Head of Department (Research & Knowledge Exchange). I was appointed as Professor of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in 2012.
In 2021, I was appointed Professor of Allied Health and part of the leadership team for the 'Centre for Care Excellence', a joint initiative between Coventry University and University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust. I retain a Visiting Professor role at Coventry University.
I joined Cardiff University as Professor of Physiotherapy in February 2023.
Supervisions
I am an experienced postgraduate research supervisor, with 13 successful completions. My previous supervisees have been from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including Bioengineering, Health Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Therapeutic Radiography.
I would very much welcome applications from prospective PhD students who are interested in researching the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Ongoing PhD supervision includes:
- Rehabilitation for people with complex fractures following traumatic injury
- Dynamic orthoses for shoulder symptoms in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs)
- Comfort interventions for cancer patients receiving radiotherapy
Past projects
The following are the titles of PGR degree theses that I have successfully supervised to completion:
- The psychological impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Getting better after a hip fracture
- Exercise on Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in patients with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): From hospital to home
- The impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in adults
- Exploring biographical and occupational disruption and reconstruction in men with CFS/ME
- ‘Conversation is a two-way process’. Introducing conversation partner training in aphasia in Dutch rehabilitation practice
- Physiotherapists’ and patients’ beliefs regarding exercise prescription for persistent non-specific low back pain
- A pilot, clinical trial of a psycho-educational nursing intervention in patients receiving an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Measuring the benefits of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and TENS-like devices: integrating the user's perspective with evidence-based medicine
- Development of essential criteria for hip arthroplasty review
- Thermal perception related to pain experience after stroke
- Nociceptive discriminability and response bias in healthy individuals and patients with low back pain: a signal detection theory analysis
- Developing an assessment strategy for children diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome (HMS)