Research & evidence

The Performance Matrix® is built on more than 30 years of research into movement control. Publications and proceedings associated with the Comera Movement Science team are listed below, newest first.

// 211 records · 108 publications, 103 proceedings · 1985–2025

2025

  • PublicationMomeni, G., Tabatabaei, A., Kajbafvala, M., Amroodi, M. N., & Blandford, L. · 2025

    Individualized Versus General Exercise Therapy in People With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 106(1), 1-13.

2024

  • PublicationBarreiro-Marinho, P., & Gine-Garriga, M. · 2024

    Screening For Loss Of Movement Choices In Full-time Pre-professional Ballet Dancers Using The Foundation Matrix To Inform Health Of Movement And Identify High-risk Areas

    Congresso Internacional De Fisioterapia, 29-30, November 2024, Barcelona. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.31607.74404

  • PublicationTabatabaei, A., Shahsaheb, S., Seyyedi, A., Salehi, R., Pezeshk, A. F., & Blandford, L. · 2024

    Observational assessment for determining shoulder fault movements before and after corrective education in participants with chronic shoulder pain: Concurrent validity study

    Journal of Hand Therapy, 37(3), 405-411.

2023

  • PublicationRussek, L. N., Block, N. P., Byrne, E., Chalela, S., Chan, C., Comerford, M., Frost, N., Hennessey, S., McCarthy, A., Nicholson, L. L., Parry, J., Simmonds, J., Stott, P. J., Thomas, L., Treleaven, J., Wagner, W., & Hakim, A. · 2023

    Presentation and physical therapy management of upper cervical instability in patients with symptomatic generalized joint hypermobility: International expert consensus recommendations

    Frontiers in medicine, 9, 1072764. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.1072764

2022

  • PublicationBlandford, L, Robinson, J. · 2022

    Kinetic control course at pace rehabilitation

    British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Limb Absence Rehabilitation, Spring, 57, 36-38.

  • PublicationBlandford, L., Cushion, E, & Mahaffey, R. · 2022

    Segmental and intersegmental coordination characteristics of a cognitive movement control test: quantifying loss of movement choices

    Biomechanics, 2, 213-234.

  • PublicationMahaffey, R., Le Warne, M., Blandford, L., & Morrison, S. C. · 2022

    Age-related changes in three-dimensional foot motion during barefoot walking in children aged between 7 and 11 years old

    Gait & Posture, 95, 38-43.

2021

  • PublicationMottram S · 2021

    The health of movement recognising movement choices in individuals for long-term health

    Doctoral dissertation, University of Southampton

2020

  • PublicationMottram S, Blandford L · 2020

    Assessment of movement coordination strategies to inform health of movement and guide retraining interventions

    Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 45, 102100

2019

  • ProceedingBlandford L, Mahaffey R · 2019

    Nordic Curl Hamstring Activation Indicates Presence Of Injury History

    Isokinetic Medicine Group Conference, London, United Kingdom, April

  • PublicationMottram S, Warner M, B Booysen N, Bahain-Steenman K, Stokes M · 2019

    Retraining in a Female Elite Rower with Persistent Symptoms Post-Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: a Proof-of-Concept Case Report

    J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2019, 4(2), 24

  • ProceedingRoussel N, Nijs J, Truijen S, Stassijns G, Mottram S, Van Moorsel A · 2019

    Altered motor control patterns of the lumbopelvic region are able to predict musculoskeletal symptoms and injuries in dancers

    Proceedings World Congress on Low Back Pain, Barcelona

2018

  • PublicationBlandford L, McNeill W, Charvet I · 2018

    Can we spread the risk? A demand-share perspective to sustained hamstring health - Practical examples

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies

  • PublicationBlandford L, McNeill W, Charvet I · 2018

    Can we spread the risk? A demand-share perspective to sustained hamstring health

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies

  • PublicationBlandford L, Theis N, Charvet I, Mahaffey R · 2018

    Is neuromuscular inhibition detectable in elite footballers during the Nordic hamstring exercise?

    Clinical Biomechanics 58:39-43

  • PublicationDingenen B, Blandford L, Comerford M, Staes F, Mottram S · 2018

    The assessment of movement health in clinical practice: A multidimensional perspective

    Physical Therapy in Sport

  • ProceedingLüttges C · 2018

    Lateral Hip Pain Review - What Do We Know?

    XXI National Physiotherapy Congress, La Serena, Chile, 6-8 September

  • PublicationWarner M, Wilson D, Heller M, Wood D, Worsley P, Mottram S, Webborn N, Veeger D, Batt M · 2018

    Scapular kinematics in professional wheelchair tennis players

    Clin Biomech 53:7-13

  • PublicationWebb N, Rowsome K, Ewings S, Comerford M, Stokes M, Mottram S · 2018

    A 'Movement Screening Test' of Functional Control Ability in Female Recreation Golfers and Non-Golfers over the Age of 80 Years: A Reliability Study

    J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2018, 3(4), 54

2017

  • ProceedingBooysen N, Warner M, Gimpel M, Comerford M, Mottram S, Stokes M · 2017

    Movement Screening In Young Academy Footballers: Altered Movement Patterns Compared To The Benchmark

    World Congress of Physical Therapy, Cape Town, South Africa, 2-4 July

  • PublicationChaitow L, Chaitow S, Lowe W, McNeill W, Mottram S, Myers TW, Seffinger M · 2017

    Palpation and Assessment in Manual Therapy - Fourth Edition

    Handspring Publishing

  • PublicationMcNeill W, Mottram S · 2017

    Evaluating Movement in Palpation and Assessment in Manual Therapy - Learning the art and refining your skills

    Edited by Leon Chaitow, Handspring Publishing 4th Edition

  • PublicationRajasekar, S, Bangera R, Sekaran P · 2017

    Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of a movement control test in shoulder

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies

  • ProceedingWarner M, Wilson D, Heller M, Wood D, Worsley P, Mottram S, WebbornN, Veeger D, Batt M · 2017

    Scapular Kinematics During Scapular Plane Humeral Elevation In Professional Wheelchair Tennis Players

    BASES Biomechanics Interst Group Portsmouth, UK April

2016

  • ProceedingBlandford L, Pedersen C, Mottram S · 2016

    Above And Beyond Biceps Femoris: Employment Of Muscle Synergy Assessment To Guide ‘Return To Play’ Following Biceps Femoris Injury

    Football Medicine Strategies, London, United Kingdom, April

  • PublicationComerford M · 2016

    Exercise Therapy: Spine

    Chapter 63 In textbook of Musculoskeletal Medicine (Eds. Hutson M & Ward A) Oxford University Press

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 2016

    Exercise therapy: Spine Chapter 63 In textbook of Musculoskeletal Medicine (Eds. Hutson M & Ward A)

    Oxford University Press

  • PublicationDe Bernardo N, Barrios C, Vera P, Laiz C, Hadala M · 2016

    Incidence and risk for traumatic and overuse injuries in top-level road cyclists.

    J Sports Sci. 2012;30(10):1047-53. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.687112. Epub 2012 May 16.

  • PublicationMcNeill W, Pedersen C · 2016

    Dynamic Tape. Is it all about controlling load?

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies

  • PublicationRowsome K, Comerford M, Mottram S, Samuel D, Stokes M · 2016

    Movement control testing of older people in community settings: description of a screening tool and intra-rater reliability

    Working Papers in the Health Sciences 2016; 1:15 Spring: 1-12

  • PublicationWebb A, O'Sullivan E, Stokes M, Mottram S · 2016

    A novel cadaveric study of the morphometry of the serratus anterior muscle: one part, two parts, three parts, four?

    Anat Sci Int (2016)

2015

  • PublicationBarrios C, Bernardo ND, Vera P, Laiz C, Hadala M · 2015

    Changes in sports injuries incidence over time in world-class road cyclists.

    Int J Sports Med. 2015 Mar;36(3):241-8. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1389983. Epub 2014 Nov 6

  • ProceedingBlandford L · 2015

    The Science Behind The Performance Matrix; A Constraints & Movement Health Based Perspective On The Movement Analysis System

    The 2015 Sports Science Summit, United Kingdom, Jan 2015

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2015

    About eccentric exercise

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 19: 553-557

  • PublicationMcNeill W, Blandford L · 2015

    Movement Health

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 19: 150-159

  • PublicationMischiati C, Comerford M, Gosford E, Swart J, Ewings S, Botha N, Stokes M, Mottram S · 2015

    Intra And Inter-Rater Reliability of Screening For Movement Impairments: Movement Control Tests from The Foundation Matrix

    Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 14, 427-440

  • ProceedingMottram S · 2015

    A Constraints Based Perspective On Movement Analysis

    Finnish Sports Physiotherapist Association 20-22 March Helsinki

  • ProceedingMottram S, Warner M, Steenman K, Botha N, Stokes M · 2015

    Movement Control Retraining In An Elite Rower With Persistent Pain Post Arthroscopy For Femoroacetabular Impingement: Proof Of Concept Case Report

    World Congress Physical Therapy 201

2014

  • PublicationBlandford, L · 2014

    Injury Prevention and Movement Control: How to Remain Active and Injury Free - Volume 1: Core Concepts and Posture

    Central YMCA Health & Fitness Guides

  • PublicationBlandford, L · 2014

    Injury Prevention and Movement Control: How to Remain Active and Injury Free - Volume 2: Warm Up, Flexibility and Resistance Training

    Central YMCA Health & Fitness Guides

  • PublicationBotha N, Warner M, Gimpel M, Mottram S, Comerford M, Stokes · 2014

    Movement patterns during a Small Knee Bend test in Academy Footballers with Femoroacteabular impingement (FAI)

    Working Papers in Health Sciences 1:10 Winter 2014

  • ProceedingBotha N, Warner M, Gimpel M, Mottram S, Comerford M, Stokes M · 2014

    Uncontrolled Movement During A Small Knee Bend Test In Young Footballers With Femoroacetabular Impingement (Fai): Pilot Case Studies

    19th Annual Conference of the European College of Sport Science in Amsterdam July 2-5, 2014 Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • PublicationHadala M, Gryckiewicz S · 2014

    Movement pattern and muscle balance as a source of lumbar spine health according to the concept of Kinetic Control Review Polish Annuals of Medicine, Volume 21, Issue 2, September 2014, Pages 152-157

  • PublicationHadala M, Gryckiewicz S · 2014

    The effectiveness of lumbar extensor training: local stabilization or dynamic strengthening exercises. A review of literature.

    Ortop Traumatol Rehabil.

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2014

    Are movement screens relevant for Pilates, circus or dance?

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 19: 469-476

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2014

    The Double Knee Swing Test - a practical example of The Performance Matrix Movement Screen

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 18: 447-481

  • ProceedingMottram S · 2014

    Altering Movement Patterns

    BASEM/FSEM Annual Conference Edinburgh October

  • ProceedingMottram S · 2014

    Moving Well - Identifying And Retraining Movement Impairments To Optimise Function

    Physiotherapy UK Conference

  • ProceedingMottram S, Barr A, Comerford M · 2014

    Movement Restricitions Are Associated With Poor Movement Control In Footballers

    International Conference of Sport Rehabilitation and Traumatology, Milan, Italy

  • PublicationStruyf F, Nijs J, Meeus M, Roussel N, Mottram S, Truijen S, Meeusen R. · 2014

    Does scapular positioning predict shoulder pain in recreational overhead athletes?

    Int J Sports Med. 2014 Jan;35(1):75-82

2013

  • PublicationBlandford L · 2013

    Movement Screening: a film or a photo?

    ultra-FIT Magazine Feb/March 2013 88-89

  • ProceedingBlomster A, Pedersen C, Ramussen-Barr E · 2013

    Movement Control Among Young Male Soccer Players, Measured With The Matrix Movement & Performance Screen, Before And After Training Intervention Of 11 Weeks

    Physios in Sport Conference 2013, Glasgow, UK

  • PublicationCzaprowski D, Afeltowicz A, Gebicka A, Pawlowska P, Kedra A, Barrios C, Hadala M · 2013

    Abdominal muscle EMG-activity during bridge exercises on stable and unstable surfaces.

    Phys Ther Sport. 2014 Aug;15(3):162-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2013.09.003. Epub 2013 Sep 27.

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2013

    Pilates: Range beyond neutral Prevention & Rehabilitation: Editorial

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 18: 119-123

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2013

    Pilates: Ranging Beyond Neutral - A Practical Discussion Prevention & Rehabilitation: Practical Exercise Sequence

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 18: 124-129

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2013

    Pilates: Ranging beyond neutral - A practical discussion

    Prevention & Rehabilitation: Practical exercise sequence Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 18: 124-129

  • PublicationMcNeill W, Blandford L · 2013

    Pilates: Applying progression and goal achievement. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 17(3), 371-375.

  • ProceedingMottram S · 2013

    Solutions For Managing Movement - Targeting The Impairment The Olive Sands Memorial Lecture

    PhysioFirst Conference UK Rehabilitation: What works and how to do it 26 - 28th April

  • PublicationWarner MB, Whatling G, Worsley PR, Mottram S, Chappell PH, Holt CA, Stokes MJ · 2013

    Objective classification of scapular kinematics in participants with movement faults of the scapula on clinical assessment

    Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2013 Oct 25. [Epub ahead of print]

2012

  • PublicationComerford M, Mottram S · 2012

    Kinetic Control: The Management of Uncontrolled Movement

    Elsevier Australia

  • PublicationMcKinnon G, Comerford M · 2012

    Hurdle Performance: lead arm technique advancement

    Modern Athlete & Coach 50(1)Jan 2012: 26-29

  • ProceedingMottram S · 2012

    Scapular Impairments: Managing Movement At Turning To Upper Torso: Movement & Function In Neck And Shoulder

    Swedish OMT and Sport Medicine Conference 27 - 28 April

  • ProceedingMottram S, Barr A, Roussel N, Comerford M · 2012

    History Of Hamstring Injuries Is Associated With Poor Control Of Lumbar Extension

    Football Medicine Strategies for Knee Injuries International Conference on Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology Isokinetic 2012 Conference, Stamford Bridge Stadium, Chelsea FC, London UK

  • ProceedingMottram S, Comerford M, Morrissey D, Worsley P, Warner M, Hermens H, Carr A, Cooper C, Stokes M · 2012

    Early Cessation Of Muscle Activity During A Motor Control Test Of The Scapula In People With Shoulder Impingement

    At XIX Biennial International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK) Congress, Brisbane, Australia July 19-21

  • ProceedingMottram S, Comerford M, Worsley,P, Warner M, Morrissey D, Stokes M · 2012

    Comparison Of Clinical And Objective Measurements Of Scapula Orientation During A Test Of Motor Control

    IFOMPT Quebec, Canada Sept 30- Oct 5

  • ProceedingRashid S, Raja H, Comerford M, Mottram S, Morrissey D · 2012

    Reliability & Validity Of Tests From The Foundation Movement & Perfromance Screen

    International Conference on Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology, Football Medicine Strategies for Knee Injuries. Isokinetic Conference, London UK 21-22 April

  • PublicationRoussel N, De Kooning M, Schutt A, Mottram S, Truijen S, Nijs J, Daenen L · 2012

    Motor control and low back pain in dancers

    International Journal of Sports Medicine in Press Int J Sports Med. 2013 Feb;34(2):138-4

  • ProceedingStruyf F, Nijs J, Mollekens S, Jeurissen I, Truijen S, Mottram S, Meeusen R · 2012

    Scapular-focused treatment in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

    Clinical Rheumatology 2012 DOI 10.1007/s10067-012-2093-2

  • PublicationStruyf F, Nijs J, Mottram S, Roussel N, Cools A, Meeusen R · 2012

    Clinical assessment of the scapula: a review of the literature

    Br J Sports Med 0:1-8

  • ProceedingWarner M, Worsley P, Mottram S, Veeger D, Cooper C, Carr A, Stokes M · 2012

    Effects Of Motor Control Retraining Exercises On Scapular Kinematics: 14 Week Follow-Up

    9th International Conference International Shoulder Group 22-24 Aug, Aberystwyth, UK

  • ProceedingWorsley P, Mottram S, Warner M, Hermens H, Veegar D, Cooper C, Carr A, Stokes M · 2012

    Assessment Of The Recover Mechanisms Afer A Motor Control Intervention In Young Adults With Shoulder Impingement

    At Physiological Society Conference Edinburgh, UK 2-5 July

  • ProceedingWorsley P, Mottram S, Warner M, Morrissey D, Gadola S, Carr A, Cooper C · 2012

    Clinical Outcomes Following Motor Control Rehabilitation For Shoulder Impingement

    Rheumatology, 51, supplement 3, 95

  • PublicationWorsley P, Warner M, Mottram S, Gadola S, Veeger H, Hermens H, Morrissey D, Little P, Cooper C, Carr A, Stokes M · 2012

    Motor control retraining exercises for shoulder impingement: effects on function, muscle activation, and biomechanics in young adults

    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Apr;22(4):e11-9

2011

  • ProceedingComerford M, Mottram S · 2011

    An Online Movement & Performance Screen To Identify And Classify Uncontrolled Movement

    At WCPT Amsterdam, Holland 20-23 June

  • PublicationHelgadottir H, Kristjansson E, Mottram S, Karduna A, Jonsson H Jr · 2011

    Altered alignment of the shoulder girdle and cervical spine in patients with insidious onset neck pain and whiplash-associated disorder

    J Appl Biomech. 27, 3 181-91

  • ProceedingMottram S, Warner M, Chappell P, Morrissey D, Stokes M · 2011

    Resting And Therapist-Corrected Orientation Of The Scapula In People With And Without A History Of Shoulder Pain

    At WCPT Amsterdam, Holland 20-23 June

  • ProceedingMottram S, Warner M, Stokes M · 2011

    Retraining Uncontrolled Movement Of The Scapula: A Single Case Study

    World Congress of Physical Therapy, Amsterdam, Holland 20-23 June

  • ProceedingRaja H, Comerford M, Mottram S, Europeo M, Barton C, Rashid S, Morrissey D · 2011

    Construct Validity Of Four Novel Upper Limb Functional Tests From The Performance Matrix

    BASEM UKSEM 2011 London UK

  • PublicationStruyf F, Nijs J, Baeyens JP, Mottram S, Meeusen R · 2011

    Scapular positioning and movement in unimpaired shoulders, shoulder impingement syndrome, and glenohumeral instability

    Scand J Med Sci Sports. 21(3):352-8

  • PublicationStruyf F, Nijs J, Horsten S, Mottram S, Truijen S, Meeusen R · 2011

    Scapular positioning and motor control in children and adults: a laboratory study using clinical measures

    Manual Therapy. 16,2 155-60

  • ProceedingWarner M, Whatling G, Worsley P, Mottram S, Chappell P, Holt C, Stokes M · 2011

    A Novel Approach To The Classification Of Scapular Kinematics

    In, 23rd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, 03-07 Jul 2pp

2010

  • PublicationBarrios C, Hadala M, Almansa I, Bosch-Morell F, Palanca JM, Romero FJ. · 2010

    Metabolic muscle damage and oxidative stress markers in an America's Cup yachting crew.

    Eur J Appl Physiol. 2011 Jul;111(7):1341-50. doi: 10.1007/s00421-010-1762-6. Epub 2010 Dec 10.

  • PublicationHadala M, Cebolla A, Banos R, Barrios C. · 2010

    Mood profile of an America's Cup team: relationship with muscle damage and injuries.

    Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010 Jul;42(7):1403-8. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181cd5cb9.

  • PublicationHelgadottir H, Kristjansson E, Mottram S, Karduna A, Jonsson H · 2010

    Altered scapular orientation during arm elevation in patients with insidious onset neck pain and whiplash associated disorder

    J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 40, 12, 784-91

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2010

    About Prevention

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 14: 289-293

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2010

    Core stability is a subset of motor control

    Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, Vol 14: 80-83

  • ProceedingPedersen P · 2010

    Uncontrolled Movement Of The Lumbar Spine - A Missing Piece Of The Puzzle?

    Scottish Osteopathic Society Annual General Meeting, Edinburgh UK, 11-12 September

  • ProceedingSchoolmeesters K · 2010

    Uncontrolled Movement: Pain And Recurrence Of Pain

    Movements in Manual Therapy - Dutch Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Association (NAOMT) in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam 26 - 27 November

  • PublicationStruyf F, Nijs J, De Graeve J, Mottram S, Meeusen R · 2010

    Scapular positioning in overhead athletes with and without shoulder pain: a case-control study

    Scand J Med Sci Sports 21(6):809-18

  • ProceedingWebb A, O'Sullivan E, Mottram S, Stokes M · 2010

    Mapping Trapezius Muscle Morphology To Scrutinise Current Protocols For Surface Electromyography Electrode Placement

    British Assoc of Clinical Anatomists Conference Abstract in Clinical Anatomy 2011 24(4) 527–538

2009

  • ProceedingBarr A · 2009

    A Comparison Of Two Styles Of The Football Instep Kick And Their Relationship To Lumbopelvic Stability

    3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction in Edinburgh, UK, 30 October - 1 November

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2009

    Linking Therapeutic Exercises To Diagnostic Frameworks: A Clinical Decision Making Paradigm

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Bodyworks, Singapore

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2009

    Musculo-Skeletal Screening: Evidence & Implications For Pain & Injury Recurrence In Sport

    38th Annual SMA Queensland State Conference, Twin Waters, Australia, Feb 7-8

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2009

    Recurrence Of Injury And Pain In Sport – What’S Missing? (Guest Lecture)

    3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction Edinburgh, UK, 30 October - 1 November

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2009

    Rotatory Control Of The Lower Quadrant (Assessment: Alignment Implications & Dynamic Functional Testing)

    Keynote address, The Lower Extremety International Conference, Boston North East Seminars - Seminar Series, USA, June 12-13

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2009

    Rotatory Control Of The Lower Quadrant (Treatment: Functionally Linking Dynamic Control Of The Pelvis, Hip, Knee & Foot)

    The Lower Extremity International Conference, Boston North East Seminars - Seminar Series, USA, Jun 12-13

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2009

    The Truth About Transversus Abdominis (& Other Local Stability Muscles) - Clinical Application Of The Research

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Skodsborg, Denmark, Feb 25

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2009

    Uncontrolled Movement: Evidence And Application To Prevention Of Recurrence In Sport

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Sports Physiotherapy Title Holders Lecture, Australia, May 18

  • PublicationHadala M, Barrios C. · 2009

    Different strategies for sports injury prevention in an America's Cup yachting crew.

    Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Aug;41(8):1587-96. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31819c0de7.

  • PublicationHadala M, Barrios C. · 2009

    Sports injuries in an America's Cup yachting crew: A 4-year epidemiological study covering the 2007 challenge.

    J Sports Sci. 2009 May;27(7):711-7. doi: 10.1080/02640410902785487.

  • ProceedingMottram S, Warner M, Chappell P, Morrissey D, M Stokes · 2009

    Impaired Control Of Scapular Rotation During A Clinical Dissociation Test In People With A History Of Shoulder Pain

    3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction Edinburgh, UK, 30 October - 1 November

  • PublicationMottram SL, Woledge RC, Morrissey D · 2009

    Motion analysis study of a scapular orientation exercise and subjects' ability to learn the exercise

    Manual Therapy 14 (1):13-8

  • ProceedingRoussel N, Daenen L, Vissers D, Lambeets D, Schutt A, Van Moorsel A, Mottram S · 2009

    Motor Control And Physical Fitness Training To Prevent Msculoskeletal Injuries In Professional Dancers

    3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction, Edinburgh, UK, 30 October - 1 November

  • ProceedingRoussel N, Nijs J, Truijen S, Mottram S, Vervecken L, Stassijns G · 2009

    Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Exhibit Altered Breathing Patterns During Motor Control

    3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction, Edinburgh,UK, 31 October - 1 November

  • PublicationRoussel N, Nijs J, Truijen S, Vervecken L, Mottram S, Stassijns G · 2009

    Altered breathing patterns during lumbopelvic motor control tests in chronic low back pain: a case-control study

    Eur Spine J. 18, 7:1066-73

  • PublicationRoussel NA, Nijs J, Mottram S, Van Moorsel A, Truijen S, Stassijns G · 2009

    Altered lumbopelvic movement control but not generalised joint hypermobility is associated with increased injury in dancers. A prospective study

    Manual Therapy, 14, 6 630-635

  • PublicationStruyf F, Nijs J, De Coninck K, Giunta M, Mottram S & Meeusen R · 2009

    Clinical assessment of scapular positioning in musicians: Inter-tester reliability study

    Journal of Athletic Training 44 (5):519-526

  • ProceedingStruyf F, Nijs J, Horsten S, Mottram S, Truijen S, Meeusen R · 2009

    Scapular Upward Rotation And Forward Shoulder Posture Differs Between Children And Adults: A Case-Control Study Using Clinical Measurements

    4th International State-of-the-Art Congress: Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise & Sports, April 7-8, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • ProceedingStruyf F, Nijs J, Mottram S, Truijen S, Meeusen R · 2009

    Scapular Positioning And Motor Control In Children And Adults: A Case Control Study Using Clinical Measurement

    3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction in Edinburgh, UK, 30 October - 1 November

  • ProceedingWarner M, Mottram S, Stokes M, Chappell P, Morrisey D · 2009

    Use Of A Passive Marker Motion Capture Device For Measuring Scapular Kinematics: A Feasibilty Study

    XXII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, July. ISBN:978-0-620-44-37-0

2008

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Failure Of Sij Functional Self-Locking Tests Do Not Predict The Optimal Motor Control Retraining Strategy

    International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT) Conference, Rotterdam, Holland, June 8-13

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Functional Tests Of Hip Joint Instability: Restabilization Based On A Clinical Reasoning Approach

    Keynote address, North East Seminars - Seminar Series, USA, Oct 5

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Psoas Major Uncovering The Evidence

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Keele University, UK

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Psoas Major Uncovering The Evidence

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Stitchting Opleiding Manuele Therapie (SOMT) Holland

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Sacro-Iliac Complex Self-Locking Dysfunction: An Integrated Assessment Procedure And Rehab System

    Keynote address, SOMT - Kongress i Ortopedisk Manuell Terapi, Ortopedisk Medicin, Sweden, 8-10 Feb

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Screening: Strategies To Better Manage Injury & Performance Risk

    Keynote address, SOMT - Kongress i Ortopedisk Manuell Terapi, Ortopedisk Medicin, Sweden, 8-10 Feb

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    The Kinetic Shoulder Rotation Tests: To Predict Shoulder Impingement Or Instability Risk

    Keynote Address, North East Seminars - Seminar Series, USA, Oct 5

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    The Performance Matrix, Performance Profiling, Risk Assessment & Training Strategies For Injury Prevention & Performance Enhancement

    The Football Association Medical Conference, UK Jan 26-27

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    The Truth About Transversus Abdominis (& Other Local Stability Muscles) Clinical Application Of The Research

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Bodyworks, Singapore

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Transversus Abdominis (& Other Local Stability Muscles) Integrating Into Function & Why It Can'T Be Trained In The Gym - Clinical Application Of The Research

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2008

    Unique Cervico-Thoracic Mobilzation Techniques To Improve Neck & Shoulder Function

    Keynote address, North East Seminars - Seminar Series, USA, Oct 5

  • ProceedingHadala M, Comerford M, Mottram S · 2008

    Performance Stability – A New Perspective On Risk Assessment And Retraining For Movement And Sport

    30th FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine 18-23 November Barcelona Spain

  • PublicationMottram SL, Comerford MJ · 2008

    A new perspective in risk assessment

    Physical Therapy in Sport 9,1 40-51

  • PublicationMottram SL, Comerford MJ · 2008

    A new perspective on risk assessment

    Physical Therapy in Sport: 9,1 40-51

  • ProceedingValagussa G, Andreotti D, Bof E, Cantarelli F · 2008

    Eye Muscles And Neck Muscles: A New Clinical Test Of Their Inter-Relationship

    IFOMT June

2007

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2007

    Diagnosis, Classification & Movement Solutions For Mechanical Lumbar Pain

    Invited Speaker Presentation, North East Seminars - Seminar Series, USA

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2007

    Linking Therapeutic Exercise To Diagnostic Frameworks: A Clinical Decision-Making Paradigm

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Bodyworks, Singapore

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2007

    Observations Of A Clinical Gypsy

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia Annual Breakfast Lecture, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2007

    Psoas Major Uncovering The Evidence

    Australian Physiotherapy Association National Teleconference, Melbourne, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2007

    Sacro-Iliac Joint Instability: Assessment & Treatment Strategies To Manage Of Self Locking Failure

    Keynote address, North East Seminars - Seminar Series, USA, Oct 5

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 2007

    Core stability: strength or motor control?

    Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association 'In Touch' magazine: Issue 2 6-10

  • PublicationGibbons SGT · 2007

    Clinical anatomy and function of psoas major and deep sacral gluteus maximus. In movement, stability & lumbopelvic pain: integration of research and therapy

    Vleeming A, Mooney V & Stoeckart R. Elsevier. Part 1, Section 1, Chapter 6

  • ProceedingHirons C, Mottram S, Tisdale L · 2007

    Controlling The Compensation

    12 World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada

  • PublicationNijs J, Roussel N, Struyf F, Mottram S & Meussen R · 2007

    Clinical assessment of scapular positioning in patients with shoulder pain: state of the art

    J Manip & Physio Ther 2007 30 1 69-75

2006

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2006

    Core stability subgroups: application and clinical profile

    Sports Medicine, Townsville, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2006

    Core Stability Subgroups: The 4 Subgroups Of Core Stability Training - Research And Review Confusion

    Sports Medicine, Townsville, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2006

    Current Issues In Sports Physiotherapy: Screening Strategies To Better Manage Injury And Performance Risk

    Australian Physiotherapy Association Qld, Conference Applying Knowledge, Engaging Change, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2006

    Getting The Story Right

    Psoas Major, APA Central Coast, NSW Newcastle, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2006

    Prescriptive Exercise: Linking Therapeutic Exercise To Diagnostic Frameworks

    Australian Physiotherapy Association National Teleconference, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2006

    Psoas Major: Getting The Story Right

    Invited Speaker Presentation, APA Central Coast, NSW, Newcastle, Australia

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2006

    The 4 Subgroups Of Core Stability Retraining: Research And Review Confusion

    Invited Speaker Presentation, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, Clinical Lecture, Australia

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 2006

    Screening to Identify Injury and Performance Risk: movement control testing - the missing piece of the puzzle

    SportEX Medicine July p21-26

  • PublicationMottram SL · 2006

    Adding rigour to core stability: an assessment approach to help identify a client's weak links

    Sports Injury Bulletin: March 57, 6-8

  • PublicationMottram SL & Scott S · 2006

    Adding rigour to core stability II: how pilates can be used in retraining to correct stability faults

    Sports Injury Bulletin: 59, 6-9

  • PublicationMottram SL, Comerford MJ · 2006

    Management strategies - exercise therapy. In textbook of Musculoskeletal Medicine (Eds. Hutson J & Ellis R)

    Oxford University Press (4.3.12 469-484)

  • PublicationScott M, Comerford MJ, Mottram SL · 2006

    Transversus Training - A Waste of Time in the Gym?

    FitPro Network (Apr-May)

  • PublicationScott M, Comerford MJ, Mottram SL · 2006

    Tranversus training - a waste of time in the gym

    FitPro Network: April/May 30-32

2005

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2005

    Core Stability Training: From Influencing Pain To Enhancing Performance

    Keynote Presentation, 9th Nordic Congress on Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and Medicine, Helsinki, Finland, June 9-12

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2005

    Dynamic Rotatory Control Training For The Lower Limb

    MPA Conference, Brisbane, Australia, Nov 24-26

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2005

    Low Load Exercise In Rehab: Why It Is Important?

    Keynote Presentation 9th Nordic Congress on Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and Medicine, Helskinki, Finland, June 9-11

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2005

    Making The Transition From Motor Control Stability Training To High Performance Core Stability

    KC MACP 2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept 23-25

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2005

    Sacro Iliac Complex Instability: Self Locking Dysfunction - An Integrated Assessment Procedure And Rehab System

    The Spine - World Congress on Manual Therapy, Rome, Italy, 7-9 Oct

  • PublicationCotton T · 2005

    Abstract low back pain - does its management differ between athletes and non-athletes?

    Schweizerischer Sportmedizin Kongress

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2005

    Integrating The Psoas Major And Deep Sacral Gluteus Maximus Muscles Into The Lumbar Cylinder Model

    The Spine - World Congress on Manual Therapy, Rome, Italy, 7-9 Oct

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2005

    Muscle Function And A Critical Evaluation

    2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction - KC MACP 2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept 23-25

  • PublicationMcNeill W · 2005

    Is there a need to develop assessment based pilates?

  • PublicationMottram SL · 2005

    Pilates in a clinical framework

2004

  • PublicationBall TM, Comerford MJ, Mottram SL · 2004

    Performance stability - a new system for providing stability control for movement and performance

    The Coach

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2004

    Principles And Strategies For High Performance Core Stability

    Proceedings of the 16th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division, Sept 11-12

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 2004

    Core stability: priorities in rehabilitation of the athlete

    SportEX Medicine: August 15-22

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 2004

    Core stability - priorities in the management of the athlete

    SportEx Medicine: 22, 15-22

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 2004

    Core stability - priorities in the management of the athlete

    SportEx Medicine 22: 15-22

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2004

    Integrating Motor Control & Psychology: A Hypothetical Link Between Psychological Factors, Pain & Muscle Function

    Proceedings of the 16th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division, Sept 11-12

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2004

    Integrating Original Research Findings Of Muscle Dysfunction Into Clinical Practice

    Proceedings of the 16th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division, Sept 11-12

  • ProceedingGibbons S, Mottram S · 2004

    Atrophy Of The Upper Trapezius Muscle In Acute And Sub-Acute First Time Episode Of Unilateral Shoulder Pain

    Proceedings of: The 8th International Conference of IFOMT, Cape Town, South Africa, March 21-26

  • ProceedingGibbons S, Mottram S · 2004

    Functional Anatomy Of Gluteus Maximus: Deep Sacral Gluteus Maximus - A New Muscle?

    Proceedings 5th International World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain, Melbourne, Australia

2003

  • PublicationComerford MJ, Mottram SL · 2003

    Functional stability re-training: principles and strategies for managing mechanical dysfunction

    In Beeton, K. S, (Eds), Manual Therapy Masterclasses - The Vertebral Column, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh (p 155-175)

  • PublicationMottram S · 2003

    Manual Therapy Masterclasses – The Peripheral Joints

    Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh (p 1 - 17) Dynamic stability of the scapula 2003 in Beeton, K. S, (Eds)

  • PublicationMottram SL · 2003

    Dynamic stability of the scapula in Beeton, K. S, (Eds)

    Manual therapy masterclasses - the peripheral joints Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh (p 1-17)

2002

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2002

    Motor Control Stability And Core Stability

    Proceedings of: The Canadian Society of Sports and Exercise Physiologists, October 19-2; St. John's, Newfoundland

  • ProceedingGibbons S, Comerford M, Whalen B · 2002

    Inter And Intra Tester Reliability Of Posterior Psoas Major

    Proceedings of: The 13th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division, September 21-22; Saskatoon, Canada

  • PublicationGibbons SGT, Comerford MJ and Emerson PL · 2002

    Rehabilitation of the stability function of Psoas Major

    Orthopaedic Division Review. Jan/Feb. 7-16. (Kinetic Control would like to thank the editors of Orthopaedic Division Review for permission to reproduce these articles)

2001

  • PublicationComerford M · 2001

    Dynamic stability - cervical spine

    Physiotools Ltd.

  • PublicationComerford MJ, Mottram SL · 2001

    Functional stability re-training: principles and strategies for managing mechanical dysfunction

    Manual Therapy 6:3-14

  • PublicationComerford MJ, Mottram SL · 2001

    Movement and stability dysfunction-contemporary developments

    Manual Therapy 6,1 15-26 Review

  • PublicationComerford MJ, Mottram SL · 2001

    Movement and stability dysfunction - contemporary developments

    Manual Therapy 6:15-26

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2001

    Concepts In Rehabilitation: Strength Versus Stability

    Proceedings of: The 13th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division. May 11-13: Ottawa, Canada

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2001

    Stability Mechanisms And Movement Dysfunction Of The Forearm

    Proceedings of: The 13th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopawdic Division. My 11-13: Ottawa, Canada

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 2001

    The Model Of Psoas Major Stability Function

    Proceedings of: The 1st International Conference on Movement Dysfunction, September 21-23: Edinburgh, Scotland

  • ProceedingGibbons S, Pelley B, Molgaard J · 2001

    Biomechanics And Stability Mechanisms Of Psoas Major

    Proceedings of: The 4th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back Pain. Montreal, Canada, November 9-11

  • PublicationGibbons SGT, Comerford MJ · 2001

    Strength versus stability part I; concepts and terms

    Orthopaedic Division Review March/April:21-7 (Kinetic Control would like to thank the editors of Orthopaedic Division Review for permission to reproduce these articles)

  • PublicationGibbons SGT, Comerford MJ · 2001

    Strength versus stability part II; limitations and benefits

    Orthopaedic Division Review March/April 28-33

  • PublicationGibbons SGT, Mottram SL, Comerford MJ · 2001

    Stability and movement dysfunction related to the elbow and forearm

    Orthopaedic Division Review September/October 15-33 (Kinetic Control would like to thank the editors of Orthopaedic Division Review for permission to reproduce these articles)

  • PublicationJones R, Comerford MJ, Sapsford R · 2001

    Pelvic floor stability and trunk muscle co-activation

    In Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Pain: Pelvic Organ Disorders (Eds. Laycock J & Haslam J) Springer-Verlag, London In Chapter 8 Therapeutic Management 8.2 66-71

2000

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2000

    Cervical Movement Dysfunction - Post Mva

    Abstracts of the Proceedings of the National Orthopaedic Division Symposium.Edmonton, Canada

  • ProceedingComerford M · 2000

    Movement And Stability Dysfunction - Current Evidence

    Abstracts of the Proceedings of the National Orthopaedic Division Symposium, Edmonton, Canada;3-4

1999

  • ProceedingGibbons S · 1999

    A Review Of The Anatomy, Physiology And Function Of Psoas Major: A New Model Of Stability

    Proceedings of: The 11th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division Nov 6-7, Halifax, Canada

  • ProceedingMottram S · 1999

    How Do We Manage Low Back Pain - The Physiotherapists View

    European Spine Journal

1998

  • PublicationMottram SL, Comerford MJ · 1998

    Stability dysfunction and low back pain

    Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine 20:2 13-18

1997

  • PublicationMottram SL · 1997

    Dynamic stability of the scapula

    Manual Therapy 2(3):123-131

1996

  • PublicationComerford M · 1996

    Dynamic stability of the lumbar spine

    Physiotools Ltd.

  • PublicationMottram SL · 1996

    A pilot study of CODA motion analysis and EMG analysis of scapular setting neuromuscular physiotherapy

    University College London

1993

  • PublicationJull G, Richardson C, Toppenberg R, Comerford M, Bui B · 1993

    Towards a measurement of active muscle control for lumbar stabilisation

    Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 39(3):187-193 (Physiotools - Computer generated prescriptive patient exercise programs)

1992

  • PublicationDalton PA, Comerford MJ and Stokes MJ · 1992

    Acoustic myography of the human quadriceps muscle during intermittent fatiguing activity

    Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 109:56-60

  • ProceedingJull G, Richardson C, Comerford M, Toppenburg R · 1992

    Clinical Assessment Of Active Lumbar Stabilisation

    Proceedings of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists - 5th International Conference, Vail, USA 42-43

  • ProceedingRichardson C, Jull G, Comerford M · 1992

    Pressure Biofeedback: A Focus Of Rehabilitation And Testing Of Muscle Stabilisation Function

    Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association National Conference, Denved, USA

  • PublicationRichardson CA, Jull GA and Comerford M · 1992

    Stabiliser - new dimensions in muscle control and stabilisation

    Videotape. Chattanooga Australia

  • PublicationRichardson CA, Jull GA, Toppenberg R. and Comerford MJ · 1992

    Techniques for active lumbar stabilisation for spinal protection - a pilot study

    Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 38(2):105-112

1991

  • ProceedingRichardson CA, Jull GA, Toppenburg R, Comerford MJ · 1991

    Active Lumbar Stabilisation For Spinal Protection During Exercise

    Proceedings of the A.P.A. Mini Congress - Back to Backs, Gold Coast

1990

  • PublicationComerford MJ, Richardson CA, Jull GA and Toppenberg R · 1990

    Abdominals - an oblique view or a sideways glance?

    Newsletter of the National Sports Physiotherapy Group Australian Physiotherapy Association. 90 (2)

  • ProceedingRichardson C, Jull G, Toppenburg R, Comerford M · 1990

    New Perspectives In Lumbar Spine Stabilisation Prior To Exercise

    Proceedings of the Australian Sports Medicine National Conference, Alice Springs

1989

  • ProceedingComerford M · 1989

    A Muscle Imbalance Approach To Postural Back Pain

    Proceedings of A.P.A. Mini congress on back pain, Brisbane

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 1989

    Ankle taping - a rational approach

    Clinical Notes - Supplement to A.P.A. (Qld.) Newsletter: 1-13

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 1989

    Posture and pregnancy

    Journal of the National Women's Health Group Australian Physiotherapy Association 8(2): 15-16

1987

  • ProceedingComerford M · 1987

    A Review Of The Physiotherapy Management Of The Surgically Reconstructed Knee

    Proceedings of A.P.A. Mini Congress on Orthopaedics, Brisbane:13-19

  • ProceedingComerford M · 1987

    Dynamic Radiographic Measurement Of Patellar Lateral Deviation And Its Relationship To 'Q' Angle

    Proceedings of W.C.P.T post congress course: The management of sporting injuries - directions from research, Sydney

  • ProceedingComerford M · 1987

    Patellar Malalignment - Reduction Of The Dynamic Imbalance

    Proceedings of W.C.P.T post congress course: The management of sporting injuries - directions from research,Sydney

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 1987

    Shin splints

    Clinical Notes - Supplement to A.P.A. (Qld.) Newsletter: 15-16

1986

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 1986

    A review of the roles of vastus medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis and the implications of their integrated actions on patello-femoral pathomechanics

    University of Queensland

  • PublicationComerford MJ · 1986

    Thesis: the development of dynamic radiographic measurements of patellar tracking and the documentation of normative values for asymptomatic males

    Physiotherapy Thesis Library. University of Queensland

1985

  • ProceedingComerford M · 1985

    Patello-Femoral Pain - A New Approach

    Proceedings A.P.A National Conference, Brisbane

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