Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
School of Health
Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group
This group are dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders across diverse populations, from individuals with chronic conditions to elite athletes.
Through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration, we strive to enhance musculoskeletal health and improve quality of life. By translating science into practical applications, we aim to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact, ensuring our work benefits both clinical practice and community well-being.
Current areas of focus within the group include:
- Investigating the epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries
- Developing strategies for injury risk reduction
- Creating and validating outcome measures for musculoskeletal health
- Advancing muscle health research
- Designing and evaluating interventions for musculoskeletal injuries
Featured research projects
Our research community
The MSK Health and Rehab research community includes academic colleagues and postgraduate researchers who are involved in a variety of projects with wide-reaching impact.
Our team
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Dr Ashley Jones
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Dr Isobel Jacob
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Dr Ieuan Cranswick
Senior Lecturer / School of Health
Our team
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Dr Ashley Jones
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Dr Isobel Jacob
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Dr Ieuan Cranswick
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Dr Gareth Jones
Course Director and Reader / School of Health -
Professor Mark Johnson
Professor / School of Health -
Dr Chris Brogden
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Jason Hynd
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Ed Pratt
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Eleanor Travis
Lecturer / School of Health -
Jon Bell
Lecturer / School of Health -
Lawrence Mayhew
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Dr Kate Thompson
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Matt Duke
Senior Lecturer / School of Health -
Dr James Milligan
Head of Subject / School of Health -
Chris John
Lecturer / School of Health -
Richard Partner
Course Director / School of Health
External collaborators
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Dr Peter Francis
South East Technological University, Carlow -
Helen Llewellyn
Northumbria University -
Cassie Oddy
University of Salford
External collaborators
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Dr Peter Francis
South East Technological University, Carlow -
Helen Llewellyn
Northumbria University -
Cassie Oddy
University of Salford -
Hannah Blackburn
Newcastle University
Our PhD students
- Richard Partner: Shoulder dysfunction in rugby athletes
- Jason Hynd: Pelvic and groin health in highly trained cyclists
- Alison Emery: Medical provision in UK ice hockey
- Rupert Quiney: Physical characteristics of UK ice hockey players
- Yousef Al Sharyah: Physical activity promotion for MSK conditions in Saudi Arabia