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Professor Jo Jackson

Professor
School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
Professor Jo Jackson
  • Email

  • Telephone

    +44 (0) 1206 874277

  • Location

    ESA.3.32, Colchester Campus

  • Academic support hours

    Full-Time

Profile

Qualifications

  • EdD University of East Anglia

  • MSc Ergonomics Loughborough University

  • Cert Ed (FE) Wolverhampton Polytechnic

  • BA Open University

  • MCSP Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Research and professional activities

Research interests

Learning and teaching

Open to supervise

Professional healthcare education

Open to supervise

Pilates and physiotherapy in womens health

Open to supervise

Gait and ageing

Open to supervise

Current research

Pilates and physiotherapy in women's health; gait and ageing

Teaching and supervision

Current teaching responsibilities

  • Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology (SE117)

  • Understanding Self and Others (SE120)

  • Research Methods (SE234)

  • Professional Enquiry Proposal (SE340)

  • Research Project (SE343)

  • Applying and Using Learning in Practice (SE729)

  • Dissertation (SE730)

  • Leading Change in Healthcare (SE731)

  • Critical Enquiry (SE756)

  • Research Project (SE760)

  • Professional Practice Portfolio 1 (SE901)

  • Professional Practice Portfolio 2 (SE902)

  • Methodological Foundations for Research: Independent Study (SE903)

Previous supervision

Alwin Udayakanth Rajah Sebastian
Alwin Udayakanth Rajah Sebastian
Thesis title: Giant Cell Arteritis (Gca): An International, Multicentre, Longitudinal Evaluation of Clinical, Laboratory and Ultrasound Parameters in the Diagnosis, Prognosis and Monitoring of Gca
Degree subject: Musculoskeletal Practice
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 25/9/2023
Woedem Kwame Togoh
Woedem Kwame Togoh
Thesis title: Stressors Which Affect Learning: A Case Study of Learners in a Further Education College in the East of England
Degree subject: Health Studies
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 19/1/2021
Daniel Alexander Coughlan
Daniel Alexander Coughlan
Thesis title: Strength and Conditioning in Youth Golf
Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 22/11/2019
Adrian James Mallows
Adrian James Mallows
Thesis title: Optimising Outcome for Achilles Tendinopathy: An Exploration Into Cognitive and Contextual Factors
Degree subject: Physiotherapy
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/9/2019
Weeranan Yaemrattanakul
Weeranan Yaemrattanakul
Thesis title: The Effect of Mindfulness Movement Therapy on Arm and Hand Function in People with and Without Stroke
Degree subject: Physiotherapy
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 29/5/2019
Kim Rachel Duffy
Kim Rachel Duffy
Thesis title: The Effects of Age on Gait and Functional Movement Characteristics in an Older Adult Population
Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 25/6/2018
Susan Margaret Mapes
Susan Margaret Mapes
Thesis title: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging - an Exploration of Physiotherapists' Interests and Use in Practice
Degree subject: Health Care Education
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 25/5/2017
Victor Adimabua Utti
Victor Adimabua Utti
Thesis title: Muscle Strengthening in Stroke Rehabilitation: Knowledge of and Barriers to its Use By UK Neuro Physiotherapists
Degree subject: Health Care Education
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 14/1/2016

Publications

Journal articles (22)

Golding, S. and Jackson, J., (2034). First Contact Physiotherapists: Are they able to reduce the burden on rheumatology services? A critical review of the evidence base.. Rheumatology Advances in Practice. 8 (1), rkad109-

Boukhennoufa, I., Jarchi, D., Zhai, X., Utti, V., Sanei, S., Lee, TKM., Jackson, J. and McDonald-Maier, KD., (2023). A novel model to generate heterogeneous and realistic time-series data for post-stroke rehabilitation assessment. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 31, 2676-2687

Bassett, A. and Jackson, J., (2022). The professional development and career journey into musculoskeletal first contact physiotherapy: a telephone interview study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 38 (10), 1453-1468

Boukhennoufa, I., Zhai, X., Utti, V., Jackson, J. and McDonald-Maier, K., (2022). Wearable sensors and machine learning in post-stroke rehabilitation assessment: A systematic review. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 71 (B), 103197-103197

Yaemrattanakul, W., Soison, T., Khuna, L. and Jackson, J., (2022). A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Shoulder Pain in Patients with Stroke. ASEAN Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 32 (2), 54-63

Jackson, J. and Chamberlain-Carter, J., (2021). Does Resistance Training Reduce Falls and Improve Quality of Life in People with Parkinson’s Disease using Strength Training Exercise Programmes?. Physical Therapy Reviews. 26 (1), 1-9

Sebastian, A., Coath, F., Innes, S., Jackson, J., van der Geest, KSM. and Dasgupta, B., (2021). Role of the halo sign in the assessment of giant cell arteritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatology Advances in Practice. 5 (3), rkab059-

Liew, BXW., Rugamer, D., Duffy, K., Taylor, MJD. and Jackson, J., (2021). The mechanical energetics of walking across the adult lifespan. PLoS One. 16 (11), e0259817-e0259817

Coughlan, D., Taylor, MJD., Jackson, J., Ward, N. and Beardsley, C., (2020). Physical Characteristics Of Youth Elite Golfers And Their Relationship With Driver Clubhead Speed. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34 (1), 212-217

Bassett, A. and Jackson, J., (2020). Challenges and Learning Opportunities of Pre-Registration Physiotherapy Placements in First Contact Settings: The Perspectives of Musculoskeletal First Contact Physiotherapists. Musculoskeletal Care. 18 (2), 140-149

Mallows, A., Jackson, J., Littlewood, C. and Debenham, J., (2020). The association of working alliance, outcome expectation, adherence and self‐efficacy with clinical outcomes for Achilles tendinopathy: A feasibility cohort study (the MAP study). Musculoskeletal Care. 18 (2), 169-176

Sebastian, A., van der Geest, KSM., Coath, F., Gondo, P., Kayani, A., Mackerness, C., Hadebe, B., Innes, S., Jackson, J. and Dasgupta, B., (2020). Halo score (temporal artery, its branches and axillary artery) as a diagnostic, prognostic and disease monitoring tool for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). BMC Rheumatology. 4 (1), 35-

Hak, L., Hettinga, FJ., Duffy, KR., Jackson, J., Sandercock, GRH. and Taylor, MJD., (2019). The concept of margins of stability can be used to better understand a change in obstacle crossing strategy with an increase in age. Journal of Biomechanics. 84, 147-152

Mallows, A., Littlewood, C., Jackson, J. and Debenham, J., (2019). Managing Achilles Pain (the MAP study) – A process evaluation of data collection methods. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 42, 60-66

Innes, S. and Jackson, J., (2019). Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging - An exploration of physiotherapists' interests and use in practice. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 44, 102068-102068

Innes, S. and Jackson, J., (2019). Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging – Integration with the biopsychosocial model. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 44, 102067-102067

van Kooten, D., Hettinga, FJ., Duffy, K., Jackson, J. and Taylor, MJD., (2018). Are there associations with age and sex in walking stability in healthy older adults?. Gait and Posture. 60, 65-70

Lausen, A., Marsland, L., Head, S., Jackson, J. and Lausen, KB., (2018). Modified Pilates as an adjunct to standardphysiotherapy care for urinaryincontinence: a mixed methods pilot for arandomised controlled trial. BMC Women's Health. 18 (16), 16-

Coughlan, D., Taylor, MJD. and Jackson, J., (2018). The impact of warm-up on youth golfer clubhead speed and self-reported shot quality. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 13 (5), 828-834

Bungay, H., Jackson, J. and Lord, S., (2016). Exploring assistant practitioners? views of their role and training. Nursing Standard. 30 (30), 46-52

Shaughnessy, L. and Jackson, J., (2015). Introduction of a new ward round approach in a cardiothoracic critical care unit. Nursing in Critical Care

Jackson, JM., Bungay, H., Smyth, H. and Lord, S., (2015). The status of assistant practitioners in the NHS. British Journal of Healthcare Management. 21 (4), 186-189

Conferences (7)

Duffy, K., Jackson, J. and Taylor, M., Walking speed in older adults performing four walking tasks

Duffy, K., Taylor, M. and Jackson, J., The effects of a dual-task on overground minimum toe clearance and gait parameters during walking in older adults

Duffy, K., Jackson, J. and Taylor, M., Does a manual dual task affect toe clearance in an older adult population?

Boukhennoufa, I., Zhai, X., Utti, V., Jackson, J. and McDonald-Maier, KD., (2022). Encoding Sensors’ Data into Images to Improve the Activity Recognition in Post Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment

Boukhennoufa, I., Zhai, X., Utti, V., McDonald-Maier, K. and Jackson, J., (2021). Improving the activity recognition using GMAF and transfer learning in post-stroke rehabilitation assessment

Boukhennoufa, I., Zhai, X., Utti, V., Jackson, J. and McDonald-Maier, KD., (2021). A comprehensive evaluation of state-of-the-art time-series deep learning models for activity-recognition in post-stroke rehabilitation assessment

Duffy, K., Taylor, M. and Jackson, J., (2015). Walking speed in older adults under different walking challenges

Grants and funding

2018

Physiotherapy students and the transformation of the physiotherapy workforce

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

2017

Evaluation Scoping-A Better Start Southend

Pre school learning Alliance

2012

Modified Pilates as an adjunct to standard physiotheraphy care for urinary incontinence: A pilot study

Colchester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Contact

jo.jackson@essex.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1206 874277

Location:

ESA.3.32, Colchester Campus

Academic support hours:

Full-Time

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