Dr Adrian Mallows
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 874252
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Location
ESA.3.23, Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
Adrian joined the University of Essex in 2013. Prior to joining he worked as a physiotherapist for the NHS and in the private sector. He completed his PhD in 2019 exploring cognitive and contextual factors for optimising outcomes for individuals with tendon-related pain.
Qualifications
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PhD University of Essex,
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MSc Manual Therapy Manchester Metropolitan University,
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BSc Physiotherapy Keele University,
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PgCHE University of Essex,
Appointments
University of Essex
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MSc (pre reg) Physiotherapy Programme Lead, University of Essex (1/8/2016 - present)
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Deputy Director of Education, SRES, University of Essex (1/8/2017 - 1/8/2018)
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MSc (pre reg) Physiotherapy Admissions Tutor, University of Essex (1/8/2019 - present)
Other academic
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External Examiner, University of Brighton (1/8/2015 - 1/8/2019)
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External Examiner, Manchester Metropolitan University (1/10/2019 - present)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Tendinopathy
Psychosocial influences on outcomes
Client / Therapist interaction
Conferences and presentations
Education & tendinopathy update
International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium, 11/11/2023
Managing complexity in Achilles tendinopathy
Invited presentation, AHP Suffolk Symposium: Unravelling the web of MSK care, 15/11/2019
The role of therapeutic alliance and outcome in Achilles tendinopathy
Invited presentation, Annual Conference, St. Mary's Hospital, 23/3/2019
Measuring patient reported outcomes; how useful is the VISA-A?
5th International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium, University Medical Centre, Groningen, Netherlands, 27/9/2018
Optimising outcomes in common MSK conditions: considering psychological, cognitive & contextual factors
Invited presentation, The Sporting Mind, London, United Kingdom, 22/9/2018
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology (SE117)
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Physiotherapy Led Assessment (SE118)
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Understanding Self and Others (SE120)
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Developing Self and Others (SE231)
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Physiotherapy Led Interventions (SE232)
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Promoting Health and Activity (SE233)
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Research Methods (SE234)
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Evidencing Practice and Continuing Professional Development (SE314)
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Research Project (SE343)
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Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology (SE751)
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Understanding Self and Others (SE752)
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Physiotherapy Led Assessment & Treatment (SE753)
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Critical Enquiry (SE756)
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Research Project (SE760)
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Coaching Practice Placement (SE765)
Current supervision
Publications
Journal articles (23)
Mallows, AJ. and Francis-Wright, M., Perceptions of the usefulness of peer coaching to facilitate clinical reasoning – a survey of physiotherapy students. MedEdPublish. 5, 34-34
Merza, EY., Pearson, SJ., Mallows, AJ. and Malliaras, P., (2023). The relationship between psychological, cognitive, and contextual factors and rehabilitation outcomes in Achilles tendinopathy: A prospective feasibility cohort study. Physical Therapy in Sport. 60, 132-140
Black, C., Mallows, A., Waterworth, S., Freeman, P., Hope, E. and Liew, BXW., (2023). A cross-sectional investigation of back pain beliefs and fear in physiotherapy and sport undergraduate students.. PLoS One. 18 (4), e0284754-e0284754
Stubbs, C., Mc Auliffe, S., Chimenti, RL., Coombes, BK., Haines, T., Heales, L., de Vos, R-J., Lehman, G., Mallows, A., Michner, LA., Millar, NBW., O’Neill, S., O’Sullivan, K., Plinsinga, M., Rathleff, M., Rio, E., Ross, M., Roy, J-S., Silbernagel, KG., Thomson, A., Trevail, T., Akker-Scheek, I., Vicenzino, B., Vlaeyen, JWS., Pinto, RZ. and Malliaras, P., (2023). Which psychological and psychosocial constructs are important to measure in future tendinopathy clinical trials? A modified international Delphi study with expert clinician/researchers and people with tendinopathy. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 54 (1), 14-25
Noll, L., Mallows, A. and Moran, J., (2022). Psychosocial barriers and facilitators for a successful return to work following injury within firefighters. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. 95 (2), 331-339
Mitham, K., Mallows, A., Yeowell, G. and Littlewood, C., (2022). Management of recent onset tendon‐related pain in a primary contact setting: A survey of practice. Musculoskeletal Care. 20 (1), 86-98
Grävare Silbernagel, K., Malliaras, P., de Vos, R-J., Hanlon, S., Molenaar, M., Alfredson, H., van den Akker-Scheek, I., Antflick, J., van Ark, M., Färnqvist, K., Haleem, Z., Kaux, J-F., Kirwan, P., Kumar, B., Lewis, T., Mallows, A., Masci, L., Morrissey, D., Murphy, M., Newsham-West, R., Norris, R., O’Neill, S., Peers, K., Sancho, I., Seymore, K., Vallance, P., van der Vlist, A. and Vicenzino, B., (2022). ICON 2020—International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: A Systematic Review of Outcome Measures Reported in Clinical Trials of Achilles Tendinopathy. Sports Medicine. 52 (3), 613-641
Mc Auliffe, S., Bisset, L., Chester, R., Coombes, BK., Fearon, A., Kirwan, P., McCreesh, K., Mitham, K., Morrissey, D., O'Neill, S., Ross, MH., Sancho, I., Stephens, G., Vallance, P., van den Akker-Scheek, I., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Mallows, A., Stubbs, C., Malliaras, P. and Plinsinga, M., (2022). ICON 2020—International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: A Scoping Review of Psychological and Psychosocial Constructs and Outcome Measures Reported in Tendinopathy Clinical Trials. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 52 (6), 375-388
Noll, L., Mitham, K., Moran, J. and Mallows, A., (2022). Identifying current uses of return to work screening tests and their effectiveness of reducing the risk of reinjury in athletic occupations – A systematic review. Physical Therapy in Sport. 58, 141-150
Noll, L., Moran, J. and Mallows, A., (2022). Inter-Rater and Intra-Rater Reliability of Return-to-Work Screening Tests for UK Firefighters Following Injury. Healthcare. 10 (12), 2381-2381
Mitham, K., Mallows, A., Debenham, J., Seneviratne, G. and Malliaras, P., (2021). Conservative management of acute lower limb tendinopathies: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care. 19 (1), 110-126
Noll, L., Mallows, A. and Moran, J., (2021). Consensus on tasks to be included in a return to work assessment for a UK firefighter following an injury: an online Delphi study. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. 94 (5), 1085-1095
Mallows, A., Head, J., Goom, T., Malliaras, P., O'Neill, S. and Smith, B., (2021). Patient perspectives on participation in exercise-based rehabilitation for Achilles tendinopathy: A qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 56, 102450-102450
Rio, EK., Stanton, TR., Wand, BM., Debenham, JR., Cook, J., Catley, MJ., Moseley, GL., Butler, P., Cheng, K., Mallows, AJ., Wilson, MVB. and Girdwood, M., (2021). Implicit Motor Imagery of the Foot and Hand in People with Achilles Tendinopathy: A Left Right Judgement Study. Pain Medicine. 22 (12), 2998-3007
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
Stubbs, C., Mc Auliffe, S., Mallows, A., O’sullivan, K., Haines, T. and Malliaras, P., (2020). The strength of association between psychological factors and clinical outcome in tendinopathy: A systematic review. PLoS One. 15 (11), e0242568-e0242568
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
Head, J., Mallows, A., Debenham, J., Travers, MJ. and Allen, L., (2019). The efficacy of loading programmes for improving patient‐reported outcomes in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care. 17 (4), 283-299
Mallows, A., Littlewood, C. and Malliaras, P., (2018). Measuring patient-reported outcomes (PROs/PROMs) in people with Achilles tendinopathy: how useful is the VISA-A?. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52 (19), 1221-1221
Mallows, AJ., Debenham, JR., Malliaras, P., Stace, R. and Littlewood, C., (2018). Cognitive and contextual factors to optimise clinical outcomes in tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52 (13), 822-823
Drake, C., Mallows, A. and Littlewood, C., (2018). Psychosocial variables and presence, severity and prognosis of plantar heel pain: A systematic review of cross-sectional and prognostic associations. Musculoskeletal Care. 16 (3), 338-338
Mallows, A., Debenham, J., Walker, T. and Littlewood, C., (2017). Association of psychological variables and outcome in tendinopathy: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 51 (9), 743-748
Debenham, J., Butler, P., Mallows, A. and Wand, BM., (2016). Disrupted Tactile Acuity in People With Achilles Tendinopathy: A Preliminary Case-Control Investigation. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 46 (12), 1061-1064
Thesis dissertation (1)
Mallows, A., (2019). Optimising Outcome for Achilles Tendinopathy: An Exploration into Cognitive and Contextual Factors
Grants and funding
2023
PhD Studentship - Connect Health
Connect Health
2021
Do working alliance, patient outcome expectations and self-efficacy predict changes in pain and disability from treatment for Achilles tendinopathy?
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust
