Dr Jonathan Williams
- Associate Professor & Deputy Head of Department (Rehabilitation & Sport Science)
- Bournemouth Gateway Building BG504, St Pauls Lane, Bournemouth, BH8 8GP
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Biography
Dr Williams is an Associate Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Deputy Head of Department for Rehabilitation and Sport Science. He leads a programme of research work at the interface of Physiotherapy and Biomechanics with a focus on clinical, rehabilitation and sporting contexts. The research aims to provide insights to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation with a strong emphasis on the use of miniature body worn sensors. Dr Williams has a growing reputation as a thought leader in the application of sensors for human movement analysis, especially for the spine, and has good national and international collaborations.
He received his BSc (hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Southampton, Master of Manipulative Therapy degree from Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Roehampton, London. He has held positions in the University of Brighton and visiting research fellowships within the engineering department of Cardiff University and School of Healthcare Studies, University of Southampton... Dr Williams has published over 65 peer reviewed publications, has appeared in news articles around the world for his novel instrumentation and has worked with industrial partners on turning ideas into products. He has previously served as section editor for a BMC journal. He is nationally recognised as an expert Physiotherapist, previously delivering CPD training internationally, and he retains membership to the Health and Care Professions Council and the Musculoskeletal Association of Charted Physiotherapists.
He is keen to work with potential MRes, PhD and postdoctoral students with research interests aligned to clinical biomechanics, especially in projects related to (1) spinal biomechanics, (2) balance, especially wobble board and (3) CPR. See teaching tab for previous and current PhD topics.
moreJournal Articles
- ALJawaee, M., Jones, M.D. and Williams, J.M., 2024. An investigation into the influence of biological sex, anthropometrics, footwear, and dual tasking on balance. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 45 (2), 169-180.
- McClintock, F.A., Callaway, A.J., Clark, C.J., Alqhtani, R.S. and Williams, J.M., 2024. Lumbar Sitting Behavior of Individuals with Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study Using Extended Real-World Data. Sensors, 24 (20).
- McClintock, F.A., Callaway, A.J., Clark, C.J. and Williams, J.M., 2024. Validity and reliability of inertial measurement units used to measure motion of the lumbar spine: A systematic review of individuals with and without low back pain. Medical Engineering and Physics, 126.
- Aljawaee, M., Williams, J.M. and Jones, M.D., 2024. Informing wobble-board training and assessment through an investigation of the effect of biological-sex, anthropometrics, footwear and dual-tasking in young adults. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 37 (2), 305-315.
- McClintock, F.A., Callaway, A.J., Clark, C.J. and Williams, J.M., 2024. Assessing the Impact of Sensor Orientation on Accelerometer-Derived Angles: A Systematic Analysis and Proposed Error Reduction. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 14 (2).
- Andersen Brevig, E., Mehus, I., Williams, J.M. and Øvretveit, K., 2024. Motivational Dynamics and Training Experiences among Female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners. Martial Arts Studies, 2024 (15), 1-13.
- Gugelmin-Almeida, D., Jones, M., Clark, C., Rolfe, U. and Williams, J., 2023. RE: Correspondence to: A novel retraining strategy of chest compression skills for infant CPR results in high skill retention for longer. European Journal of Pediatrics, 182 (5), 2457.
- Daniel, E.S., Lee, R.Y.W. and Williams, J.M., 2023. The reliability of video fluoroscopy, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and radiography for measurements of lumbar spine segmental range of motion in-vivo: A review. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 36 (1), 117-135.
- Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. A feasibility study to evaluate a purposeful walk intervention with a distance goal using a commercially available activity monitor in elderly people post total hip replacement surgery. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 10, 20556683231195927.
- Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. Can a Purposeful Walk Intervention with a Distance Goal using a Commercially Available Activity Monitor Improve Individuals' daily activity and function Post Total Hip Replacement Surgery - A Randomised Pilot Trial. Cyborg and Bionic Systems.
- Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. Can a Purposeful Walk Intervention with a Distance Goal Using an Activity Monitor Improve Individuals' Daily Activity and Function Post Total Hip Replacement Surgery. A Randomized Pilot Trial. Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 4.
- Gugelmin-Almeida, D., Jones, M., Clark, C., Rolfe, U. and Williams, J., 2022. A novel retraining strategy of chest compression skills for infant CPR results in high skill retention for longer. European Journal of Pediatrics, 181 (12), 4101-4109.
- Gugelmin-Almeida, D., Tobase, L., Maconochie, I., Polastri, T., Rodrigues Gesteira, E.C. and Williams, J., 2022. What can be learned from the literature about intervals and strategies for paediatric CPR retraining of healthcare professionals? A scoping review of literature. Resuscitation Plus, 12.
- Williams, J.M., Frey, M., Breen, A. and De Carvalho, D., 2022. Systematic analysis of different low-pass filter cut-off frequencies on lumbar spine kinematics data and the impact on the agreement between accelerometers and an optoelectronic system. Journal of Biomechanics, 145.
- Dunne, C., Callaway, A.J., Thurston, J. and Williams, J.M., 2022. Validity, reliability, minimal detectable change, and methodological considerations for HHD and portable fixed frame isometric hip and groin strength testing: A comparison of unilateral and bilateral testing methods. Physical Therapy in Sport, 57, 46-52.
- Watt, A.A., Callaway, A.J. and Williams, J.M., 2022. In vivo through-range passive stiffness of the lumbar spine: a meta-analysis of measurements and methods. Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, 60 (8), 2133-2157.
- Wylde, M.J., Callaway, A.J., Williams, J.M., Yap, J., Leow, S. and Yong, L.C., 2022. Limb specific training magnitude and asymmetry measurement to discriminate between athletes with and without unilateral or bilateral lower limb injury history. Physical Therapy in Sport, 56, 76-83.
- Wylde, M., Adilah Masismadi, N., Chee Yong, L., Callaway, A. and Williams, J., 2021. Placement of inertial measurement units in Racket Sports: Perceptions of coaches for IMU use during training and competition. International Journal of Racket Sports Science, 3 (1), 45-55.
- Gugelmin-Almeida, D., Clark, C., Rolfe, U., Jones, M. and Williams, J., 2021. Dominant versus non-dominant hand during simulated infant CPR using the two-finger technique: a randomised study. Resuscitation Plus, 7.
- Williams, J. and Nyman, S., 2021. A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial to investigate the effect of Tai Chi on the instrumented timed up and go test in people with mild to moderate dementia. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 33 (8), 2175-2181.
- Senington, B., Lee, R.Y. and Williams, J.M., 2021. Validity and reliability of innovative field measurements of tibial accelerations and spinal kinematics during cricket fast bowling. Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, 59 (7-8), 1475-1484.
- Williams, J.M. and Nyman, S.R., 2021. Age Moderates Differences in Performance on the Instrumented Timed up and Go Test between People with Dementia and Their Informal Caregivers. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 44 (3), E150-E157.
- Killingback, C., Thompson, M., Chipperfield, S., Clark, C. and Williams, J., 2021. Physiotherapists’ views on their role in self-management approaches: A qualitative systematic review. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.
- Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M. and Wainwright, T.W., 2021. Lower limb kinematic, kinetic and spatial-temporal gait data for healthy adults using a self-paced treadmill. Data in Brief, 34.
- ALJawaee, M.A., Jones, M.D., Theobald, P.S. and Williams, J.M., 2021. Does wobble board training improve balance in older adults? A systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 26 (6), 447-456.
- Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J.M. and Swain, I., 2020. Why Do People Undergo THR and What Do They Expect to Gain-A Comparison of the Views of Patients and Health Care Professionals. J Patient Exp, 7 (6), 1778-1787.
- Killingback, C., Thompson, M.A., Chipperfield, S., Clark, C. and Williams, J., 2020. Transitions from healthcare to self-care: a qualitative study of falls service practitioners' views on self-management. Disabil Rehabil, 1-8.
- Gardiner, P.V., Small, D., Muñoz-Esquivel, K., Condell, J., Cuesta-Vargas, A., Williams, J., Machado, P.M. and Garrido-Castro, J.L., 2020. Validity and reliability of a sensor-based electronic spinal mobility index for axial spondyloarthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford), 59 (11), 3415-3423.
- Almeida, D., Clark, C., Jones, M., McConnell, P. and Williams, J., 2020. Consistency and variability in human performance during simulate infant CPR: A reliability study. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 28 (1).
- Almeida, D., Clark, C.J., Jones, M., McConnell, P. and Williams, J.M., 2020. Consistency and variability in human performance during simulate infant CPR: a reliability study. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 28.
- Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J. and Swain, I., 2020. A review of current use of commercial wearable technology and smartphone apps with application in monitoring individuals following total hip replacement surgery. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY.
- Senington, B., Lee, R.Y. and Williams, J.M., 2020. Biomechanical risk factors of lower back pain in cricket fast bowlers using inertial measurement units: A prospective and retrospective investigation. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 6 (1).
- Concepción Aranda-Valera, I., Williams, J.M. et al., 2020. Measuring spinal mobility using an inertial measurement unit system: A validation study in axial spondyloarthritis. Diagnostics, 10 (6).
- Callaway, A., Peck, J., Ellis, S. and Williams, J., 2020. A randomised observational study of individualised variations in the start position of the closed-kinetic chain upper extremity stability test. Physical Therapy in Sport, 41, 16-22.
- Killingback, C., Drury, D., Mahato, P. and Williams, J., 2020. Student feedback delivery modes: A qualitative study of student and lecturer views. Nurse Education Today, 84.
- Williams, J.M., Gara, M. and Clark, C., 2019. The quantification of hop landing balance using trunk-mounted accelerometry. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 28 (8).
- Williams, J., Callaway, A., Gara, M. and Tattersall, P., 2019. Technique utilisation and efficiency in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches at white and blue belts. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 19 (3), 353-369.
- Killingback, C., Ahmed, O. and Williams, J., 2019. ‘It was all in your voice’ - Tertiary student perceptions of alternative feedback modes (audio, video, podcast, and screencast): A qualitative literature review. Nurse Education Today, 72, 32-39.
- Williams, J.M. and Nyman, S.R., 2018. Association between the instrumented timed up and go test and cognitive function, fear of falling and quality of life in community dwelling people with dementia. J Frailty Sarcopenia Falls, 3 (4), 185-193.
- Watt, A.A., Clark, C. and Williams, J.M., 2018. Differences in sit-to-stand, standing sway and stairs between community-dwelling fallers and non-fallers: a review of the literature. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23 (4-5), 273-290.
- Senington, B., Lee, R.Y. and Williams, J.M., 2018. Are shoulder counter rotation and hip shoulder separation angle representative metrics of three-dimensional spinal kinematics in cricket fast bowling? Journal of Sports Sciences, 36 (15), 1763-1767.
- Senington, B., Lee, R.Y. and Williams, J.M., 2018. Ground reaction force, spinal kinematics and their relationship to lower back pain and injury in cricket fast bowling: A review. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 31 (4), 671-683.
- Cooper, T. and Williams, J.M., 2017. Does an exercise programme integrating the Nintendo Wii-Fit Balance Board improve balance in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy? Physical Therapy Reviews, 22 (5-6), 229-237.
- Williams, J. and Bentman, S., 2017. Corrigendum to “An investigation into the reliability and variability of wobble board performance in a healthy population using the SMARTwobble instrumented wobble board” [Physical Therapy in Sport vol. 15/3 (2014) 143–147]. PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT, 25, 108.
- Williams, J.M., Dorey, C., Clark, S. and Clark, C., 2017. Corrigendum to “The within-day and between-day reliability of using sacral accelerations to quantify balance performance” [Phys. Ther. Sport vol. 17 (2015) 45–50] (S1466853X15000346) (10.1016/j.ptsp.2015.04.002). Physical Therapy in Sport, 25, 106-107.
- Nicholls, A. and Williams, J.M., 2016. Can the Prechtl method for the qualitative assessment of general movements be used to predict neurodevelopmental outcome, at eighteen months to three years, of infants born preterm? Physical Therapy Reviews, 21 (3-6), 131-137.
- Learner, N.A. and Williams, J.M., 2016. Can physical activity be used to maintain cognitive function in nursing home residents with dementia? A literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 21 (3-6), 184-191.
- Clark, C.J., Clark, S., Dorey, C. and Williams, J., 2016. Correlation of the functional difficulties questionnaire (FDQ-9) with dynamic balance using the SMART instrumented wobbleboard. Physical Therapy in Sport, 21, 68-74.
- Swaminathan, R., Williams, J.M., Jones, M.D. and Theobald, P.S., 2016. A kinematic analysis of the spine during rugby scrummaging on natural and synthetic turfs. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34 (11), 1058-1066.
- Swaminathan, R., Williams, J.M., Jones, M.D. and Theobald, P.S., 2016. The prediction of neck extensor force using surface electromyography. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 29 (2), 279-285.
- Alqhtani, R.S., Jones, M.D., Theobald, P.S. and Williams, J.M., 2016. Investigating the contribution of the upper and lower lumbar spine, relative to hip motion, in everyday tasks. Manual Therapy, 21, 268-273.
- Swaminathan, R., Williams, J.M., Jones, M.D. and Theobald, P.S., 2016. Does the new rugby union scrum sequence positively influence the hooker's in situ spinal kinematics? BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 2 (1).
- Alqhtani, R.S., Jones, M.D., Theobald, P.S. and Williams, J.M., 2015. Correlation of Lumbar-Hip Kinematics between Trunk Flexion and Other Functional Tasks. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 38 (6), 442-447.
- Alqhtani, R.S., Jones, M.D., Theobald, P.S. and Williams, J.M., 2015. Reliability of an accelerometer-based system for quantifying multiregional spinal range of motion. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 38 (4), 275-281.
- Dorey, C. and Williams, J., 2015. Strengthening the hip muscles in individuals with patellofemoral pain: What can be learned from the literature. Physical Therapy Reviews.
- Williams, J., Dorey, C., Clark, C. and Clark, S., 2015. The within-day and between-day reliability of using sacral accelerations to quantify balance performance. Physical Therapy in Sport.
- Palmer, K., Hebron, C. and Williams, J., 2015. A randomised trial into the effect of an isolated hip abductor strengthening programme and a functional motor control programme on knee kinematics and hip muscle strength. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
- Jones, M.D., Martin, P.S., Williams, J., Kemp, A.M. and Theobald, P., 2014. Development of a computational biomechanical infant model for the investigation of infant head injury by shaking. Medicine, Science and the Law.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R.Y., 2014. An experimental study investigating the effect of pain relief from oral analgesia on lumbar range of motion, velocity, acceleration and movement irregularity. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 15 (304), 1-9.
- Williams, J., Theobald, P.S. and Jones, M.D., 2014. Does the presence of a vertical barrier influence sagittal spinal curvature or range of motion in young females? Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 27 (1), 71-75.
- Williams, J. and Bentman, S., 2014. An investigation into the reliability and variability of wobble board performance in a healthy population using the SMARTwobble instrumented wobble board. Physical Therapy in Sport, 15 (3), 143-147.
- Williams, J. and Cuesta-Vargas, A., 2014. Quantification of prone thoracic manipulation using inertial sensor-derived accelerations. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 37 (4), 230-235.
- Cuesta-Vargas, A. and Williams, J., 2014. Inertial sensor real-time feedback enhances the learning of cervical spine manipulation: a prospective study. BMC Medical Education, 14, 120.
- Williams, J., 2014. Is Student Knowledge of Anatomy Affected by a Problem-Based Learning Approach? A Review. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2 (4), 108-112.
- Williams, J.M., Haq, I. and Lee, R.Y., 2013. A novel approach to the clinical evaluation of differential kinematics of the lumbar spine. Manual Therapy, 18 (2), 130-135.
- Williams, J.M., Haq, I. and Lee, R.Y., 2013. An investigation into the onset, pattern, and effects of pain relief on lumbar extensor electromyography in people with acute and chronic low back pain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36 (2), 91-100.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R.Y., 2013. The effect of pain relief on dynamic changes in lumbar curvature. Manual Therapy, 18 (2), 149-154.
- Williams, J.M. and Cuesta-Vargas, A.I., 2013. An investigation into the kinematics of 2 cervical manipulation techniques. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36 (1), 20-26.
- Theobald, P., Jones, M. and Williams, J.M., 2012. Do inertial sensors represent a viable method to reliably measure cervical spine range of motion? Manual Therapy, 17 (1), 92-96.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2012. Dynamic lumbar curvature measurement in acute and chronic low back pain sufferers. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93 (11), 2094-2099.
- Cuesta-Vargas, A. and Williams, J.M., 2011. Estudio de la cinemática y fiabilidad inter e intraterapeutas de la manipulacion vertebral cervical basada en sensores inerciales. Study of kinematics and intra- and inter-therapists of the cervical spinal manipulation based on inertial sensors. Fisioterapia, 33 (1), 25-30.
- Stamos-Papastamos, N., Petty, N. and Williams, J.M., 2011. Changes in bending stiffness and lumbar spine range of movement following lumbar mobilization and manipulation. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 34 (1), 46-53.
- Williams, J.M., Haq, I. and Lee, R.Y., 2010. Is pain the cause of altered biomechanical functions in back pain sufferers? Human Movement Science, 29, 311-325.
- Williams, J.M., 2010. Dynamic measurement of lumbar curvature using fibre-optic sensors. Medical Engineering and Physics, 32, 1043-1049.
- Cuesta-Vargas, A., Galan-Mercant, A. and Williams, J.M., 2010. Systematic Review The use of inertial sensors system for human motion analysis. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15 (6), 462-473.
- Edmondston, S.J., Chan, H.Y., Ngai, G.C.W., Warren, L.R., Williams, J.M., Glennon, S. and Netto, K., 2007. Postural neck pain: An investigation of habitual sitting posture, perception of 'good' posture and cervicothoracic kinaesthesia. Manual Therapy, 12, 363-371.
Conferences
- Bahadori, S., Williams, J., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. Can a walking intervention using an activity monitor improve individuals’ daily activity and function post THR surgery: A randomised pilot trial. In: the European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children 18-22 September 2023 Athens. Gait and Posture https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S096663622300944X: Elsevier.
- Almeida, D., Williams, J., Clark, C. and Jones, M., 2020. Is there a difference between dominant and non-dominant hand performance during simulated infant CPR? In: Congress of the European Resuscitation Council 22-24 October 2020 Manchester (virtual due to CoVID-19).
- Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J.M. and Swain, I., 2020. A review of current use of commercial wearable technology and smartphone apps with application in monitoring individuals following total hip replacement surgery. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 44 (6), 324-333.
- Senginton, B., Lee, R.Y. and Williams, J., 2020. The use of inertial measurement units to identify biomechanical factors of performance in cricket fast bowlers. In: International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Conference 19-23 July 2020 Liverpool.
- Williams, J., 2020. Biomechanics in sport; towards on field measurement. In: Asian Federation of Sport Medicine Conference 18 July 2020 Virtual.
- Learner, N. and Williams, J., 2018. Can physical activity be used to maintain cognitive function in nursing home residents with dementia? In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 2-3 November 2018 Birmingham.
- Bewes, R., Callaway, A. and Williams, J., 2018. Inertial sensor measurement of shoulder joint position sense: reliability and consistency. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 2-3 November 2018 Birmingham.
- Williams, J., Clark, C. and Gara, M., 2018. The quantification of hop landing balance using trunk mounted accelerometry. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 2-3 November 2018 Birmingham.
- Williams, J. and Nyman, S., 2018. Quantifying sub-phases of the timed-up and go test and exploring their relationships with cognitive function and fear of falling in persons with dementia. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 2-3 November 2018 Birmingham.
- Williams, J. and Nyman, S., 2018. Age matched comparison in performance of the instrumented timed-up and go between persons with dementia and their carers. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 2-3 November 2018 Birmingham.
- Gara, M., Clark, C. and Williams, J., 2018. Is there a difference in balance between the dominant and non-dominant lower limb during wobbleboard, balance and hopping tasks. In: World Congress of Biomechanics 8-12 July 2018 Dublin.
- Ahmed, O., Williams, J. et al., 2018. Injury and wellness screening in male Premier League football: an exploratory study. In: XXVII Medical Isokinetic Medical Group Conference 2-4 June 2018 Barcelona, Spain.
- Garrido-Castro, J.L., Concha-Aranda, I.C., Gardiner, P., Machado, P.M., Williams, J., Collantes-Estevez, E. and Grp, I.S., 2018. AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS POSTURE ASSESSMENT USING INERTIAL SENSORS. In: Eular 2018 13-16 June 2018 Amsterdam. ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES, 77, 1561.
- Bewes, R., Williams, J. and Callaway, A., 2016. Quantifying the Static Shoulder Stability Test using Accelerometers. In: International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) 4-8 July 2016 Glasgow.
- Stefanakis, M., Williams, J. and Aristolous, P., 2016. Load tolerance and EMG activity of the back muscles during sitting: the effect of posture and load. In: International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists 4-8 July 2016 Glasgow.
- Williams, J. and Kohout, O., 2016. Can a Tibial mounted accelerometer detect differences in lower limb impact across different footwear. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 16 April 2016 Leicester.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R.Y., 2016. The effects of pain-relief of gait symmetry in individuals with acute and chronic low back pain. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 16 April 2016 Leicester.
- Williams, J. and Clark, C., 2015. Is there a correlation between wobble board performance and static balance performance? In: Physiotherapy Research Society Conference 24 April 2015 Leicester. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22 (8) Mark Allen Healthcare.
- Williams, J., 2015. How to strengthen the hip muscles in individuals with patellofemoral pain: What can be learned from the literature? In: Physiotherapy Research Society Conference 24 April 2015 Leicester. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22 (8) Mark Allen Healthcare.
- Williams, J., 2015. The learning of higher order manual therapy through real-time feedback. In: Physiotherapy Research Society Conference 24 April 2015 Leicester. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22 (8) Mark Allen Healthcare.
- Williams, J., 2015. An investigation in to the use of inertial sensors to quantify joint position sense. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 24 April 2015 Leicester. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22 (8) Mark Allen Healthcare.
- Williams, J., Clark, C. and Clark, S., 2015. The clinical measurement of balance using accelerometry: Within- and between-day reliability. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 24 April 2015 Leicester. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22 (8) Mark Allen Healthcare.
- Williams, J., 2015. Is there a correlation between wobble board performance and static balance performance? In: Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics 12 July 2015 Glasgow.
- Williams, J. and Senington, B., 2015. How does playing surface affect tibial acceleration during fast bowling in cricket? In: Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics 12-18 July 2015 Glasgow.
- Williams, J., Aristotelous, P. and Stefanakis, M., 2015. EMG activity of lumbar extensors in 3 different sitting postures during lifting. In: 23rd International Congress of Physical Education & Sport 15-17 May 2015 Greece.
- Chapman, J.A. and Williams, J.W., 2015. Critical reflective practice and continuing professional development: Box ticking or deep learning? In: 17th International WCPT Congress, World Physical Therapy 1-4 May 2015 Singapore.
- Clark, C.J., Clark, S. and Williams, J., 2015. Assessing construct validity of the functional difficulties questionnaire (FDQ-9) for assessing developmental coordination disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia in adults. In: World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 1 May 2015 Singapore.
- Alqhtani, R., Jones, M., Theobald, P. and Williams, J., 2014. A novel method to evaluate the viability of 3A sensor measurements of primary motions for six cephalo-caudal regions and demonstrate range of motion for each particular region in 3D. In: International Conference on Spinal Manipulation 25-27 August 2013 Phoenix, USA. http://2013icsm.org/program.html.
- Williams, J., Theobald, P. and Jone, M., 2014. Infant cervical range of motion in the sagittal plane. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 33rd Scientific Meeting 14 May 2014 Norwich.
- Swaminathan, R., Jones, M.D., Williams, J.M. and Theobald, P.S., 2014. Electromyography of the Cervical spine during machine and live scrimmaging. In: BASES 5 April 2014 Portsmouth.
- Swaminathan, R., Jones, M.D., Williams, J.M. and Theobald, P.S., 2014. An assessment of the effect of the new Rugby Union engagement laws on the Lumbar Spine kinematics of the hooker. In: BASES 5 April 2014 Portsmouth.
- Senington, B., Lee, R.Y. and Williams, J., 2014. The classification of cricket playing surface firmness using acceleration data. In: BASES 5 April 2014 Portsmouth.
- Williams, J. and Lee, R.Y., 2014. The effect of playing surface on front foot tibial impact force during fast bowling in cricket. In: BASES student conference 5 April 2014 Portsmouth, UK.
- Alqhtani, R., Jones, M., Theobald, P. and Williams, J., 2014. Hip and Lumbar motion: Is there a correlation between flexion and functional tasks. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 33rd Scientific Meeting 2014 Norwich.
- Alqhtani, R., Theobald, P., Jones, M. and Williams, J., 2014. The reliability of a novel multi-regional spinal motion measurement device. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 33rd Scientific Meeting 2014 Norwich.
- Swaminathan, R., Jones, M., Williams, J. and Theobald, P., 2014. An assessment of the effect of the new rugby union engagement laws on the spinal kinematics of the hooker. In: 7th World Congress of Biomechanics 2014 Boston, USA.
- Williams, J. and Bentman, S., 2013. Quantification of wobbleboard performance. A normative data study. In: Physiotherapy Research Society 9 April 2013 Cardiff, UK.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2013. Movement quality: Can it be measured? In: Physiotherapy Research Society 9 April 2013 Cardiff, UK.
- Swaminathan, R., Jones, M., Williams, J., Palmer, T. and Theobald, P., 2013. The range of spinal motion of rugby union hookers during live scrummaging. In: British Association of Sport and Exercise Science conference 26-27 March 2013 Cardiff, UK.
- Swaminathan, R., Jones, M., Williams, J., Palmer, T. and Theobald, P., 2013. The range of motion of rugby union hookers during ‘machine-based’ scrummaging. In: British Association of Sport and Exercise Science conference 26-27 March 2013 Cardiff, UK.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2011. A novel approach to the clinical evaluation of differential kinematics of the lumbar spine. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 7-8 October 2011 Liverpool, UK.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2011. The effects of pain-relief on sequencing behavior of acute low back pain sufferers. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 7-8 October 2011 Liverpool, UK.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2011. The effects of pain-relief on lumbar kinematics in acute low back pain. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 7-8 October 2011 Liverpool, UK.
- Stamos-Papastamos, N., Petty, N. and Williams, J., 2011. Changes in bending stiffness and lumbar active range of motion following lumbar mobilization and manipulation. In: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress 7-8 October 2011 Liverpool, UK.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2011. The effects of pain on spinal kinematics. In: XXIIIrd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics 3-7 July 2011 Brussels, Belgium. http://isbweb.org/isb-congresses/353-xxiii-isb-congress.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2011. Dynamic sagittal spinal curvature measurement in low back pain sufferers. In: XXIIIrd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics 3-7 July 2011 Brussels, Belgium. http://isbweb.org/isb-congresses/353-xxiii-isb-congress.
- Theobald, P., Jones, M. and Williams, J., 2011. The use of attitude sensors to measure cervical spine ROM. In: XXIIIrd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics 3-7 July 2011 Brussels, Belgium. http://isbweb.org/isb-congresses/353-xxiii-isb-congress.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2010. Dynamic measurement of lumbar curvature using fibre-optic sensors. In: International Conference of the Polish Society of Biomechanics 25-28 August 2010 Warsaw, Poland.
- Williams, J., Haq, I. and Lee, R., 2010. Fibre-optic measurement of spinal curvature: accuracy and reliability. In: 17th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, 5-8 July 2010 Edinburgh, UK.
- Cuesta-Vargas, A., Galan-Mercant, A. and Williams, J., 2010. Una revision sistematica del analisis del movimiento humano comparando los sensors inerciales con sistemas de video opto-electronicos (A systematic review of human motion analysis comparing inertial sensors with video based opto-electronic systems). In: XIII Congreso Nacional de Fisiotherapia 5-6 May 2010 Murcia, Spain.
Theses
- Bahadori, S., 2023. The application of commercial wearable technology and smartphone rehabilitation applications for enhancing individuals’ level of activity after hip replacement surgery. PhD Thesis. Faculty of Health and Social Science.
- Wylde, M., 2022. An investigation into the use of inertial measurement units to assess the loading profiles of adolescent Badminton players. PhD Thesis. Bournemouth University, Health and Social Sciences.
- Almeida, D., 2022. Can a novel infant CPR retraining strategy result in longer skill retention? PhD Thesis. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
- Bowden, M. and Senington, B., 2018. An investigation into the spinal kinematics and lower limb impacts during cricket fast bowling and their association with lower back pain. PhD Thesis. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
- Alqhtani, R., 2016. Developing a methodology to perform measurements of the multi-spinal regions and lumbar-hip complex kinematics during dominant daily tasks. PhD Thesis. School of Engineering Cardiff University.
- Swaminathan, R., 2016. An investigation to establish how the evolution of rugby influences the risk of spinal injury during scrummaging. PhD Thesis. School of Engineering Cardiff University.
PhD Students
- Frederick McClintock. Real world monitoring of spinal movement and its application to low back pain, (In progress)
- Madawi Aljawee. Wobble board training for individuals with diabetic neuropathy, (In progress)
- Rachael Bewes. Quantifying upper limb sensorimotor control to invesitigate relevance to shoulder function, (In progress)
- Raee Alqhtani, 2016. Developing a methodology to perform measurements of the multi-spinal regions and lumbar-hip complex kinematics during dominant daily tasks, (Completed)
- Ramesh Swaminathan, 2016. An investigation to establish how the evolution of rugby influences the risk of spinal injury during scrummaging, (Completed)
- Billy Senington, 2018. An investigation into the spinal kinematics and lower limb impact in cricket fast bowling and its relationship with back pain, (Completed)
- Matthew Wylde, 2022. An investigation into the use of inertial measurement units to assess the loading profiles of adolescent Badminton players, (Completed)
- Debora Almeida, 2023. Can a novel infant CPR retraining strategy result in longer skill retention?, (Completed)
- Shayan Bahadori, 2023. The application of commercial wearable technology and Smartphone rehabilitation applications for enhancing individuals’ level of activity after hip replacement surgery, (Completed)
Profile of Teaching UG
- Dr Williams believes in the transformative nature of (higher) education and considers it a privilege to part of that journey with students. He holds a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academic (Advance HE) and serves as a mentor to others, facilitating innovative education practice. He has previously held positions in the Centre for Excellence in Learning (now FLIE) and has delivered on the PCGE at BU. He has a number of publications in teaching and learning with a focus on student feedback.
Grants
- Investigation in spinal kinematics and impact during cricket fast bowling (Santander, 03 Jun 2013). Completed
- investigating how to optimise the teaching of spinal manipulation. (University of Malaga, 27 May 2011). Completed
- measuring and classifying spinal motion. (Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, 06 Sep 2010). Awarded
- investigating the influence of pain on lumbar kinematics and muscle function in acute and chronic low back pain sufferers. (Private Physiotherapy Education Foundation, 01 Aug 2007). Completed
Qualifications
- PGCE in Education Practice (Bournemouth University, 2013)
- PhD in Biomechanics (University of Roehampton, 2012)
- Master of Manipulative Therapy in Manipulative Therapy (Curtin University of Technology, 2005)
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (University of Southampton, 2000)
Memberships
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Member,
- Health Care Professions Council, Member,
- Higher Education Academy, Senior Fellow,
