Manali Akre

Manali Akre

  • makre at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Therapy
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Biography

I am a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Therapy at Bournemouth University and a doctoral researcher in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Essex. With a strong academic and clinical foundation in physiotherapy, my work bridges the gap between rehabilitation science, neuroscience, and athletic performance.

I began my career in India, where I trained as a physiotherapist and later specialised in neurosciences during my Master’s degree. My early clinical experience spans a wide range of settings, including neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal practice, and sports injury management, where I worked extensively with patients across the lifespan. This hands-on background continues to inform my research and teaching philosophy, ensuring a strong emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centred care.

My doctoral research focuses on brain neuroplasticity following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with a particular interest in understanding corticospinal and neuromuscular adaptations after injury...

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Journal Articles

  • Akre, M., 2026. Corticospinal and spinal neuromuscular function in physically active adults after unilateral primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Physical Therapy in Sport, 82.
  • Akre, M., 2026. Intracortical inhibition, corticospinal excitability and voluntary activation in people with and without patellofemoral pain. Experimental Physiology, 111 (4), 2225-2235.

Conferences

  • Akre, M., 2026. Corticospinal And Spinal Neuromuscular Function During Quadriceps Eccentrics And Isometrics After ACL-reconstruction: Case-control Preliminary Report: 1016. In: ACSM 26/05/2025 United state of America.
  • Akre, M., 2026. No: 553 Intra-Tester, Between-Day, Test-Retest Reliability of Maximum Voluntary Efforts and Femoral Nerve Stimulation Variables During Vastus Medialis Eccentric and Isometric Muscle Actions in a Range-of-Motion Specific to Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. In: Society of Indian Physiotherapists 24/01/2026 India.

Memberships

  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapist, Member (2026-),
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Physiotherapist (2023-2028),
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