Publications by BCOM Staff

2013

Drysdale IP, Hinkley H, Rolfe KJ. Patient perception of osteopathic training in the UK and patient reported experience. IJOM. In press

Branford O, Grobbelaar AO, Rolfe KJ. The growth factors involved in flexor tendon repair and adhesion formation. J Hand Surg (Eur) In press

Drysdale IP, Rolfe KJ, Hinkley H. ‘POSTE’ study (Patients OSTeopathic Experience): A UK national survey of patients: Part III. IJOM. 2013; 16: e23-e24

Hannighan T, Bird D, Hines M. Investigation of relationships between passive moment at the hip and tibial translation, dynamic strength and anthropometric measurements in healthy adult males. IJOM. 2013; 16: e9

Bramati Casellaarin I, Drysdale IP, Patel V. Evaluation of behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children after visceral osteopathic treatment. IJOM. 2013; 16: e13-e14

Thomson OP, Petty NJ, Moore AP. Clinical reasoning and therapeutic approaches of experiences osteopaths. IJOM 2013; 16 :e15-316.

2012

Rolfe KJ, Grobbelaar AO. A review of fetal scarless healing. ISRN dermatology. 2012; 698034

Penn JW, Grobbelaar AO, Rolfe KJ. The role of the TGF-β family in wound healing, burns and scarring: a review. Int J Burns Trauma 2012; 2: 18-28

Mehta M, Rolfe KJ, Sager J, Drysdale IP. Questionnaire based survey on satisfaction of PCT patients following osteopathic treatment. Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research. Sept 2012

Drysdale IP, Rolfe KJ, Hinkley H. “POSTE” Study (Patients OSTeopathic Experience): A UK national survey of patients Part III. Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research. Sept 2012

Thomson O. Approaches to clinical reasoning in osteopathy. Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research. Sept 2012

Bramati Castellarian I, Drysdale I. Evaluation of behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children after visceral osteopathic treatment. Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research. Sept 2012

Hannighan T, Bird D, Hines M. Investigation of relationships between passive moment at the hip and tibial translation, dynamic strength and anthropometric measurements in healthy adult males. Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research. Sept 2012

Winfield D, Mehta M. Examining the effects of osteopathic treatment on the symptoms of chronic functional constipation. A Placebo controlled randomised cross over pilot study. Proceedings of the Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy Annual Conference. November 2012

Woollard A, Rolfe KJ, Grobbelaar AO, Lichtman JW. Reinnervation of the interscutularis muscle after nerve repair or graft in YFP mice. Conference Proceedings. Neuroscience New Orleans 2012

Lougee, H., Johnston, R. G. and Thomson, O. P. (2012) The suitability of sham treatments for use as placebo controls in trials of spinal manipulative therapy: A pilot study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. In Press

Sutton, C., Nono, L., Johnston, R. G. and Thomson, O. P. (2012) The effects of experience on the inter-reliability of osteopaths to detect changes in posterior superior iliac spine levels using a hidden heel wedge. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. In Press

Boxer, L., Inarra, E., Chagger, J., Dukelow, M., Dyer, K., Gichaba, K., Gissel, N., Totschnig, B., Hines, M., (2012) “Comparison of the Effects of a Deep Tissue Massage versus Joint Manipulation on Proprioception”, ICSEMIS Conference Abstract

McSweeney, T. O.P. Thomson, and R. G. Johnston (2012) The Immediate Effects of Sigmoid Colon Manipulation on Pressure Pain Thresholds in the Lumbar Spine. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. In Press. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.02.004

Thomson, O. P., N. J. Petty and A. P. Moore (2012). Reconsidering the patient-centeredness of osteopathy. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. In Press. doi:10.1016/j.ijosm.2012.03.001

Petty, N.J., O.P. Thomson and G. Stew (2012) Ready for a paradigm shift? Part 1: Introducing the philosophy of qualitative research. Manual Therapy. In press. doi:10.1016/j.math.2012.03.006

Petty, N.J., O.P. Thomson and G. Stew (2012) Ready for a paradigm shift? Part 2: Introducing qualitative research methodologies and methods. Manual Therapy. In press. doi:10.1016/j.math.2012.03.004

2011

Thomson, O. P., N. J. Petty, C. M. Ramage and A. P. Moore (2011). Qualitative research: Exploring the multiple perspectives of osteopathy. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 14(3): 116-124.

Saaid, A, Bahal, G, Innervation of the Iliolumbar Ligament, Department of Anatomy, British College of Osteopathic Medicine,London,UK., 2^nd International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatomy, 9^th-11^th July 2010-Prague,Czech republic.

Thomson, O. P., N. J. Petty and A. P. Moore (2011). Clinical reasoning in osteopathy - More than just principles? International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 14(2): 71-76.

Drysdale, I.P, and Hinkley, H. "POSTE" Study (Patients OSTeopathic Experience) A UK National Survey of Patients. Pt 2: Patient's Awareness and Experience of Osteopathic Treatment. NCOR (National Council of Osteopathic Research) Conference, Brighton University, February 2011

2010

Dyall SC, Bird D, Drysdale IP and Hinkley HJ. Longitudinal Effects of a Vegan Diet on Bone Mineral Density as assessed by Calcaneal Quantitative Ultrasound. Proceedings of American Society for Bone Mineral Research, 32^nd Annual Meeting 2010, Toronto Canada

Dyall SC, Bird D, Drysdale IP and Hinkley HJ. Preliminary Comparison of FRAX^TM(Excluding BMD Calcaneal QUS T-score) with FRAX^TM(Including BMD) screening tool for estimating long-term fracture risk. Proceedings of American Society for Bone Mineral Research, 32^nd Annual Meeting 2010, Toronto Canada

Bahal, G, The Innervation of the Ilio-Lumbar Ligament. International Conference on the Advences in Osteopathic Research, Milan, Italy. May 2010. Abstract published in IJOM.

Bramati-Castellarin, I. Effect of Osteopathic treatment on the Gastrointestinal System Function of Autistic Children. International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research, Milan, Italy. May 2010. Abstract published in IJOM.

Thomson O, Petty NJ, Moore AP, Clinical Reasoning in Osteopathy - More than just principles? International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2010

Dyall SC, Michael GJ, Michael-Titus AT.
Omega-3 fatty acids reverse age-related decreases in nuclear receptors and increase neurogenesis in old rats. Journal of Neuroscience Research 2010, epub in advance PubMed

2009

Drysdale, I.P., and Hinkley, H. "POSTE" Study (Patients OSTeopathic Experience): A UK National Survey of Patients. Pt. 1: Patient's Perception of Osteoapthic Education. OSEAN Conference, Vienna, Austria November 2009

Hinkley HJ, Bird D, Drysdale IP. Preliminary comparison of QUS and FRAX (excluding BMD) screening tool for estimating long-term fracture risk in women. Proceedings of American Society for Bone Mineral Research, 31st Annual Meeting 2009, USA.

Hinkley HJ, Bird D, Drysdale IP Accurate evaluation of long-term fracture predictability may be confounded by interim risk reduction interventions adopted in response to information obtained during the fracture risk assessment. Proceedings of American Society for Bone Mineral Research, 31st Annual Meeting 2009, USA.

Hinkley HJ, Dyall SC., Bird D, Drysdale. Physical activities with ground impact may benefit the bone health of vegans. Proceedings of American Society for Bone Mineral Research, 31st Annual Meeting 2009, USA

Saaid A, Drysdale I, Agha H. and Birch W. Unusual Bilateral Termination of the Cephalic Vein. 1^st International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatomy, Novi Sad, Serbia 9th September 2009

Thomson, O., L. Haig and H. Mansfield (2009). The effects of high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation and mobilisation techniques on pressure pain threshold in the lumbar spine. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 12(2): 56-62.

2008

Murray T.A. and Hinkley H.J., An Investigation Into The Combination Of Foot Orthotics With Osteopathic Treatment In The Treatment Of Low Back Pain, International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida, September 2008

Wright P. and Drysdale I.P., A Comparison Of Postisometric Relaxation (PIR) and Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) Muscle Energy Techniques Applied to Piriformis
International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida, September 2008

Sugrue N. and Drysdale I.P., The Effects Of Lumbar Spine HVLAT on Upper Limb Cutaneous Blood Supply, International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida, September 2008

Mehta M. and Smith L., The Effects Of Upper Cervical Complex High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust Technique and Sub-occipital Muscle Group Inhibition Techniques on Standing Balance, International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida, September 2008

Saaid A. and Drysdale I.P., Unusual Termination of the cephalic vein, Clinical Journal of Anatomy, October 2008 Published online in Wiley Interscience www.interscience.wiley.com

Dyall S.C. & Michael-Titus A.T., Neurological benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, NeuroMolecular Medicine (http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12017-008-8036-z )

Robson L.G, Dyall S.C., Sidloff D. & Michael-Titus A.T, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids increase the neurite outgrowth of rat sensory neurones throughout development and in aged animals, Neurobiology of Aging – in press

Osman C., Dyall S.C., Michael G.J. & Michael-Titus A.T.
Effects of dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on COX-2 immunoreactivity,
8^th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Study Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL), Kansas City, USA

Hinkley H.J, and Drysdale I.P., Bone Health of Vegans,
Eighth European Congress on Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis, 9-12th April 2008, Istanbul, Turkey

Ritchie M, Ramnarine S, Wong V, Breach R, Arbuthnott C, Smith J, Hinkley HJ, Assessment of Phyto-oestrogen Intake in Vegans Using a Newly Developed Food Frequency Questionnaire, 5th International Conference Soy and Health, 2-3rd June 2008, Ghent, Belgium.

Ritchie M, Wong V, Ramnarine S, Breach R, Arbuthnott C, Smith J, Hinkley HJ, Is Dietary Supplementation Implicated in Individuals Consuming a Vegan diet? 5th International Conference Soy and Health, 2-3rd June 2008, Ghent, Belgium

Drysdale, I. P, How research informs osteopathic practice. Keynote "Osteopathy-Art and Science", Advancing Osteopathy 2008 Conference,
1st - 3rd February 2008, The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London, UK

2007

Hinkley H.J, and Drysdale I.P., Bone Health of Vegans. American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Conference, 16-19th September 2007. The Hawaii Conference Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii USA.

Drysdale I.P., Collins, A.L., Walters H.J., Bird, D., Hinkley H.J. Potential Benefits of Marathon Training on Bone Health as Assessed by Calcaneal Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation. Journal of Clinical Densitometry (2007), 10, 2, 179-183

2006

Crossland S., and Drysdale, I.P., Investigation into the affect of different application times of cold hydrotherapy on cutaneous blood perfusion. ICAOR 6, March 31st - April 2nd 2006, London.

Howard J., and Drysdale I. P., The temporal effect of a high velocity thrust technique to the lumbar spine on cutaneous blood flow in the lower limb in smokers and non-smokers. ICAOR 6, March 31st - April 2nd 2006, London.

2005

Drysdale I.P. and Walters N.J., Research in Osteopathic Education Programmes - Option or Necessity? First International Conference on Osteopathic Education, June 17th - June 19th 2005, London.

Goff L.M., Bell J.D., So P.W., Dornhorst A., Frost G.S., Veganism and its relationship with insulin resistance and intramyocellular lipid. European Journal Clinical Nutrition (2005) Feb. 59 (2) 291-8.

Brynes A.E., Adamson J., Dornhorst A., Frost G.S., The beneficial effect of a diet with low glycaemic index on 24 hr glucose profiles in healthy young people as assessed by continous glucose monitoring. Jounal of Nutrition, (2005) 93, 179-182.

Wallden M., Walters N., Does lumbo-pelvic dysfunction predispose to hamstring strain in professional soccer players? Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies: (2005) 9 (2), 99-108.

Kirk L., Underwood M., Chapell L., Martins-Mendez M., Thomas P., The effect of naturopathic osteopathy in the treatment of chronic low back pain - a feasibility study. Journal Osteopathic Medicine (2005) 8, 5-11

2004

Hinkley H.J., Drysdale I.P., Walters N.J., Bird D., Normative data for ultrasound measurement of the calcaneus within different female ethnic groups. British Journal of Radiology, (2004) 77, 740-744

IP Drysdale, H J Hinkley, D Bird, N J Walters. Does Marathon Training Influence Calcaneal BUA? American Society for Bone Mineral Research. 2004 26th Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Collins A.L., Saunders S., McCarthy H.D., Williams J.E., Fuller N.J., Within- and between-laboratory precision in the measurement of body volume using air displacement plethysmography and its effect on body composition assessment. International Journal of Obesity. (2004) 28, 80-90.

2003

Collins A.L. and McCarthy H.D., Evaluation of factors determining the precision of body composition measurements by air displacement plethysmography. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2003) 57, 770-776.

Goff L.M., Frost G.S., Hamilton G., Thomas E.L., Dhillo W.S., Dornhorst A., Bell J.D., Carbohydarte-induced manipulation of insulin sensitivity independently of intramyocellular lipids (2003) 89, 365-374.

Fernandez, M. & Drysdale I.P., An investigation into the effect of a high velocity thrust (hvt) technique to the cervical spine on cutaneous blood flow (cbf) in the upper limb. ICAOR 4 April 12-13 2003 London

Shah and Walters N.J. Soft Tissue Techniques and Hydrotherapy Increase Muscle Power. ICAOR 4 April 12-13 2003 London

T N Pedersen and Mehta, M., The Effect of Cervical High Velocity Thrust Technique on Range of Motion. ICAOR 4 April 12-13 2003 London

Flinton D.M. and Walters N.J., Prostate Cancer:the effect of physical activity on the age at presentation. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise 35 5, 2003

Karason A.,& Drysdale I.P., Somato-visceral response following Osteopathic HVLAT: The effect of unilateral lumbo-sacral high velocity low amplitude thrust technique on the cutaneous blood flow in the lower limb. JMPT (2003) 26 (4) 220-225

2002

Hinkley H.J., Drysdale I.P., Bird D., Walters N.J., The relationship between calcaneal ultrasound attenuation and osteoarthritis of the lower limb. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 24th Annual Meeting, San Antonio Texas, USA. September 2002

Drysdale I.P., Hinkley H.J., Bird D., Walters N.J., Is there a relationship between bone density (as measured by ultrasound) and foot loading pressures?
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 24th Annual Meeting, San Antonio Texas, USA. September 2002

Janossa M., Hepp F. & Walters N., The effect of osteopathic treatment on tennis players with shoulder pain. XXVII FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, Budapest, Hungary. 2002

Lipman T., & Walters N., The effects of hydrotherapy on muscle function. XXVII FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, Budapest, Hungary. 2002

Tanya Lipman and Nick Walters, Alternate Hot and Cold Hydrotherapy Enhances Muscle Function. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), Melbourne, Australia. (2002)

Iona Bramati-Castellarin & Margit Janossa, MD, Effect of Visceral Osteopathy on the gastrointestinal abnormalities in children with autistic discorders. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), Melbourne, Australia. (2002)

Matthew Wallden and Nick Walters. Lumbo-pelvic associations with hamstring strain in professional soccer players. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), Melbourne, Australia. (2002)

Manoj Mehta and Paul Hatton. The relationship between the duration of sub-maximal Isometric contraction (MET) and improvement in the range of passive knee extension. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), Melbourne, Australia.( 2002.)

Ian Drysdale, Heather Hinkley and Manoj Mehta, Upper limb muscle development in osteopathic trainees. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), Melbourne, Australia. (2002)

2001

Drysdale I.P., Hinkley H.J., Bird D., Walters N.J., Calcaneal Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation Changes over a Twelve Month Period. #SU146 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 23rd Annual Meeting, USA. (2001)

Hinkley H.J., Drysdale I.P., Bird D., Walters N.J., A Normative data for Ultrasound measurement of the Calcaneus within a Male Caucasian population. #SA104. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 23rd Annual Meeting,Phoenix, USA. (2001)

Drysdale I.P., Hinkley H.J., Walters NJ., Shale M., Bird D., Bilateral Calcaneal Differences as Measured by Three Bone Densitometers Employing Ultrasound and X-ray Methodology - Part II. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 4 (4) (2001) 337-341

Drysdale I.P., Hinkley H.J., Shale M., Bird D., Walters, N.J., Bilateral Variation of Calcaneal Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation (BUA) Part I Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 4 (1) (2001) 37-42.

2000

Karason A., Drysdale I.P., The effects on the vascular system of spinal manipulative treatment. 2nd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), London (2000)

Karnani, H., Walters N.J., Muscle Energy Technique: The effect on joint mobility and agonist/antagonist muscle activity. 2nd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), London (2000)

Hinkley H.J., Drysdale I.P., Walters NJ., Shale M., Bird D., Formative data for Ultrasound measurement of the Calcaneus within a Female Chinese population. #SU312. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 22nd Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada. (2000)

Drysdale I.P., Hinkley H.J., Walters. NJ., Shale M., Bird D., Assessment of changes in Calcaneal Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation over time.#SU313. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 22nd Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada. (2000)

Prior to 2000

Drysdale I. P., Kirk L., Mehta M. M., and Walters N. J., Efficacy of Osteopathic treatment for Low Back Pain. 1st International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), London(1999)

Hinkley H.J., Drysdale I.P., Walters NJ., Shale M., Bird D., Normative data for Ultrasound Measurement of the Calcaneus within the Female African Caribbean population. #F232. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 21st Annual Meeting, St Louis, USA. (1999.)

Drysdale I.P., Hinkley H.J., Walters NJ., Shale M., Bird D., Bilateral Calcaneal Differences as Measured by Three Bone Densitometers Employing.Ultrasound and X-ray Methodology #F231. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 21st Annual Meeting St Louis, USA. (1999).

Drysdale I.P., What is Osteopathy? Family Medicine (1999)

Drysdale I. P., Kirk L., Mehta M. M., and Walters N. J., A clinical audit of the Osteopathic approach to treatment of Low Back Pain. EULAR (European League against Arthritis) XIV Congress, Glasgow, Scotland. (1999)

Walters N. J., Drysdale I. P., The influence of physical activity on Coronary Heart Disease in male executives. American College of Sports Medicine, 46th Annual Conference, Seattle, USA(1999)

Hinkley, H.J., Drysdale I.P., Shale M., Bird D., Normative data for Ultrasound Measurement of the Calcaneus within a Female Asian population. American Society of Bone and Mineral. Research/International Bone and Mineral Society, Second Joint Meeting, San Francisco, USA. (1998)

Drysdale I.P., Hinkley H.J., Shale, M., Bird D., Bilateral variation of Calcaneal Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation. American Society of Bone and Mineral Research/International Bone and Mineral Society, Second Joint Meeting, San Francisco, USA. (1998)

Carpenter, R and Walters, N.J., The linear response of VO2 kinetics with specific changes in work protocol. 26th FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine,Orlando. (1998)

Carpenter, R, Walters, N.J., Oxygen consumption drift during constant running above the ventilatory threshold. 4th IOC World Congress on Sports Sciences, Monte Carlo.(1997)

Burtt, R. and Walters, N.J., Overtraining syndrome in rugby union players. British Journal of Osteopathy (1997) Vol XX 7-13

Carpenter, R. and N.J. Walters, The slow rise in oxygen consumption during constant running above and below the ventilatory threshold. Journal of Sports, Science (1997) 15

Drysdale I.P., Osteopathy: improving the status of alternative healthcare. Occupational Health (London) 1996 (48) 430-431.

Hinkley H.J., Mehta M., Drysdale I.P., The Digital Myograph in Isometric Muscle Testing - Reliability and Pilot Study Of Upper limb muscle development in Osteopathic trainees. Musculoskeletal Management. 1995 Vol 1 Number 2 pp63-72.

Hinkley H.J., Drysdale I.P., Audit of 1000 patients attending the clinic of the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy. The British Osteopathic Journal. 1995. Vol XVI pp17-22.

Hydrotherapy and muscle power

Using the BodPod for body composition assessment

Using the Exercise bike in the Research lab

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