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Academic Biography
Andy completed his BSc in Sports Science and Psychology at Liverpool University and qualified as an Occupational therapist (OT) at Northumbria University through the pre-registration MSc course. Andy worked as a rotational OT for South Tees NHS Foundation Trust and then specialised in vascular and amputee rehabilitation, which led to completing a PhD at Teesside University investigating sensory discrimination training for the self-management of phantom limb pain.
Andy has maintained his clinical experience through private practice as a specialist OT in amputee rehabilitation and pain management working with clients who have medico-legal claims.
Andy's primary research area is persistent pain and pain management, particularly phantom limb pain. He also has an active research interest in amputee rehabilitation and extended reality (XR) rehabilitation systems, especially virtual reality.
Academic Responsibilities
Course Lead: MSc (pre-registration) Occupational Therapy
Current module lead role:
- AHP4003: Major Project for Health Professionals (MSc, Level 7)
- PHY2025: Preparing to Collaborate in Physiotherapy Research (Apprentice, Level 5)
- OCT107: An Introduction to Academic and Evidenced-based Practice (Level 4)
Contributes to module Lectures/seminars across BSc, MSc, and apprenticeship Occupational therapy and AHP research methods modules.
External Roles and Professional Activities
Co-lead for Council Allied Health Professionals Research (CAHPR): North East hub
Enterprise Interest and Activities
Engagement with 2pd.co.uk - SensTrain medical device.
VR4Rehab project - virtual reality software: pacing for long-covid fatigue and chronic pain, in collaboration with academics at University College Cork.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Sensory discrimination training for phantom limb pain (PLP): The development of a randomised controlled trial protocol to investigate an automated device for the self-management of PLP, Teesside University
Award Date: 1 Jul 2022
Master, Occupational Therapy (pre-registration), Northumbria University
Award Date: 9 Aug 2013
Bachelor, Sports Science and Psychology , University of Liverpool
Award Date: 10 Nov 2004
External positions
Co-lead, North-East and North Cumbria hub , Council for Allied Health Professions Research
Aug 2023 → …
Specialist Occupational Therapist (amputee Rehabilitation & pain management) , Elite Occupational Therapy Services Limited
Aug 2021 → …
Occupational Therapist, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sept 2013 → Nov 2017
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PHANTOM RELIEF Trial: An investigation of the efficacy of a novel sensory discrimination training device for the management of phantom limb pain: A randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial. [PHANTOM RELIEF Trial]
Oatway, S. (RA), Graham, A. (CoI), Ryan, C. (PI), Martin, D. (CoI), MacSween, A. (CoI), Batterham, A. (CoI) & Smith, S. (CoI)
1/02/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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STOP: Studies into the Treatment Of Phantom limb pain
Ryan, C. (PI), Martin, D. (CoI), MacSween, A. (CoI), Oatway, S. (RA), Graham, A. (CoI), Batterham, A. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI) & Ravindran, D. (CoI)
15/03/21 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Virtual Reality rehabilitation for long-covid and chronic pain conditions
Graham, A. (PI)
14/01/22 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
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Computer Modelling financial Incentives (FIs) for quitting smoking in pregnancy (SiP)
Graham, A. (RA) & Jones, S. (PI)
1/10/21 → 17/12/21
Project: Research
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Exploring the potential of virtual reality for the self-management of chronic pain – a scoping review of its use to address health literacy
Skidmore, N., Mankelow, J., Bradford, C., Graham, A., Ryan, C. & Martin, D., 21 Apr 2024, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 72, 102962.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The test-retest reliability of pain outcome measures in people with phantom limb pain.
Graham, A., Ryan, C., Atkinson, G., MacSween, A., Martin, D. & Smith, S., 19 Apr 2024, In: Clinical Journal of Pain. 40, 8, p. 490-496 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An evaluation of a one-day pain science education event in a high school setting targeting pain related beliefs, knowledge, and behavioural intentions
Mankelow, J., Ravindran, D., Graham, A., Suri, S., Pate, J., Ryan, C. & Martin, D., 5 Jul 2023, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 66, 102818.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sensory discrimination training for adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review
Graham, A., Ryan, C., MacSween, A., Alexanders, J., Livadas, N., Oatway, S., Atkinson, G. & Martin, D., 2 Sept 2022, In: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 38, 9, p. 1107-1125Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reliability of a limb laterality recognition task in people with phantom limb pain
Graham, A., 2 Sept 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Cutting-edge technology could be a 'game changer' for pain management
Martin, D., Ryan, C., Suri, S. & Graham, A.
19/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Teesside University develops AI agent to support pain management
Martin, D., Ryan, C., Suri, S. & Graham, A.
19/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Could AI tech used by William Shatner be a "game changer" for pain management?
Martin, D., Ryan, C., Suri, S. & Graham, A.
12/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Teesside University works with pain expert on amazing online resource
Martin, D., Ryan, C., Suri, S. & Graham, A.
15/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Cutting-edge technology could be a 'game changer' for pain management
Martin, D., Ryan, C., Suri, S. & Graham, A.
16/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Thesis
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Sensory discrimination training for phantom limb pain (PLP): The development of a randomised controlled trial protocol to investigate an automated device for the self-management of PLP
Graham, A. (Author), Ryan, C. (Supervisor), MacSween, A. (Supervisor) & Martin, D. (Supervisor), 31 Jul 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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