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Personal profile
Academic Biography
Following 11 years working as a chartered Physiotherapist, Mark took up a teaching role here at Teesside in 2017. He was originally awarded a 1st class degree in Sport, Health and Exercise at Durham University in 2003, receiving 3 further awards for academic excellence. He then went on to complete both an MSc in Allied Health Professional Studies (Physiotherapy) at Teesside University in 2006, and a post-graduate qualification in Manipulative Therapy in 2010. Following this, he gained qualifications in the practice of acupuncture and peripheral joint and soft tissue injections, and worked in an extended scope role for a numbers of years. He has substantial experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including the NHS, sport and the private sector. Now Mark is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (FHEA), course leader in MSc Sports Physiotherapy Studies and a Senior Lecturer in the Allied Health Professions department, Mark is responsible for teaching on a number of therapy related modules across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and is an external examiner for MSc Advanced Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton.
Summary of Research Interests
Mark’s research and scholarly activity is related to his interest in the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, and the use of novel treatments/strategies to help achieve optimal results. He is also interested in the development and application of teaching pedagogy to improve student satisfaction and success.
Research Projects & External Funding
Mark is currently working on a research projects involving:
- The effect of sand rehabilitation on knee loads
- The effect of sand on knee valgus during jumping activities
- The use of sand in professional football
- EMG analysis of lower limb muscles during landing activities on different surfaces
- Students and lecturers perceptions of the value of online learning in Physiotherapy degrees during the COVID-19 pandemic
External positions
External examiner MSc Advanced Physiotherapy, University of Brighton
1 Jan 2022 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Finished
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An Exploratory Study of Simulated Placement in the Allied Health Curriculum: Placement Replacement Project
Kandasamy, G. (PI), Richardson, M. (CoI), Deane, F. (CoI), Ingleby, E. (CoI) & Hedges, C. (CoI)
25/01/23 → 30/08/23
Project: Research
Research output
- 10 Article
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The effects of a 6-week Sand- vs. Land-based jump training programme on frontal plane knee angle and jump performance in adolescent female football players.
Richardson, M., Evans, W., Chesterton, P. & Wright, M., 18 Feb 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effects of Action Observation and Motor Imagery on Students' Ability to identify Anatomical Locations: A Randomised Control Trial
Chesterton, P., Tears, C., Richardson, M., Emery, C. & Eaves, D., 17 Mar 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effect of Surface on Knee Landing Mechanics and Muscle Activity during a single-leg landing task in Recreationally Active Females
Richardson, M., Chesterton, P., Taylor, A. & Evans, W., 11 Jul 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Physical Therapy in Sport.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physiotherapy lecturers’ perceptions of online curriculum delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey
Chesterton, P., Richardson, M. & Tears, C., 1 Oct 2023, In: European Journal of Physiotherapy. 25, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Student physiotherapists perceptions of online curriculum delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chesterton, P., Richardson, M. & Tears, C., 7 Jun 2022, In: BMC Medical Education. 22, 440 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Additional file 1 of Student physiotherapists perceptions of online curriculum delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chesterton, P. (Creator), Richardson, M. (Creator) & Tears, C. (Creator), figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20023096, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Additional_file_1_of_Student_physiotherapists_perceptions_of_online_curriculum_delivery_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic/20023096
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Additional file 1 of Student physiotherapists perceptions of online curriculum delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chesterton, P. (Creator), Richardson, M. (Creator) & Tears, C. (Creator), figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20023096.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Additional_file_1_of_Student_physiotherapists_perceptions_of_online_curriculum_delivery_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic/20023096/1
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Physiotherapy lecturers’ perceptions of online curriculum delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey
Chesterton, P. (Creator), Richardson, M. (Creator) & Tears, C. (Creator), figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20336713.v1, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Physiotherapy_lecturers_perceptions_of_online_curriculum_delivery_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic_a_cross-sectional_survey/20336713/1
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