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Publications: DR Simon Lack

Zeitlin C, Shepherd M, Lack SD, Neal BS ( 2025 ) . Blood flow restriction training compared to conventional training in people with knee pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis . Physical Therapy in Sport vol. 74 , 65 - 74 .
Neal BS, Lack SD, Bartholomew C, Morrissey D ( 2024 ) . Best practice guide for patellofemoral pain based on synthesis of a systematic review, the patient voice and expert clinical reasoning . British Journal of Sports Medicine vol. 58 , ( 24 ) 1486 - 1495 .
Lack SD, Bartholomew C, North T, Miller SC, Neal BS ( 2023 ) . The effects of a two-week neuromuscular intervention on biopsychosocial variables in people with patellofemoral pain: an observational study . Frontiers in Sports and Active Living vol. 5 , Article 1087061 ,
Neal BS, Miller SC, Goodall A, Phillips J, Small C, Lack SD ( 2022 ) . Variables associated with successful outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in recreational athletes: A prospective cohort study . The Knee vol. 39 , 29 - 37 .
Neal BS, Bartholomew C, Barton CJ, Morrissey D, Lack SD ( 2022 ) . Six Treatments Have Positive Effects at 3 Months for People With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis . Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy vol. 52 , ( 11 ) 750 - 768 .
Alsaleh SA, Murphy N, Miller SC, Morrissey D, Lack SD ( 2022 ) . Corrigendum to “Local neuromuscular characteristics associated with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis”[Clinical Biomechanics 90 (2021) 105509] . Clinical Biomechanics vol. 98 , Article 105718 , 105718 - 105718 .
Ferreira AS, Lack S, Taborda B, Pazzinatto MF, de Azevedo FM, De Oliveira Silva D ( 2022 ) . Body fat and skeletal muscle mass, but not body mass index, are associated with pressure hyperalgesia in young adults with patellofemoral pain . Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy vol. 26 , ( 4 ) Article 100430 , 100430 - 100430 .
Curran AJ, Neal BS, Barber P, Bartholomew C, Morrissey D, Lack SD ( 2022 ) . Clinicians’ experience of the diagnosis and management of patellofemoral pain: A qualitative exploration . Musculoskeletal Science and Practice vol. 58 , Article 102530 , 102530 - 102530 .
Barber P, Lack SD, Bartholomew C, Curran AJ, Lowe CM, Morrissey D, Neal BS ( 2022 ) . Patient experience of the diagnosis and management of patellofemoral pain: A qualitative exploration . Musculoskeletal Science and Practice vol. 57 , Article 102473 , 102473 - 102473 .
Alsaleh S, Murphy N, Miller SC, Morrissey D, Lack S ( 2022 ) . 100 Local neuromuscular characteristics associated with patellofemoral\n pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis . Abstracts . Conference: #Sportskongres 2022, 3–5 February, Copenhagen, DenmarkA7.2 - A7 .
Vicenzino BT, Rathleff MS, Holden S, Maclachlan L, Smith BE, de Oliveira Silva D, van Middelkoop M ( 2022 ) . Developing Clinical and Research Priorities for Pain and Psychological Features in People With Patellofemoral Pain: An International Consensus Process With Health Care Professionals . Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy vol. 52 , ( 1 ) 29 - 39 .
Alsaleh SA, Murphy NA, Miller SC, Morrissey D, Lack SD ( 2021 ) . Local neuromuscular characteristics associated with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Clinical Biomechanics vol. 90 , Article 105509 , 105509 - 105509 .
Barton CJ, De Oliveira Silva D, Morton S, Collins NJ, Rathleff MS, Vicenzino B, van Middelkoop M, Crossley KM et al. ( 2021 ) . REPORT-PFP: a consensus from the International Patellofemoral Research\n Network to improve REPORTing of quantitative PatelloFemoral Pain\n studies . British Journal of Sports Medicine
Neal BS, Lack SD, Barton CJ, Birn-Jeffery A, Miller S, Morrissey D ( 2020 ) . Is markerless, smart phone recorded two-dimensional video a clinically useful measure of relevant lower limb kinematics in runners with patellofemoral pain? A validity and reliability study . Physical Therapy in Sport vol. 43 , 36 - 42 .
Davis C, Lack S ( 2020 ) . Is there an association between therapeutic relationship and treatment outcome following Physiotherapy for Patellofemoral Pain (PFP)? A retrospective cohort study . Physiotherapy vol. 107 , e172 - e172 .
Priore LB, Lack S, Garcia C, Azevedo FM, de Oliveira Silva D ( 2020 ) . Two Weeks of Wearing a Knee Brace Compared With Minimal Intervention on Kinesiophobia at 2 and 6 Weeks in People With Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial . Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation vol. 101 , ( 4 ) 613 - 623 .
Bartholomew C, Lack S, Neal B ( 2019 ) . Altered pain processing and sensitisation is evident in adults with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review including meta-analysis and meta-regression . Scandinavian Journal of Pain vol. 20 , ( 1 ) 11 - 27 .
Bartholomew C, Edwards L, Lack S ( 2019 ) . Pressure pain thresholds in adults with patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: a case-control study . Scandinavian Journal of Pain vol. 19 , ( 4 ) 713 - 723 .
Neal BS, Lack SD, Barton CJ, Birn-Jeffrey A, Miller S, Morrissey D ( 2019 ) . Is Two-Dimensional Video A Valid And Reliable Measure Of Three-Dimensional Kinematics In Runners With Patellofemoral Pain? . International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation vol. 26 , ( 6 ) 9 - 9 .
Neal BS, Miller S, Small C, Lack SD ( 2019 ) . Predictors Of Outcome Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Cohort Study In Uk Sports Medicine . International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation vol. 26 , ( 6 ) 7 - 7 .
Neal B, Lack S, Barton C, Birn-Jeffrey A, Miller S, Morrissey D ( 2019 ) . 29 Is two-dimensional video a valid and reliable measure of three-dimensional kinematics in runners with patellofemoral pain? . AbstractsA10.3 - A11 .
Haleem MZ, Kelly S, Pyne D, Lack S, Morrissey D ( 2019 ) . 30 A new protocol for sonographic evaluation of mid-portion achilles tendinopathy: a test retest intra and inter-rater reliability study . AbstractsA11.1 - A11 .
Lack S, Anthony L, Noake J, Brennan K, Zhang B, Morrissey D ( 2018 ) . Medial and Lateral Patellofemoral Joint Retinaculum Thickness in People With Patellofemoral Pain: A Case‐Control Study . Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine vol. 38 , ( 6 ) 1483 - 1490 .
Neal BS, Lack SD, Lankhorst NE, Raye A, Morrissey D, van Middelkoop M ( 2018 ) . Risk factors for patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis . British Journal of Sports Medicine vol. 53 , ( 5 ) 270 - 281 .
Lack S, Neal B, De Oliveira Silva D, Barton C ( 2018 ) . How to manage patellofemoral pain – Understanding the multifactorial nature and treatment options . Physical Therapy in Sport vol. 32 , 155 - 166 .
Neal B, Lack S, Lankhorst N, Raye A, Morrissey D, Middelkoop MV ( 2018 ) . 7 Risk factors for patellofemoral pain: a systematic review & meta-analysis . Abstracts . Conference: Abstracts from the Scandinavian Congress of Medicine and science in Sports, 2018A3.2 - A3 .
Lack S ( 2017 ) . The interaction of hip and foot biomechanics in the presentation and management of patellofemoral pain . British Journal of Sports Medicine vol. 52 , ( 8 ) 544 - 545 .
Lack S, Birn-Jeffery A, Beasley I, Morrissey D ( 2017 ) . Queen Mary University London: one of the longest established masters of sport and exercise medicine globally (continuing professional development series) . British Journal of Sports Medicine vol. 52 , ( 3 ) 206 - 207 .
Lack S, Barton C, Sohan O, Crossley K, Morrissey D ( 2015 ) . Proximal muscle rehabilitation is effective for patellofemoral pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis . British Journal of Sports Medicine vol. 49 , ( 21 ) 1365 - 1376 .
Barton CJ, Lack S, Hemmings S, Tufail S, Morrissey D ( 2015 ) . The ‘Best Practice Guide to Conservative Management of Patellofemoral Pain’: incorporating level 1 evidence with expert clinical reasoning . British Journal of Sports Medicine vol. 49 , ( 14 ) 923 - 934 .
Lack S, Barton C, Vicenzino B, Morrissey D ( 2014 ) . Outcome Predictors for Conservative Patellofemoral Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . Sports Medicine vol. 44 , ( 12 ) 1703 - 1716 .
Lack S, Barton C, Woledge R, Laupheimer M, Morrissey D ( 2014 ) . The immediate effects of foot orthoses on hip and knee kinematics and muscle activity during a functional step-up task in individuals with patellofemoral pain . Clinical Biomechanics vol. 29 , ( 9 ) 1056 - 1062 .
Lack S, Barton C, Vicenzino B, Morrissey D ( 2014 ) . Outcome Predictors for Conservative Patellofemoral Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . Sports Medicine vol. 44 , ( 12 ) 1703 - 1716 .
Lack S, Barton C, Malliaras P, Twycross-Lewis R, Woledge R, Morrissey D ( 2014 ) . The effect of anti-pronation foot orthoses on hip and knee kinematics and muscle activity during a functional step-up task in healthy individuals: A laboratory study . Clinical Biomechanics vol. 29 , ( 2 ) 177 - 182 .
Barton C, Balachandar V, Lack S, Morrissey D ( 2013 ) . Patellar taping for patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical outcomes and biomechanical mechanisms . British Journal of Sports Medicine vol. 48 , ( 6 ) 417 - 424 .
Barton CJ, Lack S, Malliaras P, Morrissey D ( 2013 ) . Gluteal muscle activity and patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE vol. 47 , ( 4 ) 207 - + .
Neal BS, Miller SC, Goodall A, Phillips J, Small C, Lack SD . Variables Associated with Successful Outcome after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Recreational Athletes: A Prospective Cohort Study .