Personal profile
Research interests
EdD Topic (current); Exploring Sports Physiotherapists stories of their continuing professional learning
Research Interests; sports medicine, practice learning, sports injury management, soft tissue treatments
Publications
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Paterson C (2016) The international sports physical therapy specialist. The who, what, why of sports physical therapy using examples from the UK. Physical Therapy Japan. Vol 43. Supplement 3.
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Paterson, C and Chapman, J. (2013) Masterclass: Enhancing skills of critical reflection to evidence learning in professional practice, Physical therapy in Sport, 14 (3) 133-138
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Paterson, C (2011) Clinically reasoning the assessment of the sacroiliac joint. Sportex Medicine. April 2011 issue 48
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Paterson, C (2011) Clinical reasoning case study of a runner with buttock pain. Sportex Medicine. April 2011 issue 48
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Paterson, C (2009) Joy Of Movement. Voltarol’s guide to managing body pain.2009
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Paterson, C (2008) Scapula Dyskinesia and shoulder impingement - what is the evidence? Sportex Medicine. 2008 36-2
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Paterson, C (2008) What is the effect of scapularthoracic taping on muscle activity? Sportex Medicine. 2008 36-2
Conference Presentations
- Paterson, C (2018) Whats's the evidence for using massage in muscle injury management. International Symposium on Sports Injuries. Greece. June
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Paterson, C (2016) The international sports physical therapy specialist. The who, what, why of sports physical therapy using examples from the UK. Japan Physical therapy Conference, Sapporo.
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Paterson, C (2016) Soft Tissue Techniques – The Evidence. Physios in Sport Study Day,
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Paterson, C (2015) Acupuncture in sport; a winning combination. AACP Conference. UK. May.
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Paterson, C (2014) Apophyseal Problems: stop pulling my leg! APCP Conference Day. Poole
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Paterson, C. (2013) Managing low-back pain in sporting adolescents. Primary Care and Public Health 2013. NEC, Birmingham.
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Paterson, C and Mitchell, L (2007) A preliminary subjective evaluation of the effect of pre and post exercise applications of massage on muscle tone in elite Boccia players. British Paralympic Association Sports Science and Medicine conference, UK.
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Paterson, C (2006) The effect of a 6 week scapular muscle exercise program on scapular muscle activity in subjects with shoulder impingement. Oral and poster presentation IFSPT/ACPSM conference, Birmingham
Education/Academic qualification
PGCert(Ed) Health and Social Care Education, Bournemouth University
Award Date: 1 Oct 2007
Master, Sports Physiotherapy , Cardiff University
Award Date: 1 Jul 2006
External positions
Executive board Member, International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists (IFSPT)
2017 → …
External Examiner, University of East London
2016 → …
Soft Tissue Course tutor, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine
2006 → …
Vice President , Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine
2005 → …
Keywords
- RC1200 Sports Medicine
- Physiotherapy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Case Report on the Use of Psychologically Informed Practice in the Case of a Person With Persistent Lower Back Pain
Turner, D., Kyte, D. & Paterson, C., 3 Dec 2025, In: JOSPT Cases. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Safe sport, whistleblowing and contextual learning: Truly safe to speak up?
Knott, S., Paterson, C. & Kavanagh, E., 11 Jul 2025, In: British Journal of Sports Medicine. 59, 16, p. 1122-1123 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Sports injury prevention programmes from the sports physical therapist's perspective: An international expert Delphi approach
De Michelis Mendonça, L., Schuermans, J., Denolf, S., Napier, C., Bittencourt, N. F. N., Romanuk, A., Tak, I., Thorborg, K., Bizzini, M., Ramponi, C., Paterson, C., Hägglund, M., Malisoux, L., Al Attar, W. S. A., Samukawa, M., Esteve, E., Bakare, U., Constantinou, M., Schneiders, A. & Cavallieri Gomes, A. & 9 others, , 7 Apr 2022, In: Physical Therapy in Sport. 55, p. 146-154 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing Sports Physiotherapy Expertise - The Value of Informal Learning
Paterson, C. & Phillips, N., 1 Jun 2021, In: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 16, 3, p. 959-961 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Registered International Sports Physical Therapist (RISPT): towards excellence in sports physiotherapy for the athlete
Paterson, C., Bizzini, M., Cant, J. V. & Rambaud, A., 20 Dec 2021, In: European Rehabilitation Journal. 1, 1, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Activities
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Whats's the evidence for using massage in muscle injury management. International Symposium on Sports Injuries. Greece.
Paterson, C. (Presenter)
30 Jun 2018Activity: External talk or presentation › Invited talk
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International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (Journal)
Paterson, C. (Editor)
1 Feb 2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists (IFSPT) (External organisation)
Paterson, C. (Chair)
1 Oct 2017 → …Activity: External boards and professional/academic bodies › Personal board membership of professional/academic bodies
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University of East London
Paterson, C. (Visiting researcher)
1 Oct 2016 → …Activity: Visiting position › Visiting an external academic institution
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Physical Therapy Japan (Journal)
Paterson, C. (Reviewer)
1 Oct 2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review