Journal Articles
Shen, W, Yu, Y, Frias-Bocanegra, J,
Wheeler, P, Fong, D (2024) Enhancing Running Injury Prevention Strategies with Real-time Biofeedback: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,
Journal of Sports Sciences, ISSN: 0264-0414.
Wheeler, P, Dudson, C, Calver, R (2023)
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) is not superior to “minimal-dose” rESWT for patients with chronic patella tendinopathy; a double-blinded randomised controlled trial,
Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 13(4), pp.531-540, ISSN: 2240-4554. DOI:
10.32098/mltj.04.2023.03.
Johnson, DA, Funnell, MP, Heaney, LM, Cable, TG,
Wheeler, PC, Bailey, SJ, Clifford, T, James, LJ (2023)
Cannabidiol Oil Ingested as Sublingual Drops or Within Gelatin Capsules Shows Similar Pharmacokinetic Profiles in Healthy Males,
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, ISSN: 2578-5125. DOI:
10.1089/can.2023.0117.
Iatropoulos, SA and
Wheeler, P (2023)
Hamstring muscle injuries in athletics,
The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 52(2), pp.103-114, ISSN: 0091-3847. DOI:
10.1080/00913847.2023.2188871.
Wheeler, P (2022)
Nearly half of patients with chronic tendinopathy may have a neuropathic pain component, with significant differences seen between different tendon sites: a prospective cohort of more than 300 patients,
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 8(3), DOI:
10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001297.
Wheeler, P, Dudson, C, Calver, R (2022)
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) is not superior to “minimal-dose” rESWT for patients with chronic plantar fasciopathy; a double-blinded randomised controlled trial,
Foot and Ankle Surgery, ISSN: 1268-7731. DOI:
10.1016/j.fas.2022.06.016.
Wheeler, PC (2022)
Even Patients with Very Chronic Symptoms of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) may Report Improvements Following Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT), but no Single Baseline Factor Predicts Response,
Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 12(3), pp.411-421, DOI:
10.32098/mltj.03.2022.17.
Barker-Davies, R, Baker, P, Watson, J, Goodall, D,
Wheeler, P, Nicol, AM, Fong, D, Lewis, M, Bennett, A (2022)
High-volume image-guided injections in Achilles and patellar tendinopathy in a young active military population: a double-blind randomized controlled trial,
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 10(4), 23259671221088326, ISSN: 2325-9671. DOI:
10.1177/23259671221088326.
Shur, NF, Glendon, K,
Wheeler, P (2022)
BASEM special issue: the calm after a storm,
British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM), 56(8), pp.421-421, ISSN: 0306-3674. DOI:
10.1136/bjsports-2022-105619.
Wheeler, P (2022)
Novel interventions for recalcitrant patella tendinopathy: results may favour autologous blood injection (ABI) over radial-extra-corporeal shockwave therapy (r-ESWT) – a prospective cohort study,
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 26(2022), 101781, ISSN: 0976-5662. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101781.
Wheeler, P, Dudson, C, Gregory, KM, Singh, H, Boyd, KT (2022)
Autologous Blood Injection With Dry-Needling vs Dry-Needling Alone Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial,
Foot and Ankle International, ISSN: 1071-1007. DOI:
10.1177/10711007211061365.
Bamber, Z,
Wheeler, P, Swain, I, Fong, D (2021)
Effect of 8-week treadmill running with peroneal muscle functional electrical stimulation on laterally deviated centre of plantar pressure position and star excursion balance test performance,
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 8, pp.1-9, DOI:
10.1177/20556683211021526.
Wheeler, P and Dudson, C (2021)
Similar benefits seen after radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy or autologous blood injection in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis—a retrospective cohort study,
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 32(2), ISSN: 1050-642X. DOI:
10.1097/JSM.0000000000000930.
Verhagen, E, Oliveira, F, Ahmed, OH, Anderson, N, Badenhorst, M, Bekker, S, Belavy, DL, Blake, T, Cao, C, Carrard, J, Chen, L, Cheng, SWM, Edouard, P, Harwood, A, Hendricks, S, Hespanhol, L, Kearney, R, Keohane, D, Magnani, R, Mah, D, Mavros, Y, McLeary, N, Memon, AR, Moholdt, T, Azevedo, AM, Nauta, J, Nicol, G, Noorbhai, H, Ogbonmwan, I, Owen, PJ, Perera, NP, Reiman, M, Resende, R, Robinson, DG, Rojas-Valverde, D, Sewry, N, Statuta, S, van Nassau, F, West, L,
Wheeler, P, Xiao, T, Pandya, T (2021)
Let us introduce ourselves, #WeAreBOSEM,
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 7(2), e001171, DOI:
10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001171.
Alhasan, H,
Wheeler, P, Fong, D (2021)
Application of interactive video games as rehabilitation tools to improve postural control and risk of falls in prefrail older adults,
Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2021, 9841342, DOI:
10.34133/2021/9841342.
Plangtaisong, P, Shen, W,
Wheeler, P, Fong, D (2021)
Effect of exercise interventions and prophylactic devices on reducing peroneal muscle reaction time by sudden ankle perturbation: a systematic review and meta-analysis,
Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices, 11, 100082, ISSN: 2590-0935. DOI:
10.1016/j.medntd.2021.100082.
Rimington, R, Fleming, J, Capel, A,
Wheeler, P, Lewis, M (2021)
Bioengineered model of the human motor unit with physiologically functional neuromuscular junctions,
Scientific Reports, 11, 11695, ISSN: 2045-2322. DOI:
10.1038/s41598-021-91203-5.
Bamber, Z, Sun, W, Menon, R,
Wheeler, P, Swain, I, Fong, D (2021)
Functional electrical stimulation of peroneal muscles on balance in healthy females,
Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2021, 9801097, DOI:
10.34133/2021/9801097.
Alhasan, H, Alshehri, M,
Wheeler, P, Fong, D (2021)
Effects of interactive videogames on postural control and risk of fall outcomes in frail and pre-frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis,
Games for Health Journal, 10(2), pp.83-94, ISSN: 2161-783X. DOI:
10.1089/g4h.2020.0009.
Aspinall, S, Bamber, Z, Hignett, S, Godsiff, S,
Wheeler, P, Fong, D (2021)
Medical stretching devices are effective in the treatment of knee arthrofibrosis: a systematic review,
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation, 27, pp.119-131, ISSN: 2214-031X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jot.2020.11.005.
Wheeler, P, Dudson, C, Calver, R, Goodall, D, Gregory, K, Singh, H, Boyd, K (2021)
Three sessions of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy gives no additional benefit over “minimal-dose” radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for patients with chronic greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial,
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 32(1), ISSN: 1050-642X. DOI:
10.1097/JSM.0000000000000880.
Bamber, Z,
Wheeler, P, He, X, Ling, S, Yung, P, Fong, D (2020)
Screening for laterally deviated plantar pressure during stance using the Cumberland ankle instability tool and anthropometric measures,
Research in Sports Medicine, 29(4), pp.323-335, ISSN: 1543-8627. DOI:
10.1080/15438627.2020.1857250.
Fleming, J, Capel, A, Rimington, R,
Wheeler, P, Leonard, A, Bishop, N, Davies, O, Lewis, M (2020)
Bioengineered human skeletal muscle capable of functional regeneration,
BMC Biology, 18(1), 145, DOI:
10.1186/s12915-020-00884-3.
Coull, N, West, A, Hodder, S,
Wheeler, P, Havenith, G (2020)
Body mapping of regional sweat distribution in young and older males,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121, pp.109-125, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-020-04503-5.
Aspinall, S,
Wheeler, P, Godsiff, S, Hignett, S, Fong, D (2020)
The STAK tool: evaluation of a new device to treat arthrofibrosis and poor range of movement following total knee arthroplasty and major knee surgery,
Bone and Joint Open, 1(8), pp.465-473, ISSN: 2633-1462. DOI:
10.1302/2633-1462.18.BJO-2020-0096.
Turner, M, Martin, N, Player, DJ, Ferguson, R,
Wheeler, P, Green, CJZ, Akam, L, Lewis, M (2020)
Characterising hyperinsulinaemia induced insulin resistance in human skeletal muscle cells,
Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, 64(3), pp.125-132, ISSN: 0952-5041. DOI:
10.1530/jme-19-0169.
Wheeler, P (2019)
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy plus rehabilitation for insertional and noninsertional achilles tendinopathy shows good results across a range of domains of function,
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 58(4), pp.617-622, ISSN: 1067-2516. DOI:
10.1053/j.jfas.2018.11.005.
Barker-Davies, RM, Roberts, A, Watson, J, Baker, P, Bennett, AN, Fong, D,
Wheeler, P, Lewis, M (2019)
Kinematic and kinetic differences between military patients with patellar tendinopathy and asymptomatic controls during single leg squats,
Clinical Biomechanics, 62, pp.127-135, ISSN: 0268-0033. DOI:
10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.02.001.
Wheeler, P (2018)
The provision of simple written material does not significantly improve physical activity rates in a population with musculoskeletal problems, a double-blinded randomised controlled trial,
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 59(7), pp.1244-52, ISSN: 0022-4707. DOI:
10.23736/S0022-4707.18.09005-9.
Wheeler, P and Tattersall, C (2018)
Novel interventions for recalcitrant Achilles Tendinopathy: Benefits seen following high- volume image-guided injection or extracorporeal shockwave therapy—A prospective cohort study,
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 30(1), pp.14-19, ISSN: 1536-3724. DOI:
10.1097/JSM.0000000000000580.
Watson, J, Barker-Davies, R, Bennett, AN, Fong, D,
Wheeler, P, Lewis, M, Ranson, CA (2018)
Sport and exercise medicine consultants are reliable in assessing tendon neovascularity using ultrasound Doppler,
BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, ISSN: 2055-7647. DOI:
10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000298.
Barker-Davies, R, Roberts, A, Bennett, AN, Fong, D,
Wheeler, P, Lewis, M (2018)
Single leg squat ratings by clinicians are reliable and predict excessive hip internal rotation moment,
Gait and Posture, ISSN: 0966-6362. DOI:
10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.02.016.
Wheeler, P (2018)
Up to a quarter of patients with certain chronic recalcitrant tendinopathies may have central sensitisation: a prospective cohort of more than 300 patients,
British Journal of Pain, ISSN: 2049-4637. DOI:
10.1177/2049463718800352.
Pullen, E, Malcolm, D,
Wheeler, P (2017)
How effective is the integration of sport and exercise medicine in the English national health service for sport related injury treatment and health management?,
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, ISSN: 0022-4707. DOI:
10.23736/S0022-4707.18.08389-5.
Wheeler, P and Tattersall, C (2017)
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy plus rehabilitation for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis might reduce pain and improve function but still not lead to increased activity: A case-series study with multiple outcome measures,
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, ISSN: 1067-2516. DOI:
10.1053/j.jfas.2017.07.001.
Wheeler, PC (2017)
The addition of a tension night splint to a structured home rehabilitation programme in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis does not lead to significant additional benefits in either pain, function or flexibility: a single-blinded randomised controlled trial,
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 3(1), pp.e000234-e000234, DOI:
10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000234.
Wheeler, PC (2017)
Neuropathic pain may be common in chronic lower limb tendinopathy: a prospective cohort study,
British Journal of Pain, 11(1), pp.16-22, ISSN: 2049-4637. DOI:
10.1177/2049463716680560.
Wheeler, P, Mitchell, R, Ghaly, M, Buxton, K (2017)
Primary care knowledge and beliefs about physical activity and health: a survey of primary healthcare team members,
British Journal of General Practice Open, DOI:
10.3399/bjgpopen17X100809.
Barker-Davies, R, Nicol, A, McCurdie, I, Watson, J, Baker, P,
Wheeler, P, Fong, D, Lewis, M, Bennett, AN (2017)
Study protocol: a double blind randomised control trial of high volume image guided injections in achilles and patellar tendinopathy in a young active population,
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 18, ISSN: 1471-2474. DOI:
10.1186/s12891-017-1564-7.
Evangelidis, P, Massey, GJ, Ferguson, R,
Wheeler, P, Pain, M, Folland, J (2016)
The functional significance of hamstrings composition: is it really a ‘fast’ muscle group?,
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 27(11), pp.1181-1189, ISSN: 0905-7188. DOI:
10.1111/sms.12786.
Wheeler, PC, cambray, C, haseler, C (2016) Osteoarthritis and corticosteroid injections: the four groups,
International Musculoskeletal Medicine, ISSN: 1753-6154.
Wheeler, P and Tattersall, C (2016)
The role of extra-corporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) plus rehabilitation for patients with chronic greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS): A case series assessing effects on pain, sleep quality, activity and functioning,
International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 38(1), pp.27-35, ISSN: 1753-6146. DOI:
10.1080/17536146.2016.1195623.
Wheeler, P, Mahadevan, D, Bhatt, R, Bhatia, M (2016)
A comparison of two different high-volume image-guided injection procedures for patients with chronic noninsertional achilles tendinopathy: a pragmatic retrospective cohort study,
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, ISSN: 1067-2516. DOI:
10.1053/j.jfas.2016.04.017.
Morton, S, Thompson, D,
Wheeler, P, Easton, G, Majeed, A (2016)
What do patients really know? An evaluation of patients’ physical activity guideline knowledge within general practice,
London Journal of Primary Care, ISSN: 1757-1472. DOI:
10.1080/17571472.2016.1173939.
Wheeler, PC (2015)
The role of autologous blood injections in the treatment for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis – A case series and longer-term follow-up,
International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 37(2), pp.47-53, ISSN: 1753-6146. DOI:
10.1179/1753615415y.0000000004.
Wheeler, PC (2014)
The effectiveness and tolerability of tension night splints for the treatment of patients with chronic plantar fasciitis – A case-series study,
International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 36(4), pp.130-136, ISSN: 1753-6146. DOI:
10.1179/1753615414y.0000000032.
Kassam, H, Tzortziou Brown, V, O'Halloran, P,
Wheeler, P, Fairclough, J, Maffulli, N, Morrissey, D (2014)
General practitioners’ attitude to sport and exercise medicine services: a questionnaire-based survey,
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 90(1070), pp.680-684, ISSN: 0032-5473. DOI:
10.1136/postgradmedj-2013-132245.
Wheeler, PC (2014)
The use of high-volume image-guided injections (HVIGI) for Achilles tendinopathy – A case series and pilot study,
International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 36(3), pp.96-103, ISSN: 1753-6146. DOI:
10.1179/1753615414y.0000000035.
Wheeler, P, Boyd, K, Shipton, M (2014)
Surgery for Patients With Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis,
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2(3), ISSN: 2325-9671. DOI:
10.1177/2325967114527901.
Wheeler, PC (2013)
What do patients think about diagnostic ultrasound? A pilot study to investigate patient-perceived benefits with the use of musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound in an outpatient clinic setting,
International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 32(2), pp.68-71, ISSN: 1753-6154. DOI:
10.1179/175361410X12652805807954.
Williamson, T,
Wheeler, P, Stephens, C, Ferguson, M (2013)
Emergency care provision at the 2009 Special Olympics Great Britain,
Emergency Medicine Journal, 30(5), pp.411-413, ISSN: 1472-0205. DOI:
10.1136/emermed-2011-200750.
Wheeler, P (2013)
Autologous blood injections for chronic plantar fasciitis – a pilot case-series study shows promising results,
International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 35(1), pp.3-7, ISSN: 1753-6146. DOI:
10.1179/1753615413y.0000000015.
Wheeler, PC, Williamson, T, Stephens, C, Ferguson, M (2012)
A report of the medical team activity at the 2009 Special Olympics GB,
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 46(2), pp.143-149, ISSN: 0306-3674. DOI:
10.1136/bjsm.2010.075879.
Brown, JS,
Wheeler, PC, Boyd, KT, Barnes, MR, Allen, MJ (2011)
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm: a case series of 12 patients treated with fasciotomy,
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 36(5), pp.413-419, ISSN: 1753-1934. DOI:
10.1177/1753193410397900.
Wheeler, P and Batt, ME (2005)
Do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs adversely affect stress fracture healing? A short review,
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(2), pp.65-69, ISSN: 0306-3674. DOI:
10.1136/bjsm.2004.012492.