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Stephen Martin is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy. He joined the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ in 2022.Ìý
Stephen has a special interest in persistent pain and is currently undertaking a PhD investigating the effect of diagnostic language on musculoskeletal patient outcomes.Ìý
Areas of expertise
Persistent painÌý
Communication
Publications
MARTIN, S., SMITH, M., WILSON, D.A., ZADRO, J.R., FERREIRA, G.E. & O’KEEFFE, M. 2026. The Effect of Diagnostic Labels on Treatment Preferences and Beliefs in People With Musculoskeletal Pain. A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy,Ìý56(1), pp. 4–15.
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MARTIN, S., SMITH, M., WILSON, D. A., ZADRO, J. R., FERREIRA, G. E. & O’KEEFFE, M. 2025. Non-specific diagnostic labels for musculoskeletal conditions foster positive views about prognosis and non-invasive management but require clear explanation: a systematic review.ÌýJournal of Physiotherapy.
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