Dr Islay McEwan

Academic and professional qualifications

EdD, MSc(Dist), PGCE(HE), BSc(Hons), GradDipPhys. MCSP, HCPC

Previous employment

Private Practitioner Physiotherapist (1998-99)
Head of Physiotherapy Birmingham Royal Ballet (1992-98)
NHS Physiotherapist and Senior Physiotherapist (1987-92)

Other academic service (administration and management)

Member of the Department Ethics Committee

Why study Sports Physiotherapy?

Undergraduate courses

Under- and postgraduate Exercise and Sport Science (science of injury, research methods [qualitative and quantitative).

Postgraduate teaching

Under- and postgraduate Exercise and Sport Science (science of injury, research methods [qualitative and quantitative).

Postgraduate supervision (completed/in progress)

PhD supervision in clinical biomechanics and music education.

Research expertise

The efficacy of physiotherapeutic interventions in musculoskeletal medicine.
Professional relationships in sports medicine.

Publications

• Journal articles

  A. Elmaazi, C. Morse, S. Lewis, S. Qureshi, I. McEwan (2019). The acute response of the nucleus pulposus of the cervical intervertebral disc to three supine postures in an asymptomatic population. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 44, pp.102038-102038.

  EL. Bostock, CI. Morse, K. Winwood, IM. McEwan, GL. Onambele-Pearson (2013). Hypo-activity induced skeletal muscle atrophy and potential nutritional interventions: a review. World Journal of Translational Medicine. 3(3), pp.36-48.

  WG. Taylor, IM. McEwan (2012). From interprofessional working to transprofessional possibilities: the new age of sports coaching in the United Kingdom. Sports Coaching Review. 1(1), pp.38-51.

  IB. Griffiths, IM. McEwan (2012). Reliability of a new supination resistance measurement device and validation of the manual supination resistance test. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 102(4), pp.278-289.

  EL. Healey, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan, NE. Fowler (2011). Diurnal variation in stature: Do those with chronic low-back pain differ from asymptomatic controls?. Clinical Biomechanics. 26(4), pp.331-336.

  JA. Russell, DW. Kruse, Y. Koutedakis, IM. Mcewan, MA. Wyon (2010). Pathoanatomy of Posterior Ankle Impingement in Ballet Dancers. Clinical Anatomy. 23(6), pp.613-621.

  IM. McEwan, WG. Taylor (2010). ‘When do I get to run on with the magic sponge?’ The twin illusions of meritocracy and democracy in the professions of sports medicine and physiotherapy. Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise. 2(1), pp.77-91.

  GL. Onambélé, CN. Maganaris, OS. Mian, E. Tam, E. Rejc, et al. IM. McEwan, MV. Narici. (2009). Response to the letter of Tibor Hortobágyi and colleagues. Journal of Biomechanics. 42(7),

  GL. Onambélé, CN. Maganaris, OS. Mian, E. Tam, E. Rejc, et al. IM. McEwan, MV. Narici. (2008). Neuromuscular and balance responses to flywheel inertial versus weight training in older persons. J Biomech. 41(15), pp.3133-3138.

  EL. Healey, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan, NE. Fowler (2008). Stature loss and recovery following a period of loading: Effect of time of day and presence or absence of low back pain. Clinical Biomechanics. 23(6), pp.721-726.

  EL. Healey, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan, NE. Fowler (2008). The Impact of Increasing Paraspinal Muscle Activity on Stature Recovery in Asymptomatic People. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 89(4), pp.749-753.

  I. McEwan, L. Herrington, J. Thom (2007). The validity of clinical measures of patella position. MANUAL THERAPY. 12(3), pp.226-230.

  NJ. Hardaker, AD. Moss, J. Richards, S. Jarvis, I. McEwan, et al. J. Selfe. (2007). The relationship between skin surface temperature measured via Non-contact thermal imaging and intra-muscular temperature of the Rectus Femoris muscle. Thermology International. 17(2), pp.45-50.

  L. Herrington, I. McEwan, J. Thom (2006). Quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY. 32(12), pp.1833-1836.

  EL. Healey, NE. Fowler, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan (2005). Repeatability of stature measurements in individuals with and without chronic low-back pain. Ergonomics. 48(11-14), pp.1613-1622.

  EL. Healey, NE. Fowler, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan (2005). The influence of different unloading positions upon stature recovery and paraspinal muscle activity. CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS. 20(4), pp.365-371.

  EL. Healey, NE. Fowler, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan (2005). Raised paraspinal muscle activity reduces rate of stature recovery after loaded exercise in individuals with chronic low back pain. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 86(4), pp.710-715.

  T. Hinds, I. McEwan, J. Perkes, E. Dawson, D. Ball, et al. K. George. (2004). Effects of massage on limb and skin blood flow after quadriceps exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 36(8), pp.1308-1313.

  EL. Healey, N. Fowler, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan (2004). Recovery from spinal shrinkage is reduced in individuals with chronic low back pain. Journal of Sports Sciences. 22,

  K. George, AM. Batterham, IM. McEwan (Sullivan) (2000). The concept and assessment of validity in clinical research. Physical Therapy in Sport. 1, pp.19-26.

  Y. Koutedarkis, L. Myszkewycz, D. Soulas, V. Papapostolou, IM. McEwan (Sullivan), et al. NCC. Sharp. (1999). The effects of rest and subsequent training on selected physiological parameters in professional classical dancers. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 20(6), pp.379-383.

• Chapters in books

  G. Onambele-Pearson, E. Bostock, C. Morse, K. Winwood, I. McEwan, et al. C. Stewart. (2016). Sedentarism and the endo-metabolic system. A. Alkhatib,. In: Sedentary Lifestyle: Predictive Factors, Health Risks and Physiological Implications. New York: Nova Science Publishers, pp.1-19.

  IM. McEwan, WG. Taylor (2015). Professionalism and the adventure sports coach. M. Berry, J. Lomax, C. Hodgson. In: Adventure sports coaching. London: Routledge, pp.239-254.

• Conferences

  B. Pessali-Marques, G. Onambele-Pearson, A. Burden, IM. McEwan (2016). Comparison of the symmetry index of range of motion and torque in dancers and non-dancers. and , I.M. Wanchai, Hong Kong, 20/10/2016.

  IM. McEwan, S. Wolfram, E. Tole, K. Winwood, C. Morse DIFFERENTIAL STRAIN OF THE GASTROCNEMIUS TENDON DURING ISOMETRIC PLANTARFLEXION IN DIFFERENT FRONTAL PLANE FOOT POSITIONS. Vienna,

  IM. McEwan, B. 2. Pessali-Marques, M. Chagas, A. Andrade, M. Milanez-Reis, et al. C. Cabiso. Comparison of ROM improvement during six stretch repetitions between trained and non-trained in flexibility subjects. Lyons, France, 10/7/2016.

  B. Pessali-Marques, GL. Pearson, A. Burden,, V. Cacalano, IM. McEwan (2016). The influence of menstrual cycle phase on flexibility and jump performance in dancers: interactions with MTU structural and functional characteristics. Kings College London,

  WG. Taylor, IM. McEwan The use of video in sports coaching: a generational schism. Paper presentated at: SHAPE Amercian National Coaching Conference. Seattle, Washington University, USA, 21st -23rd June, 2016. Seattle, USA, 21/6/2016.

  IM. McEwan, N. Norton, J. Ginsborg, A. Greasley Instrumental and vocal music teachers’ views on a multi-disciplinary team approach to health promotion for musicians.

  IM. McEwan, S. Wolfram, K. Winwood, C. Morse, E. Tole Frontal plane Achilles tendon moment arm changes with frontal plane movement of the foot. Glasgow, 12/7/2015.

  E. Bostock, C. Morse, K. Winwood, I. McEwan, G. Pearson (2015). Modulation of tissue composition and function by EPA and Vit-D in immobilisation.

  EL. Bostock, CI. Morse, K. Winwood, I. McEwan, GL. Onambele (2015). Modulation of tissue composition and function by EPA and Vit-D in immobilisation. Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, UK, 6/7/2015.

  E. Bostock, C. Morse, K. Winwood, IM. McEwan, GL. Onambele Two nutrition supplements modulate aspects of immobilisation-induced changes in appendicular mass characteristics. Regensburg, Germany, 12/6/2015.

  O. Mian, G. Pearson, L. Ardigò, IM. McEwan, A. Minetti, et al. C. Maganaris, M. Narici. Relationship between tendon stiffness and metabolic cost of walking in young and older adult. Edinburgh, UK, 10/4/2015.

  IM. McEwan, A. Elmaazi, C. Morse, S. Lewis The effect of cervical flexion and extension on the C5-6 and C6-7 disc as measured on magnetic resonance imaging. Glasgow, 12/7/2014.

  S. Sampath, S. Lewis, IM. McEwan, M. Fosco, D. Tigani (2012). Relationship between mechanical axis of the lower limb and measurements taken from anteroposterior radiographs for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. In: ISBN: 2-919941-18-6. Luxembourg, 24/10/2012. pp.207-209.

  JA. Russell, AM. Nevill, IM. McEwan, Y. Koutedarkis, MA. Wyon (2009). Goniometry of the ankle for the extreme motions required in ballet. Sydney, Australia, 16/7/2009.

  B. Taylor, I. McEwan (2009). Fields of disappointment: disempowerment and professional [re]positioning in elite sports medicine. Manchester Metropolitan University, 1/7/2009.

  IM. McEwan, WG. Taylor (2009). ‘When do I get to run on with the magic sponge?’ The twin illusions of meritocracy and democracy in the professions of sports medicine and physiotherapy. Roehampton, UK, 10/6/2009.

  IM. McEwan, WG. Taylor (2009). Professional knowledge and shifting emplotments: a Bourdieusian analysis of practitioner discourse in elite sports medicine. Manchester Metropolitan University, 6/4/2009.

  JA. Russell, RM. Shave, IM. McEwan, Y. Koutedarkis, MA. Wyon Radiographic anatomy and motion of the ankle and foot in ballet. Cleveland, Ohio, 23/10/2008.

  IM. McEwan (2008). ‘When do I get to run on with the magic sponge?’ The twin illusions of meritocracy and democracy in the professions of sports medicine and physiotherapy. Liverpool University, UK, 19/9/2008.

  IM. McEwan, WG. Taylor (2008). Perceived barriers to interdisciplinary healthcare for World Class Performance athletes in UK. University of Glasgow, 7/7/2008.

  IM. McEwan, B. Taylor (2008). Perceived barriers to interdisciplinary healthcare provision for world class performance athletes. University of Glasgow, 5/7/2008.

  IM. McEwan, WG. Taylor Perceived barriers to interdisciplinary healthcare for World Class Performance athletes in UK. Manchester, 1/7/2008.

  JA. Russell, IM. McEwan, Y. Koutedarkis, MA. Wyon (2007). Pathoanatomy of anterior ankle impingement in dancers. Canberra, Australia, 26/10/2007.

  IM. McEwan Pathoanatomy of anterior ankle impingement in dancers. Canberra, Australia, 26/10/2007.

  NJ. Hardaker, AD. Moss, J. Richards, S. Jarvis, IM. McEwan, et al. J. Selfe. (2006). Relationship between intra-muscular temperature and skin surface temperature as measured by thermal imaging camera. Zakopane, Poland, 15/9/2006.

  IM. McEwan, J. Thom, L. Herrington The validity of a clinical measure of patella position. Boston, USA, 1/7/2006.

  L. Herrington, IM. McEwan, J. Thom (2006). The quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity. Boston, Mass,

  L. Herrington, IM. McEwan, J. Thom (2005). The validity of a clinical measure of patella position. Salford, UK, 21/9/2005.

  L. Herrington, IM. McEwan, J. Thom (2005). The validity of a clinical measure of patella position. Salford, 5/9/2005. pp.180-181.

  D. Merlin, IM. McEwan, J. Thom (2005). Mulligan’s mobilisation with movement technique for lateral ankle pain and the use of magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the “positional fault” hypothesis. Bologna, Italy.,

  G. Hallett, IM. McEwan, J. Thom (2005). Validation of the dorsiflextion lunge test. Bologna, Italy.,

  IM. McEwan (2004). The influence of different unloading positions upon stature recovery and paraspinal muscle activity. XVth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology, 18/6/2004.

  IM. McEwan, K. George, D. Scully, AM. Anzelmo (2004). The effects of massage on upper limb blood flow. Milan, Italy,

  EL. Healey, NE. Fowler, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan (2003). Repeatability of stature measurements in individuals with and without chronic low back pain. 19/11/2003.

  EL. Healey, NE. Fowler, AM. Burden, IM. McEwan Recovery from spinal shrinkage is reduced in individuals with chronic low back pain. 6/9/2003.

  IM. McEwan, N. Norton, J. Ginsborg, A. Greasley Ask the teacher: health education for musicians.

  IM. McEwan, N. Norton, J. Ginsborg, A. Greasley Healthy teaching: ‘It’s all about setting your students up to succeed.

  E. Bostock, C. Morse, K. Winwood, IM. McEwan, G. Onambele-Pearson The effects of 2 weeks arm immobilisation on muscle function modulators. Amsterdam, The Netherlands,

  IM. McEwan, WG. Taylor Recasting the coach as a welfare agent: transprofessional possibilities in the age of new professionalism. Manchester Metropolitan university, 25/6/2001.

  IM. McEwan, N. Norton, J. Gingsborg, A. Greasley Health and wellness education for musicians: the teacher’s perspective.

  IM. McEwan, S. Wolfram, K. Winwood, C. Morse, E. Tole The effect of foot inversion/eversion on human Achilles tendon moment arm.

  IM. McEwan (Sullivan) (1997). Three-dimensional and EMG analysis of Grande Plié in professional ballet dancers. Tring, Herts, Uk, 18/10/1997.