Professor Lorraine Desouza
Honorary Professor
O’Connell, NE., Wand, BM., Marston, L., Spencer, S. and De Souza, LH. (2014) 'Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9 (4). pp. CD008208. ISSN: 1469-493X Open Access Link
Jayakaran, P., Desouza, L., Cossar, J. and Gilhooly, K. (2014) 'Influence of a walking aid on temporal and spatial parameters of gait in healthy adults'. PM&R, 6 (9). pp. 796 - 801. ISSN: 1934-1563 Open Access Link
Michailidou, C., Marston, C., DeSouza, LH. and Sutherland, IA. (2014) 'A systematic review of the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, back and low back pain in people with spinal cord injury'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36 (9). pp. 705 - 715. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Kilbride, C., Hoffman, K., Baird, T., Tuckey, J., Marston, L. and De Souza, L. (2013) 'Contemporary splinting practice in the UK for adults with neurological dysfunction: A cross-sectional survey'. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 20 (11). pp. 559 - 566. ISSN: 1741-1645 Open Access Link
O'Connell NE., Cossar J., Marston L., Wand, BM., Bunce, D., DeSouza, LH., et al. (2013) 'Transcranial direct current stimulation of the motor cortex in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomised, double-blind exploratory study'. Clinical Journal of Pain, 29 (1). pp. 26 - 34. ISSN: 0749-8047 Open Access Link
Frank, AO. and Desouza, LH. (2013) 'Recipients of electric-powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs provided by a National Health Service: A cross-sectional study'. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 94 (12). pp. 2403 - 2409. ISSN: 0003-9993 Open Access Link
Tempest S., Harries, P., Kilbride, C. and DeSouza, L. (2013) 'Enhanced clarity and holism: the outcome of implementing the ICF with an acute stroke multidisciplinary team in England.'. Disabilty and Rehabilitation.
Frank, AO. and De Souza, LH. (2013) 'Recipients of Electric-Powered Indoor/Outdoor Wheelchairs Provided by a National Health Service: A Cross-Sectional Study'. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. ISSN: 0003-9993
Aluko, A., DeSouza, L. and Peacock, J. (2013) 'The Effect of Core Stability Exercises on Variations in Acceleration of Trunk Movement, Pain, and Disability During an Episode of Acute Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Pilot Clinical Trial'. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. ISSN: 0161-4754
Aluko, A., DeSouza, L. and Peacock, J. (2013) 'The effect of core stability exercises on variations in acceleration of trunk movement, pain, and disability during an episode of acute nonspecific low back pain: A pilot clinical trial'. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36 (8). pp. 497 - 504.e3. ISSN: 0161-4754
Tempest, S., Harries, P., Kilbride, C. and De Souza, L. (2013) 'Enhanced clarity and holism: The outcome of implementing the ICF with an acute stroke multidisciplinary team in England'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 35 (22). pp. 1921 - 1925. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Georgiou, CE., Espahbodi, S. and de Souza, LH. (2012) 'Preparing for the world of work: An exploratory study of disabled students' experiences of work placement'. Journal of Education and Work, 25 (5). pp. 523 - 536. ISSN: 1363-9080
Tempest, S., Harries, P., Kilbride, C. and DeSouza, L. (2012) 'To adopt is to adapt: The process of implementing the ICF with an acute stroke multidisciplinary team in England'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34 (20). pp. 1686 - 1694. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
O'Connell, NE., Cossar J., Marston L., Wand, BM., Bunce, D., Moseley, GL. and et al. (2012) 'Rethinking clinical trials of transcranial direct current stimulation: Participant and assessor blinding is inadequate at intensities of 2mA'. PLoS ONE, 7 (10). pp. e47514 - e47514. ISSN: 1932-6203 Open Access Link
Frank, AO., De Souza, LH., Frank, JL. and Neophytou, C. (2012) 'The pain experiences of powered wheelchair users'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34 (9). pp. 770 - 778. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Georgiou, CE., Espahbodi, S. and De Souza, LH. (2012) 'Preparing for the world of work: An exploratory study of disabled students’ experiences of work placement'. Journal of Education and Work, 25 (5). pp. 523 - 536. ISSN: 1363-9080
De Souza, LH., Tempest, S., Harries, P. and Kilbride, C. (2012) 'To adopt is to adapt: the process of implementing the ICF with an acute stroke multidisciplinary team in England'. Disability and Rehabilitation.
Cassidy, E., Reynolds, F., Naylor, S. and De Souza, L. (2011) 'Using interpretative phenomenological analysis to inform physiotherapy practice: An introduction with reference to the lived experience of cerebellar ataxia'. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 27 (4). pp. 263 - 277. ISSN: 0959-3985 Open Access Link
De Souza, LH. and Frank, AO. (2011) 'Patients' experiences of the impact of chronic back pain on family life and work'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 33 (4). pp. 310 - 318. ISSN: 0963-8288
Desouza, LH., Frank, AO., Frank, J. and Neophytou, C. (2011) 'The pain experiences of EPIOC users.'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34. pp. 770 - 778.
Aluko, A., DeSouza, L. and Peacock, J. (2011) 'Evaluation of trunk acceleration in healthy individuals with those with Low Back Pain (LBP) and the test-re-test reliability of the Lumbar Motion Monitor (LMM) for a single task protocol'. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 18 (1). pp. 18 - 25. ISSN: 1741-1645
O'Connell, NE., Wand, BM., Marston, L., Spencer, S. and Desouza, LH. (2011) 'Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain. A report of a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis'. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 47 (2). pp. 309 - 326. ISSN: 1973-9087
Aluko, AA., DeSouza, L. and Peacock, J. (2011) 'Evaluation of trunk acceleration in healthy individuals and those with Low Back Pain (LBP)'. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 18 (1). pp. 18. ISSN: 1741-1645
De Souza, LH. and Bates, D. (2011) 'Multiple sclerosis', in Stokes, M. and Stack, E. (eds.) Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation. London and Edinburgh : Churchill Livingston, Elsevier. pp. 89 - 115.
Frank, AO., Neophytou, C., Frank, JL. and De Souza, LH. (2010) 'Electric powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs (EPIOCs): Effects of use on family and carers'. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 5 (5). pp. 327 - 338. ISSN: 1748-3107
Frank, A., Neophytou, C., Frank, J. and De Souza, L. (2010) 'Electric-powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs (EPIOCs): Users' views of influence on family, friends and carers'. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 5 (5). pp. 327 - 338. ISSN: 1748-3107
Hush, JM., Refshauge, KM., Sullivan, G., De Souza, L. and McAuley, JH. (2010) 'Do numerical rating scales and the Roland-Morris disability questionnaire capture changes that are meaningful to patients with persistent back pain?'. Clinical Rehabilitation, 24 (7). pp. 648 - 657. ISSN: 0269-2155
Wand, BM., Chiffelle, LA., O'Connell, NE., McAuley, JH. and De Souza, LH. (2010) 'Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain'. European Spine Journal, 19 (4). pp. 633 - 640. ISSN: 0940-6719
De Souza, LH. and Frank, AO. (2010) 'Effects of provision of EPIOCs'. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73 (4). pp. 189 - 199. ISSN: 0308-0226
O'Connell, NE., Wand, BM., Marston, L., Spencer, S. and De Souza, LH. (2010) 'Non-invasive brain stimulation for chronic pain in adults (Protocol)'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2010 (1). ISSN: 1469-493X
Wand, BM., Formby, P., O'Connell, NE., McAuley, JH. and De Souza, LH. (2009) 'Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain'.3rd International Conference in Movement Dysfunction. Edinburgh. [unpublished]
Wand, BM., McAuley, JH., Marston, L. and De Souza, LH. (2009) 'Predicting outcome in acute low back pain using different models of patient profiling'. Spine, 34 (18). pp. 1970 - 1975. ISSN: 0362-2436 Open Access Link
Hush, JM., Refshauge, K., Sullivan, G., De Souza, L., Maher, CG. and McAuley, JH. (2009) 'Recovery: What does this mean to patients with low back pain?'. Arthritis Care and Research, 61 (1). pp. 124 - 131. ISSN: 0893-7524 Open Access Link
Cassidy, E., Reynolds, F., Naylor, S., De Souza, L. and Khan, A. (2008) 'Shining a light on physiotherapy: the experiences of people with cerebellar ataxia (Abstract)'. SAGE Publications. pp. 860 - 861. ISSN: 0269-2155
Evans, S. and De Souza, L. (2008) 'Dealing with chronic pain: giving voice to the experiences of mothers with chronic pain and their children'. Qualitative Health Research, 18 (4). pp. 489 - 500. ISSN: 1049-7323 Open Access Link
Cassidy, E., Reynolds, F., Naylor, S. and De Souza, L. (2008) 'Inhabiting different worlds: clients and physiotherapists reflect on the experience of physiotherapy for ataxia (Abstract)'. TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. pp. 78. ISSN: 0887-0446
Pajak, S., De Souza, L., Gore, J. and Williams, C. (2008) 'Patient experience research and technology', in Dong, F., Ghinea, G. and Chen, SY. (eds.) User Centered Design for Medical Visualization. Hershey, PA, USA : Idea Group Inc, IGI Publishers.
Suddick, K. and DeSouza, LH. (2007) 'Therapists’ experiences and perceptions of teamwork in neurological rehabilitation: Critical happenings in effective and ineffective teamwork'. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 21 (6). pp. 669 - 686. ISSN: 1356-1820 Open Access Link
De Souza, LH. and Frank, AO. (2007) 'Experiences of living with chronic back pain: The physical disabilities'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 29 (7). pp. 587 - 596. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Evans, S., Frank, AO., Neophytou, C. and De Souza, L. (2007) 'Older adults’ use of and satisfaction with Electric Powered Indoor/outdoor Wheelchairs (EPIOCs)'. Age and Ageing, 36 (4). pp. 431 - 435. ISSN: 0002-0729 Open Access Link
De Souza, LH., Ide, L. and Neophytou, C. (2005) 'The contribution of physiotherapists in enabling people to manage multiple sclerosis', in Scriven, A. (ed.) Health Promoting Practice: the contribution of nurses and allied health professions. Basingstoke : Palgrave.
Frank, AO., De Souza, L. and Frank, CA. (2005) 'Neck pain and disability: a cross-sectional survey of the demographic and clinical characteristics of neck pain seen in a rheumatology clinic'. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 59 (2). pp. 173 - 182. ISSN: 1368-5031 Open Access Link
De Souza, LH., Ide, L. and O'Hara, L. (2004) 'The nature of care giving in a community sample of people with multiple sclerosis'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 26 (24). pp. 1401 - 1410. ISSN: 0963-8288 Open Access Link
Tyson, SF. and De Souza, LH. (2004) 'Reliability and validity of functional balance tests post stroke'. CLIN REHABIL, 18 (8). pp. 916 - 923. ISSN: 0269-2155
Tyson, SF. and De Souza, LH. (2004) 'Development of the Brunel Balance Assessment: a new measure of balance disability post stroke.'. Clin Rehabil, 18 (7). pp. 801 - 810. ISSN: 0269-2155
De Souza, L., Bird, C., McAuley, JH. and Wand, BM. (2004) 'Early intervention for the management of acute low back pain: A single-blind randomized controlled trial of biopsychosocial education, manual therapy, and exercise'. Spine, 29 (21). pp. 2350 - 2356. ISSN: 0362-2436
Davies, A., DeSouza, LH. and Frank, AO. (2003) 'Changes in the quality of life of severely disabled people following provision of powered indoor/outdoor chairs'. Disability & Rehabilitation, 25 (6). pp. 286 - 290. ISSN: 1464-5165 Open Access Link
Tyson, SF. and De Souza, LH. (2003) 'A clinical model for the assessment of posture and balance in people with stroke.'. Disabil Rehabil, 25 (3). pp. 120 - 126. ISSN: 0963-8288
De Souza, LH., Cadbury, H., Ide, L. and O'Hara, L. (2002) 'Evaluation of the effectiveness of professionally guided self-care for people with multiple sclerosis living in the community: A randomized controlled trial'. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16 (2). pp. 119 - 128. ISSN: 1477-0873
Ghinea, G., Gill, D., Frank, A. and De Souza, LH. (2002) 'Using geographical information systems for management of back-pain data'. Journal of Management in Medicine, 16 (2/3). pp. 219 - 237. ISSN: 0268-9235 Open Access Link