Browse by University of Northampton Authors

2017

• Heffernan, S. M., Stebbings, G. K., Kilduff, L. P., Erskine, R. M., Day, S. H., Morse, C. I., McPhee, J. S., Cook, C. J., Vance, B., Ribbans, W. J., Raleigh, S. M., Roberts, C., Bennett, M. A., Wang, G., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y. P. and Williams, A. G. (2017) Fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene influences skeletal muscle phenotypes in non-resistance trained males and elite rugby playing position. BMC Genetics. 18(4) 1471-2156.
• Heffernan, S. M., Stebbings, G. K., Kilduff, L. P., Erskine, R. M., Day, S. H., Morse, C. I., McPhee, J. S., Cook, C. J., Vance, B., Ribbans, W. J., Raleigh, S. M., Roberts, C., Bennett, M. A., Wang, G., Collins, M., Pitsiladis, Y. P. and Williams, A. G. (2017) Fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene influences skeletal muscle phenotypes in non-resistance trained males and elite rugby playing position. BMC Genetics. 18(4) 1471-2156.

2016

• Haq, A., Ribbans, W. J., Baross, A. W. and McCormick, W. D. (2016) An evaluation of the effects of whole body cryotherapy treatment for sports recovery. Seminar Presentation presented to: 5th Postgraduate Research Symposium, Moulton College, Northampton, 15 December 2016.
• Rahim, M., El Khoury, L., Raleigh, S. M., Ribbans, W. J., Posthumus, M., Collins, M. and September, A. V. (2016) Human genetic variation, Sport and Exercise Medicine, and Achilles tendinopathy: role for angiogenesis-associated genes. OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology. 20(9) 1536-2310.
• El Khoury, L., Ribbans, W. J. and Raleigh, S. M. (2016) MMP3 and TIMP2 gene variants as predisposing factors for Achilles tendon pathologies: attempted replication study in a British case–control cohort. Meta Gene. 9, pp. 52-55. 2214-5400.
• El Khoury, L., Ribbans, W. J. and Raleigh, S. M. (2016) MMP3 and TIMP2 gene variants as predisposing factors for Achilles tendon pathologies: attempted replication study in a British case–control cohort. Meta Gene. 9, pp. 52-55. 2214-5400.
• Brown, K. L., Seale, K. B., El Khoury, L., Postthumus, M., Ribbans, W. J., Raleigh, S. M., Collins, M. and September, A. V. (2016) Polymorphisms within the COL5A1 gene and regulators of the extracellular matrix modify the risk of Achilles tendon pathology in a British case control study. Journal of Sports Sciences. 35(15), pp. 1475-1483. 0264-0414.
• Brown, K. L., Seale, K. B., El Khoury, L., Postthumus, M., Ribbans, W. J., Raleigh, S. M., Collins, M. and September, A. V. (2016) Polymorphisms within the COL5A1 gene and regulators of the extracellular matrix modify the risk of Achilles tendon pathology in a British case control study. Journal of Sports Sciences. 35(15), pp. 1475-1483. 0264-0414.
• Rahim, M., El Khoury, L., Raleigh, S. M., Ribbans, W. J., Posthumus, M., Collins, M. and September, A. V. (2016) Human Genetic Variation, Sport and Exercise Medicine, and Achilles Tendinopathy: Role for Angiogenesis-Associated Genes. OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology. 20(9), pp. 520-527. 1536-2310.
• Heffernan, S. M., Kilduff, L. P., Erskine, R. M., Day, S. H., Mcphee, J. S., McMahon, G. E., Stebbings, G. K., Neale, J. P. H., Lockey, S. J., Ribbans, W. J., Cook, C. J., Vance, B., Raleigh, S. M., Roberts, C., Bennett, M. A., Wang, G., Collins, M., Pitsiadis, Y. P. and Williams, A. G. (2016) Association of ACTN3 R577X but not ACE I/D gene variants with elite rugby union player status and playing position. Physiological Genomics. 48(3) 1531-2267.
• Heffernan, S. M., Kilduff, L. P., Erskine, R. M., Day, S. H., Mcphee, J. S., McMahon, G. E., Stebbings, G. K., Neale, J. P. H., Lockey, S. J., Ribbans, W. J., Cook, C. J., Vance, B., Raleigh, S. M., Roberts, C., Bennett, M. A., Wang, G., Collins, M., Pitsiadis, Y. P. and Williams, A. G. (2016) Association of ACTN3 R577X but not ACE I/D gene variants with elite rugby union player status and playing position. Physiological Genomics. 48(3) 1531-2267.

2015

• Haq, A., Ribbans, W. J., Baross, A. W. and McCormick, W. D. (2015) An evaluation of the benefits of whole body cryotherapy treatment for sports recovery and injury repair. Seminar Presentation presented to: 4th Postgraduate Research Symposium, Moulton College, Northampton, 11 December 2015.
• Rickaby, R., El Khoury, L., Ribbans, W. J. and Raleigh, S. M. (2015) Variation within three apoptosis associated genes as potential risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy in a British based case-control cohort. Gene. 571(2) 0378-1119.
• Rickaby, R., El Khoury, L., Ribbans, W. J. and Raleigh, S. M. (2015) Variation within three apoptosis associated genes as potential risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy in a British based case-control cohort. Gene. 571(2) 0378-1119.

2014

• El Khoury, L., Posthumus, M., Collins, M., Ribbans, W. J. and Raleigh, S. M. (2014) 82 The COL5A1 gene and risk of Achilles tendon pathology in a British cohort. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 48(Supp 2), A54. 0306-3674.
• El Khoury, L., Ribbans, W. J. and Raleigh, S. M. (2014) 84 TIMP2 and GDF-5 gene variants and achilles tendon pathology: replication study in a British case-control population. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 48(Supp 2), A55. 0306-3674.
• El Khoury, L., Ribbans, W. J. and Raleigh, S. M. (2014) TIMP2 and GDF-5 gene variants and achilles tendon pathology: replication study in a British case-control population. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 48(Supp 2) 0306-3674.
• Hammond, L. E., Lilley, J. M., Pope, G. D., Ribbans, W. J. and Walker, N. (2014) 'We've just learnt to put up with it': an exploration of attitudes and decision-making surrounding playing with injury in English professional football. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health. 6(2), pp. 161-181. 2159-676X.

2012

• El Khoury, L., Posthumus, M., Collins, M., Handley, C. J., Cook, J., Raleigh, S. M. and Ribbans, W. J. (2012) The Elastin and Fibrillin2 genes and the risk of Achilles tendon pathology. Poster presented to: XXXII International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) World Congress of Sports Medicine, Rome, 27-30 September 2012. (Unpublished)
• Posthumus, M., Collins, M., van der Merwe, L., O'Cuinneagain, D., van der Merwe, W., Ribbans, W. J., Schwellnus, M. P. and Raleigh, S. M. (2012) Matrix metalloproteinase genes on chromosome 11q22 and the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science In Sports. 22(4), pp. 523-533. 1600-0838 (online), 0905-7188 (print).
• El Khoury, L., Posthumus, M., Collins, M., Ribbans, W. J., Handley, C. J. and Cook, J. (2012) The ADAMTS5, ADAM12 and TIMP2 genes and the risk of Achilles tendon pathology. Invited Presentation presented to: International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (ICSEMIS 2012), Glasgow, 19-24 July 2012. (Unpublished)
• Carmont, M. R., Stroud, R., Bjorndalen, H., Crowther, J., Ribbans, W. J. and Griffin, D. (2012) The safety profile of a retrospective Accessory Postero-Lateral hind foot portal: The risk of sural nerve damage during visualisation of the Achilles tendon insertion. Foot and Ankle Surgery. 18(2), pp. 128-131. 1268-7731.

2011

• Posthumus, M., Collins, M., van der Merwe, L., O'Cuinneagain, D., van der Merwe, W., Ribbans, W. J., Schwellnus, M. P. and Raleigh, S. M. (2011) Matrix Metalloproteinase genes on chromosome 11q22 and the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Invited Presentation presented to: International Olympic Committee (IOC) World Conference on Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport, Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 07–09 April 2011. Also presented at: 8th Biennial International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 15-19 May 2011. (Unpublished)

2010

• Posthumus, M., Raleigh, S. M., Ribbans, W. J., Schwellnus, M. P. and Collins, M. (2010) A functional variant within the MMP3 gene does not associate with human range of motion. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 13(6), pp. 630-632. 1440-2440.
• Rogers, J., Dijkstra, P., McCourt, P., Connell, D., Brice, P., Ribbans, W. J. and Hamilton, B. (2010) Posterior ankle impingement syndrome: A clinical review with reference to horizontal jump athletes. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica. 76(5), pp. 572-579. 0001-6462.
• Posthumus, M., Collins, M., van der Merwe, L., O'Cuinneagain, D., Ribbans, W. J., Schwellnus, M. P. and Raleigh, S. M. (2010) Variation within growth factor genes and the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Invited Presentation presented to: 4th Clinical Sports Medicine Conference: Injury Prevention and Protection of the Health of the Athlete, Cape Town, South Africa, 13-15 October 2010. (Unpublished)
• Posthumus, M., Collins, M., Cook, J., Handley, C. J., Ribbans, W. J., Smith, R. K. W., Schwellnus, M. P. and Raleigh, S. M. (2010) The GDF5 and TGFB1 genes and Achilles tendinopathy and Achilles tendon rupture. Invited Presentation presented to: International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium, Umea, Sweden, 30 September - 01 October 2010. (Unpublished)
• Posthumus, M., Collins, M., Cook, J., Handley, C. J., Ribbans, W. J., Smith, R. K., Schwellnus, M. P. and Raleigh, S. M. (2010) Components of the transforming growth factor-beta family and the pathogenesis of human Achilles tendon pathology--a genetic association study. Rheumatology. 49(11), pp. 2090-2097. 1462-0324.

2009

• Raleigh, S. M., van der Merwe, L., Ribbans, W. J., Smith, R. K., Schwellnus, M. P. and Collins, M. (2009) Variants within the MMP3 gene are associated with achilles tendinopathy: possible interaction with the COL5A1 gene. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 43(7), pp. 514-520. 0306-3674.
• Beeson, P., Phillips, C. A., Corr, S. and Ribbans, W. J. (2009) Hallux rigidus: A cross-sectional study to evaluate clinical parameters. The Foot. 19(2), pp. 80-92. 0958-2592.
• Collins, M., Raleigh, S. M., van der Merwe, L., Ribbans, W. J., Smith, R. and Schwellnus, M. P. (2009) Variants within the MMP3 gene are associated with Achilles tendinopathy. Paper presented to: 13th Meeting of the South African Society for Human Genetics Conference, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 5-8 April 2009. (Unpublished)
• Beeson, P., Phillips, C. A., Corr, S. and Ribbans, W. J. (2009) Cross-sectional study to evaluate radiological parameters in hallux rigidus. The Foot. 19(1), pp. 17-21. 0958-2592.

2008

• Raleigh, S. M., Collins, M., van der Merwe, L., Ribbans, W. J., Smith, R. K. and Schwellnus, M. P. (2008) Variants within the MMP3 gene and Achilles tendinopathy. Invited Presentation presented to: XXX International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) World Congress of Sports Medicine, Barcelona, 18-23 November 2008. (Unpublished)
• Beeson, P., Phillips, C. A., Corr, S. and Ribbans, W. J. (2008) Classification systems for hallux rigidus: a review of the literature. Foot & Ankle International. 29(4), pp. 407-414. 1071-1007.
• Beeson, P., Phillips, C. A., Corr, S. and Ribbans, W. J. (2008) A cross-sectional study to evaluate radiological variables in hallux rigidus. Paper presented to: 6th Staffordshire Conference on Clinical Biomechanics, Stoke-on-Trent, 25-26 April 2008. (Unpublished)

2007

• Beeson, P., Phillips, C. A., Corr, S. and Ribbans, W. J. (2007) An investigation of clinical indicators of Hallux Rigidus. Poster presented to: The Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists Annual Conference, Harrogate, 18-20 October 2007. (Unpublished)
• Raleigh, S. M., Davies, B. M., Cleal, D. and Ribbans, W. J. (2007) No association between coding polymorphism within Exon 4 of the human surfactant protein B gene and pulmonary function in healthy men. Journal of Physiological Sciences. 57(3), pp. 199-202. 1880-6562.

2005

• Aslam, N. and Ribbans, W. J. (2005) First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using a vitallium plate with a mean two year follow up. Foot and Ankle Surgery. 11(4), pp. 197-201. 1460-9584.

2004

• Aslam, N., Gwilym, S. E., Apostolou, C., Birch, N., Natarajan, R. and Ribbans, W. J. (2004) Microscooter injuries in the paediatric population. European Journal of Emergency Medicine. 11(3), pp. 148-150. 0969-9546.

2003

• Gwilym, S. E., Aslam, N., Ribbans, W. J. and Holloway, V. (2003) The impact of implementing the Ottawa ankle rules on ankle radiography requests in A&E. International Journal of Clinical Practice. 57(7), pp. 625-627. 1368-5031.

2001

• Hicks, J. L., Ribbans, W. J., Buzzard, B., Kelley, S. S., Toft, L., Torri, G., Wiedel, J. D. and York, J. (2001) Infected joint replacements in HIV-positive patients with haemophilia. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 83(7), pp. 1050-1054. 1535-1386.