Research & Publications
Bradley remains actively engaged in research alongside his clinical practice. His published work spans shoulder pain, low back pain, Pilates rehabilitation, and post-surgical recovery. In 2025 he contributed to a consensus paper commissioned by the British Elbow & Shoulder Society (BESS), published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Published Work
Peer-Reviewed Research
- Wong, C., Jaggi, A., Willmore, E., Maher, M., Bateman, M., O’Sullivan, J., Blacknall, J., Horsley, I., Gibson, J., Rugg, B. and Chester, R. (2025). Critical evidence synthesis on rehabilitation following arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation surgery for traumatic anterior instability: consensus recommendations for clinical practice and research – commissioned by the British Elbow & Shoulder Society.
- Rugg, B., Khondoker, M. and Chester, R. (2022). Shoulder pain: Is the outcome of manual therapy, acupuncture and electrotherapy different for people with high compared to low pain self-efficacy? An analysis of effect moderation. Shoulder & Elbow.
- Wong, C.M., Rugg, B. and Geere, J. (2022). The effects of Pilates exercise in comparison to other forms of exercise on pain and disability in individuals with chronic non‐specific low back pain: A systematic review with meta‐analysis. Musculoskeletal Care.
- Rugg, B., Chester, R. and Khondoker, M. (2022). Is the outcome of hands-on treatment interventions different for people with high compared to low pain self-efficacy? A secondary analysis. Physiotherapy, 114, pp.e143–e144.
- Wong, C.M., Rugg, B. and Geere, J-A. (2022). Effects of Pilates versus other forms of exercise on chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Physiotherapy, 114, pp.e134–e135.
- Rugg, B. (2021). Physiotherapy UK 2021 Presentation. Is the Outcome of Hands-on Treatment Interventions Different for People With High Compared to Low Pain Self-efficacy? An Analysis of Effect Moderation.
Clinical & Patient-Facing Work
Bradley’s full publication record is available on his ORCID profile (0000-0002-1209-1566).
Work With Bradley
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