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- Qualifications:2025 PhD in neuroscience and motor learning, University of Birmingham. 2019 Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (PgCUTL), Cardiff University. 2011 MSc advanced (MACP accredited) Physiotherapy, Kings College London. 2001 BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of London
- Position:Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
- Department:College of Health, Science and Society
- Email:David3.Matthews@uwe.ac.uk
About me
I trained as a physiotherapist at the University of London, graduating in 2001. Over the next 14 years I worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS in a number of health trusts across the UK specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Since 2015 I have worked full time in higher education as a physiotherapy lecturer at Cardiff University, the University of Worcester and in my present role at the University of the West of England.
I strongly believe in high quality education for all. I have a wealth of experience in designing and delivering teaching and learning opportunities with inclusivity and student-centred learning at its heart. I have a particular interest in providing excellent and engaging learning opportunities for students in the areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and research preparing them to deliver evidence based client-centred care in the future.
In 2025, I successfully completed my PhD exploring the ‘the impact of pain on motor learning and attention.’
Area of expertise
Research articles
Matthews D, Cancino EE, Falla D, & Khatibi A (2022) Exploring pain interference with motor skill learning in humans: A systematic review. PLoS ONE 17(9)
Matthews D, Cancino EE, Falla D, & Khatibi A. (2021) Exploring pain interference with motor skill learning in humans: a protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open.11.
Matthews D, Murtagh P, Risso A, Jones, G, & Alexander C. M. (2013) Does interhemispheric communication relate to the bilateral function of muscles? A study of scapulothoracic muscles using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 23, pp 1370-1374.
Conference/Presentations
‘The impact of movement-induced phasic experimental pain on task performance and attention during a novel visuomotor sequence learning task in a healthy population’, European Pain Federation International Conference. Abstract accepted, September 2023.
‘Exploring pain interference with motor skill learning in humans’ at the school of sports, rehabilitation and exercise sciences, University of Birmingham. 27th January 2023.
‘Exploring pain interference with motor skill learning in humans: A systematic review’ at the school of sports, rehabilitation and exercise sciences, University of Birmingham. 15th December 2021.
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