Present Positions:
Principal Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton.
Physiotherapist, Physiofitonline.
Qualifications:
1992 BSc Hons Physiotherapy, University of East London
2002 MSc Manipulative Physiotherapy, University of Brighton
2014 PhD University of Brighton
Role and responsibilities of Current Post
Module Leadership:
MSc Rehabilitation Science- Neuromusculoskeletal management (HE 743)
MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy- Lower quadrant (HE718)
MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy- Clinical placement 1(HE719)
Administrative duties:
Clinical education tutor MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy course.
Previous Professional / Clinical Posts:
1992- 1994 Junior Physiotherapist, U.C.H. London.
1994-1995 Locum Physiotherapist
1995 Senior Physiotherapist Middlemore Hospital, Auckland , New Zealand
1996 Senior II Physiotherapist neuromusculoskeletal rotation, St. Mary’s Hospital, London.
1997 Senior II neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
1998-2000 Senior I neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
2000-2001 Private practice, Brighton.
2001-2002 Clinical Specialist in Low back pain, Brighton Health care.
Other Recent Continuing Professional Development Activities:
Scientific Chair Musculoskeletal stream Physio UK conference, Birmingham 2018 and 2019.
Member of the International Advisory Panel Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Journal
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Education Representative 2019- present
Publications:
- Heraughty, M. Ridehalgh, C 2020 Sensory descriptors which identify neuropathic pain mechanisms in low back pain: a systematic review. Curr Med Res Opin Aug 4;1-12.
- Hall, K, Lewis, J, Moore, A, Ridehalgh, C. 2020 Posterior shoulder tightness; an intersession reliability study of 3 clinical tests. Arch Physiother 10, 14
- Ridehalgh, C, Sandy-Hinchmarch, O.P., Schmid, A.B. 2018 Validity of Clinical Small-Fiber
- Sensory Testing to Detect Small–Nerve Fiber Degeneration. JOSPT 48 (10): 767-774
- Ridehalgh, C, Moore, A. and Hough, A (2016) The short term effects of straight leg raise neurodynamic treatment on pressure pain and vibration thresholds in individuals with spinally referred leg pain Manual Therapy, 23. pp. 40-47.
- Hanney, R.N., Ridehalgh, C., Dawson, A., Lewis, D., Kenny D. 2016 The effects of neurodynamic straight leg raise treatment duration on range of hip flexion and protective muscle activity at P1. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 24 (1): 14-20
- Ridehalgh, Colette, Moore, A. and Hough, Alan (2015) Sciatic nerve excursion during a modified passive straight leg raise test in asymptomatic participants and participants with spinally referred leg pain Manual Therapy, 20 (4). pp. 564-569.
- Ridehalgh, C., Moore, A., Hough, A. 2014. Normative sciatic nerve excursion during a modified straight leg raise test. Manual Therapy 19(1): 59-64.
- Ridehalgh, C., Moore, A., Hough, A. 2012. Repeatability of measuring sciatic nerve excursion during a modified passive straight leg raise test with ultrasound imaging. Manual Therapy 17(6):572-6.
- de Brito Fontana H, Haupenthal A, Ruschel C, Hubert M, Ridehalgh C, Roesler H. 2012 Effect of gender, cadence, and water immersion on ground reaction forces during stationary running. J Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 42(5):437‐43
Reviewer for:
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, Physiotherapy, Journal of Orthopedic and Sports PhysicalTherapy, Clinical Biomechanics. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.
Reviewer of abstracts for WCPT, Physiotherapy and IFOMPT conferences.
Conference Contributions:
- Ridehalgh, C., Tampin, B. Schmid, A 2019 Relationship of QST measures between low back and leg sites in people with radicular leg pain. NeuPSIG 7TH international Congress on Neuropathic Pain, London, UK.
- Ridehalgh, C., Schmid, A 2017 Validity of small fibre sensory testing NeuPSIG 6TH international Congress on Neuropathic Pain, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Ridehalgh, C, Schmid, A. 2016 Validity of small fibre sensory testing. Expanding horizons. Proceedings IFOMPT Glasgow, July 2016.
- Ridehalgh, C., Moore, A., Hough, 2015. Straight Leg Raise treatment for individuals with spinally referred leg pain: effects on sciatic nerve excursion WCPT, Singapore
- Ridehalgh, C., Moore, A., Hough, 2015. Straight Leg Raise treatment for individuals with spinally referred leg pain: effects on pain and vibration threshold. WCPT, Singapore
- Invited speaker MACP conference, London, October 2012 “Is the response to neurodynamic treatment linked to specific group characteristics in people with referred posterior leg pain?’
- Ridehalgh, C., Moore, A., Hough, A. Repeatability and normative values of measuring sciatic nerve excursion during the straight leg raise with B mode ultrasound. Rendez‐vous of hands and minds. Proceedings IFOMPT Quebec, September 2012
- Ridehalgh, C., Moore, A., Hough, A Repeatability of vibration thresholds and pressure pain thresholds in individuals with spinally referred leg pain Rendez‐vous of hands and minds. Proceedings IFOMPT Quebec, September 2012
- Ridehalgh, C, Moore, A, Lee, R. Measuring nerve motion using B mode ultrasound: a validity study. Connecting science to quality of life. Proceedings IFOMPT Rotterdam, June 2008.
Grants and Awards:
2019 RDS SE PPI Award £300
2017 Rising Stars Grant, University of Brighton £10,000
2017 and 2012 The Greg Grieve MACP Research award £1,000 x2
2012 Awarded the MACP Small Project Grant £500
2010 Awarded internal CRC equipment grant of £500
Membership of Professional Bodies:
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (52166)
Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) (1207)
Health and Care Professions Council (PH45248)
