Dr Gregory Walsh

PhD (Biomechanics), MSc (Sports Biomechanics), BSc (Sport and Exercise Science)

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions

Role

I specialise in the field of biomechanics and lecture on a number of modules across the Sport and Coaching Sciences undergraduate degree programmes. I am also currently the Subject Coordinator for the Sport and Exercise Science programme.

I supervise a number of postgraduate research students on a variety topics related to health and sport biomechanics. My research primarily focuses on the biomechanics and neuromotor control of gait, falls risk and posture in healthy and clinical populations, but I also conduct research on risk factors for and interventions to prevent sports injuries.

Areas of expertise

Biomechanics
Motor control

Teaching and supervision

Courses

Modules taught

Introduction to Biomechanics
Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
Project/Dissertation

Supervision

I welcome enquiries from prospective postgraduate research students with interests within the field of sport, health and exercise biomechanics and motor control.

Examples of current and previous student research project titles include:

The effects of opposed and unopposed practice environments on skill acquisition and transfer, with specific reference to non-dominant foot kicking (MSc by Research)
Analysis of falls risk and home-based power training with the aim of falls prevention in adults over 65 years (MPhil/PhD)
Neural and neuromuscular risk factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries (MPhil/PhD)

Research Students

Name	Thesis title	Completed
Zoe Taylor	Power training for fall rehabilitation and prevention in over 56s and comparisons of recovery mechanisms for loss of balance between fallers and non-fallers	Active

Research

My research focuses on the control of human movement, with a particular focus on the effect of ageing and clinical conditions on falls risk and the control of gait and posture. This work utilises a variety of biomechanical, musculoskeletal and neurophysiological measurement techniques to understand the causes and control mechanisms for human movement.

The aim of my research is to detect, identify and counteract the effects of againg and clinical conditions on gait and posture. In addition to this work, I also investigate factors associated with injury risk in athletic populations and strategies to minimise these risks.

Centres and institutes

Groups

Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research Group (SEPARG)

Publications

Journal articles

Walsh GS, Delextrat A, Bibbey A, The comparative effect of exercise interventions on balance in perimenopausal and early postmenopausal women: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials
Maturitas: An international journal of midlife health and beyond 175 (2023) ISSN: 0378-5122 eISSN: 1873-4111 The comparative effect of exercise interventions on balance in perimenopausal and early postmenopausal women: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Snowball J, Cognitive and visual task effects on gaze behaviour and gait of younger and older adults.
Experimental Brain Research 241 (2023) pp.1623-1631 ISSN: 0014-4819 eISSN: 1432-1106 Cognitive and visual task effects on gaze behaviour and gait of younger and older adults. Open Access version on RADAR
Sancese A, Taylor L, Walsh G, Byrd E, Delextrat A, Effects of sprint versus strength training on risk factors for hamstring injury in football players
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 63 (4) (2023) ISSN: 0022-4707 eISSN: 1827-1928
Low DC, Walsh GS, The minimal important change for measures of balance and postural control in older adults: A systematic review.
Age and Ageing 51 (12) (2022) pp.1-10 ISSN: 0002-0729 eISSN: 1468-2834 The minimal important change for measures of balance and postural control in older adults: A systematic review. Open Access version on RADAR
Taylor ANW, Low DC, Walsh GS, Holt N, The impact of anxiety on postural control: CO2 challenge model
Psychophysiology 60 (3) (2022) ISSN: 0048-5772 eISSN: 1469-8986
Taylor Z, Walsh GS, Hawkins H, Inacio M, Esser P , Perturbations during gait: a systematic review of methodologies and outcomes
Sensors 22 (15) (2022) ISSN: 1424-8220 eISSN: 1424-8220 Perturbations during gait: a systematic review of methodologies and outcomes Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Low DC, Arkesteijn M, The relationship between postural control and muscle quality in older adults
Journal of Motor Behavior 54 (3) (2021) pp.363-371 ISSN: 0022-2895 eISSN: 1940-1027 The relationship between postural control and muscle quality in older adults Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Harrison I, Gait and neuromuscular dynamics during level and uphill walking carrying military loads.
European Journal of Sport Science 22 (9) (2021) pp.1364-1373 ISSN: 1746-1391 eISSN: 1536-7290 Gait and neuromuscular dynamics during level and uphill walking carrying military loads. Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Visuomotor control dynamics of quiet standing under single and dual task conditions in younger and older adults
Neuroscience Letters 761 (2021) ISSN: 0304-3940 Visuomotor control dynamics of quiet standing under single and dual task conditions in younger and older adults Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Dynamics of modular neuromotor control of walking and running during single and dual task conditions
Neuroscience 465 (2021) pp.1-10 ISSN: 0306-4522 eISSN: 0306-4522 Dynamics of modular neuromotor control of walking and running during single and dual task conditions Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Low DC, Military load carriage effects on the gait of military personnel: A systematic review
Applied Ergonomics: Human Factors in Technology and Society 93 (2021) ISSN: 0003-6870 eISSN: 1872-9126 Military load carriage effects on the gait of military personnel: A systematic review Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh G, Low D, Arkesteijn M, Stable and unstable load carriage effects on the postural control of older adults.
Journal of Applied Biomechanics 36 (3) (2020) pp.178-185 ISSN: 1065-8483 Stable and unstable load carriage effects on the postural control of older adults. Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Taylor Z, Complexity, symmetry and variability of forward and backward walking at different speeds and transfer effects on forward walking: implications for neural control
Journal of Biomechanics 97 (2019) ISSN: 0021-9290 eISSN: 1873-2380 Complexity, symmetry and variability of forward and backward walking at different speeds and transfer effects on forward walking: implications for neural control Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Low DC, Arkesteijn M, Effect of stable and unstable load carriage on walking gait variability, dynamic stability and muscle activity of older adults
Journal of Biomechanics 73 (May 17, 2018) (2018) pp.18-23 ISSN: 0021-9290 Effect of stable and unstable load carriage on walking gait variability, dynamic stability and muscle activity of older adults Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Low DC, Arkesteijn M, The effect of prolonged level and uphill walking on the postural control of older adults
Journal of Biomechanics 69 (2018) pp.19-25 ISSN: 0021-9290 The effect of prolonged level and uphill walking on the postural control of older adults Open Access version on RADAR
Walsh GS, Effect of static and dynamic muscle stretching as part of warm up procedures on knee joint proprioception and strength
Human Movement Science 55 (2017) pp.189-195 ISSN: 0167-9457 Effect of static and dynamic muscle stretching as part of warm up procedures on knee joint proprioception and strength Open Access version on RADAR
Low D, Walsh G, Arkesteijn A, Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions to Improve Postural Control in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Centre of Pressure Measurements
Sports Medicine 47 (1) (2017) pp.101-112 ISSN: 0112-1642 eISSN: 1179-2035 Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions to Improve Postural Control in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Centre of Pressure Measurements Open Access version on RADAR

Professional information

Memberships of professional bodies

Fellow of HEA (Higher Education Accademy)