RESEARCH

"Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why"
Bernard Baruch
As a PhD candidate, I'm relatively new to the complex world of creating new knowledge and enjoying the learning journey. Below is a summary of some of my recent research projects.
Research Projects & Publications
-
PhD (under investigation) - currently researching the impact of physical activity on persistent pain.
-
Gibbs, M., Trevail, T., et al. (under review, 2026)Perception of risk of strength training in recreational and representative athletes
-
Trevail, T. & Piekarski, M. (under review, 2026). Rehabilitation and Return to Sport in BJJ in Science of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: From theory to the mats.
-
Trevail. T., et al. (under investigation, 2026) Individual Experiences with GTPS: Semi-structured in-depth interviews to understand perceptions and beliefs related to pain, exercise, and physical activity.
-
Trevail, T., Fleischmann, M., Williams, A., Hume, M., Beilby, J., Gabbett, T., and Malliaras, P. (under review, 2026) Associations of Objectively Measured Step Count with Patient Reported and Functional Outcomes in Chronic Lower Body Musculoskeletal Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
-
Moore, A., Trevail, T. et al., (2026). Innovations In E-Learning: Using Co-Design to Improve the Usability of an Online Digital Education Tool in Undergraduate Health Sciences. J Medical Case Repo 8(1):1-10. DOI : https://doi.org/10.47485/2767-5416.1144
-
Trevail, T., Cleary, C., & Young, L. (2024) Sideline Injury Management. In Routledge International Handbook of Sports and Exercise Therapy. Routledge, London (available here).
-
Stubbs, C.,... Trevail, T.,... Malliaras, P. (2023) Which psychological and psychosocial constructs are important to measure in future tendinopathy clinical trials? A modified International Delphi study with expert clinician/researchers and people with tendinopathy. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (available here).
-
Trevail, T. et al., (2017) Masters Research Thesis; The Use of Load Monitoring as a Key Injury Prevention Strategy in Individual Combat Sports. (unpublished; see project here).
-
Young, L. & Trevail, T. (2015) Pitch-side Trauma Care. In Routledge International Handbook of Sports Therapy, Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation, Routledge, London (available here).
-
Trevail, T. (2012) Convulsive Syncope Following Acupuncture; A Case Report. Journal of Sports Therapy, Vol.5, Iss.1.
-
Trevail, T. (2007) Honours Degree Dissertation; Common Aetiology of Shoulder Injuries in Tennis (unpublished).