Dr Nick Dobbin

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Biography

Biography

I am a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology/Sports Medicine, and am based in the Department of Health Professions. My current role sees me teaching within the area of Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Medicine, and Sport and Exercise Nutrition. I am also currently the current the Deputy Chair of the Faculty of Health and Education Research Ethics and Governance Committee. I moved to Manchester Metropolitan in 2019. 

  • BSc in Sport and Exercise Science with Biological Sciences 
  • MRes in Sport and Exercise Physiology
  • PhD in Applied Physiology and Sport Performance 
  • PGcert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 
  • HEA fellowship

Internal/External Examiner Roles 

PhD = 1 

MRes = 1

Journal Reviewer Roles 

  • British Journal of Sport Medicine 
  • Science and Medicine in Football
  • BMC Sport Science
  • Medicine and Rehabilitation 
  • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport,
  • PLOSone,
  • Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology
  • Journal of Sport Sciences
  • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • European Journal of Sport Sciences,
  • International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching
  • Journal of Sport Sciences for Health
  • Sports Medicine Open
  • Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness  
  • Scientific Reports Nature 

Editorial Roles 

  • PLoS One

Awards

British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine Award 2023

Projects

I am currently running several research projects centred on the following areas: 

  • An investigation into the clinical value of an isometric hamstring strength assessment protocol in professional rugby league
  • Physiological implications of low energy availability in elite academy soccer players. 
  • Understanding and improving concussion knowledge and attitudes amongst key stakeholders in cricket. 
  • The development and implementation of an ACL risk-specific intervention for touch rugby athletes: a parallel groups trial. 
  • The efficacy of caffeine and CHO mouth rinse for improving sporting performance in an immersive and non-immersive environment: A randomised controlled trial. 
  • The effect of cross-education on quadricep strength, muscle activity, and knee function in the untrained limb: a randomized controlled trial 
  • Pain and injury in sport (ballet, tennis)
  • Impact of sports clothing on health and wellbeing in sport. 
  • ACL rehabilitation and screening 

I am also supervisor a current NIHR Predoctoral students on the role of strength in the management of patients with cystic fibrosis. 

Teaching

Undergraduate teaching

  • Anatomy, Physiology and Human Movement (L4)
  • Cardiorespiratory Function and Assessment (L4)
  • Physical Activity and Health (L6)
  • Research Methods (L4-6)
  • Dissertation (l6)

Postgraduate teaching

  • Maximising Sport Performance 
  • Project in Sport and Exercise Medicine, Advanced Physiotherapy, and Pre-Registration Physiotherapy. 
  • Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Medicine, Advanced Physiotherapy, and Pre-Registration Physiotherapy. 
  • Foundation in Physiotherapy Management 
  • Rehabilitation in Sport 
  • Exercise Physiology 
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Upper- and Lower-Quadrant (MSK)
  • Sport Team Physician 

Supervision (current)

  • MSc in Pre-Registration Physiology (n = 6)
  • MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy (n = 1)
  • MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine (n = 9)
  • PhD in Physiotherapy and Sport and Exercise Medicine (n = 3)
    • Jamie Ashby - Low Energy Availability in Male Athletes 
    • Cari Thorpe - Movement Screening in Touch [rugby]
    • Glenis Donaldson - Factors influencing the late recurrence of talipes equinovarus post Ponseti treatment in children aged 5-12 years
  • NIHR Predoctoral (n = 1)
    • Nicola Hodgson - The role of strength in the management of patients with cystic fibrosis. 

Supervision (completions)

  • MSc Pre-Registration (n = 3)
  • MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy (n = 10)
  • MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine (n = 23)
  • MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition (n = 8)
  • PhD in Sport and Exercise Medicine (n = 1)
    • Rachael Hearn - The effects of person-centred active rehabilitation on symptoms of suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: A mixed methods single case design.

Courses

Research outputs

I have broad research interests and am keen to support staff and students on any research project where I can bring value. My personal interest centre on performance and injuries in elite sports, injury epidemiology, and sport and exercise nutrition. All research interests and project are developed and supported by those working in academia, in elite sport, in private healthcare, and the National Health Service. I am keen to undertake and complete research that has impact and addresses a genuine question in the applied or clinical setting.