Dr Michael Mansfield PhD MSc BSc (Hons) MCSP MMACP FHEA

• PhD Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, 2024
• MSc Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MACP Approved), University of Hertfordshire, 2012
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of Hertfordshire, 2006
• Fellowship Advance Higher Education - FHEA (Higher Education Academy)

Dr Michael Mansfield is a Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham. He holds a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of East Anglia, an MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MACP accredited), and a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. With over 20 years of experience in physiotherapy, Michael has worked across NHS, independent, sporting, and academic sectors.

Michael is the academic lead for ALIGN (Arthroplasty & Orthopaedics Interdisciplinary Group for Evidence & Outcomes), a research network focused on improving musculoskeletal health outcomes and reducing inequalities in orthopaedic care. His research expertise includes evidence synthesis, mixed methods design, and psychophysics, including the use of quantitative sensory testing to investigate somatosensory profiles.

He has led the design and delivery of physiotherapy education and research programmes in higher education and is recognised for his contributions to research-informed teaching and academic leadership. Michael has received several awards from the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for excellence in research and education. Michael is Co-Editor-in-Chief of Pain and Rehabilitation, the journal of the Physiotherapy Pain Association. He is also a Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA). Michael is a member of the Physiotherapy Pain Association and collaborates with health technology partners on knowledge exchange and consultancy projects that translate evidence into practical innovation.

• MSc Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy

• MSc (Pre-registration) Physiotherapy

Michael welcomes enquiries about doctoral supervision aligned with his research on musculoskeletal health outcomes, service delivery, and rehabilitation equity. Areas of supervision include:

• Exploring disparities in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic health outcomes, including underrepresented and underserved populations
• Evaluation of rehabilitation pathways, service design, or models of care following joint replacement or musculoskeletal injury
• Use of evidence synthesis methodologies to inform clinical or policy decisions
• Investigating associations between physical activity, psychosocial factors, and recovery trajectories in musculoskeletal conditions
• Identifying pain phenotypic expressions in a wide range of clinical populations. Using methodologies such as psychophysics

Research interests:

• Systematic review and evidence synthesis methodologies to inform clinical decision-making and healthcare policy
• Health inequalities and outcome variation in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care
• Interdisciplinary approaches to improving rehabilitation pathways, particularly in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal pain conditions
• Identification and interpretation of underlying mechanisms in musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain presentations

2020-To date

• Visiting Research Associate, Bannister Laboratory, Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases, King’s College London.
•  Associate Editor of Pain and Rehabilitation - the Journal of Physiotherapy Pain Association.

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2011-To date 

• Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MMACP) Full accredited member

2006-To date 

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) Full member
• Health and Social Care Professions Council (HCPC) Full member

2017-2021                  

• Executive committee member Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Research Society