Research and practical guides

Research summaries and practical guides on movement assessment and rehabilitation, including study findings and their limitations.

Cervical Joint Position Error Testing, An Objective Component of Modern Concussion Assessment - HeadX

Cervical Joint Position Error Testing, An Objec...

Richard Wheatley

Concussion assessment continues to advance as research clarifies the functional relationship between the head and the cervical spine. Cervical Joint Position Error testing, known as JPE, provides an objective measure...

Cervical Joint Position Error Testing, An Objec...

Richard Wheatley

Concussion assessment continues to advance as research clarifies the functional relationship between the head and the cervical spine. Cervical Joint Position Error testing, known as JPE, provides an objective measure...

The Origin of HeadX - HeadX

The Origin of HeadX

Richard Wheatley

The idea for HeadX came from a weekend that had nothing to do with physiotherapy or technology, but everything to do with possibility. A few years ago, I joined Hackcessible,...

The Origin of HeadX

Richard Wheatley

The idea for HeadX came from a weekend that had nothing to do with physiotherapy or technology, but everything to do with possibility. A few years ago, I joined Hackcessible,...

Dual Tasking in Vestibular Rehabilitation: Clinical Value and Evidence - HeadX

Dual Tasking in Vestibular Rehabilitation: Clin...

Richard Wheatley

Clinical takeaway: dual-task exercise can expose changes in gait, balance or head control that are not obvious during a single task. It can be useful when progressed carefully, but evidence...

Dual Tasking in Vestibular Rehabilitation: Clin...

Richard Wheatley

Clinical takeaway: dual-task exercise can expose changes in gait, balance or head control that are not obvious during a single task. It can be useful when progressed carefully, but evidence...

Understanding Kinesiophobia: Fear of Movement in Musculoskeletal Disorders - HeadX

Understanding Kinesiophobia: Fear of Movement i...

Richard Wheatley

Introduction Kinesiophobia, defined as the fear of movement or physical activity due to the belief that it may cause pain or re-injury, is increasingly recognised as a significant factor in...

Understanding Kinesiophobia: Fear of Movement i...

Richard Wheatley

Introduction Kinesiophobia, defined as the fear of movement or physical activity due to the belief that it may cause pain or re-injury, is increasingly recognised as a significant factor in...

Cervical Control and Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: Making the Invisible Visible - HeadX

Cervical Control and Post-Stroke Rehabilitation...

Richard Wheatley

Beyond Limb Recovery Stroke rehabilitation often concentrates on the recovery of strength and limb function, but this focus sometimes obscures the quieter, less obvious challenges that survivors face. Alongside weakness...

Cervical Control and Post-Stroke Rehabilitation...

Richard Wheatley

Beyond Limb Recovery Stroke rehabilitation often concentrates on the recovery of strength and limb function, but this focus sometimes obscures the quieter, less obvious challenges that survivors face. Alongside weakness...

Concussion Impairments and Rehabilitation: A Guide for Recovery - HeadX

Concussion Impairments and Rehabilitation: A Gu...

Richard Wheatley

Concussion is more than a short-term head injury—it can disrupt vision, balance, thinking, mood, and even the body’s tolerance to exercise. This guide explains the seven most common post-concussion impairments,...

Concussion Impairments and Rehabilitation: A Gu...

Richard Wheatley

Concussion is more than a short-term head injury—it can disrupt vision, balance, thinking, mood, and even the body’s tolerance to exercise. This guide explains the seven most common post-concussion impairments,...