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Academic and Research

Evidence-Informed Care – Backed by Research and Experience

Alongside clinical work, I contribute to advancing the MSK and sports medicine field through research, publication, and postgraduate training. I’ve also served as a peer reviewer for the British Journal of Sports & Exercise Medicine (BJSM) for over 10 years.

Selected Publications by Dr Marwan Al-Dawoud

Dorsalis pedis artery thrombosis after blood flow restriction training in an elite rugby player: a complex and cautionary tale

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Combining evidence and practice to optimise neck training aimed at reducing head acceleration events in sport: a systematic review and Delphi-consensus study

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Characteristics of patients seeking national health service (NHS) care for Achilles tendinopathy: A service evaluation of 573 patients

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Quantification of Head Acceleration Events in Rugby League: An Instrumented Mouthguard and Video Analysis Pilot Study

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Ready for impact? A validity and feasibility study of instrumented mouthguards (iMGs)

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Quantifying head acceleration exposure via instrumented mouthguards (iMG): a validity and feasibility study protocol to inform iMG suitability for the TaCKLE project

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Education & Leadership

  • Lead trainer for SEM registrars at Cora Health, the UK’s largest NHS provider of sports medicine and physiotheapy services
  • Guest lecturer and regular speaker at MSK/SEM conferences including BASEM, Manchester United SEM Conference and Therapy Expo
  • Advocate for training the next generation of clinicians

Innovation & Collaboration

  • Developer of the One-Stop MSK Clinic model
  • Created community-based NHS pathways for soft tissue injury and acute sciatica
  • Led a UK-first NHS community incisionless, ultrasound guided carpal tunnel and trigger finger release service
  • Open to collaboration and pathway innovation projects

Let’s Collaborate

If you’re a fellow clinician, researcher, educator, or service lead – I’m always open to exploring new ideas, improving pathways, and shaping the future of MSK care together.

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