Key details
Dr Philip Bright
Academic Programme Lead
Philip has worked across a variety of industries, returning to education after initially withdrawing from a B.Ed degree to pursue a career in retail banking that led to working in IT as an analyst programmer and database consultant. This preceded a further change to retrain as an osteopath, graduating from the European School of Osteopathy in 2009. Following qualification, Philip ran a range of multidisciplinary clinics treating both the public and athletes, alongside working in education and research. This included teaching soft-tissue techniques, injury management/rehabilitation and research methods while providing care at events such as the London Olympics, Oxfam Trailwalk and London Marathon. Further post-graduate teaching and research qualifications were gained, culminating in a PhD with the University of Kent, exploring use of technology in rehabilitation and support for knee pain sufferers.
While completing his PhD, Philip was promoted to Head of Research and Professional Development for the European School of Osteopathy. This role segued into the Head of Research for the BCNO Group that was formed from the merger of the ESO with the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. He holds professional affiliations with bodies such as General Osteopathic Council, and Institute of Analysts and Programmers
Philip joined the University of Greenwich in April 2024 as Academic Programme Lead for PE and Sports Science to apply his experience in research methods and rehabilitation. His interests in use of protective headgear in team sports, touch preference in physical settings, injury support networks, ACL tears in female athletes and ergonomic load in racing car technology are all areas for ongoing collaboration, development and enhancing student experience.
Posts held previously
- 2021 - 2024 Head of Research – BCNO Group – leading the research elements of an undergraduate programme
- 2016 - 2020 Head of Research and Professional Development – European School of Osteopathy
- 2012 - 2016 Dissertation Coordinator and Research Methods course leader – European School of Osteopathy
- 2011 - 2016 Lecturer – Osteopathic and soft-tissue technique – European School of Osteopathy
- 2012 - 2013 Lecturer – MSK Rehabilitation – British School of Osteopathy
- 2009 2019 Principal Osteopath – Allsomatic Osteopathic Practice – leading multi-disciplinary clinic
- 2005 - 2009 Data Manager – LloydsTSB PLC, Card Information Analysis
- 1998 - 2005 Oracle Consultant – The Woolwich Data Warehouse, Barclays Bank PLC
- 1987 - 1998 Team Leader - Operational Proving - Lloyds TSB Group PLC, Computer Services
Responsibilities within the university
- Responsible for the day to day running and strategic development of the programme: including oversight of the delivery and enhancement of academic quality, the student experience and research/knowledge exchange as well as staffing and portfolio
- Teaching on research methods and sports injuries
- Dissertation supervisor
Recognition
- QAA subject benchmark statement (osteopathy) chapter author and reviewer
- BCNO Group Research Ethics Committee member
- Chair of Trustees, National Council for Osteopathic Research
- Member of Institute of Analysts and Programmers
- Registered osteopath (non-practising) with the General Osteopathic Council
- QAA Visitor (Osteopathic Educational Institutions)
Research / Scholarly interests
Philip has an eclectic range of research interests borne out of the extensive supervision he has provided at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. These include exploring impostor syndrome in a range of settings, concussion monitoring and prevention, physical activity tracking in relation to public health, online health and support communities for the injured athlete, touch preference in physical activities and use of ultrasound as an educational tool.
Key funded projects
| Date | Title of Grant | Description | Total Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NIHR Research for Patients Benefit | exploration of acceptability of domiciliary tracking of patients adherence and outcomes with knee pain. PPI activity | £3,300.00 |
| 2018 | Medway Learning and Teaching Festival | use of a handheld ultrasound scanner in clinical learning | £500.00 |
Recent publications
- Opposing Vaccine Hesitancy During the Covid-19 Pandemic – A Critical Commentary and United Statement of an International Osteopathic Research Community International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine/Elsevier - February 2021
- Crying Unsettled and disTressed Infants Effectiveness Study of osteopathic care (CUTIES trial): Pragmatic randomised superiority trial protocol. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine/Elsevier - August 2020
- Comparison of two data capture methods and gender during clinical assessment in osteopathy: The impact on student/tutor satisfaction ratings. Advanced Journal of Professional Practice - December 2019
- Shared decision making by United Kingdom osteopathic students: an observational study using the OPTION-12 instrument. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies - September 2019
- Patients using an online forum for reporting progress when engaging with a six-week exercise program for knee conditioning: feasibility study. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology - April 2018
Presentations
- Bright, P. (2022). Clinical Integration: a model for graded patient interaction from low to high stake engagement. Poster presentation at OsEAN’s 8th “Open Forum for Osteopathic Education”, September 29th – 30th, Antwerp, Belgium.
- Phalip, J., Bridge, H., & Bright, P. (2022). Impact of an evidence-based e-learning on osteopaths’ attitudes, knowledge and beliefs towards evidence-based headache management. Poster presentation at Osteopathie Schule Deutschland Online Conference, June.
- Bright, P. (2021). Online Community of Knee-patients Requiring Arthroplasty. Online presentation at Physiotherapy Research Society – The 38th Scientific Meeting, April 16th.
- Fassam, R., & Bright, P. (2021). An investigation into the prevalence of the impostor phenomenon amongst UK registered Osteopaths. Online presentation at National Council for Osteopathic Research Virtual Conference, January 22nd - 23rd.
- Bright, P. (2020). Supervising action at a distance – improving the quality of entanglement with research for undergraduate osteopaths through a virtual noticeboard. Online presentation at National Council for Osteopathic Research Virtual Conference, January 22nd - 23rd.
- Herrera Quintela, L., & Bright, P. (2020). Exploring the knowledge, assessment and management of hypermobility spectrum disorders in adults among osteopaths in the UK. Online presentation at National Council for Osteopathic Research Virtual Conference, January 22nd - 23rd.
- Bright, P. (2020). Interrater assessment of ultrasound images from a mobile device. Presentation at Medway Festival of Learning and Teaching, Creative and Inclusive Assessment and Feedback, September 10th.
- Bright, P. (2020). Student and Tutor Satisfaction with an Online and Paper-based Clinical Assessment Tool; A Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study. Presentation at Society for Research into Higher Education, Newer Researchers Network Webinar: Learning and Teaching, February 5th, London, UK.
- Bright, P. (2019). Does online completion of a clinical assessment influence satisfaction in an examination process when compared to a paper equivalent? Presentation at University College of Osteopathy, International Education Conference, December 7th, Borough, London, UK.
- Bright, P. (2019). The Agreement Between Biofeedback Measures of Quadriceps and Gluteal Muscles in short-arc Quadriceps and Seated Clamshell Exercises. Poster presentation at International Cartilage Repair Society 2019 – 15th World Congress of the International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society, October 5th – 8th, Vancouver, Canada.
- Bright, P. (2019). Which Exercises Are Right For My Patient. Presentation at National Council for Osteopathic Research Conference 2019, Clinical Conundrums, March 2nd, Whitechapel, London, UK.
- Bright, P. (2019). Professional e-Portfolio: Using Padlet to Map a Learning Journey for Regulated Practice. Poster presentation at Advance HE STEM Conference 2019, Delivering Next Generation Higher Education in STEM, January 30th – 31st, Birmingham, UK.
- Bright, P. (2018). What is the effect of biofeedback on quadriceps and gluteal strength when used as an adjunct to short-arc quad and seated clam exercises? Poster presentation at European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy 2018, 18th Congress, May 9th – 12th, Glasgow, UK.
- Bright, P. (2018). What is the activation profile of quadriceps and gluteal muscles in short-arc quadriceps and seated clamshell exercises? Presentation at International Cartilage Repair Society 2018, 14th World Congress, April 9th – 12th, Macau, China.
- Bright, P. (2017). Feasibility of patients using an online forum for reporting progress for a knee rehabilitation programme. Presentation at The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) 9th Scientific Meeting, October 12th – 14th, Hilton Berlin, Germany.
- Bright, P. (2017). Reporting of Patient and Practitioner Satisfaction with Software Interventions used in the Management of Knee Pain. Poster presentation at The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) 9th Scientific Meeting, October 12th – 14th, Hilton Berlin, Germany.