Member of School: School of Health Sciences
From September 2011 to present.
Prof Sarah Tyson
 | Allerton L7.16, School of Health Sciences , Frederick Rd Campus , University of Salford , Salford, M6 6PU. |
 | s.tyson@salford.ac.uk |
 | 0161 295 7028 |
Key Memberships
Profile Summary
Prof Sarah Tyson leads the Rehabilitation Research Group in the School of Health, Sciences at the University of Salford, focussing on stroke rehabilitation. Her group uses a mixed methods approach, working at all levels of the MRC Framework for the Evaluation of Complex Interventions, to She has over 60 publications and £3million of research funding from the Dept of Health/ NIHR, research councils, medical charities, professional bodies and the Knowledge Transfer Partnership/Technology Strategy Board.
Key Qualifications
2010
FCSP Fellow of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (from CSP).
2002
PhD Assessment of posture and balance after stroke (from Brunel University ).
1992
MSc Rehabilitation Sciences (from Southampton University ).
1985
MSCP Member Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (from Sheffiled Hallam University ).
Key Projects
9999
Dec
2011
Nov
KTP with Medicines Evaluation Unit
Technology Strategy Board, £136,228.00.
Principal Investigator: J Yorke (50%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (50%).
Technology Strategy Board, £136,228.00.
Principal Investigator: J Yorke (50%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (50%).
2010
Jul
Work Rehabilitation in Inflammatory Arthritis: A randomised controlled trial
Arthritis Research Campaign, £262,732.00.
Principal Investigator: A Hammond (90%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (10%).
Arthritis Research Campaign, £262,732.00.
Principal Investigator: A Hammond (90%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (10%).
2010
Jul
A pilot study of mirror therapy for people with stroke - MAESTRO
Salford PCT, £155,315.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (100%).
Salford PCT, £155,315.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (100%).
2010
Jul
Which AFO is better for people with stroke?
National Institute for Health Research, £244,313.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (95%). Co-Investigator: S Hutchins (5%).
National Institute for Health Research, £244,313.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (95%). Co-Investigator: S Hutchins (5%).
2010
Jun
The UK-Evaluation of Daily Activities Questionnaire (EDAQ) in musculoskeletal conditions
UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation, £84,753.00.
Principal Investigator: A Hammond (90%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (10%).
UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation, £84,753.00.
Principal Investigator: A Hammond (90%). Co-Investigator: S Tyson (10%).
2010
Jun
The NIHR Research Design Services for the North West
National Institute for Health Research, £43,135.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (37%). Co-Investigator: T Williamson (63%).
National Institute for Health Research, £43,135.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (37%). Co-Investigator: T Williamson (63%).
2009
Dec
KTP with Stockport PCT (GM & Cheshire Stroke Network)
Technology Strategy Board, £174,916.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (95%). Co-Investigator: S Sharifi (5%).
Technology Strategy Board, £174,916.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (95%). Co-Investigator: S Sharifi (5%).
2009
Jan
Development of a motorised rehabilitation walker (MOROW)
Health Technology Devices programme (DoH), £165,467.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (95%). Co-Investigator: S Hutchins (5%).
Health Technology Devices programme (DoH), £165,467.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (95%). Co-Investigator: S Hutchins (5%).
2007
Oct
The development of a clinically user friendly device to measure posture: The POET - EXTENSION I
National Institute for Health Research, £17,254.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (100%).
National Institute for Health Research, £17,254.00.
Principal Investigator: S Tyson (100%).
2007
Apr
Wearable computing for real time monitoring of 3d foot orientation
National Institute for Health Research, £37,500.00.
Investigators: C Nester (15%), S Tyson (30%), L Kenney (40%), D Howard (15%).
National Institute for Health Research, £37,500.00.
Investigators: C Nester (15%), S Tyson (30%), L Kenney (40%), D Howard (15%).
2007
Feb
2005
Oct
The development of a clinically user friendly device to measure posture: The POET
National Institute for Health Research, £228,512.00.
Investigators: D Howard (30%), M Moatamedi (10%), L Kenney (30%), S Tyson (30%).
National Institute for Health Research, £228,512.00.
Investigators: D Howard (30%), M Moatamedi (10%), L Kenney (30%), S Tyson (30%).
Key Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
2010
Feb
Key Presence
Conference Organisation
2012
Physiotherapy Research Society, Winter Meeting 2005
Physiotherapy Research Society, Winter Meeting 2005
2012
Society for Research in Rehabiltiation, Winter Scientific Meeting January 2006
Society for Research in Rehabiltiation, Winter Scientific Meeting January 2006
Conference Presentations
2012
Tyson SF, DeSouza L, LeMay A (1998). A model for the clinical assessment of posture in stroke patients. Physiotherapy Research Society, University of Birmingham.
Tyson SF, DeSouza L, LeMay A (1998). A model for the clinical assessment of posture in stroke patients. Physiotherapy Research Society, University of Birmingham.
2012
Tyson S & Chissim C (2003). The effects of handling technique on range of movement at the hemiplegic shoulder. 14th World Congress of Physical Therapy , Barcelona , Spain
Tyson S & Chissim C (2003). The effects of handling technique on range of movement at the hemiplegic shoulder. 14th World Congress of Physical Therapy , Barcelona , Spain
2012
Greenhalgh J, Tyson S, Long A & Flynn R. How do multidisciplinary teams use clinical outcome measures in clinical practice? Presentation at SRR Summer Scientific meeting, London 2006
Greenhalgh J, Tyson S, Long A & Flynn R. How do multidisciplinary teams use clinical outcome measures in clinical practice? Presentation at SRR Summer Scientific meeting, London 2006
2012
Tyson SF & Ashburn A (1994). The influence of walking aids on hemiplegic gait. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, University of Nottingham
Tyson SF & Ashburn A (1994). The influence of walking aids on hemiplegic gait. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, University of Nottingham
2012
Cooper G, Kenney LPJ, Goulermas JY, Howard D, Tyson S (2006). Development of a Posture & Balance Measurement Device to Assist Rehabilitation of Post-Stroke Patients. Annual Scientific Meeting & IBEX 2006 Exhibition, Institute of Physics and Medical Engineering in Medicine, 6-8th September 2006 Cambridge
Cooper G, Kenney LPJ, Goulermas JY, Howard D, Tyson S (2006). Development of a Posture & Balance Measurement Device to Assist Rehabilitation of Post-Stroke Patients. Annual Scientific Meeting & IBEX 2006 Exhibition, Institute of P... more >>.
2012
Tyson SF & DeSouza L (2001). The psychometric properties of the Brunel Balance Assessment. VIth Stroke Association's Annual Scientific Conference, Oxford.
Tyson SF & DeSouza L (2001). The psychometric properties of the Brunel Balance Assessment. VIth Stroke Association's Annual Scientific Conference, Oxford.
2012
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2002). The Brunel Standing Balance Tests. Physiotherapy Research Society Spring 2002, Keele University, UK.
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2002). The Brunel Standing Balance Tests. Physiotherapy Research Society Spring 2002, Keele University, UK.
2012
Tyson S & Chissim C (2002). The immediate effects of handling technique on range of movement at the hemiplegic shoulder. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Congress, Birmingham UK.
Tyson S & Chissim C (2002). The immediate effects of handling technique on range of movement at the hemiplegic shoulder. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Congress, Birmingham UK.
2012
SF Tyson, M Hanley, J Chillala, Selley A, Tallis R.Sensory Loss after stroke: Characteristics, associated factors and relationships with function and recovery 1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harrogate
SF Tyson, M Hanley, J Chillala, Selley A, Tallis R.Sensory Loss after stroke: Characteristics, associated factors and relationships with function and recovery 1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harr... more >>.
2012
Tyson S & Rogerson L. The Effect Of An AFO on non-ambulant people with stroke. 1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harrogate
Tyson S & Rogerson L. The Effect Of An AFO on non-ambulant people with stroke. 1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harrogate
2012
Tyson S, Hanley M, Chillala J, Selley A & Tallis R. Epidemiology of balance disability post-stroke (2003). Society of Research in Rehabilitation, University of Nottingham.
Tyson S, Hanley M, Chillala J, Selley A & Tallis R. Epidemiology of balance disability post-stroke (2003). Society of Research in Rehabilitation, University of Nottingham.
2012
Tyson S & Selley A (2005). Development of the Stroke Physiotherapy Intervention Record Tool. Physiotherapy Research Society, Nottingham Spring 2005.
Tyson S & Selley A (2005). Development of the Stroke Physiotherapy Intervention Record Tool. Physiotherapy Research Society, Nottingham Spring 2005.
2012
Tyson SF & Thornton HM (2000) The effects of a hinged ankle-foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait; Objective measures and user's opinion. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Summer meeting, University of Liverpool
Tyson SF & Thornton HM (2000) The effects of a hinged ankle-foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait; Objective measures and user's opinion. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Summer meeting, University of Liverpool
2012
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2002). Reliability and Validity of the Brunel Balance Assessment. 13th European Congress of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation Brighton, UK
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2002). Reliability and Validity of the Brunel Balance Assessment. 13th European Congress of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation Brighton, UK
2012
G.Cooper, L. Kenney, JY. Goulermas, S Tyson & D Howard (2006). Quantitative posture & balance assessment for post-stroke patients. 1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harrogate
G.Cooper, L. Kenney, JY. Goulermas, S Tyson & D Howard (2006). Quantitative posture & balance assessment for post-stroke patients. 1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harrogate
2012
Tyson SF (1993). The influence of walking aids on symmetry of hemiplegic gait. Annual Congress of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, University of Ulster, Belfast
Tyson SF (1993). The influence of walking aids on symmetry of hemiplegic gait. Annual Congress of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, University of Ulster, Belfast
2012
Tyson SF (1996) Loading of walking aids during hemiplegic gait. Physiotherapy Research Society, University of Southampton
Tyson SF (1996) Loading of walking aids during hemiplegic gait. Physiotherapy Research Society, University of Southampton
2012
Tyson SF & DeSouza L. (2002). The sitting balance tests of the Brunel Balance Assessment. Society of Research in Rehabilitation, Winter Meeting University of East London.
Tyson SF & DeSouza L. (2002). The sitting balance tests of the Brunel Balance Assessment. Society of Research in Rehabilitation, Winter Meeting University of East London.
2012
Cross J & Tyson S (2004). The effects of a slider shoe on hemiplegic gait. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Winter Meeting, Leeds
Cross J & Tyson S (2004). The effects of a slider shoe on hemiplegic gait. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Winter Meeting, Leeds
2012
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2002). The Brunel Balance Assessment; A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Congress, Birmingham UK.
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2002). The Brunel Balance Assessment; A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Congress, Birmingham UK.
2012
Tyson S & Selley A (2005). Stroke physiotherapy: What is it? An observational analysis of the content of stroke physiotherapy. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Southampton Summer
Tyson S & Selley A (2005). Stroke physiotherapy: What is it? An observational analysis of the content of stroke physiotherapy. Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Southampton Summer
2012
S Tyson, G Cooper, L Kenney, D Howard, Y Goulermas. Developing a clinically-user friendly device to measure posture after stroke1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harrogate
S Tyson, G Cooper, L Kenney, D Howard, Y Goulermas. Developing a clinically-user friendly device to measure posture after stroke1st UK Stroke Forum, The Stroke Association, 7 & 8th December 2006 Harrogate
2012
Tyson S & Desouza L (2003). Measurement error of sitting balance tests post-stroke. Physiotherapy Research Society, Winter Meeting, Oxford
Tyson S & Desouza L (2003). Measurement error of sitting balance tests post-stroke. Physiotherapy Research Society, Winter Meeting, Oxford
2012
Tyson SF & DeSouza L (2001). Development of the Brunel Balance Assessment. Presented at Society of Research in Rehabilitation, Summer meeting, University of Manchester. Proceedings in Clinical Rehabilitation 2002;16;2;229
Tyson SF & DeSouza L (2001). Development of the Brunel Balance Assessment. Presented at Society of Research in Rehabilitation, Summer meeting, University of Manchester. Proceedings in Clinical Rehabilitation 2002;16;2;229
2012
Tyson SF &Thornton HM (2000) Hinged Ankle-foot Orthosis and hemiplegic gait. Annual Congress of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Birmingham
Tyson SF &Thornton HM (2000) Hinged Ankle-foot Orthosis and hemiplegic gait. Annual Congress of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Birmingham
2012
Tyson S, Vail A & DeSouza L (2002). The relationship between balance and impairments post-stroke. 3rd World Congress of Neurological Rehabilitation, Venice, Italy
Tyson S, Vail A & DeSouza L (2002). The relationship between balance and impairments post-stroke. 3rd World Congress of Neurological Rehabilitation, Venice, Italy
2012
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2003). The Brunel Balance Assessment: A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. 14th World Congress of Physical Therapy , Barcelona , Spain
Tyson S & DeSouza L (2003). The Brunel Balance Assessment: A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. 14th World Congress of Physical Therapy , Barcelona , Spain
External Examiner Duties
2012
2005 External examiner (thesis) Centre for Applied Anthropometry, University of South Australia, Adelaide
2005 External examiner (thesis) Centre for Applied Anthropometry, University of South Australia, Adelaide
Honours and Awards
2012
(2002). The relationship between impairments and balance disability post-stroke. CSP International Lecture Fund (£600)
(2002). The relationship between impairments and balance disability post-stroke. CSP International Lecture Fund (£600)
2012
Tyson (2003) The Brunel Balance Assessment: A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. Robert Williams Travel Award (£950) from CSP, for expenses to present at the 14th World Congress of Physical Therapy, Barcelona, Spain
Tyson (2003) The Brunel Balance Assessment: A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. Robert Williams Travel Award (£950) from CSP, for expenses to present at the 14th World Congress of Physical Therapy, Barcelona, Spain
2012
Tyson S. (2002) Brunel Balance Assessment; A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. International Lecture Fund, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (£600) to cover costs of presentation at the 3rd World Congress of Neurological Rehabilitation, Venice
Tyson S. (2002) Brunel Balance Assessment; A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. International Lecture Fund, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (£600) to cover costs of presentation at the 3rd World Congress of Neurolog... more >>.
2012
(2003) Walking Equipment for stroke. Physiotherapy Research Society Research Award (£500)
(2003) Walking Equipment for stroke. Physiotherapy Research Society Research Award (£500)
2012
Tyson S (2002). The relationship between impairments and balance disability post-stroke. CSP International Lecture Fund (£600) for expenses to present at the 3rd World Congress of Neurological Rehabilitation in Venice.
Tyson S (2002). The relationship between impairments and balance disability post-stroke. CSP International Lecture Fund (£600) for expenses to present at the 3rd World Congress of Neurological Rehabilitation in Venice.
2012
2003) The Brunel Balance Assessment: A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. Robert Williams Travel Award (£950)
2003) The Brunel Balance Assessment: A new measure of balance disability post-stroke. Robert Williams Travel Award (£950)
2012
Tyson S (1995). Walking aids and hemiplegic gait. Robert Williams International Award from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (~£750) to cover costs of presentation at the 12th International World Congress of Physiotherapy, Washington, USA.
Tyson S (1995). Walking aids and hemiplegic gait. Robert Williams International Award from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (~£750) to cover costs of presentation at the 12th International World Congress of Physiotherapy, Wa... more >>.
Invited Papers and Lectures
2012
Invited seminar Centre for Kinesiology Research, University of Wales Seminar Series, 'The assessment of posture and balance post-stroke' September 2003
Invited seminar Centre for Kinesiology Research, University of Wales Seminar Series, 'The assessment of posture and balance post-stroke' September 2003
2012
Manchester Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology 'Getting evidence into practice June 2004
Manchester Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology 'Getting evidence into practice June 2004
2012
Keynote Speaker AGM of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology & Gerontology. 'Neurological physiotherapy: What do we do and how do we know?' May 2006
Keynote Speaker AGM of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology & Gerontology. 'Neurological physiotherapy: What do we do and how do we know?' May 2006
2012
Hope Hospital Geriatric Medicine Seminar series - Balance disability post-stroke' May 2004
Hope Hospital Geriatric Medicine Seminar series - Balance disability post-stroke' May 2004
2012
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology National Conference. 'The effects of orthotics on neurological gait' March 2004
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology National Conference. 'The effects of orthotics on neurological gait' March 2004
2012
Hope Hospital Salford, Stroke Services Clinical Governance Update ¿ Research into postural control post-stroke May 2004
Hope Hospital Salford, Stroke Services Clinical Governance Update ¿ Research into postural control post-stroke May 2004
2012
'The POET Study' Invited speaker at the North-West Stroke LRN Key Partner Sites meeting, University of Liverpool, October 2006
'The POET Study' Invited speaker at the North-West Stroke LRN Key Partner Sites meeting, University of Liverpool, October 2006
2012
Walton Neurosciences Centre Seminar series. Using clinical outcome measures in clinical practice. April 2004
Walton Neurosciences Centre Seminar series. Using clinical outcome measures in clinical practice. April 2004
2012
Invited seminar, North West Neuro Physio Network. A clinical model for measuring neurological physiotherapy. February 2004
Invited seminar, North West Neuro Physio Network. A clinical model for measuring neurological physiotherapy. February 2004
2012
Invited speaker. National Conference, Neurological Rehabilitation Past, present and future, University of Salford. 'What do stroke physios actually do? An analysis of the content of treatment sessions' April 2005
Invited speaker. National Conference, Neurological Rehabilitation Past, present and future, University of Salford. 'What do stroke physios actually do? An analysis of the content of treatment sessions' April 2005
2012
Greater Manchester Systematic Review Network. 'Effects of positioning in acute stroke' May 2004
Greater Manchester Systematic Review Network. 'Effects of positioning in acute stroke' May 2004
Memberships of External Bodies
2012
Member National Physiotherapy Research Network 2005-
Member National Physiotherapy Research Network 2005-
2012
Hon Secretary of Physiotherapy Research Society (2002-4)
Hon Secretary of Physiotherapy Research Society (2002-4)
2012
Invited member of National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Update Group 2000-
Invited member of National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Update Group 2000-
2012
Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Physiotherapy Research International 2005-
Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Physiotherapy Research International 2005-
2012
Chair, Greater Manchester Physiotherapy Research Network 2005- 6
Chair, Greater Manchester Physiotherapy Research Network 2005- 6
2012
Elected Member of National Council of Society of Research in Rehabilitation 2001-
Elected Member of National Council of Society of Research in Rehabilitation 2001-
2004
Chair of Physiotherapy Research Society (2004)
Physiotherapy Research Society
Other Evidence of External Esteem
2012
Invited member Senior Researcher's Forum, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 2004-
Invited member Senior Researcher's Forum, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 2004-
2012
Honorary Treasurer Society of Research in Rehabilitation 2004-
Honorary Treasurer Society of Research in Rehabilitation 2004-
2012
Chair, Physiotherapy Research Society 2004-6
Chair, Physiotherapy Research Society 2004-6
2012
Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Physiotherapy Research International 2005-
Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Physiotherapy Research International 2005-
Other Research Activity
2012
Pomeroy V, Pollock A & Tyson S (2002). Electrostimulation for the promoting recovery of movement or functional mobility after stroke; A Cochrane review and meta-analysis. PPP Foundation (£31,645)
Pomeroy V, Pollock A & Tyson S (2002). Electrostimulation for the promoting recovery of movement or functional mobility after stroke; A Cochrane review and meta-analysis. PPP Foundation (£31,645)
2012
Principal Investigator. 'The content of stroke physiotherapy for postural control problems after stroke: A UK wide survey'
Principal Investigator. The Greater Manchester Outcome Measures Project (G-MOM). A collaboration with clinical physiotherapists from across the North West to develop evidence-based recommnedations for a basket of outcome measures to use in neurological physiotherapy
Principal Investigator. 'The content of stroke physiotherapy for postural control problems after stroke: A UK wide survey'
Principal Investigator. The Greater Manchester Outcome Measures Project (G-MOM). A collaboration with clin... more >>.
2012
Tyson S. (1999). Development of a method to measure posture and balance post-stroke. From Brunel Research Enterprise and Initiative Fund (£9,800).
Tyson S. (1999). Development of a method to measure posture and balance post-stroke. From Brunel Research Enterprise and Initiative Fund (£9,800).
2012
Tyson S. (1996). The effects of a hinged ankle-foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait. From the Brunel University Small Research Fund (£800).
Tyson S. (1996). The effects of a hinged ankle-foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait. From the Brunel University Small Research Fund (£800).
2012
Greenhalgh J, Tyson S, Long A & Flynn R (2005) 'The role of outcome measures in clinical team decisions making: A pilot study' ESCR, £45,000
Greenhalgh J, Tyson S, Long A & Flynn R (2005) 'The role of outcome measures in clinical team decisions making: A pilot study' ESCR, £45,000
2012
Tyson S. (2003). Walking Equipment in Stroke (WEST), £21,000 from Pennine Acute NHS Trust.
Tyson S. (2003). Walking Equipment in Stroke (WEST), £21,000 from Pennine Acute NHS Trust.
2012
Pott P, Selley A, Tyson S (2004). Proximat, development of a child-friendly measure of hip range for children with cerebral palsy, Manchester PCT R&D Small Research Scheme, (£3000).
Pott P, Selley A, Tyson S (2004). Proximat, development of a child-friendly measure of hip range for children with cerebral palsy, Manchester PCT R&D Small Research Scheme, (£3000).