Chris McCarthy

Dr Christopher McCarthy

Clinical Fellow

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Biography

Dr Chris McCarthy is a Clinical Fellow (Associate Professor) at Manchester School of Physiotherapy. He researches musculoskeletal interventions including exercise in long-term conditions and manual therapy. Prior to this he was a Consultant Physiotherapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary’s Hospital Paddington, London. After qualifying as a Physiotherapist in 1989 he undertook post-graduate training in Biomechanics and Manipulative therapy at Strathclyde and Coventry Universities before undertaking a PhD degree in rehabilitation within the faculty of Medicine at Manchester University. He was awarded a “Young Investigator of the Year” award in 2001, for his PhD studies, by the British Society of Rheumatologists.
Following Post-doctoral studies, investigating the sub-classification of non-specific low back pain, he became an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation within the Clinical Trials Unit of the Medical School of Warwick University attracting over a million pound of funding in two years. He has published over 60 peer reviewed papers on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and diagnosis and spoken at over 50 conferences.
He has taught internationally on Manual Therapy, specifically on Combined Movement Theory, and lectures on five of the Masters courses in Manual Therapy in the UK. He is a member of the international advisory board for Manual Therapy journal and regularly reviews and publishes papers in the academic field of Manual Therapy. He is the past-chair of the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and was recently awarded a Fellowship of the MACP and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for advances in Manual Therapy in 2010 and 2011. Chris’s book “Combined Movement Theory: Rational Mobilisation and manipulation of the Vertebral Column has sold worldwide. He is the clinical lead of The Manchester School of Physiotherapy’s clinical unit and supervises students, teaches and researches musculoskeletal dysfunction, and particualry spinal pain.

Interests and expertise

Spinal Pain

Manipulaiton

Manual Therapy

Knee Osteoarthritis

Get in touch

0161 247 2517
Manchester Movement Unit Brooks Building

Research outputs

Selected Publications

McCarthy, C., Potter, L., & Oldham, J. (2019). Comparing Targeted Thrust Manipulation With General Thrust Manipulation In Patients With Low Back Pain. A General Approach Is As Effective As A Specific One. A Randomised Controlled Trial. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 5(1). doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000514

Holden, M. A., Burke, D. L., Runhaar, J., van Der Windt, D., Riley, R. D., Dziedzic, K., … OA Trial Bank. (2017). Subgrouping and TargetEd Exercise pRogrammes for knee and hip OsteoArthritis (STEER OA): a systematic review update and individual participant data meta-analysis protocol.. BMJ Open, 7(12). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018971

McCarthy, C. J., & Yeowell, G. (2017). Newspaper response to the back pain myth busting advice - bruising but helpful. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(9), 758. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-097253

Billis, E., McCarthy, C. J., Roberts, C., Gliatis, J., Papandreou, M., Gioftsos, G., & Oldham, J. A. (2013). Sub-grouping patients with non-specific low back pain based on cluster analysis of discriminatory clinical items. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 45(2), 177-185. doi:10.2340/16501977-1100

McCarthy, C. J., Roberts, C., Gittins, M., & Oldham, J. A. (2012). A Process of Subgroup Identification in Non-specific Low Back Pain Using a Standard Clinical Examination and Cluster Analysis. Physiotherapy Research International, 17(2), 92-100. doi:10.1002/pri.517

Further Publications

Holden, M. A., Hattle, M., Runhaar, J., Riley, R. D., Healey, E. L., Quicke, J., … Yilmaz Menek, M. (n.d.). Moderators of the effect of therapeutic exercise for knee and hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. The Lancet Rheumatology. doi:10.1016/s2665-9913(23)00122-4

Thomaidou, E., McCarthy, C. J., Tsepis, E., Fousekis, K., & Billis, E. (2023). Manual therapy versus localisation (tactile, sensory training) in patients with non-specific neck pain: a randomised clinical pilot trial. Healthcare, 11(10), 1385. doi:10.3390/healthcare11101385

McCarthy, C., & Hebron, C. (2023). Joint Management. In Petty’s Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management A Handbook for Therapists. Elsevier.

McCarthy, C. (2021). Manual Therapy and Pain Perception. In Pain A Textbook for Health Professionals. Elsevier.

Greenhalgh, O., Alexander, J., Richards, J., Selfe, J., & McCarthy, C. (2020). The use of contrast therapy in soft tissue injury management and post-exercise recovery: a scoping review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 0, 1-9. doi:10.1080/10833196.2020.1850163

McCarthy, C., Loneemann, E., Hindle, J., Macdonald, R., & Paneris, I. (2020). The physiology of manual therapy. In A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Physiology and Injury Management An Interdisciplinary Approach. Elsevier.

McCarthy, C., & Rivett, D. A. (2019). Thoracic spine pain in a soccer player: A combined movement theory approach. In Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice (pp. 471-482). doi:10.1016/B978-0-7020-5976-6.00031-0

Breen, A., Vogel, S., & McCarthy, C. (2018). Manual therapy. In S. D. Boden (Ed.), Lumbar Spine Online Textbook. Data Trace Internet Publishing. Retrieved from http://www.wheelessonline.com/ISSLS/section-10-chapter-6-manual-therapy/

Reid, D., Rebbeck, T., & McCarthy, C. (2017). Clinical reasoning for complex cervical spine conditions. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 27, 45-51. doi:10.1016/j.ijosm.2017.09.002

Billis, E., Koutsojannis, C., Matzaroglou, C., Gliatis, J., Fousekis, K., Gioftsos, G., … Tsepis, E. (2017). Association of low back pain on physical, sociodemographic and lifestyle factors across a general population sample within Greece. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 30(2), 279-290. doi:10.3233/BMR-150484

Billis, E., Matzaroglou, C., McCarthy, C. J., Gliatis, J., & Oldham, J. A. (2016). Attitudes and diagnostic practice in low back pain: A qualitative study amongst Greek and British physiotherapists. World Journal of Orthopedics, 7(9), 561-569. doi:10.5312/wjo.v7.i9.561

McCarthy, C., Bialosky, J., & Rivett, D. (2015). Manipulative Therapy. In Grieve’s Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Jull, G., Sterling, M., Falla, D., O’Leary, S., & McCarthy, C. (2015). Idiopathic Neck Pain. In Grieve’s Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Elsevier Health Sciences.

McCarthy, C. (2013). manual therapy and pain perception. In Pain A Textbook for Health Professionals. Churchill Livingstone.

Stamos, I., Heneghan, N. R., McCarthy, C., & Wright, C. (2012). Inter-examiner reliability of active combined movements assessment of subjects with a history of mechanical neck problems. Manual Therapy, 17(5), 438-444. doi:10.1016/j.math.2012.04.009

Billis, E., McCarthy, C. J., Gliatis, J., Gittins, M., Papandreou, M., & Oldham, J. A. (2012). Inter-Tester reliability of discriminatory examination items for sub-clasifying non-specific low back pain. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 44(10), 851-857. doi:10.2340/16501977-0950

Nichols, V. P., Griffiths, F. E., McCarthy, C. J., & Lamb, S. E. (2011). Exploring the use of the ‘Adapted Miracle Question’ in the assessment of low back pain. Physiotherapy, 97(3), 203-208. doi:10.1016/j.physio.2010.11.003

Billis, E., McCarthy, C. J., Gliatis, J., Stathopoulos, I., Papandreou, M., & Oldham, J. A. (2010). Which are the most important discriminatory items for subclassifying non-specific low back pain? A Delphi study among Greek health professionals. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 16(3), 542-549. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01156.x

Williams, M. A., McCarthy, C. J., Chorti, A., Cooke, M. W., & Gates, S. (2010). A Systematic Review of Reliability and Validity Studies of Methods for Measuring Active andPassive Cervical Range of Motion. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 33(2), 138-155. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.12.009

Chorti, A. G., Chortis, A. G., Strimpakos, N., McCarthy, C. J., & Lamb, S. E. (2009). The prognostic value of symptom responses in the conservative management of spinal pain: A systematic review. Spine, 34(24), 2686-2699. doi:10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181b43a41

Callaghan, M. J., McCarthy, C. J., & Oldham, J. A. (2009). The reliability of surface electromyography to assess quadriceps fatigue during multi joint tasks in healthy and painful knees. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19(1), 172-180. doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2007.05.004

Kerry, R., Taylor, A. J., Mitchell, J., McCarthy, C., & Brew, J. (2008). Manual therapy and cervical arterial dysfunction, directions for the future: A clinical perspective. Rehabilitacja Medyczna, 12(3), 41-48.

Kerry, R., Taylor, A. J., Mitchell, J., & McCarthy, C. (2008). Cervical arterial dysfunction and manual therapy: A critical literature review to inform professional practice. Manual Therapy, 13(4), 278-288. doi:10.1016/j.math.2007.10.006

McCarthy, C., Keating, J. L., Kent, P. M., Lall, R., Lamb, S. E., & Strimpakos, N. (2008). Targeted manual therapy for non-specific low-back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007135

McCarthy, C. J., Callaghan, M. J., & Oldham, J. A. (2008). The reliability of isometric strength and fatigue measures in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Manual Therapy, 13(2), 159-164. doi:10.1016/j.math.2006.12.003

Kerry, R., Taylor, A. J., Mitchell, J., McCarthy, C., & Brew, J. (2008). Manual therapy and cervical arterial dysfunction, directions for the future: A clinical perspective. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 16(1), 39-48. doi:10.1179/106698108790818620

Billis, E. V., McCarthy, C. J., & Oldham, J. A. (2007). Subclassification of low back pain: A cross-country comparison. European Spine Journal, 16(7), 865-879. doi:10.1007/s00586-007-0313-2

Billis, E. V., McCarthy, C. J., Stathopoulos, I., Kapreli, E., Pantzou, P., & Oldham, J. A. (2007). The clinical and cultural factors in classifying low back pain patients within Greece: A qualitative exploration of Greek health professionals. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 13(3), 337-345. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2006.00698.x

McCarthy, C. J., Gittins, M., Roberts, C., & Oldham, J. A. (2007). The reliability of the clinical tests and questions recommended in international guidelines for low back pain. Spine, 32(8), 921-926. doi:10.1097/01.brs.0000259864.21869.26

Potter, L., McCarthy, C., & Oldham, J. (2006). Algometer reliability in measuring pain pressure threshold over normal spinal muscles to allow quantification of anti-nociceptive treatment effects. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 9(4), 113-119. doi:10.1016/j.ijosm.2006.11.002

Richardson, G., Hawkins, N., McCarthy, C. J., Mills, P. M., Pullen, R., Roberts, C., … Oldham, J. A. (2006). Cost-effectiveness of a supplementary class-based exercise program in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN HEALTH CARE, 22(1), 84-89. doi:10.1017/S0266462306050872

Lambert, R. G., McCarthy, C. J., Gilbert, T., Sebree, M., & Steinley-Bumgarner, M. (2006). Validity evidence for the use of the preventive resources inventory with college students. MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT, 39(2), 66-83. doi:10.1080/07481756.2006.11909790

McCarthy, C. J., Rushton, A., Billis, V., Arnall, F., & Oldham, J. A. (2006). Development of a clinical examination in non-specific low back pain: A Delphi technique. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 38(4), 263-267. doi:10.1080/16501970600632768

McCarthy, C. J., Callaghan, M. J., & Oldham, J. A. (2006). Pulsed electromagnetic energy treatment offers no clinical benefit in reducing the pain of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 7. doi:10.1186/1471-2474-7-51

Roddy, E., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., Arden, N. K., Barlow, J., Birrell, F., … Richards, S. (2006). Evidence-based clinical guidelines: A new system to better determine true strength of recommendation. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 12(3), 347-352. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2006.00629.x

Potter, L., McCarthy, C., & Oldham, J. (2006). Intraexaminer Reliability of Identifying a Dysfunctional Segment in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 29(3), 203-207. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.01.005

McCarthy, C. (2006). Priorities for research into the neurovascular complications of cervical spine manual therapy: Report from the MACP Chair on a discussion session at the 2004 CSP AGM - A session jointly chaired by Chris McCarthy MMACP, Roger Kerry MMACP, Gordon Smith MSOP and John Brew MMACP. Manual Therapy, 11(1), 85-86. doi:10.1016/j.math.2005.06.001

Richardson, G., Hawkins, N., McCarthy, C. J., Mills, P. M., Pullen, R., Roberts, C., … Oldham, J. A. (2006). Cost-effectiveness of a supplementary class-based exercise program in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 22(1), 84-89. doi:10.1017/S0266462306050872

McCarthy, C. J., & Cairns, M. C. (2005). Why is the recent research regarding non-specific pain so non-specific?. Manual Therapy, 10(4), 239-241. doi:10.1016/j.math.2005.10.001

Potter, L., McCarthy, C., & Oldham, J. (2005). Physiological effects of spinal manipulation: a review of proposed theories. Physical Therapy Reviews, 10(3), 163-170. doi:10.1179/108331905X55820

Henry, A. M., Stratford, J., Davies, J., McCarthy, C., Swindell, R., Sykes, J., … Khoo, V. S. (2005). An assessment of clinically optimal gold marker length and diameter for pelvic radiotherapy verification using an amorphous silicon flat panel electronic portal imaging device. British Journal of Radiology, 78(932), 737-741. doi:10.1259/bjr/97956788

Roddy, E., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., Arden, N. K., Barlow, J., Birrell, F., … Richards, S. (2005). Evidence-based recommendations for the role of exercise in the management of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee - The MOVE concensus. Rheumatology, 44(1), 67-73. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh399

McCarthy, C. (2005). There is no panacea for low back pain. Physiotherapy, 91(1), 2-3. doi:10.1016/j.physio.2005.01.004

McCarthy, C. J., Oldham, J. A., & Sephton, R. (2005). Expectations and satisfaction of patients with low back pain attending a multidisciplinary rehabilitation service.. Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy, 10(1), 23-31. doi:10.1002/pri.21

McCarthy, C. J., Mills, P. M., Pullen, R., Roberts, C., Silman, A., & Oldham, J. A. (2004). Supplementing a home exercise programme with a class-based exercise programme is more effective than home exercise alone in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Rheumatology, 43(7), 880-886. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh188

McCarthy, C. J., & Oldham, J. A. (2004). The reliability, validity and responsiveness of an aggregated locomotor function (ALF) score in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Rheumatology, 43(4), 514-517. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh081

McCarthy, C. J., Arnall, F. A., Strimpakos, N., Freemont, A., & Oldham, J. A. (2004). The Biopsychosocial Classification of Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 9(1), 17-30. doi:10.1179/108331904225003955

McCarthy, C. J., Mills, P. M., Pullen, R., Richardson, G., Hawkins, N., Roberts, C. R., … Oldham, J. A. (2004). Supplementation of a home-based exercise programme with a class-based programme for people with osteoarthritis of the knees: A randomised controlled trial and health economic analysis. Health Technology Assessment, 8(46). doi:10.3310/hta8460

Callaghan, M. J., McCarthy, C. J., & Oldham, J. A. (2001). Electromyographic fatigue characteristics of the quadriceps in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Manual Therapy, 6(1), 27-33. doi:10.1054/math.2000.0380

McCarthy, C. J. (2001). Spinal manipulative thrust technique using combined movement theory. Manual Therapy, 6(4), 197-204. doi:10.1054/math.2001.0409

Callaghan, M. J., McCarthy, C. J., Al-Omar, A., & Oldham, J. A. (2000). The reproducibility of multi-joint isokinetic and isometric assessments in a healthy and patient population. Clinical Biomechanics, 15(9), 678-683. doi:10.1016/S0268-0033(00)00032-2

McCarthy, C. J., & Oldham, J. A. (1999). The effectiveness of exercise in the treatment of osteoarthritic knees: a critical review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 4(4), 241-250. doi:10.1179/ptr.1999.4.4.241

  • Chapters in books

    McCarthy, C., Hebron, C. (2023) 'Joint Management.' Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management A Handbook for Therapists. Elsevier,

    McCarthy, C. (2021) 'Manual Therapy and Pain Perception.' Pain A Textbook for Health Professionals. Elsevier,

    McCarthy, C., Loneemann, E., Hindle, J., Macdonald, R., Paneris, I. (2020) 'The physiology of manual therapy.' A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Physiology and Injury Management An Interdisciplinary Approach. Elsevier,

    McCarthy, C., Rivett, D.A. (2019) 'Thoracic spine pain in a soccer player: A combined movement theory approach.' Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice. pp. 471-482.

    Breen, A., Vogel, S., McCarthy, C. (2018) 'Manual therapy.' In Boden, S.D. (ed.) Lumbar Spine Online Textbook. Data Trace Internet Publishing,

    Jull, G., Sterling, M., Falla, D., O'Leary, S., McCarthy, C. (2015) 'Idiopathic Neck Pain.' Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Elsevier Health Sciences,

    McCarthy, C., Bialosky, J., Rivett, D. (2015) 'Manipulative Therapy.' Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Elsevier Health Sciences,

    McCarthy, C. (2013) 'manual therapy and pain perception.' Pain A Textbook for Health Professionals. Churchill Livingstone,

  • Journal articles

    Holden, M.A., Hattle, M., Runhaar, J., Riley, R.D., Healey, E.L., Quicke, J., van der Windt, D.A., Dziedzic, K., van Middelkoop, M., Burke, D., Corp, N., Legha, A., Bierma-Zeinstra, S., Foster, N.E., Brown, J., Ingram, C., Hickson, S., Taylor, R., Walker, C., Abbott, J.H., Allen, K., Bennell, K., Bossen, D., Chaipinyo, K., Cochrane, T., de Rooij, M., Risberg, M.A., Fitzgerald, G.K., French, H., Hale, L., Henriksen, M., Hinman, R.S., Hopman-Rock, M., Hurley, M., Keogh, J., Veenhof, C., Knoop, J., Krauss, I., Levinger, P., McCarthy, C., Messier, S.P., Heinonen, A., Osteras, H., Anwer, S., Lacerda, A.C.R., Ganesh, S., Steinhilber, B., Suzuki, Y., Hunt, M.A., Talbot, L., Teirlinck, C., Doherty, M., Tsai, P.F., Wallis, J.A., Yilmaz Menek, M. (2023) 'Moderators of the effect of therapeutic exercise for knee and hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis.' The Lancet Rheumatology,

    Thomaidou, E., McCarthy, C.J., Tsepis, E., Fousekis, K., Billis, E. (2023) 'Manual therapy versus localisation (tactile, sensory training) in patients with non-specific neck pain: a randomised clinical pilot trial.' Healthcare, 11(10) pp. 1385-1385.

    Greenhalgh, O., Alexander, J., Richards, J., Selfe, J., McCarthy, C. (2020) 'The use of contrast therapy in soft tissue injury management and post-exercise recovery: a scoping review.' Physical Therapy Reviews, 0pp. 1-9.

    McCarthy, C., Potter, L., Oldham, J. (2019) 'Comparing Targeted Thrust Manipulation With General Thrust Manipulation In Patients With Low Back Pain. A General Approach Is As Effective As A Specific One. A Randomised Controlled Trial.' BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 5(1)

    Holden, M.A., Burke, D.L., Runhaar, J., van Der Windt, D., Riley, R.D., Dziedzic, K., Legha, A., Evans, A.L., Abbott, J.H., Baker, K., Brown, J., Bennell, K.L., Bossen, D., Brosseau, L., Chaipinyo, K., Christensen, R., Cochrane, T., de Rooij, M., Doherty, M., French, H.P., Hickson, S., Hinman, R.S., Hopman-Rock, M., Hurley, M.V., Ingram, C., Knoop, J., Krauss, I., McCarthy, C., Messier, S.P., Patrick, D.L., Sahin, N., Talbot, L.A., Taylor, R., Teirlinck, C.H., van Middelkoop, M., Walker, C., Foster, N.E., OA Trial Bank, (2017) 'Subgrouping and TargetEd Exercise pRogrammes for knee and hip OsteoArthritis (STEER OA): a systematic review update and individual participant data meta-analysis protocol..' BMJ Open, 7(12)

    Reid, D., Rebbeck, T., McCarthy, C. (2017) 'Clinical reasoning for complex cervical spine conditions.' International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 27pp. 45-51.

    Billis, E., Koutsojannis, C., Matzaroglou, C., Gliatis, J., Fousekis, K., Gioftsos, G., Papandreou, M., McCarthy, C., Oldham, J.A., Tsepis, E. (2017) 'Association of low back pain on physical, sociodemographic and lifestyle factors across a general population sample within Greece.' Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 30(2) pp. 279-290.

    McCarthy, C.J., Yeowell, G. (2017) 'Newspaper response to the back pain myth busting advice - bruising but helpful.' British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(9) pp. 758-758.

    Billis, E., Matzaroglou, C., McCarthy, C.J., Gliatis, J., Oldham, J.A. (2016) 'Attitudes and diagnostic practice in low back pain: A qualitative study amongst Greek and British physiotherapists.' World Journal of Orthopedics, 7(9) pp. 561-569.

    Billis, E., McCarthy, C.J., Roberts, C., Gliatis, J., Papandreou, M., Gioftsos, G., Oldham, J.A. (2013) 'Sub-grouping patients with non-specific low back pain based on cluster analysis of discriminatory clinical items.' Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 45(2) pp. 177-185.

    Stamos, I., Heneghan, N.R., McCarthy, C., Wright, C. (2012) 'Inter-examiner reliability of active combined movements assessment of subjects with a history of mechanical neck problems.' Manual Therapy, 17(5) pp. 438-444.

    Billis, E., McCarthy, C.J., Gliatis, J., Gittins, M., Papandreou, M., Oldham, J.A. (2012) 'Inter-Tester reliability of discriminatory examination items for sub-clasifying non-specific low back pain.' Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 44(10) pp. 851-857.

    McCarthy, C.J., Roberts, C., Gittins, M., Oldham, J.A. (2012) 'A Process of Subgroup Identification in Non-specific Low Back Pain Using a Standard Clinical Examination and Cluster Analysis.' Physiotherapy Research International, 17(2) pp. 92-100.

    Nichols, V.P., Griffiths, F.E., McCarthy, C.J., Lamb, S.E. (2011) 'Exploring the use of the 'Adapted Miracle Question' in the assessment of low back pain.' Physiotherapy, 97(3) pp. 203-208.

    Billis, E., McCarthy, C.J., Gliatis, J., Stathopoulos, I., Papandreou, M., Oldham, J.A. (2010) 'Which are the most important discriminatory items for subclassifying non-specific low back pain? A Delphi study among Greek health professionals.' Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 16(3) pp. 542-549.

    Williams, M.A., McCarthy, C.J., Chorti, A., Cooke, M.W., Gates, S. (2010) 'A Systematic Review of Reliability and Validity Studies of Methods for Measuring Active andPassive Cervical Range of Motion.' Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 33(2) pp. 138-155.

    Chorti, A.G., Chortis, A.G., Strimpakos, N., McCarthy, C.J., Lamb, S.E. (2009) 'The prognostic value of symptom responses in the conservative management of spinal pain: A systematic review.' Spine, 34(24) pp. 2686-2699.

    Callaghan, M.J., McCarthy, C.J., Oldham, J.A. (2009) 'The reliability of surface electromyography to assess quadriceps fatigue during multi joint tasks in healthy and painful knees.' Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19(1) pp. 172-180.

    Kerry, R., Taylor, A.J., Mitchell, J., McCarthy, C., Brew, J. (2008) 'Manual therapy and cervical arterial dysfunction, directions for the future: A clinical perspective.' Rehabilitacja Medyczna, 12(3) pp. 41-48.

    Kerry, R., Taylor, A.J., Mitchell, J., McCarthy, C. (2008) 'Cervical arterial dysfunction and manual therapy: A critical literature review to inform professional practice.' Manual Therapy, 13(4) pp. 278-288.

    McCarthy, C., Keating, J.L., Kent, P.M., Lall, R., Lamb, S.E., Strimpakos, N. (2008) 'Targeted manual therapy for non-specific low-back pain.' Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2)

    McCarthy, C.J., Callaghan, M.J., Oldham, J.A. (2008) 'The reliability of isometric strength and fatigue measures in patients with knee osteoarthritis.' Manual Therapy, 13(2) pp. 159-164.

    Kerry, R., Taylor, A.J., Mitchell, J., McCarthy, C., Brew, J. (2008) 'Manual therapy and cervical arterial dysfunction, directions for the future: A clinical perspective.' Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 16(1) pp. 39-48.

    Billis, E.V., McCarthy, C.J., Oldham, J.A. (2007) 'Subclassification of low back pain: A cross-country comparison.' European Spine Journal, 16(7) pp. 865-879.

    Billis, E.V., McCarthy, C.J., Stathopoulos, I., Kapreli, E., Pantzou, P., Oldham, J.A. (2007) 'The clinical and cultural factors in classifying low back pain patients within Greece: A qualitative exploration of Greek health professionals.' Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 13(3) pp. 337-345.

    McCarthy, C.J., Gittins, M., Roberts, C., Oldham, J.A. (2007) 'The reliability of the clinical tests and questions recommended in international guidelines for low back pain.' Spine, 32(8) pp. 921-926.

    Richardson, G., Hawkins, N., McCarthy, C.J., Mills, P.M., Pullen, R., Roberts, C., Silman, A., Oldham, J.A. (2006) 'Cost-effectiveness of a supplementary class-based exercise program in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN HEALTH CARE, 22(1) pp. 84-89.

    Potter, L., McCarthy, C., Oldham, J. (2006) 'Algometer reliability in measuring pain pressure threshold over normal spinal muscles to allow quantification of anti-nociceptive treatment effects.' International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 9(4) pp. 113-119.

    Lambert, R.G., McCarthy, C.J., Gilbert, T., Sebree, M., Steinley-Bumgarner, M. (2006) 'Validity evidence for the use of the preventive resources inventory with college students.' MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT, 39(2) pp. 66-83.

    McCarthy, C.J., Rushton, A., Billis, V., Arnall, F., Oldham, J.A. (2006) 'Development of a clinical examination in non-specific low back pain: A Delphi technique.' Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 38(4) pp. 263-267.

    McCarthy, C.J., Callaghan, M.J., Oldham, J.A. (2006) 'Pulsed electromagnetic energy treatment offers no clinical benefit in reducing the pain of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review.' BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 7

    Roddy, E., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., Arden, N.K., Barlow, J., Birrell, F., Carr, A., Chakravarty, K., Dickson, J., Hay, E., Hosie, G., Hurley, M., Jordan, K.M., McCarthy, C., McMurdo, M., Mockett, S., O'Reilly, S., Peat, G., Pendleton, A., Richards, S. (2006) 'Evidence-based clinical guidelines: A new system to better determine true strength of recommendation.' Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 12(3) pp. 347-352.

    Potter, L., McCarthy, C., Oldham, J. (2006) 'Intraexaminer Reliability of Identifying a Dysfunctional Segment in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine.' Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 29(3) pp. 203-207.

    McCarthy, C. (2006) 'Priorities for research into the neurovascular complications of cervical spine manual therapy: Report from the MACP Chair on a discussion session at the 2004 CSP AGM - A session jointly chaired by Chris McCarthy MMACP, Roger Kerry MMACP, Gordon Smith MSOP and John Brew MMACP.' Manual Therapy, 11(1) pp. 85-86.

    Richardson, G., Hawkins, N., McCarthy, C.J., Mills, P.M., Pullen, R., Roberts, C., Silman, A., Oldham, J.A. (2006) 'Cost-effectiveness of a supplementary class-based exercise program in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.' International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 22(1) pp. 84-89.

    McCarthy, C.J., Cairns, M.C. (2005) 'Why is the recent research regarding non-specific pain so non-specific?.' Manual Therapy, 10(4) pp. 239-241.

    Potter, L., McCarthy, C., Oldham, J. (2005) 'Physiological effects of spinal manipulation: a review of proposed theories.' Physical Therapy Reviews, 10(3) pp. 163-170.

    Henry, A.M., Stratford, J., Davies, J., McCarthy, C., Swindell, R., Sykes, J., Moore, C.J., Price, P., Khoo, V.S. (2005) 'An assessment of clinically optimal gold marker length and diameter for pelvic radiotherapy verification using an amorphous silicon flat panel electronic portal imaging device.' British Journal of Radiology, 78(932) pp. 737-741.

    McCarthy, C. (2005) 'There is no panacea for low back pain.' Physiotherapy, 91(1) pp. 2-3.

    McCarthy, C.J., Oldham, J.A., Sephton, R. (2005) 'Expectations and satisfaction of patients with low back pain attending a multidisciplinary rehabilitation service..' Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy, 10(1) pp. 23-31.

    Roddy, E., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., Arden, N.K., Barlow, J., Birrell, F., Carr, A., Chakravarty, K., Dickson, J., Hay, E., Hosie, G., Hurley, M., Jordan, K.M., McCarthy, C., McMurdo, M., Mockett, S., O'Reilly, S., Peat, G., Pendleton, A., Richards, S. (2005) 'Evidence-based recommendations for the role of exercise in the management of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee - The MOVE concensus.' Rheumatology, 44(1) pp. 67-73.

    Mills, P.M., McCarthy, C.J., Pullen, R., Roberts, C., Silman, A., Oldham, J.A. (2004) 'Supplementing a home exercise programme with a class-based exercise programme is more effective than home exercise alone in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.' Rheumatology, 43(7) pp. 880-886.

    McCarthy, C.J., Oldham, J.A. (2004) 'The reliability, validity and responsiveness of an aggregated locomotor function (ALF) score in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.' Rheumatology, 43(4) pp. 514-517.

    McCarthy, C.J., Arnall, F.A., Strimpakos, N., Freemont, A., Oldham, J.A. (2004) 'The Biopsychosocial Classification of Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.' Physical Therapy Reviews, 9(1) pp. 17-30.

    Mills, P.M., McCarthy, C.J., Pullen, R., Richardson, G. (2004) 'Supplementation of a home-based exercise programme with a class-based programme for people with osteoarthritis of the knees: a randomised controlled trial and health economic analysis.'

    McCarthy, C.J. (2001) 'Spinal manipulative thrust technique using combined movement theory.' Manual Therapy, 6(4) pp. 197-204.

    Callaghan, M.J., McCarthy, C.J., Oldham, J.A. (2001) 'Electromyographic fatigue characteristics of the quadriceps in patellofemoral pain syndrome.' Manual Therapy, 6(1) pp. 27-33.

    Callaghan, M.J., McCarthy, C.J., Al-Omar, A., Oldham, J.A. (2000) 'The reproducibility of multi-joint isokinetic and isometric assessments in a healthy and patient population.' Clinical Biomechanics, 15(9) pp. 678-683.

    McCarthy, C.J., Oldham, J.A. (1999) 'The effectiveness of exercise in the treatment of osteoarthritic knees: a critical review.' Physical Therapy Reviews, 4(4) pp. 241-250.