Benita Olivier
Professor at Oxford Brookes University | Director of the Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation | Knowledge Creator | Research Development & Innovation
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The Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy / Sep 01, 2017
Basson, A., Olivier, B., Ellis, R., Coppieters, M., Stewart, A., & Mudzi, W. (2017). The Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(9), 593–615. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2017.7117
International consensus statement on injury surveillance in cricket: a 2016 update
British Journal of Sports Medicine / Jun 08, 2016
Orchard, J. W., Ranson, C., Olivier, B., Dhillon, M., Gray, J., Langley, B., Mansingh, A., Moore, I. S., Murphy, I., Patricios, J., Alwar, T., Clark, C. J., Harrop, B., Khan, H. I., Kountouris, A., Macphail, M., Mount, S., Mupotaringa, A., Newman, D., … Finch, C. F. (2016). International consensus statement on injury surveillance in cricket: a 2016 update. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(20), 1245–1251. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096125
The association between loss of ankle dorsiflexion range of movement, and hip adduction and internal rotation during a step down test
Manual Therapy / Feb 01, 2016
Bell-Jenje, T., Olivier, B., Wood, W., Rogers, S., Green, A., & McKinon, W. (2016). The association between loss of ankle dorsiflexion range of movement, and hip adduction and internal rotation during a step down test. Manual Therapy, 21, 256–261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2015.09.010
Static and dynamic balance ability, lumbo-pelvic movement control and injury incidence in cricket pace bowlers
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport / Jan 01, 2015
Olivier, B., Stewart, A. V., Olorunju, S. A. S., & McKinon, W. (2015). Static and dynamic balance ability, lumbo-pelvic movement control and injury incidence in cricket pace bowlers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18(1), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2013.10.245
Which Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors are Associated with Non-Contact Injuries in Adult Cricket Fast Bowlers?
Sports Medicine / Sep 13, 2015
Olivier, B., Taljaard, T., Burger, E., Brukner, P., Orchard, J., Gray, J., Botha, N., Stewart, A., & Mckinon, W. (2015). Which Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors are Associated with Non-Contact Injuries in Adult Cricket Fast Bowlers? Sports Medicine, 46(1), 79–101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0383-y
The use of parametric effect sizes in single study musculoskeletal physiotherapy research: A practical primer
Physical Therapy in Sport / Jul 01, 2018
Pautz, N., Olivier, B., & Steyn, F. (2018). The use of parametric effect sizes in single study musculoskeletal physiotherapy research: A practical primer. Physical Therapy in Sport, 32, 87–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.05.002
The Functional Movement Screen in the Prediction of Injury in Adolescent Cricket Pace Bowlers: An Observational Study
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation / Sep 01, 2017
Martin, C., Olivier, B., & Benjamin, N. (2017). The Functional Movement Screen in the Prediction of Injury in Adolescent Cricket Pace Bowlers: An Observational Study. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 26(5), 386–395. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2016-0073
The effectiveness of neural mobilizations in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review protocol
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports / Jan 01, 2015
Basson, A., Olivier, B., Ellis, R., Coppieters, M., Stewart, A., & Mudzi, W. (2015). The effectiveness of neural mobilizations in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(1), 65–75. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2015-1401
The effectiveness of backward walking as a treatment for people with gait impairments: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Clinical Rehabilitation / Sep 19, 2018
Balasukumaran, T., Olivier, B., & Ntsiea, M. V. (2018). The effectiveness of backward walking as a treatment for people with gait impairments: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 33(2), 171–182. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215518801430
Asymmetrical abdominal muscle morphometry is present in injury free adolescent cricket pace bowlers: A prospective observational study
Physical Therapy in Sport / Nov 01, 2017
Martin, C., Olivier, B., & Benjamin, N. (2017). Asymmetrical abdominal muscle morphometry is present in injury free adolescent cricket pace bowlers: A prospective observational study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 28, 34–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.08.078
Digital technologies in undergraduate and postgraduate education in occupational therapy and physiotherapy: a scoping review
JBI Evidence Synthesis / May 01, 2020
Olivier, B., Verdonck, M., & Caseleijn, D. (2020). Digital technologies in undergraduate and postgraduate education in occupational therapy and physiotherapy: a scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(5), 863–892. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-d-19-00210
Laterality judgment performance between people with chronic pain and pain-free individuals. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice / Jan 27, 2019
Ravat, S., Olivier, B., Gillion, N., & Lewis, F. (2019). Laterality judgment performance between people with chronic pain and pain-free individuals. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 36(12), 1279–1299. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2019.1570575
Pelvic and hip kinematics during single-leg drop-landing are altered in sports participants with long-standing groin pain: A cross-sectional study
Physical Therapy in Sport / Jul 01, 2017
Janse van Rensburg, L., Dare, M., Louw, Q., Crous, L., Cockroft, J., Williams, L., & Olivier, B. (2017). Pelvic and hip kinematics during single-leg drop-landing are altered in sports participants with long-standing groin pain: A cross-sectional study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 26, 20–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.05.003
Level of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards patients with chronic low back pain among final year School of Therapeutic Sciences students at the University of the Witwatersrand – A cross-sectional study
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Aug 14, 2019
Mukoka, G., Olivier, B., & Ravat, S. (2019). Level of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards patients with chronic low back pain among final year School of Therapeutic Sciences students at the University of the Witwatersrand – A cross-sectional study. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 75(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v75i1.683
Curricular and pedagogical aspects of gross anatomy education for undergraduate physiotherapy students
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports / Dec 30, 2019
Shead, D. A., Roos, R., Olivier, B., & Ihunwo, A. O. (2019). Curricular and pedagogical aspects of gross anatomy education for undergraduate physiotherapy students: a scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003903
Opinions of South African physiotherapists on gross anatomy education for physiotherapy students
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jul 30, 2019
Shead, D., Roos, R., Olivier, B., & Ihunwo, A. O. (2019). Opinions of South African physiotherapists on gross anatomy education for physiotherapy students. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 75(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v75i1.1318
Gross anatomy education for South African undergraduate physiotherapy students
Anatomical Sciences Education / Jan 16, 2018
Shead, D. A., Roos, R., Olivier, B., & Ihunwo, A. O. (2018). Gross anatomy education for South African undergraduate physiotherapy students. Anatomical Sciences Education, 11(6), 554–564. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.1763
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Low Back Pain Among Health Care Providers in a Kuwait Hospital
Spine / Mar 01, 2008
Landry, M. D., Raman, S. R., Sulway, C., Golightly, Y. M., & Hamdan, E. (2008). Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Low Back Pain Among Health Care Providers in a Kuwait Hospital. Spine, 33(5), 539–545. https://doi.org/10.1097/brs.0b013e3181657df7
Gross anatomy curricula and pedagogical approaches for undergraduate physiotherapy students: a scoping review protocol
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports / Oct 01, 2016
Shead, D., Roos, R., Olivier, B., & Ihunwo, A. O. (2016). Gross anatomy curricula and pedagogical approaches for undergraduate physiotherapy students: a scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(10), 98–104. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2016-003164
Injury and lumbar reposition sense in cricket pace bowlers in neutral and pace bowling specific body positions
The Spine Journal / Aug 01, 2014
Olivier, B., Stewart, A. V., & McKinon, W. (2014). Injury and lumbar reposition sense in cricket pace bowlers in neutral and pace bowling specific body positions. The Spine Journal, 14(8), 1447–1453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.08.036
Circadian variation of flexor withdrawal and crossed extensor reflexes in patients with restless legs syndrome
Journal of Sleep Research / Nov 22, 2017
Dafkin, C., Green, A., Olivier, B., Mckinon, W., & Kerr, S. (2017). Circadian variation of flexor withdrawal and crossed extensor reflexes in patients with restless legs syndrome. Journal of Sleep Research, 27(5). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.12645
Single-Leg Squat Delicacies—The Position of the Nonstance Limb is an Important Consideration
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation / May 01, 2019
Olivier, B., Quinn, S.-L., Benjamin, N., Green, A. C., Chiu, J., & Wang, W. (2019). Single-Leg Squat Delicacies—The Position of the Nonstance Limb is an Important Consideration. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 28(4), 318–324. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2018-0181
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders amongst flower farm workers in Kenya
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Mar 09, 2021
Munala, J. M., Olivier, B., Karuguti, W. M., & Karanja, S. M. (2021). Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders amongst flower farm workers in Kenya. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 77(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v77i1.1515
Trigger Point Sensitivity Is a Differentiating Factor between Cervicogenic and Non-Cervicogenic Headaches: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Study
Physiotherapy Canada / Nov 30, 2018
Olivier, B., Pramod, A., & Maleka, D. (2018). Trigger Point Sensitivity Is a Differentiating Factor between Cervicogenic and Non-Cervicogenic Headaches: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Study. Physiotherapy Canada, 70(4), 323–329. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc.2017-38
Reduced nondominant lumbar multifidi cross‐sectional area is a precursor of low back injury in cricket fast bowlers
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports / Dec 01, 2016
Olivier, B., Gillion, N., Stewart, A. V., & McKinon, W. (2016). Reduced nondominant lumbar multifidi cross‐sectional area is a precursor of low back injury in cricket fast bowlers. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 27(12), 1927–1933. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12814
A simulated rugby match protocol induces physiological fatigue without decreased individual scrummaging performance
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Oct 24, 2017
Green, A., Kerr, S., Olivier, B., Meiring, R., Dafkin, C., & McKinon, W. (2017). A simulated rugby match protocol induces physiological fatigue without decreased individual scrummaging performance. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 29(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2017/v29i1a3084
Musculoskeletal predictors of non-contact injury in cricketers – Few and far between? A longitudinal cohort study
Physical Therapy in Sport / Nov 01, 2018
Olivier, B., & Gray, J. (2018). Musculoskeletal predictors of non-contact injury in cricketers – Few and far between? A longitudinal cohort study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 34, 208–215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.10.014
Side-to-side asymmetry in absolute and relative muscle thickness of the lateral abdominal wall in cricket pace bowlers
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Oct 02, 2013
Olivier, B., Stewart, A., & Mckinon, W. (2013). Side-to-side asymmetry in absolute and relative muscle thickness of the lateral abdominal wall in cricket pace bowlers. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 25(3), 81–86. https://doi.org/10.7196/sajsm.377
The association between psychological stress and low back pain among district hospital employees in Gauteng, South Africa
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Feb 19, 2010
Olivier, B., Mudzi, W., Mamabolo, M. V., & Becker, P. J. (2010). The association between psychological stress and low back pain among district hospital employees in Gauteng, South Africa. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 66(2). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v66i2.63
Data sharing practices of health researchers in Africa: a scoping review protocol
JBI Evidence Synthesis / Sep 07, 2021
Obiora, O. L., Olivier, B., Shead, D. A., & Withers, A. (2021). Data sharing practices of health researchers in Africa: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(2), 681–688. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbies-20-00502
The trade-off between distance and accuracy in the rugby union place kick
Kinesiology / Jan 01, 2016
Green, A., Kerr, S., Olivier, B., Dafkin, C., & McKinon, W. (2016). The trade-off between distance and accuracy in the rugby union place kick: a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Kinesiology, 48(2), 251–257. https://doi.org/10.26582/k.48.2.4
The short-term effects of trigger point therapy, stretching and medicine ball exercises on accuracy and back swing hip turn in elite, male golfers – A randomised controlled trial
Physical Therapy in Sport / Nov 01, 2016
Quinn, S., Olivier, B., & Wood, W.-A. (2016). The short-term effects of trigger point therapy, stretching and medicine ball exercises on accuracy and back swing hip turn in elite, male golfers – A randomised controlled trial. Physical Therapy in Sport, 22, 16–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.04.002
The effectiveness of physiotherapy in cervicogenic headache and concurring temporomandibular dysfunction: a case report
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Feb 19, 2010
Lewis, F., & Naude, B. (2010). The effectiveness of physiotherapy in cervicogenic headache and concurring temporomandibular dysfunction: a case report. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 66(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v66i1.60
The cricketer’s shoulder and injury: Asymmetries in range of movement and muscle length
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Mar 11, 2020
Olivier, B., Lala, B., & Gillion, N. (2020). The cricketer’s shoulder and injury: Asymmetries in range of movement and muscle length. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 76(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v76i1.754
Neck pain in South Africa: An overview of the prevalence, assessment and management for the contemporary clinician
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Sep 04, 2019
Basson, C. A., Olivier, B., & Rushton, A. (2019). Neck pain in South Africa: An overview of the prevalence, assessment and management for the contemporary clinician. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 75(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v75i1.1332
Plantar reflex excitability is increased in the evening in restless legs syndrome patients
Neuroscience Letters / Nov 01, 2017
Dafkin, C., Green, A., Olivier, B., McKinon, W., & Kerr, S. (2017). Plantar reflex excitability is increased in the evening in restless legs syndrome patients. Neuroscience Letters, 660, 74–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2017.09.027
Symptom Number and Reduced Preinfection Training Predict Prolonged Return to Training after SARS-CoV-2 in Athletes: AWARE IV
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / Aug 16, 2022
SNYDERS, C., SCHWELLNUS, M., SEWRY, N., KAULBACK, K., WOOD, P., SEOCHARAN, I., DERMAN, W., READHEAD, C., PATRICIOS, J., OLIVIER, B., & JORDAAN, E. (2022). Symptom Number and Reduced Preinfection Training Predict Prolonged Return to Training after SARS-CoV-2 in Athletes: AWARE IV. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 55(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003027
Prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review and meta-analysis
JBI Evidence Synthesis / Dec 24, 2021
Jacobs, J., Olivier, B., Dawood, M., & Perera, N. K. P. (2021). Prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(7), 1741–1790. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbies-21-00120
Cricket pace bowling: The trade-off between optimising knee angle for performance advantages v. injury prevention
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Mar 30, 2016
Olivier, B., Stewart, A., Green, A., & McKinon, W. (2016). Cricket pace bowling: The trade-off between optimising knee angle for performance advantages v. injury prevention. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 27(3), 76. https://doi.org/10.7196/sajsm.8111
420 Injury prevention knowledge, beliefs, and practices among women’s football teams in South Africa
Poster Presentations / Nov 01, 2021
Bakare, U., Olivier, B., Brandt, C., & Godlwana, L. (2021). 420 Injury prevention knowledge, beliefs, and practices among women’s football teams in South Africa. Poster Presentations, A160.1-A160. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-ioc.384
Extrinsic and intrinsic factors associated with non-contact injury in adult pace bowlers: a systematic review protocol
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports / Jan 01, 2015
Olivier, B., Stewart, A., Taljaard, T., Burger, E., Brukner, P., Orchard, J., Gray, J., Botha, N., & Mckinon, W. (2015). Extrinsic and intrinsic factors associated with non-contact injury in adult pace bowlers: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(1), 3–13. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2015-1387
Kinematic and kinetic analysis of the inter- and intra-applicator assessment of the Babinski reflex
Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical Neurophysiology / Nov 01, 2014
Dafkin, C., Green, A., Kerr, S., Raymond, A., Veliotes, D., Elvin, A., Olivier, B., & McKinon, W. (2014). Kinematic and kinetic analysis of the inter- and intra-applicator assessment of the Babinski reflex. Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical Neurophysiology, 44(5), 471–477. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucli.2014.07.002
The association between trunk muscle endurance and lumbo-pelvic stability in adolescent low back pain: A cross sectional study
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jan 16, 2013
Lewis, F., Wood, W., & Olivier, B. (2013). The association between trunk muscle endurance and lumbo-pelvic stability in adolescent low back pain: A cross sectional study. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v69i1.367
Neck Pain and Disability: Are They Related to Dysfunctional Breathing and Stress?
Physiotherapy Canada / May 01, 2022
Stephen, S., Brandt, C., & Olivier, B. (2022). Neck Pain and Disability: Are They Related to Dysfunctional Breathing and Stress? Physiotherapy Canada, 74(2), 158–164. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2020-0085
Time to re-think our strategy with musculoskeletal disorders and workstation ergonomics
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jan 14, 2021
Redivo, V. S., & Olivier, B. (2021). Time to re-think our strategy with musculoskeletal disorders and workstation ergonomics. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 77(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v77i1.1490
Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of six musculoskeletal preparticipatory screening tests
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Apr 24, 2019
Zumana, N., Olivier, B., Godlwana, L., & Martin, C. (2019). Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of six musculoskeletal preparticipatory screening tests. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 75(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v75i1.469
The Interrater Reliability of Subjective Assessments of the Babinski Reflex
Journal of Motor Behavior / Jun 10, 2015
Dafkin, C., Green, A., Kerr, S., Veliotes, D., Olivier, B., & McKinon, W. (2015). The Interrater Reliability of Subjective Assessments of the Babinski Reflex. Journal of Motor Behavior, 48(2), 116–121. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222895.2015.1047486
Low back pain in physiotherapy students: Prevalence and the association with neuromuscular findings
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jan 16, 2013
Burger, E., Myezwa, H., Naidoo, V., Olivier, B., & Rothberg, A. (2013). Low back pain in physiotherapy students: Prevalence and the association with neuromuscular findings. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(4). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v69i4.376
Increased trunk muscle recruitment during the golf swing is linked to developing lower back pain: A prospective longitudinal cohort study
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology / Jun 01, 2022
Quinn, S., Olivier, B., McKinon, W., & Dafkin, C. (2022). Increased trunk muscle recruitment during the golf swing is linked to developing lower back pain: A prospective longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 64, 102663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102663
Scapular force: Couple ratios in healthy shoulders – An observational study reflecting typical values
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jul 25, 2022
Briel, S., Olivier, B., & Mudzi, W. (2022). Scapular force: Couple ratios in healthy shoulders – An observational study reflecting typical values. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 78(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v78i1.1619
A lower body height and wider foot stance are positively associated with the generation of individual scrummaging forces in rugby
International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport / Mar 04, 2017
Green, A., Kerr, S., Dafkin, C., Olivier, B., & McKinon, W. (2017). A lower body height and wider foot stance are positively associated with the generation of individual scrummaging forces in rugby. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 17(1–2), 177–189. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2017.1309094
Gluteus medius kinesio-taping: The effect on torso-pelvic separation, ball flight distance and accuracy during the golf swing
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Jan 01, 2015
Pearce, B., Olivier, B., Mtshali, S., & Becker, P. J. (2015). Gluteus medius kinesio-taping: The effect on torso-pelvic separation, ball flight distance and accuracy during the golf swing. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 27(4), 97–101. https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2015/v27i4a422
Lower Quadrant Swing Biomechanics Identifies Golfers With Increased Risk of Low Back Pain: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation / Nov 01, 2022
Quinn, S., Olivier, B., & McKinon, W. (2022). Lower Quadrant Swing Biomechanics Identifies Golfers With Increased Risk of Low Back Pain: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 31(8), 1041–1051. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2021-0191
Sport Science Lab® Screening Protocol: The association between physical fitness Parameters and injury among elite rugby players
Physical Therapy in Sport / Nov 01, 2021
MacMillan, C., Olivier, B., & Benjamin-Damons, N. (2021). Sport Science Lab® Screening Protocol: The association between physical fitness Parameters and injury among elite rugby players. Physical Therapy in Sport, 52, 272–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.10.002
Learning styles in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy students: an exploratory study
South African Journal of Occupational Therapy / Jan 01, 2021
Olivier, B., Jacobs, L., Naidoo, V., Pautz, N., Smith, R., Barnard-Ashton, P., Ajidahun, A. T., & Myezwa, H. (2021). Learning styles in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy students: an exploratory study. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 51(2). https://doi.org/10.17159/2310-3833/2021/vol51n2a6
A prevalence of running-related injuries among professional endurance runners in the Rift Valley, Kenya
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Sep 23, 2021
Koech, R., Olivier, B., & Tawa, N. (2021). A prevalence of running-related injuries among professional endurance runners in the Rift Valley, Kenya. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 33(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2021/v33i1a10690
An electromyographic and kinematic study of the scapular stabilisers
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Sep 30, 2020
Briel, S., Olivier, B., & Mudzi, W. (2020). An electromyographic and kinematic study of the scapular stabilisers. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 76(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v76i1.1413
Distal muscle activity alterations during the stance phase of gait in restless leg syndrome (RLS) patients
Sleep Medicine / May 01, 2018
Dafkin, C., Green, A., Olivier, B., McKinon, W., & Kerr, S. (2018). Distal muscle activity alterations during the stance phase of gait in restless leg syndrome (RLS) patients. Sleep Medicine, 45, 89–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2018.01.013
Impact of postoperative cardiovascular complications on 30‐day mortality after major abdominal surgery: an international prospective cohort study
Anaesthesia / Feb 02, 2024
(2024). Impact of postoperative cardiovascular complications on 30‐day mortality after major abdominal surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, 79(7), 715–724. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16220
Injury surveillance in community cricket: A new inning for South Africa
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jun 15, 2022
Olivier, B., Obiora, O. L., MacMillan, C., & Finch, C. (2022). Injury surveillance in community cricket: A new inning for South Africa. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 78(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v78i1.1756
The association between physical fitness parameters and in-season injury among adult male rugby players: a systematic review
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness / Oct 01, 2022
MACMILLAN, C., OLIVIER, B., BENJAMIN-DAMONS, N., & MACMILLAN, G. (2022). The association between physical fitness parameters and in-season injury among adult male rugby players: a systematic review. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 62(10). https://doi.org/10.23736/s0022-4707.21.13171-8
Traditional or digital health care education?
JBI Evidence Synthesis / May 01, 2020
Shead, D. A., & Olivier, B. (2020). Traditional or digital health care education? JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(5), 861–862. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbies-20-00118
Laterality judgment performance between people with chronic pain and pain-free individuals: a systematic review protocol
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports / Aug 01, 2018
Ravat, S., Olivier, B., Gillion, N., & Lewis, F. (2018). Laterality judgment performance between people with chronic pain and pain-free individuals: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(8), 1621–1627. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003402
Learning styles of physiotherapy students and teaching styles of their lecturers in undergraduate gross anatomy education
African Journal of Health Professions Education / Dec 06, 2018
Shead, D. A., Roos, R., Olivier, B., & Ihunwo, A. O. (2018). Learning styles of physiotherapy students and teaching styles of their lecturers in undergraduate gross anatomy education. African Journal of Health Professions Education, 10(4), 228. https://doi.org/10.7196/ajhpe.2018.v10i4.1070
The association between hip dysfunction and lower quarter injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review protocol
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports / Oct 01, 2017
Olivier, B., Naidoo, V., Tau, M., Quinn, S.-L., & Stewart, A. (2017). The association between hip dysfunction and lower quarter injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2433–2436. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2016-002961
University of the Witwatersrand physiotherapy undergraduate curriculum alignment to medical conditions of patients within Gauteng state health facilities
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Feb 03, 2017
Ntsiea, M. V., Mudzi, W., Comley-White, N., Van Aswegen, H., Olivier, B., Roos, R., Pilusa, S., Potterton, J., Myezwa, H., Benjamin, N., & Naidoo, V. (2017). University of the Witwatersrand physiotherapy undergraduate curriculum alignment to medical conditions of patients within Gauteng state health facilities. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 73(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v73i1.362
The effectiveness of neural mobilisation in the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Physiotherapy / May 01, 2015
Basson, C. A., Olivier, B., Coppieters, M., Ellis, R., Stewart, A., & Mudzi, W. (2015). The effectiveness of neural mobilisation in the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy, 101, e127–e128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.269
Association between multimorbidity and postoperative mortality in patients undergoing major surgery: a prospective study in 29 countries across Europe
Anaesthesia / May 27, 2024
(2024). Association between multimorbidity and postoperative mortality in patients undergoing major surgery: a prospective study in 29 countries across Europe. Anaesthesia, 79(9), 945–956. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16324
The efficacy of injury screening for lower back pain in elite golfers
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Feb 09, 2023
Quinn, S.-L., Olivier, B., & McKinon, W. (2023). The efficacy of injury screening for lower back pain in elite golfers. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 79(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v79i1.1843
The core of performance in adolescent cricket pace bowlers: Trunk muscle stability, maybe, but not strength-endurance and thickness
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Mar 03, 2022
Olivier, F.-M., Olivier, B., & Mnguni, N. (2022). The core of performance in adolescent cricket pace bowlers: Trunk muscle stability, maybe, but not strength-endurance and thickness. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2022/v34i1a12521
Effectiveness of surgical and non-surgical management strategies in patients with chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the anterior compartment of the leg: a systematic review protocol
JBI Evidence Synthesis / Jun 15, 2021
Kaplan, S., Olivier, B., & Obiora, O. L. (2021). Effectiveness of surgical and non-surgical management strategies in patients with chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the anterior compartment of the leg: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(11), 3198–3205. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbies-20-00324
Effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent shoulder injuries in athletes: a systematic review protocol
JBI Evidence Synthesis / May 28, 2021
Swart, J. J. W., & Olivier, B. (2021). Effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent shoulder injuries in athletes: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(10), 2847–2856. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbies-20-00465
Attitudes, perceptions and barriers around evidence-based practice in sports physiotherapy in Kenya
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Aug 30, 2021
Mwololo, T. K., Olivier, B., Karuguti, W. M., & Matheri, J. M. (2021). Attitudes, perceptions and barriers around evidence-based practice in sports physiotherapy in Kenya. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 77(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v77i1.1561
Prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review protocol
JBI Evidence Synthesis / Mar 02, 2021
Jacobs, J., Olivier, B., Dawood, M., & Panagodage Perera, N. K. (2021). Prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(8), 1977–1983. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbies-20-00132
Ability of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Students to Evaluate and Classify Lumbar Movement Control Using Lumbopelvic Movement Control Tests
Physiotherapy Canada / Aug 01, 2021
Huysamen, C., Olivier, B., Naidoo, V., & Stewart, A. (2021). Ability of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Students to Evaluate and Classify Lumbar Movement Control Using Lumbopelvic Movement Control Tests. Physiotherapy Canada, 73(3), 257–267. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2019-0089
The interrater and intrarater reliability of the flexibility and strength tests included in the Sport Science Lab® screening protocol amongst professional rugby players
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Apr 22, 2021
MacMillan, C., Olivier, B., & Benjamin-Damons, N. (2021). The interrater and intrarater reliability of the flexibility and strength tests included in the Sport Science Lab® screening protocol amongst professional rugby players. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 77(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v77i1.1504
Prevalence of concurrent headache and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review protocol
JBI Evidence Synthesis / Jul 28, 2020
Mnguni, N., Olivier, B., Mosselson, J., & Mudzi, W. (2020). Prevalence of concurrent headache and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(1), 263–269. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-d-19-00255
Digital technologies in occupational therapy and physiotherapy undergraduate and postgraduate education: a scoping review protocol
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports / Nov 01, 2017
Olivier, B., Verdonck, M., & Casteleijn, D. (2017). Digital technologies in occupational therapy and physiotherapy undergraduate and postgraduate education: a scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(11), 2624–2629. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003376
The relationships between rugby ground pass accuracy and kinematic variables resulting from two different pelvic orientations
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Jan 01, 2016
Green, A. (2016). The relationships between rugby ground pass accuracy and kinematic variables resulting from two different pelvic orientations. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 51–54. https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2016/v28i2a421
Reduced non-dominant lumbar multifidi cross-sectional area is a precursor of low back injury: A prospective cohort study
Manual Therapy / Sep 01, 2016
Olivier, B., Gillion, N., Stewart, A., & McKinon, W. (2016). Reduced non-dominant lumbar multifidi cross-sectional area is a precursor of low back injury: A prospective cohort study. Manual Therapy, 25, e104–e105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2016.05.185
The implementation of the Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) method: Students’ and examiners’ experiences
African Journal of Health Professions Education / Feb 23, 2015
Olivier, B., Naidoo, V., Mudzi, W., Van Aswegen, H., Potterton, J., Myezwa, H., Roos, R., Godlwana, L., Maleka, D., Mtshali, S., Ntsiea, V., Stewart, A., Romm, M., Humphries, C., & Watt, B. (2015). The implementation of the Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) method: Students’ and examiners’ experiences. African Journal of Health Professions Education, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.7196/ajhpe.228
The effect of trigger point therapy and medicine ball exercises vs trigger point therapy and stretching on hip rotational biomechanics of the golf swings
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jan 16, 2013
Quinn, S. L., Olivier, B., Wood, W., & Naidoo, V. (2013). The effect of trigger point therapy and medicine ball exercises vs trigger point therapy and stretching on hip rotational biomechanics of the golf swings. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(4). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v69i4.383
Inter-examiner reliability when using the Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) mark sheet for physiotherapy practical
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jan 16, 2013
Olivier, B., Naidoo, V., Humphries, C., Godlwana, L., Romm, M., Ntsiea, V., Van Aswegen, H., Myezwa, H., Roos, R., Mudzi, W., Potterton, J., Watt, B., Maleka, D., Mtshali, S., & Stewart, A. (2013). Inter-examiner reliability when using the Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) mark sheet for physiotherapy practical. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(4). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v69i4.375
Do South African international cricket pace bowlers have similar bowling volume and injury risk associates compared to other elite fast bowlers?
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching / May 24, 2023
Christie, C. J., McEwan, K., Munro, C. E., King, G. A., Le Roux, A., Olivier, B., Jackson, B., Manjra, S., MacMillan, C., & Pote, L. (2023). Do South African international cricket pace bowlers have similar bowling volume and injury risk associates compared to other elite fast bowlers? International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 19(2), 797–804. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231174301
Perceptions of human movement researchers and clinicians on the barriers and facilitators to health research data sharing in Africa
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice / Sep 24, 2022
Obiora, O. L., Shead, D. A., & Olivier, B. (2022). Perceptions of human movement researchers and clinicians on the barriers and facilitators to health research data sharing in Africa. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 40(3), 516–527. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2022.2127138
Kinematic differences between left- and right-handed cricket fast bowlers during the bowling action
South African Journal of Sports Medicine / Jun 05, 2023
Olivier, B., Boulle, N., Jacobs, J., Obiora, O. L., MacMillan, C., Liebenberg, J., & McErlain-Naylor, S. (2023). Kinematic differences between left- and right-handed cricket fast bowlers during the bowling action. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 35(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2023/v35i1a15144
Altered sagittal plane mechanics is associated with Functional Movement Screen deep squat score
South African Journal of Physiotherapy / Jul 27, 2023
Macmillan, C., Olivier, B., Benjamin-Damons, N., Wood, W.-A., & Obiora, O. L. (2023). Altered sagittal plane mechanics is associated with Functional Movement Screen deep squat score. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 79(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v79i1.1865
Novel Twenty20 batting simulations: a strategy for research and improved practice
F1000Research / May 21, 2021
Lopes, T., Goble, D., Olivier, B., & Kerr, S. (2021). Novel Twenty20 batting simulations: a strategy for research and improved practice. F1000Research, 10, 411. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.52783.1
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
Physical Therapy in Sport / Feb 01, 2015
Olivier, B. (2015). Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions. Physical Therapy in Sport, 16(1), 86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2014.08.006
The Association Between Menstrual Cycle Phase, Menstrual Irregularities, Contraceptive Use and Musculoskeletal Injury Among Female Athletes: A Scoping Review
Sports Medicine / Aug 31, 2024
MacMillan, C., Olivier, B., Viljoen, C., van Rensburg, D. C. J., & Sewry, N. (2024). The Association Between Menstrual Cycle Phase, Menstrual Irregularities, Contraceptive Use and Musculoskeletal Injury Among Female Athletes: A Scoping Review. Sports Medicine, 54(10), 2515–2530. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02074-5
Modifiable Musculoskeletal Factors and their Association With Shoulder Function in Adults: A Systematic Review of Etiology and Risk.
Jun 13, 2024
Briel, S., Brandt, C., Olivier, B., & Olivier, F.-M. (2024). Modifiable Musculoskeletal Factors and their Association With Shoulder Function in Adults: A Systematic Review of Etiology and Risk. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4502783/v1
Physical Profiles of All-Rounders, Batters, and Bowlers in Sub-Elite Women's Cricket
Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research / Jun 01, 2024
Jacobs, J., Olivier, B., Brandt, C., & Jafta, G. (2024). Physical Profiles of All-Rounders, Batters, and Bowlers in Sub-Elite Women’s Cricket. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 38(6), 1095–1102. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004747
Anthropometric and biomechanical factors in elite male and female fast bowlers
Journal of Biomechanics / Jun 01, 2024
Jacobs, J., Olivier, B., Brandt, C., & Boulle, N. (2024). Anthropometric and biomechanical factors in elite male and female fast bowlers. Journal of Biomechanics, 170, 112157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112157
Injury profiles in sub-elite Women's Cricket: Exploring incidence, prevalence, nature, onset and body region
Physical Therapy in Sport / May 01, 2024
Jacobs, J., Olivier, B., & Brandt, C. (2024). Injury profiles in sub-elite Women’s Cricket: Exploring incidence, prevalence, nature, onset and body region. Physical Therapy in Sport, 67, 125–130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.04.006
Effect of neuromuscular injury prevention strategies on injury rates in adolescent males playing sport: a systematic review protocol
JBI Evidence Synthesis / Nov 16, 2023
Olivier, F.-M., Olivier, B., MacMillan, C., & Briel, S. (2023). Effect of neuromuscular injury prevention strategies on injury rates in adolescent males playing sport: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(4), 689–699. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbies-22-00448
746 EP075 – The development of a questionnaire to assess training and match intensity in adolescent cricketers
E-Posters / Mar 01, 2024
Grobler, N., Olivier, B., & Kaplan, S. (2024). 746 EP075 – The development of a questionnaire to assess training and match intensity in adolescent cricketers. E-Posters, A110.1-A110. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-ioc.192
Shoulder Girdle Disability, Dysfunction, and Pain in Participants with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Survey on Prevalence and Associations
Physiotherapy Canada / Jan 19, 2024
Weinberg, M., Olivier, B., & Kunene, S. (2024). Shoulder Girdle Disability, Dysfunction, and Pain in Participants with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Survey on Prevalence and Associations. Physiotherapy Canada. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2023-0037
Education
University of the Witwatersrand
Ph.D, Cricket injury prevention and rehabilitation | biomechanics | fast bowling / December, 2013
University of Dundee
MSc Motion Analysis, Human movement analysis | biomechanics / June, 2019
University of the Witwatersrand
MSc Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal physiotherapy | muscle | joint | bone | nerves / December, 2009
University of Pretoria
Bachelors in Physiotherapy, Professional Physiotherapy Degree / December, 2003
Experience
University of the Witwatersrand
Professor / January, 2020 — May, 2023
Lecturer | Senior lecturer | Associate professor / April, 2008 — January, 2020
Oxford Brookes University
Professor / June, 2023 — Present
Department of Health
Clinical Physiotherapist / January, 2004 — March, 2008
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