Benita Olivier

Professor at Oxford Brookes University | Director of the Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation | Knowledge Creator | Research Development & Innovation

Oxford

Research Expertise

Health
Rehabilitation
Sports
Cricket
Research capacity development
Strategic leadership
Postgraduate research supervision

About

Benita Olivier is a highly qualified and experienced academic and clinician in the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation. She holds a Ph.D in Cricket injury prevention and rehabilitation, specialising in biomechanics and fast bowling. She obtained her MSc in Motion Analysis from the University of Dundee and her MSc in Physiotherapy from the University of the Witwatersrand. With over 16 years of experience in the field, Professor Olivier has held various positions in both academia and clinical practice. She holds a professorship position at Oxford Brookes University. In addition to her academic career, Professor Olivier has also worked as a clinical physiotherapist for the Department of Health. Her areas of expertise include musculoskeletal physiotherapy, an area that focus on muscle, joint, bone, and nerve injuries. Professor Olivier's research interests lie in the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries, particularly in cricket. She has published numerous articles and book chapters in this area and continues to make significant contributions to the field through her research and teaching. Professor Olivier is also the founder of Research Masterminds, an initiative that supports postgraduate students and researchers through their research journeys.

Publications

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

Johannesburg

University of Dundee

MSc Motion Analysis, Human movement analysis | biomechanics / June, 2019

Dundee

University of the Witwatersrand

MSc Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal physiotherapy | muscle | joint | bone | nerves / December, 2009

Johannesburg

University of Pretoria

Bachelors in Physiotherapy, Professional Physiotherapy Degree / December, 2003

Pretoria

Experience

University of the Witwatersrand

Professor / January, 2020May, 2023

Lecturer | Senior lecturer | Associate professor / April, 2008January, 2020

Oxford Brookes University

Professor / June, 2023Present

Department of Health

Clinical Physiotherapist / January, 2004March, 2008

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