Tom McCarron

Lecturer

T: 0141 331 8125
E: T.McCarron@gcal.ac.uk

Tom McCarron is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy having worked as a clinician within the NHS and private practice specialising in the assessment and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.  His research background involves the assessment of core stability of the spine from an anatomical and biomechanical perspective.  His academic interest also relates to the integrative function of joint, muscle and neural structures in normal and pathological states.

Current research involves anatomical cadaveric study of the cervical spine with respect to the accuracy of palpation skills utilised by physiotherapists/manual therapists.  Also the use of diagnostic ultrasound in identifying joint function in the thoracic spine (specifically costovertebaral and costotransverse joints).  Furthermore, the use of  ultrasound  in imaging muscle structure and function in both assessment and biofeedback strategies.   

Publications

Gibson J & McCarron T (2004) Feedforward muscle activity: an investigation into the onset and activity of Internal Oblique during two functional reaching tasks.  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 8, 104-113.

Lohkamp M, Burrow G, McCarron T, Maclaren W, Granat M (2006) The prevalence of disabling foot pain in patients with early Rheumatoid Arthritis.  The Foot, Accepted. 

Lohkamp M Burrow G, McCarron T, Maclaren W, Granat M (2006) The prevalence and anatomical location of foot pain in early diagnosed patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  British Journal of Podiatry Accepted. 

Lohkamp M, Burrow G, McCarron T, Maclaren W, Granat M (2005)  The Prevalence of Disabling foot pain in Patients with RA.  Rheumatology, 44(4): 419-569. 

Lohkamp M, Burrow G., McCarron T. (2004) The Prevalence of foot problems in early diagnosed patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Disease, 63(SI): 548.

Lohkamp M, Burrow G, McCarron T, Maclaren W (2004)  Navicular drop as predictor of rearfoot motion during gait in healthy adults.  Gait and Posture  20(S69).

Lauchlan D, McCaul J, Patil S, McGarva,J, McKay G, McCarron T, McManners J (2003) A Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate Physiotherapy for Shoulder Disability following Neck Dissection Surgery British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Glasgow.