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  1. Comparison of sleep biomechanics between children with cerebral palsy and their typically developing peers using wearable sensors: Feasibility study

    Article • Sleep Medicine, February 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Sian Williams

  2. Punctate White Matter Abnormality in Moderate‐to‐Late Preterm Infants

    Article • Annals of Neurology, June 2025, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  3. Reduced calf muscle growth in NICU graduates compared with typically developing term infants: 12-month longitudinal study of infant muscle growth

    Article • Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal, April 2025, BMJ

    Dr Sian Williams

  4. Commentary on “The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Seated Postural Control Measure in Children With Cerebral Palsy”

    Article • Pediatric Physical Therapy, March 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Sian Williams

  5. Supported Standing and Supported Stepping Devices for Children with Non-Ambulant Cerebral Palsy: An Interdependence and F-Words Focus

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 2024, MDPI AG

    Roslyn Livingstone, Dr Sian Williams

  6. Identifying Opportunities for Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy

    Article • Children, April 2024, MDPI AG

    Roslyn Livingstone, Dr Sian Williams

  7. A prospective assessment of readiness to implement an early detection of cerebral palsy pathway in a neonatal intensive care setting using the PARIHS framework

    Article • Implementation Science Communications, April 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  8. Investigating nutritional status and body composition in children with cerebral palsy; the Eat, Sleep Play-CP study

    Article • Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, April 2024, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Sian Williams

  9. More dietary advice may be needed to support healthy body composition for children with cerebral palsy in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Article • Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, April 2024, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Sian Williams

  10. Prioritized strategies to improve diagnosis and early management of cerebral palsy for both Māori and non‐Māori families

    Article • Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, January 2024, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  11. Partnering Early to Provide for Infants At Risk of Cerebral palsy (PĒPI ARC): Protocol for a feasibility study of a regional hub for early detection of cerebral palsy in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Article • November 2023, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Dr Sian Williams

  12. A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study of a Gamified Therapy Prescription App for Children with Neurodisability

    Article • Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, October 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sian Williams

  13. Deep-Learning Markerless Tracking of Infant General Movements using Standard Video Recordings

    Article • July 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Sian Williams

  14. Clinical functional outcome measures for children with cerebral palsy after gait corrective orthopaedic surgery: A scoping review

    Article • Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, May 2023, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  15. The efficacy of split tibial tendon transfers on functional gait outcomes for children and youth with cerebral palsy and spastic equinovarus foot deformities

    Article • Bone & Joint Open, May 2023, Bone & Joint

    Dr Sian Williams

  16. ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: protocol for a randomised trial of intensive rehabilitation (combined intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate-to-severe bilateral cerebral palsy

    Article • BMJ Open, March 2023, BMJ

    Dr Sian Williams

  17. The Biomechanics of Healthy Older Adults Rising from the Floor Independently

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, February 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Elissa Burton, Dr Sian Williams

  18. The reliability of the measurement of muscle volume using magnetic resonance imaging in typically developing infants by two raters

    Article • Scientific Reports, October 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  19. Intervention Mapping of a Gamified Therapy Prescription App for Children With Disabilities: User-Centered Design Approach

    Article • JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, August 2022, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Sian Williams

  20. Prioritizing indigenous health equity in health registers: an environmental scan of strategies for equitable ascertainment and quality data

    Article • Global Health Research and Policy, July 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  21. Deep-Learning for Automated Markerless Tracking of Infants General Movements

    Article • July 2022, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Dr Sian Williams

  22. A statistical shape model of soleus muscle morphology in spastic cerebral palsy

    Article • Scientific Reports, May 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  23. Neonatal Neuroimaging in Neonatal Intensive Care Graduates Who Subsequently Develop Cerebral Palsy

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, March 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Sian Williams

  24. Tool Use for Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of Spanish Pediatric Physical Therapists

    Article • Pediatric Physical Therapy, March 2022, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Sian Williams

  25. Indigenous health equity in health register ascertainment and data quality: a narrative review

    Article • International Journal for Equity in Health, March 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  26. Muscle architecture, growth, and biological Remodelling in cerebral palsy: a narrative review

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, March 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  27. Typical m. triceps surae morphology and architecture measurement from 0 to 18 years: A narrative review

    Article • Journal of Anatomy, November 2021, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  28. The reliability and validity of triceps surae muscle volume assessment using freehand three‐dimensional ultrasound in typically developing infants

    Article • Journal of Anatomy, October 2021, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  29. “It Should Have Been Given Sooner, and We Should Not Have to Fight for It”: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Experience of Diagnosis and Early Management of Cerebral Palsy

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, March 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Sian Williams

  30. Does body scanning through visual imagery improve perception and function in patients after anterior cruciate ligament-reconstruction? An exploratory study

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, March 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sian Williams

  31. The Addition of Real-time Ultrasound Visual Feedback to Manual Facilitation Increases Serratus Anterior Activation in Adults With Painful Shoulders: A Randomized Crossover Trial

    Article • Physical Therapy, December 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    ANGELA JACQUES, Dr Sian Williams

  32. Can an online exercise prescription tool improve adherence to home exercise programmes in children with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disabilities? A randomised controlled trial

    Article • BMJ Open, December 2020, BMJ

    Dr Sian Williams

  33. Clinical practice of health professionals working in early detection for infants with or at risk of cerebral palsy across New Zealand

    Article • Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, November 2020, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  34. Measuring skeletal muscle morphology and architecture with imaging modalities in children with cerebral palsy: a scoping review

    Article • Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, October 2020, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  35. Validation of custom wearable sensors to measure angle kinematics: A technical report

    Article • Health and Technology, September 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  36. Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study

    Article • Pediatric Physical Therapy, April 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Sian Williams

  37. Do adolescents with cerebral palsy meet recommendations for healthy weight and physical activity behaviours?

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, January 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sian Williams

  38. Biomechanical correlates of running performance in active children

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, January 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Sian Williams

  39. Measurement of Upper Limb Range of Motion Using Wearable Sensors: A Systematic Review

    Article • Sports Medicine - Open, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sian Williams

  40. Muscle morphology of the lower leg in ambulant children with spastic cerebral palsy

    Article • Muscle & Nerve, October 2018, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  41. Effect of prophylactic ankle taping on ankle and knee biomechanics during basketball-specific tasks in females

    Article • Physical Therapy in Sport, July 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Sian Williams

  42. Predicting 1 Repetition Maximum Using Handheld Dynamometry

    Article • PM&R, March 2018, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  43. Measurement of muscle thickness of the serratus anterior and lower trapezius using ultrasound imaging in competitive recreational adult swimmers, with and without current shoulder pain

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, February 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Sian Williams

  44. Evaluating the effectiveness of home exercise programmes using an online exercise prescription tool in children with cerebral palsy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

    Article • BMJ Open, January 2018, BMJ

    Dr Sian Williams

  45. Effect of External Ankle Support on Ankle and Knee Biomechanics During the Cutting Maneuver in Basketball Players

    Article • The American Journal of Sports Medicine, November 2016, SAGE Publications

    Leo Ng, Dr Sian Williams

  46. Differences in Scapular Orientation Between Standing and Sitting Postures at Rest and in 120° Scaption: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • PM&R, October 2016, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  47. Reliability and Validity of the Measurement of Scapular Position Using the Protractor Method

    Article • Physical Therapy, September 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Sian Williams

  48. Does muscle size matter? The relationship between muscle size and strength in children with cerebral palsy

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, July 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sian Williams

  49. Muscle volume alterations in spastic muscles immediately following botulinum toxin type-A treatment in children with cerebral palsy

    Article • Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, June 2013, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  50. Combining strength training and botulinum neurotoxin intervention in children with cerebral palsy: the impact on muscle morphology and strength

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, August 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sian Williams

  51. Childhood muscle morphology and strength: Alterations over six months of growth

    Article • Muscle & Nerve, August 2012, Wiley

    Dr Sian Williams

  52. A comparison of activity, participation and quality of life in children with and without spastic diplegia cerebral palsy

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, December 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sian Williams