Dr Andrew Barnes BSc, MSc, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
Summary
With a background in sports biomechanics, Andrew completed his PhD at Sheffield Hallam in the area of running injuries and biomechanical risk factors. As a fellow of the HEA, Andrew has nearly 10 years' experience of teaching in higher education and delivers a range of modules on both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. His main areas of teaching specialism include biomechanics and performance analysis. Andrew is an active researcher whose interests lie in the field of foot and ankle biomechanics, gait analysis, sports injury and performance analysis in rugby union.
About
Andrew studied for a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Bath before completing an MSc in Sports Biomechanics at Liverpool John Moores University. Andrew came to Sheffield Hallam to study for his PhD which he was awarded in 2012, entitled " Forefoot-rearfoot kinematics as risk factors in the development of tibial stress injuries? As a fellow of the HEA, Andrew has nearly 10 years' experience of teaching in higher education and delivers a range of modules on both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. His main areas of teaching specialism include clinical and sports biomechanics and performance analysis. Andrew has several years of supervisory experience having supervised projects from undergraduate through to doctoral level students.
Andrew is an active researcher whose interests lie in the field of foot and ankle biomechanics, gait analysis and sports injury. His current work is focussed on the development of a new design of running shoe and how field based gait retraining applications can be used to reduce injury risk in runners. As a keen rugby player, Andrew also has an interest in performance analysis and the study of key performance indicators to inform tactical approaches in elite Rugby Union.
Specialist areas of interest
Gait retraining in clinical and sporting populations
The biomechanics of running injuries
Running shoe design
Performance Analysis in Rugby Union
Teaching
School of Sport and Physical Activity
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Sport and Exercise Science
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science
PgDip Advanced Sport Coaching Practice
Foundations of Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise (L4)
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (L5)
Sport and Exercise Analysis(L5)
Applied Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (L6)
Issues in Sport and Exercise Science (L6)
Applied Movement Analysis(L7)
Applied Biomechanics and Performance Analysis (L7)
Research
Gait-retraining to improve clinical outcomes of patients with lower-limb musculo-skeletal conditions
Field based gait retraining to reduce lower extremity loads in runners
The biomechanics of running in floating heel footwear
Barnes, A., Holloway, A., Heller, B., Wheat, J. (2012) Field based gait retraining to reduce lower extremity loads in runners. EPSRC Engineering for life: seed corn funding.
Publications
Journal articles
Jones, B., Heller, B., Van Gelder, L., Barnes, A., Reeves, J., & Wheat, J. (2024). Running Gait Complexity During an Overground, Mass-Participation Five-Kilometre Run. Sensors, 24 (22). http://doi.org/10.3390/s24227252
Van Gelder, L., Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Heller, B.W. (2023). Runners’ responses to a biofeedback intervention aimed to reduce tibial acceleration differ within and between individuals. Journal of Biomechanics, 157. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111686
Shafizadeh, M., Bonner, S., Fraser, J., Parvinpour, S., Shabani, M., & Barnes, A. (2023). Effects of sport participation on gait coordination, symmetry and variability in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. http://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0363
Shafizadeh, M., Parvinpour, S., & Barnes, A. (2022). Applying the principles of motor learning in preventative programmes of overuse injuries in young athletes: a scoping review. Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 10 (2), 328-349. http://doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2021-0031
Thompson, S., Olusoga, P., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2022). “Is it a slow day or a go day?”: the perceptions and applications of velocity-based training within elite strength and conditioning. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. http://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221099641
Thompson, S., Lake, J., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2022). The kinetics and kinematics of the free-weight back squat and loaded jump squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. http://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004186
Thompson, S.W., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., Greig, L., Dorrell, H.F., & Barnes, A. (2021). A Novel Approach to 1RM Prediction Using the Load-Velocity Profile: A Comparison of Models. Sports, 9 (7). http://doi.org/10.3390/sports9070088
Thompson, S.W., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., Banyard, H.G., & Barnes, A. (2021). Pooled Versus Individualized Load–Velocity Profiling in the Free-Weight Back Squat and Power Clean. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. http://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0534
Thompson, S.W., Rogerson, D., Dorrell, H.F., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2020). The Reliability and Validity of Current Technologies for Measuring Barbell Velocity in the Free-Weight Back Squat and Power Clean. Sports, 8 (7), e94. http://doi.org/10.3390/sports8070094
Thompson, S.W., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2020). Correction to: The Effectiveness of Two Methods of Prescribing Load on Maximal Strength Development: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine. http://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01253-z
Judson, L.J., Churchill, S.M., Barnes, A., Stone, J.A., & Wheat, J. (2020). Joint moments and power in the acceleration phase of bend sprinting. Journal of Biomechanics, 109632. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109632
Shafizadeh, M., Bonner, S., Barnes, A., & Fraser, J. (2019). Effects of task and environmental constraints on axial kinematic synergies during the tennis service in expert players. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-9. http://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2019.1701093
Thompson, S., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2019). The Effectiveness of Two Methods of Prescribing Load on Maximal Strength Development: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine, 50 (5), 919-938. http://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01241-3
Judson, L., Churchill, S., Barnes, A., Stone, J., Brookes, I., & Wheat, J. (2019). Kinematic modifications of the lower limb during the acceleration phase of bend sprinting. Journal of Sports Sciences. http://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1699006
Judson, L., Churchill, S., Barnes, A., Stone, J., Brookes, I., & Wheat, J. (2019). Horizontal force production and multi-segment foot kinematics during the acceleration phase of bend sprinting. Scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports, 29 (10). http://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13486
Brayne, L., Barnes, A., Heller, B., & Wheat, J. (2018). Using a wireless consumer accelerometer to measure tibial acceleration during running : agreement with a skin mounted sensor. Sports Engineering, 21 (4), 487-491. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-018-0271-4
van Gelder, L., Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Heller, B. (2018). The use of biofeedback for gait retraining: A mapping review. Clinical Biomechanics, 59, 159-166. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.09.020
Shafizadeh, M., Bonner, S., Fraser, J., & Barnes, A. (2018). Effect of environmental constraints on multi-segment coordination patterns during the tennis service in expert performers. Journal of sports sciences, 37 (9), 1011-1020. http://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1538691
Judson, L.J., Churchill, S.M., Barnes, A., Stone, J.A., Brooks, I.G.A., & Wheat, J. (2018). Measurement of bend sprinting kinematics with three-dimensional motion capture : a test-retest reliability study. Sports Biomechanics. http://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1515979
Jordan, A.R., Claxton, D., Purvis, A., Barnes, A., & Fysh, M. (2018). Sprint interval training on the vertical treadmill improves aerobic and anaerobic running performance. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 14 (1), 106-112. http://doi.org/10.12965/jer.1835122.561
van Gelder, L.M.A., Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Heller, B. (2018). Characterizing the learning effect in response to biofeedback aimed at reducing tibial acceleration during running. Proceedings, 2 (6), 200. http://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2060200
Barnes, A., Rumbold, J., & Olusoga, P. (2017). Attitudes towards protective headgear in UK rugby union players. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 3 (1), e000255. http://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000255
Hughes, A., Barnes, A., Churchill, S., & Stone, J. (2017). Performance indicators that discriminate winning and losing in elite men’s and women’s Rugby Union. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 17 (4), 534-544. http://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2017.1366759
Jordan, A., Barnes, A., Claxton, D., Purvis, A., & Fysh, M. (2017). Kinematics and neuromuscular recruitment during vertical treadmill exercise. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 13 (3), 307-314. http://doi.org/10.12965/jer.1734916.458
Stean, D., Barnes, A., & Churchill, S.M. (2015). Effect of the 'Crouch, Bind, Set' engagement routine on scrum performance in English Premiership Rugby. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 15 (3), 1202-1212. http://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2015.11868862
Hadjiioannou, L., Barnes, A., Clarkson, S., & Wheat, J. (2015). The effect of a real-time gait retraining programme on knee angle and ground reaction forces in a group of recreational runners - Abstract only. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33 (sup1), s17-s20. http://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1110316
Bishop, L., & Barnes, A. (2013). Performance indicators that discriminate winning and losing in the knockout stages of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 13 (1), 149-159. http://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2013.11868638
Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C.E. (2011). Fore-and rearfoot kinematics in high- and low-arched individuals during running. Foot and Ankle International, 32 (7), 710-716. http://fai.sagepub.com/content/32/7/710.full
Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C.E. (2010). Use of gait sandals for measuring rearfoot and shank motion during running. Gait & Posture, 32 (1), 133-135. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.01.015
Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C. (2007). Association between foot type and tibial stress injuries: a systematic review. British journal of sports medicine, 42 (2), 93-98. http://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2007.036533
Conference papers
Shafizadeh, M., Barnes, A., Bonner, S., Parvinpour, S., & Fraser, J. (2023). Mobility-related indicators of ageing in late adulthood: A neural network analysis [abstract only]. In The Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology (AGen), Tokyo, Japan, and Online, 2023 - 3 April 2023. https://acp.iafor.org/presentation/submission67342/
Judson, L., Churchill, S., Barnes, A., Stone, J., & Wheat, J. (2019). Lower extremity joint moments during the acceleration phase of bend sprinting. In European College of Sport Science Conference.
Judson, L., Churchill, S., Barnes, A., Stone, J., & Wheat, J. (2018). Metatarsophalangeal joint push-off axis during bend sprinting. In Biomechanics Interest Group (BIG) for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Wheat, J., Judson, L., Churchill, S., Stone, J., & Barnes, A. (2017). Effect of calculation method on measuring centre of mass from kinematic data during bend sprinting. In International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference.
Hughes, A., Barnes, A., Churchill, S., & Stone, J. (2016). Performance indicators that discriminate winning and losing in elite men's and women's Rugby Union. In World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport.
Emery, J., Driscoll, H.F., Barnes, A., & James, D.M. (2016). A method for characterizing high acceleration movements in small-sided football. Procedia Engineering, 147, 718-723. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.256
Emery, J., Driscoll, H.F., Barnes, A., & James, D. (2016). Third generation artificial pitch quality in commercial football centers. Procedia Engineering, 147, 860-865. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.289
Hadjiioannou, L., Barnes, A., Clarkson, S., & Wheat, J. (2015). The effect of a real-time gaitretraining programme on knee angle and ground reaction forces in a group of recreational runners. In BASES Conference, Burton-upon-Trent, 2015 - 2015. http://www.bases.org.uk/BASES-Conference
Brayne, L., Barnes, A., Heller, B., & Wheat, J. (2015). Using a wireless inertial sensor to measure tibial shock during running : agreement with a skin mounted sensor. In 33rd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Poitiers, France, 29 June 2015 - 3 July 2015. http://isbs2015.sciencesconf.org/
Barnes, A., Paya, J.G., Castelli, A., & Heller, B. (2015). Foot strike patterns in runners wearing floating heel, minimalist and conventional footwear. 33rd International conference on biomechanics in sports, 2015, 519-522. https://ojs.ub.uni-konstanz.de/cpa/article/view/6445
Berry, T., Barnes, A., Hanley, P., & Wheat, J. (2014). Effect of pain on hip and knee kinematics during a prolonged run in female runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome. In XXXIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport, Johnson City, Tennessee, 12 July 2014 - 16 July 2014. https://ojs.ub.uni-konstanz.de/cpa/article/view/5932
Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C.E. (2013). Forefoot and rearfoot kinematics in recreational runners with a history of tibial stress injury. In 35th American Society of Biomechanics Congress, Long Beach, CA, Long Beach, CA. http://www.asbweb.org/conferences/2011/pdf/24.pdf
Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C.E. (2007). The use of gait sandals in the measurement of rear-foot motion during walking and running. In 4th Salford Conference on Biomechanics of the Lower Limb in Health, Disease and Rehabilitation, Salford, UK, 2007.
Judson, L., Churchill, S., Barnes, A., Stone, J., & Wheat, J. (2017). Simplified marker sets for the calculation of centre of mass location during bend sprinting. In 35th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, 2017, German Sport University Cologne, 14 June 2017 - 18 June 2017. https://www.isbs2017.com/
Shafizadeh, M., Bunner, S., Fraser, J., & Barnes, A. Multi-segment synergies during the tennis serve in expert performers. In Annual conference of The British Association of Sport and Exerfcise Science.
Alnasr, T., Shafizadeh, M., Butler, M., & Barnes, A. (2021). Prevalence of overuse shoulder injuries within competitive male volleyball players in Kuwait. In Annual conference of The British Association of Sport and Exerfcise Science, England, 2 November 2021.
Theses / Dissertations
Alnaser, T.B.A.-.Z. (2024). Overuse shoulder injuries among competitive male volleyball players in Kuwait. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Barnes, A., & Shafizadeh, M. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00586
Alwafi, F.A.S. (2023). Social Graphs and Their Applications to Robotics. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Alboul, L. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00513
Thompson, S. (2022). The efficacy of the load-velocity profile to predict one repetition maximum. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Barnes, A., Rogerson, D., & Ruddock, A.
Jordan, A.R. (2013). The biomechanics of and physiological responses to vertical treadmill exercise. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Fysh, M., Claxton, D., Purvis, A., & Barnes, A.
Posters
Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C.E. (2008). Dynamic foot mobility in high and low arched individuals. Presented at: North America Congress of Biomechanics
Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C.E. (2008). The relationship between static arch height and arch stiffness. Presented at: North America Congress of Biomechanics
Postgraduate supervision
PhD: The use of gait-retraining to improve clinical outcomes of patients with lower-limb musculo-skeletal conditions
PhD: The traction demands of small sided football
PhD: The biomechanical and physiological effects of vertical treadmill running