Dr Matthew Taylor

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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 872818
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Location
ESA.3.13, Colchester Campus
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Fundamentals of Human Movement (SE102)
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Movement Analysis (SE303)
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Research Project (SE309)
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Research Project (SE318)
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Biomechanics of Locomotion (SE732)
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Research Project (SE740)
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Neuromechanical basis of strength and conditioning (SE788)
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Professional Skills and Development 1 (SE101)
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Further Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health (SE738)
Current supervision
Previous supervision

Degree subject: Physiotherapy
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 10/2/2025

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 10/11/2023

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 19/1/2023

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 22/11/2019

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/9/2019

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 28/6/2018

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 25/6/2018

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 14/10/2016

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 19/11/2014

Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 4/7/2014

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 18/6/2014
Publications
Journal articles (45)
Murray, K., Schoenmakers, P., Taylor, M. and Sandercock, G., (2024). A Critical Review of the Methods Used to Measure, Analyse and Interpret Kinetic Asymmetries During Cycling. Journal of Science and Cycling. 13 (1), 50-66
Chaikhot, D., Taylor, MJD., de Vries, WHK. and Hettinga, FJ., (2023). Biomechanics of wheelchair turning manoeuvres: novel insights into wheelchair propulsion. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 5, 1127514-
Pethick, J., Taylor, MJD. and Harridge, SDR., (2022). . Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 32 (10), 1430-1443
Liew, BXW., Rugamer, D., Duffy, K., Taylor, MJD. and Jackson, J., (2021). . PLoS One. 16 (11), e0259817-e0259817
Coughlan, D., Taylor, MJD., Jackson, J., Ward, N. and Beardsley, C., (2020). . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34 (1), 212-217
Hak, L., Hettinga, FJ., Duffy, KR., Jackson, J., Sandercock, GRH. and Taylor, MJD., (2019). . Journal of Biomechanics. 84, 147-152
Dixon, PC., Smith, T., Taylor, MJD., Jacobs, JV., Dennerlein, JT. and Schiffman, JM., (2019). . Human Movement Science. 66, 504-510
van Kooten, D., Hettinga, FJ., Duffy, K., Jackson, J. and Taylor, MJD., (2018). . Gait and Posture. 60, 65-70
Chaikhot, D., Taylor, MJD. and Hettinga, FJ., (2018). . European Journal of Sport Science. 18 (5), 650-658
Coughlan, D., Taylor, MJD. and Jackson, J., (2018). . International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 13 (5), 828-834
Morri毛n, F., Taylor, MJD. and Hettinga, FJ., (2017). . International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 12 (5), 578-589
Timmis, MA., Bijl, H., Turner, K., Basevitch, I., Taylor, MJD. and van Paridon, KN., (2017). . PLoS ONE. 12 (6), e0179802-e0179802
Taylor, MJD. and Strike, SC., (2016). . Human Movement Science. 47, 116-120
Inklebarger, J., Taylor, M. and Griffin, M., (2016). . International Musculoskeletal Medicine. 38 (1), 17-20
Taylor, MJD. and Griffin, M., (2015). . Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 21 (4), 355-371
Inklebarger, J., Taylor, MJD., Griffin, M. and Clarke, T., (2014). . Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2014 (4), rju029-rju029
Taylor, MJD., Lindsverk, H., Nygaard, M., Hunt, J., Shanks, J., Griffin, M., Shawis, T. and Impson, R., (2014). . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 62 (1), 203-205
Inklebarger, J., Griffin, M., Taylor, MJD. and Dembry, RB., (2014). . Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. 160 (1), 61-63
Sandercock, G., Ogunleye, A., Parry, D., Cohen, D., Taylor, M. and Voss, C., (2014). Athletic Performance and Birth Month: Is the Relative Age Effect More than just Selection Bias?. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 35 (12), e6-e6
Almodhy, M., Beneke, R., Cardoso, F., Taylor, MJD. and Sandercock, GRH., (2014). . BMJ Open. 4 (9), e005216-e005216
Sandercock, G., Ogunleye, A., Parry, D., Cohen, D., Taylor, M. and Voss, C., (2014). . International Journal of Sports Medicine. 35 (12), 1017-1023
Plom, W., Strike, SC. and Taylor, MJD., (2014). . Gait & Posture. 40 (2), 305-309
Cohen, D., Ogunleye, AA., Taylor, M., Voss, C., Micklewright, D. and Sandercock, GRH., (2014). . Preventive Medicine. 67, 216-220
Brown, D., Grimwade, D., Martinez-Bussion, D., Taylor, MJ. and Gladwell, V., (2013). . International Journal of Sports Medicine. 34 (05), 431-437
Griffin, M., Shawis, T., Impson, R., Shanks, J. and Taylor, MJD., (2013). . Games for Health Journal. 2 (4), 229-234
Pepera, G., Cardoso, F., Taylor, MJD., Peristeropoulos, A. and Sandercock, GRH., (2013). . Physiotherapy. 99 (4), 317-322
Sandercock, GRH., Taylor, MJ., Voss, C., Ogunleye, AA., Cohen, DD. and Parry, DA., (2013). . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27 (12), 3293-3299
Sandercock, G., Pepera, G., Taylor, MJD. and Cardoso, F., (2013). Predictors of shuttle walking test performance in patientswith cardiovascular disease.. Physiotherapy. 99 (4), 317-322
Brown, DK., Grimwade, D., Martinez-Bussion, D., Taylor, MJD. and Gladwell, V., (2013). The Validity of the ActiPed for Physical Activity Monitoring. International Journal Of Sports Medicine. 34 (05), 431-437
Taylor, MJD., Shawis, T., Impson, R., Ewins, K., McCormick, D. and Griffin, M., (2012). . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 60 (9), 1781-1783
Griffin, M., Shawis, T., Impson, R., McCormick, D. and Taylor, MJD., (2012). . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 60 (2), 385-387
Taylor, MJ. and Beneke, R., (2012). . International Journal of Sports Medicine. 33 (08), 667-670
Taylor, MJ. and Beneke, R., (2012). Spring Mass Characteristics of the Fastest Men on Earth. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 33 (08), 670-670
Sandercock, G., Voss, C., Cohen, D., Taylor, M. and Stasinopoulos, DM., (2012). Centile curves and normative values for the twenty metre shuttle-run test in English schoolchildren. Journal of Sports Sciences. 30 (7), 679-687
Taylor, MJD. and Beneke, R., (2012). Spring Mass Characteristics of the Fastest Men on Earth. International Journal Of Sports Medicine. 33 (08), 667-670
Taylor, MJD., McCormick, D., Shawis, T., Impson, R. and Griffin, M., (2011). . The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 48 (10), 1171-1171
Cohen, DD., Voss, C., Taylor, MJD., Delextrat, A., Ogunleye, AA. and Sandercock, GRH., (2011). . Acta Paediatrica. 100 (10), E175-E177
Beneke, R., Taylor, MJD. and Leith锟絬ser, RM., (2011). The Fastest Men's 100 m Sprint Final - Stature and Step Rate were Cues for Success. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 43 (5 (S1), creators-Taylor=3AMatthew_J_D=3A=3A
Taylor, MJD., Cohen, D., Voss, C. and Sandercock, GRH., (2010). . Journal of Sports Sciences. 28 (8), 867-872
Cohen, DD., Voss, C., Taylor, MJD., Stasinopoulos, DM., Delextrat, A. and Sandercock, GRH., (2010). . Acta Paediatrica. 99 (7), 1065-1072
Beneke, R. and Taylor, MJD., (2010). . Journal of Biomechanics. 43 (11), 2241-2243
Strike, SC. and Taylor, MJD., (2009). . Gait & Posture. 29 (4), 597-602
Taylor, MJD., Strike, SC. and Dabnichki, P., (2007). . Laterality: Asymmetries of Body, Brain and Cognition. 12 (1), 50-63
Taylor, MJD., Strike, SC. and Dabnichki, P., (2006). Strategies Used for Unconstrained Direction Change during Walking. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 102 (2), 576-588
Taylor, MJD., Dabnichki, P. and Strike, SC., (2005). A three-dimensional biomechanical comparison between turning strategies during the stance phase of walking. Human Movement Science. 24 (4), 558-573
Conferences (8)
Duffy, K., Jackson, J. and Taylor, M., Does a manual dual task affect toe clearance in an older adult population?
Duffy, K., Taylor, M. and Jackson, J., The effects of a dual-task on overground minimum toe clearance and gait parameters during walking in older adults
Duffy, K., Jackson, J. and Taylor, M., Walking speed in older adults performing four walking tasks
Southall-Edwards, R., Taylor, M. and Gladwell, V., Associations between sedentary behaviour and physical capability within the workplace.
Duffy, K., Taylor, M. and Jackson, J., (2015). Walking speed in older adults under different walking challenges
Duffy, K., Jackon, J. and Taylor, M., (2015). Cognitive function and walking speed in older adults performing four walking tasks
Beneke, R., Taylor, MJD. and Leithaeuser, RM., (2012). The Fastest Men's 100 m Sprint Final - Stature and Step Rate were Cues for Success
Beneke, R., Taylor, MJD. and Leith盲user, RM., (2011).
Grants and funding
2024
Balance and movement as a biomarker for anxiety and depression
MQ: Transforming Mental Health