Dianne Liddle

Dianne Liddle is a Lecturer in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences at the Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University. Her research focuses on pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain, particularly low back and pelvic girdle pain, exploring healthcare utilization patterns and non-pharmacological interventions like reflexology. She contributes to clinical guidelines and has led the multi-year Watching Pregnancy Project.

• Expertise: Low Back Pain, Pelvic Pain, Reflexology, Obstetric Pain Management
• Collaborators: Joanne McCullough, Maria Sinclair, Patricia Gillen, Colin Hughes

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 Prize for systematic work on 'Interventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancy'

She investigates trends in maternal pain management and healthcare use, with recent publications emphasizing quality of life impacts. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for good health and well-being.