Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas is a Senior Lecturer within the Division of Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation and Chiropractic at London South Bank University (LSBU), serving as professional lead for Chiropractic. He qualified as a chiropractor in 2009 (MSc Rehabilitation Science, 2012-2014; Master of Chiropractic, 2005-2009) and held roles including private practice, rehabilitation consultant for a medical insurance company, and multidisciplinary team leader at KIMS Hospital (2016-2018). He currently pursues a part-time PhD at LSBU investigating patient attitudes toward manual therapy in low back pain. As Chair of the Chiropractic Patient Incident Reporting and Learning System (CPiRLS) development group at the Royal College of Chiropractors, he advocates for patient safety through clinical incident analysis.

Research interests focus on clinical reasoning, spinal pain management, and patient beliefs influencing treatment outcomes. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. He serves as an External Examiner at Teesside University (2020-2025).

Key contributions include advancing scoping review methodologies, evaluating manual therapy perceptions, and improving patient safety via reporting systems. His articles blend clinical practice with healthcare policy, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practices.