Mindy Cairns

Mindy Cairns is an Associate Professor (Research) and Programme Lead for the MSc Advanced Physiotherapy at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Health and Social Work. She specializes in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, particularly spinal pain, hypermobility, and clinical trial methodologies. Her roles include external examining and PhD supervision. She chairs the International Scientific Committee for the IFOMPT Congress and has served on numerous Trial Steering Committees.

• Education: PhD in Physiotherapy (1997-2002)
• Key Affiliations: Centre for Applied Clinical, Health and Care Research (CACHE), International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT)

Research focuses on spinal dysfunction, inflammatory back pain identification, and advanced physiotherapy practice. Over 60 peer-reviewed publications emphasize clinical trials, systematic reviews, and patient-centered outcomes in musculoskeletal care.

Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP).

Advising/Grants: Supervised multiple PhD/MSc students. Active in research projects like the ARTISAN Trial and hypermobility-in-pregnancy studies funded by The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and NIHR.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with CACHE and global physiotherapy networks on clinical research initiatives.