Dr Frances Clarke

Dr Frances Clarke

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Blind peer reviewed papers in journals  
  • Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2021) Associations between static and dynamic field balance tests in assessing postural stability of female undergraduate dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 25(3), pp.169-175. doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.091521b
  • Wyon, M.A., Reeve, E., Ambegaonkar, J., Cloak, R., Clarke, F.A., Davies, P. (2021) Does past experience effect balance in older women: a cross-sectional study comparing retired dancers and age-matched controls? Ageing International, (online). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-021-09412-2
  • Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2020) Bilateral differences in dancers’ dynamic postural stability during jump landings. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 24(4), pp.183-189.org/10.12678/1089-313X.24.4.183
  • Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2019) Associations between balance ability and dance performance using field balance tests. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 34(3), pp.154-160. doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2019.3026
  • Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2018) Balance in dance performance: A systematic review. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 33(4), pp.276-286
  • Wyon, M.A., Harris, J., Adams, F., Cloak, R., Clarke, F.A., Bryant, J. (2018) Cardiorespiratory profile and performance demands of elite Hip-Hop dancers: Breaking and New Style. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 33(3), pp.198-204. doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2018.3028
  • Wyon, M.A., Wolman, R., Nevill, A.M., Barber, A., Edwards, M., Bowd, B., Clarke, F., Bryant, J., Cloak, R. (2017) The Influence of Hormonal Contraception on Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum 25 (OH)D3 status in Premenopausal Women: A Prospective Double-Blind Placebo Random Controlled Trial. Journal of Endocrinal Metabolism. 7(4), pp.117-121.
  • Wyon, M., Allen, N., Cloak, R., Beck, S., Davies, P., Clarke, F. (2016) Assessment of maximum aerobic capacity and anaerobic threshold of elite ballet dancers. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 31(3), pp.145-150.
  • Wyon, M.A., Cloak,R., Lucas, J., Clarke, F. (2013) Effect of midsole thickness of dance shoes on dynamic postural stability. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 28(4), pp.195-198.
  • Wyon, M; Harris, J; Brown, D; Clarke, F. (2013) Bilateral differences in peak force, power, and maximum plié depth during multiple grande jetés. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 28(1), pp.28-32.
  • Wyon, M.; Clarke, F.; Thoms, V. (2011) Is it their bodies that let them down? Dancing past 35 years old. International Symposium on Performance Science. (2011). ISBN 978-94-90306-02-1. Legacyweb.rcm.ac.uk; pp. 247-252.
  • Wyon, M.A.; Twitchett, E.; Angioi, M.; Clarke, F.; Metsios, G.; Koutedakis, Y. (2011) Time Motion and Video Analysis of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Performance. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 32(11), pp.851-855.
  • Wyon, M., Nevill, A., Dekker, K., Brown, D., Clarke, F., Pelly, J., Koutedakis, Y. (2010) Effect of leg length on range of motion, vertical jump and leg dexterity in dance. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 31, pp.1-5.
  • Cloak, R., Nevill, A, M., Clarke, F., Day, S., Wyon, M, A., (2010) Vibration training improves balance in unstable ankles. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 31, pp.894-900.
  • Koutedakis, Y.; Clarke, F.; Wyon, M.; Aways, D.; Owolabi, E.O. (2009) Muscular Strength: Application for Dancers. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 24(4), pp.157-165.
  Book chapter   Pessali-Marques, B., Clarke, F., McCormack, M., Bittar, A., Wyon, M., Kolokythas, N. Assessing dancers in applied and research settings. In: Bittar, A., Wyon, M., Figueiredo, V., Brown, D., Haas, A. (eds). Dance Medicine and Science Guide: from the Brazil – United Kingdom DMS Network (2020); Editora Kelps: Goiania, BR     International conference presentations (blind peer reviewed)    
  • Clarke, F., Redding, E., Wheeler., Kolokythas, N. (2020) Facing the challenge of implementing a code of practice within a dance conservatoire. (Online) In: Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2020. (Online): IADMS, 2020
  • Clarke, F, Koutedakis, Y, Wilson, M, and Wyon, M. (2019) An overview of the research on dancers’ balance ability: implications for future methodological approaches. In: Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2019. Montreal: IADMS, 2019
  • Clarke, F, Koutedakis, Y, Wilson, M, and Wyon, M. (2018) Balance training differences on dancers’ dynamic postural stability: a randomised controlled trial. In: Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2018. Helsinki: IADMS, 2018.
  • Clarke, F, Koutedakis, Y, Wilson, M, and Wyon, M. (2018) Effects of fatigue on bilateral differences on dancers’ dynamic postural stability during landing using time to stabilisation protocols. In: Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2018. Helsinki: IADMS, 2018.
  • Clarke, F. (2017) The effects of performance profiling on goal setting and motivation on an undergraduate dance population. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2017. Houston: IADMS, 2017.
  • Clarke, F. (2016) Biomechanics at the University of Wolverhampton. BR-UK Dance Medicine and Science Network 2016, Goiania, Brazil, 2016
  • Clarke, F., and Aways, D. (2016) Dance science pedagogy in an undergraduate dance programme: a multidisciplinary and methodological approach. DanceHE Early Career Symposium 2016, University of Bedford, DanceHE, 2016.
  • Clarke, F., and Wyon, M. (2015) Effects of bilateral differences on dynamic postural stability during landing using time to stabilisation protocols. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 25th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2015. Pittsburgh: IADMS, 2015.
  • Clarke, F., and Aways, D. (2015) Dance science in a level 4 undergraduate dance programme: a multidisciplinary approach. Learning and Teaching Conference, Faculty of Arts 2015, University of Wolverhampton, 2015.
  • Clarke, F., and Wyon, M. (2014) Balance in dance performance: a systematic review. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2014. Basel: IADMS, 2014, p.25.
  • Clarke, F., and Wyon, M. (2014) Correlation between balance ability and dance performance. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2014. Basel: IADMS, 2014, p.121.
  • Clarke, F. (2013) The influence of performance profiling on goal setting: implications for an undergraduate dance population. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2013. Seattle: IADMS, 2013, p.37-38.
  • Wilson, M; Clarke, F; and Wyon, M. (2013) Choosing when to stand or fall: A discourse on defining and evolving research in balance with dancers. . In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2013. Seattle: IADMS, 2013, p.99.
  • Clarke, F.A; Wyon, M; and Percival, S. (2013) Controlling balance: Static and dynamic balance within dance populations. International Symposium on Performance Science. Vienna 2013, p. 687.
  • Clarke, F.; Wyon, M.; and Percival, S. (2012). Static and dynamic balance within dance populations. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2012. Singapore: IADMS, 2012, p.68.
  • Clarke, F.; and Wyon, M. (2011). The effects of lateral preference on balance ability in an undergraduate dance population. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2011. Washington, DC, USA: IADMS, 2011, pp.96-97.
  • Wyon, M.; Cloak, R.; and Clarke, F. (2011) How do we test for balance in dance? In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2011. Washington, DC, USA: IADMS, 2011, p.35.
  • Wyon, M.; Cloak, R.; Lucas, J.; Clarke, F.; and Williams, D. (2011) The effect of dance shoes on dynamic postural stability during landing. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2011. Washington, DC, USA: IADMS, 2011, pp.140-141.
  • Clarke, F.; and Wyon, M. (2010) Rotational forces in two different types of jazz shoe in an undergraduate dance population. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2010.Birmingham, UK: IADMS, 2010, pp. 28-29.
  • Wyon, M.; Nevill, A.; Dekker, K.; Brown, D.; Clarke, F.; Twitchett, E.; and Koutedakis, Y. (2010). Effect of leg length on range of motion, vertical jump, and leg dexterity in dance. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2010.Birmingham, UK: IADMS, 2010, pp. 63-64.
  • Clarke, F.; Cloak, R.; and Wyon, M. (2009) The effect of vibration training on balance performance in an undergraduate dance population. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 19th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2009. The Hague, The Netherlands: IADMS, 2009, pp. 27-28.
  • Wyon, M.; Clarke, F.; Russell, J.A.; and Wilmerding, V. (2008) The research process: from start to finish. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2008. Cleveland, Ohio, USA: IADMS, 2008.
  • Clarke, F. (2007) Rotational forces in two different types of jazz shoe in a développé devant. In: Solomon R, Solomon J (eds): Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2007. Canberra, Australia: IADMS, 2007, pp.271-274.
  Working session panel (Chairs) Frances Clarke, Dr Vicki Thoms, Prof. Matt Wyon and Prof. Ruth Solomon (2010): Invited to chair the working session: Dance and the Power of Aging: Embodiment at the intersection of nature and culture. CORD/ASTR 2010 Conference Seattle, WA, USA.
  • Clarke, F. (2010) Dance and the Power of Aging: Personal Perspectives. CORD/ASTR 2010.
  Symposium Invited speaker
  • Clarke, F.; Wyon, M.; and Percival, S. (2013). Static and dynamic balance within dance populations. Shifting Balances Symposium 2013. Coventry University
Awards
  • President’s Prize for overall excellence in poster research at the 17th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2007. Canberra, Australia: IADMS, 2007
  • Lisa Ullmann Travelling Scholarship 2013