Publications
2025
Journals
- Bruneau MM, Gaudette LW, Heiderscheit BC, Napier C, Posilkin J, Rauh MJ, Oldenburg F, Wasserman L, Tenforde AS, Hollander K. Gait Retraining in Injured Distance Runners: A Clinical Review. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin/German Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025;76:22-28.
- Dang MD, Luong DP, Napier C, Kim LH. Co-Design & Evaluation of Visual Interventions for Head Posture Correction in Virtual Reality Games. Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '25). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 460, 1–15.
- Mayerhofer P, Napier C, Clarke DC, Bajić I, Donelan JM. Neural networks can accurately identify individual runners from their foot kinematics, but fail to predict their running performance. Journal of Biomechanics. 25 March; 185:112663.
- Napier C, Dhillon G, Wilhelm AC, Ezzat AM. If a shoe had been designed from a women’s foot, would I be running without getting the injuries:” running footwear needs and preferences of recreational and competitive women runners across the lifespan. BMJ Open Sports & Exercise Medicine. Accepted 13 August 2025.
- Stellingwerff T, Burke LM, Caldwell HG, Gathercole RJ, McNeil CJ, Napier C, et al. Integrative Field-Based Health and Performance Research: A Narrative Review on Experimental Methods and Logistics to Conduct Competition and Training Camp Studies in Athletes. Sports Medicine. 2025 June;55(6):1377-1403.
- Tenforde AS, Kraus E, Kliethermes SA, Fontana MA, Barrack MT, Dubon M, Heikura IA, Hollander K, Kroshus E, Joachim MR, Lopes AD, Rauh MJ, Chastain R, Harrast M, Heiderscheit B, Krabak BJ, Miller EM, Napier C, et al. Standardising health history and injury surveillance of participants in endurance events: a modified Delphi consensus statement from the AMSSM runner health consortium. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025;59(4):211-221.
Conference Abstracts
- Bricca A, Aadahl M, Skou ST, Thornton J, Bandholm T, Midtgaard J, Egebæk HK, Tang LH, Jacobsen JS, Mkumbuzi NS, Cardon G, Mendonça LD, Bizzini M, Policastro PO, Bakare U, Kemp J, Papadopoulou T, Constantinou M, Øiestad BE, Rathleff MS, Michener LA, Pedersen BK, Napier C, Zondi P, Phillips N, Schneiders A, Thomsen JL, Thorborg K. ACTIVATE: Implementation of physical activity assessment, prescription and promotion in clinical practice: a consensus study (initiated by the IFSPT). Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress: Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan 23-25, 2025. [Poster Presentation]
- Dang MD, Luong DP, Kim L, Napier C. Co-design & Evaluation of Visual Interventions for Posture Correction in Virtual Reality Games. Paper presented at the Association of Computing Machinery Computer-Human Interaction conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems: Yokohama, Japan, Apr. 26-May 1, 2025.
- Gaiesky SKT, Kim M, Yeoman J, Valevicius A, Chuang T, Napier C. A Case Study on the Time Evolution of Physiological Decoupling and Running Biomechanics During a 6-Day Ultra Marathon. Northwest Biomechanics Symposium: Vancouver, Canada, May 2 – 3, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- Torabi SM, Gaiesky SKT, Napier C, Park EJ. Accessible In-Home Gait Assessment Using Spatiotemporal Neural Networks with Visual and Kinematic Data. Paper presented at the 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society: Copenhagen, Denmark, Jul. 14-17, 2025. [Paper presentation].
- Torabi SM, Gaiesky SKT, Napier C, Park EJ. Accessible In-Home Gait Assessment Using Spatiotemporal Neural Networks with Visual and Kinematic Data. Northwest Biomechanics Symposium: Vancouver, Canada, May 2 – 3, 2025. [Podium Presentation].
- Mekonnen EB, Dilip M, Gaiesky SKT, Napier C. Sex differences in peak vertical accelerations of the centre of mass in runners: Implications for footwear Footwear Biomechanics Symposium: Oslo, Norway.,Jul. 23 – 25, 2025. Abstract Published in Footwear Science 17 sup(1). [Poster presentation].
- Mekonnen EB, Dilip M, Gaiesky SKT, Napier C. The Influence of Modified Footstrike Patterns on Vertical Acceleration of the Sacrum During Running. Proceedings of the 2025 International Society of Biomechanics Congress. Stockholm, Sweden, July 27 – 31, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- Mekonnen EB, Gaiesky SKT, Kim M, Li M, Napier C. Exploratory Analysis of Sex-Based Differences in Lower-Extremity Biomechanics of Recreational Runners. Biennial Female Athlete Conference. Boston, USA, June 5 – 6, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- Mekonnen EB, Gaiesky SKT, Kim M, Li M, Napier C. Reliability of Joint Moments During Treadmill Running at Varying Speeds and Timepoints. Annual American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Atlanta, USA, May 27 – 30, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- Mylle I, Williams JG, Yeoman J, Napier C. Relationship between lower-body impact forces, shock attenuation, and breast acceleration with different running speeds and types of footwear in female runners. Northwest Biomechanics Symposium: Vancouver, Canada. May 2 – 3, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- Mylle I, Yeoman J, Williams JG, Napier C. The influence of sports bra support, running speed, and footwear on breast motion. XXX International Society of Biomechanics Meeting: Stockholm, Sweden, July 27 – 31, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- Yeoman J, Mylle I, Williams JG, Napier C. Assessing Cup Size and Sister Size as Predictors of Breast Acceleration During Running and Jogging. Northwest Biomechanics Symposium: Vancouver, Canada, May 2 – 3, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- Yeoman J, Mylle I, Williams JG, Napier C. The Relationship Between Breast Acceleration and Perceived Comfort. XXX International Society of Biomechanics Meeting: Stockholm, Sweden, July 27 – 31, 2025. [Poster presentation].
- White K, Ruder M, Lai A, Allen S, Lam C, Napier C, Kobsar D. Frequency Characteristics of Breast Movement: Effects of Bra and Shoe Support. Footwear Biomechanics Symposium: Oslo, Norway, Jul. 23 – 25, 2025. Footwear Science. [Poster presentation].
2024
Journals
- Merry K, MacPherson MM, Blazey P, Fearon A, Hunt M, Morrissey D, Napier C, et al. Current practice, guideline adherence, and barriers to implementation for Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation: a survey of physical therapists and people with Achilles tendinopathy. BMJ Physical Therapy in Sport. 2024;65:130-136.
- Merry K, MacPherson MM, Whittaker JL, Napier C, Holsti L, Scott A. An Exercise-Based Precision Medicine Tool and Smartphone App for Managing Achilles Tendinopathy (the'PhysViz'System): User-Centered Development Study. JMIR Human Factors 2024;11:e57873.
- Neal BS, Bramah C, McCarthy-Ryan MF, Moore IS, Napier C, Paquette MR, Gruber AH. Using wearable technology data to explain recreational running injury: A prospective longitudinal feasibility study. . Physical Therapy in Sport. 2024;65:130-136.
Conference Abstracts
- Gaiesky SKT, Kim M, Li M, Clarke DC, Gruber AH, Napier C. The Reliability Of Movement Complexity During Steady And Non-steady State Treadmill Running: 1772. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting: Boston, USA, May 30, 2024. Abstract Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 57(S);603-604. [Poster Presentation].
- Gaiesky SKT, Clarke DC, Gruber AH, Napier C. Test-retest Reliability of Movement Complexity Derived from Insole-Embedded and Sacral-Mounted Inertial Measurement Units. Poster presentation at the Conference of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics: Edmonton, Canada, August 19 – 22, 2024. [Poster Presentation].
- Kim M, Gaiesky SKT, Williams JG, Mekonnen EB, Napier C. Perception Of Footwear Comfort And Oxygen Consumption Of Female Runners In Marathon Racing Shoes: Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting: Boston, USA, May 30, 2024. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 56(10S):581-581. [Poster Presentation]
- Li M, Kim M, Fridman L, Tran N, Napier C. Influence of Demographic Characteristics on Jump Performance: Insights from Insole-Embedded IMUs in a Healthy Population. Poster presentation at the Conference of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics: Edmonton, Canada, August 19 – 22, 2024. [Poster Presentation].
- Li M, Fridman L, Tran N, Gaiesky SKT, Mekonnen EB, Napier C. Vertical Takeoff Acceleration As A Predictor Of Single Leg Jump Performance. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting: Boston, USA, May 30, 2024. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 56(10S):587-587. [Poster Presentation].
- Mekonnen EB, Gaiesky SKT, Kim M, Williams JG, Li M, Napier C. Peak Impact Accelerations In Elite Female Runners: Super Shoes Vs. Female-Specific Shoes. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting: Boston, USA, May 30, 2024. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 56(10S):580-581 [Poster Presentation].
- Neal BS, Bramah C, McCarthy-Ryan, MF, Moore, IS, Napier C, Paquette MR, Gruber AH. Using wearable technology data to explain recreational running injury: A prospective longitudinal feasibility study. Platform presentation at Sports Kongres: Copenhagen, Denmark, Feburary 1-3, 2024.
- Wiebe JW, Huang MH, LaCross JA, Nguyen A, Fridman L, Tran N, Napier C. Dyspareunia Associated with Peak Resultant Acceleration in Recreational Female Runners. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy-American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting: Boston, USA, Feburary 15 – 17 2024.
- Wiebe JW, LaCross JA, Huang MH, Nguyen A, Fridman L, Tran N, Napier C. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy-American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting: Boston, USA, Feburary 15 – 17 2024.
- Wiebe JW, Nguyen A, Huang MH, LaCross JA, Fridman L, Tran N, Napier C. Poster presentation at the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy-American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting: Boston, USA, Feburary 15 – 17 2024.
- Williams JG, Chung V, Li M, Mekonnen EB, Kim M, Gaiesky SKT, Napier C. Energy Return And Midsole Displacement In Advanced Running Shoes Using Male And Female Loading Profiles. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting: Boston, USA, May 30, 2024. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 56(10S):583-584. [Poster Presentation].
2023
Journals
- Ezzat AM, Esculier JF, Lord Ferguson S, Napier C, Wong S. Canadian physiotherapists integrate virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physiotherapy Canada. 2023; 75(2): 134-145.
- Gaiesky S, Fridman L, Michie T, Blazey P, Tran N, Schneeberg A, Napier C. The one-week and three-month reliability of acceleration outcomes from an insole-embedded inertial measurement unit during treadmill running. Sports Biomechanics. 2023;24(5):1429-1443.
- Lewis M, Napier C. Service Spotlight: Nancy Quinn—para sport physiotherapy pioneer turned researcher. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023;57(5):321-322.
- Malisoux L, Napier C, Gette P, Delattre N, Theisen D. Reference values and determinants of spatiotemporal and kinetic variables in recreational runners. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023;11(10):23259671231204629.
- Michie T, Napier C. Running away from clinical heterogeneity. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023;57(16):1006-1007.
- Renaud G, Napier C. Narrowing the Gap. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023;57:249–250
Conference Abstracts
- Ezzat A, Dhillon G, Wilhelm A, Napier C. “It would be so nice to have that hybrid between performance and comfort:” Co-designing women’s specific running shoes for competitive and recreational runners. Poster Presentation at the Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Sunshine Coast, Australia, October 14, 2023.
- Gaiesky S, Kim M, Li M, Napier C. The One-week Reliability Of Spatiotemporal Running Gait Characteristics Using Insole-embedded Inertial Measurement Units.: 221. Poster presentation at the 70th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: Denver, USA, May 30-June 2, 2023. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 55(9S):67-67. [Poster Presentation].
- Kim M, Li M, Gaiesky SKT, Napier C. The One-week Reliability Of Spatiotemporal Walking Gait Metrics Using Insole-embedded IMUs: 217. Poster presentation at the 70th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: Denver, USA, May 30-June 2, 2023. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 55(9S):64-64.
- Li M, Gaiesky SKT, Kim M, Napier C. ONE-WEEK RELIABILITY OF JUMP TESTS USING AN INSOLE-EMBEDDED IMU: 218. Poster presentation at the 70th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: Denver, USA, May 30-June 2, 2023. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 55(9S):64-65. [Poster Presentation]. [Poster Presentation].
- Li M, Kim M, Fridman L, Tran N, Napier C. Reference Values of Jump Tests Stratified by Sex Using an Insole-Embedded IMU. XXIX International/Japanese Society of Biomechanics Meeting: Fukuoka, Japan, July 30-August 3, 2023. [Poster Presentation].
- Merry KJ, Napier C, Scott A. Development of a tele-medicine system for personalized musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Oral presentation at the International Conference on Medical and Health Informatics: Kyoto, Japan, May 12-14, 2023.
- Michie T, Mekonnen E, Napier C. Descriptors to Define a Runner’s Training: A Rapid Review. SUFT Congress: Helsinki, Finland, June 9-10, 2023. [Poster Presentation]
2022
Journals
- Napier C, Fridman L, Blazey P, Tran N, Michie T, Schneeberg A. Differences in Peak Impact Accelerations Among Foot Strike Patterns in Recreational Runners. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2022;4:802019.
- Mendonca LM, Schuermans J, Denolf S, Napier C, et al. Sports Injury Prevention Programmes From the Sports Physical Therapist's Perspective - An International Expert Delphi Approach. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2022;55:146-164.
- Lewis M, Napier C. Service Spotlight: Agnes Makowski — Sport Physiotherapy Mentor and Icon of the Profession. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022;56(12):711-712.
- Ezzat AM, Esculier JF, Lord Ferguson S, Napier C, Wong S. Canadian Physiotherapists Integrate Virtual Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Physiotherapy Canada. Published online June 10, 2022.
- Merry K, Napier C, Waugh CM, Scott A. Foundational Principles and Adaptation of the Healthy and Pathological Achilles Tendon in Response to Resistance Exercise - A Narrative Review and Clinical Implications. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022;11:4722.
- Fredette A, Roy JS, Perreault K, Dupuis F, Napier C, Esculier JF. The Association Between Running Injuries and Training Parameters - A Systematic Review. Journal of Athletic Training. 2022; 57(7):650-671.
- Renaud G, Napier C. Warm-up - From Challenges to Opportunities. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2022;56:651-652.
Conference Abstracts
- Napier C, Fridman L, Michie T, Tran N. Association Between Impact Asymmetry and Running-Related Injury. Poster presentation at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: San Diego, CA, May 31-June 4, 2022. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 54(9):S6. [Poster Presentation]
2021
Journals
- Alexander J, Willy RW, Napier C, Bonanno D, Barton C. Infographic. Running Myth - Switching to a Non-Rearfoot Strike Reduces Injury Risk and Improves Running Economy. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021;55(3):175-176. Infographic
- Ryan M, Napier C, Greenwood D, Paquette M. Comparison of Different Measures to Monitor Week-to-Week Changes in Training Load in High School Runners. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 2021;16(2):370-79.
- Blazey P, Michie T, Napier C. A Narrative Review of Running Wearable Measurement System Accuracy and Reliability - Can We Make Running Shoe Prescription Objective? Footwear Science. 2021;13(2):117-131.
- Napier C, Willy RW, Hannigan BC, McCann R, Menon C. The Effect of Footwear, Running Speed, and Location on the Validity of Two Commercially Available Inertial Measurement Units During Running. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2021;26(3):643385.
- Napier C, Goom T, Rankin A. Infographic. Remote Running Gait Analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021;55(9):512-513. Infographic
- Hamstra-Wright KL, Huxel Bliven KC, Napier C. Training Load Capacity, Cumulative Risk, and Bone Stress Injuries - A Narrative Review of a Holistic Approach. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2021;28(3):665683.
- Whiteley R, Napier C, van Dyk N, Barton C, Mitchell T, Beales D, Korakakis V. Clinicians Use Courses and Conversations to Change Practice, Not Journal Articles - Is it Time for Journals to Peer-Review Courses to Stay Relevant. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021;55(12):651-652.
- Emery, CA and Napier C. On the Bright Side of PhD Life - The Perspectives of Physiotherapist Clinician–Scientists. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021;55(12):654-655.
- Napier C. Waneek Horn-Miller — From Survivor to Indigenous Rights Champion. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021;55(12):701-702.
- Napier C and Willy RW. The Prevention and Treatment of Running Injuries - A State of the Art. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2021;16(4):968-970.
- Merry K, Napier C, Chung V, Hannigan, BC, MacPherson M, Menon C, Scott A. The Validity and Reliability of Two Commercially Available Load Sensors for Clinical Strength Assessment. Sensors 2021;21(24):8399.
- Ferrone A, Napier C, Menon C. Wearable Technology to Increase Self-Awareness of Low Back Pain - A Survey of Technology Needs Among Health Care Workers. Sensors 2021;21(24):8412.
- Hunter P, Emery CA, Napier C. Warm Up - Breaking Down Barriers. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2021;55:645-646
Conference Abstracts
- Napier C, Paquette MR, Willy RW. Foot pain – Running. Poster presentation at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: Virtual June 1-5, 2021. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 53(8):S431-432. [Poster Presentation]
- Napier C, Blazey P, Menon C. Impact Asymmetry Among Recreational Runners: Effects of Sex, Speed, and Footwear. Poster presentation at the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport: Monaco, November 25 - 27, 2021. Abstract Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine 2021;55:A177. [Poster Presentation]
- Napier C, Willy RW, Hannigan BC, McCann R, Menon C. The Effect of Fixation Location and Footwear Type on Peak Impact Accelerations From a Consumer-Grade IMU During Running. Poster presentation at the XXVIII International Society of Biomechanics Meeting: Stockholm, Sweden, July 25 – 29, 2021. [Poster Presentation]
2020
Journals
- Napier C, Hunter P. Sport Physiotherapy Canada Issue: Change is in the Air. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2020;54:819-820.
- Tavassolian M, Cuthbert TJ, Napier C, Peng JY, Menon C. Textile-Based Inductive Soft Strain Sensors for Fast Frequency Movement and Their Application in Wearable Devices Measuring Multiaxial Hip Joint Angles During Running. Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2020;2(4):1900165.
- Gholami M, Napier C, Menon C. Estimating Lower Extremity Running Gait Kinematics with a Single Accelerometer - A Deep Learning Approach. Sensors. 2020;20(10):2939.
- Napier C, Jiang X, MacLean CM, Menon C, Hunt MA. The Use of a Single Sacral Marker Method to Approximate the Centre of Mass Trajectory During Treadmill Running. Journal of Biomechanics. 2020;17(108):109886.
- Jiang X, Napier C, Hannigan B, Eng JJ, Menon C. Estimating Vertical Ground Reaction Force During Walking Using a Single Inertial Sensor. Sensors. 2020;20(15):4345.
- Gholami M, Napier C, Garcia Patino A, Cuthbert TJ, Menon C. Fatigue Monitoring in Running Using Flexible Textile Wearable Sensors. Sensors. 2020;20(19): 5573.
- Paquette M, Napier C, Willy RW, Stellingwerff T. Moving Beyond Weekly ‘Distance’ - Optimizing Quantification of Training Load in Runners. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2020;50(10):564-69.
- Napier C, Ryan M, Menon C, Paquette M. Session Rating of Perceived Exertion Combined With Training Volume for Estimating Training Responses in Runners. Journal of Athletic Training. 2020;55(12):1285-91.
Conference Abstracts
- Ryan MR, Vickery TM, Miltko A, Beltran RT, Napier C, Paquette MR. Are All Running Workloads Created Equal? Poster presentation at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: San Francisco, CA, May 26-30, 2020. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 52(7):S216-17.
2019
Journals
- Napier C, MacLean CL, Maurer J, Taunton JE, Hunt MA.Kinematic Correlates of Kinetic Outcomes Associated With Running-Related Injury. J Appl Biomech. 2019;35(2):123-130.
- Gholami M, Rezaei A, Cuthbert TJ, Napier C, Menon C. Lower Body Kinematics Monitoring in Running Using Fabric-Based Wearable Sensors and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks. Sensors (Basel). 2019;19(23):5325.
- Napier C, MacLean CL, Maurer J, Taunton JE, Hunt MA. Real-Time Biofeedback of Performance to Reduce Braking Forces Associated with Running-Related Injury - An Exploratory Study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019;49(3):136-144.
Conference Abstracts
- Napier C, Jiang X, Menon C. The Use of a Sacral Marker to Approximate the Centre of Mass During Running Gait. Poster presentation at the XXVII International/American Society of Biomechanics Meeting: Calgary, AB, July 31 – August 4, 2019. [Poster Presentation]
- Napier C. Beyond “How Hard Did it Feel?” What Can We Gain From the Use of Wearable Sensors to Monitor Training? Invited presentation at the XXVII International/American Society of Biomechanics Meeting: Calgary, AB, July 31 – August 4, 2019.
2018
Journals
- Napier C. Gait Retraining for Reducing Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors in Novice Recreational Runners. University of British Columbia. 2018.
- Lee-Knight K, Napier C. From High Performance to Clinical Practice. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2018;52:1541-1542.
- Napier C, Willy RW. Logical Fallacies in the Running Shoe Debate - Let the Evidence Guide Prescription. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018;52(24):1552-1553.
- Napier C, MacLean CL, Maurer J, Taunton JE, Hunt MA. Kinetic Risk Factor of RRI in Female Recreational Runners. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 2018;28(10):2164-2172.
- Esculier JF, Barton C, Whiteley R, Napier C. Involving Clinicians in Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Research - ‘Design Thinking’ to Help Bridge Gaps Between Practice and Evidence. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018;52(24):1550-1551.
Conference Abstracts
- Napier C, MacLean C, Taunton JE, Maurer J, Hunt MA. Peak Braking Force as a Risk Factor for Running-Related Injuries. Thematic poster presentation at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: Minneapolis, MN May 29-June 2, 2018. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 50(5):S140. [Poster Presentation]
- Napier C, MacLean C, Maurer J, Taunton JE, Hunt MA. The Effectivenes of a Gait Retraining Program to Reduce Peak Braking Force in Recreational Runners. Poster presentation at the Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine Annual Meeting: Halifax, NS June 6-8, 2018. Abstract Published in Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 28(3):e52. [Poster Presentation]
- Napier C. A Clinical Gait Retraining Approach to Reducing Kinetic Risk Factors of Running-Related Injury. Invited presentation at the Sports Medicine Australia Annual Conference: Perth, Australia October 10-13, 2018. Abstract Published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 21S:S4.
2017
Journals
- Hatfield GL, Charlton JM, Cochrane CK, Hammond CA, Napier C, Takacs J, Hunt MA. The Biomechanical Demands on the Hip During Progressive Stepping Tasks. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2017;31(12):3444-3453.
- Napier C, Esculier JF, Hunt MA. Gait Retraining - Out of the Lab and onto the Streets with the Benefit of Wearables. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017;51(23):1642-1643.
- Plotnikoff N, Napier C, Plotnikoff N. From High Performance to Clinical Practice. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2017;51:1641.
2016
Conference Abstracts
- Napier C, MacLean C, Taunton JE, Maurer J, Hunt MA. Differences in Kinematic Correlates of Impact Loading Between Rearfoot and Non-Rearfoot Strikers in Running. Poster presentation at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: Boston, MA June 1-4, 2016. Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 48(5):S620. [Poster Presentation]
- Charlton JM, Hatfield GL, Cochrane CK, Hammond CA, Napier C, Takacs J, Krowchuk NM, Hunt MA. Step Down and Single Leg Squat Tasks Require Greater Hip Muscle Contributions That Step Up Tasks in Healthy Individuals. Podium presentation at the Northwest Biomechanics Symposium: Vancouver, BC, June 3-4, 2016.
2015
Journals
- Napier C, Cochrane CK, Taunton JE, Hunt MA. Gait Modifications to Change Lower Extremity Gait Biomechanics in Runners - A Systematic Review. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015;49(21):1382-1388.
Conference Abstracts
- Napier C, Taunton JE, Hunt MA. The Effect of Fatigue on the Biomechanics of Recreational Runners with Patellofemoral Pain. Podium presentation at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: San Diego, CA May 26-30, 2015. Abstract Published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 47(5):S835-36.
2014
Journals
- Takacs J, Pollock CL, Guenther JR, Bahar M, Napier C, Hunt MA. Validation of the Fitbit One Activity Monitor Device During Treadmill Walking. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2014;17(5):496-500.
2013
Journals
- Napier C, McCormack R, Hunt MA, Brooks-Hill A. A Physiotherapy Triage Service for Orthopaedic Surgery: An Effective Strategy for Reducing Wait Times. Physiotherapy Canada. 2013;65:358-363.
Conference Abstracts
- Napier C, McCormack R, Hunt MA, Brooks-Hill, A. Physiotherapy as a triage for orthopaedic surgery: an effective strategy for reducing wait times. Poster presentation at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress: Montreal, QC May 24-26, 2013. Abstract Published in Physiotherapy Canada 65(S1):125-26.
BOOK
- Napier C (2020). . DK Publishing, London, UK: 224 pages. ISBN 9781465489579.