Liam Humphreys BSc, MSc
香蕉视频 Fellow
Summary
Liam Humphreys is a 香蕉视频 Fellow with over 7 years' experience of working in the fitness industry, research and consultancy. Liam's main area of interest is the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
About
Liam completed his BSc (hons) from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2006,which led him to pursue further study, achieving MSc Physical Activity for Health from 香蕉视频. Liam began his research and consultancy career working on the SHU Wellness service; an award winning workplace health programme.
He has developed his professional skills through intervention design and the management of research using a variety of methods including; pilot studies, large randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews, qualitative research, and public health evaluations.
Liam's specific areas of interest are the role of physical activity in the prevention and management of chronic disease, and health behaviour change, specialising in motivational interviewing.
As a 香蕉视频 Fellow, Liam's role involves the design and management of several exercise-related research studies for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), cardiovascular disease, intermittent claudication and cancer. Liam's latest work has focused on the design of innovative physical activity interventions for the management and rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis and the design and implementation of a physical activity referral scheme for people affected by cancer.
Liam's professional qualifications include; advanced (level 3) fitness instructor and level three award In Exercise Programming with Disabled People (IFI), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)聽Health Fitness Specialist and Cancer Exercise Specialist.
Specialist areas of interest
Physical Activity
Chronic disease
Qualitative research
Clinical exercise trials
Public health evaluations
Accelerometers
香蕉视频
Active Everyday: Macmillan physical activity programme for people living with and beyond cancer.
Developing a physical activity intervention for people with higher levels of multiple sclerosis disability.
Feasibility and Safety of high intensity interval training for people with low levels of multiple sclerosis disability.
Development of an integrated approach to promoting and sustaining recover in cancer patients through exercise in Sheffield.
The effects of exercise on health related quality of life and immune function in persons diagnosed with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis.
Development and pilot randomised trial of a group education programme for promoting walking in people with intermittent claudication.
SHU Wellness
Exploring the impact of the 'Active Woodlands' programme on physical activity attitudes, behaviour and education in primary school children.
An effectiveness evaluation of 'booster' interventions to sustain increases in physical activity in middle aged adults.
Publications
Journal articles
Moore, J., Beaney, A., Humphreys, L., Merchant, Z., Parmar, K.K., & Levett, D. (2025). Optimisation of the patient having oncological surgical through prehabilitation: a narrative review. Anaesthesia, 80 Suppl 2, 85-94.
Carter, A.M., Humphreys, L., Beswick, A., Kesterton, S., Bugg, A., & Platts, K. (2025). . BMC Public Health, 25 (1).
Rosenthal, K., Frith, G., Keen, C., Myers, A., Phillips, G., Pickering, K., ... Copeland, R. (2024). . European Journal of Public Health, 34 (Supple).
Myers, A., Humphreys, L., Thelwell, M., Pickering, K., Frith, G., Phillips, G., ... _, _. (2024). . Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1-12.
Fish, R., Blackwell, S., Knight, S.R., Daniels, S., West, M.A., Pearson, I., ... DiSCO Study Group, (2024). . The British journal of surgery, 111 (6).
Keen, C., Phillips, G., Thelwell, M., Humphreys, L., Evans, L., Myers, A., ... Copeland, R. (2024). Correction: Keen et al. Establishing Innovative Complex Services: Learning from the Active Together Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Service. Healthcare 2023, 11, 3007. Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 12 (12), 1175.
Humphreys, L., Myers, A., Frith, G., Thelwell, M., Pickering, K., Mills, G.H., ... Copeland, R. (2024). . Healthcare, 12 (7).
Myers, A., Barlow, R., Baldini, G., Campbell, A., Carli, F., Carr, E., ... Copeland, R. (2024). . British Journal of Anaesthesia.
Keen, C., Phillips, G., Thelwell, M., Humphreys, L., Evans, L., Myers, A., ... Copeland, R. (2023). . Healthcare, 11 (23).
Humphreys, L., Frith, G., Humphreys, H., Crank, H., Dixey, J., Greenfield, D.M., & Reece, L.J. (2023). . Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 (2).
Humphreys, L., Carter, A., Sharrack, B., & Copeland, R. (2022). . International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 29 (5).
Lav铆n-P茅rez, A.M., Collado-Mateo, D., Mayo, X., Liguori, G., Humphreys, L., & Jimenez Gutierrez, A. (2021). . Frontiers in Psychology, 12.
Lav铆n-P茅rez, A.M., Collado-Mateo, D., Mayo, X., Liguori, G., Humphreys, L., Copeland, R.J., & Jimenez Gutierrez, A. (2021). . Scientific Reports, 11 (1).
Lav铆n鈥怭茅rez, A.M., Collado鈥怣ateo, D., Mayo, X., Humphreys, L., Liguori, G., Copeland, R., ... Jimenez Gutierrez, A. (2020). . Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
Humphreys, L., Crank, H., Dixey, J., & Greenfield, D.M. (2020). . Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-10.
Humphreys, L., Crank, H., Frith, G., Speake, H., & Reece, L. (2017). . British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Crank, H., Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Snowdon, N., Daley, A., Woodroofe, N., ... Saxton, J.M. (2017). . Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (12), 2520-2525.
Flint, S., Scaife, R., Kesterton, S., Humphreys, L., Copeland, R., Crank, H., ... Carter, A. (2016). . Perspectives in Public Health, 136 (5), 295-301.
Copeland, R.J., Horspool, K., Humphreys, L., & Scott, E. (2016). . Trials, 17, 104.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Snowdon, N., Sharrack, B., Daley, A., Petty, J., ... Saxton, J. (2015). . Trials, 16 (1).
Tew, G.A., Humphreys, L., Crank, H., Hewitt, C., Nawaz, S., Al-Jundi, W., ... Gorely, T. (2015). . Vascular Medicine, 20 (4), 348-357.
Gorely, T., Crank, H., Humphreys, L., Nawaz, S., & Tew, G.A. (2015). 鈥淪tanding still in the street鈥: Experiences, knowledge and beliefs of patients with intermittent claudication鈥擜 qualitative study. Journal of Vascular Nursing, 33 (1), 4-9.
Carter, A., Daley, A., Humphreys, L., Snowdon, N., Woodroofe, N., Petty, J., ... Saxton, J. (2014). . Multiple Sclerosis, 20 (8), 1112-1122.
Kesterton, S., Till, S., Carter, A., Scaife, R., Humphreys, L., Breckon, J., ... Maynard, I. (2014). . European Journal of Public Health, 24 (suppl2).
Tew, G.A., Gorely, T., Crank, H., Humphries, L., Trender, H., Michaels, J., & Nawaz, S. (2014). Development And Piloting Of SEDRIC (Structured EDucation For Rehabilitation In Intermittent Claudication). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 46, 372.
Goyder, E., Hind, D., Dimairo, M., Minton, J., Everson-Hock, E., Reade, S., ... Cooper, C. (2014). . Health technology assessment, 18 (13), 1-210.
Tew, G.A., Nawaz, S., Humphreys, L., Ouedraogo, N., & Abraham, P. (2014). . Vascular Medicine, 19 (1), 27-32.
Conference papers
Humphreys, L., Frith, G., Speake, H., Crank, H., & Reece, L. (2018). Active Everyday: A physical activity referral scheme for people affected by cancer. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 15 (10), S232.
Book chapters
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., & Sharrack, B. (2017). . In Watson, R.R., & Killgore, W.D.S. (Eds.) Nutrition and lifestyle in neurological autoimmune diseases. Multiple sclerosis. (pp. 179-187). London: Academic Press:
Reports
Carter, A., Carter, E., Bugg, A., & Humphreys, L. (2024). Covid Insights Summary Report.
Humphreys, L., Frith, G., Kudiersky, N., Rosenthal, K., Myers, A., & Copeland, R. (2024). Active Together Service Evaluation Report.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Bugg, A., & Copeland, R. (2024). Interim Evaluation Report For the Strategic Impact Areas of Workforce Wellbeing and Living Well, NHS Charities Together.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Bugg, A., Beswick, A., Kesterton, S., & Platts, K. (2023). Acceptability of using the Ventriject Seismofit庐 system during workforce health screening: A qualitative approach.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., & Breckon, J. (2015). Models of excellence literature reviews, Final report: Physical activity in people with MS.
Theses / Dissertations
Humphreys, L. (2023). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Copeland, R., Carter, A., & Sharrack, B.
Internet Publications
Humphreys, L. (2024). The keys to managing chemotherapy: exercise, nutrition and mental health.
Presentations
Humphreys, L., Frith, G., Rosenthal, K., Copeland, R., & Myers, A. (2024). Evaluation of the Active Together multi-modal cancer rehabilitation service embedded within clinical care. Presented at: HEPA: Optimising health enhancing physical activity: the importance of inclusion, Leuven, Belgium
Humphreys, L., Frith, G., Rosenthal, K., Copeland, R., & Myers, A. (2024). Evaluation of the Active Together multi-modal cancer rehabilitation service embedded within clinical care. Presented at: HEPA: Optimising health enhancing physical activity: the importance of inclusion, Leuven, Belgium
Humphreys, L. (2024). Importance of Multi-disciplinary Prehabilitation. Presented at: Stand Up to Cancer: Cancer Strategy Launch, Doncaster, UK
Humphreys, L. (2023). Behavioural Change vs Psychological Interventions Which is Key in Prehabilitation? Presented at: World Congress of Prehabilitation Medicine, London, UK
Humphreys, L. (2022). The Evaluation of the Access to Exercise Programme. Presented at: Neurosciences Network Programme Board, Liverpool, UK
Humphreys, L., & Myers, A. (2022). Delivering multi-disciplinary rehab for people with lung cancer. Presented at: Yorkshire NSCLC Patient & Pathway Optimisation webinar, Online
Humphreys, L. (2022). Supporting patient engagement in preparing for surgery. Presented at: Anaesthetic Updates: Hearts and Minds, Online
Humphreys, L. (2021). Case study on setting up the specialist prehab/rehab service in Sheffield. Presented at: Virtual UK Oncology Forum, Online
Humphreys, L. (2021). Integrating Rehabilitation Into Cancer Care. Presented at: NHS Optimal Personalised Care webinar series, Online
Humphreys, L. (2020). Active Together 鈥 A rehabilitation referral pathway for people affected by cancer. Presented at: Virtual Showcase for the South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw ICS Cancer Alliance, Online
Humphreys, L., & Frith, G. (2017). Experiences of delivering a physical activity pathway for people affect by cancer. Presented at: HEPA Europe 2017, Zagreb, Croatia
Carter, A., Crank, H., Humphreys, L., snowdon, N., Sharrack, B., Petty, J., ... Saxton, J. (2014). Experiences of exercise in people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study. Presented at: BASES Conference, St Georges Park, Burton-on-Trent, UK
Carter, A., & Humphreys, L. (2012). Sheffield Exercise Trial: 香蕉视频 and practical tips. Presented at: MS Life Event, Manchester, UK
Carter, A., & Humphreys, L. (2010). Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis (Workshop). Presented at: Exercise and MS: Living with MS day, Leeds, UK
Posters
Humphreys, L., & Carter, A. (2019). Perspectives of people with MS following participation in a high intensity trial. Presented at: MS Frontiers, Bath
Other publications
Carter, A., & Humphreys, L. (2022). Improving health outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis through exercise. 香蕉视频 Excellence Framework 2021: