About

I am a HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer, with extensive clinical experience in various roles within Radiology. I currently lead the MSc (pre-reg) Diagnistic Radiography programme and have a particular interest in research and musculoskeletal health.

Teaching responsibilities

I teach across all Diagnostic Radiography programmes including the MSc (pre-reg), BSc and Apprenticeship.

Membership of professional bodies

Socoety of Radiographers

Qualifications

BHSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, University of Leeds

PgDip Medical Ultrasound, University of Leeds

PhD Musculoskeletal Health, Durham University

Recent publications

Alanazi, N., Fitzgerald, M., Hume, P., Hellewell, S., Horncastle, A., Anyaegbu, C., Papini, M. G., Hargreaves, N., Halicki, M., Entwistle, I., Hind, K., & Chazot, P. Concussion-Related Biomarker Variations in Retired Rugby Players and Implications for Neurodegenerative Disease Risk: The UK Rugby Health Study. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024. 25(14), 7811. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25147811

Jain S, Lamb JN, Drake R, et al. Risk factors for periprosthetic femoral fracture risk around a cemented polished taper-slip stem using an osteoporotic composite bone model. (2024). Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H. 2024. 238(3):324-331. doi:10.1177/09544119231225172

Entwistle I, Francis P, Lees M, Hume P, Hind K. Lean Mass, Muscle Strength, and Muscle Quality in Retired Rugby Players: The UK Rugby Health Project. Int J Sports Med. 2022 Oct;43(11):958-963. doi: 10.1055/a-1854-0052.

Armstrong, T., Henderson, D. J., Entwistle, I., Iball, G. & Rowbotham, E. Combination CT and MRI shoulder arthrography: a novel technique and improved patient journey. Clin. Radiol. 2022. 70(10), 38–742. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2022.06.020

Hind, K., Konerth, N., Entwistle, I. et al. Mental Health and Wellbeing of Retired Elite and Amateur Rugby Players and Non-contact Athletes and Associations with Sports-Related Concussion: The UK Rugby Health Project. Sports Med. 2022. 52, 1419–1431. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01594-8

Entwistle I, Hume P, Francis P, Hind K. Vertebral Anomalies in Retired Rugby Players and the Impact on Bone Density Calculation of the Lumbar Spine. J Clin Densitom. 2021 Apr-Jun;24(2):200-205. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2021.01.008.

Hind, K., Konerth, N., Entwistle, I. et al. Cumulative Sport-Related Injuries and Longer Term Impact in Retired Male Elite- and Amateur-Level Rugby Code Athletes and Non-contact Athletes: A Retrospective Study. Sports Med. 2020. 50, 2051–2061. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01310-y