Dr Martin Warner BSc, MSc, PhD

Senior Research Fellow in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

Dr Martin Warner is a Senior Research Fellow within the Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis and Health Science, University of Southampton. Dr Warner’s research experience involves understanding the biomechanical mechanisms of joint dysfunction, specifically the upper limb and shoulder, in sport and physical activity.

Physical activity is important to remain healthy, but it’s important to exercise in the right way to prevent damage to joints.

Graduating from the University College Chichester with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Sports Biomechanics, Martin joined Health Science at the University of Southampton as Experimental Officer. Whilst undertaking this role Martin completed his PhD exploring the biomechanics of shoulder function through development of motion analysis methodologies and techniques for measuring scapular kinematics.

Martin subsequently undertook a role as Senior Research Fellow in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics within Health Sciences; a role that is funded by, and in association with, the Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis. The aim of his work is to examine the biomechanical mechanisms that lead to the development of osteoarthritis as a result of injury through sport and physical activity. Specifically, this work involves investigating the effect of sport on the shoulders and arms of disability athletes, through to understanding hip pain and impingement in footballers. This work is undertaken using motion analysis and biomechanical modelling techniques, which also involves the development and validation of measurement protocols and biomechanical models, to understand joint movements and loading.