Dr Melissa Jones
Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science
Overview
Melissa Jones specialises in Biomechanics. Following recieveing a BSc in Human Biosciences from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Sports Biomechanics from Loughbrough University, Melissa joined the University of Portsmouth where she completed a PhD with the Research Group in Breast Health. Whilst studying at Porstmouth Melissa also worked as a lecturer and research associate.
Melissa's research focusses on female biomechanics, and how the breasts impact the rest of body. She is also interested in breast health education and bra preferences of athletes and has conducted research and consultancy work with elite athletes in this area.
Melissa is a member of the Institute of Applied Physiology at Bangor University and an external member of the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth
Qualifications
- PhD: Computer Simulation of how Lumbar Spine Biomechanics are Influenced by Female Breast Mass and Motion
University of Portsmouth, 2024 - MSc: Sports Biomechanics
Loughborough University, 2012 - BSc: Human Biosciences
University of Exeter, 2011
Publications
2025
- PublishedModelling Female Breast Motion During Running: Implications of Breast Support on the Spine
Mills, C., Exell, T., Jones, M. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., 1 May 2025, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 25, 5, e12290.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2024
- PublishedA multi-phase intervention study of sports bra prescription for elite UK female athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
Wakefield-Scurr, J., Sanchez, A., Jones, M., Hockley, L., Biswas, A., Johnson, F. & Roberts, E., Jan 2024, In: Research in Sports Medicine. 32, 1, p. 186-200 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedBreast and bra education can improve elite female athlete experience
Jones, M., Jones, B. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., Jun 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract - PublishedBreast Health
Brown, N., Jones, M. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., 2 Sept 2024, Women's Football. Forsyth, J. & Roberts, C.-M. (eds.). Taylor & Francis
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review - PublishedBreast health interventions have a positive impact in elite female soccer match officials
Errington, C., Tarnowski, C., Rollo, I., Qaqaya, N., Helsen, W., Paines, E., Jones, M. & Burbage, J., Jun 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster - E-pub ahead of printHidden support for the lionesses: a breast/bra intervention
Wakefield-Scurr, J., Jones, M., Jones, B., Whatling, E. & Mehta, R., 21 May 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Research in Sports Medicine. 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedModelling the female torso and breast during physical activity: Implications on spinal loading
Mills, C., Exell, T. A., Wakefield-Scurr, J. & Jones, M. E. A., Aug 2024, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 42, 15, p. 1453-1463 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - E-pub ahead of printSpinal joint moment prediction following simulated breast surgery using a female whole-body musculoskeletal model
Mills, C., Exell, T., Wakefield-Scurr, J., St John, E. R. & Jones, M. E. A., 22 Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. p. 1-12 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe prevalence, mechanism, and reporting behaviours of breast injury in international under-18 women’s rugby union players
Kirby, E., Jones, M., Evans, S., Gottwald, V. & Owen, J., 8 Jul 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
2023
- PublishedA multi-stage intervention assessing, advising and customising sports bras for elite female British athletes
Wakefield-Scurr, J., Sanchez, A. & Jones, M., Oct 2023, In: Research in Sports Medicine. 31, 5, p. 703-718 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2022
- PublishedChanges in lumbar joint moments using a female specific torso and dynamic breast model during running
Mills, C. & Jones, M., 2022.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review - E-pub ahead of printThe effect of washing and wearing on sports bra function
Wakefield-Scurr, J., Hamilton, C., Reeves, K., Jones, M. & Jones, B., 1 Mar 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sports biomechanics. 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2021
- PublishedA novel multi-study intervention investigating the short and long term effects of a posture bra on whole body and breast kinematics
Jones, M., Mills, C., Exell, T. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., Jan 2021, In: Gait and Posture. 83, p. 194-200 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2020
- PublishedA method for calculating dynamic breast centre of mass during running
Jones, M., Mills, C. & Exell, T., 2020.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review - PublishedChanges in lumbar joint moments using a female specific torso model during running
Mills, C. & Jones, M., 2020.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review - PublishedThe Kinematics of Breasts Implanted With a Reduced Mass Implant: A Pilot Study
Norris, M., Jones, M., Mills, C., Blackmore, T., Inglefield, C. & Wakefield-Scurr, J., 14 Apr 2020, In: Aesthetic surgery journal. 40, 5, p. NP253-NP262
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
2024
- Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network Conference
26 Jun 2024 – 27 Jun 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker) - Women's U18 Six Nations Rugby Player Welfare Project
Female Rugby Player Welfare Project
29 Mar 2024 – 6 Apr 2024
Links:
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Participant) - Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network (WiSEAN) (External organisation)
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Activity: Membership of network (Member)
2022
- 40th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
19 Jul 2022 – 23 Jul 2022
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)