Dr Gillian Campbelll
Associate
I originally qualified and worked for 5 years as a veterinary surgeon, but during that time, while living in London and training and competing as a lightweight rower, I decided to develop my interest in sports medicine and retrained as a physiotherapist.
In1995, I qualified from UCL and moved to the Midlands to work in the NHS, where I was I was lucky enough to gain experience in the Women’s Health department at QMC and started my specialism in this field. I qualified with the Certificate in Women’s Health from Bradford University, gaining full membership of the POGP and continued to develop my knowledge in the field via specialist courses in bladder and bowel conditions and pelvic pain.
In 2011, I gained my doctorate from the University of Nottingham investigating strain in tendons and this has enabled me to combine my clinical and academic careers. I now work as a Research Fellow at Nottingham University and my particular research interests include pelvic floor disorders in athletic women and barriers for women seeking help with these issues.
In my spare time I had continued rowing for many years but then moved into triathlon, thinking it would take up less time?! More recently I continue to train and compete on the bike against the clock, but the sculling boat sits waiting to lure me back to the river when time allows.
Special Interests
I am particularly keen to combine my two areas of interest; sport and pelvic health, in order to help women continue with or return to their sport and exercise.
Qualifications
BVMS, BSc, PhD
Campbell KG, Bird C. ‘Goodbye to Pelvic Health After Menopause?!’ In: Keay N, editor. Myths of Menopause. London: Sequoia Books; 2024. p. 90 – 110.
Brodie C and Campbell KG, ‘Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey – Infographic’. Journal of Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. 2024; 135: 7 – 9.
Campbell KG, Batt ME, Drummond A. ‘PREvalence of pelvic floor Dysfunction In reCreational aThletes (PREDICT): a cross-sectional survey.’ International Urogynaecology Journal. 2023, e-published May 2023. doi: 10.1007/s00192-023-05548-8.
Campbell KG, Batt ME, Drummond A. ‘Perspectives of women living and exercising with pelvic floor dysfunction: findings from the ‘PREDICT’ survey.’ Journal of Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. 2023; 133: 29-37.
Campbell KG, Batt ME, Drummond A. Management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: the POsITIve feasibility study. Physiotherapy. 2022; Volume 114: 30-37.
Campbell KG, Drummond A. Management practices for urinary incontinence in women in the primary care setting: healthcare professionals’ perspectives. Journal of Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. 2021;128:27 – 38.
Campbell KG, Batt ME, Drummond A. A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2020;6(1):103.