Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS)

Contact: mores@brookes.ac.uk +44 (0) 1865 534881

About us

The Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences is a growing research centre which brings together three key ingredients - Research, Education and Care.

MOReS is underpinned by a strong multidisciplinary and dynamic research team under five key research clusters:

Movement Sciences
Occupational Sciences
Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Research
Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health
Paramedic Sciences

MOReS has been granted membership in the World Health Organisation European Network for the Promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA Europe Network) as of February 2024. MOReS houses state-of-the-art clinical research laboratories specialising in clinical movement science, physiology and medical technology.

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Research impact

Excellent scientific research can impact, change and benefit the society we live in and our quality of life. We might see the impact on our economy, our culture, our public policy or services, health provision or in the environment.

The recent REF2021 (Research Excellence Framework) assessment recognised the importance of impact arising from high-quality research. Research conducted by MOReS, was returned under the OxInAHR research umbrella of which 89% of outputs were “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. 87.5% of our combined multidisciplinary research environment was rated as “internationally excellent”.

Examples of MOReS research impact benefiting the local community include:

Physical activity for neurological conditions handbook
Improving access to exercise for people with neurological conditions
Use of novel Gait analysis to detect and monitor clinical conditions
Interaction with various commercial entities, enhancing their product range through knowledge and innovation exchange

Leadership

Dr Patrick Esser

Reader in Sport and Rehabilitation Technology

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Groups

Rehabilitation Sciences

Movement Sciences

Occupational Sciences

Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health (TraMH)

Paramedic Sciences

People

MOReS brings together a diverse team of professionals from various disciplines, fostering a collaborative environment to tackle complex, community-driven research questions. By integrating expertise from fields such as allied health professionals, engineering, sport and exercise sciences, and data analytics, MOReS addresses pressing societal challenges with innovative, evidence-based solutions. This interdisciplinary approach not only ensures scientific rigor but also aligns research priorities with real-world needs, bridging the gap between academic discovery and community impact.

MOReS provides an exceptional and unique environment for postgraduate research students, offering mentorship from leaders in their respective fields. Students gain unparalleled opportunities to learn and apply the highest standards of research practices and methodologies within a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting.

Join MOReS by collaborating on innovative research projects, pursuing postgraduate opportunities, or partnering through interdisciplinary initiatives that align with our mission to advance health and well-being, by emailing the Director of MOReS directly: pesser@brookes.ac.uk.