Research Programme

Evidence-first approach to brain stimulation

Our clinical innovations are built on a foundation of peer-reviewed research. Every claim is backed by published evidence.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

75+

Total Publications (Team)

$238K

STIM HIPS Grant (Raine Foundation)

0.3%

Top Researchers (ExpertScape)

Key Publications

Selected publications from the STIM. research programme focusing on tDCS for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and arthrogenic muscle inhibition.

Triple-Blind RCT: World First

Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) modulates quadriceps motor cortex inhibition and facilitation during rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: a triple-blind, randomised controlled proof of concept trial

Murphy MC, Sylvester C, Whife C, D'Alessandro P, Rio EK, Vallence AM

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine · 2024

DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002080

Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

What are the optimal transcranial direct current stimulation parameters and design elements to modulate corticospinal excitability? A systematic review and longitudinal meta-analysis

Tapsell LC, Pinto MD, Vallence AM, Whife C, ... Murphy MC

Neurological Research and Practice · 2025

DOI: 10.1186/s42466-025-00449-1

Review

Maximising neuromuscular performance in people with pain and injury: moving beyond reps and sets to understand the challenges and embrace the complexity

Murphy MC, Rio EK, Whife C, Latella C

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine · 2024

DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-001935

Qualitative Study

The barriers and facilitators to the application of non-invasive brain stimulation for injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement: a qualitative study

Haydock C, Timler A, Whife C, Tyler H, Murphy MC

NeuroSci · 2025

DOI: 10.3390/neurosci6030072

Funded RCT Protocol: $238,852

Using transcranial direct current stimulation to improve outcomes and reduce hip osteoarthritis burden (the STIM HIPS study): a protocol for a randomised, triple blind controlled trial

Murphy MC, Taylor JL, Chivers P, Hodgson JM, Whife C, Starcevich C, Tapsell L, Kemp J, Mosler A

JSAMS Plus · 2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsampl.2024.100056

Case Series

Motor cortex inhibition and facilitation changes within two weeks of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR): a case series

Sylvester C, Vallence AM, Whife C, D'Alessandro P, Latella C, Rio E, Murphy MC

Sports Medicine and Health Science · 2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.smhs.2025.08.003

Ongoing Research

Active Clinical Trials

RecruitingRaine Foundation Funded

STIM HIPS Trial

A randomised controlled trial investigating the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving muscle function in people with hip osteoarthritis. This trial tests whether brain stimulation can address arthrogenic muscle inhibition in a degenerative joint disease population.

Funding

$238,852

Funder

Raine Medical Research Foundation

Principal Investigator

Dr Myles Murphy

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