Karianne has a specific interest in exercise and physical activity for people with chronic health conditions. Her work is often interdisciplinary and applied in nature. More recently she has focused on the cardiovascular implications of inactivity in both healthy and diseased populations. Currently she is leading the establishment of the Cardiff Centre for Exercise and Health at the University.
Full Peer Reviewed Papers
Meah, V.L., Cockcroft, J.R., Backx, K., Shave, R., Stohr, E. (2016). Cardiac output and related haemodynamics during pregnancy: A series of meta-analyses. Heart, Accepted for publication.
Dawes, H., Collett, J., DeBono, K., Quinn, L., Jones, K., Kelson, M., Simpson, S.A., Playle, R., Backx, K., Wasley, D., Nemeth, A., Rosser, A, Izardi, H., Busse, M. (2015). Exercise training and rehabilitation in people with Huntington’s disease.
Clinical Rehabilitation, 29(2), 196-206.
Hawkins, J., Smith, A., Backx, K., Clayton, D. (2014). Exercise Intensities of Gardening Tasks within Older Adult Allotment Gardeners in Wales.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity,
In press http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2013-0171
McFarlane, H., Neil, R., Backx, K. (2015). Stress, health and wellbeing in call centre employees. Ergonomics and Human Factors 2015.
Escalante, Y., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M. (2014). Relationship between break-time physical activity, age, and sex in a rural Primary Schools, Wales, UK.
Journal of Human Kinetics, 40: 227-234.
Escalante, Y., García-Hermoso, A., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M. (2014). Playground designs to increase physical activity levels during school recess: A systematic review.
Health Education and Behavior, 41: 138-144.
Busse, M., Quinn, L., DeBono, K., Jones, K., Collett, J., Playle, R., Kelly, M.J., Simpson, S.A., Backx, K., Wasley, D., Dawes, H., Rosser, A. and the members of the COMMET-HD management group. (2013). A Randomized Feasibility Study of a 12-week Community-based Exercise Program in people with Huntington's Disease.
Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 37(4), 149-158.
DeBono K, Wasley D, Riley J, Enright S, Collett J, Dawes H, Quinn L, Rosser A, Busse M and the COMMET-HD management group. (2013). Perspectives of participating in a 12 week exercise programme for people with early - mid stage Huntington’s Disease.
Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy,37 (4), 149-158.
Escalante, Y., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Domínguez, A.M. (2012). Play area and physical activity in recess in Primary schools.
KinesiologyInternational Journal of Fundamental and Applied Kinesiology,
42, 123-129.
Wasley, D., Taylor, A., Backx, K., Williamon, A. (2012). Influence of fitness and physical activity on cardiovascular reactivity to musical performance.
Work,
41(1), 27-32.
Peter, R., Backx, K., Dunseath, G., Pettit, R.J., Evans, W.D., Deborah, D., Luzio, S.D., Owens, D.R. (2011). Effects of lifestyle advice in persons with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes & Primary Care,
13(5), 276-283.
Escalante, Y., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Domínguez, A.M. (2011). Relationship between daily physical activity, recess physical activity, age and sex in scholar of Primary School, Spain.
Revista Española de Salud Pública,
85, 481-489.
Hawkins, J., Thirlaway, K., Backx, K., Clayton, D. (2011). Allotment Gardening and Other Leisure Activities for Stress Reduction and Healthy Aging.
HortTechnology.
21(5), 577-582.
Backx, K., McCann, A., Wasley, D., Dunseath, G., Luzio, S., Owens, D. (2011). The Effect of a Supported Exercise Programme in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes- a Pilot Study.
Journal of Sports Sciences,
29, 579-586.
Yakeu, G., Butcher, L., Isa, S., Webb, R., Roberts, A., Thomas, A.W., Backx, K., James, P.E., Morris, K. (2010). Low-intensity exercise triggers monocyte polarisation into the M2 anti-inflammatory phenotype.
Atherosclerosis, 212, 668-673.
Butcher, L.R., Thomas, A., Backx, K., Roberts, A., Webb, R., Morris, K. (2008). Low-Intensity Exercise Exerts Beneficial Effects on Plasma Lipids via PPAR[gamma].
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
40(7), 1263-1270.
Backx, K. (2008). The use of a case study approach to teaching and group work to promote autonomous learning, transferable skills and attendance. Practice and Evidence of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education,
3, 68-83.
Backx, K., Howatson, G., Van Someren, K.A. (2007). Fluid ingestion strategies of competitive cyclists during 40 km time trial competition.
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine,
6, 572-573.
Peter, R., Luzio, S.D., Dunseath, G., Miles, A., Hare, B., Backx, K., Pauvaday, V., Owens, D.R. (2005). Effects of exercise on the absorption of Insulin Glargine in patients with Type 1 Diabetes.
Diabetes
Care,
28, 560-565.
Backx, K., Van Someren, K.A., Palmer, G.S. (2003). One hour cycling performance is not affected by ingested fluid volume.
The International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism,13, 333-342.
McNaughton, L.R., Thompson, D., Philips, G., Backx, K., Crickmore, L. (2002). A comparison of the Lactate Pro, Accusport, Analox GM7 and Kodak Ektachem Lactate analysers in normal, hot and humid conditions.
International Journal of Sports Medicine,23, 130-135.
Volianitis, S., McConnell, A., Koutedakis, Y., McNaughton, L., Backx, K., Jones, D. (2001). Inspiratory muscle training improves rowing performance.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,
33(5), 803-809.
Backx, K., Mc Naughton, L., Crickmore, L., Palmer, G., Carlisle, A. (2000). The effects of differing environmental conditions on the performance and recovery from high-intensity, intermittent cycle ergometry.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research,
14, 316-321.
Backx, K., Mc Naughton, L., Crickmore, L., Palmer, G., Carlisle, A. (2000). Effects of differing heat and humidity on the performance and recovery from multiple high intensity, intermittent exercise bouts.
International Journal of Sports Medicine,
21, 400-405.
McNaughton, L., Backx, K., Palmer, G., Strange, N. (1999). Effects of chronic bicarbonate ingestion on the performance of high intensity work.
European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology,80, 333-336.
Borghouts, L.B., Backx, K., Mensink, M.F., Keizer, H.A. (1999). The effect of training on insulin sensitivity evaluated by insulin tolerance test.
European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology,
80, 461-466.
Grant funding
Cardiff Centre for Exercise and Health
Co-Investigators: Prof. R. Shave
Project Lead: Yes
Total Project Funding: £61,360
Source of Funding: Research & Enterprise Investment Fund |
Growing a Healthy Older Population in Wales (GHOP) project
Co-Investigators: Dr D. Clayton, Dr J. Hawkins (PI), Dr J. Mercer, Dr K. Thirlaway, & Dr P. Milbourne
Project Lead: No
Total Project Funding: £150,000
Source of Funding: NISCHR Social Care Research Award |
The role of exercise in patients with cancer cachexia: a study of preferences, motivation and outcomes of importance in patients with advanced cancer.
Co-Investigators: Dr A. Byrne (PI), Dr D. Wasley, Dr R. van Deursen, Dr A. Nelson, Dr N. Gale, Dr S. Enright, Mr G. Griffiths
Project Lead: No
Total Project Funding: £29,955
Source of Funding: Tenovus Innovation Grant |
Can community supported exercise benefit subjective wellbeing, physical activity levels and abilities in people with Huntington’s disease?
Co-Investigators: Dr M. Busse (PI), Prof. A. Rosser, Dr H. Dawes, Dr L. Quinn, Dr D. Wasley, Dr S. Simpson, Dr R. van Deursen
Project Lead: No
Total Project Funding: £151,653
Source of Funding: Research Funding Scheme (RFS) Health Research Award (WG) |
Investigating the health related links between diet, nutrition and physical activity in children and young people from Black and Ethnic Minority communities
Co-Investigators: Dr D. Wasley
Project Lead: Yes
Total Project Funding: £9,966
Source of Funding: Cymorth Research Grant |
Identification of and overcoming barriers to physical activity within Black and Ethnic Minority communities in South Cardiff for children aged 12-16 years
Co-Investigators: Dr D. Wasley
Project Lead: Yes
Total Project Funding: £15,000
Source of Funding: Cymorth Research Grant |
Identification and overcoming barriers to physical activity within Black and Ethnic Minority Communities in South Cardiff for children aged 0-11 years
Co-Investigators: Dr D. Wasley
Project Lead: Yes
Total Project Funding: £5,000
Source of Funding: Cymorth Research Grant |
