A5024236889- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sports Performance and Training
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Physical Activity and Health
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
University of Hull
2016-2025
Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
2019-2021
The University of Sydney
2012-2018
Children's Hospital at Westmead
2016-2017
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
2016-2017
Sports Medicine Australia
2013
British Columbia Institute of Technology
2006
University of British Columbia
2006
University of Portsmouth
2004
To establish reference values for isometric strength of 12 muscle groups and flexibility 13 joint movements in 1,000 children adults investigate the influence demographic anthropometric factors.A standardized reliable protocol hand-held fixed dynamometry ankle, knee, hip, elbow, shoulder musculature as well goniometry shoulder, cervical spine was performed an observational study investigating healthy male female participants aged 3-101 years. Correlation multiple regression analyses were to...
To generate a reference dataset of commonly performed functional outcome measures in 1,000 children and adults investigate the influence demographic, anthropometric, strength, flexibility characteristics.Twelve were collected from healthy individuals aged 3-101 years: 6-minute walk test, 30-second chair stand timed stairs long jump, vertical choice stepping reaction time, balance (Star Excursion Balance Test, tandem stance eyes open closed, single-leg closed), dexterity (9-hole peg...
Introduction Many people fail to meet physical activity guidelines. One possible solution is wearable technology. Yet it unclear if popular devices such as the Apple Watch can accurately measure intensity, which a cornerstone of We developed bespoke app based on use relative intensity (%HRR), with aim determine measures ‘moderate’ more compared native Activity app, using % oxygen consumption reserve (%VO 2 R) criterion. Methods Seventy-four participants (18–65 years) attended laboratory...
We investigated the biological systems involved in maintaining equilibrium during unstable and perturbed conditions 39 healthy older women estimated annual difference performance across age spectrum using regression. The largest occurred when somatosensory system received inaccurate feedback visual input was removed. With age, weight distribution became asymmetric at onset of backwards perturbations, possibly preparation for executing a stepping strategy. When one sensory challenged,...
Computerized dynamic posturography with the EquiTest is an objective technique for measuring postural strategies under challenging static and conditions. As part of a diagnostic assessment, early detection deficits important so that appropriate targeted interventions can be prescribed. The Sensory Organization Test (SOT) on determines individual's use sensory systems (somatosensory, visual, vestibular) are responsible control. Somatosensory visual input altered by calibrated sway-referenced...
Physiotherapists routinely prescribe the use of two different early walking aids (EWAs) to individuals who have recently undergone unilateral transtibial amputation. No research date has investigated kinematic gait patterns amputees with an EWA during rehabilitation. The aim current RCT study was compare when EWAs and whether either provided patients greater benefits.Patients were randomly assigned into one groups, group using Amputee Mobility Aid another Pneumatic Post-Amputation Aid, prior...
This study examined the longitudinal changes in generic health-related quality of life (QOL), prosthesis-related QOL, falls efficacy, and walking speed men with lower-limb amputations up to 6 months following discharge from rehabilitation.Seven male unilateral transtibial amputees completed Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire, Modified Falls Efficacy Scale at 1, 3, postdischarge rehabilitation.Walking was also recorded objectively...
Stair walking relies on concentric contraction of the ankle plantarflexor and knee extensor muscles, which are either absent or weakened in transtibial amputees. As a result risk falling is increased this population. The aim study was to compare gait patterns amputee fallers non-fallers during stair ascent. Eleven participants (fallers = 6; 5) walked along 3-m walkway ascended three-step staircase with handrails, at their self-selected pace, while three-dimensional kinematic data were...
Abstract Background The aim of the study was to identify whether a standard supervised exercise programme (SEP) for patients with intermittent claudication improved specific measures functional performance including balance. Methods A prospective observational performed at single tertiary vascular centre. Patients symptomatic (Rutherford grades 1–3) were recruited study. Participants assessed baseline (before SEP) and 3, 6 12 months afterwards markers lower-limb ischaemia (treadmill walking...