How to build better fall detection technology : a search for characteristics unique to falls and methods to robustly evaluate performance (2020)
Thesis
Broadley, R. How to build better fall detection technology : a search for characteristics unique to falls and methods to robustly evaluate performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Falls can have severe consequences for older adults, such as bone fractures and long periods unable to get up from the ground, known as a long-lie. The capability to automatically detect falls would reduce long-lies through ensuring prompt arrival of... Read More about How to build better fall detection technology : a search for characteristics unique to falls and methods to robustly evaluate performance.

The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses
Thesis
Monk, A. (in press). The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Background: The majority of trans-radial myoelectric prosthesis users experience some level of difficulty and disruption in the control of their prosthesis everyday (1). Previous studies by Head (1) and Chadwell et al. (2) have suggested that the fit... Read More about The effect of socket design on the reliability of EMG signal transduction in trans-radial myoelectric prostheses.

Visuomotor behaviours during functional task performance with a myoelectric prosthesis
Thesis
Sobuh, M. Visuomotor behaviours during functional task performance with a myoelectric prosthesis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Myoelectric hand prostheses are controlled via electromyographic (EMG) signals measured at the residual forearm musculature. Active functional use requires control of force and motion of the prosthetic hand in the absence of proprioceptive and tactil... Read More about Visuomotor behaviours during functional task performance with a myoelectric prosthesis.

The effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on motor-cognitive interference during gait in people with foot drop following stroke
Thesis
McAdam, J. The effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on motor-cognitive interference during gait in people with foot drop following stroke. (Thesis). University of Salford

A stroke can impair both motor and cognitive functioning, reducing the automaticity of walking and increasing susceptibility to motor-cognitive interference (MCI). There is also some evidence of an association between susceptibility to MCI and the in... Read More about The effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on motor-cognitive interference during gait in people with foot drop following stroke.