A preliminary investigation into a qualitative assessment tool to identify athletes with high knee abduction moments during cutting : Cutting Movement Assessment Score (CMAS) (2017)
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Jones, P., Donelon, T., & Dos'Santos, T. (2017). A preliminary investigation into a qualitative assessment tool to identify athletes with high knee abduction moments during cutting : Cutting Movement Assessment Score (CMAS). Professional strength & conditioning,

Given the limited accessibility of 3D motion analysis for injury screening of athletes, there is a need to develop a field-based screening tool to identify athletes with ‘at-risk’ cutting mechanics. The aim of this preliminary study was to assess the... Read More about A preliminary investigation into a qualitative assessment tool to identify athletes with high knee abduction moments during cutting : Cutting Movement Assessment Score (CMAS).

Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats (2017)
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Medeiros, F., Myskiw, J., Baptista, P., Neves, L., Martins, L., Izquierdo, I., …Mestriner, R. (2018). Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats. Neuroscience Letters, 665, 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2017.12.017

Cognitive demands can influence the adaptation of walking, a crucial skill to maintain body stability and prevent falls. Whilst previous research has shown emotional load tunes goal-directed movements, little attention has been given to this finding.... Read More about Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats.

The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study (2017)
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Webb, J., Twiste, M., Walton, L., & Hogg, P. (2018). The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study. Journal of Tissue Viability, 27(2), 90-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2017.12.001

Aim of the study To evaluate the effect of three sling fabrics on gluteal interface pressure whilst sitting in a population of wheelchair users and to compare these to data previously collected in a pilot study with a healthy population. Material... Read More about The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study.

Exploring the impact of hand movement delays and hand appearance on myoelectric prosthesis embodiment using immersive virtual reality (2017)
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Hodrien, A., Galpin, A., Roberts, D., & Kenney, L. (2017). Exploring the impact of hand movement delays and hand appearance on myoelectric prosthesis embodiment using immersive virtual reality. Annual review of cybertherapy and telemedicine (Print), 15,

Prosthesis embodiment, the feeling of a prosthesis being part of the user, is reported by some prosthesis users. Myoelectric prostheses are electrically powered which produce a delay with fixed and variable components. The latter introduces uncertain... Read More about Exploring the impact of hand movement delays and hand appearance on myoelectric prosthesis embodiment using immersive virtual reality.

Employer's management of employees affected by cancer (2017)
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Amir, Z., Popa, A., Tamminga, S., Munir, F., & de Boer, A. (2017). Employer's management of employees affected by cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(3), 681-684. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3998-8

Return to work (RTW) following treatment can be problematic for cancer survivors. Although some people affected by cancer are able to continue working, a greater proportion of these survivors end up unemployed, retire early or change jobs than those... Read More about Employer's management of employees affected by cancer.

Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study (2017)
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Birtwell, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2018). Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 18(1), 79-88. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12154

Aim/Purpose: Evidence suggests nonpharmacological therapies could improve quality of life in people with Alzheimer’s disease (Olazaran et al.,2010). This study aimed to explore attitudes to, and acceptability of,psychological support for people with... Read More about Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study.

Implication of free fatty acids in thrombin generation and fibrinolysis in vascular inflammation in Zucker rats and evolution with aging (2017)
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Walton, L. (2017). Implication of free fatty acids in thrombin generation and fibrinolysis in vascular inflammation in Zucker rats and evolution with aging. Frontiers in Physiology, 8(949), https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00949

Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) and aging are associated with modifications in blood coagulation factors, vascular inflammation, and increased risk of thrombosis. Objectives: Our aim was to determine concomitant changes in thrombin gene... Read More about Implication of free fatty acids in thrombin generation and fibrinolysis in vascular inflammation in Zucker rats and evolution with aging.

Time to revise our dialogue : how flat is the paediatric flatfoot? (2017)
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Morrison, S., McClymont, J., Price, C., & Nester, C. (2017). Time to revise our dialogue : how flat is the paediatric flatfoot?. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-017-0233-2

A recent systematic review of measures of foot development used the medial longitudinal arch profile as its primary indicator of development. A comparative analysis of existing studies was undertaken. This work confirmed changes with arch profile wer... Read More about Time to revise our dialogue : how flat is the paediatric flatfoot?.

The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability (2017)
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Cuthbert, M., Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., & Jones, P. (2017). The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(8), 2138-2144. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002346

The purpose of this study was to examine the application of the change of direction deficit (CODD) to a 90° cut test in order to examine whether CODD provides a unique evaluation of an individual’s cutting ability. Thirty-six male collegiate team–spo... Read More about The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability.

How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder (2017)
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Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder

On the occasion of Charles Manson's death, this blog analysed the coercive control exerted by Manson on his followers which resulted in them committing numerous murders upon his instructions but without him being present when they occurred. Factors i... Read More about How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder.

Design and development of a novel upper-limb cycling prosthesis (2017)
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Tiele, A., Soni-Sadar, S., Rowbottom, J., Patel, S., Mathewson, E., Pearson, S., …Hutchins, S. (2017). Design and development of a novel upper-limb cycling prosthesis. Bioengineering, 4(4), 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering4040089

The rise in popularity of the Paralympics in recent years has created a need for effective, low-cost sports-prosthetic devices for upper-limb amputees. There are various opportunities for lower-limb amputees to participate in cycling; however, ther... Read More about Design and development of a novel upper-limb cycling prosthesis.

Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices (2017)
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Dickinson, J., Filimonau, V., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Hibbert, F., Norgate, S., & Speed, C. (2017). Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 61(Part B), 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2017.11.004

This paper explores the use of mobile technology to enable lift-share in the leisure travel domain of camping tourism. Here mobile devices can connect a user community on the move undertaking non-routine trips and reveal temporal and spatial connecti... Read More about Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices.

Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom (2017)
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Allely, C., & Cooper, P. (2017). Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom. Journal of Law and Medicine, 25(1), 105-123

Concern has been highlighted in the literature regarding how juries and judges handle cases which involve a defendant with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The relatively little research on judicial perceptions or decision-making regarding individuals... Read More about Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom.

Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking : sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions (2017)
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properties, boundary and loading conditions. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 17(2), 559-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10237-017-0978-3

The objective of this study was to develop and validate a subject-specific framework for modelling the human foot. This was achieved by integrating medical image-based finite element modelling, individualised multi-body musculoskeletal modelling... Read More about Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking : sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions.

A review of mammographic positioning image quality criteria for the craniocaudal projection (2017)
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Sweeney, R., Lewis, S., Hogg, P., & McEntee, M. (2017). A review of mammographic positioning image quality criteria for the craniocaudal projection. British Journal of Radiology, 91(1082), https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20170611

Detection of breast cancer is reliant on optimal breast positioning and the production of quality images. Two projections, the mediolateral (MLO) and craniocaudal (CC), are routinely performed. Determination of successful positioning and inclusion of... Read More about A review of mammographic positioning image quality criteria for the craniocaudal projection.

The effects of a four week jump-training program on frontal plane projection angle in female gymnasts (2017)
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Colclough, A., Munro, A., Herrington, L., McMahon, J., & Comfort, P. (2018). The effects of a four week jump-training program on frontal plane projection angle in female gymnasts. Physical Therapy in Sport, 30, 29-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.11.003

Objectives: To investigate the effects of a four week jump training program on frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) in young female gymnasts. Design: Intervention study, consisting of a four week jump training program performed for 15 minutes as... Read More about The effects of a four week jump-training program on frontal plane projection angle in female gymnasts.

Footwear interventions for foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis : a literature review (2017)
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Frecklington, M., Dalbeth, N., McNair, P., Gow, P., Williams, A., Carroll, M., & Rome, K. (2018). Footwear interventions for foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis : a literature review. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 47(6), 814-824. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.10.017

Objective: To conduct a literature review on the effectiveness of footwear on foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis. Methods: A search of the electronic databases Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, Sport... Read More about Footwear interventions for foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis : a literature review.

Performance of optimised prosthetic ankle designs that are based on a hydraulic variable displacement actuator (VDA) (2017)
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Gardiner, J., Bari, A., Kenney, L., Twiste, M., Moser, D., Zahedi, S., & Howard, D. (2017). Performance of optimised prosthetic ankle designs that are based on a hydraulic variable displacement actuator (VDA). IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 25(12), 2418-2426. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2017.2763999

Current energy storage and return (ESR) prosthetic feet only marginally reduce the cost of amputee locomotion compared to basic solid ankle cushioned heel (SACH) feet, possibly due to their lack of push-off at the end of stance. To our knowledge,... Read More about Performance of optimised prosthetic ankle designs that are based on a hydraulic variable displacement actuator (VDA).

A psycho-legal perspective on sexual offending in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2017)
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Creaby-Attwood, A., & Allely, C. (2017). A psycho-legal perspective on sexual offending in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 55, 72-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2017.10.009

It is important to consider whether there are innate vulnerabilities that increase the risk of an individual with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), predominantly those defendants with a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome, being charged and convicted... Read More about A psycho-legal perspective on sexual offending in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Challenges associated with x-ray imaging of stretcher-bound patients (2017)
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Tugwell, J., England, A., Hogg, P., & Legg, J. (2017). Challenges associated with x-ray imaging of stretcher-bound patients. Radiologic technology, 89(2), 159-172

Patients often arrive at imaging departments on stretchers, and in certain circumstances they must remain on the stretcher for the imaging examination to reduce the likelihood of exacerbating injuries. Imaging stretcher-bound patients can be challeng... Read More about Challenges associated with x-ray imaging of stretcher-bound patients.