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.

Investigation of the podiatric model of foot biomechanics
Thesis
Jarvis, H. Investigation of the podiatric model of foot biomechanics. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract Background: Understanding the biomechanical function of the normal human foot is essential so to be able to determine the parameters of what is the abnormal or pathological foot. The current model used in podiatry to describe the normal bio... Read More about Investigation of the podiatric model of foot biomechanics.

An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people
Thesis
Prior, Y. An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people. (Thesis). Keele University

Self-care restriction is proposed in the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning (ICF) as an important functional consequence of health conditions. In contrast to traditional approaches which focus only on an individua... Read More about An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people.

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.

Characterising the biomechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue under the conditions of simulated gait
Thesis
Parker, D. Characterising the biomechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue under the conditions of simulated gait. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The plantar soft tissue at the heel and ball of the foot provide the interface between the body and the ground. This tissue is adapted to attenuate large amounts of energy during impact (heel strike) and to become rigid under continuous loading (stan... Read More about Characterising the biomechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue under the conditions of simulated gait.