Inertial sensor-based knee flexion/extension angle estimation (2009)
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Cooper, G., Sheret, I., McMillian, L., Siliverdis, K., Sha, N., Hodgins, D., …Howard, D. (2009). Inertial sensor-based knee flexion/extension angle estimation. Journal of Biomechanics, 42(16), 2678-2685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.08.004

A new method for estimating knee joint flexion/extension angles from segment acceleration and angular velocity data is described. The approach uses a combination of Kalman filters and biomechanical constraints based on anatomical knowledge. In contra... Read More about Inertial sensor-based knee flexion/extension angle estimation.

Working in the public sector : a case study of social services (2009)
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Coffey, M., Dugdill, L., & Tattersall, A. (2009). Working in the public sector : a case study of social services. Journal of Social Work, 9(4), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017309342177

Summary: This article explores working conditions and quality of life in social services. The article focuses on the qualitative findings generated throughout a phased study comprising: in-depth interviews (n = 8) used to develop an original question... Read More about Working in the public sector : a case study of social services.

Menstrual cycle variations in oestradiol and progesterone have no impact on in vivo medial gastrocnemius tendon mechanical properties (2009)
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Burgess, K., Pearson, S., & Onambélé, G. (2009). Menstrual cycle variations in oestradiol and progesterone have no impact on in vivo medial gastrocnemius tendon mechanical properties. Clinical Biomechanics, 24(6), 504-509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2009.03.011

Background: Tendon tissue contains oestrogen receptors and is therefore likely to be responsive to female sex hormones. Here we examine any effect of levels of female sex hormones associated with the menstrual cycle phase on corresponding tendon mech... Read More about Menstrual cycle variations in oestradiol and progesterone have no impact on in vivo medial gastrocnemius tendon mechanical properties.

The immediate effect of orthotic management on grip strength of patients with lateral epicondylosis (2009)
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Jafarian, F., Demneh, E., & Tyson, S. (2009). The immediate effect of orthotic management on grip strength of patients with lateral epicondylosis. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 39(6), 484-489. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2009.2988

Study design: Controlled laboratory study using a randomized crossover design. Objective: To determine the immediate effect of 3 common types of orthoses (2 elbow counterforce orthoses and a wrist splint) on grip strength in individuals with lateral... Read More about The immediate effect of orthotic management on grip strength of patients with lateral epicondylosis.

Tendon structural and mechanical properties do not differ between genders in a healthy community-dwelling elderly population (2009)
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Burgess, K., Pearson, S., Breen, L., & Onambélé, G. (2009). Tendon structural and mechanical properties do not differ between genders in a healthy community-dwelling elderly population. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 27(6), 820-825. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20811

Elderly women are reportedly at higher risk of falling than their male counterparts. Postural balance is highly associated with fall risk and is also correlated with tendon structural and mechanical properties. Gender differences in tendon properties... Read More about Tendon structural and mechanical properties do not differ between genders in a healthy community-dwelling elderly population.

Doctors need to ask if a child’s injury fits the explanation (2009)
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Rowland, A. (2009). Doctors need to ask if a child’s injury fits the explanation. Times (London),

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Rotator cuff tears in athletes (2009)
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Auplish, S., & Funk, L. (2009). Rotator cuff tears in athletes. British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 70(5), 271-275

A rotator cuff tear in the athlete is different to the classic, more common cuff tear in the elderly. It is either a traumatic or an overhead, overuse injury in high functional demand patients, so it requires more active and earlier intervention, sus... Read More about Rotator cuff tears in athletes.

Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties (2009)
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Burgess, K., Graham-Smith, P., & Pearson, S. (2009). Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 27(4), 510-516. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20768

Stretching is commonly used prior to exercise, as it is thought to reduce the risk of injury, and it is also used in the preconditioning of tendon grafts. As tendon properties have been shown to be different between genders, it is proposed that stret... Read More about Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties.

Assistive walking devices in nonambulant patients undergoing rehabilitation after stroke: the effects on functional mobility, walking impairments, and patients’ opinion (2009)
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walking impairments, and patients’ opinion. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 90(3), 475-479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2008.09.563

Objective: To assess the immediate effects of assistive walking devices on functional mobility, walking impairments, and patients’ opinions in nonambulant patients after stroke. Design: Randomized crossover trial. Setting: Inpatient rehabilitatio... Read More about Assistive walking devices in nonambulant patients undergoing rehabilitation after stroke: the effects on functional mobility, walking impairments, and patients’ opinion.

L-configuration re-attachment of distal biceps tendon rupture (2009)
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Charalambous, C., Gullett, T., Philips, N., Funk, L., & Ravenscroft, M. (2009). L-configuration re-attachment of distal biceps tendon rupture. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 91(2), 165-166. https://doi.org/10.1308/003588409X392063f

In distal biceps tendon ruptures, re-attachment to the radial tuberosity should ensure adequate tendon to bone contact for optimal healing.

Developing new community health roles : can reflective learning drive professional practice? (2009)
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Dugdill, L., Coffey, M., Coufopoulos, A., Byrne, K., & Porcellato, L. (2009). Developing new community health roles : can reflective learning drive professional practice?. Reflective Practice, 10(1), 121-130. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623940802652979

A variety of new non-professional roles, such as health trainers and community food workers, have evolved from recent UK public health policy developments. These roles predominantly operate in communities characterised by extreme social deprivatio... Read More about Developing new community health roles : can reflective learning drive professional practice?.

Electromyographic analysis of selected shoulder muscles during a rugby football tackle (2009)
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Herrington, L., & Horsley, I. (2009). Electromyographic analysis of selected shoulder muscles during a rugby football tackle. Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy and Technology, 1, 10-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-2555-1-10

Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that the incidence of shoulder injuries is increasing in rugby and the majority are related to the contact/tackle phase of play. However, no data currently exists that describes preparatory muscle activi... Read More about Electromyographic analysis of selected shoulder muscles during a rugby football tackle.

Does a tackling task effect shoulder joint position sense in rugby players? (2009)
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Herrington, L., Horsley, I., Whittaker, L., & Rolf, C. (2009). Does a tackling task effect shoulder joint position sense in rugby players?. Physical Therapy in Sport, 9(2), 67-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2008.01.001

Objective: To assess the effect of a simulated tackling task on shoulder joint position sense (JPS) in rugby players. The study also aimed to assess if differences in JPS occurred between mid range and end of range JPS, and if the tackling task had... Read More about Does a tackling task effect shoulder joint position sense in rugby players?.

Sonographic evaluation of the subclavian artery during thoracic outlet syndrome shoulder manoeuvres (2009)
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Stapleton, C., Herrington, L., & George, K. (2009). Sonographic evaluation of the subclavian artery during thoracic outlet syndrome shoulder manoeuvres. Manual Therapy, 14(1), 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2007.07.010

Clinical tests for vascular thoracic outlet syndrome (vTOS) generally incorporate shoulder horizontal flexion/extension (HF/HE), abduction (ABD) and external rotation (ER). The effect of these clinical tests on blood flow characteristics and the most... Read More about Sonographic evaluation of the subclavian artery during thoracic outlet syndrome shoulder manoeuvres.

2009 annual evidence update on stroke rehabilitation - mobility (2009)
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Tyson, S. (2009). 2009 annual evidence update on stroke rehabilitation - mobility

There is strong evidence that exercise and intensive tasks specific functional training can improve mobility after stroke (Van Peppen et al 2004, Van de Port et al 2007). Detail of interventions which can be operationalised to achieve these goals and... Read More about 2009 annual evidence update on stroke rehabilitation - mobility.

Designing a stress management intervention in social services (2009)
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Coffey, M., Dugdill, L., & Tattersall, A. (2009). Designing a stress management intervention in social services. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 2(2), 98-114. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538350910970192

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an evaluation of the design of a stress management intervention (rather than an evaluation of the implementation and outcomes of the programme). Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses data g... Read More about Designing a stress management intervention in social services.

What do acute stroke physiotherapists do? An exploration of the content of therapy in the UK (2009)
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Tyson, S., Connell, L., Lennon, S., & Busse, M. (2009). What do acute stroke physiotherapists do? An exploration of the content of therapy in the UK. Clinical Rehabilitation, 23(11), 1051-1055. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215509334837

Objective: To investigate the content of acute stroke physiotherapy to treat postural control and mobility problems. Design: Stroke physiotherapists recorded the interventions used to treat postural control and mobility during treatment sessions.... Read More about What do acute stroke physiotherapists do? An exploration of the content of therapy in the UK.

The psychometric properties and clinical utility of measures of walking and mobility in neurological conditions: A systematic review (2009)
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Tyson, S., & Connell, L. (2009). The psychometric properties and clinical utility of measures of walking and mobility in neurological conditions: A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 23(11), 1018-1033. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215509339004

Objective: To identify psychometrically robust and clinically feasible measures of walking and mobility in people with neurological conditions Data sources: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro and AMED. Review methods: Independent reviewers selected... Read More about The psychometric properties and clinical utility of measures of walking and mobility in neurological conditions: A systematic review.

How to measure balance activity in clinical practice. A systematic review of the psychometric properties and clinical utility of measurement tools in neurological conditions. (2009)
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Tyson, S., & Connell, L. (2009). How to measure balance activity in clinical practice. A systematic review of the psychometric properties and clinical utility of measurement tools in neurological conditions. Clinical Rehabilitation, 23(9), 824-840. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215509335018

Objective: To identify psychometrically robust and clinically feasible measurement tools of balance activity in people with neurological conditions to recommend for use in clinical practice. Data sources: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro and AMED.... Read More about How to measure balance activity in clinical practice. A systematic review of the psychometric properties and clinical utility of measurement tools in neurological conditions..

How many body locations need to be tested when assessing sensation after stroke? An investigation of redundancy in the Rivermead assessment of somato-sensory perception (2009)
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Tyson, S., & Busse, M. (2009). How many body locations need to be tested when assessing sensation after stroke? An investigation of redundancy in the Rivermead assessment of somato-sensory perception. Clinical Rehabilitation, 23, 91-95. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215508097296

Objective: Assessing sensation after stroke is time consuming. This study aimed to identify how many body locations need to be tested to establish whether sensation is ‘intact’, ‘impaired’ or ‘absent’ and to assess validity of that classification.... Read More about How many body locations need to be tested when assessing sensation after stroke? An investigation of redundancy in the Rivermead assessment of somato-sensory perception.