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Effect of an antipronation foot orthosis on ankle and subtalar kinematics (2012)
Journal Article
ankle and subtalar kinematics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(12), 2384-2391. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e318265df1d

Introduction/Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the effect of an antipronation foot orthosis on motion of the heel relative to the leg and explore the individual contributions of the ankle and subtalar joints to this effect. Methods: Five... Read More about Effect of an antipronation foot orthosis on ankle and subtalar kinematics.

Eye tracking infants : investigating the role of attention during learning on recognition memory (2012)
Journal Article
Taylor, G., & Herbert, J. (2013). Eye tracking infants : investigating the role of attention during learning on recognition memory. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 54(1), 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/sjop.12002

In the present study, eye tracker methodology was used to explore whether there were age-related changes in the focus of infant attention during a learning event and subsequent recognition memory for event features. Six- and 9-month old infants watch... Read More about Eye tracking infants : investigating the role of attention during learning on recognition memory.

Analysis of CT acquisition parameters suitable for use in SPECT/CT : a free-response receiver operating characteristic study (2012)
Journal Article
Thompson, J., Hogg, P., Szczepura, K., & Manning, D. (2012). Analysis of CT acquisition parameters suitable for use in SPECT/CT : a free-response receiver operating characteristic study. Radiography, 18(4), 238-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2012.05.004

Purpose

This dose optimisation free-response receiver operating characteristic (FROC) study compares the diagnostic performance of 8 CT acquisition parameter settings suitable for use with diagnostic quality SPECT/CT systems. Observers were requi... Read More about Analysis of CT acquisition parameters suitable for use in SPECT/CT : a free-response receiver operating characteristic study.

Bernstein’s levels of construction of movements applied to upper limb prosthetics (2012)
Journal Article
applied to upper limb prosthetics. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 24(2), 67-76

This article addresses the neuromotor control processes underlying the use of an upper limb prosthesis. Knowledge of these processes is used to make recommendations as to how prostheses and prosthesis training should develop to advance the functional... Read More about Bernstein’s levels of construction of movements applied to upper limb prosthetics.

Event-based analysis of free-living behaviour (2012)
Journal Article
Granat, M. (2012). Event-based analysis of free-living behaviour. Physiological Measurement, 33(11), 1785-1800. https://doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/33/11/1785

The quantification of free-living physical activities is important in understanding how physical activity and sedentary behaviour impact on health and also on how interventions might modify free-living behaviour to enhance health. Quantification, and... Read More about Event-based analysis of free-living behaviour.

ROCView : prototype software for data collection in jackknife alternative free-response receiver operating characteristic analysis (2012)
Journal Article
Thompson, J., Hogg, P., Thompson, S., Manning, D., & Szczepura, K. (2012). ROCView : prototype software for data collection in jackknife alternative free-response receiver operating characteristic analysis. British Journal of Radiology, 85, 1320-1326. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/99497945

ROCView has been developed as an image display and response capture (IDRC) solution to image display and consistent recording of reader responses in relation to the free-response receiver operating characteristic paradigm. A web-based solution to IDR... Read More about ROCView : prototype software for data collection in jackknife alternative free-response receiver operating characteristic analysis.

Self-soothing after trauma (2012)
Journal Article
Beaumont, E. (2012). Self-soothing after trauma. Healthcare counselling and psychotherapy journal, 12(3), 18-22

Individuals who have been involved
in a traumatic experience often feel
significant levels of shame and/or guilt.
Whilst cognitive behaviour therapy
(CBT) may be effective in reducing other
symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), the... Read More about Self-soothing after trauma.

Footwear in classical ballet : A study of pressure distribution and related foot injury in the adolescent dancer (2012)
Journal Article
Pearson, S., & Whitaker, A. (2012). Footwear in classical ballet : A study of pressure distribution and related foot injury in the adolescent dancer. Journal of dance medicine & science, 16(2), 51-56

This study explores the relationship between dance shoe type and foot pressure characteristics. During adolescence, while the foot is still developing, limiting focal pressure on the feet may help reduce the risk of injury. In order to "condition" th... Read More about Footwear in classical ballet : A study of pressure distribution and related foot injury in the adolescent dancer.

Stance phase mechanical characterization of transtibial prostheses distal to the socket : a review (2012)
Journal Article
Major, M., Kenney, L., Twiste, M., & Howard, D. (2012). Stance phase mechanical characterization of transtibial prostheses distal to the socket : a review. Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 49(6), 815-830. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.06.0108

Achieving the required functionality of a trans-tibial prosthesis during the stance phase
of gait (e.g., shock absorption, close to normal roll-over characteristics, and smooth
transition into swing) depends on the “Amputee Independent Prosthesis P... Read More about Stance phase mechanical characterization of transtibial prostheses distal to the socket : a review.

The affect of loading on kinematic and kinetic variables during the mid-thigh clean pull (2012)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Udall, R., & Jones, P. (2012). The affect of loading on kinematic and kinetic variables during the mid-thigh clean pull. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(5), 1208-1214. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182510827n

The ability to develop high levels of muscular power is considered a fundamental component for many different sporting activities; however, the load that elicits peak power still remains controversial. The primary aim of this study was to determine a... Read More about The affect of loading on kinematic and kinetic variables during the mid-thigh clean pull.

Citation analysis as a measure of article quality, journal influence and individual researcher performance (2012)
Journal Article
Nightingale, J., & Marshall, G. (2012). Citation analysis as a measure of article quality, journal influence and individual researcher performance. Radiography, 18(2), 60-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2011.10.044

The research-related performance of universities, as well as that of individual researchers, is increasingly evaluated through the use of objective measures, or metrics, which seek to support or in some cases even replace more traditional methods of... Read More about Citation analysis as a measure of article quality, journal influence and individual researcher performance.

A comparison of maximal squat strength and 5-, 10-, and 20-meter sprint times, in athletes and recreationally trained men (2012)
Journal Article
comfort, P., bullock, N., & Pearson, S. (2012). A comparison of maximal squat strength and 5-, 10-, and 20-meter sprint times, in athletes and recreationally trained men

The purpose of this study was to identify whether there was a relationship between relative strength during a 1 repetition maximum (1RM) back squat and 5-, 10-, and 20-m sprint performances in both trained athletes and recreationally trained individu... Read More about A comparison of maximal squat strength and 5-, 10-, and 20-meter sprint times, in athletes and recreationally trained men.

Validity, practical utility, and reliability of the activPAL in preschool children (2012)
Journal Article
activPAL in preschool children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(4), 761-768. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31823b1dc7

Purpose: With the increasing global prevalence of childhood obesity, it is important to have appropriate measurement tools for investigating factors (e.g.,sedentary time) contributing to positive energy balance in early childhood. For preschool child... Read More about Validity, practical utility, and reliability of the activPAL in preschool children.

The effects of transverse rotation angle on compression and effective lever arm of prosthetic feet during simulated stance (2012)
Journal Article
Major, M., Howard, D., Jones, R., & Twiste, M. (2012). The effects of transverse rotation angle on compression and effective lever arm of prosthetic feet during simulated stance. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 36(2), 231-235. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364611435996

Background and Aim: Unlike sagittal plane prosthesis alignment, few studies have observed the effects of transverse plane alignment on gait and prosthesis behaviour. Changes in transverse plane rotation angle will rotate the points of loading on the... Read More about The effects of transverse rotation angle on compression and effective lever arm of prosthetic feet during simulated stance.

Occurrence of fatigue during sets of static squat jumps at a variety of loads (2012)
Journal Article
Thomasson, M., & Comfort, P. (2012). Occurrence of fatigue during sets of static squat jumps at a variety of loads. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(3), 677-683. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822a61b5

Thomasson, ML and Comfort, P. Occurrence of fatigue during
sets of static squat jumps performed at a variety of loads.
J Strength Cond Res 26(3): 677–683, 2012—Research has
identified that the optimal power load for static squat jumps
(with no cou... Read More about Occurrence of fatigue during sets of static squat jumps at a variety of loads.

Are changes in maximal squat strength during pre-season training reflected in sprint performance in rugby league players? (2012)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Haigh, A., & Matthews, M. (2012). Are changes in maximal squat strength during pre-season training reflected in sprint performance in rugby league players?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(3), 772-776. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822a5cbf

Comfort, P, Haigh, A, and Matthews, MJ. Are changes in
maximal squat strength during preseason training reflected in
changes in sprint performance in rugby league players?
J Strength Cond Res 26(3): 772–776, 2012—Because
previous research has show... Read More about Are changes in maximal squat strength during pre-season training reflected in sprint performance in rugby league players?.

'My feet - visible, but ignored . . . ' A qualitative study of foot care for people with rheumatoid arthritis (2012)
Journal Article
Williams, A., & Graham, A. (2012). 'My feet - visible, but ignored . . . ' A qualitative study of foot care for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 26(10), 952-959. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215511434995

Objective: To explore patients’ experiences of foot problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis, from onset of symptoms to being provided with foot health interventions.
Design: A qualitative design was used with an interpretive phenomenological a... Read More about 'My feet - visible, but ignored . . . ' A qualitative study of foot care for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : the practitioner's perspective (2012)
Journal Article
Graham, A., Hammond, A., & Williams, A. (2012). Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : the practitioner's perspective. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(2), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-5-2

Background: Patient education is considered to be a key role for podiatrists in the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patient education has undoubtedly led to improved clinical outcomes, however no attempts have been made to opti... Read More about Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : the practitioner's perspective.

Children's memories about events relating to treatment for eye cancer : influence of age at loss of eye (2012)
Journal Article
Norgate, S., & Littleton, K. (2012). Children's memories about events relating to treatment for eye cancer : influence of age at loss of eye. Infant Mental Health Journal, 32(5), 563-577. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.20309

Treatment for Retinoblastoma frequently involves removal of at least one eye in the first five years. Variation in age of treatment leads to the assumption that children’s later verbal accessibility of early traumatic memories may vary, with some chi... Read More about Children's memories about events relating to treatment for eye cancer : influence of age at loss of eye.