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Can the anode heel effect be used to optimise radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiography? (2019)
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Mraity, H., England, A., Lanca, L., Hogg, P., Walton, L., & Thompson, J. (2020). Can the anode heel effect be used to optimise radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiography?. Radiography, 26(2), e103-e108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.11.094

Introduction: A study was conducted to determine whether the anode heel effect can be used to influence optimisation of radiation dose and image quality (IQ) for AP pelvis radiography. Methods: ATOM dosimetry phantom and an anthropomorp... Read More about Can the anode heel effect be used to optimise radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiography?.

Concurrent validity of two-dimensional video analysis of lower-extremity frontal plane of movement during multidirectional single-leg landing (2019)
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Alahmari, A., Herrington, L., & Jones, R. (2020). Concurrent validity of two-dimensional video analysis of lower-extremity frontal plane of movement during multidirectional single-leg landing. Physical Therapy in Sport, 42, 40-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.12.009

Objectives: Establish the concurrent validity between 2D video analysis and 3D motion analysis of frontal plane lower limb movements during multidirectional landing tasks. Design: Correlation study Setting: University Biomechanics laboratory... Read More about Concurrent validity of two-dimensional video analysis of lower-extremity frontal plane of movement during multidirectional single-leg landing.

How accuracy of foot-placement is affected by the size of the base of support and crutch support in stroke survivors and healthy adults (2019)
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van der Veen, S., Hammerbeck, U., & Hollands, K. (2020). How accuracy of foot-placement is affected by the size of the base of support and crutch support in stroke survivors and healthy adults. Gait & Posture, 76, 224-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.12.007

Background The high prevalence of falls due to trips and slips following stroke may signify difficulty controlling balance and adjusting foot-placement in response to the environment. We know very little about how controlling foot-placement is affec... Read More about How accuracy of foot-placement is affected by the size of the base of support and crutch support in stroke survivors and healthy adults.

The importance of considering trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder : considerations and clinical recommendations (2019)
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Allely, C., & Faccini, L. (2020). The importance of considering trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder : considerations and clinical recommendations. Journal of Forensic Practice, 22(1), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFP-11-2019-0049

Purpose The area of trauma in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is an important area given the substantial rates of abuse endured by these individuals. However, there are issues with the identification of trauma, understanding how it is perceived, a... Read More about The importance of considering trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder : considerations and clinical recommendations.

Initial single centre experiences of a radiographer advanced practitioner led nephrostomy exchange programme (2019)
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Hoddes, R., Hattab, A., & England, A. (2020). Initial single centre experiences of a radiographer advanced practitioner led nephrostomy exchange programme. Radiography, 26(2), 163-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.11.091

PURPOSE: To evaluate the technical success, radiation dose, complications and costs from the introduction of a radiographer-led nephrostomy exchange service. METHODS: Post-graduate qualified interventional radiographers with several years’ exper... Read More about Initial single centre experiences of a radiographer advanced practitioner led nephrostomy exchange programme.

‘Eating to survive’ : a qualitative analysis of factors influencing food choice and eating behaviour in a food-insecure population (2019)
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Puddephatt, J., Keenan, G., Fielden, A., Reaves, D., Halford, J., & Hardman, C. (2020). ‘Eating to survive’ : a qualitative analysis of factors influencing food choice and eating behaviour in a food-insecure population. Appetite, 147, 104547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2019.104547

Food insecurity affects approximately 8.4 million people in the UK, one of the worst levels in Europe. Food insecurity is associated with poor diet quality and obesity; however, the drivers of this relationship are unclear. This study used a qualitat... Read More about ‘Eating to survive’ : a qualitative analysis of factors influencing food choice and eating behaviour in a food-insecure population.

Contribution of eccentric strength to cutting performance in female soccer players (2019)
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Jones, P., Dos'Santos, T., McMahon, J., & Graham-Smith, P. (2019). Contribution of eccentric strength to cutting performance in female soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003433

The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of eccentric strength to performance of a 70-90° cutting task (CUT) (time to complete: 5 m approach, 70-90° cut, 3 m exit). Nineteen female soccer players (mean ± SD age, height and mass; 21.6 ± 4... Read More about Contribution of eccentric strength to cutting performance in female soccer players.

Exploring the practical knowledge of eccentric resistance training in high-performance strength and conditioning practitioners (2019)
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Harden, M., Bruce, C., Wolf, A., Hicks, K., & Howatson, G. (2020). Exploring the practical knowledge of eccentric resistance training in high-performance strength and conditioning practitioners. International journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 15(1), 41-52. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954119891154

Habitual use of eccentric exercise has been recognised to increase strength and power; however, the current body of knowledge has limited potential to understand the application of such resistance training in athletic populations. In order to develop... Read More about Exploring the practical knowledge of eccentric resistance training in high-performance strength and conditioning practitioners.

Dose optimisation in paediatric radiography - using regression models to investigate the relative impact of acquisition factors on image quality and radiation dose (2019)
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Ali, M., Hogg, P., & England, A. (2019). Dose optimisation in paediatric radiography - using regression models to investigate the relative impact of acquisition factors on image quality and radiation dose. Physica Medica, 68, 61-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmp.2019.10.034

Objective: To investigate the optimum pelvis X-ray acquisition factors for a 10-year-old child. Secondly, to evaluate the impact of each acquisition factor on image quality (IQ) and radiation dose. Method: Images were acquired using a pelvis phan... Read More about Dose optimisation in paediatric radiography - using regression models to investigate the relative impact of acquisition factors on image quality and radiation dose.

Sedation AND Weaning In Children (SANDWICH) : protocol for a cluster randomised stepped wedge trial. (2019)
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Blackwood, B., Agus, A., Boyle, R., Clarke, M., Hemming, K., Jordan, J., …Walsh, T. (2019). Sedation AND Weaning In Children (SANDWICH) : protocol for a cluster randomised stepped wedge trial. BMJ Open, 9, e031630. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031630

Introduction: Weaning from ventilation is a complex process involving several stages that include recognition of patient readiness to begin the weaning process; steps to reduce ventilation while optimising sedation in order not to induce distress; an... Read More about Sedation AND Weaning In Children (SANDWICH) : protocol for a cluster randomised stepped wedge trial..

Comparison of countermovement jump–derived reactive strength index modified and underpinning force-time variables between super league and championship rugby league players (2019)
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McMahon, J., Jones, P., & Comfort, P. (2019). Comparison of countermovement jump–derived reactive strength index modified and underpinning force-time variables between super league and championship rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003380

The countermovement jump (CMJ) is regularly tested in rugby league (RL), with recent work reporting reactive strength index modified (RSImod) to distinguish between levels of play. Differences in CMJ-derived RSImod and underpinning force-time variabl... Read More about Comparison of countermovement jump–derived reactive strength index modified and underpinning force-time variables between super league and championship rugby league players.

The use of the gait profile score and gait variable score in individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (2019)
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Angélica de Souza, M., Cezarani, A., Aparecida da Silva Lizzi, E., Barroso de Queiroz Davoli, G., Márcia Mattiello, S., Jones, R., & Cláudia Mattiello-Sverzut, A. (2020). The use of the gait profile score and gait variable score in individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Journal of Biomechanics, 98, 109485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109485

Therapeutic gait interventions for individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) should be based on understanding how movement of the individual is affected and whether different clusters of individuals, determined by clinical severity, differ.... Read More about The use of the gait profile score and gait variable score in individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The reliability of an Achilles tendon infrared image analysis method (2019)
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Herrington, L., Oliver, B., Munro, A., & Gerald, S. (2019). The reliability of an Achilles tendon infrared image analysis method. Thermology international, 29(4), 136-145

INTRODUCTION: Prior to utilising smartphone-based thermal imaging for clinical assessment of the Achilles tendon, the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the method of analysis must be established, with associated standard error of measurement... Read More about The reliability of an Achilles tendon infrared image analysis method.

A 10% increase in step rate improves running kinematics and clinical outcomes in runners with patellofemoral pain at 4 weeks and 3 months (2019)
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Bramah, C., Preece, S., Gill, N., & Herrington, L. (2019). A 10% increase in step rate improves running kinematics and clinical outcomes in runners with patellofemoral pain at 4 weeks and 3 months. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 47(14), 3406-3413. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546519879693

Background: Aberrant frontal plane hip and pelvis kinematics have been frequently observed in runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Gait retaining interventions have been shown to improve running kinematics and may therefore be beneficial in runner... Read More about A 10% increase in step rate improves running kinematics and clinical outcomes in runners with patellofemoral pain at 4 weeks and 3 months.

Identifying opportunities for engaging the ‘community’ in local alcohol decision-making : a literature review and synthesis (2019)
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McGrath, M., Reynolds, J., Smolar, M., Hare, S., Ogden, M., Popay, J., …Egan, M. (2019). Identifying opportunities for engaging the ‘community’ in local alcohol decision-making : a literature review and synthesis. International Journal of Drug Policy, 74, 193-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2019.09.020

Introduction Engaging communities in actions to reduce alcohol harms has been identified as an international priority. While there exist recommendations for community engagement within alcohol licensing legislation, there is limited understanding... Read More about Identifying opportunities for engaging the ‘community’ in local alcohol decision-making : a literature review and synthesis.

Evidence-based radiography : a new methodology or the systematisation of an old practice? (2019)
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Abrantes, A., Ribeiro, L., da Silva, C., England, A., Azevedo, K., Almeida, R., & Canha Reis, M. (2020). Evidence-based radiography : a new methodology or the systematisation of an old practice?. Radiography, 26(2), 127-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.09.010

Introduction: Evidence based radiography (EBR) is the logical development of evidence based practice applied to radiography. The aim of this study was to investigate the opinion of a cohort of Portuguese radiographers in Southern Portugal working... Read More about Evidence-based radiography : a new methodology or the systematisation of an old practice?.

Evaluation of the effects of prescribing gait complexity using several fluctuating timing imperatives (2019)
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fluctuating timing imperatives. Journal of Motor Behavior, 52(5), 570-577. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222895.2019.1654971

Variability in the timing of walking patterns has a complex mathematical structure (fractality). Fractality of gait can reflect health,so practicing walking with specific temporal coordination could be helpful for various group... Read More about Evaluation of the effects of prescribing gait complexity using several fluctuating timing imperatives.

A systematic review of incubator-based neonatal radiography : what does the evidence say? (2019)
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Tugwell, J., & England, A. (2020). A systematic review of incubator-based neonatal radiography : what does the evidence say?. Radiography, 26(2), 167-173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.09.009

Objectives This systematic review aimed to explore the impact of incubator design (canopy, mattress, and mattress support) on neonatal imaging in terms of imaging technique, radiation dose and image quality. Key Findings A systematic lite... Read More about A systematic review of incubator-based neonatal radiography : what does the evidence say?.