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Investigating effects of mechanical properties of trans-tibial prostheses on user performance (2008)
Journal Article
Major, M., Twiste, M., Kenney, L., & Howard, D. (2008). Investigating effects of mechanical properties of trans-tibial prostheses on user performance. Journal of Biomechanics, 41(S1), 416-416. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9290%2808%2970415-9

As the design of trans-tibial prostheses has
continued to advance, this has led to a wide range
of alternative commercially available modular
components, which when assembled comprise the
trans-tibial prosthesis.

Measurement system for the evaluation of alternating pressure redistribution mattresses using pressure relief index and tissue perfusion – a preliminary study (2008)
Journal Article
Twiste, M., & Rithalia, S. (2008). Measurement system for the evaluation of alternating pressure redistribution mattresses using pressure relief index and tissue perfusion – a preliminary study. Primary intention, 16(4), 192-198

Clinicians who are selecting dynamic support surfaces such as alternating pressure redistribution mattresses (APRMs) for the
prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are faced with commercial literature that predominantly reports on magnitudes of... Read More about Measurement system for the evaluation of alternating pressure redistribution mattresses using pressure relief index and tissue perfusion – a preliminary study.

Does transverse plane mechanical compliance affect amputee gait and in-socket forces? (2006)
Journal Article
Twiste, M., Nester, C., & Kenney, L. (2006). Does transverse plane mechanical compliance affect amputee gait and in-socket forces?. Journal of Biomechanics, 39(S1), 171

Transverse plane rotation in an amputee's residual-limb appears to be less
than in non-amputees [1,2]. However, it remains unclear firstly, to what extent
this is driven by the properties of the prosthesis, and secondly, whether this
has detriment... Read More about Does transverse plane mechanical compliance affect amputee gait and in-socket forces?.

Validation of the activPAL activity monitor in children with hemiplegic gait patterns resultant from cerebral palsy (2005)
Presentation / Conference
palsy. Presented at World Congress Interntional Society of Prosthetics and Prosthetics 2015, Lyon, France

Podium Presentation.
Background: Current investigation of treatment outcomes by clinicians is currently hampered by a lack of clinically viable tools. The use of activity monitors specifically validated for a population could help resolve this situ... Read More about Validation of the activPAL activity monitor in children with hemiplegic gait patterns resultant from cerebral palsy.

The effect of transverse rotation and longitudinal translation between prosthetic components during the gait of unilateral trans-tibial amputees (2004)
Thesis
Twiste, M. The effect of transverse rotation and longitudinal translation between prosthetic components during the gait of unilateral trans-tibial amputees. (Thesis). University of Salford

During stance phase of amputee gait, considerable forces are transmitted across the residual limb socket interface. These loads and associated gait patterns can be altered by introducing compliant elements into the prosthesis. However, previous studi... Read More about The effect of transverse rotation and longitudinal translation between prosthetic components during the gait of unilateral trans-tibial amputees.

A cam-displacement transducer device for measuring bi plane prosthetic motion (2004)
Journal Article
Twiste, M., Rithalia, S., & Kenney, L. (2004). A cam-displacement transducer device for measuring bi plane prosthetic motion. Medical Engineering and Physics, 26(4), 335-340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2004.01.002

An electromechanical system is described that comprises a cam and two linear displacement transducers for measuring
two-degree of freedom. This is aimed at quantifying the extent and pattern of both transverse rotation and longitudinal translation... Read More about A cam-displacement transducer device for measuring bi plane prosthetic motion.

Transverse rotation and longitudinal translation during prosthetic gait - a literature review (2003)
Journal Article
Twiste, M., & Rithalia, S. (2003). Transverse rotation and longitudinal translation during prosthetic gait - a literature review. Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 40(1), 9-18

Improved technology allows for more accurate gait
analysis to increase awareness of nonoptimized prosthetic gait
patterns and for the manufacture of sophisticated prosthetic
components to improve nonoptimized gait patterns. However,
prescriptions... Read More about Transverse rotation and longitudinal translation during prosthetic gait - a literature review.

The biomechanical effects of the inclusion of a torque absorber and type of knee units on trans-femoral amputee gait (2002)
Journal Article
Linden, M., Twiste, M., & Rithalia, S. (2002). The biomechanical effects of the inclusion of a torque absorber and type of knee units on trans-femoral amputee gait. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 26, 35-43

This paper reports on a pilot study
investigating the effects on the gait of two transfemoral
amputees of to the inclusion of a torque
absorber (TA) and its location relative to the
knee unit. Both subjects carried out gait tests
with a prosthes... Read More about The biomechanical effects of the inclusion of a torque absorber and type of knee units on trans-femoral amputee gait.