Outputs (161)

The applicability of ultrasound imaging in the assessment of dynamic patella tracking: a preliminary investigation (2008)
Journal Article
Herrington, L., & Pearson, S. (2008). The applicability of ultrasound imaging in the assessment of dynamic patella tracking: a preliminary investigation. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 15, 125-127

The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of muscle stimulation of the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO) and Vastus Laterialis (VL) muscles on patella position in-vivo assessed by ultrasound scanning. Also to assess the reliability of the techn... Read More about The applicability of ultrasound imaging in the assessment of dynamic patella tracking: a preliminary investigation.

Anterior translation at the glenohumeral joint: A cause of axillary artery compression? (2008)
Journal Article
Stapleton, C., & Herrington, L. (2008). Anterior translation at the glenohumeral joint: A cause of axillary artery compression?. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546507309314

Background: Lesions to the axillary artery are reported in overhead athletes. One speculated cause is repeated transient compression by the humeral head due to excessive laxity at the glenohumeral joint. Hypotheses: (1) Anterior translation of the... Read More about Anterior translation at the glenohumeral joint: A cause of axillary artery compression?.

Sonographic evaluation of the axillary artery during simulated overhead throwing position (2008)
Journal Article
Stapleton, C., Herrington, L., & George, K. (2008). Sonographic evaluation of the axillary artery during simulated overhead throwing position. Physical Therapy in Sport, 9(3), 126-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2008.06.009

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine changes in axillary artery diameter and peak systolic velocity in asymptomatic individuals during upper limb positioning commonly used to assess vascular pathology in athletes. Design: Repeated meas... Read More about Sonographic evaluation of the axillary artery during simulated overhead throwing position.

Thinking through sexuality (2008)
Journal Article
Hicks, S. (2008). Thinking through sexuality. Journal of Social Work, 8(1), 65-82. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017307084740

Summary: This article is a discussion piece on the idea of ‘sexuality’ within social work. The author discusses dominant models of sexuality – including those within anti-discriminatory practice theory – before going on to raise a number of proble... Read More about Thinking through sexuality.

Gender role models...who needs 'em?! (2008)
Journal Article
Hicks, S. (2008). Gender role models...who needs 'em?!. Qualitative Social Work, 7(1), 43-59. https://doi.org/10.1177/1473325007086415

This article examines the use of socialization theory in social workers’ considerations of child development. The author analyses assessments of lesbians and gay men who applied to foster or adopt children, in order to demonstrate social workers’ rel... Read More about Gender role models...who needs 'em?!.

What does social work desire? (2008)
Journal Article
Hicks, S. (2008). What does social work desire?. Social Work Education, 27(2), 131-137. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470701709451

This shorter discussion piece examines the ways in which sexuality is theorised within social work. The author briefly analyses a dominant version of sexuality theory found in anti-discriminatory practice, before going on to suggest an alternative... Read More about What does social work desire?.

Undertaking a systematic review: the road to successful completion (2008)
Journal Article
Yorke, J., & Fleming, S. (2008). Undertaking a systematic review: the road to successful completion. Journal of Research in Nursing, 13(4), 282-298. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987108093527

The systematic review is an important research method that allows for the critical analysis of the results from a range of existing studies to answer research questions. The findings can be used to inform clinical decisions, as well as the develop... Read More about Undertaking a systematic review: the road to successful completion.

Undertaking a systematic review: the road to successful completion (2008)
Journal Article
Yorke, J., & Fleming, S. (2008). Undertaking a systematic review: the road to successful completion. Journal of Research in Nursing, 13(4), 282-298. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987108093527

The systematic review is an important research method that allows for the critical analysis of the results from a range of existing studies to answer research questions. The findings can be used to inform clinical decisions, as well as the develop... Read More about Undertaking a systematic review: the road to successful completion.

The objects of transformation in higher education (2008)
Journal Article
Hall, M. (2008). The objects of transformation in higher education. Social Dynamics, 34(1), 74-85. https://doi.org/10.1080/02533950802078962

This paper reviews the purposes of higher education in South Africa through to lens the 1997 Education White Paper. It is argued that, while the principles of the White Paper have shaped the development of the higher education system over the followi... Read More about The objects of transformation in higher education.

A reflective analysis of the development of a regional workplace health strategy in the North West of England (2008)
Journal Article
Dooris, M., Dugdill, L., & Sedgley, L. (2008). A reflective analysis of the development of a regional workplace health strategy in the North West of England. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 1(3), 209-218. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538350810926552

Purpose – This paper sets out to provide an overview of the development processes, key drivers and the impact of a workplace health strategy developed in the North West of England, between 2005 and 2007. The strategy is led by a Regional Workplace... Read More about A reflective analysis of the development of a regional workplace health strategy in the North West of England.