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Effectiveness of a valgus knee brace on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking and stair climbing in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Thesis
Al-Zahrani, Y. Effectiveness of a valgus knee brace on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking and stair climbing in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

The knee is the joint which is most affected by osteoarthritis (OA). Knee OA is more
common in older individuals and occurs more in the medial than the lateral compartment.
When we stand, walk or climb stairs, our weight is transmitted through ou... Read More about Effectiveness of a valgus knee brace on biomechanical and clinical outcomes during walking and stair climbing in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

A biographical narrative study exploring mental ill health through the life course
Thesis
Collier, E. A biographical narrative study exploring mental ill health through the life course. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is about people with mental health problems who happen to be older, rather than older people with mental health problems. Health policy that has focused on older people as a category has maintained a narrow focus on recognising depressio... Read More about A biographical narrative study exploring mental ill health through the life course.

The work of Christa Wolf post-unification in the Light of the 'Deutsch-Deutscher Literaturstreit' and Wolf's Stasi revelations
Thesis

This thesis is an examination of the extent to which the work of Christa Wolf post-unification can be interpreted as Wolf's response to the attacks on her in the 'deutsch-deutscher Literaturstreit' of 1990 and to the negative publicity generated by h... Read More about The work of Christa Wolf post-unification in the Light of the 'Deutsch-Deutscher Literaturstreit' and Wolf's Stasi revelations.

An investigation into the relationship between rocker sole designs and alteration to lower limb kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during adult gait
Thesis
Aksenov, A. An investigation into the relationship between rocker sole designs and alteration to lower limb kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during adult gait. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
Intermittent claudication (IC) is a condition which affects people with peripheral arterial
disease in the lower limbs and causes calf muscle pain and limping due to the lack of blood
supply to the gastrocnemius muscle in particula... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between rocker sole designs and alteration to lower limb kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during adult gait.

GAT MAT: The adapted grip ability test template
Other
Jones, V., Hammond, A., & Prior, Y. (2013). GAT MAT: The adapted grip ability test template. Salford, UK

The GAT MAT was developed as part of the Adapted Grip Ability Test (GAT). This template enables standardisation of placing of test items during the Adapted GAT. The protocol for conducting the Adapted GAT is available in: Jones V, Hammond A, Prior Y... Read More about GAT MAT: The adapted grip ability test template.

Shoulder pain mapping for common shoulder disorders
Thesis
Bayam, L. Shoulder pain mapping for common shoulder disorders. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Background:
Pain mapping for specific disorders was described in the literature for face, back and hip
pain, but not for shoulder pain.
The aim of the study was to fill the gap in assessing patients as a whole for common
shoulder disorders, to... Read More about Shoulder pain mapping for common shoulder disorders.

Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity
Thesis
Sager, D. Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity. (Thesis). College of Health and Social Care

National policies (DoH, 2008; 2011) propose a clear role for GPs in responding to the increase in childhood obesity, despite a limited evidence base which would secure such an emphasis. Previous research has indicated multiple barriers to the engagem... Read More about Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity.

The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking
Thesis
Vik, P. The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis looked at the development of the role of the bank branch manager since the 1960s with the purpose of shedding light on the nature, drivers and impact of the transformation of British branch banking in this period. The analysis was based o... Read More about The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking.

Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes
Thesis
Chapman, J. Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
Foot ulceration and re-ulceration are a serious problem in people with diabetes as the outcome can be lower limb amputation, reducing quality of life and increasing mortality. The pathogenesis of foot ulceration is multifactorial with n... Read More about Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes.

The effectiveness of acupressure for the control and management of Chemotherapy-Related acute and delayed nausea: A randomized controlled trial
Journal Article

Context
Both positive and negative results have been reported in the literature from the use of acupressure at the P6 point, providing evidence of highly suggestive but not conclusive results.

Objectives
To clarify whether acupressure is effecti... Read More about The effectiveness of acupressure for the control and management of Chemotherapy-Related acute and delayed nausea: A randomized controlled trial.