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Simulating acceleration from stereophotogrammetry for medical device design (2009)
Journal Article
Tresadern, P., Thies, S., Kenney, L., Howard, D., Smith, C., Rigby, J., & Goulermas, J. (2009). Simulating acceleration from stereophotogrammetry for medical device design. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 131(6), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3118771

When designing a medical device based on lightweight accelerometers, the designer is faced with a number of questions in order to maximize performance while minimizing
cost and complexity: Where should the inertial unit be located? How many units ar... Read More about Simulating acceleration from stereophotogrammetry for medical device design.

Activity identification using body-mounted sensors — a review of classification techniques (2009)
Journal Article
Preece, S., Goulermas, J., Kenney, L., Howard, D., Meijer, K., & Crompton, R. (2009). Activity identification using body-mounted sensors — a review of classification techniques. Physiological Measurement, 30, R1-R33. https://doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/30/4/R01

With the advent of miniaturized sensing technology, which can be body-worn, it is nowpossible to collect and store data on different aspects of human movement under the conditions of free living. This technology has the potential to be used in automa... Read More about Activity identification using body-mounted sensors — a review of classification techniques.

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.

The effect of the impedance of a thin hydrogel electrode on sensation during functional electrical stimulation (2008)
Journal Article
Sha, N., Kenney, L., Heller, B., Barker, A., Howard, D., & Wang, W. (2008). The effect of the impedance of a thin hydrogel electrode on sensation during functional electrical stimulation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2007.07.012

Surface functional electrical stimulation results in stimulation of cutaneous receptors and discomfort. The degree of non-uniformity of current distribution in the cutaneous layers in the vicinity of the electrode may influence the sensation experien... Read More about The effect of the impedance of a thin hydrogel electrode on sensation during functional electrical stimulation.

An instance-based algorithm with auxiliary similarity information for the estimation of gait kinematics from wearable sensors. (2008)
Journal Article
Goulermas, J., Findlow, A., Nester, C., Liatsis, P., Zeng, X., Kenney, L., …Howard, D. (2008). An instance-based algorithm with auxiliary similarity information for the estimation of gait kinematics from wearable sensors. IEEE transactions on neural networks / a publication of the IEEE Neural Networks Council, 19(9), 1574-1582. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNN.2008.2000808

Wearable human movement measurement systems
are increasingly popular as a means of capturing human movement data in real-world situations. Previous work has attempted to estimate segment kinematics during walking fromfoot acceleration and angular ve... Read More about An instance-based algorithm with auxiliary similarity information for the estimation of gait kinematics from wearable sensors..

Rapid prototyping for functional electrical stimulation control (2008)
Journal Article
Tresadern, P., Thies, S., Kenney, L., Howard, D., & Goulermas, J. (2008). Rapid prototyping for functional electrical stimulation control. IEEE Pervasive Computing, 7(2), 62-69. https://doi.org/10.1109/MPRV.2008.35

Electrical muscle stimulators can help restore limb function following a neurological injury. However, complex neuromuscular stimulators need a straightforward software interface to simplify hardware programming and make patient care more efficient.... Read More about Rapid prototyping for functional electrical stimulation control.

A finite element model to identify electrode influence on current distribution in the skin (2008)
Journal Article
Sha, N., Kenney, L., Heller, B., Barker, A., Howard, D., & Moatamedi, M. (2008). A finite element model to identify electrode influence on current distribution in the skin. Artificial Organs, 32(8), 639-643. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.2008.00615.x

Discomfort experienced during surface functional electrical stimulation (FES) is thought to be partly a result of localised high current density in the skin underneath the stimulating electrode. This paper describes a finite element (FE) model to pre... Read More about A finite element model to identify electrode influence on current distribution in the skin.

The influence of gluteus maximus on transverse plane tibial rotation (2008)
Journal Article
Preece, S., Graham-Smith, P., Nester, C., Howard, D., Hermens, H., Herrington, L., & Bowker, P. (2008). The influence of gluteus maximus on transverse plane tibial rotation. Gait & Posture, 27, 616-621. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2007.08.007

There is a common clinical belief that transverse plane tibial rotation is controlled by the rearfoot. Although distal structures may influence the motion of the tibia, transverse plane tibial rotation could be determined by the proximal hip musculat... Read More about The influence of gluteus maximus on transverse plane tibial rotation.

In vitro study of foot kinematics using a dynamic walking cadaver model (2007)
Journal Article
Nester, C., Liu, A., Ward, E., Howard, D., Cocheba, J., Derrick, T., & Patterson, P. (2007). In vitro study of foot kinematics using a dynamic walking cadaver model. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(9), 1927-1937. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2006.09.008

There is a dearth of information on navicular, cuboid, cuneiform and metatarsal kinematics during walking and our objective was to study the kinematic contributions these bones might make to foot function. A dynamic cadaver model of walking was used... Read More about In vitro study of foot kinematics using a dynamic walking cadaver model.

Foot kinematics during walking measured using bone and surface mounted markers (2007)
Journal Article
Arndt, A., Nester, C., Howard, D., Liu, A., Wolf, P., Lundberg, A., …Lundgren, P. (2007). Foot kinematics during walking measured using bone and surface mounted markers. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(15), 3412-3423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2007.05.019

The aim was to compare kinematic data from an experimental foot model comprising four segments ((i) heel, (ii) navicular/cuboid (iii) medial forefoot, (iv) lateral forefoot), to the kinematics of the individual bones comprising each segment. The foot... Read More about Foot kinematics during walking measured using bone and surface mounted markers.

Predictive modelling of human walking over a complete gait cycle (2007)
Journal Article
Ren, L., Jones, R., & Howard, D. (2007). Predictive modelling of human walking over a complete gait cycle. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(7), 1567-1574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2006.07.017

An inverse dynamics multi-segment model of the body was combined with optimisation techniques to simulate normal walking in the sagittal plane on level ground. Walking is formulated as an optimal motor task subject to multiple constraints with minimi... Read More about Predictive modelling of human walking over a complete gait cycle.

Intrinsic foot kinematics measured in vivo during the stance phase of slow running (2007)
Journal Article
Arndt, A., Stacoff, A., Wolf, P., Nester, C., Liu, A., Jones, R., …Lundberg, A. (2007). Intrinsic foot kinematics measured in vivo during the stance phase of slow running. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(12), 2672-2678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2006.12.009

An accurate kinematic description of the intrinsic articulations of the foot during running has not previously been presented, primarily due to methodological limitations. An invasive method based upon reflective marker arrays mounted on intracortica... Read More about Intrinsic foot kinematics measured in vivo during the stance phase of slow running.

Invasive study of rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot kinematics during walking (2006)
Journal Article
Nester, C., Jones, R., Liu, A., Howard, D., Lundberg, A., Arndt, T., …Wolf, P. (2006). Invasive study of rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot kinematics during walking. Journal of Biomechanics, 39(Supp.1), S77. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9290%2806%2983195-7

There is a dearth of quality information on the kinematics of the mid and
forefoot during ambulation. We investigated the kinematics of the tibia, fibula,
talus, calcaneus, cuboid, navicular, medial cuneiform, first and fifth metatarsals
during wa... Read More about Invasive study of rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot kinematics during walking.

Intrinsic foot motion measured in vivo during barefoot running (2006)
Journal Article
Arndt, A., Wolf, P., Nester, C., Liu, A., Jones, R., Howard, D., …Lundberg, A. (2006). Intrinsic foot motion measured in vivo during barefoot running. Journal of Biomechanics, 39(Supp.1), S182. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9290%2806%2983644-4

Knowledge of the natural range of motion of individual skeletal segments in
the foot during running is necessary for the construction of appropriate stability
parameters in athletic footwear. Globally restricting intrinsic motion of the foot
may r... Read More about Intrinsic foot motion measured in vivo during barefoot running.

Intrinsic foot motion measured in vivo during barefoot running (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Arndt, A., Wolf, P., Nester, C., Liu, A., Jones, R., Howard, D., …Lundberg, A. (2006, July). Intrinsic foot motion measured in vivo during barefoot running. Presented at 5th World Congress of Biomechanics, Munich

Automated design of robust discriminant analysis classifier for foot pressure lesions using kinematic data (2005)
Journal Article
Goulermas, J., Findlow, A., Nester, C., Howard, D., & Bowker, P. (2005). Automated design of robust discriminant analysis classifier for foot pressure lesions using kinematic data. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 52(9), 1549-1562. https://doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2005.851519

In the recent years, the use of motion tracking systems for acquisition of functional biomechanical gait data, has received increasing interest due to the richness and accuracy of the measured kinematic information. However, costs frequently restrict... Read More about Automated design of robust discriminant analysis classifier for foot pressure lesions using kinematic data.

Finite element analysis of footwear and ground interaction (2005)
Journal Article
Sun, Z., Howard, D., & Moatamedi, M. (2005). Finite element analysis of footwear and ground interaction. Strain, 41(3), 113-117. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1305.2005.00205.x

Military boots are designed to prevent the soft tissue and skeletal structure of the feet from damage under heavy usage. Good slip-resistant tread patterns of the outer-sole are vital to minimise the risk or severity of slipping under demanding condi... Read More about Finite element analysis of footwear and ground interaction.

In vivo study of foot kinematics using a walking simulator (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Liu, A., Nester, C., Ward, E., Howard, D., Cocheba, J., Derrick, T., & Patterson, P. (2005, July). In vivo study of foot kinematics using a walking simulator. Presented at ISB XXth Congress-ASB 29th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio