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The Effectiveness of Footwear and Other Removable Off-loading Devices in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review (2014)
Journal Article
Healy, A., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2014). The Effectiveness of Footwear and Other Removable Off-loading Devices in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review. Current Diabetes Reviews, 10(4), 215-230. https://doi.org/10.2174/1573399810666140918121438

Aim: To conduct a systematic review which examined the effectiveness of footwear and other removable off-loading devices as interventions for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers or the alteration of biomechanical factors associated with ulcer heali... Read More about The Effectiveness of Footwear and Other Removable Off-loading Devices in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review.

An MRI compatible loading device for the reconstruction of clinically relevant plantar pressure distributions and loading scenarios of the forefoot (2014)
Journal Article
Chatzistergos, P. E., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2014). An MRI compatible loading device for the reconstruction of clinically relevant plantar pressure distributions and loading scenarios of the forefoot. Medical Engineering and Physics, 36(9), 1205-1211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2014.06.006

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate a new MRI compatible loading device capable of reconstructing realistic loading scenarios of the human foot for research in the field of foot biomechanics. This device has two different configurations: one... Read More about An MRI compatible loading device for the reconstruction of clinically relevant plantar pressure distributions and loading scenarios of the forefoot.

3D reconstruction for 2D spinal ultrasound imaging: An overview (2014)
Journal Article
Deshpande, R., R, R. E., Chockalingam, N., & Naemi, R. (2014). 3D reconstruction for 2D spinal ultrasound imaging: An overview. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 9(12), 1829-1840

Common imaging techniques of the spine include radiography, CT and MRI. Spinal ultrasound has not yet gained popular acceptance in clinical environment. However, it has great potential for clinical imaging of the spine. Acquisition of two dimensional... Read More about 3D reconstruction for 2D spinal ultrasound imaging: An overview.

The relationship between the mechanical properties of heel-pad and common clinical measures associated with foot ulcers in patients with diabetes (2014)
Journal Article
Chatzistergos, P. E., Naemi, R., Sundar, L., Ramachandran, A., & Chockalingam, N. (2014). The relationship between the mechanical properties of heel-pad and common clinical measures associated with foot ulcers in patients with diabetes. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, 28(4), 488-493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2014.03.011

Aim The present study aims at investigating the correlation between the mechanical properties of the heel-pad of people with type-2 diabetes and the clinical parameters used to monitor their health and ulceration risk. Methods A new device for t... Read More about The relationship between the mechanical properties of heel-pad and common clinical measures associated with foot ulcers in patients with diabetes.

Investigation into the kinetics and kinematics during running in the heelless shoe (2014)
Journal Article
Sinclair, J., Naemi, R., Chockalingam, N., & Greenhalgh, A. (2014). Investigation into the kinetics and kinematics during running in the heelless shoe. Footwear Science, 6(3), 139-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2014.889221

Background: Recent evidence suggests that runners who habitually rearfoot strike suffer higher rates of chronic injuries compared to those who adopt a mid/forefoot strike pattern. Based on this information new experimental heelless footwear was devel... Read More about Investigation into the kinetics and kinematics during running in the heelless shoe.

Quantifying lumbar–pelvis coordination during gait using a modified vector coding technique (2014)
Journal Article
Needham, R., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2014). Quantifying lumbar–pelvis coordination during gait using a modified vector coding technique. Journal of Biomechanics, 47(5), 1020-1026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.12.032

The complexity of human gait patterns has become a topic of major interest in motor control and biomechanics. Range of motion is still the preferred method to quantify movement impairment, however, within these traditional linear measures, the inter-... Read More about Quantifying lumbar–pelvis coordination during gait using a modified vector coding technique.

Influence of footwear designed to boost energy return on the kinetics and kinematics of running compared to conventional running shoes (2014)
Journal Article
Sinclair, J., Franks, C., Goodwin, J., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2014). Influence of footwear designed to boost energy return on the kinetics and kinematics of running compared to conventional running shoes. Comparative Exercise Physiology, 10(3), 199–206. https://doi.org/10.3920/CEP140010

Runners have sought to utilise athletic footwear as one of the mechanisms by which they might attenuate their risk of injury and improve their performance. New commercially available footwear which claims to boost energy return have been designed uti... Read More about Influence of footwear designed to boost energy return on the kinetics and kinematics of running compared to conventional running shoes.

Mathematical Models to Assess Foot–Ground Interaction (2013)
Journal Article
Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2013). Mathematical Models to Assess Foot–Ground Interaction. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45(8), 1524-1533. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31828be3a7

The mechanical properties of the interface between the human body and the ground play an important role in attenuating the foot strike impact during locomotion. Understanding the properties of such an impact-attenuating system and the mathematical mo... Read More about Mathematical Models to Assess Foot–Ground Interaction.

Peak and average pressure correlations and their ratio at different plantar regions of the foot (2013)
Journal Article
Naemi, R., Healy, A., Dunning, D., Leslie Ashford, R., Chatzistergos, P., & Chockalingam, N. (2013). Peak and average pressure correlations and their ratio at different plantar regions of the foot. Footwear Science, 5(sup 1), S96-S98. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2013.799579

In-shoe plantar pressure has been commonly used to assess the effect of footwear on the pressure applied to the foot during walking. Plantar pressure is commonly used as an outcome measure to determine the ability of the footwear to distribute the fo... Read More about Peak and average pressure correlations and their ratio at different plantar regions of the foot.

The effect of temperature on the rebound characteristics of material combinations commonly used in diabetic insoles (2013)
Journal Article
Naemi, R., Gerth, P., Deeney, P., Healy, A., Chockalingam, N., & Schulz, J. (2013). The effect of temperature on the rebound characteristics of material combinations commonly used in diabetic insoles. Footwear Science, 5(sup 1), S91-S93. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2013.799576

It has been shown that mechanical properties of the insole materials affect plantar pressures during walking (Healy et al. Citation2010). The mechanical properties of foam materials used as insoles are dependent on the temperature and this temperatur... Read More about The effect of temperature on the rebound characteristics of material combinations commonly used in diabetic insoles.

Comparison of design features in diabetic footwear and their effect on plantar pressure (2013)
Journal Article
Healy, A., Chatzistergos, P., Needham, R., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2013). Comparison of design features in diabetic footwear and their effect on plantar pressure. Footwear Science, 5(sup 1), S67-S69. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2013.799561

Roller and rocker shoes which are designed to reduce plantar pressures are often prescribed to people with diabetes to reduce the risk of ulceration. Heel-forefoot height differential, and roller/rocker angle and axis position are considered importan... Read More about Comparison of design features in diabetic footwear and their effect on plantar pressure.

An automated segmentation technique for the processing of foot ultrasound images (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Deshpande, R., Elagiri Ramalingam, R., Chockalingam, N., Naemi, R., Branthwaite, H., & Sundar, L. (2013). An automated segmentation technique for the processing of foot ultrasound images. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ISSNIP.2013.6529820

In spite of the advantages of ease of imaging and low acquisition cost, ultrasound images are noisier and have poorer image quality than other imaging modalities like CT or MRI and hence require an experienced clinician for interpretation. Processing... Read More about An automated segmentation technique for the processing of foot ultrasound images.

The effectiveness of footwear as an intervention to prevent or to reduce biomechanical risk factors associated with diabetic foot ulceration: A systematic review (2013)
Journal Article
Healy, A., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2013). The effectiveness of footwear as an intervention to prevent or to reduce biomechanical risk factors associated with diabetic foot ulceration: A systematic review. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, 27(4), 391-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2013.03.001

Aim Footwear interventions are used within clinical practice in an effort to reduce ulcerations however the effectiveness of these interventions is unclear. The aim of this paper was to conduct a systematic review which examined the effectiveness of... Read More about The effectiveness of footwear as an intervention to prevent or to reduce biomechanical risk factors associated with diabetic foot ulceration: A systematic review.

Relationships between glide efficiency and swimmers' size and shape characteristics (2012)
Journal Article
Naemi, R., Psycharakis, S. G., McCabe, C., Connaboy, C., & Sanders, R. H. (2012). Relationships between glide efficiency and swimmers' size and shape characteristics. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(4), 400-411. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.28.4.400

Glide efficiency, the ability of a body to minimize deceleration over the glide, can change with variations in the body’s size and shape. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between glide efficiency and the size and shape c... Read More about Relationships between glide efficiency and swimmers' size and shape characteristics.

Validation of a multi-segment spinal model for kinematic analysis and a comparison of different data processing techniques (2012)
Journal Article
Needham, R., Chockalingam, N., Naemi, R., Shannon, T., & Healy, A. (2012). Validation of a multi-segment spinal model for kinematic analysis and a comparison of different data processing techniques. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-067-3-151

Optoelectronic motion capture technology is a useful tool in the quantitative dynamic assessment of the spine. In a clinical setting this may help gain a further understanding of underlining musculoskeletal pathology. It is therefore important that a... Read More about Validation of a multi-segment spinal model for kinematic analysis and a comparison of different data processing techniques.

The effect of three different toe props on plantar pressure and patient comfort (2012)
Journal Article
Johnson, S., Branthwaite, H., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2012). The effect of three different toe props on plantar pressure and patient comfort. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(1), 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-5-22

Background Arthritic toe pathologies frequently lead to the development of painful apical pressure skin lesions that can compromise gait and affect quality of life. Historically conservative treatments involve the use of a toe prop with the intended... Read More about The effect of three different toe props on plantar pressure and patient comfort.

Development of a method for quantifying the midsole reaction model parameters (2012)
Journal Article
Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2013). Development of a method for quantifying the midsole reaction model parameters. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 16(12), 1273-1277. https://doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2012.666795

Midsole force–deformation pattern has important implications in determining the kinematics and kinetics of foot during locomotion. Furthermore, the midsole stiffness and viscosity determine the midsole's force–deformation behaviour. Despite the impor... Read More about Development of a method for quantifying the midsole reaction model parameters.

The effect of the use of a walkway and the choice of the foot on plantar pressure assessment when using pressure platforms (2012)
Journal Article
Naemi, R., Larose Chevalier, T., Healy, A., & Chockalingam, N. (2012). The effect of the use of a walkway and the choice of the foot on plantar pressure assessment when using pressure platforms. Foot, 22(2), 100-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2012.01.004

Background Plantar pressure assessment is routinely used in a clinical setting for diagnosing foot problems and prescribing orthoses or footwear. Despite this, the measurement procedures and protocols that might have an effect on the results are not... Read More about The effect of the use of a walkway and the choice of the foot on plantar pressure assessment when using pressure platforms.

Repeatability of WalkinSense® in shoe pressure measurement system: A preliminary study (2012)
Journal Article
Healy, A., Burgess-Walker, P., Naemi, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2012). Repeatability of WalkinSense® in shoe pressure measurement system: A preliminary study. Sensors, 22(1), 35-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2011.11.001

Plantar pressure measurements are regularly utilised while assessing patients with in-shoe systems allowing for discrete assessment. In the present study a new portable system capable of continuous monitoring of plantar pressure is assessed for its r... Read More about Repeatability of WalkinSense® in shoe pressure measurement system: A preliminary study.