All Outputs (3)

Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function (2015)
Thesis
Thuesen, A. (in press). Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function. (Dissertation). University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

Pain and disorders of the human Achilles tendon can impact on the quality of life of those involved in leisure activities as well as professional sports, and also activities of daily living. Clinically, Achilles problems are challenging as no ‘golden... Read More about Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function.

Measuring physical activity in obese populations using accelerometry (2015)
Thesis
Gerrard-Longworth, S. (in press). Measuring physical activity in obese populations using accelerometry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis is concerned with objectively measuring human physical activity through accelerometry, and compares the effectiveness of algorithms between obese and non-obese groups. The thesis comprises three studies: Classification of Aerobic and... Read More about Measuring physical activity in obese populations using accelerometry.

The influence of media representations on mental health practitioners (2015)
Thesis
Murphy, N. (in press). The influence of media representations on mental health practitioners. (Thesis). Manchester Metropolitan University

The debates related to the representation of the mentally ill in the media have been wide ranging over the last 20 years. Emergent representations have often been stigmatizing, claiming that the mentally ill are violent and dangerous. This study used... Read More about The influence of media representations on mental health practitioners.