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A prototype database platform for integrating and sharing biomechanics datasets relating to knee osteoarthritis (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Elliott, M., Rodrigues, R., Hamilton, R., Postans, N., Metcalfe, A., Jones, R., …Holt, C. (2023). A prototype database platform for integrating and sharing biomechanics datasets relating to knee osteoarthritis. . https://doi.org/10.1302/1358-992x.2023.16.034

ObjectivesBiomechanics is an essential form of measurement in the understanding of the development and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). However, the number of participants in biomechanical studies are often small and there is limited ways to share... Read More about A prototype database platform for integrating and sharing biomechanics datasets relating to knee osteoarthritis.

Optimizing older adults' performance in the Stroop task (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Burca, M., Chausse, P., Clarys, D., Ferrand, L., Hasshim, N., Parris, B. A., …Augustinova, M. (2023). Optimizing older adults' performance in the Stroop task. In 23rd Conference of the European Society for Cognitive Psychology

CASE1 PRESENTATION: FACILITATING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE IN FIBROMYALGIA: A CASE STUDY FROM THE UK (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Prior, Y. (2019). CASE1 PRESENTATION: FACILITATING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE IN FIBROMYALGIA: A CASE STUDY FROM THE UK. . https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.8566

Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition which, is commonly accompanied by the symptoms of fatigue, sleep disturbance, low mood and cognitive dyscognition. EULAR Revised Recommendations for the management of Fibromyalgia suggests initial... Read More about CASE1 PRESENTATION: FACILITATING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE IN FIBROMYALGIA: A CASE STUDY FROM THE UK.

THU0642  Eular points to consider for the development, evaluation and implementation of mobile health applications for self-management in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Najm, A., Nikiphorou, E., Kostine, M., Richez, C., Pauling, J., Finckh, A., …Berenbaum, F. (2019). THU0642  Eular points to consider for the development, evaluation and implementation of mobile health applications for self-management in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. . https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.1592

Background In the expanding era of e-health, a wide range of mobile health applications (apps) have become available to enable people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) to better self-manage their health. However, guidance on the deve... Read More about THU0642  Eular points to consider for the development, evaluation and implementation of mobile health applications for self-management in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Chronic widespread pain and physical activity in fibromyalgia: a systematic review (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Mayana, K., & Prior, Y. (2019). Chronic widespread pain and physical activity in fibromyalgia: a systematic review.

Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterised by chronic widespread pain (CWP). Guidelines for the management of FM identifies exercise as the primary intervention. However, low exercise tolerance is a barrier for individuals with FM to adhere to such intervent... Read More about Chronic widespread pain and physical activity in fibromyalgia: a systematic review.

S9 Piecing Together the Jigsaw: Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with COPD (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Swift, E., O’Brien, M., Peters, S., & Kelly, C. (2018). S9 Piecing Together the Jigsaw: Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with COPD. . https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2018-212555.15

Introduction and objectives There is a sound evidence base which highlights that pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective management strategy for patients with respiratory disease, in particular COPD. The National PR audit (2015) highlighted a l... Read More about S9 Piecing Together the Jigsaw: Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with COPD.

Development of an online self-management platform for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Prior, Y., Sammut, L., & Vasilica, C. (2018). Development of an online self-management platform for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. . https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.7164

Background Patient information and education have been shown to improve pain and self-efficacy and increase overall quality of life in people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions (MSCs). Informed patients are better able to distinguish and manage... Read More about Development of an online self-management platform for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Rocker outsole shoes and margin of stability during walking: A preliminary study (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Ghomian, B., Mehdizadeh, S., Aghili, R., Naemi, R., Jafari, H., Machado, J., …Saeedi, H. (2018). Rocker outsole shoes and margin of stability during walking: A preliminary study. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICE.2017.8279949

Rocker outsole shoes are commonly prescribed to diabetic patients to redistribute peak plantar pressures at high risk areas such as forefoot thereby decreasing risks of plantar ulceration. However, there are evidences of postural destabilizing effect... Read More about Rocker outsole shoes and margin of stability during walking: A preliminary study.

Rheumatology occupational therapists’ views of participating in a randomised controlled trial of arthritis gloves (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Prior, Y., Hammond, A., Arafin, N., Adams, J., Hough, Y., & Jacklin, A. (2017). Rheumatology occupational therapists’ views of participating in a randomised controlled trial of arthritis gloves. . https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kex062.121

Background: Arthritis gloves are provided by NHS rheumatology occupational therapists (OTs) to people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) to reduce hand pain and stiffness and improve hand function. However, there is little evidence to support their eff... Read More about Rheumatology occupational therapists’ views of participating in a randomised controlled trial of arthritis gloves.

Changing pivoting technique reduces knee valgus moments (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Jones, P., Barber, O., & Smith, L. (2015). Changing pivoting technique reduces knee valgus moments. . https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1110236

Changing direction is a common action involved in non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes (Faude et al. [2005]. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 33, 1694-1700), as such actions involve lower limb postures that increase... Read More about Changing pivoting technique reduces knee valgus moments.

Participation in Valued Life Activities in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparison between the UK and Sweden (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Prior, Y., Ahlstrand, I., & Bjork, M. (2015). Participation in Valued Life Activities in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparison between the UK and Sweden. . https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.2634

Background The Valued Life Activities Scale (VLAs) is a measure of difficulties in participation and daily activities1. Originally developed in the USA, this measure was linguistically and culturally adopted for use in people with rheumatoid arthriti... Read More about Participation in Valued Life Activities in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparison between the UK and Sweden.

Volumetric breast density and radiographic parameters (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Khan-Perez, J., Harkness, E., Mercer, C., Bydder, M., Sergeant, J., Morris, J., …Astley, S. M. (2014). Volumetric breast density and radiographic parameters. . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07887-8_38

The detection of breast cancer relies on high-quality images from digital mammography. Optimal levels of compression force are unknown, and UK national guidelines recommend forces of less than 200N. However, large variations in compression forces exi... Read More about Volumetric breast density and radiographic parameters.

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.