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Nostalgia (2011)
Book Chapter
Halligan, B. (2011). Nostalgia. In D. Southerton (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture. Sage

Metrosexual (2011)
Book Chapter
Halligan, B. (2011). Metrosexual. In D. Southerton (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture. Sage

Post-Fordism (2011)
Book Chapter
Halligan, B. (2011). Post-Fordism. In Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture. Sage

The sacred and profane (2011)
Book Chapter
Halligan, B. (2011). The sacred and profane. In D. Southerton (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture. Sage

Assessing student teams developing mathematical models applied to business and industrial mathematics (2011)
Journal Article
Chadwick, E., Sandiford, K., & Percy, D. (2011). Assessing student teams developing mathematical models applied to business and industrial mathematics. MSOR Connections, 11(3), 22-24

Using case studies and group work, this project attempted to provide students with experience of business and industrial working practices and also to address the issue of how to solve practical mathematical problems. Students were organised into tea... Read More about Assessing student teams developing mathematical models applied to business and industrial mathematics.

Muscle fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and its response to a manual therapeutic approach: A pilot study (2011)
Journal Article
Perrin, R., Richards, J., Pentreath, V., & Percy, D. (2011). Muscle fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and its response to a manual therapeutic approach: A pilot study. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 14(3), 96-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2010.12.002

Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a manual treatment protocol for CFS/ME sufferers. Methods Isometric testing and EMG of the knee extensor muscles were conducted alongside the Profile of Fatigue Related State... Read More about Muscle fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and its response to a manual therapeutic approach: A pilot study.

Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population (2011)
Journal Article
Herrington, L. (2011). Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population. Manual Therapy, 16(6), 646-648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2011.04.006

In clinical practice the degree of pelvictilt is commonly assessed because of its reported relationship to pelvic, spinal and lower limb pathologies. There is little normative data presented within the literature establishing typical findings within... Read More about Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population.

Self-management of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised controlled trial of group cognitive-behavioural therapy (2011)
Journal Article
Hewlett, S., Ambler, N., Almeida, C., Cliss, A., Hammond, A., Kitchen, K., …Pollock, J. (2011). Self-management of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised controlled trial of group cognitive-behavioural therapy. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 70(6), 1060-1067. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2010.144691

Objectives To investigate the effect of group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for fatigue self-management, compared with groups receiving fatigue information alone, on fatigue impact among people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Two-a... Read More about Self-management of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised controlled trial of group cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Feasibility study for a controllable orthotic knee joint (2011)
Journal Article
Hutchins, S., Miller, K., Stallard, J., Woollam, P., & Smith, C. (2011). Feasibility study for a controllable orthotic knee joint. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 6(6), 536-545. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2011.580901

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of producing an orthotic knee joint that could lock and unlock during ambulation for eventual use in a reciprocating gait orthosis (RGO) for severely disabled patients. Method. T... Read More about Feasibility study for a controllable orthotic knee joint.

Audience research (2011)
Book Chapter
Longhurst, B. (2011). Audience research. In D. Southerton (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of consumer culture. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage

Design of a manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness and range of motion (2011)
Journal Article
Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., & Hutchins, S. (2011). Design of a manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness and range of motion. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 35(4), 478-481. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364611425696

Background and Aim: Ankle joint stiffness and its range of motion (ROM) are commonly assessed to determine the appropriate mechanical characteristics required in an effective ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) prescription. The aim of this technical note is t... Read More about Design of a manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness and range of motion.

Techniques to measure rigidity of ankle-foot orthosis: a review (2011)
Journal Article
Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., & Hutchins, S. (2011). Techniques to measure rigidity of ankle-foot orthosis: a review. Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 48(5), 565-576. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2010.10.0193

We performed this review to provide a clearer understanding of how to effectively measure ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) rigidity. This information is important to ensure appropriate orthotic intervention in the treatment of patients with pathological gai... Read More about Techniques to measure rigidity of ankle-foot orthosis: a review.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with partial ear amputation using a self suspension technique (2011)
Journal Article
Mardani, M., Arazpour, M., Bani, M., Hutchins, S., Zarezadeh, F., Sojodi, M., & Bahramizadeh, M. (2011). Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with partial ear amputation using a self suspension technique. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 35(4), 473-477. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364611422269

Background and Aim: Partial ear amputations are one of the forms of ear loss. A user-friendly design of prosthesis with safe suspension and an aesthetic appearance can be helpful to a patient who has lost part of their ear due to congenital absence o... Read More about Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with partial ear amputation using a self suspension technique.

Incidence and management of shoulder injuries in premier league professional football players (2011)
Journal Article
Pritchard, C., Mills, S., Funk, L., & Batty, P. (2011). Incidence and management of shoulder injuries in premier league professional football players. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(15), A15. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090606.48

Shoulder injuries in football are less common than lower limb injuries, but are often more serious than many other injuries and result in a longer time off play. No study has looked at the types of injuries and their interventions in professional foo... Read More about Incidence and management of shoulder injuries in premier league professional football players.

Hip joint centre localization : evaluation on normal subjects in the context of gait analysis (2011)
Journal Article
Sangeux, M., Peters, A., & Baker, R. (2011). Hip joint centre localization : evaluation on normal subjects in the context of gait analysis. Gait & Posture, 34(3), 324-328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.05.019

Locating the position of the hip joint centre (HJC) is an important part of lower limb modeling for gait analysis. Regression equations have been used in the past but a range of functional calibration methods are now available. This study compared... Read More about Hip joint centre localization : evaluation on normal subjects in the context of gait analysis.

A whole family approach to childhood obesity management (GOALS): Relationship between adult and child BMI change (2011)
Journal Article
Watson, P., Dugdill, L., Pickering, K., Bostock, S., Hargreaves, J., Staniford, L., & Cable, N. (2011). A whole family approach to childhood obesity management (GOALS): Relationship between adult and child BMI change. Annals of Human Biology, 38(4), 445-452. https://doi.org/10.3109/03014460.2011.590531

Background: A growing body of evidence advocates a multidisciplinary, family-focused approach to childhood obesity management, but there is a need to explore familial factors associated with intervention success. Aim: This study explored the relat... Read More about A whole family approach to childhood obesity management (GOALS): Relationship between adult and child BMI change.

Introduction (2011)
Book Chapter
Bulkeley, H., Castan-Broto, V., Hodson, M., & Marvin, S. (2011). Introduction. In H. Bulkeley, V. Castan-Broto, M. Hodson, & S. Marvin (Eds.), Cities and low carbon transitions. London: Routledge

Conclusions (2011)
Book Chapter
Hodson, M., Marvin, S., Bulkeley, H., & Castan-Broto, V. (2011). Conclusions. In H. Bulkeley, V. Castan-Broto, M. Hodson, & S. Marvin (Eds.), Cities and low carbon transitions. London: Routledge

The politics of governing cities, infrastructures and resource flows : spaces of reproduction or reconfiguration? (2011)
Journal Article
Hodson, M., & Marvin, S. (2011). The politics of governing cities, infrastructures and resource flows : spaces of reproduction or reconfiguration?. Geographica Helvetica, 702-714

This paper develops a theoretical and conceptual understanding of the role of space and politics in governing relationships between cities, critical energy, water, waste and transportation infrastructures and resource flows. It presents a view of cit... Read More about The politics of governing cities, infrastructures and resource flows : spaces of reproduction or reconfiguration?.