Reliability of three objective hand measures : joint circumference, composite finger flexion and the grip ability test (2014)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Jones, V., & Prior, Y. (2014). Reliability of three objective hand measures : joint circumference, composite finger flexion and the grip ability test. Rheumatology, 53(Supp1), i124. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keu107.004

Background: Prior to a feasibility study evaluating compression gloves in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we searched AMED (1985- April 2013) and MEDLINE (1988 - April 2013) to identify reliable methods of evaluating objective measures of hand joint swell... Read More about Reliability of three objective hand measures : joint circumference, composite finger flexion and the grip ability test.

A systematic review of compression gloves in arthritis (2014)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Jones, V., & Prior, Y. (2014). A systematic review of compression gloves in arthritis. Rheumatology, 53(Supp1), i125. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keu107.006

Background: Compression gloves (CG) are provided in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), inflammatory arthritis (IA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and hand osteoarthritis (OA) to relieve pain and swelling at night, reduce stiffness and improve hand movem... Read More about A systematic review of compression gloves in arthritis.

The comparison of normative reference data from different gait analysis services (2014)
Journal Article
Pinzone, O., Schwartz, M., Thomason, P., & Baker, R. (2014). The comparison of normative reference data from different gait analysis services. Gait & Posture, 40(2), 286-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.03.185

Comparison of normative data between gait analysis services offers the potential to harmonise data collection protocols. This paper presents a method for such a comparison based on an assumption that the root mean square difference from the inter-ser... Read More about The comparison of normative reference data from different gait analysis services.

Validation of GDI, GPS and GVS for use in parkinson's disease through evaluation of effects of subthalamic deep brain stimulation and levodopa (2014)
Journal Article
Specialli, D., Correa, J., Luna, N., Brant, R., Greve, J., de Godoy, W., …Lucareli, P. (2014). Validation of GDI, GPS and GVS for use in parkinson's disease through evaluation of effects of subthalamic deep brain stimulation and levodopa. Gait & Posture, 39(4), 1142-1145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.01.011

The Gait Deviation Index (GDI), Gait Profile Score (GPS) and Gait Variable Scores (GVSs) have been proposed as measures of gait quality and validated for use with children with cerebral palsy. The aim of this study was to extend this validation to pe... Read More about Validation of GDI, GPS and GVS for use in parkinson's disease through evaluation of effects of subthalamic deep brain stimulation and levodopa.

The effect of hydration on the risk of friction blister formation on the heel of the foot (2014)
Journal Article
formation on the heel of the foot. Skin Research and Technology, 20(2), 246-253. https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12136

BACKGROUND:

Friction blister research has focused on prevention and treatment approaches rather than exploring the pathophysiology of the friction blister. Increased skin hydration has been purported to be a key risk factor in friction blister dev... Read More about The effect of hydration on the risk of friction blister formation on the heel of the foot.

Comparison of patients diagnosed with gonorrhoea through community screening with those self-presenting to the genito-urinary medicine clinic (2014)
Journal Article
Cook, P. (2014). Comparison of patients diagnosed with gonorrhoea through community screening with those self-presenting to the genito-urinary medicine clinic. BMJ Open, 4(3), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004862

Objectives: To compare the clinical, socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of individuals diagnosed with Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in the community using a concomitant nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT, AptimaCombo2) as part of the (comm... Read More about Comparison of patients diagnosed with gonorrhoea through community screening with those self-presenting to the genito-urinary medicine clinic.

The relationship between 2d knee valgus angle during single leg squat (sls), single leg landing (sll), and forward running (2014)
Journal Article
Atkin, K., Herrington, L., Alenezi, F., Jones, P., & Jones, R. (2014). The relationship between 2d knee valgus angle during single leg squat (sls), single leg landing (sll), and forward running. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 563-563. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2014-093494.10

BACKGROUND: Two-dimensional (2D) analysis of knee valgus during common athletic screening tasks such as SLS has been purported to identify individuals who may be at a high-risk of ACL injury. There is limited literature exploring the relationships be... Read More about The relationship between 2d knee valgus angle during single leg squat (sls), single leg landing (sll), and forward running.

A free-response evaluation determining value in the computed tomography attenuation correction image for revealing pulmonary incidental findings : a phantom study (2014)
Journal Article
Thompson, J., Hogg, P., Manning, D., Szczepura, K., & Chakraborty, D. (2014). A free-response evaluation determining value in the computed tomography attenuation correction image for revealing pulmonary incidental findings : a phantom study. Academic radiology, 21(4), 538-545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2014.01.003

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare lesion-detection performance when interpreting computed tomography (CT) images that are acquired for attenuation correction when performing single photon emission computed tomography/... Read More about A free-response evaluation determining value in the computed tomography attenuation correction image for revealing pulmonary incidental findings : a phantom study.

Treating plantar warts : utilising natural immunity to induce wart regression (2014)
Journal Article
Hashmi, F., & Bristow, I. (2014). Treating plantar warts : utilising natural immunity to induce wart regression. Dermatological nursing, 13(1), 42-45

In a previous article in the 'Podiatry Focus' section, the treatment of plantar warts (or verrucae) has been described (Bristow, Greenwood, 2009). These skin lesions are notoriously difficult to treat, even in immune-competent individuals, and as a r... Read More about Treating plantar warts : utilising natural immunity to induce wart regression.

Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus (2014)
Journal Article
Angin, S., Crofts, G., Mickle, K., & Nester, C. (2014). Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus. Gait & Posture, 40(1), 48-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.02.008

Background
Multiple intrinsic and extrinsic soft tissue structures that apply forces and support the medial longitudinal arch have been implicated in pes planus. These structures have common functions but their interaction in pes planus is not full... Read More about Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus.

Christmas in later life : the experience of older widows (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Collins, T. (2014, February). Christmas in later life : the experience of older widows. Presented at Understanding Loneliness: the challenge of Christmas, Independent Age and Campaign to End Loneliness, Friends House, Euston London, United Kingdom

Integrating research-informed teaching within an undergraduate diagnostic radiography curriculum : Results from a level 4 (year 1) student cohort (2014)
Journal Article
Higgins, R., Robinson, L., & Hogg, P. (2014). Integrating research-informed teaching within an undergraduate diagnostic radiography curriculum : Results from a level 4 (year 1) student cohort. Radiography, 20(2), 100-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2014.02.002

Aim
Previously we reported on focus group research which explored the level 4 (year 1) student experience of the Research-informed Teaching experience (RiTe). This article discusses follow up research with a new student cohort.

Method
An online... Read More about Integrating research-informed teaching within an undergraduate diagnostic radiography curriculum : Results from a level 4 (year 1) student cohort.

Neurobiological abnormalities in the first few years of life in individuals later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder : A review of recent data (2014)
Journal Article
Allely, C., Gillberg, C., & Wilson, P. (2014). Neurobiological abnormalities in the first few years of life in individuals later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder : A review of recent data. Behavioural Neurology, 2014, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/210780

Background: Despite the widely-held understanding that the biological changes that lead to autism usually occur during prenatal life, there has been relatively little research into the functional development of the brain during early infancy in indiv... Read More about Neurobiological abnormalities in the first few years of life in individuals later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder : A review of recent data.

A mechanical protocol to replicate impact in walking footwear (2014)
Journal Article
Price, C., Cooper, G., Graham-Smith, P., & Jones, R. (2014). A mechanical protocol to replicate impact in walking footwear. Gait & Posture, 40(1), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.01.014

Impact testing is undertaken to quantify the shock absorption characteristics of footwear. The current widely reported mechanical testing method mimics the heel impact in running and therefore applies excessive energy to walking footwear. The purpose... Read More about A mechanical protocol to replicate impact in walking footwear.

Reproducibility of kinematic measures of the thoracic spine, lumbar spine and pelvis during fast running (2014)
Journal Article
Mason, D., Preece, S., Bramah, C., & Herrington, L. (2016). Reproducibility of kinematic measures of the thoracic spine, lumbar spine and pelvis during fast running. Gait & Posture, 43, 96-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.11.007

This study evaluated the reproducibility of the angular rotations of the thoracic spine, lumbar, spine, pelvis and lower extremity during running. In addition, the study compared kinematic, reproducibility between two methods for calculating kinemati... Read More about Reproducibility of kinematic measures of the thoracic spine, lumbar spine and pelvis during fast running.

Managing widowhood in later life : the challenges encountered (2014)
Journal Article
Collins, T. (2014). Managing widowhood in later life : the challenges encountered. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 21(2), 69-76. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.2.69

Background/aim: Widowhood in later life is a transition experienced by many older people,
particularly older women. This paper explores the challenges encountered by a group of older women
experiencing the loss of a spouse or partner.
Methods:... Read More about Managing widowhood in later life : the challenges encountered.

Using virtual environments to test the effects of life like architecture on people (2014)
Book Chapter
Adi, M., & Roberts, D. (2014). Using virtual environments to test the effects of life like architecture on people. In A. Brooks, S. Brahnam, & L. Jain (Eds.), Technologies of Inclusive Well-Being: Serious Games, Alternative Realities, and Play Therapy (261-285). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-45432-5_13

While traditionally associated with stability, sturdiness and anchoring, architecture is more than a container protecting from the elements. It is a place that influences state of mind and productivity of those within it. On the doorstep of adaptive... Read More about Using virtual environments to test the effects of life like architecture on people.

Audio feedback to physiotherapy students for viva voce : how effective is ‘the living voice’? (2014)
Journal Article
Munro, W., & Hollingworth, L. (2014). Audio feedback to physiotherapy students for viva voce : how effective is ‘the living voice’?. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 39(7), 865-878. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2013.873387

Assessment and feedback remains one of the categories that students are least satisfied with within the United Kingdom National Student Survey. The Student Charter promotes the use of various formats of feedback to enhance student learning. This stud... Read More about Audio feedback to physiotherapy students for viva voce : how effective is ‘the living voice’?.

Promoting good design (2014)
Journal Article
Burke, M., Collier, E., Haworth-Lomax, R., & Yates-Bolton, N. (2014). Promoting good design. Journal of dementia care, 22(1), 18

Quantification of pelvic soft tissue artifact in multiple static positions (2014)
Journal Article
Hara, R., Sangeux, M., Baker, R., & McGinley, J. (2014). Quantification of pelvic soft tissue artifact in multiple static positions. Gait & Posture, 39, 712-717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.10.001

Soft tissue artifact (STA) has been identified as the most critical source of error in clinical gait analysis. Multiple calibration is a technique to reduce the impact of STA on kinematic data, which involves several static calibrations through the r... Read More about Quantification of pelvic soft tissue artifact in multiple static positions.