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Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains
Thesis
Abdeen, R. (in press). Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ankles injuries account for 8% of health care consultations and ankle sprains
constitute about 85% of all ankle injuries. Lateral ankle sprain is a type of injury that affects
both the general and the sporting population. Lateral ankle sprain has a... Read More about Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains.

Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme
Thesis
Prior, F. (in press). Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme. (Thesis). University of Salford

Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are a common approach to physical activity (PA) promotion in the United Kingdom (UK). They aim to reduce levels of physical inactivity amongst adults with long-term health conditions or risk factors.There are over 600... Read More about Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme.

Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme : long term outcomes
Presentation / Conference
Prior, F., Coffey, M., Robins, A., & Cook, P. Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme : long term outcomes

Introduction: Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) aim to increase the physical activity (PA) levels of people with chronic health conditions. To date, the efficacy of ERSs has been inconclusive, due to the variable nature of schemes and limited data on... Read More about Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme : long term outcomes.

Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
Thesis
Almadani, S. (in press). Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Clinical supervision has been widely used as a tool to improve nurses’ job satisfaction and competence through shared experiences and reflection. This study, which examined job satisfaction before and after a clinical supervision interven... Read More about Does clinical supervision improve job satisfaction for qualified nurses in primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?.

Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation
Thesis
Tootell, A. (in press). Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation. (Thesis). University of Salford

New technologies or methods of image acquisition are driven by the need for increased anatomical information to improve diagnostic accuracy or surgical planning. These new technologies are often accompanied with additional radiation dose yet this can... Read More about Radiation dose assessment : measurement, estimation and interpretation.

The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?
Thesis
Chadwell, A. (in press). The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Myoelectric prostheses are designed to provide cosmesis and a degree of upper limb functionality for people with upper limb absence. However, self-reported rejection rates remain stubbornly high, with control of the prosthesis being commonly cited as... Read More about The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?.

The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. (in press). The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM). (Thesis). University of Salford

Objective: Full-field Digital Mammography (FFDM) is employed in breast screening for the early detection of breast cancer. High quality, artefact free, diagnostic images are crucial to the accuracy of this process. Unwanted motion during the image ac... Read More about The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM).

Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations
Thesis
Benhalim, M. (in press). Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations. (Thesis). University of Salford

PURPOSE: To propose a method for estimating the effective lifetime risk of radiation-induced cancer from different brain CT scan protocols in both paediatrics and adults and to develop a prospective method for estimating the number of cancer cases fo... Read More about Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations.

A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality
Thesis
Alrowily, M. (in press). A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality. (Thesis). University of Salford

PURPOSE: There has been a huge increase in the use of abdominal CT scanning in recent years. This has contributed to an increase in radiation dose administered to patients. Abdominal CT scans generally require higher exposure factors when compared to... Read More about A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality.

Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes
Thesis
Alzhrani, M. (in press). Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction:
Football is one of the most popular sports played globally. Male players constitute 82% of football players around the world. As the number of football players increases, we expect more sports injuries to occur. Knee ligament injuries... Read More about Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes.

Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Thesis
Graham, A. (in press). Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Foot problems for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are common resulting in significant pain, activity restriction and reduced quality of life. Provision of information and health education in respect of foot health would therefore seem to be an... Read More about Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running
Thesis
Gill, N. (in press). Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running. (Thesis). University of Salford

Mathematical models of human movement have the potential to provide information about how and why humans move the way they do. However, due to the existing gap between the current simple and complex models of running, it is unclear as to the level of... Read More about Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running.

The effectiveness of a lateral wedge insole on knee pain, physical activity and joint loading in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis
Thesis
Althebaity, Y. (in press). The effectiveness of a lateral wedge insole on knee pain, physical activity and joint loading in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal diseases causing knee pain, disability and reduced levels of activity. Medial compartment of the knee joint is commonly affected, nearly 10 times more frequently, than lateral compar... Read More about The effectiveness of a lateral wedge insole on knee pain, physical activity and joint loading in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis.

Risk of radiation-induced cancer from screening mammography
Thesis
M Ali, R. Risk of radiation-induced cancer from screening mammography. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and Objectives: When the benefits and risks of mammography are considered, the risk of radiation-induced cancer is calculated only for the breast using the mean glandular dose (MGD). Whilst MGD is a useful concept, it has many limitations.... Read More about Risk of radiation-induced cancer from screening mammography.

Mass Violence in an individual with an autism spectrum disorder : a case analysis of Dean Allen Mellberg using the “Path to intended violence” model
Journal Article

A case analysis is presented of Dean Allen Mellberg’s shooting spree on Fairfield Air Force Base on June 20, 1994. The case analysis presents that he reportedly has a diagnosis of Autism, and a Paranoid Personality Disorder. Although the diagnoses of... Read More about Mass Violence in an individual with an autism spectrum disorder : a case analysis of Dean Allen Mellberg using the “Path to intended violence” model.

An investigation into the effect of customised insoles on plantar pressures in people with diabetes
Thesis
Martinez Santos, A. An investigation into the effect of customised insoles on plantar pressures in people with diabetes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
High plantar pressures have been shown to be a key risk factor for foot ulceration in people with diabetes. Consequently, patients are often prescribed insoles designed to reduce pressure. New technologies, such as plantar pressure me... Read More about An investigation into the effect of customised insoles on plantar pressures in people with diabetes.

The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles
Thesis
Shanib, Y. The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles. (Thesis). University of Salford

The knee joint is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis (OA). The medial compartment of the knee is more commonly afflicted with OA than the lateral compartment. Lateral wedge insoles (LWI), a common treatment approach for the conservative... Read More about The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles.