Project
Neuromechanical and Musculoskeletal Health in Movement
Overview
We are exploring how musculoskeletal function influences movement, performance, and health risk across various populations. Our research spans biomechanics, physiology, and rehabilitation, with a focus on improving musculoskeletal health through physical activity, targeted interventions, and prehabilitation strategies. By collaborating with healthcare providers, researchers, and industry partners, we aim to promote healthier living and support long-term physical activity across the lifespan.
Our projects focus on:
Our ongoing projects span topics such as foot muscle physiology, balance and fall risk in older adults, and exercise interventions to improve musculoskeletal health in different age groups. Our main areas of focus are:
We investigate how muscle strength, endurance, and coordination affect movement efficiency and performance in both sport and daily activities. This focus helps design effective training programmes that enhance function and reduce injury risk.
We examine how variability in movement patterns affects neuromechanical function, musculoskeletal health, and adaptability in sport and activities of daily living. This helps inform the development of effective prehabilitation and rehabilitation programmes.
Our research develops strategies for preventing disease or injuries by improving musculoskeletal resilience and recovery. This focus helps guide clinical practice and exercise-based interventions tailored to different populations.
We study how ageing impacts musculoskeletal function and movement patterns, with the goal of promoting long-term health and independence. This focus helps create evidence-based lifestyle interventions for older adults.
Postgraduate Research Projects
Nicola Camp - Development and evaluation of objective holistic measures of ADLs in community dwelling older adults
This project aims to develop a multidimensional, user-centred monitoring system using sensor data to assess and track physical, psychological, and social aspects of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in older adults, improving health outcomes and promoting independent living. This system could provide more tailored support for older adults living at home, allowing them to safely live independently for as long as possible.
Steph Grady - The Relationship of Foot Strength and Neuromuscular Control on Balance and Fall Risk in Older Adults
This project aims to investigate how sedentary behaviour associated with less active lifestyles affects foot muscle strength, balance and fall risk in older adults. The findings aim to inform the development of targeted interventions to better support less active older adults and improve their quality of life.