Research

Surgical technology

Surgical technology

Current research topics include:

  • Analysis of joint damage and planning of procedures
  • Interventional science and technology enabling rapid acquisition of surgical skills
  • Design of novel surgical devices (see Embody)

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Dr Amy Maslivec - Researcher and 'patient' willing staff member Gait analysis lab

Treadmill Gait Analysis

Current research topics include:

  • Functional outcomes of Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Functional outcomes of Partial Knee Replacement and Total Knee Replacement
  • Improving the quality of life of lower limb orthopaedic patients

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Biodynamics assessment in lab

Biodynamics

Current research topics include:

  •  Designing wearable devices to collect data on gait and biodynamics
  •  Wireless technologies to assess and evaluate joint function in order to enhance rehabilitation compliance
  • Outcome research reflecting efficacy based on human performance
  •  Fatigue, injury, pain and training in elite athletes

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Bone and joint disease

Bone Health Research Group

Current research topics include:

  • Studying musculoskeletal health in undergraduate dance students at a conservatoire, collaborating with the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, aims to understand how dancers maintain strong bodies, which we can use to help the public. 
  • Study on traffic pollution's effect on bone health
  • Research on calcium's role in bone strength

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neurophysiology assessment being conducted

Central nervous system control of movement

Current research topics include:

  • Central nervous system control of movement and its role in musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction

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Pain and Rehabilitation

Pain and Rehabilitation

Current research topics include:

  • Translational research in neuropathic pain
  • Preclinical and clinical evidence synthesis
  • Developing clinical pain management
  • Chronic pain in veterans

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Research areas

Clinical trials

Our pioneering research has lead to clinical trial testing to evaluate novel or current treatment options for musculoskeletal disorders.

Explore our current trials