Research Projects
Research at the RCCK can be divided into four sub-themes listed below. Of each of these several examples of projects carried out by the research group are provided in the form of an abstract.
Diabetic neuropathy: prevention and treatment of foot complications
- Functional outcome in people with diabetic neuropathy at four stages of foot complications
- Offloading in four devices used in the treatment of plantar ulceration
- Offloading the diabetic foot using forefoot offloading shoes
- The effect of non-impact resistance exercises on patients with diabetic neuropathy: Acute responses and long- term adaptations
Musculo-skeletal conditions: rehabilitation of acute and chronic conditions
- Landing style differences between anterior cruciate ligament deficient and healthy subjects
- Measurement of Functional Recovery in Individuals with Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture and the effect of rehabilitation using movement feedback
- An experimental study to determine the effects of different rehabilitation programs after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Motor control in patients with chronic low back pain
- A new approach to categorising chronic shoulder dysfunction: first steps to improving treatment and prevention
Neurological conditions: mobility and rehabilitation
- Quantitative assessment of co-activation, muscle weakness and functional ability in patients with different neurological conditions
- Huntington’s Disease Mobility and Falls Study
- Evaluation of Muscle Strength in Huntington’s disease
- Developmental and Evaluation of Physiotherapy Interventions for people with Huntington’s Disease (HD)
- Huntington’s Disease (HD) Respiratory Function Study
- Stroke Physiotherapy Interventions Recording Tool (SPIRIT)
Respiratory conditions