Biomechanical and sensory constraints of step and stair negotiation in old age.
Lead Research Organisation:
Manchester Metropolitan University
Department Name: Institute for Biomedical Research
Abstract
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Publications
King SL
(2018)
Alternate stair descent strategies for reducing joint moment demands in older individuals.
in Journal of biomechanics
| Description | The research has established ways in which stair negotiation can be made safer for older individuals. we found that this can be achieved by: 1) optimizing the environment, specifically the step dimensions. 2 exercise training to improve muscle strength and joint range of motion 3) stepping technique to safely place the foot on the step 4) avoidance of dual-tasking while negotiating the stairs, eg, taking on the phone |
| Exploitation Route | We are still in the process of disseminating our findings to the scientific community. We plan to collaborate with policy making bodies (building regulation specialists) and relevant stakeholder groups to improve translation of our findings to practice and improve end-user outcome. |
| Sectors | Healthcare,Leisure Activities, including Sports, Recreation and Tourism |
| Description | At the moment, and for the next couple of years, we are concentrating our efforts on disseminating the findings of our studies in the scientific community through abstracts/presentations in scientific conferences and high impact scientific journals. Societal impact beyond the advancement of academic knowledge, eg in the form of policy making and national guidelines, is unlikely to occur quickly. Once all our findings are published, we are thinking of organizing a workshop dedicated to stair fall prevention for older people, to showcase our research findings in the community and relevant trades and stakeholders. We are considering options for funding this event, probably by means of appropriate external fund through a trust/charity or research council. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2014 |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Description | Research Grant |
| Amount | £137,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | R502/0717 |
| Organisation | The Dunhill Medical Trust |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2017 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | Inauguration of Research To Improve Stair Climibing Safety (RISCS) group at Liverpool John Moores University |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | The RISCS inauguration has been planned for July 2017, and includes presentation of stair-related research (including the research funded by NDA) by internal and external academics, as well as policy makers and end-users. Funding has been provided by the Research Institute for Sports and Exercise Science of Liverpool John Moores University for this activity. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |