PhD (Medicine and Therapeutics)
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
| Status | Complete |
|---|---|
| Part Time | No |
| Years | 2010 - 2014 |
| Project Title | Intrinsic lumbar spine shape: its role in lifting and low back pain |
| Project Description | Investigated relationships between spinal shape, posture, lifting technique and low back pain. This project involved the use of positional MRI, Vicon motion capture, MATLAB and statistical shape modelling, and a 2 month placement with the Sport Biomechanics group at the University of Western Australia (inc. 3D motion, EMG, ultrasound, and VO2 data capture). Primary supervisor: Prof Richard Aspden Second Supervisor: Dr Rebecca Barr RGU Supervisor: Dr Kay Cooper |
| Awarding Institution | University of Aberdeen |