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Personal profile
Research interests
My research focuses on how the neuromuscular system powers and controls locomotion in humans and animals, how it changes with age and injury, and ways in which its performance can be enhanced through training and technology. This research is multidisciplinary in nature and has applications in many spheres of medicine, physiotherapy, veterinary, sports science and engineering. Specific current projects include:
Understanding muscle-tendon interaction and motor control in demanding dynamic tasks to prevent injury
Changes in muscle architecture, mechanics and recruitment with age
Technologies to assist in the rehbilitation of musculoskeletal injuries
Preventing long term complications of lower limb amputation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Anatomy and Biomechanics, Doctor of Philosophy, The scope for adjustment of distal limb mechanics in the horse (Equus caballus), Royal Veterinary College University of London
1 Oct 1997 → 10 Dec 2000
Award Date: 10 Jan 2001
Zoology, Bachelor of Science, University of Bristol
1 Oct 1994 → 1 Jul 1997
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Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA) - 2.0
Campbell, N. (PI), Cosker, D. (PI), Bilzon, J. (CoI), Campbell, N. (CoI), Cazzola, D. (CoI), Colyer, S. (CoI), Cosker, D. (CoI), Lutteroth, C. (CoI), McGuigan, P. (CoI), O'Neill, E. (CoI), Petrini, K. (CoI), Proulx, M. (CoI) & Yang, Y. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/11/20 → 31/10/25
Project: Research council
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IAA – Real World Evaluation of a Powered Intelligent Prosthetic Ankle
Seminati, E. (PI), Iravani, P. (CoI), McGuigan, P. (CoI) & Cowburn, J. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/07/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research council
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Analysis of Spinal Injury in Horseracing
Cazzola, D. (PI), McGuigan, P. (CoI) & Stokes, K. (CoI)
1/04/20 → 30/09/24
Project: UK charity
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CAMERA MC2 Award
Bilzon, J. (PI), Cazzola, D. (CoI), McGuigan, P. (CoI) & Seminati, E. (CoI)
2/12/19 → 1/12/22
Project: EU Commission
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Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA)
Cosker, D. (PI), Bilzon, J. (CoI), Campbell, N. (CoI), Cazzola, D. (CoI), Colyer, S. (CoI), Fincham Haines, T. (CoI), Hall, P. (CoI), Kim, K. I. (CoI), Lutteroth, C. (CoI), McGuigan, P. (CoI), O'Neill, E. (CoI), Richardt, C. (CoI), Salo, A. (CoI), Seminati, E. (CoI), Tabor, A. (CoI) & Yang, Y. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/09/15 → 28/02/21
Project: Research council
Research output
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The effect of foot orientation modifications on knee joint biomechanics during daily activities in people with and without knee osteoarthritis
Wan, Y., McGuigan, P., Bilzon, J. & Wade, L., 31 Jul 2024, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 117, 106287.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Efficacy of 12-week Progressive Home-Based Strength and Tai-Chi Exercise Snacking in Older Adults: A Mixed-Method Exploratory Randomised Control Trial
Liang, I. J., Perkin, O. J., Williams, S., McGuigan, P. M., Thompson, D. & Western, M. J., 10 Apr 2024, In: The Journal of Frailty & Aging. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ADAPTations to low load blood flow restriction exercise versus conventional heavier load resistance exercise in UK military personnel with persistent knee pain: protocol for the ADAPT study, a multi-centre randomized controlled trial
Cassidy, R. P., Lunt, K. M., Coppack, R. J., Bennett, A. N., Bilzon, J. L. J., Mcguigan, M. P., Egginton, N., Sellon, E., Day, J. & Ladlow, P., 17 Jul 2023, In: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 24, 1, 580.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Altering foot orientation changes knee loading in people with and without knee osteoarthritis during three daily activities
Wan, Y., McGuigan, P., Bilzon, J. & Wade, L., 1 Aug 2023, p. 340.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Creation of a head-ground contact model for equestrian fall impacts
Cowburn, J., McGuigan, P., Stokes, K. & Cazzola, D., 3 Aug 2023, Abstract book of the 29th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB). Fukuoko, Japan: International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), p. 776 1 p. jsb0820Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter or section
Open Access
Datasets
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Data set for 'Habitual physical activity levels do not predict leg strength and power in healthy, active older adults'
Perkin, O. (Creator), McGuigan, P. (Creator), Thompson, D. (Creator) & Stokes, K. (Creator), University of Bath, 22 Jun 2018
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00491
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BioCV Motion Capture Dataset
Evans, M. (Creator), Needham, L. (Creator), Wade, L. (Creator), Parsons, M. (Creator), Colyer, S. (Creator), McGuigan, P. (Creator), Bilzon, J. (Creator) & Cosker, D. (Creator), University of Bath, 27 Sept 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01258
Dataset
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Data for "Validating the use of multi-sensor devices to estimate physical activity energy expenditure in UK military amputees"
Ladlow, P. (Creator), Bilzon, J. (Supervisor) & McGuigan, M. P. (Supervisor), University of Bath, 16 Jan 2019
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00578
Dataset
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Dataset for 'Exercise snacking to improve muscle function in healthy older adults: A pilot study'
Perkin, O. (Creator), McGuigan, P. (Creator) & Stokes, K. (Creator), University of Bath, 3 Oct 2019
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00701
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Dataset for "The effect of age on technique variability and outcome variability during a leg press"
Wilson, C. (Creator), Perkin, O. (Creator), McGuigan, P. (Creator) & Stokes, K. (Creator), University of Bath, 2016
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00179
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