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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
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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EPSRC IAA LocalCap: Clinical Application of local Markerless Motion Capture
McGuigan, P. (PI) & Wade, L. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/11/25 → 31/03/26
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 → 31/01/26
Project: UK charity
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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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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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CAMERA MC2 Award
Bilzon, J. (PI), Cazzola, D. (CoI), McGuigan, P. (CoI) & Seminati, E. (CoI)
2/12/19 → 1/12/22
Project: EU Commission
Research output
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A Comparison Study between Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Churproong, S., Metcalfe, B., McGuigan, P. & Zhang, D., 4 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Artificial Organs.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Knee loading and joint pain during daily activities in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Wan, Y., McGuigan, P., Bilzon, J. & Wade, L., 28 Feb 2025, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 122, 106433.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Risk factors for spinal injury in jockeys in British and Irish horseracing
Lucas, D., Dallison, L., Stokes, K., McGuigan, P., Hill, J., Pugh, J., Williams, S., Cowburn, J. & Cazzola, D. C. D., 14 Mar 2024, 1 p. UK : BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine.Research output: Other contribution
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Synchronised Video, Motion Capture and Force Plate Dataset for Validating Markerless Human Movement Analysis
Evans, M., Needham, L., Wade, L., Parsons, M., Colyer, S., McGuigan, P., Bilzon, J. & Cosker, D., 28 Nov 2024, In: Scientific Data. 11, 1, 1300.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effectiveness of unsupervised home-based exercise for improving lower extremity physical function in older adults in Western and Eastern cultures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Liang, I. J., Perkin, O. J., McGuigan, P. M., Spellanzon, B., Robb, M., Liu, C. Y., Lin, L. L., Thompson, D. & Western, M. J., 1 Oct 2024, In: BMC Geriatrics. 24, 1, 11 p., 800.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (SciVal)
Datasets
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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
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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
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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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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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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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