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Our aim is to improve health, quality of life and healthcare provision by solving complex biomechanical issues through highly innovative and integrated approaches. Our vision is to advance the understanding of musculoskeletal biomechanics through research and scholarship.

The research within the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies (CBRT) focuses on bringing healthcare solutions and addressing issues related to diseases that remain a public health concern. The centre has an excellent track record of academic achievements, research accomplishments and industry experience which is evidenced through scientific publications and collaboration with industry partners and health services sectors across various countries. Currently, key areas of research are:

We resolve complex healthcare issues by breaking them into answerable research questions to expound the knowledge and understanding of the chosen field of interest. We strive towards effectively answering the research questions, drawing insights and bringing applicable solutions to various health problems. We employ a mixed-methods approach, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods to address the research questions.

Our research on footwear aims at improving functionality and comfort for every day and prescription footwear. Furthermore, our research on predicting the risk for diabetic foot ulcers aims to aid the prevention of amputations that impose major health and economic burdens.

The team has also made a substantial contribution to understanding the aetiopathology of scoliosis and its conservative and surgical management. The current work in this area involves novel imaging modalities and image processing along with protocol development for kinematic assessment of the back and spine.

Staff within CBRT have a wide range of expertise and experience in a variety of subject areas ranging from engineering and mathematics to clinical specialities and sports and exercise science. In addition to world-leading academics, our visiting fellows and professors include leaders from the industry and senior consultants within a variety of clinical specialities.

We resolve complex healthcare issues by breaking them into answerable research questions to expound the knowledge and understanding of the chosen field of interest. We strive towards effectively answering the research questions, drawing insights and bringing applicable solutions to various health problems. We employ a mixed-methods approach, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods to address the research questions.

Our research on footwear aims at improving functionality and comfort for every day and prescription footwear. Furthermore, our research on predicting the risk for diabetic foot ulcers aims to aid the prevention of amputations that impose major health and economic burdens.

The team has also made a substantial contribution to understanding the aetiopathology of scoliosis and its conservative and surgical management. The current work in this area involves novel imaging modalities and image processing along with protocol development for kinematic assessment of the back and spine.

Staff within CBRT have a wide range of expertise and experience in a variety of subject areas ranging from engineering and mathematics to clinical specialities and sports and exercise science. In addition to world-leading academics, our visiting fellows and professors include leaders from the industry and senior consultants within a variety of clinical specialities.

CBRT Staffordshire University