PhD STUDENT (Current)

pingzhangZHANG Ping (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BEd (Physical Education and Sports Science, CUHK), MA (Sports Studies, CUHK)

Biophysical intervention to treat arthrogenic muscle inhibition in unstable ankles.

Co-supervisors: Dr Katherine Brooke-Wavell (Loughborough), Prof Qipeng Song (Shandong Sport University)

dominicrichmondDominic RICHMOND (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

MSc (Electronic Engineering, University of York)

Developing a wearable apparel for musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Co-supervisors: Dr Stuart McErlain-Naylor (Loughborough), Dr Dale Esliger (Loughborough)

ZHANG Jingdan (PhD Student, Loughborough University)jingdanzhang

BEd (Sports Rehabilitation, Dalian University of Technology), MSc (Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough)

Mechanisms of arthrogenic muscle inhibition in chronic ankle instability.

Co-supervisors: Dr Thomas Balshaw (Loughborough)

WANG Zhuoran (Stella) (PhD Student, Loughborough University)stellawang

BSc (Sport and Exercise Science, Loughborough), MSc (Sports Biomechanics, Loughborough)

Effect of real-time visual feedback training on improving lateral COP control and early postural stability in individuals with chronic ankle instability.

Co-supervisors: Dr Stuart McErlain-Naylor (Loughborough)

xiaomeihuHU Xiaomei (PhD Student, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

BSc (Rehabilitation Science, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), MSc (Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Sport)

Effect of vision on proprioception in people with chronic ankle instability.

Co-supervisors: Dr Yijian Yang (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Peter Ioffe (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BSc (Football Coaching, National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health, St Petersburg), MSc (Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter), MSc (Sport Rehabilitation, St Mary’s University Twickenham)

Inferring musculoskeletal forces from real-world video using 3D post estimation and biomechanical simulation.

Co-supervisors: Dr Stuart McErlain-Naylor (Loughborough), Dr Haibin Cai (Loughborough)

PhD STUDENT (Research Completed)

 

danyangweiWEI Danyang (Rick) (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BEng (Safety Science and Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology), MPE (Physical Training, Xi’an Physical Education University)

An investigation of the role of reticulospinal tract properties on postural control across the lifespan and adaptability following different forms of training.

Co-supervisors: Dr Thomas Balshaw (Loughborough)

fangliuLIU Fang (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BA (Sport Rehabilitation, Shandong Sport University), MEd (Physical Education, Shandong Sport University)

Smart prosthesis socket design and manufacturing.

Co-supervisors: Dr Simin Li (Loughborough)

hengshuozhangZHANG Hengshuo (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BSc (Rehabilitation Therapy, Nanjing Medical University), MEd (Sport Rehabilitation, Shandong Sport University)

The effect of ankle fusion surgery on the ankle joint biomechanics in patients with chronic ankle instability.

Co-supervisors: Dr Simin Li (Loughborough), Mr Jitendra Mangwani (Leicester)

qianqianQIAN Qian (PhD Student, Loughborough University

BN (Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine), MSc (Nursing, Huzhou University)

Tai Chi exercise interventions for treating chronic ankle instability.

Co-supervisors: Prof Patrick Wheeler (Loughborough)

lauraobengfrimpongLaura OBENG-FRIMPONG (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BSc (Sports Therapy, Bedfordshire), MSc (Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kent)

Is there a difference in the degree and timing of activation of the muscles of the lower limb during landing for previously injured versus uninjured soccer players?

Co-supervisors: Dr Sam Winter (Loughborough)

josebocanegraJose FRIAS BOCANEGRA (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BSc (Sports Sciences, St Mary’s Twickenham), MSc (Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough)

Optimising rehabilitation pathways in severely injured personnel.

Co-supervisors: Prof David Williams (Loughborough), Prof Patrick Wheeler (Loughborough), Dr Alexander Bennett (Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre)

henrywuWU Han (Henry) (PhD Student, Loughborough University)

BKin (Kinesiology, University of British Columbia)

Risk factor of chronic injuries in long distance runners.

Co-supervisors: Dr Richard Blagrove (Loughborough)

zongchenhouHOU Zongchen (Carl) (PhD Student, Loughborough University, passed in 2024)

BSc (Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University), MSc (Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy, Peking University)

The use of stroboscopic vision to improve ankle joint function in people with chronic ankle instability.

Co-supervisors: Dr Sam Winter (Loughborough)

weishenSHEN Wei (Derek) (PhD Student, Loughborough University, completed in 2024)

BSc (Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine), MSc (Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine)

Effect of gentle landing strategy in preventing ankle sprain in running.

Co-supervisor: Prof Patrick Wheeler (Loughborough)

harrywangWANG Yuehang (Harry) (PhD Student, Loughborough University, passed in 2024)

BSc, MSc (Loughborough University)

Forensic analysis of ankle sprain injury in badminton.

Co-supervisor: Prof Mark King (Loughborough)

benjeromeBenjamin JEROME (PhD Student, Loughborough University, passed in 2024)

BSc (Sport and Exercise Science, Herfordshire), MSc (Sport and Exercise Science, Essex)

Understanding football player and team performance through the combination and relationship of technical data.

Co-supervisors: Prof Jonathan Folland (Loughborough), Dr Chris Dawson (Loughborough)

parichadplangtaisongParichad PLANGTAISONG (PhD Student, Loughborough University, completed in 2022)

BSc (Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University), MSc (Sport Sciences, Mahidol University)

Patients with repeated ankle sprain injuries may develop chronic ankle instability, leading to various functional deficiency. Parichad’s project is to investigate if peroneal muscle stimulation can be used as an exercise intervention to improve functions in patients with chronic ankle instability.

Co-supervisor: Prof Patrick Wheeler (Loughborough)

hammadalhasanHammad S. ALHASAN (PhD, Loughborough University, awarded in 2021)

BSc (Physical Therapy, Umm Al-Qura University), MSc (Physical Therapy, The University of Nottingham)

To investigate if interactive virtual-reality video game can help older adults to improve balance.

Co-supervisor: Prof Patrick Wheeler (Loughborough)

Donghyeon.jpgSEO Donghyeon (PhD, Loughborough University, awarded in 2021)

BSc (Health and Fitness, Namseoul University in South Korea), MSc (Health and Exercise Science, Namseoul University in South Korea), MSc (Sport Science for Optimal Performance, University of Kent)

Osteoporosis is a major public health care issue, and physical exercise is considered as an influential factor in bone mineral density, muscular strength and body balance. The project is to investigate the effect of exercise on risk factors on osteoporosis.

Co-supervisor: Dr Katherine Brooke-Wavell (Loughborough), Prof Fehmidah Munir (Loughborough)

zoebamberZoe A. BAMBER (PhD, Loughborough University, awarded in 2021)

BSc (Human Biology, Loughborough), MRes (Human Biology, Loughborough), MSc (Physiotherapy, Southampton)

Runners showing laterally-shifted centre of pressure are having higher risk of ankle inversion sprain injury. Zoe’s project is to develop a clinical tool to identify these runners, and to investigate if an in-phase muscle stimulating running exercise could correct the deviated plantar pressure in order to reduce the ankle sprain injury risk.

Co-supervisor: Prof Patrick Wheeler (Loughborough)

danrothwellDaniel ROTHWELL (PhD, Loughborough University, awarded in 2021)

BSc (Sports Rehabilitation, Salford), MSc (Strength and Conditioning, Salford)

How does amputation influence neuromuscular function in lower limb military amputees? Implications for rehabilitation, conditioning and long-term health. The research will first identify a valid, reliable and time- and cost-effective method of determining muscle volume. This will be used to identify the effect of muscle loss on performance in walking and running tasks in lower limb military amputees. The findings will lead to the identification of interventions to maintain independent function, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle and reducing the risk of comorbidities.

Co-supervisor: Prof David Williams (Loughborough)

sara_aspinall_trim.jpgSara ASPINALL (PhD, Loughborough University, awarded in 2021)

BSc (Physiotherapy, Birmingham), MRes (Clinical Practice, Coventry)

Arthrofibrosis following total knee replacement can result in extensive scar tissue causing severe pain and loss of knee range of movement. Sara is currently developing a clinical tool to treat the problem and avoid the consequences.

Co-supervisor: Prof Sue Hignett (Loughborough), Mr Steven Godsiff (Leicester General Hospital)

robbarkerdaviesRobert M. BARKER-DAVIES (PhD, Loughborough University, awarded in 2018)

BMedSci (Hons), BMBS (Medicine, Nottingham)

Tendinopathy is a significant burden to cause military personnels being not able to deploy. Rob’s project is to investigate the effectiveness of injected ‘High Volume Effect’ saline in treating Achilles and patella tendinopathy. Meanwhile, the project also aims to identify any biomechanical predictors of the response.

Co-supervisor: Prof Mark Lewis (Loughborough), Dr Alexander Bennett (Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre)

ACADEMIC VISITORS (Past)

SHEN Peixin (May 2022 for 12 months)

  • PhD Student, Beijing Sports University, China
  • Project: The effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on knee osteoarthritis.

Prof LI Gaofeng (January 2020 for 6 months)

  • Vice Dean, Department of Rehabilitation Engineering, Beijing College of Social Administration, China
  • Project: Insight and experience sharing in orthopaedic biomedical engineering research.

Prof Wacharee RITTIWAT (October 2019 for 6 months)

  • Head, Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
  • Project: Measurement of ankle proprioception in patients with chronic ankle instability.

Dr SHAN Wei (October 2018 for 1 year)

  • Lecturer, Beijing Sports University, China
  • Project: Effect of prolonged football on peroneal muscle reaction.

Adrian Wai-Yin YEUNG (August 2018 for 3 months)

  • MSc Student in Sports Science, University of Konstanz, Germany
  • Project: To investigate ankle inversion sprain injury mechanism with a model-based image-matching forensic motion analysis technique.

Prof SUN Gao-Feng (September 2016 for 1 year)

  • Associate Professor, Anhui University, China
  • Project: To compare the construction of city community sports service system in the scope of eco-civilisation between China and the UK

MASHIMO Sonoko (September 2016 for 6 months)

  • PhD student in Sports Medicine, Tsukuba University, Japan.
  • Project: The effect of a lower limb strengthening exercise intervention on the reduction of injury incidence and risk in women handball players.