Motor learning is one of the most essential but overlooked skills in our daily life. From the way we walk to the way we eat and work with mobile phones, computers, and other tools, motor learning is involved in all of them. Several studies have provided evidence supporting neuroplastic changes in the human brain following … Continue reading “Spinal cord contributes to long-term motor learning”
New Funding From Hong Kong Foundation
We are delighted to announce that CPR Spine researchers have received a grant from the Hong Kong Foundation to support a new project that aims to enhance the skills and opportunities of Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Scientists in Hong Kong. The project is led by Professor Deborah Falla and Dr Janet Deane from the Centre for … Continue reading “New Funding From Hong Kong Foundation”
Sucessful PhD Completion
Pauline Kuithan and Ahmed AlAlawi Successfully completed their PhD studies. Pauline’s PhD dissertation title was “Pauline title was Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in People with Chronic Low Back Pain”, and she was supervised by Professor Deborah Falla. Ahmed’s PhD dissertation title was “The Presence and Predictive Capacity of Altered Cervical Kinematics, Neuromuscular, and Psychological Features in Individuals … Continue reading “Sucessful PhD Completion”
Variability of trunk movement in people with and without chronic non-specific low back pain
By Amal Alsubaie (PhD Student at CPR Spine) Motor control is the ability to regulate complex interactions between several components of the nervous system to initiate, direct, and organise purposeful voluntary movements. Given the anatomical and functional complexity of the spine, motor control of spinal movements is highly applicable to the concept of motor variability. … Continue reading “Variability of trunk movement in people with and without chronic non-specific low back pain”
Newsletter July 2022
Professor Deborah Falla awarded 2022 Fellow of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK).
Professor Deborah Falla awarded 2022 Fellow of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK). This award is the highest honour bestowed on a member of ISEK and is awarded based on: “Contributed to the organization through leadership and outstanding contribution, and frequent and sustained efforts toward productivity or advancement of research, clinical practice, or … Continue reading “Professor Deborah Falla awarded 2022 Fellow of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK).”
New Members: Dr Janet Deane
Dr Janet Deane has recently been appointed as an Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at University of Birmingham. Dr Deane is passionate about using digital technology to understand the mechanisms underpinning musculoskeletal conditions to facilitate the development of effective treatments for patients with chronic … Continue reading “New Members: Dr Janet Deane”
Newsletter April 2022
Cervical spine and muscle adaptation after spaceflight and relationship to herniation risk
Astronauts are at increased risk of intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation when they return to Earth, and this may occur in both the neck and back regions. The risk of IVD herniation in the neck region is over 21 times more likely in astronauts than in the general population. Several factors could potentially explain this increased risk of IVD herniation following space … Continue reading “Cervical spine and muscle adaptation after spaceflight and relationship to herniation risk”
Funding awarded to Dr Khatibi
Dr Khatibi, a senior research fellow at CPR Spine, received seed funding from EUniWell (European University for Well-Being). Project TransWell is aimed to investigate available opportunities for students in academic institutions to pursue their careers outside academia. This project examines available career services and the perceived gap between them and the requirements of the job … Continue reading “Funding awarded to Dr Khatibi”