Search Results - "Steele, Julie R."

Biomechanics of Breast Support for Active Women by McGhee, Deirdre E., Steele, Julie R.

“…More systematic breast biomechanics research and better translation of the research outcomes are necessary to provide information upon which to design better…”
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Breast pain affects the performance of elite female athletes by Brisbine, Brooke R., Steele, Julie R., Phillips, Elissa J., McGhee, Deirdre E.

“…Although breast pain is problematic for many active women, no published research has investigated breast pain experienced by elite female athletes. This study…”
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Efficacy of a progressive resistance exercise program to increase toe flexor strength in older people by Mickle, Karen J., Caputi, Peter, Potter, Jan M., Steele, Julie R.

“…Reduced toe flexor strength is an independent predictor of falls in older people. However it is unknown whether strengthening programs can restore toe flexor…”
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Does breast size affect how women participate in physical activity? by Coltman, Celeste E., Steele, Julie R., McGhee, Deirdre E.

“…Research has shown that women with large breasts experience increased breast motion, which can act as a barrier to participating in physical activity. Despite…”
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Understanding the relationship between surfing performance and fin design by Forsyth, James R., Barnsley, Grant, Amirghasemi, Mehrdad, Barthelemy, Johan, Elshahomi, Alhoush, Kosasih, Buyung, Perez, Pascal, Beirne, Stephen, Steele, Julie R., in het Panhuis, Marc

“…This research aimed to determine whether accomplished surfers could accurately perceive how changes to surfboard fin design affected their surfing performance…”
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Work boot design affects the way workers walk: A systematic review of the literature by Dobson, Jessica A., Riddiford-Harland, Diane L., Bell, Alison F., Steele, Julie R.

“…Safety boots are compulsory in many occupations to protect the feet of workers from undesirable external stimuli, particularly in harsh work environments. The…”
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Changing Sidestep Cutting Technique Reduces Knee Valgus Loading by Dempsey, Alasdair R., Lloyd, David G., Elliott, Bruce C., Steele, Julie R., Munro, Bridget J.

“…Background Common lower limb postures have been found when noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur during sidestep cutting tasks. These same…”
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Use and perception of breast protective equipment by female contact football players by Brisbine, Brooke R., Steele, Julie R., Phillips, Elissa J., McGhee, Deirdre E.

“…Female contact football players sustain contact breast injuries that can negatively affect their sporting performance. This study investigated what female…”
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Effects of obesity on breast size, thoracic spine structure and function, upper torso musculoskeletal pain and physical activity in women by Steele, Julie R., Coltman, Celeste E., McGhee, Deirdre E.

“…•Thoracic kyphosis and loading of the thoracic spine were compromised by obesity.•Women classified as obese reported more symptoms of upper torso…”
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Foot Pain, Plantar Pressures, and Falls in Older People: A Prospective Study by Mickle, Karen J., Munro, Bridget J., Lord, Stephen R., Menz, Hylton B., Steele, Julie R.

“…OBJECTIVES: To determine whether foot pain and plantar pressure are associated with falls in community‐dwelling older adults. DESIGN: Community‐based cohort…”
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Effects of Strap Cushions and Strap Orientation on Comfort and Sports Bra Performance by BOWLES, KELLY-ANN, STEELE, JULIE R

“…PURPOSEThis study aimed to quantify bra shoulder strap pressures, to investigate how bra strap cushions moderated this pressure and increased comfort, and to…”
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Breast Elevation and Compression Decrease Exercise-Induced Breast Discomfort by MCGHEE, Deirdre E, STEELE, Julie R

“…The aim of this study was to investigate whether a sports bra designed to both elevate and compress the breasts could decrease exercise-induced breast…”
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The effect of technique change on knee loads during sidestep cutting by DEMPSEY, Alasdair R, LLOYD, David G, ELLIOTT, Bruce C, STEELE, Julie R, MUNRO, Bridget J, RUSSO, Kylie A

“…To identify the effect of modifying sidestep cutting technique on knee loads and predict what impact such change would have on the risk of noncontact anterior…”
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Effects of walking surfaces and footwear on temporo-spatial gait parameters in young and older people by Menant, Jasmine C, Steele, Julie R, Menz, Hylton B, Munro, Bridget J, Lord, Stephen R

“…Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effects of walking surfaces and shoe features on gait variables associated with balance control and the risk of…”
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Lower leg muscle structure and function are altered in long‐distance runners with medial tibial stress syndrome: a case control study by Mattock, Joshua, Steele, Julie R., Mickle, Karen J.

“…Background Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common lower leg injury experienced by runners. Although numerous risk factors are reported in the…”
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Effects of Shoe Characteristics on Dynamic Stability When Walking on Even and Uneven Surfaces in Young and Older People by Menant, Jasmine C., BSc, Perry, Stephen D., PhD, Steele, Julie R., PhD, Menz, Hylton B., PhD, Munro, Bridget J., PhD, Lord, Stephen R., PhD, DSc

“…Abstract Menant JC, Perry SD, Steele JR, Menz HB, Munro BJ, Lord SR. Effects of shoe characteristics on dynamic stability when walking on even and uneven…”
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Optimizing footwear for older people at risk of falls by Menant, Jasmine C, Steele, Julie R, Menz, Hylton B, Munro, Bridget J, Lord, Stephen R

“…Footwear influences balance and the subsequent risk of slips, trips, and falls by altering somatosensory feedback to the foot and ankle and modifying…”
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Effect of Torso and Breast Characteristics on the Perceived Fit of Body Armour Systems Among Female Soldiers: Implications for Body Armour Sizing and Design by Coltman, Celeste E, Brisbine, Brooke R, Molloy, Richard H, Steele, Julie R

“…This study aimed to provide normative data characterising the torsos and breasts of female soldiers and to determine which torso and breast anthropometric…”
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Reliability of ultrasound to measure morphology of the toe flexor muscles by Mickle, Karen J, Nester, Christopher J, Crofts, Gillian, Steele, Julie R

“…Background Measuring the strength of individual foot muscles is very challenging; however, measuring muscle morphology has been shown to be associated with…”
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Dorsiflexion Capacity Affects Achilles Tendon Loading during Drop Landings by WHITTING, John W, STEELE, Julie R, MCGHEE, Deirdre E, MUNRO, Bridget J

“…Evidence suggests a link between decreased dorsiflexion range of motion (DROM) and injury risk during landings. The purpose of this study was to determine the…”
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