Description:
This edited book focuses on the hardware systems for gait analysis such as speed, pressure, or body angles as well as data visualisation and mathematical models for interpreting this data. The book is written by a range of international researchers from academia, industry, and clinical settings.
Brief description:
Nachiappan Chockalingam is a Professor of Clinical Biomechanics and Director of the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies at Staffordshire University, UK. He is a chartered engineer, registered clinical scientist, a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and a member of numerous professional organisations. He holds visiting professorships in Malta, India and China. He has over 700 research outputs, including over 240 full research manuscripts and he reviews for numerous journals and grant-awarding bodies worldwide. His research has received funding from various international bodies including the European Commission and British Council. He is involved in charitable and non-profit organisations to help the wider global community on healthy ageing and assistive technology which aid mobility. His current activities at Staffordshire University focuses on translational research. He has played a pivotal role in bringing various allied health professionals to the wider biomechanics and medical engineering community.