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Professor Natalie Vanicek's Outputs (71)

Criterion validity of a newly developed Apple Watch app (‘MVPA’) compared to the native Apple Watch ‘Activity’ app for measuring criterion moderate intensity physical activity (2025)
Journal Article
Warner, A., Vanicek, N., Benson, A., Myers, T., & Abt, G. (2025). Criterion validity of a newly developed Apple Watch app (‘MVPA’) compared to the native Apple Watch ‘Activity’ app for measuring criterion moderate intensity physical activity. Digital Health, 11, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251326225

Introduction
Many people fail to meet physical activity guidelines. One possible solution is wearable technology. Yet it is unclear if popular devices such as the Apple Watch can accurately measure intensity, which is a cornerstone of physical activ... Read More about Criterion validity of a newly developed Apple Watch app (‘MVPA’) compared to the native Apple Watch ‘Activity’ app for measuring criterion moderate intensity physical activity.

Individualisation of Physical Activity Measurement Using Wearable Technology (2024)
Thesis
Warner, A. (2024). Individualisation of Physical Activity Measurement Using Wearable Technology. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4927514

The benefits of performing regular physical activity are well documented for reducing the risk of comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease. Physical activity intensity is an important component associated with such benefits, with National Health... Read More about Individualisation of Physical Activity Measurement Using Wearable Technology.

‘A whole different ball game’: the qualitative experience of older adults with a transtibial amputation and the use of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot on the STEPFORWARD trial (2023)
Journal Article
Mitchell, N., Leggett, H., Watson, J., McDaid, C. T., Barnett, C., Twiste, M., & Vanicek, N. (2023). ‘A whole different ball game’: the qualitative experience of older adults with a transtibial amputation and the use of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot on the STEPFORWARD trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2199222

Background: Older patients with lower limb amputation, categorised as having “limited community mobility”, are under-researched. Understanding their experience with a new prosthetic ankle-foot is important when designing clinical trials. The aim of t... Read More about ‘A whole different ball game’: the qualitative experience of older adults with a transtibial amputation and the use of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot on the STEPFORWARD trial.

Relationship between stair ascent gait speed, bone density and gait characteristics of postmenopausal women (2023)
Journal Article
Dostan, A., Dobson, C. A., & Vanicek, N. (2023). Relationship between stair ascent gait speed, bone density and gait characteristics of postmenopausal women. PLoS ONE, 18(3), Article e0283333. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283333

Stair ascent is a biomechanically challenging task for older women. Bone health may affect gait stability during stair walking. This study investigated the gait biomechanics associated with stair ascent in a group of postmenopausal women in relation... Read More about Relationship between stair ascent gait speed, bone density and gait characteristics of postmenopausal women.

Clinical and confidence outcomes following through-knee versus above-knee amputation : a quantitative study (2023)
Thesis
Boam, G. L. Clinical and confidence outcomes following through-knee versus above-knee amputation : a quantitative study. (Thesis). University of Hull and University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4567461

Following surgery, patients with a major lower limb amputation face physical and mental health challenges. For clinicians and physiotherapists to reach a consensus and provide a suitable level of amputation for each patient, the understanding of post... Read More about Clinical and confidence outcomes following through-knee versus above-knee amputation : a quantitative study.

Agreement and relationship between measures of absolute and relative intensity during walking: A systematic review with meta-regression (2022)
Journal Article
Warner, A., Vanicek, N., Benson, A., Myers, T., & Abt, G. (2022). Agreement and relationship between measures of absolute and relative intensity during walking: A systematic review with meta-regression. PLoS ONE, 17(11), Article e0277031. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0277031

Introduction A metabolic equivalent (MET) is one of the most common methods used to objectively quantify physical activity intensity. Although the MET provides an 'objective' measure, it does not account for inter-individual differences in cardioresp... Read More about Agreement and relationship between measures of absolute and relative intensity during walking: A systematic review with meta-regression.

Biomechanical differences between ablebodied and spinal cord injured individuals walking in an overground robotic exoskeleton (2022)
Journal Article
Hayes, S. C., White, M., Wilcox, C. R. J., White, H. S. F., & Vanicek, N. (2022). Biomechanical differences between ablebodied and spinal cord injured individuals walking in an overground robotic exoskeleton. PLoS ONE, 17(1), Article e0262915. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262915

Background Robotic assisted gait training (RAGT) uses a powered exoskeleton to support an individual's body and move their limbs, with the aim of activating latent, pre-existing movement patterns stored in the lower spinal cord called central pattern... Read More about Biomechanical differences between ablebodied and spinal cord injured individuals walking in an overground robotic exoskeleton.

Modeling and control of anterior–posterior and medial–lateral sways in standing posture (2022)
Journal Article
Hou, M., Fagan, M., Vanicek, N., & Dobson, C. A. (2022). Modeling and control of anterior–posterior and medial–lateral sways in standing posture. Journal of biomechanics, 134, Article 110930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110930

To study essential anterior–posterior and medial–lateral sways of the stance caused by rotational movements about the ankle and hip joints, a mathematical model is developed for the 3D postural kinematics and dynamics. The model is in the form of non... Read More about Modeling and control of anterior–posterior and medial–lateral sways in standing posture.

Through-knee versus above-knee amputation for vascular and non-vascular major lower limb amputations (2021)
Journal Article
Crane, H., Boam, G., Carradice, D., Vanicek, N., Twiddy, M., & Smith, G. E. (2021). Through-knee versus above-knee amputation for vascular and non-vascular major lower limb amputations. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2021(12), CD013839. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013839.pub2

BACKGROUND: Diabetes and vascular disease are the leading causes of lower limb amputation. Currently, 463 million adults are living with diabetes, and 202 million with peripheral vascular disease, worldwide. When a lower limb amputation is considered... Read More about Through-knee versus above-knee amputation for vascular and non-vascular major lower limb amputations.

Living with and caring for dementia : the effects of a novel intervention on quality of life in a case series (2021)
Thesis
Parkinson, S. R. Living with and caring for dementia : the effects of a novel intervention on quality of life in a case series. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223430

Background: Dementia is associated with several modifiable risk factors including physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement. Caregiver burden is common among dementia carers and may be reduced with educational and emotional supp... Read More about Living with and caring for dementia : the effects of a novel intervention on quality of life in a case series.

STEPFORWARD study: a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot for older patients with vascular-related amputations (2021)
Journal Article
Vanicek, N., Coleman, E., Watson, J., Bell, K., Barnett, C., McDaid, C., Twiste, M., Jepson, F., Salawu, A., Harrison, D., & Mitchell, N. (2021). STEPFORWARD study: a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot for older patients with vascular-related amputations. BMJ open, 11(3), Article e045195. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045195

Objectives To determine the feasibility of conducting a full-scale randomised controlled trial (RCT) of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot compared with a standard prosthetic ankle-foot.

Design Multic... Read More about STEPFORWARD study: a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot for older patients with vascular-related amputations.

Through-knee versus above-knee amputation for vascular and non-vascular major lower limb amputations (Protocol) (2021)
Journal Article
Crane, H., Boam, G., Carradice, D., Vanicek, N., Twiddy, M., & Smith, G. E. (2021). Through-knee versus above-knee amputation for vascular and non-vascular major lower limb amputations (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021(1), Article CD013839. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013839

Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the effects of through-knee amputation compared to above-knee amputation on clinical and rehabilitation outcomes and complication rates in... Read More about Through-knee versus above-knee amputation for vascular and non-vascular major lower limb amputations (Protocol).

A block randomised controlled trial investigating changes in postural control following a personalised 12-week exercise programme for individuals with lower limb amputation (2020)
Journal Article
Schafer, Z. A., & Vanicek, N. (2021). A block randomised controlled trial investigating changes in postural control following a personalised 12-week exercise programme for individuals with lower limb amputation. Gait and Posture, 84, 198-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.12.001

Background: Individuals with a lower limb amputation (LLA) have an increased risk of falls and often report lower balance confidence. They must compensate for altered mechanics and prosthetic limitations in order to execute appropriate motor response... Read More about A block randomised controlled trial investigating changes in postural control following a personalised 12-week exercise programme for individuals with lower limb amputation.

The effects of exercise to promote quality of life in individuals with traumatic brain injuries: a systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
O'Caroll, G., King, S. L., Carroll, S., Perry, J., & Vanicek, N. (in press). The effects of exercise to promote quality of life in individuals with traumatic brain injuries: a systematic review. Brain Injury, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2020.1812117

© 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Objective: To systematically review the effects of exercise interventions that may enhance quality of life (QOL) in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: A systematic search was conducted using... Read More about The effects of exercise to promote quality of life in individuals with traumatic brain injuries: a systematic review.

A biomechanical comparison of powered robotic exoskeleton gait with normal and slow walking: An investigation with able-bodied individuals (2020)
Journal Article
Hayes, S. C., White, M., White, H. S. F., & Vanicek, N. (2020). A biomechanical comparison of powered robotic exoskeleton gait with normal and slow walking: An investigation with able-bodied individuals. Clinical biomechanics, 80, Article 105133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105133

Background
Overground lower-limb robotic exoskeletons are assistive devices used to facilitate ambulation and gait rehabilitation. Our understanding of how closely they resemble comfortable and slow walking is limited. This information is important... Read More about A biomechanical comparison of powered robotic exoskeleton gait with normal and slow walking: An investigation with able-bodied individuals.

A biomechanical investigation of seated balance and upright mobility with a robotic exoskeleton in individuals with a spinal cord injury (2020)
Thesis
Hayes, S. C. A biomechanical investigation of seated balance and upright mobility with a robotic exoskeleton in individuals with a spinal cord injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222965

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex medical condition with multiple sequelae. The level and severity of a lesion will determine the degree of disability and associated co- morbidities, the most obvious of which is paralysis. Other concomitant issue... Read More about A biomechanical investigation of seated balance and upright mobility with a robotic exoskeleton in individuals with a spinal cord injury.

Quality of life and physical outcomes following an exercise intervention in individuals with a traumatic brain injury : a pilot study (2019)
Thesis
O'Carroll, G. C. Quality of life and physical outcomes following an exercise intervention in individuals with a traumatic brain injury : a pilot study. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222570

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are becoming one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, with more than 200,000 people attending emergency departments in the UK each year following a head injury. This creates immense strain on the ind... Read More about Quality of life and physical outcomes following an exercise intervention in individuals with a traumatic brain injury : a pilot study.

Self-aligning prosthetic device for older patients with vascular-related amputations: protocol for a randomised feasibility study (the STEPFORWARD study) (2019)
Journal Article
Mitchell, N., Coleman, E., Watson, J., Bell, K., McDaid, C., Barnett, C., Twiste, M., Jepson, F., Salawu, A., Harrison, D., & Vanicek, N. (2019). Self-aligning prosthetic device for older patients with vascular-related amputations: protocol for a randomised feasibility study (the STEPFORWARD study). BMJ open, 9(9), Article e032924. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032924

Introduction The majority of older patients with a transtibial amputation are prescribed a standard (more rigid, not self-aligning) prosthesis. These are mostly suitable for level walking, and cannot adjust to different sloped surfaces. This makes wa... Read More about Self-aligning prosthetic device for older patients with vascular-related amputations: protocol for a randomised feasibility study (the STEPFORWARD study).

A self-aligning prosthetic device for older patients with vascular-related amputations: Protocol for a randomised feasibility study (the STEPFORWARD study) (2019)
Journal Article
Mitchell, N., Coleman, E., Watson, J., Bell, K., McDaid, C., Barnett, C., Twiste, M., Jepson, F., Salawu, A., Harrison, D., & Vanicek, N. (in press). A self-aligning prosthetic device for older patients with vascular-related amputations: Protocol for a randomised feasibility study (the STEPFORWARD study). BMJ open, 9(9), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032924

Introduction
The majority of older patients with a transtibial amputation are prescribed a standard (more rigid, not self-aligning) prosthesis. These are mostly suitable for level walking, and cannot adjust to different sloped surfaces. This makes w... Read More about A self-aligning prosthetic device for older patients with vascular-related amputations: Protocol for a randomised feasibility study (the STEPFORWARD study).