Apply for the Internship Scheme
Scheme dates: Monday 4th July - Friday 26th August 2022
Dissemination Day 6th September 2022
Applications are now CLOSED.
Internship Project Themes:
| Host Institution |
Supervisor / Mentor |
Project Theme* |
| University of Bath |
Professor James Bilzon |
Evaluating the Intelligent Knee OsteoArthritis Lifestyle App (iKOALA).
Get involved in evaluating the effectiveness of a novel lifestyle App designed to enhance the physical activity, musculoskeletal health and symptom management of knee osteoarthritis users. Led by Professor James Bilzon and Dr Richard Stevenson, and co-funded by Versus Arthritis, this will be the first longitudinal (3-months) user trial of the App, which will be supported by a member of staff from our Department of Computer Science. Diagnosed Knee Osteoarthritis users will be asked to engage with the App for 3-months and data will be available for a range of outcomes including changes in Physical Activity Levels, Knee function and pain, as well as various measures of health-related quality of life.
For more information on the project, please click here.
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| University of Bath |
Professor James Bilzon |
Influence of Energy Restriction and Exercise on Pain, Function and Inflammation in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.
Get involved in a laboratory-based intervention study to assess the effectiveness of energy restriction alone or in combination with exercise on joint pain, function and inflammation in individuals with diagnosed knee osteoarthritis. Led by Professor James Bilzon and PhD student Rachel Deere, this randomised controlled trial will assess the effectiveness of these intervention on various markers of fitness and function. While biomarkers of systemic inflammation will not be available during the summer of 2022, the intern can be introduced to a range of laboratory-based measures and analyses. |
| University of Bath |
Professor James Bilzon |
Influence of foot orientation modifications on knee joint biomechanics during different daily activities in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Assist with a laboratory-based study to assess the influence of foot orientation modifications on key knee joint biomechanics parameters (e.g. Knee Adduction Moment) in individuals with diagnosed knee osteoarthritis. Led by Professor James Bilzon, Dr Polly McGuigan and PhD student Yi Wan, this trial will involve participants visiting the Applied Biomechanics Suite at the University of Bath for a single day and completing a number of activities of daily living (e.g. walking, stair climbing, sit to stand) with their feet in different orientations, to assess the influence on knee joint loading. The results will be instrumental in guiding the development of a future biofeedback intervention study. |
| University of Bath |
Dr Carly McKay |
The Acute Effects of Exercise on Markers and Perceptions of Joint Health after ACL Reconstruction.
For more information on the Clinical Rehabilitation and Exercise Medicine Group, please click here. |
| University of Nottingham |
Professor Paul Greenhaff |
Quantifying Neuromuscular Decline into Frailty.
For more information on the Physiology team's research, please click here. |
| University of Nottingham |
Dr Stefan Kluzek |
FIXIT Study
This project is looking at the reproducibility of foot medial and transverse arch assessments using ultrasound and force plates.
For more information on the project, please click here. |
| University of Southampton |
Professor Cathy Bowen, Dr Emma Cowley (Professor Richard Jones: Salford partner) |
Conceptual Development of an Algorithm for Prescription of 3D Printed Personalised Foot Orthoses in Musculoskeletal Gait Rehabilitation.
For more information on the School of Health Sciences, please click here.
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| University of Southampton |
Paul Muckelt, Dr Martin Warner, Professor Maria Stokes |
Investigation of Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Musculoskeletal Properties of Females Over a One-Month Cycle using the MyotonPRO.
For more information on the Project, please click here.
School of Health Sciences, please click here.
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| Loughborough University |
Professor Jonathan Folland |
Neuromuscular Function, Exercise and Rehabilitation in Relation to Musculoskeletal Health and Osteoarthritis.
For more information on Professor Jonathan Folland and his research, please click here.
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| University of Leeds |
Professor Anthony Redmond |
Modelling Spinal Loads during Different Physical Activities.
For more information on Professor Anthony Redmond and his research, please click here.
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*Please note that the Project Themes are subject to change depending on the effects of Covid at the Centre and it's Institutions.
The 2022 scheme will run for a 8 week period between 4th July – 26th August 2022, plus a dissemination day on the 6th September.
To apply please submit:
- A 2 page A4 statement of intent
- A covering letter stating which two projects/Institutions you wish to work with and why
- Current CV
Completed applications should be sent to: internships-seoa@nottingham.ac.uk with the subject line: 2022 Internship Application. Attach your application as one document titled with your name (e.g. JaneDoe_InternshipApplication).
Suitable applicants will be invited for interview on Tuesday 17th May 2022 (via Microsoft Teams).