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Martin Twiste
Dr Martin Twiste
postal addressUniversity of Salford, Frederick Road, Brian Blatchford Building, Room PO53, M6 6PU.
email addressm.twiste@salford.ac.uk
telephone0161 295 7029
website addresshttp://www.healthcare.salford.ac.uk/crhpr/m-twiste.htm
Key Memberships
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Member of School: School of Health Sciences
From September 2011 to present.
Full Member of Research Institute: Institute for Health & Social Care Research (IHSCR)
From January 2001 to May 2009.
Profile Summary

Motion analysis of prosthetic gait

Engineering of prosthetic components

Design of rehabilitation aids

Key Qualifications
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2005
PgCert Higher Education Practice and Research (from University of Salford).
2004
PhD by Research (from University of Salford).
2000
MSc by Research (from University of Salford).
1997
BSc (Hons) - 1st class - Prosthetics & Orthotics (from University of Salford).
Key Projects
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2012
May
A scientific basis for improving function in trans-femoral amputees
MOD, £149,236.00.
Principal Investigator: R Baker (33%). Co-Investigators: R Jones (33%), M Twiste (33%).
Key Publications
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Refereed Journal Articles
2012
Jan
Twiste, M & Howard, D & Jones, R & Twiste, M 2012, 'The effects of transverse rotation angle on compression and effective lever arm of prosthetic feet during simulated stance', Prosthetics and Orthotics International, p.(in press).
2012
Jan
Major, M & Kenney, L & Twiste, M & Howard, D 2012, 'The mechanical characterisation of trans-tibial prostheses distal to the socket: a literature review', J Rehab Res Dev, p.(in press).
2011
Jul
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2011, 'Amputee independent prosthesis properties - a new model for description and measurement', J Biomech, 44, pp.2572-2575.
2008
Oct
Twiste, M & Rithalia, S 2008, ' Measurement system for the evaluation of alternating pressure redistribution mattresses using pressure relief index and tissue perfusion - a preliminary study.', Wound Practice and Research, 16(4), pp.192-198.
2005
Oct
Twiste, M 2005, ' Encouraging a deep approach to learning among students of prosthetics and orthotics', Innovative Learning in Action, University of Salford, September, pp.35-40.
2002
Jan
Linden, M & Twiste, M & Rithalia, S 2002, ' The biomechanical effects of the inclusion of a torque absorber and type of knee units on trans-femoral amputee gait', Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 26, pp.35-43.
Book Sections
2010
Jan
Sobuh, M M & Kenney, L & Tresadern, P & Twiste, M & Thies, S 2010 'Feasibility of activity monitoring for upper limb prosthetic evaluation ', in: Amputation, prosthesis use, and phantom limb pain - an interdisciplinary perspective, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany, p.258.
2007
Jan
Rithalia, S & Twiste, M 2007 ' Medical support surfaces: An overview of technical aspects and assessment', in: In : VK Shukla, R Mani, L Teot, S Pradhan. Management of wound healing, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, pp.128-142.
2006
Jan
Twiste, M 2006 ' Case study in Teaching Observations', in: In: Kahn P, Walsh L. Developing your teaching: Ideas, insights and action, RoutledgeFalmer, London, United Kingdom.
Meeting Abstracts
2011
Jun
Al-Qaroot, B & Twiste, M & Hogg, P & McAloon, M & Howard, D & McGill, G 2011, Optimisation of lateral thoraco-lumbar acquisition parameters for Cobb and superimposition methods of intervertebral movement estimation, UKRC (UK Radiological Congress), Manchester, UK.
2010
Nov
Al-Qaroot, B & Twiste, M & Howard, D & Hogg, P & McAloon, M 2010, The effect of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyper-extension spinal orthoses, The UK National Member Society's Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Newcastle, UK.
2010
May
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2010, The effects of increasing toe-out alignment angle on the mechanical behaviour of prosthetic feet, The 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Leipizg, Germany.
2010
May
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2010, The effect of elastic properties on gait stability and variability, Symposium entitled 'Gait Analysis for determination of balance, stability and safety in prosthetics', The 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany.
2010
May
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2010, Investigating the effects of the mechanical properties of trans-tibial prostheses on user performance: A preliminary study, The 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany.
2010
May
Twiste, M 2010, Prosthetics & Orthotics education and research in the United Kingdom ¿ The University of Salford¿s newly developed and validated honours degree programme, The 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany.
2009
Oct
Al-Qaroot, B & Twiste, M & Howard, D & Jones, R 2009, The effect of using three different designs of plastic spinal jackets on gait, The UK National Member Society¿s Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Chester, United Kingdom.
2009
May
Sobuh, M M & Kenney, L & Tresadern, P & Twiste, M & Thies, S 2009, Feasibility of activity monitoring for upper limb prosthetic evaluation, Trent International Prosthetic Symposium - International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (United Kingdom National Member Society), Loughborough, United Kingdom.
2009
May
Head, J S & Heath, G & Hutchins, S W & Twiste, M & Kenney, L 2009, Analysing the relationship between socket design, electrode contact and myoelectric prosthesis functionality: a prosthesis user questionnaire, Trent International Prosthetic Symposium - International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (United Kingdom National Member Society), Loughborough, United Kingdom.
2009
May
Sobuh, M M & Kenney, L & Tresadern, P & Twiste, M & Thies, S 2009, Monitoring of upper limb prosthesis activity in trans-radial amputees, 4th Northwest Biomechanics Research Day, Salford, United Kingdom.
2008
Aug
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2008, The influence of trans-tibial prostheses' mechanical properties on the performance of the amputee, North American Congress on Biomechanics, Michigan, United Sates of America.
2008
Jun
Sobuh, M M & Kenney, L & Tresadern, P & Twiste, M & Thies, S 2008, Monitoring of upper limb prosthesis activity in trans-radial amputees - A feasibility study, Prosthetics, Amputation and Phantom Limb Pain Research Day, Manchester, United Kingdom.
2007
Aug
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2007, Quantification of prosthetic foot compliance with application to functional performance, The 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada.
2007
Jul
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2007, Novel method of quantifying mechanical properties of trans-tibial prostheses, International Society of Biomechanics XXIth Congress, Taipei, Taiwan.
2006
Nov
Hulland, M & Twiste, M 2006, Energy storing and releasing mechanisms of the anatomic foot compared to those of dynamic elastic response prosthetic feet, The UK National Member Society¿s Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Stoke-on Trent, United Kingdom.
2006
Nov
Rees, S & Hulland, M & Twiste, M 2006, Are energy storing and releasing mechanisms of current dynamic elastic response prosthetic feet effective? - A pilot study, The UK National Member Society's Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Stoke-on Trent, United Kingdom.
2006
Sep
Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Nester, C 2006, The effect of transverse plane mechanical compliance on amputee gait and in-socket forces, 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Blacksburg Virginia, United Sates of America.
2006
Aug
Twiste, M & Nester, C & Kenney, L 2006, Does transverse plane mechanical compliance affect amputee gait and in-socket forces?, 5th World Congress of Biomechanics, Munich, Germany.
2005
Aug
Twiste, M & Nester, C & Rithalia, S 2005, The effect of prosthesis compliance on residual limb socket interface forces, International Society of Biomechanics XXth Congress & American Society of Biomechanics 29th Meeting, Cleveland, United Sates of America.
2005
Mar
Wilkinson, J & Twiste, M 2005, Evaluation of the accuracy of volume reproduction using TracerCAD, Eleventh Annual Conference of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists, Blackpool, United Kingdom.
2003
Jul
Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Smith, C & Rithalia, S 2003, Measuring intersegmental prosthetic motion during gait using a cam, International Society of Biomechanics XIXth Congress, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2002
Jul
Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Rithalia, S 2002, A cam design for measuring displacement between prosthetic segments, Seventh International Symposium on the 3 D Analysis of Human Movement, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
2001
Jul
Twiste, M & Linden, M & Rithalia, S 2001, The effect of a torque absorber on prosthetic knee joints, The 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
2001
Jun
Twiste, M & Rithalia, S & Bowker, P 2001, The importance of transverse rotation during prosthetic gait, Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC), Salford, United Kingdom.
2000
Mar
Twiste, M & Linden, M & Rithalia, S 2000, What is the effect of torque absorber on prosthetic knee joints?, Sixth Annual Conference of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Poster Presentations
2010
Mar
Sobuh, M M & Kenney, L & Galpin, A & Thies, S & Twiste, M 2010, 'The role of visual attention in learning to use a myoelectric prosthesis', Exhibited at: Body Rep workshop, Goldsmith, United Kingdom, From 29/03/2010 To 30/03/2010.
2009
Oct
Al-Qaroot, B & Twiste, M & Howard, D & Jones, R 2009, 'The effects of wearing spinal orthoses on gait', Exhibited at: Postgraduate Researchers in Science Medicine (PRISM) annual conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, On 30/10/2009.
2009
May
Al-Qaroot, B & Twiste, M & Howard, D & Jones, R 2009, 'The effects of wearing spinal orthoses on gait', Exhibited at: 4th Northwest Biomechanics Research Day, Salford, United Kingdom, On 15/05/2009.
2009
May
Head, J S & Heath, G & Hutchins, S W & Kenney, L & Twiste, M 2009, 'Analysing the relationship between electrode contact and prosthesis functionality', Exhibited at: Trent International Prosthetic Symposium ¿ International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (United Kingdom National Member Society), Loughborough, United Kingdom, From 18/05/2009 To 20/05/2009.
2008
Jul
Major, M & Twiste, M & Kenney, L & Howard, D 2008, 'Investigating effects of mechanical properties of trans-tibial prostheses on user performance', Exhibited at: 16th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Movement Analysis of Adults and Children, Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne, Switzerland, From 06/07/2008 To 09/07/2008.
2008
May
Sobuh, M M & Kenney, L & Twiste, M & Tresadern, P & Thies, S 2008, 'Accelerometery-based activity monitoring for upper limb prosthesis evaluation', Exhibited at: International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement (ICAMPAM), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, From 21/05/2008 To 24/05/2008.
2007
Jan
Twiste, M & Rithalia, S & D, M 2007, ' Zero pressure: fact or fiction in common nursing positions?', Exhibited at: National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel 10th National Conference, San Antonio, United States of America, From 09/01/2007 To 10/01/2007.
2006
Sep
Twiste, M & Nester, C & Kenney, L & Rithalia, S 2006, 'The effect of longitudinal compliance on amputee gait kinetics and knee kinematics', Exhibited at: 1st Joint Meeting of the European Society of Movement Analysis of Adults and Children & the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, From 28/09/2006 To 30/09/2006.
2005
Sep
Twiste, M & Rithalia, S 2005, 'Displacement patterns at a compliant adapter in a trans-tibial prosthesis', Exhibited at: 14th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Movement Analysis of Adults and Children, Barcelona, Spain, From 22/09/2005 To 23/09/2005.
2001
May
Twiste, M & Rithalia, S & Bowker, P 2001, 'The importance of transverse rotation during prosthetic gait', Exhibited at: Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC), Salford, United Kingdom, From 25/05/2001 To 27/05/2001.
Key Presence
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Conference Organisation
2005
Nov
International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO) UK Annual Scientific Meeting (Swindon, United Kingdom, November 2005).

Peer-reviewer for submitted abstracts.

2005
Sep
Biomechanics of the Lower limb in Health, Disease and Rehabilitation (University of Salford, United Kingdom, September 2005).

Peer-reviewer for submitted abstracts.

Honours and Awards
2005
Jul
Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Scientists (NHS, United Kingdom, July 2005).

Recipients: Twiste M, Williams A (Runners up).Category: 'Excellence in Learning, Teaching, Development and Mentorship'. Topic: to extend practitioner roles in the assessment for, and the fitting and evaluation of, therapeutic s... more >>.

Industrial Collaboration and Exploitation
2006
Jan
Extended Scope Practitioner / Continuous Professional Development (CPD course) developed (United Kingdom, January 2006 to September 2006).

Approximately £3,000.00 to the University of Salford.

2006
Jan
Extended Scope Practitioner / Continuous Professional Development (CPD course) developed (United Kingdom, January 2006 to September 2006).

Approximately £3,000.00 to the University of Salford.

2005
Jan
Extended Scope Practitioner / Continuous Professional Development (CPD course) developed (United Kingdom, January 2005 to August 2005).

Approximately £3,000.00 to the University of Salford.more >>.

2004
Dec
Lectures developed (Korea, North, December 2004 to January 2004).

Approximately £2,820.00 to the University of Salford.

2004
Aug
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course developed (United Kingdom, August 2004 to January 2005).

Approximately £2,600.00 to the University of Salford.more >>.

Internal University Support Received
2006
Jul
International Conference Fund (July 2006).

£692.00.

2006
Jan
Research Investment Fund - principal investigator (January 2006).

£3,500.00. Twiste M. The influence that deformation of an elastic prosthetic foot has on ground reaction forces to evaluate energy return during amputee walking (for 1 year).

2005
Jul
International Conference Fund (July 2005).

£1,462.10.

2004
Aug
International Conference Fund (August 2004).

£1,936.00.

2003
Jul
International Conference Fund (July 2003).

£2,088.97.

Media Appearances
2009
Nov
Upper limb external prosthetics (CNN, United Kingdom, November 2009).

Twiste M. Academic comments on: The artificial hand that can ‘feel’, Mark Tutton.

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Other
2006
May
Peer-reviewer for an award (Australia, May 2006).

Recipient: Dr Laurent Frossard -  Eureka Award for his Protamine project.

Other Evidence of External Esteem
2012
Mar
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (United Kingdom, March 2012).

Gait and Posture

2012
Feb
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (United Kingdom, February 2012).

Clinical Biomechanics

2011
Mar
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (March 2011).

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.

2011
Feb
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (February 2011).

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.

2010
Nov
Peer reviewer for submitted paper (November 2010).

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

2009
Sep
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (September 2009).

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.

2009
Jun
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (June 2009).

Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development.

2009
May
Peer-reviwer for submitted paper (May 2009).

Gait & Posture.

2009
Mar
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (March 2009).

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.

2009
Jan
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (January 2009).
Prosthetics & Orthotics International.
2008
Dec
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (December 2008).

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

2008
Dec
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (December 2008).

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.

2008
Nov
Peer-reviewer of submitted paper (November 2008).

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

2008
Jul
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (July 2008).

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.

2008
Feb
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (February 2008).

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.

2008
Jan
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (January 2008).

Clinical Biomechanics.

2007
Jul
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (July 2007).

Medical Engineering & Physics.

2007
Jul
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (July 2007).

Journal of Biomechanics.

2007
Mar
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (March 2007).

Medical Engineering & Physics.

2005
Oct
Peer-reviewer for submitted paper (October 2005).

IEEE Transaction on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering.

2005
Jun
Peer reviewer for submitted paper (June 2005).

IEEE Transaction on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering.

Other Research Activity
2010
Oct
Peer-reviewer for submitted grant application (United Kingdom, October 2010).
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
2009
Sep
Peer-reviewer for submitted grant application (United Kingdom, September 2009).

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

2009
Aug
Peer-reviewer for submitted grant application (United Kingdom, August 2009).

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

2009
Jul
Peer-reviewer for submitted grant application (United Kingdom, July 2009).

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

2005
Sep
PhD & MSc supervisor - ongoing (United Kingdom, September 2005).

3 ongoing PhD as main supervisor

3 ongoing PhD as co-supervisor

1 PhD as co-supervisor completed 08/2010

2 MSc as main supervisor completed 05/2009, 07/2010

4 MSc as co-superv... more >>.

2005
Aug
PhD interim examiner (United Kingdom, August 2005).

University of Salford, United Kingdom.

2001
Jan
Principal investigator - external research grant (United Kingdom, January 2001).

Twiste M, Rithalia SVS. The effect of torque absorbers and torque-shock absorbers on the gait of trans tibial amputees.

£55,390.00 from NHS Executive North West Regional Office (NWRO) R&D Directorate.
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