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Robert Needham is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University, specializing in Sport and Clinical Biomechanics. He holds a PhD in Biomechanics (2018) and has expertise in motion capture, electromyography, and gait analysis. His research focuses on movement coordination variability, clinical gait analysis, and biomechanical demands in sports. Needham has worked with Premier League Football Clubs, Stoke City FC, and GB Swimming/Athletics. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (FHEA) and actively reviews for journals like the Journal of Biomechanics and Gait & Posture.
Teaching:
- Lead modules: Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics (L4), Biomechanics & Kinesiology (L5), Applied Biomechanics (L6)
- MSc Clinical Biomechanics program leadership
Research Interests:
- Non-linear data analysis for movement coordination
- Weightlifting biomechanics and footwear effects
- Rowing kinematics and chronic pain analysis
- Data visualization for biomechanical insights
Awards & Grants:
- Royal Academy of Engineering grant (Engineering London 2012 project)
- Innovative biomechanics collaborations with Stoke City FC
Key Contributions:
- Developed Vector Coding techniques for spine analysis
- Pioneered ambulatory sensor metrics for mobility impairment assessment
- Authored textbook chapters on clinical biomechanics
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