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Dr. Samantha Winter is a Reader in Rehabilitation Biomechanics at Loughborough University's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, affiliated with the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM). Her work bridges clinical rehabilitation, sports performance, and evolutionary biomechanics, with a focus on dysfunctional breathing and neuromuscular fatigue.
- Education: First Class BSc in Sport and Exercise Sciences (University of Birmingham), MSc Kinesiology, Master's in Applied Statistics, PhD Kinesiology (Penn State University), Post-graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, BSc Mathematics (Open University)
Her research explores the application of opto-electronic plethysmography (OEP) for diagnosing breathing disorders, complexity analysis in neuromuscular fatigue, and evolutionary ergonomics of hominin hand evolution. She leads externally funded projects on real-time OEP feedback systems and fatigue mechanisms.
Recent publications highlight trends in Breathing Analysis, Neuromuscular Fatigue, and Evolutionary Ergonomics, utilizing advanced methodologies like time-series modeling, EMG, and motion capture. Key collaborations include studies on chronic ankle instability and prehistoric tool use efficiency.
- Scientific Recognition: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2019
She has influenced curriculum design and student support systems nationwide, with grants focused on breathing retraining and sports injury prevention. Her work intersects the Lifestyle for Health and Wellbeing and Sport Performance research groups.
