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Dr Craig Childs is a Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Engineering, with a background in mechanical and biomedical engineering and a doctorate in the application of implanted devices for assisting human movement. He teaches rigid body biomechanics to all levels, focussing on prosthetics, orthotics and sport rehabilitation applications. Dr Childs manages the department's Motek Forcelink CAREN facility, applying his expertise in use of technology (e.g. VR, IMUs) for upper and lower limb rehabilitation, with a particular interest in stability and cognitive load.
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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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UDLA 2527 University of Strathclyde | Nagle, Abbie
Buis, A. (Principal Investigator), Childs, C. (Co-investigator) & Nagle, A. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/25 → 1/04/29
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics & Orthotics | Galbert, Angel
Childs, C. (Principal Investigator), Buis, A. (Co-investigator) & Galbert, A. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/22 → 1/10/26
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Modified Star Excursion Balance Test performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a participant-level analysis
Forsyth, L., Simpson, J., Pourkazemi, F., Torp, D. M., Burcal, C., Koldenhoven, R. M., Donovan, L., Jaffri, A., Al Adal, S., Mitchell, A. & Childs, C. R., 7 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research . 19, 1, 13 p., e70115.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thigh-worn sensor for measuring initial and final contact during gait in a mobility impaired population: a validation study
Johnson, T., Kuntapun, J., Childs, C. & Kerr, A., 30 Oct 2025, In: JMIR Biomedical Engineering. 10, 7 p., e80308.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Data for: "A Strathclyde cluster model for gait kinematic measurement using functional methods"
Childs, C. (Creator), Meng, L. (Creator) & Buis, A. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 31 Aug 2020
DOI: 10.15129/be4b52e4-ccbe-452e-ba99-0ab42e4e4a7c
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IMU-based angle measurement - algorithm validation by Vicon motion capture
Meng, L. (Creator), Childs, C. (Contributor) & Buis, A. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 31 Jul 2018
DOI: 10.15129/91cc1c74-4aa1-4d66-8476-ff6ab0e7a196
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School outreach event
Schulte, C. (Recipient), Parker, M.-C. (Host), Childs, C. (Host) & González-García, C. (Host)
5 Sept 2025Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Education Outreach
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Visit of a Chancellor-led delegation group of Guangzhou Medical University to Strathclyde
Wu, J. (Organiser), McArthur, S. (Participant), Shu, W. (Participant), Reid, S. (Participant), Riches, P. (Participant), Kazakidi, A. (Participant), Li, D. (Participant), Kerr, A. (Participant), Ross, K. (Participant), Childs, C. (Participant), Li, J. (Participant), Liu, J. (Participant), Zhang, H. (Participant), Qu, L. (Participant), long, J. (Participant) & peng, Y. (Participant)
29 May 2024Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Organiser of special symposia