Publications by authors named "C J Kean"
This study evaluated the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) women's mentor circle programme. Forty-eight ISBS women members completed a survey that provided insight into how the circles operated, perceived benefits, and challenges to participation. Most circles met every 6-8 weeks with meetings lasting 1 to 1.
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- The study focused on assessing physiotherapy practices for diagnosing lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) among international physiotherapists to identify training needs and variations from standard practices.
- A survey with 299 physiotherapists from eight countries evaluated the frequency of use of various assessment techniques, determining what constitutes routine practice.
- Key findings revealed that specific tests, such as the chair pick-up test and cervical special tests, are not routinely applied, suggesting physiotherapists take a more tailored approach in their assessment methods rather than relying on standardized practices.
Successful performance in competitive swimming requires a swimmer to maximise propulsion and minimise drag, which can be assessed using instantaneous swimming velocity. Many systems exist to quantify velocity, and therefore, it is important to understand the agreement between systems. This study examined the agreement between an automated video-based system and a tethered system to measure instantaneous velocity.
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- The gender gap in STEM fields, especially engineering and biomechanics, results in significant underrepresentation of girls and women, beginning in education and worsening in senior roles.
- The Biomechanics Research and Innovation Challenge (BRInC) was created as a 100-day program to mentor and engage high school girls and early-career biomechanists at crucial points when they often disengage from STEM.
- After participating in BRInC, girls exhibited positive shifts in their attitudes toward biomechanics, maths, and science, as well as improved career aspirations, emphasizing the need for targeted programs that promote female involvement in STEM.
CD8 T cells are classically recognized as adaptive lymphocytes based on their ability to recognize specific foreign antigens and mount memory responses. However, recent studies indicate that some antigen-inexperienced CD8 T cells can respond to innate cytokines alone in the absence of cognate T cell receptor stimulation, a phenomenon referred to as bystander activation. Here, we demonstrate that neonatal CD8 T cells undergo a robust and diverse program of bystander activation, which corresponds to enhanced innate-like protection against unrelated pathogens.
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