Research and Presentations

2016

Publications:

Devan, H., Dillon, M., Carman, A., Hendrick, P., Hale, L., Boocock, M. G., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2017). Spinal and pelvic kinematics during gait in people with lower limb amputation, with and without low back pain: an exploratory study. Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics. (in press)

Kasehagen, B., Ellis, R., Mawston, G., Allen, S., & Hing, W. (2016). Assessing the reliability of ultrasound imaging to examine radial nerve excursion. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 42(7), 1651-1659. doi:10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2016.02.013

Kilby, J., Prasad, K., & Mawston, G. (2016). Multi-channel surface electromyography electrodes: A review. IEEE Sensors Journal, 16(14), 5510-5519. doi:10.1109/JSEN.2016.2569072

Conference Presentations:

Ashby, L., Hill, J., & Boocock, M.G. (2016). Encouraging sedentary office workers to move: feasibility study for Smart Phone App. HFESNZ Mini-conference and Golden Anniversary Celebration 7th September; Wellington, NZ.

Boocock, M. G., Taylor, S. and Mawston, G. A. (2016). Age as a factor affecting repetitive manual handling technique. PREMUS 2016, the 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, June 20th -23rd, Toronto, Canada.

Boocock, M.G. and Ashby, L. (2016). Integrating ergonomics into the design process: development of Auckland Council’s new food waste collection service. HASANZ Conference 2016, Illuminate/ Challenge/ Transform: Seeing health and safety in a new light, 7-9th Sept; Wellington, NZ

Naude, Y., Mawston, G.A., & Boocock, M.G. (2016). The effectiveness of real-time biofeedback on spinal posture: A Systematic Review. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference, 16-18th Sept., Auckland, NZ.

Notable research reports to agencies/organisations/companies

Boocock, M.G. and Ashby, L. (2016). Reducing accidents and lost time incidence resulting from manual handling activities. Report for Winstone Wallboards Ltd. Report #: EHFG2016/04.

Boocock, M.G. and Ashby, L. (2016). Recommendations for the design of food waste only bins: feedback on the 2nd prototype bin. Report for Auckland Council. Report #: EHFG2016/03.

Ashby, L. and Boocock, M.G. (2016). Manual Handling Risk Assessment Bostik Australia Pty Ltd. Report #: HM2016/01.

Boocock, M.G. and Ashby, L. (2016). Recommendations for the design of food waste only bins: prototype evaluation phase 2. Report for Auckland Council. Report #: EHFG2016/02.

Boocock, M.G. and Ashby, L. (2016). Recommendations for the design of food waste only bins: prototype evaluation. Report for Auckland Council. Report #: EHFG2016/01.

2015

Publications:

Boocock, M. G., Mawston, G. A. and Taylor, S. (2015). Age-related differences do affect postural kinematics and joint kinetics during repetitive lifting. Clinical Biomechanics, 30, 136-143.

Mawston, G. A. and Boocock, M. G. (2015). Lumbar posture biomechanics and its influence on the functional anatomy of the erector spinae and multifidus. Physical Therapy Reviews, 20, 3, 178-186.

Conference Presentations:

Ashby, L., Boocock, M.G., Fegan, A. Simmonds, M., Mawston, G. and Weedon, L. The design and implementation of an exercise programme for the prevention and management of work-related upper limb disorders. Proceedings of the 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, Melbourne, 9-14th August 2015.

Boocock, M.G., Ashby, L., Williams, A., Trevelyan, F. and Mawston, G.A. The influence of experience on manual materials handling and its implications for training: a systematic literature review. Proceedings of the 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, Melbourne, 9-14th August 2015.

Ellis, R., Kasehagan, B., Mawston, G., Allen, S. and Hing, W. 2015. Examining radial nerve excursion during movements of the wrist using ultrasound imaging. NZMPA Biennial Scientific Conference, Translating research into practice: putting “what works” to work. 22nd–23rd Aug, Christchurch, NZ, 2015.

Mawston G. A., Boocock, M.G., Milicich, W. and Parsons R. What are we influencing with cognitive functional therapy interventions for the lumbar spine? NZMPA Biennial Scientific Conference, Translating research into practice: putting “what works” to work. 22nd–23rd Aug, Christchurch, NZ. 2015.

2014

Publications:

Boocock M, Mawston G, Taylor S. Age-related differences do affect postural kinematics and joint kinetics during repetitive lifting. J Clin Biomech.

Douwes M, Boocock M, Coenen P, van den Heuvel S, Bosch T. Predictive validity of the Hand Arm Risk assessment Method (HARM International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2014;44(2):328-334.

Pinder ADJ, Boocock MG. Prediction of the maximum acceptable weight of lift from the frequency of lift. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2014; 44(2):225-237.

Tappin DC, Bentley TA, Ashby L. An implementation evaluation of a qualitative culture assessment tool. Applied Ergonomics, in press.

Conference Presentations:

Ashby L, Boocock MG, Trevelyan F. Using an exercise programme to help prevent work related upper limb disorders. Occupational Health and Safety Industry Group (OHSIG) Conference: Worldclass Workplace: Achieving Excellence Together, Auckland, 2014.

Boocock MG. Ergonomics and research. New Zealand Association of Clinical Research. Auckland, August 2014.

Boocock MG, Mawston GA, Ashby L, Trevelyan F. Do experienced workers adopt different manual materials handling techniques compared to novices? Occupational Health and Safety Industry Group (OHSIG) Conference, Auckland, 2014.

Boocock M, Holder L, Mawston G. The effect of lumbar posture and pelvic fixation on back extensor torque and paravertebral muscle activity during maximal lifting. Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology, Rome, Italy, July 2014.

Douwes M, Boocock MG, Coenen P, van den Heuvel S, Bosch T. HARM. World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, August 2014, Frankfurt, Germany.

Mawston GA, Boocock MA, Holder L.The Effect of Lumbar Posture And Pelvic Fixation On Back Extensor Torque And Paravertebral Muscle Activity During Maximal Lifting. Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology, Rome, Italy, July 2014.

Mawston GA, Boocock MG, Holder L. The influence of lumbar posture on back extensor torque and muscle activity of the erector spinae and multifuds muscle groups during maximal lifting. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference, Auckland, 2014.

Mawston GA, Boocock MG, Parsons R, Milicich W. Effects of a manual handling training intervention on postural stability, trunk angle and bending moments during reaching and lifting. HFESNZ Conference: Current Issues in Human Factors/Ergonomics in New Zealand, Auckland, July 2014.

Osborne S, Ellis R, Whitfield J, Hing W. Examining the influence of seated spinal postures (slump versus upright) upon longitudinal sciatic nerve excursion during neural mobilisation exercises. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference, Auckland, September 2014.

Trevelyan F, Boocock MG, Ashby L. International certificate in Moving and Handling. Occupational Health and Safety Industry Group (OHSIG) Conference. Auckland, 2014

2013

Publications:

Cullinane, F. L., Boocock, M. G., & Trevelyan, F. (2013). Is eccentric exercise an effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis? A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation.

Douwes, M., Boocock, M.G., Coenen, P., van den Heuvel, S., and Bosch, T. (2013). Predictive validity of the Hand Arm Risk assessment Method (HARM). International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, In Press.

Pinder, A.D.J. and Boocock, M.G. (2013). Prediction of the maximum acceptable weight of lift from the frequency of lift. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics,

Cross, C., Boocock, M., & Reid, D. A. (2013). The effects of instruction and feedback on lower limb kinematics and kinetics during landing in female novice netball players. In New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association Biennial Scientific Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand.

Conference Presentations:

Boocock, M. G., Cullinane, F. L., & Trevelyan, F. (2013). Effectiveness of physiotherapeutic eccentric exercise programmes as a treatment for lateral epicondylitis: A systematic review. In PREMUS 2013: Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Busan, Korea.

Boocock, M. G., Holder, L., & Mawston, G. A. (2013). The effects of pelvis fixation and lumbar posture on back extensor torque. In PREMUS 2013: Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Busan, Korea.

Bosch, T., Douwes, M., Boocock, M. G., Coenen, P., & Heuvel, S. (2013). Predictive validity of the Hand Arm Risk assessment Method (HARM). In PREMUS 2013: Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Busan, Korea.

Holder, L., Mawston, G., & Boocock, M. (2013). The effect of lumbar posture on back extensor torque and paravertebral muscle activation. In New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association Biennial Scientific Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand.