Ian Swain

Professor Ian Swain

  • Emeritus Professor
  • Executive Business Centre EB608, Bournemouth University, 89 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EB
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Biography

I graduated from Southampton University in Electronic Engineering in 1976 and obtained a Ph.D, also from Southampton in 1982 entitled "Adaptive Control of an Arm Prosthesis". This marked my involvement with the medical profession and I was employed as a Research Fellow in Neurological Rehabilitation at Southampton before moving to Odstock Hospital, Salisbury in 1982. I was the first person employed in Clinical Science and Engineering in Salisbury where, when I left, the Department employed forty eight people. My principle areas of interest are in rehabilitation engineering, in particular functional electrical stimulation and in specialist seating and pressure sore prevention. I have 7 patents and written over 200 papers on Biomedical Engineering. I was Chief Investigator on a NIHR Programme Grant looking at all types of assistive technologies used in upper limb rehab following stroke. I was Director of Clinical Science and Engineering in Salisbury until I retired from the NHS at the end of 2014...

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Journal Articles

  • Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. A feasibility study to evaluate a purposeful walk intervention with a distance goal using a commercially available activity monitor in elderly people post total hip replacement surgery. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 10, 20556683231195927.
  • Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. Can a Purposeful Walk Intervention with a Distance Goal using a Commercially Available Activity Monitor Improve Individuals' daily activity and function Post Total Hip Replacement Surgery - A Randomised Pilot Trial. Cyborg and Bionic Systems.
  • Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. Can a Purposeful Walk Intervention with a Distance Goal Using an Activity Monitor Improve Individuals' Daily Activity and Function Post Total Hip Replacement Surgery. A Randomized Pilot Trial. Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 4.
  • Nandakumar, V., Swain, I., Taylor, P., Merson, E. and Budka, M., 2022. SmartStim: A Recurrent Neural Network Assisted Adaptive Functional Electrical Stimulation for Walking. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 8 (3), 41-43.
  • Burgess, L.C., Taylor, P., Wainwright, T.W. and Swain, I.D., 2022. Strength and endurance deficits in adults with moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis, compared to healthy, older adults. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (19), 5563-5570.
  • Burgess, L.C., Venugopalan, L., Badger, J., Street, T., Alon, G., Jarvis, J.C., Wainwright, T.W., Everington, T., Taylor, P. and Swain, I.D., 2021. Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on the recovery of people with covid-19 admitted to the intensive care unit: A narrative review. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 53 (4).
  • Burgess, L.C., Taylor, P., Wainwright, T.W. and Swain, I.D., 2021. Lab-based feasibility and acceptability of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in hip osteoarthritis rehabilitation. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 8, 2055668320980613.
  • Samaratunga, R., Johnson, L., Gatzidis, C., Swain, I., Wainwright, T. and Middleton, R., 2021. A review of participant recruitment transparency for sound validation of hip surgery simulators: a novel umbrella approach. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 45 (6), 434-456.
  • Bamber, Z.A., Wheeler, P.C., Swain, I.D. and Fong, D.T., 2021. Effect of 8-week treadmill running with peroneal muscle functional electrical stimulation on laterally deviated centre of plantar pressure position and star excursion balance test performance. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 8, 20556683211021526.
  • Bamber, Z.A., Sun, W., Menon, R.S., Wheeler, P.C., Swain, I.D. and Fong, D.T.P., 2021. Functional Electrical Stimulation of Peroneal Muscles on Balance in Healthy Females. Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2021.
  • Burgess, L.C., Taylor, P., Wainwright, T.W., Bahadori, S. and Swain, I.D., 2021. Adherence to Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Interventions for Muscle Impairment in Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders, 14.
  • Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J.M. and Swain, I., 2020. Why Do People Undergo THR and What Do They Expect to Gain-A Comparison of the Views of Patients and Health Care Professionals. J Patient Exp, 7 (6), 1778-1787.
  • Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J. and Swain, I., 2020. A review of current use of commercial wearable technology and smartphone apps with application in monitoring individuals following total hip replacement surgery. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY.
  • Swain, I.D., 2020. Why the mask? The effectiveness of face masks in preventing the spread of respiratory infections such as COVID-19–a home testing protocol. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 44 (6), 334-337.
  • Venugopalan, L., Taylor, P.N., Cobb, J.E. and Swain, I.D., 2020. TetraGrip–a four channel upper limb FES device for people with C5/C6 tetraplegia: device design and clinical outcome. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 44 (1), 38-44.
  • Burgess, L.C., Swain, I.D., Taylor, P. and Wainwright, T.W., 2019. Strengthening Quadriceps Muscles with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Following Total Hip Replacement: a Review. Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 7 (3), 275-283.
  • Burgess, L.C., Immins, T., Swain, I. and Wainwright, T.W., 2019. Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for reducing oedema: A systematic review. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 51 (4), 237-243.
  • Badger, J., Taylor, P., Papworth, N. and Swain, I., 2018. Electrical stimulation devices for the prevention of venous thromboembolism: Preliminary studies of physiological efficacy and user satisfaction. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 5, 2055668318800218.
  • Street, T., Swain, I. and Taylor, P., 2017. Training and orthotic effects related to functional electrical stimulation of the peroneal nerve in stroke. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 49 (2), 113-119.
  • Badger, J., Taylor, P. and Swain, I., 2017. The safety of electrical stimulation in patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators: A systematic review. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 4, 2055668317745498.
  • Goldie, S., Sandeman, J., Cole, R., Dennis, S. and Swain, I., 2016. Electrical stimulation treatment for facial palsy after revision pleomorphic adenoma surgery. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2016 (4).
  • Barrett, N., Swain, I., Gatzidis, C. and Mecheraoui, C., 2016. The use and effect of video game design theory in the creation of game-based systems for upper limb stroke rehabilitation. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 3, 2055668316643644.
  • Venugopalan, L., Taylor, P.N., Cobb, J.E. and Swain, I.D., 2015. Upper limb functional electrical stimulation devices and their man–machine interfaces. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology.
  • Street, T., Taylor, P. and Swain, I., 2015. Effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation on walking speed, functional walking category, and clinically meaningful changes for people with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96 (4), 667-672.
  • Street, T., Swain, I. and Taylor, P., 2015. Comparison of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and ankle foot orthosis (AFOs) in stroke. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 10, 7-8.
  • McHugh, G. and Swain, I.D., 2014. A comparison between reported therapy staffing levels and the department of health therapy staffing guidelines for stroke rehabilitation: A national survey. BMC Health Services Research, 14 (1).
  • Farmer, S.E., Durairaj, V., Swain, I. and Pandyan, A.D., 2014. Assistive technologies: can they contribute to rehabilitation of the upper limb after stroke? Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 95 (5), 968-985.
  • Hughes, A.-M., Burridge, J.H., Demain, S.H., Ellis-Hill, C., Meagher, C., Tedesco-Triccas, L., Turk, R. and Swain, I., 2014. Translation of evidence-based Assistive Technologies into stroke rehabilitation: users' perceptions of the barriers and opportunities. BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 14.
  • Taylor, P., Barrett, C., Mann, G., Wareham, W. and Swain, I., 2014. A feasibility study to investigate the effect of functional electrical stimulation and physiotherapy exercise on the quality of gait of people with multiple sclerosis. Neuromodulation, 17 (1), 75-84.
  • McHugh, G., Swain, I.D. and Jenkinson, D., 2014. Treatment components for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: A survey of UK national practice. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36 (11), 925-931.
  • Street, T., Taylor, P. and Swain, I., 2014. The practical clinical use of functional electrical stimulation (FES) in the treatment of dropped foot for people with stroke. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 9, 40.
  • O’Neil, O., Gatzidis, C. and Swain, I., 2014. A state of the art survey in the use of video games for upper limb stroke rehabilitation. Intelligent Systems Reference Library, 68, 345-370.
  • Demain, S., Burridge, J., Ellis-Hill, C., Hughes, A.-M., Yardley, L., Tedesco-Triccas, L. and Swain, I., 2013. Assistive technologies after stroke: self-management or fending for yourself? A focus group study. BMC Health Serv Res, 13, 334.
  • Marsden, J., Stevenson, V., McFadden, C., Swain, I. and Taylor, P., 2013. The effects of functional electrical stimulation on walking in hereditary and spontaneous spastic paraparesis. Neuromodulation, 16 (3), 256-260.
  • Swain, I., Taylor, P. and Humphreys, L., 2013. THE LONG-TERM COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION FOR THE CORRECTION OF DROPPED FOOT DUE TO UPPER MOTOR NEURON LESION. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 45, 154-160.
  • Swain, I., Taylor, P., Barrett, C., Mann, G. and Wareham, W., 2013. A feasibility study to investigate the effect of functional electrical stimulation and physiotherapy exercise on the quality of gait of people with multiple sclerosis. Neuromodulation.
  • Mecheraoui, C.A., Swain, I. and Cobb, J., 2013. A distributed three-channel wireless Functional Electrical Stimulation system for automated triggering of stimulation to enable coordinated task execution by patients with neurological disease. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 8 (2), 176-183.
  • Taylor, P.N., Humphreys, L. and Swain, I.D., 2013. Change in walking speed and functional ambulatory category following the use of functional electrical stimulation for the correction of dropped foot. An 11 year cost effectiveness study. CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, 35, 97.
  • Farmer, S.E., Wood, D., Swain, I.D. and Pandyan, A.D., 2012. Assessment of the risk of bias in rehabilitation reviews. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 35 (4), 317-322.
  • Swain, I., Marsden, J., Stevenson, V., McFadden, C. and Taylor, P., 2012. The Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Walking in Hereditary and Spontaneous Spastic Paraparesis. Neuromodulation.
  • Wright, P.A., Durham, S., Ewins, D.J. and Swain, I.D., 2012. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for children with cerebral palsy: A review. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 97 (4), 364-371.
  • Swain, I., Wright, P.A., Durham, S. and Ewins, D.J., 2012. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for children with cerebral palsy: a review. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 97, 364-371.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E. and Swain, I.D., 2012. Evaluation of a wireless in-shoe sensor based on ZigBee used for Drop Foot Stimulation. IEEE Radio & Wireless Week.
  • Mecheraoui, C.A., Swain, I. and Cobb, J., 2012. A distributed three-channel wireless Functional Electrical Stimulation system for automated triggering of stimulation to enable coordinated task execution by patients with neurological disease. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control.
  • Farmer, S.E., Durairaj, V., Sekeran, P., Swain, I.D. and Pandyan, A.D., 2012. Assistive technologies for the arm after stroke; does lack of evidence mean lack of potential benefit? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 7, 78.
  • Swain, I., Farmer, S.E., Wood, D. and Pandyan, A.D., 2012. Assessment of the risk of bias in rehabilitation reviews. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research.
  • Swain, I., Postans, N., Wright, P., Bromwich, W., Wilkinson, I. and Farmer, S.E., 2010. The combined effect of Dynamic splinting and Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in reducing wrist and elbow contractures in six children with Cerebral palsy. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 34 (1), 10-19.
  • Kosaka, M., Wood, D., Swain, I. and Barrow, F., 2009. FES control design for paraplegia using indoor rowing machine. Proceedings of the 2009 WRI Global Congress on Intelligent Systems, GCIS 2009, 2, 127-132.
  • Wood, D.E., Burridge, J.H., Van Wijck, F.M., McFadden, C., Hitchcock, R.A., Pandyan, A.D., Haugh, A., Salazar-Torres, J.J. and Swain, I.D., 2005. Biomedical approaches applied to the lower and upper limb for the measurement of spasticity: a systematicv review of the literature. Disability and Rehabilitation, 27, 19-32.
  • Johnson, C.A., Burridge, J.H., Strike, P., Wood, D.E. and Swain, I.D., 2004. The effect of combined use of botulinum toxin type A and functional electric stimulation in the treatment of spastic drop foot after stroke: a preliminary investigation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 85, 902-909.
  • Swain, I.D. and Taylor, P.N., 2004. The clinical use of functional electrical stimulation in neurological rehabilitation. Horizons in Medicine, 16, 315-322.
  • Avramidis, K., Strike, P., Taylor, P.N. and Swain, I.D., 2003. Effectiveness of electric stimulation of the vastus medialis muscle in the rehabilitation of patients after total knee arthroplasty. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84, 1850-1853.
  • Taylor, P.N., Tromans, A.M., Harris, K.R. and Swain, I.D., 2002. Electrical stimulation of abdominal muscles for control of blood pressure and augmentation of cough in a C3/4 level tetraplegic. Spinal Cord, 40, 34-36.
  • Swain, I.D. and Bader, D., 2002. The measurement of interface pressure and its role in soft tissue breakdown. Journal of Tissue Viability, 12, 132-146.
  • Perkins, T.A., Donaldson, N.D.N., Hatcher, N.A.C., Swain, I.D. and Wood, D.E., 2002. Control of Leg Powered Paraplegic Cycling using Stimulation of the Lumbo-Sacral Anterior Spinal Nerve Roots. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 10, 158-164.
  • Taylor, P.N., Tromans, A.M., Harris, K.R. and Swain, I.D., 2002. Electrical stimulation of abdominal muscles for control of blood pressure and augmentation of cough in a C3/4 level tetraplegic. Spinal Cord, 40 (1), 34-36.
  • Taylor, P.N., Burridge, J.H., Dunkerley, A., Wood, D.E., Norton, J.A., Singleton, C. and Swain, I.D., 1999. Clinical use of the Odstock Drop Foot Stimultor its effect on speed and effort of walking. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80, 1577-1583.
  • Taylor, P.N., Burridge, J.H., Dunkerley, A., Lamb, A., Wood, D.E., Norton, J.A. and Swain, I.D., 1999. Patients perceptions of the Odstock Drop Foot Stimulator (ODFS). Clinical Rehabilitation, 13, 439-446.
  • Taylor, P., Burridge, J., Dunkerley, A., Wood, D.E., Norton, J.A., Singleton, C. and Swain, I.D., 1999. Clinical Audit of 5 Years Provision of the Odstock Dropped Foot Stimulator. Artificial Organs, 23, 440-442.
  • Swain, I., 1998. The role of the biomedical engineer in pressure sore prevention--a personal view. J Tissue Viability, 8 (1), 26-29.
  • Burridge, J.H., Swain, I.D. and Taylor, P.N., 1998. Functional electrical stimulation: A review of the literature published on common peroneal nerve stimulation for the correction of dropped foot. Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 8 (2), 155-161.
  • Swain, I.D., Burridge, J.H., Taylor, P.N., Wood, D.E. and Dunkerley, A., 1997. Development and provision of a clinical FES service. IEE Colloquium (Digest).
  • Burridge, J., Taylor, P., Hagan, S. and Swain, I., 1997. Experience of clinical use of the Odstock dropped foot stimulator. Artif Organs, 21 (3), 254-260.
  • Burridge, J.H., Taylor, P.N., Hagan, S.A., Wood, D.E. and Swain, I.D., 1997. The effect of common peroneal stimulation on effort and speed of walking: a randomised controlled trial with chronic hemiplegic patients. Clinical Rehabilitation, 11, 201-210.
  • Burridge, J., Wood, D., Taylor, P., Swain, I. and Hagan, S., 1997. The effect of common peroneal nerve stimulation on quadriceps spasticity in hemiplegia. Physiotherapy, 83 (2), 82-89.
  • Taylor, P.N., Ewins, D.J., Fox, B., Grundy, D. and Swain, I.D., 1993. Limb blood flow, cardiac output and quadriceps muscle bulk following spinal cord injury and the effect of training for the Odstock functional electrical stimulation standing system. Paraplegia, 31 (5), 303-310.
  • DOVER, H., PICKARD, W., SWAIN, I. and GRUNDY, D., 1992. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A PRESSURE CLINIC IN PREVENTING PRESSURE SORES. PARAPLEGIA, 30 (4), 267-272.
  • Nash, R.S., Davy, M.S., Orpwood, R. and Swain, I.D., 1990. Development of a wheelchair-mounted folding standing frame. J Biomed Eng, 12 (3), 189-192.
  • Swain, I.D. and Grant, L.J., 1989. Methods of measuring skin blood flow. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 34 (2), 151-175.
  • Ewins, D.J., Taylor, P.N., Crook, S.E., Lipczynski, R.T. and Swain, I.D., 1988. Practical low cost stand/sit system for mid-thoracic paraplegics. J Biomed Eng, 10 (2), 184-188.
  • Functional electrical stimulation in the USA, Research visit of dr I. Do swain num(october 1986). Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 12 (2), 61-71.
  • Porter, J.M., Swain, I.D. and Shakespeare, P.G., 1987. Measurement of pulsatile limb and finger blood flow by electrical impedance plethysmography: criteria for the diagnosis of abnormal flow. J Biomed Eng, 9 (4), 367-373.
  • Porter, J.M. and Swain, I.D., 1987. Measurement of cardiac output by electrical impedance plethysmography. Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 9 (3), 222-231.
  • SWAIN, I., ROBERTSON, J.C. and SHABAN, R., 1986. GRADUATED ELASTIC STOCKINGS. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 293 (6544), 447.
  • Porter, J.M. and Swain, I.D., 1986. Non-invasive measurement of limb and digit blood flow. Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 8 (3), 187-192.
  • Porter, J.M., Swain, I.D. and Shakespeare, P.G., 1985. Measurement of limb blood flow by electrical impedance plethysmography. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 67 (3), 169-172.

Chapters

  • Wood, D. and Swain, I., 2013. Functional Electrical Stimulation. Clinical Engineering: A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers. 275-284.
  • Long, D., Swain, I. et al., 2013. Part IV. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology. Clinical Engineering: A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers. 255-256.
  • Wood, D.E., 2008. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). Book 1: Spinal Cord Injury – In the Early Days. Spinal Injuries Association.
  • Swain, I., 2005. The measurement of interface pressure. Pressure Ulcer Research: Current and Future Perspectives. 51-71.

Conferences

  • Bahadori, S., Williams, J., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. Can a walking intervention using an activity monitor improve individuals’ daily activity and function post THR surgery: A randomised pilot trial. In: the European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children 18-22 September 2023 Athens. Gait and Posture https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S096663622300944X: Elsevier.
  • Wainwright, T., Bahadori, S., Immins, K.-L., Buckingham, C. and Swain, I., 2023. Assessment of Sliding and Static Transfer Boards. In: Association of Academic Physiatrists 20-24 February 2023 Anaheim, USA.
  • Wainwright, T., Bahadori, S., Immins, T., Buckingham, C. and Swain, I., 2022. Assessment of Transfer Boards. In: Physiatry 1-5 February 2022 New Orleans, USA.
  • Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J.M. and Swain, I., 2020. A review of current use of commercial wearable technology and smartphone apps with application in monitoring individuals following total hip replacement surgery. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 44 (6), 324-333.
  • Bahadori, S., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2020. A Patient, Surgeon and Physiotherapist Perspective on Reasons Behind Total Hip Replacement Surgery: A PPI Approach. In: ISPRM World Congress 4-9 March 2020 Orlando, Florida.
  • Street, T., Swain, I. and Taylor, P., 2016. Fear of falling and participation following the use of functional electrical stimulation for the lower limb in people with multiple sclerosis. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, 22, 370.
  • Street, T., Swain, I. and Taylor, P., 2016. Patient reported symptoms associated with activities of daily living in upper limb impairment for people with multiple sclerosis. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, 22, 129-130.
  • Street, T., Swain, I. and Taylor, P., 2016. Quality of life and cost effectiveness following the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) of the peroneal nerve for people with multiple sclerosis. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, 22, 865.
  • Taylor, P., Humphreys, L. and Swain, I., 2014. A 15 year cost-effectiveness study of the use of FES for the correction of dropped foot in multiple sclerosis. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, 20 (7), 1001-1002.
  • Street, T., Taylor, P. and Swain, I., 2014. The practical clinical use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in the treatment of people with multiple sclerosis. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, 20 (7), 1000-1001.
  • Street, T., Swain, I. and Taylor, P., 2014. A comparison between ankle assisted orthotics and Functional Electrical Stimulation: a feasibility study. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, 20 (7), 1001.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T., Cole, J., Mecheraoui, C. and Swain, I., 2012. Applications of electrical stimulation and electrotactile feedback in human spaceflight. In: 63rd International Astronautical Congress 1-5 October 2012 Naples, Italy.
  • Burridge, J.H., Ellis-Hill, C.S., Hughes, A.M., Demain, S.H., Turk, R. and Swain, I.D., 2012. Technologies in upper limb rehabilitation post-stroke: the users’ perspective. In: 7th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation 16-19 May 2012 Melbourne, Australia.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E. and Swain, I.D., 2011. Wireless network of local stimulators and sensors for people with neurological disabilities. In: 8th European Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks (EWSN 2011) 23 February 2025 Bonn, Germany.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E. and Swain, I.D., 2010. Sensors for triggering practical Functional Electrical Stimulation walking systems. In: 1st Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (UK and Ireland Chapter) 15-16 April 2010 University of Salford, England.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E. and Swain, I.D., 2010. Sensors for triggering practical Functional Electrical Stimulation walking systems. In: 1st Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (UK and Ireland Chapter) 15-16 April 2010 University of Salford, England.
  • Prashun, P., Hadley, G.J.M., Gatzidis, C. and Swain, I.D., 2010. Investigating the trend of virtual reality-based stroke rehabilitation systems. In: 7th International Conference on BioMedical Visualization (MediViz 2010) 26-29 July 2010 London. , 641-647 IEEE Computer Society.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Finn, S., Lane, R., Cobb, J.E. and Swain, I.D., 2009. Developing a body-centric wireless network solution for systems used to correct movement disorder caused by paralysis. In: IET Body-centric wireless communications 20 April 2009 London. IET.
  • Johnson, C.A., Wood, D.E., Swain, I.D., Tromans, A.M., Strike, P. and Burridge, J.H., 2002. A pilot study to investigate the combined use of botulinum neurotoxin type A and functional electrical stimulation, with physiotherapy, in the treatment of spastic dropped foot in subacute stroke. Artificial Organs, 26 (3), 263-266.
  • Taylor, P., Singleton, C., Wright, P., Mann, G., Johnson, C. and Swain, I., 2001. Correction of dropped foot following multiple sclerosis by functional electrical stimulation, an audit of walking speed and physiological cost index. 1ST WORLD CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE (ISPRM I), 547-551.
  • Burridge, J.H., Taylor, P.N., Hagan, S.A., Wood, D.E. and Swain, I.D., 1998. The effects of common peroneal stimulation on the effort and speed of walking. A randomized controlled trial with chronic hemiplegic patients. Clinical Rehabilitation, 12 (2), 163.
  • Swain, I.D., 1991. Bioengineering aspects of FES. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 7 (4), 257.
  • Swain, I.D., Colvin, J.B., Ring, E.F., Russell, J., Grundy, D. and Grant, L.J., 1986. THERMAL EFFECTS OF FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION. IEE Colloquium (Digest).

Theses

  • Bahadori, S., 2023. The application of commercial wearable technology and smartphone rehabilitation applications for enhancing individuals’ level of activity after hip replacement surgery. PhD Thesis. Health and Social Science.

PhD Students

  • Choukri Mecheraoui

Journal Reviewing/Refereeing

  • Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Engineering, 01 Jan 2015
  • Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 01 Jul 2014

Public Engagement & Outreach Activities

  • ORI Seminar (22 Oct 2018)
  • Bournemouth University Festival of Learning 2018 (17 Jun 2018)
  • ORI Seminar Series (21 May 2018)

Attended Training

  • Good Clinical Practice Refresher, 13 Jan 2021

Qualifications

  • PhD in Adaptive Control of an Arm Prosthesis (Southampton, 1982)
  • BSc (Hons) in Electronic Engineering (Southampton, 1976)

Honours

  • CSci (IPEM, 2008)
  • Faraday House Prize (IEE (now IET), 1980)
  • National Younger Members Prize (IEE (now IET), 1980)
  • Wainwright Cup (IEE (now IET), 1980)

Memberships

  • IET, Fellow (1996-),
  • IPEM, Fellow (1994-),
  • IET, Member (1985-),