Dr Ben Langley

Profile

Research Interests

Ben’s research aims to contribute to the development of knowledge which has the potential to enhance people’s functional capabilities and improve quality of life, by maximising performance, reducing injury risk or the influence of musculoskeletal conditions. Broadly, Ben’s research interests focus on running, footwear and clinical biomechanics and he has experience of developing research programmes within each of these areas. Ben is particularly interested in functional grouping and understanding why groups of individuals respond in a similar way to specific interventions or conditions through the application of machine learning and waveform analysis. Ben has published 20 peer reviewed publications and presented at numerous National and International conferences.

Teaching

Ben is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics. He teaches on the BSc Sport and Exercise Science programme within the Department of Sport and Physical Activity. Ben current leads modules primarily related to Biomechanics.

• Exploring the issue of ‘functionality’ in isokinetic dynamometry
• Exploring Pelvis and Thigh Movement and Coordination Patterns during Walking in Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty
• The Gait Abnormality Index: A Summary Metric for Three-Dimensional Gait Analysis
• Do patients with well-functioning total hip arthroplasty achieve typical sagittal plane hip kinematics? A proof of concept study
• The Effect of Advanced Footwear Technology on Elite Male Marathon Race Speed