Ian Swain

Professor Ian Swain

  • u_iswain at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Emeritus Professor
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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

  • Street, T., Routledge, N., Jabban, L., Metcalfe, B., Swain, I., 2025. Electrical stimulation and hybrid technologies—the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS) Conference 2024. Artificial Organs, 49 (7), 1219-1221.
  • Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S., 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., 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.
  • Bahadori, S., Williams, J.M., Collard, S., 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.
  • Nandakumar, V., Swain, I., Taylor, P., Merson, E., 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., 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., 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).
  • Samaratunga, R., Johnson, L., Gatzidis, C., Swain, I., Wainwright, T., 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., Sun, W., Menon, R.S., Wheeler, P.C., Swain, I.D., 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., 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.
  • Burgess, L.C., Taylor, P., Wainwright, T.W., Swain, I.D., 2021. Lab-based feasibility and acceptability of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in hip osteoarthritis rehabilitation. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng, 8, 2055668320980613.
  • Bamber, Z.A., Wheeler, P.C., Swain, I.D., 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.
  • Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J.M., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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.
  • Badger, J., Taylor, P., 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., 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., 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.
  • Street, T., Swain, I., Taylor, P., 2015. Comparison of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and ankle foot orthosis (AFOs) in stroke. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 10, 7-8.
  • Venugopalan, L., Taylor, P.N., Cobb, J.E., 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., 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., Taylor, P., 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.
  • McHugh, G., 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., 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., 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., 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).
  • McHugh, G., Swain, I.D., Jenkinson, D., 2014. Treatment components for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: A survey of UK national practice. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36 (11), 925-931.
  • O’Neil, O., Gatzidis, C., 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.
  • Demain, S., Burridge, J., Ellis-Hill, C., Hughes, A.-M., Yardley, L., Tedesco-Triccas, L., Swain, I., 2013. Assistive technologies after stroke: self-management or fending for yourself? A focus group study. BMC Health Serv Res, 13, 334.
  • Mecheraoui, C.A., Swain, I., 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).
  • Marsden, J., Stevenson, V., McFadden, C., Swain, I., 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., 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., 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.
  • Taylor, P.N., Humphreys, L., 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., Pandyan, A.D., 2012. Assessment of the risk of bias in rehabilitation reviews. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 35 (4), 317-322.
  • Farmer, S.E., Durairaj, V., Sekeran, P., Swain, I.D., 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., Marsden, J., Stevenson, V., McFadden, C., 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., 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., Ewins, D.J.. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for children with cerebral palsy: a review. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 97.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E., 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., 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.
  • Swain, I., Farmer, S.E., Wood, D., Pandyan, A.D.. Assessment of the risk of bias in rehabilitation reviews. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research.
  • Swain, I., Postans, N., Wright, P., Bromwich, W., Wilkinson, I., 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., 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., 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., 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., Taylor, P.N., 2004. The clinical use of functional electrical stimulation in neurological rehabilitation. Horizons in Medicine, 16, 315-322.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Avramidis, K., Strike, P., Taylor, P.N., 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., 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., Tromans, A.M., Harris, K.R., Swain, I.D.. Electrical stimulation of abdominal muscles for control of blood pressure and augmentation of cough in a C3/4 level tetraplegic. Spinal Cord, 40.
  • Swain, I.D., 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., 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., Burridge, J.H., Dunkerley, A., Wood, D.E., Norton, J.A., Singleton, C., 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., 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., Swain, I.D., 1999. Clinical Audit of 5 Years Provision of the Odstock Dropped Foot Stimulator. Artificial Organs, 23, 440-442.
  • Burridge, J.H., Swain, I.D., 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).
  • Swain, I., 1998. The role of the biomedical engineer in pressure sore prevention--a personal view. J Tissue Viability, 8 (1), 26-29.
  • Swain, I.D., Burridge, J.H., Taylor, P.N., Wood, D.E., Dunkerley, A., 1997. Development and provision of a clinical FES service. IEE Colloquium Digest.
  • Burridge, J., Taylor, P., Hagan, S., Swain, I., 1997. Experience of clinical use of the Odstock dropped foot stimulator. Artif Organs, 21 (3), 254-260.
  • Burridge, J., Wood, D., Taylor, P., Swain, I., Hagan, S., 1997. The effect of common peroneal nerve stimulation on quadriceps spasticity in hemiplegia. Physiotherapy, 83 (2).
  • Burridge, J.H., Taylor, P.N., Hagan, S.A., Wood, D.E., 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.
  • Taylor, P.N., Ewins, D.J., Fox, B., Grundy, D., 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., 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., Swain, I.D., 1990. Development of a wheelchair-mounted folding standing frame. J Biomed Eng, 12 (3), 189-192.
  • Swain, I.D., 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., 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., 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., Swain, I.D., 1987. Measurement of cardiac output by electrical impedance plethysmography. Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 9 (3).
  • SWAIN, I., ROBERTSON, J.C., SHABAN, R., 1986. GRADUATED ELASTIC STOCKINGS. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 293 (6544), 447.
  • Porter, J.M., Swain, I.D., 1986. Non-invasive measurement of limb and digit blood flow. Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 8 (3).
  • Porter, J.M., Swain, I.D., Shakespeare, P.G., 1985. Measurement of limb blood flow by electrical impedance plethysmography. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 67 (3).

Books

  • Swain, I., Burridge, J., Street, T., 2025. Techniques and technologies in electrical stimulation for neuromuscular rehabilitation.

Chapters

  • Burgess, L.C., Wainwright, T.W., Swain, I., 2025. Electrical stimulation in musculoskeletal populations. Techniques and Technologies in Electrical Stimulation for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation.
  • Swain, I., Taylor, P., Singleton, C., Bersch-Porada, I., Brown, L., 2025. Practical considerations in running a clinical service. Techniques and Technologies in Electrical Stimulation for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation.
  • Swain, I., Watson, T., Burridge, J., 2025. History and introduction to electrical stimulation. Techniques and Technologies in Electrical Stimulation for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation.
  • Wood, D., Swain, I., 2013. Functional Electrical Stimulation. Clinical Engineering A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers.
  • Long, D., Hillman, M., Wood, D., Swain, I., Bader, D., Najafi, L., Cowan, D., Rogers, J., Panthi, F., Wade, W., Lievesley, R., Adlam, T., Ewins, D., Collins, T., Smith, M., Gardiner, V., Horwood, P., Morris, C., Holsgrove, T., Mayhew, T., 2013. Part IV. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology. Clinical Engineering A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers.
  • 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.

Conferences

  • Bahadori, S., Williams, J., Collard, S., 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 18/09/2023 Athens. Gait and Posture https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S096663622300944X: Elsevier.
  • Wainwright, T., Bahadori, S., Immins, K.-L., Buckingham, C., Swain, I., 2023. Assessment of Sliding and Static Transfer Boards. In: Association of Academic Physiatrists 20/02/2023 Anaheim, USA.
  • Wainwright, T., Bahadori, S., Immins, T., Buckingham, C., Swain, I., 2022. Assessment of Transfer Boards. In: Physiatry 01/02/2022 New Orleans, USA.
  • Bahadori, S., Collard, S., Williams, J.M., 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., Swain, I., 2020. A Patient, Surgeon and Physiotherapist Perspective on Reasons Behind Total Hip Replacement Surgery: A PPI Approach. In: ISPRM World Congress 04/03/2020 Orlando, Florida.
  • Street, T., Swain, I., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., Swain, I.. Applications of electrical stimulation and electrotactile feedback in human spaceflight. In: 63rd International Astronautical Congress 01/10/2012 Naples, Italy.
  • Burridge, J.H., Ellis-Hill, C.S., Hughes, A.M., Demain, S.H., Turk, R., Swain, I.D., 2012. Technologies in upper limb rehabilitation post-stroke: the users’ perspective. In: 7th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation 16/05/2012 Melbourne, Australia.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E., 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) 23/02/2025 Bonn, Germany.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E., 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) 15/04/2010 University of Salford, England.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Cobb, J.E., 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) 15/04/2010 University of Salford, England.
  • Prashun, P., Hadley, G.J.M., Gatzidis, C., Swain, I.D., 2010. Investigating the trend of virtual reality-based stroke rehabilitation systems. In: 7th International Conference on BioMedical Visualization (MediViz 2010) 26/07/2010 London. , 641-647 IEEE Computer Society.
  • Mecheraoui, C., Finn, S., Lane, R., Cobb, J.E., Swain, I.D.. Developing a body-centric wireless network solution for systems used to correct movement disorder caused by paralysis. In: IET Body-centric wireless communications 20/04/2009 London. IET.
  • Johnson, C.A., Wood, D.E., Swain, I.D., Tromans, A.M., Strike, P., 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., 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., 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).
  • Swain, I.D., 1991. Bioengineering aspects of FES. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 7 (4).
  • Swain, I.D., Colvin, J.B., Ring, E.F., Russell, J., Grundy, D., 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. Faculty of 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)
  • Wainwright Cup (IEE (now IET), 1980)
  • National Younger Members Prize (IEE (now IET), 1980)

Memberships

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