Dr Andy Kerr

Lecturer

Biomedical Engineering

Personal statement

My primary research interest is the study of human movement. This has been shaped from many years as a physiotherapist; practising, teaching and researching. I am currently working on a number of projects using technology to support and optimise neurorehabilitation. I am particularly interested in the recovery of community mobility. I would be intersted in supervising PhD students with an interest in technology enabled rehabilitation.

Prizes and awards

Grade A (Outstanding) assessment of KTP project: University of Strathclyde and PAL Technologies Limited: Recipient; 30/7/2018
CPD course development competition winner: Recipient; 2/9/2017
Best paper prize at 2013 conference: Recipient; 9/9/2013

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Publications

Biomechanical correlates for recovering walking speed following a stroke. The potential of tibia to vertical angle as a therapy target: Kerr Andy, Rowe Philip, Clarke Allan, Chandler Elizabeth, Smith Jess, Ugbolue Chris, Pomeroy Valerie; Gait and Posture Vol 76, pp. 162-167 (2020); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.12.009
Automated movement feedback for recovering independence in the sit-to-stand movement in an older population : a pilot randomised controlled trial of a novel system: Ho Siu Fai, Thomson Avril, Moylan Tricia, McGuckin Julie, Kerr Andrew; OBM Geriatrics Vol 3 (2019); https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904089
Community cycling exercise for stroke survivors is feasible and acceptable: Kerr Andy, Cummings Joanne, Barber Mark, McKeown Marie, Rowe Philip, Mead Gillian, Doucet Amy, Berlouis Katherine, Grealy Madeleine; Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation Vol 26, pp. 485-490 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2019.1642653
Quantifying sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transitions in free-living environments using the activPAL thigh-worn activity monitor: Pickford Chris G, Findlow Andrew H, Kerr Andy, Banger Matthew, Clarke-Cornwell Alexandra M, Hollands Kristen L, Quinn Terry, Granat Malcolm H; Gait and Posture Vol 73, pp. 140-146 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.126
Treadmill training augmented with real-time visualisation feedback and function electrical stimulation for gait rehabilitation after stroke : a feasibility study: Phongamwong Chanwit, Rowe Philip, Chase Karen, Kerr Andrew, Millar Lindsay; BMC Biomedical Engineering Vol 1 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1186/s42490-019-0020-1
Factors that contribute to the use of stroke self-rehabilitation technologies : a review: Vourganas Ioannis, Stankovic Vladimir, Stankovic Lina, Kerr Andrew; JMIR Biomedical Engineering Vol 4 (2019); https://doi.org/10.2196/13732

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Professional activities

Stroke Rehabilitation Biodesign Workshop: Organiser; 27/2/2020
West of Scotland Geriatric Medicine training day: Speaker; 16/12/2019
Clinical Gait Analysis: Consultant; 28/11/2019
University of Glasgow: Visiting lecturer; 1/10/2019
ICAMPAM: Keynote/plenary speaker; 25/6/2019
Society for Research in Rehabilitation (External organisation): Member; 1/2/2019

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Projects

Using the Kinect optical sensor to track functional movements of the hand: Testing a new model for application in stroke rehabilitation: Kazakidi, Asimina (Principal Investigator) Kerr, Andy (Principal Investigator); 20-Jan-2016 - 04-Jan-2017
Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP 2016-2017 University of Strathclyde) | Chase, Karen: Kerr, Andy (Principal Investigator) Rowe, Philip (Co-investigator) Chase, Karen (Research Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2016 - 01-Jan-2020
Supporting Sit-To-Stand Rehabilitation Using Smartphone Sensors to provide tactile feedback: Kerr, Andy (Principal Investigator) Dunlop, Mark (Co-investigator); 02-Jan-2015 - 01-Jan-2016
KTP - PAL Technologies: Kerr, Andy (Principal Investigator); 01-Jan-2015 - 31-Jan-2018
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Medical Devices and Health Technologies | Collins, Ross: Kerr, Andy (Principal Investigator) Thomson, Avril (Co-investigator) Collins, Ross (Research Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2015 - 01-Jan-2019
Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of a community based, cycling exercise programme to improve physical and psychological outcomes in stroke survivors: Grealy, Madeleine (Principal Investigator) Kerr, Andy (Co-investigator) Rowe, Philip (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2014 - 30-Jan-2016

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Address

Biomedical Engineering
Graham Hills Building

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