Dr Fraser Philp from the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing has been appointed Chair of the Clinical Movement Analysis Society of UK and Ireland (CMAS).
CMAS is a charitable organisation formed to encourage professional interaction, develop, and monitor operational standards and training, and to stimulate and advance scientific knowledge in the fields of clinical motion analysis.
Fraser is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy, whose research focuses on human movement analysis and the use of assistive technology for assessment and rehabilitation of people with movement disorders. His three-year term as Chair commenced at the CMAS annual scientific meeting on 18 and 19 April.
Dr Philp said "I am honoured to have been appointed Chair of CMAS. The organisation has played a pivotal role in the development of standards for clinical movement analysis which has improved patient care and informed professional practice over many years. The organisation provides a supportive network for members, whilst also ensuring rigorous standards for clinical care and evaluation of emerging research practices. I look forward to continuing the good work done by the organisation and supporting our new and existing members."
Dr Rebecca Rylance-Graham, Dean of the School commented: "Fraser’s appointment is confirmation of his dedication to research in this area. Organisations such as CMAS make a positive change in the lives of patients; innovations in healthcare delivery and collaboration with national partners are fundamental to this."
CMAS sets professional standards for multidisciplinary clinical gait laboratories that assess and treat children and adults with complex movement disorders across the United Kingdom and Ireland. CMAS currently has 15 accredited member laboratories and continues to set and evaluate standards for human movement analysis both nationally and internationally.
