Dr Amir Mohagheghi
Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics
- Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences
- Department of Life Sciences
- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Summary
Dr Mohagheghi holds academic degrees in Physiotherapy and Motor Control and currently works as a Clinical Biomechanist. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy of England, his research focuses on translating laboratory findings into clinical practice. His work primarily addresses movement disabilities of neural origin, including the study of biomechanical properties of muscles and tendons in both healthy and clinical populations. His research also explores the use of alternative motor pathways, manipulation of movement contexts for motor rehabilitation, and balance impairments in individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
Qualifications
- PhD – Motor Control & Learning – Otago University, New Zealand (1999)
- MSc – Physiotherapy – Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (1994)
- BSc – Physiotherapy – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran (1987)
Employment
- Brunel University London (2009 – present)
- University College London (2007 – 2009)
- Manchester Metropolitan University (2004 – 2007)
Newest selected publications
Iravani-Naeeni, A. and Mohagheghi, A. (2024) 'Effect of Vestibular Stimulation on Balance and Gait in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review'. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9 (4). pp. 1 - 22. ISSN: 2411-5142 Open Access Link
Davis, JF., Khan, T., Thornton, M., Reeves, ND., DeLuca, M. and Mohagheghi, AA. (2024) 'High Velocity Passive Stretching Mimics Eccentric Exercise in Cerebral Palsy and May Be Used to Increase Spastic Muscle Fascicle Length'. Bioengineering, 11 (6). pp. 1 - 1. ISSN: 2306-5354 Open Access Link
Pamboris, GM., Pavlou, K., Paraskevopoulos, E. and Mohagheghi, AA. (2024) 'Effect of Open versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in ACL Rehabilitation on Knee Joint Pain, Laxity, Extensor Muscles Strength, and Function: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis'. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6. pp. 1 - 21.Open Access Link
Cullen, S., Mackay, R., Mohagheghi, A. and Du, X. (2023) 'Low-Cost Smartphone Photogrammetry Accurately Digitises Positive Socket and Limb Casts'. Prosthesis, 5 (4). pp. 1382 - 1392.Open Access Link
Cullen, S., Mackay, R., Mohagheghi, A. and Du, X. (2023) '3D Motion Analysis for the Assessment of Dynamic Coupling in Transtibial Prosthetics: A Proof of Concept'. IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 4. pp. 141 - 147. ISSN: 2644-1276 Open Access Link