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Ben Stansfield is a Reader in Health Engineering and a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. Ben converted to a Biomechanics specialism with MSc and PhD studies at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. Ben is a member of the Ageing Well Research Group in the Institute for Applied Health Research with a focus on the development of methods for measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
Ben has extensive experience of 3D motion and force analysis in the lower and upper limbs. His work is now focused on the free-living context, measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour with miniaturised body worn sensors.
Current projects include the investigation of physical activity of children (EPSRC) and people undergoing hip replacement, also tremor in multiple sclerosis (MS Society).
Ben Stansfield’s research interests are:
Activity monitoring – development of methods in the field of activity monitoring
Motion and force analysis – characterisation of human movement, cause and effect
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Exercise/Physical activity for symptom and disease management for people moderately to severely affected by MS (EDSS 4.5-8.0)
Paul, L. (PI), Coulter, E. (CoI), Rooney, S. (CoI), Stansfield, B. (CoI), Cowie, J. (CoI), McCarthy, P. (CoI), Chastin, S. (CoI), van Wijck, F. (CoI), Steiner, A. (CoI), McVinnie, Z. (CoI), Barclay, A. (CoI), Tieges, Z. (CoI), MacDougall, N. (CoI), Kerr, A. (CoI), Poyade, M. (CoI), Whiteside, B. (CoI), Preston, J. (CoI), Feys, P. (PI), Dalgas, U. (CoI) & Hvid, L. (CoI)
NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Scottish Ballet, PAL Technologies Ltd.
1/02/24 → 31/01/29
Project: Studentship
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Comparing the impact of active floor-rise training with video demonstration on fear of falling and independent floor-rise ability in older adults living in the community: a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial
Seeley, S. C., Skelton, D. A., Tan, C.-W., Stansfield, B. & Dall, P. M., 16 Mar 2026, In: Age and Ageing. 55, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility, safety, and intensity of Frame Running for people with multiple sclerosis with moderate-to-severe walking impairments
McEwan, G. P., Andreopoulou, G., Koufaki, P., Bulley, C., Jagadamma, K. C., Stansfield, B. & van der Linden, M. L., 27 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comparison of recreational runners' and running coaches’ expectations of physiotherapy: a cross sectional study
Pitts, K., Stansfield, B. & Jeldi, A., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 42, p. 417-423 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A treadmill-based evaluation of the validity of the ActivPAL4 for detecting steps in walking and running in healthy adults
Choi, J., Hon, S., Redpath, L., Wu, C. C. & Stansfield, B., 19 Nov 2024, In: Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour. 7, 1, jmpb.2024-0024.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The accumulation of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children with cerebral palsy and their typically developing peers aged 6–12 years
Burahmah, E., Shanmugam, S. & Stansfield, B., Sept 2024, In: Gait and Posture. 113, p. 468-476 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)123 Downloads (Pure)
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What is the relationship between self-reported physical activity intensity and objective outcome?
McCrorie, P. (Contributor), Granat, M. (Contributor), Stansfield, B. (Visitor), Duncan, E. (Contributor) & Brearty, D. (Visitor)
17 Jun 2013 → 19 Jun 2013Activity: Other
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What is the relationship between self-reported physical activity intensity and objective outcome?
McCrorie, P. (Speaker), Duncan, E. (Speaker), Stansfield, B. (Speaker), Granat, M. (Speaker) & Brearty, D. (Speaker)
2013Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation