Current Trends in research on scoliosis and other spinal deformities

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Dr Nicky Eddison received her PhD in biomechanical optimisation of ankle-foot orthoses and footwear combinations in 2018 from Staffordshire University and currently holds the position of Associate Professor at the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies at Staffordshire University. In 2021, Dr Eddison became the first Consultant Orthotist in the history of the UK National Health Service and was is the Chair of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists. Dr Eddison has a portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, achieving impact within the orthotics profession both nationally and internationally and across the wider healthcare domain of Allied Health Professions. Her research interests include workforce analysis, biomechanical optimisation, prescription footwear, gait analysis, digitalisation in healthcare, and health inequalities.