Overview
Background
Paul W. Hodges DSc MedDr PhD BPhty(Hons) FAA FACP APAM(Hon) is an National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Leadership Fellow (Level 3), Professor and Director of the Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR) at The University of Queensland (UQ). He is lead chief investigator on an NHMRC Synergy Grant that includes colleagues from the Universities of Queensland, Adelaide and South Australia, and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. Paul is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, which is a Fellowship of the nation’s most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for outstanding research that has pushed back the frontiers of knowledge. He is also a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science, and was made an Honoured member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, their highest honour.
Paul is a recognised world leader in movement control, pain and rehabilitation. His unique comprehensive research approach from molecular biology to brain physiology and human function has led to discoveries that have transformed understanding of why people move differently in pain. His innovative research has also led to discoveries of changes in neuromuscular function across a diverse range of conditions from incontinence to breathing disorders. These observations have been translated into effective treatments that have been tested and implemented internationally.
Paul has received numerous national and international research awards that span basic and clinical science. These include the premier international award for spine research (ISSLS Prize) on five occasions; three times in Basic Science (2006, 2011, 2019) and twice in Clinical Science (2018, 2021). International awards in basic science include the SusanneKlein-Vogelbach Award (2010) and the Delsys Prize for Innovation in Electromyography (2009). National medical research awards include the NHMRC Achievement Award (2011). He has also received national community-based leadership awards including the Young Australian of the Year Award in Science and Technology (1997), Future Summit Australian Leadership Award (2010), and Emerging Leader Award (Next 100 Awards, 2009).
Paul is the Chair of the Terminology Task Force for the International Association for the Study of Pain, Chair of the Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromypgraphy for the International Society for Electrophysiology and Kinesiology and has been the Chair/Co-Chair for several major international conferences. He has led major international consortia to bring together leaders from multiple disciplines to understand pain.
Availability
- Professor Paul Hodges is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, Karolinska Mediko Kirurgiska Institutet
- Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Pain
Matching the right patient to the right treatment at the right time Discrimination between pain mechanisms Rehabilitation of pain
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Motor control
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Rehabilitation
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Continence
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Low back pain
Research impacts
Paul has four doctorates; one in Physiotherapy (Uni Qld), two in Neuroscience (Karolinska Inst, Uni Qld) and an honorary doctorate in Medicine (Ghent Uni). His work aims to blend these skills to understand the mechanisms underpinning pain and movement, and use that knowledge to develop and refine interventions. His diverse expertise enables him to solve complex problems using a comprehensive multi-scale approach from molecular biology to brain physiology and human function, using innovative experimental methods. His comprehensive research approach has led to discoveries that have transformed understanding of why people move differently in pain. Translation of this work into treatments for people in pain have changed rehabilitation and improved outcomes, particularly for back pain; the world’s leading cause of disability. In addition to his work in pain his unique approach has led to breakthroughs in other areas such as management of continence and breathing disorders.
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Low back pain flares : how do they differ from an increase in pain?
Costa, Nathalia, Smits, Esther J., Kasza, Jessica, Salomoni, Sauro E., Ferreira, Manuela and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). Low back pain flares : how do they differ from an increase in pain?. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 37 (5), 313-320. doi: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000926
2021
Journal Article
ISSLS PRIZE IN CLINICAL SCIENCE 2021: What are the risk factors for low back pain flares and does this depend on how flare is defined?
Costa, Nathalia, Smits, Esther, Kasza, Jessica, Salomoni, Sauro, Ferreira, Manuela, Sullivan, Michael and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). ISSLS PRIZE IN CLINICAL SCIENCE 2021: What are the risk factors for low back pain flares and does this depend on how flare is defined?. European Spine Journal, 30 (5), 1089-1097. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-06730-6
2021
Journal Article
Shear modulus of multifidus and longissimus muscles measured using shear wave elastography correlates with muscle activity, but depends on image quality
Tier, Louise, Salomoni, Sauro E., Hug, François, Besomi, Manuela and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). Shear modulus of multifidus and longissimus muscles measured using shear wave elastography correlates with muscle activity, but depends on image quality. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 56 102505, 102505. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102505
2021
Journal Article
New insights into intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition using ultra-high-field (7-Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging
Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Elliott, James M., Al-Najjar, Aiman, Weber, Kenneth A., Hoggarth, Mark A., Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul W. and Collins, Natalie J. (2021). New insights into intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition using ultra-high-field (7-Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22 (1) 97, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03926-7
2021
Journal Article
Which Exercise for Low Back Pain? (WELBack) trial predicting response to exercise treatments for patients with low back pain: A validation randomised controlled trial protocol
Macedo, Luciana G., Hodges, Paul W., Bostick, Geoff, Hancock, Mark, Laberge, Maude, Hanna, Steven, Spadoni, Greg, Gross, Anita and Schneider, Julia (2021). Which Exercise for Low Back Pain? (WELBack) trial predicting response to exercise treatments for patients with low back pain: A validation randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 11 (1) e042792, e042792. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042792
2021
Conference Publication
Swimming upstream against biomedical assumptions: a participatory qualitative study to change low back pain practice
Mescouto, K., Olson, R., Hodges, P.W., Costa, N., Patton, M., Evans, K., Walsh, K. and Setchell, J. (2021). Swimming upstream against biomedical assumptions: a participatory qualitative study to change low back pain practice. World Physiotherapy Congress, Online, 9-11 April 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
(Un)certainty in low back pain (LBP) care – insights from a qualitative investigation
Costa, Nathalia, Olson, Rebecca, Mescouto, Karime, Hodges, Paul, Dillon, Miriam, Evans, Kerrie, Walsh, Kelly, Jensen, Niamh and Setchell, Jenny (2021). (Un)certainty in low back pain (LBP) care – insights from a qualitative investigation. Back and Neck Pain Forum, Online, November 2021.
2020
Journal Article
A critical review of the biopsychosocial model of low back pain care: time for a new approach?
Mescouto, Karime, Olson, Rebecca E., Hodges, Paul W. and Setchell, Jenny (2020). A critical review of the biopsychosocial model of low back pain care: time for a new approach?. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (13), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1851783
2020
Journal Article
Do Markers of Inflammation and/or Muscle Regeneration in Lumbar Multifidus Muscle and Fat Differ between Individuals with Good or Poor Outcome Following Microdiscectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation?
Chen, Xiaolong, Hodges, Paul W., James, Gregory and Diwan, Ashish D. (2020). Do Markers of Inflammation and/or Muscle Regeneration in Lumbar Multifidus Muscle and Fat Differ between Individuals with Good or Poor Outcome Following Microdiscectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation?. Spine, 46 (10), 678-686. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003863
2020
Journal Article
Effect of exercise on pain processing and motor output in people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hall, Michelle, Dobson, Fiona, Plinsinga, Melanie, Mailloux, Catherine, Starkey, Scott, Smits, Esther, Hodges, Paul, Vicenzino, Bill, Schabrun, Siobhan M. and Masse-Alarie, Hugo (2020). Effect of exercise on pain processing and motor output in people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 28 (12), 1501-1513. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.07.009
2020
Journal Article
Cohort profile: why do people keep hurting their back?
Klyne, David M., van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Barbe, Mary F., Cholewicki, Jacek, M. Hall, Leanne, Khan, Asaduzzaman, Meroni, Roberto, Moseley, G. Lorimer, Nicholas, Michael, O’Sullivan, Lee, Park, Rachel, Russell, Glen, Sterling, Michele and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Cohort profile: why do people keep hurting their back?. BMC Research Notes, 13 (1) 538, 538. doi: 10.1186/s13104-020-05356-z
2020
Journal Article
Trunk stiffness decreases and trunk damping increases with experimental low back pain
van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Cholewicki, Jacek, Coppieters, Michel W., Klyne, David M. and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Trunk stiffness decreases and trunk damping increases with experimental low back pain. Journal of Biomechanics, 112 110053, 110053. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110053
2020
Journal Article
Pelvic floor muscle training for women with lumbopelvic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vesentini, Giovana, Prior, Joanna, Ferreira, Paulo H., Hodges, Paul W., Rudge, Marilza and Ferreira, Manuela L. (2020). Pelvic floor muscle training for women with lumbopelvic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Pain (United Kingdom), 24 (10), 1865-1879. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1636
2020
Journal Article
Systematic review and synthesis of mechanism-based classification systems for pain experienced in the musculoskeletal system
Shraim, Muath A., Massé-Alarie, Hugo, Hall, Leanne M. and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Systematic review and synthesis of mechanism-based classification systems for pain experienced in the musculoskeletal system. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 36 (10), 793-812. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000860
2020
Journal Article
Effects of a six-week exercise intervention on function, pain and lumbar multifidus muscle cross-sectional area in chronic low back pain: a proof-of-concept study
Lindsay, K., Caplan, N., Weber, T., Salomoni, S., De Martino, E., Winnard, A., Scott, J., Young, E., Hides, J., Hodges, P. W. and Debuse, D. (2020). Effects of a six-week exercise intervention on function, pain and lumbar multifidus muscle cross-sectional area in chronic low back pain: a proof-of-concept study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 49 102190, 102190. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102190
2020
Journal Article
Pericapsular hip muscle activity in people with and without femoroacetabular impingement. A comparison in dynamic tasks
Lawrenson, Peter R., Vicenzino, Bill T., Hodges, Paul W., Crossley, Kay M., Heerey, Joshua J. and Semciw, Adam I. (2020). Pericapsular hip muscle activity in people with and without femoroacetabular impingement. A comparison in dynamic tasks. Physical Therapy in Sport, 45, 135-144. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.06.004
2020
Journal Article
Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: amplitude normalization matrix
Besomi, Manuela, Hodges, Paul W., Clancy, Edward A., Van Dieën, Jaap, Hug, François, Lowery, Madeleine, Merletti, Roberto, Søgaard, Karen, Wrigley, Tim, Besier, Thor, Carson, Richard G., Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, Enoka, Roger M., Falla, Deborah, Farina, Dario, Gandevia, Simon, Holobar, Aleš, Kiernan, Matthew C., McGill, Kevin, Perreault, Eric, Rothwell, John C. and Tucker, Kylie (2020). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: amplitude normalization matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 53 102438, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102438
2020
Journal Article
How do people in China think about causes of their back pain? A predominantly qualitative cross-sectional survey
Li, YiJun, Coppieters, Michel W., Setchell, Jenny, Hodges, Paul W. and Scholten-Peeters, Gwendolyne G. M. (2020). How do people in China think about causes of their back pain? A predominantly qualitative cross-sectional survey. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21 (1) 476, 476. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03500-1
2020
Journal Article
Corticomotor reorganization during short-term visuomotor training in the lower back: a randomized controlled study
Cavaleri, Rocco, Chipchase, Lucy S., Masse-Alarie, Hugo, Schabrun, Siobhan M., Shraim, Muath A. and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Corticomotor reorganization during short-term visuomotor training in the lower back: a randomized controlled study. Brain and Behavior, 10 (8) e01702, 1-13. doi: 10.1002/brb3.1702
2020
Journal Article
Fat infiltration in the multifidus muscle is related to inflammatory cytokine expression in the muscle and epidural adipose tissue in individuals undergoing surgery for intervertebral disc herniation
James, Greg, Chen, Xiaolong, Diwan, Ashish and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Fat infiltration in the multifidus muscle is related to inflammatory cytokine expression in the muscle and epidural adipose tissue in individuals undergoing surgery for intervertebral disc herniation. European Spine Journal, 30 (4), 837-845. doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06514-4
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Measurement and rehabilitation of the shoulder and upper limb
We are seeking up to two PhD candidates eligible for a UQ Graduate School Scholarship, Australia to undertake a PhD in the area of measurement of upper limb motion and use. The project is part of an Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and led by researchers at Queensland University of Technology and the University of Queensland. The centre aims to advance personalised surgical treatment of joints by integrating computer tools for pre-surgical planning and decision making, computer simulation systems and robot simulators for surgical training. Understanding the effectiveness of these treatments requires assessment and analysis of functional movements in clinical and real-world environments. The successful PhD candidate will use new sensor and/or robotic assessment technologies in conjunction with advanced motion capture systems to record shoulder and upper limb functional movements.
Project areas include:
• developing novel movement & muscle function assessments for the shoulder & upper limb;
• examining functional movements in people with shoulder or upper limb dysfunction or injury;
• developing new wearable & robotic technologies to optimise upper limb functional movement;
• developing new virtual / augmented reality technologies for rehabilitation.
The project requires a background in movement science, biomechanics, biomedical engineering or a related discipline. Experience in 3D motion analysis and electromyography is highly desirable.
The PhD student will be supervised by a team that may include Prof Paul Hodges, Prof Sandra Brauer, Dr Alejandro Melendez-Calderon, Dr Antonio Padilha Lanari Bo, Prof Graham Kerr. The PhD students will work in the labs of the UQ Professors as part of an interdisciplinary team with skills spanning rehabilitation, imaging, neurophysiology, physiology, motor control, biomechanics, and computational modelling. The student will collaborate with other students and researchers at Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland and Neuroscience Research Aust.
Eligible candidates will be supported to apply for a UQ Graduate School Scholarship that provides a 3-year scholarship (with possible extension for 6 months if required) at a rate of $28,597 p.a. tax free. An additional top up of $8,000 p.a. tax free, will be provided for these projects. Due to international border restrictions, this opportunity is most suitable for onshore applicants.
Essential criteria: An undergraduate degree with first or second class division 1 Honours in movement science, biomechanics, physiotherapy, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline; eligibility for admission to the PhD program at The University of Queensland; knowledge of 3D motion analysis; excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
Desirable criteria: Experience in rehabilitation science; biomechanics, and muscle physiology.
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Real world measurement of spine and body movement
We are seeking a PhD student with a background in biomedical engineering and/or biomechanics to join our team to contribute to a body of work that aims to analyse movement of the spine and body in the real world. Projects will relate to measurement and analysis of movement to understand the relationship between movement and low back pain and to guide treatment.
Essential criteria: An undergraduate degree with first or second class division 1 Honours in movement science, biomechanics, physiotherapy, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline; eligibility for admission to the PhD program at The University of Queensland; knowledge of 3D motion analysis; experience with Matlab for data analysis; excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
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Applying new methods to understand pelvic floor function in men and women
We are seeking a PhD student with a background in biomedical engineering and/or biomechanics to join our team to work with our team to study the mechanisms of continence in men and women. We aim to apply new imaging methods and image analysis to better understand how continence is maintained and how this is impacted by surgery (e.g. prostatectomy in men) and ageing. The work will involve a multidisciplinary team to address this challenging issue.
Essential criteria: An undergraduate degree with first or second class division 1 Honours in movement science, biomechanics, physiotherapy, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline; eligibility for admission to the PhD program at The University of Queensland; experience with Matlab for data analysis; excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Ultrasonographic study on bladder and pelvic floor muscle tone in voiding dysfunction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eric Chung
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Doctor Philosophy
Relationship Between Trunk Postural Control And Low Back Pain
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr David Klyne, Dr Wolbert van den Hoorn
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Master Philosophy
Ultrasonographic study on bladder and pelvic floor muscle tone in voiding dysfunction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eric Chung
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the mechanisms of recovery from back pain
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Neural control of the shoulder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wolbert van den Hoorn
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Master Philosophy
Ultrasonographic study on bladder and pelvic floor muscle tone in voiding dysfunction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eric Chung
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Doctor Philosophy
Towards an understanding of the role of pelvic floor muscle tone in pelvic health conditions: Exploration of concepts and measurement of greater tone and investigations of tone in male pelvic pain
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the relationship between the pelvic floor and the hip
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith, Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr
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Doctor Philosophy
Towards better understanding of pelvic organ support in women who engage in recreational exercise: The effects of heavy lifting on the pelvic floor
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Emma Beckman, Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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Doctor Philosophy
The effectiveness of mind-body interventions in increasing pain tolerance in athletes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Melissa Day
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Doctor Philosophy
Disentangling the relationship between sleep, stress and pain.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Smith, Dr Manuela Besomi Molina, Dr David Klyne
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Doctor Philosophy
Towards better understanding of pelvic organ support in women who engage in recreational exercise: The effects of heavy lifting on the pelvic floor
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Emma Beckman, Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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Doctor Philosophy
Towards better understanding of pelvic organ support in women who engage in recreational exercise: The effects of heavy lifting on the female pelvic floor
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Emma Beckman, Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of sleep and physical activity in pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Dr David Klyne
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Relationship Between Trunk Postural Control And Low Back Pain
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr David Klyne, Dr Wolbert van den Hoorn
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2023
Master Philosophy
Exploring activation strategies of the multifidus and longissimus muscles in healthy individuals
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding chronic pain mechanisms: Towards methods to discriminate between pain categories
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Towards the investigation of the tensor fascia lata muscle and iliotibial band function in runners: The relevance of the why and the how
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding low back pain (LBP) flares: identifying definitions, features and risk-factors
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Organisation of Motor Regions of the Brain and Sensory-motor Function in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
New insight into the function of pelvic floor muscles in women in relation to organ support
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Biological factors in the transition from acute to persistent low back pain
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of the Dynamical Structures of Postural Control: New Insights into Motor Adaptation in Ageing and Pain
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Francois Hug
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Physiology and pathophysiology of low back pain in ballet dancers
Principal Advisor
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2013
Master Philosophy
Development of a clinical test of motor control of thoraco-lumbo-pelvic regions
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The Function of the Male Pelvic Floor: Old Questions Investigated Through New Methods
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The Characterisation of Movement-Based Subgroups in Low Back Pain: An Investigation of Overlap, Motor Control and Psychological Considerations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Motor Control & Kinematics of the Thorax in Pain-free Function
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Basal ganglia control of anticipatory postural adjustments: Effects of Parkinson's disease and its treatments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
The Behaviour of the Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles in People with Recurrent Low Back Pain During Symptom Remission
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Prevention of back pain in nurses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The organisation and plasticity of the motor system in people with and without chronic low back pain
Principal Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Lumbo-pelvic control during human bipedal locomotion: contribution of the abdominal and paraspinal muscles in individuals with and without low back pain
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
POINTING, PERCEPTION AND PAIN: THE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN HEAD POSITION ON UPPER LIMB MOVEMENT
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
MOTOR UNIT SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN THE VASTI MUSCLES: PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PLASTICITY
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTION IN THE LONG-TERM INTENSIVE CARE STAY PATIENT: Use of head-up tilt and inspiratory muscle training
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Robert Boots
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Doctor Philosophy
COMPETING DEMANDS ON THE TRUNK MUSCLES - EFFECTS, CONSEQUENCES, AND MECHANISMS
Principal Advisor
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Towards better understanding of pelvic organ support in women who engage in recreational exercise: The effects of heavy lifting on the pelvic floor
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Emma Beckman, Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing low back pain care: Thinking and practising critically beyond the biopsychosocial model
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Rebecca Olson
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Lateral elbow tendinopathy: towards a better understanding of its multifactorial nature and the role of isometric exercise
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the clinical presentation of tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Muscle activity and morphology in hip-related pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The psychological features and somatosensory characteristics of patellofemoral pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Natalie Collins, Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The refinement and validity evaluation of a 2-Dimensional motion capture method to quantify lumbo-pelvic-hip complex motion in chronic low back pain.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Trevor Russell, Professor Kylie Tucker, Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Regional variation in the function of the deep ventrolateral muscles of the trunk in people with and without low back pain
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Cresswell
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Movement variability and pain: Searching for a solution
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino, Professor Kylie Tucker
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Insights into the mechanisms that underlie neuromuscular adaptation to pain using postural and volitional focused motor tasks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kylie Tucker
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Epaxial musculature and its relationship with back pain in the horse
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Compensation Hypothesis: An Examination of the Argument that Injury Compensation Negatively Affects Health Outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Luke Connelly
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
SENSORIMOTOR AND FUNCTIONAL DEFICITS FOLLOWING ACUTE LATERAL ANKLE SPRAINS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Implications of mild peripheral nerve compression beyond the lesion site - Mechanisms and interventions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Marc Ruitenberg
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Postural stability and spinal movement in chronic low back pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL OF THE LEG DURING CYCLING AND RUNNING IN TRIATHLETES
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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- Electromyography
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- Multifidus
- musculoskeletal pain
- nociplastic pain
- Pain
- rehabilitation
- Spine control
- Ultrasound imaging
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