Overview
Background
Dr Natalie Collins is an APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, and Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on improving the lives of people with knee pain conditions across the lifespan. Dr Collins has a particular interest in improving management and preventing persistence and progression of patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral osteoarthritis. She has conducted large, long-term studies on patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis, including randomised clinical trials and a 5-year longitudinal cohort study on early osteoarthritis in young adults with patellofemoral pain. Dr Collins combines this work with studies evaluating mechanisms of foot orthoses treatment effects, including: (i) biomechanics and lower limb muscle activity (NHMRC Fellowship 2010-14, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne); and (ii) deep intrinsic foot muscle activity (UQ Fellowship 2015-17), where she developed a novel method of measuring EMG activity of these muscles. Her work has directly resulted in foot orthoses & physiotherapy being recommended interventions for patellofemoral pain, facilitating translation to clinical practice.
Dr Collins is Chair of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) Engagement Committee. She has received invitations to speak at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis, International Patellofemoral Research Retreat, Singapore Physiotherapy Conference and Australian Physiotherapy Association’s national conference, and present her research to international research groups. Dr Collins has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, received more than $4million in competitive funding, and contributed to leading international publications such as Brukner and Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine. She maintains a clinical role specialising in the management of people with knee pain and injury.
Availability
- Associate Professor Natalie Collins is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Development of a novel technique to insert intramuscular electromyography electrodes into the deep intrinsic foot muscles via the dorsum of the foot
Collins, Natalie J., Salomoni, Sauro E., Elgueta Cancino, Edith L., Tucker, Kylie and Hodges, Paul W. (2024). Development of a novel technique to insert intramuscular electromyography electrodes into the deep intrinsic foot muscles via the dorsum of the foot. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 78 102914, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2024.102914
2024
Journal Article
An exploration of footwear preferences, attitudes and beliefs in people with knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study
Smith, Michelle D., McKendry, Ruth, Shah, Simran, Desai, Vaibhavi, Abouzed, AbdelRahman, Byrnes, Blake, Farmer, Stacey, Glyde, Carl, Lawrenson, Peter R., Ross, Megan and Collins, Natalie J. (2024). An exploration of footwear preferences, attitudes and beliefs in people with knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 72 102948, 102948. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102948
2024
Journal Article
Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 1: feasibility
Collins, Natalie J., Smith, Michelle D., O’Leary, Shaun P., Maclachlan, Liam R., Cottrell, Michelle A., Vicenzino, Bill, Vuvan, Viana, Comans, Tracy, Kemp, Joanne L., Barton, Christian J., Lee, Darryl, McCaskill, Stuart, Cush, Adrian, Hislop, Andrew C. and Raymer, Maree E. (2024). Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 1: feasibility. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 71 102960, 102960. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102960
2024
Journal Article
Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 2: service providers’ perceptions
Cottrell, Michelle A., Raymer, Maree E., Maclachlan, Liam R., Vuvan, Viana, Smith, Michelle D., O’Leary, Shaun P., Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Kemp, Joanne L., Barton, Christian J. and Collins, Natalie J. (2024). Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 2: service providers’ perceptions. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 71 102961, 102961. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102961
2024
Conference Publication
The Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis Radiographic Atlas: Development And Reliability Of A Standardized Radiographic Grading System
Hill, Jonathan R., Oei, Edwin, Hunter, David, Crossley, Kay M., Menz, Hylton B., Marshall, Michelle, Tanaka, Miho J., van der Heijden, Rianne A., Liu, Xiao q. and Collins, Natalie J. (2024). The Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis Radiographic Atlas: Development And Reliability Of A Standardized Radiographic Grading System. 2024 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Vienna, Austria, 18-21 April 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevie. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2024.02.511
2023
Journal Article
Response to letter to editor: The association between hip strength, physical function and dynamic balance in people with unilateral knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study
Hislop, Andrew, Collins, Natalie J., Tucker, Kylie and Semciw, Adam Ivan (2023). Response to letter to editor: The association between hip strength, physical function and dynamic balance in people with unilateral knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 68 102875, 102875. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102875
2023
Journal Article
Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis
Smith, Michelle D., Vuvan, Viana, Collins, Natalie J., Hunter, David J., Costa, Nathalia, Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich and Vicenzino, Bill (2023). Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 16 (1) 72. doi: 10.1186/s13047-023-00669-1
2023
Journal Article
Effects of foot orthoses and footwear interventions on impairments and quality of life in people with hip pain: A systematic review
Kinsella, Rita, Nasser, Anthony, Menz, Hylton B., Pizzari, Tania, Collins, Natalie J. and Semciw, Adam I. (2023). Effects of foot orthoses and footwear interventions on impairments and quality of life in people with hip pain: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care, 21 (4), 1529-1550. doi: 10.1002/msc.1826
2023
Conference Publication
Osteoarthritis 25 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective study comparing Patellar Tendon vs Semitendinosus/ Gracilis harvesting
Keays, S., Newcombe, P., Mohamed, H., Mellifont, D., Keays, A. and Collins, N. (2023). Osteoarthritis 25 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective study comparing Patellar Tendon vs Semitendinosus/ Gracilis harvesting. 2023 SMA Conference, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 11-14 October 2023. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2023.08.040
2023
Journal Article
A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the effect of physical interventions on the intrinsic foot muscles
Smith, M., Hurn, S., Bonacci, J., Chicoine, D., Esculier, J., Collins, N. and Vicenzino, B. (2023). A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the effect of physical interventions on the intrinsic foot muscles. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 26 (Supplement 2), S116-s116. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2023.08.149
2023
Journal Article
Associations between Anterior Knee Pain and 2-year Patellofemoral Cartilage Worsening: The MOST Study
Lanois, C. J., Collins, N., Neogi, T., Guermazi, A., Roemer, F. W., LaValley, M., Nevitt, M., Torner, J., Lewis, C. E. and Stefanik, J. J. (2023). Associations between Anterior Knee Pain and 2-year Patellofemoral Cartilage Worsening: The MOST Study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 32 (1), 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.09.008
2023
Journal Article
Neuromechanical properties of the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis in adolescents with patellofemoral pain
Crouzier, Marion, Hug, François, Sheehan, Frances T., Collins, Natalie J., Crossley, Kay and Tucker, Kylie (2023). Neuromechanical properties of the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis in adolescents with patellofemoral pain. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 11 (6), 23259671231155894. doi: 10.1177/23259671231155894
2023
Journal Article
What should a toolkit to aid the delivery of therapeutic exercise for hip and knee osteoarthritis look like? Qualitative analysis of an international survey of 318 researchers, clinicians, and consumers by the OARSI Rehabilitation Discussion Group
Lawford, Belinda J., Master, Hiral, Larsen, Jesper B., Bartholdy, Cecilie, Corrigan, Patrick, Ginnerup‐Nielsen, Elisabeth, Le, Christina, Teoli, Anthony, Bennell, Kim L., Metcalf, Ben, Hinman, Rana S., Button, Kate, Collins, Natalie J., Cottrell, Elizabeth, Henrotin, Yves, Skou, Søren T., Thoma, Louise M., Wellsandt, Elizabeth, White, Daniel K. and Holden, Melanie A. (2023). What should a toolkit to aid the delivery of therapeutic exercise for hip and knee osteoarthritis look like? Qualitative analysis of an international survey of 318 researchers, clinicians, and consumers by the OARSI Rehabilitation Discussion Group. Musculoskeletal Care, 21 (2), 545-555. doi: 10.1002/msc.1732
2023
Journal Article
Transitioning to barefoot running using a minimalist shoe intermediary: a prospective cohort study
Mills, Kathryn, Collins, Natalie J. and Vicenzino, Bill (2023). Transitioning to barefoot running using a minimalist shoe intermediary: a prospective cohort study. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 55 (5), 787-793. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003111
2023
Conference Publication
Anterior knee pain is associated with 2-year compartment specific patellofemoral cartilage worsening: the most study
Lanois, C., Collins, N., Neogi, T., Guermazi, A., Roemer, F., LaValley, M., Nevitt, M., Torner, J., Lewis, C. and Stefanik, J. (2023). Anterior knee pain is associated with 2-year compartment specific patellofemoral cartilage worsening: the most study. World Congress of Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI), Denver, CO, United States, 17-20 March 2023. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
2023
Conference Publication
Anterior Knee Pain Is Associated With 2-Year Compartment Specific Patellofemoral Cartilage Worsening: The Most Study
Lanois, C., Collins, N., Neogi, T., Guermazi, A., Roemer, F., LaValley, M., Nevitt, M., Torner, J., Lewis, C. and Stefanik, J. (2023). Anterior Knee Pain Is Associated With 2-Year Compartment Specific Patellofemoral Cartilage Worsening: The Most Study. 2023 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Denver, CO United States, 17-20 March 2023. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.01.497
2023
Journal Article
Recommendations for the delivery of therapeutic exercise for people with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis: an international consensus study from the Oarsi Rehabilitation Discussion Group
Holden, M.A., Metcalf, B., Lawford, B.J., Hinman, R.S., Boyd, M., Button, K., Collins, N.J., Cottrell, E., Henrotin, Y., Larsen, J.B., Master, H., Skou, S.T., Thoma, L.M., Rydz, R., Wellsandt, E., White, D.K. and Bennell, K. (2023). Recommendations for the delivery of therapeutic exercise for people with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis: an international consensus study from the Oarsi Rehabilitation Discussion Group. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 31 (3), 386-396. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.10.009
2023
Journal Article
The association between hip strength, physical function and dynamic balance in people with unilateral knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study
Hislop, Andrew, Collins, Natalie, Tucker, Kylie and Semciw, Adam Ivan (2023). The association between hip strength, physical function and dynamic balance in people with unilateral knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 63 102696, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102696
2023
Journal Article
Kinematic and kinetic gait characteristics in people with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bazett-Jones, David M., Neal, Bradley S., Legg, Christopher, Hart, Harvi F., Collins, Natalie J. and Barton, Christian J. (2023). Kinematic and kinetic gait characteristics in people with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 53 (2), 519-547. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01781-1
2023
Conference Publication
Anterior knee pain is associated with 2-year compartment specific patellofemoral cartilage worsening: The MOST Study
Lanois C. J., Collins N. J., Neogi T., Guermazi A., Roemer F., LaValley M., Nevitt M., Torner J., Lewis C. E. and Stefanik J. J. (2023). Anterior knee pain is associated with 2-year compartment specific patellofemoral cartilage worsening: The MOST Study. 7th International Patellofemoral Research Retreat, Bologna, Italy, 6-9 June 2023. Alexandria, VA, United States: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. doi: 10.2519/josptopen.2023.0001
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Intrinsic foot muscle function in people with patellofemoral pain, and the effect of footwear interventions
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Exploring biopsychosocial characteristics of adolescents with patellofemoral pain, and mechanisms of foot orthoses effects
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Exploring the effects of strength training on pain, function and physical activity in adolescents with Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Effects of footwear interventions on pain, biomechanics, and motor control in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kylie Tucker, Dr Taylor Dick
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Doctor Philosophy
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a radiographic approach to diagnosis, assessment, and management
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Targeted effective treatments for adolescent kneecap pain: ACTIVE KNEECAPs!
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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Doctor Philosophy
Adolescents with patellofemoral pain: Characteristics, preferences and footwear interventions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino, Dr Melinda Smith, Dr Nathalia Costa
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Master Philosophy
Understanding impairments and management of growth-related injuries in adolescent athletes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Hip muscle structure and function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kylie Tucker
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The psychological features and somatosensory characteristics of patellofemoral pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Hodges, Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Natalie Collins directly for media enquiries about:
- arthritis
- exercise
- footwear
- knee osteoarthritis
- knee pain
- kneecap pain
- osteoarthritis
- physiotherapy
- runner's knee
- shoe insoles
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