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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2018
Journal Article
Foot and ankle characteristics and dynamic knee valgus in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Wyndow, Narelle, Collins, Natalie J., Vicenzino, Bill, Tucker, Kylie and Crossley, Kay M. (2018). Foot and ankle characteristics and dynamic knee valgus in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 11 (1) 65, 65. doi: 10.1186/s13047-018-0310-1
2018
Conference Publication
A cross-sectional study of somatosensory and psychological factors in patellofemoral pain
Maclachlan, L., Hodges, P., Collins, N. and Vicenzino, B. (2018). A cross-sectional study of somatosensory and psychological factors in patellofemoral pain. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10 - 13 October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.121
2018
Conference Publication
A novel insertion technique for intramuscular measurement of EMG activity of the deep intrinsic foot muscles during walking
Collins, N., Salomoni, S., Elgueta Cancino, E., Tucker, K. and Hodges, P. (2018). A novel insertion technique for intramuscular measurement of EMG activity of the deep intrinsic foot muscles during walking. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10–13 October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.150
2018
Conference Publication
Efficacy of foot orthoses in individuals with patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: a pilot feasibility study
Tan, J., Hylton, M., Crossley, K., Collins, N. and Hart, H. (2018). Efficacy of foot orthoses in individuals with patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: a pilot feasibility study. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10–13 October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.222
2018
Journal Article
Are patellofemoral joint alignment and shape associated with structural magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities and symptoms among people with patellofemoral pain?
van Middelkoop, Marienke, Macri, Erin M., Eijkenboom, Joost F., van der Heijden, Rianne A., Crossley, Kay M., Bierma-Zeinstra, Sita M. A., de Kanter, Janneke L., Oei, Edwin H. and Collins, Natalie J. (2018). Are patellofemoral joint alignment and shape associated with structural magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities and symptoms among people with patellofemoral pain?. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 46 (13), 3217-3226. doi: 10.1177/0363546518801314
2018
Journal Article
Is Self-Reported Knee Stability Associated With Symptoms, Function, and Quality of Life in People With Knee Osteoarthritis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?
Hart, Harvi F., Collins, Natalie J., Ackland, David C. and Crossley, Kay M. (2018). Is Self-Reported Knee Stability Associated With Symptoms, Function, and Quality of Life in People With Knee Osteoarthritis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, Publish Ahead of Print (5), 1-e138. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000674
2018
Journal Article
The patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis subscale of the KOOS (KOOS-PF): Development and validation using the COSMIN checklist
Crossley, Kay M, Macri, Erin M, Cowan, Sallie M, Collins, Natalie J and Roos, Ewa M (2018). The patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis subscale of the KOOS (KOOS-PF): Development and validation using the COSMIN checklist. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (17), 1130-1136. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096776
2018
Journal Article
2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017
Collins, Natalie J., Barton, Christian J., van Middelkoop, Marienke, Callaghan, Michael J., Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Vicenzino, Bill T., Davis, Irene S., Powers, Christopher M., Macri, Erin M., Hart, Harvi F., de Oliveira Silva, Danilo and Crossley, Kay M. (2018). 2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (18), 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099397
2018
Journal Article
The psychological features of patellofemoral pain: a cross-sectional study
Maclachlan, Liam R., Matthews, Mark, Hodges, Paul W., Collins, Natalie J. and Vicenzino, Bill (2018). The psychological features of patellofemoral pain: a cross-sectional study. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 18 (2), 261-271. doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2018-0025
2018
Journal Article
Age-related differences in foot mobility in individuals with patellofemoral pain
Tan, Jade M., Crossley, Kay M., Vicenzino, Bill, Menz, Hylton B., Munteanu, Shannon E. and Collins, Natalie J. (2018). Age-related differences in foot mobility in individuals with patellofemoral pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 11 (1) 5, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/s13047-018-0249-2
2018
Conference Publication
Year in review - rehabilitation and outcomes
Collins, N. J., Hart, H. F., Mills, K. A. G. and Crossley, K. M. (2018). Year in review - rehabilitation and outcomes. OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis - Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis, Liverpool, England, 26-29 April 2018. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
2018
Conference Publication
Intrinsic foot muscle morphology, foot posture, pain and function in plantar heel pain: a preliminary investigation
Franettovich Smith, M., Vicenzino, B., Hides, J., Hodges, P. and Collins, N. (2018). Intrinsic foot muscle morphology, foot posture, pain and function in plantar heel pain: a preliminary investigation. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 10-13 October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.148
2018
Conference Publication
Psychological characteristics and pain sensitization in people with symptomatic and MRI features of patellofemoral osteoarthritis: the multicenter osteoarthritis study
Collins, N. J., Neogi, T., Vicenzino, B., Guermazi, A., Roemer, F. W., Lewis, C. E., Torner, J. C., Nevitt, M. C. and Stefanikf, J. J. (2018). Psychological characteristics and pain sensitization in people with symptomatic and MRI features of patellofemoral osteoarthritis: the multicenter osteoarthritis study. OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis - Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis, Liverpool, England, 26-29 April 2018 . London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
2018
Conference Publication
Foot orthoses and footwear in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: A pilot randomised trial
Wyndow, N., Crossley, K., Vicenzino, B., Tucker, K. and Collins, N. (2018). Foot orthoses and footwear in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: A pilot randomised trial. 2018 Australian Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting with the Rheumatology Health Professionals Association, Melbourne, Australia, 5–8 May 2018. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.
2017
Journal Article
The relationship between immediate comfort and plantar foot sensitivity during running in cushioned versus minimal shoes†
Mills, Kathryn Ann Grace, Collins, Natalie J. and Vicenzino, Bill (2017). The relationship between immediate comfort and plantar foot sensitivity during running in cushioned versus minimal shoes†. Footwear Science, 10 (1), 21-27. doi: 10.1080/19424280.2017.1403972
2017
Journal Article
Athletes Rated as Poor Single-Leg Squat Performers Display Measureable Differences in Single-Leg Squat Biomechanics Compared to Good Performers
Garrick, Lachlan E, Alexander, Bryce C, Schache, Anthony G, Pandy, Marcus G, Crossley, Kay M and Collins, Natalie J (2017). Athletes Rated as Poor Single-Leg Squat Performers Display Measureable Differences in Single-Leg Squat Biomechanics Compared to Good Performers. Journal of sport rehabilitation, 27 (6), 1-28. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2016-0208
2017
Journal Article
International patellofemoral osteoarthritis consortium: Consensus statement on the diagnosis, burden, outcome measures, prognosis, risk factors and treatment
van Middelkoop, Marienke, Bennell, Kim L., Callaghan, Michael J., Collins, Natalie J., Conaghan, Philip G., Crossley, Kay M., Eijkenboom, Joost J. F. A., van der Heijden, Rianne A., Hinman, Rana S., Hunter, David J., Meuffels, Duncan E., Mills, Kathryn, Oei, Edwin H. G., Runhaar, Jos, Schiphof, Dieuwke, Stefanik, Joshua J. and Bierma-Zeinstra, Sita M. A. (2017). International patellofemoral osteoarthritis consortium: Consensus statement on the diagnosis, burden, outcome measures, prognosis, risk factors and treatment. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 47 (5), 666-675. doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.09.009
2017
Conference Publication
Is immediate comfort while running in cushioned versus minimal footwear related to plantar foot sensitivity?
Mills, Kathryn Ann Grace, Vicenzino, Bill and Collins, Natalie J. (2017). Is immediate comfort while running in cushioned versus minimal footwear related to plantar foot sensitivity?. 13th Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 20-22 July 2017. Abingdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1080/19424280.2017.1314351
2017
Journal Article
Bracing of the reconstructed and osteoarthritic knee during high dynamic load tasks
Hart, Harvi F. , Crossley, Kay M. , Collins, Natalie J. and Ackland, David C. (2017). Bracing of the reconstructed and osteoarthritic knee during high dynamic load tasks. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49 (6), 1086-1096. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001201
2017
Journal Article
The psychological features of patellofemoral pain: a systematic review
Maclachlan, Liam R., Collins, Natalie J., Matthews, Mark L. G., Hodges, Paul W. and Vicenzino, Bill (2017). The psychological features of patellofemoral pain: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51 (9), 732-742. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096705
Funding
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Supervision
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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
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
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a radiographic approach to diagnosis, assessment, and management
Principal Advisor
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Can Minimal Footwear Alter Patellofemoral Joint Loading, Lower-Limb Muscle Activation and Biomechanics During Walking in Individuals with Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kylie Tucker, Dr Taylor Dick
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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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