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Overview
Background
Prof. Cresswell’s research interest is in the integration of neurophysiology and biomechanics (neuromechanics) to investigate the control of human movement.
Particular research interests lie within the areas of: Motoneurone, reflex and cortical excitability during lengthening and shortening muscle actions; Neuromuscular fatigue; Reflex and voluntary activation of the abdominal musculature during controlled postural tasks.
Background
Prof Cresswell completed his medical doctorate in Neuroscience from the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, in 1993. He remained at the Karolinska Institute and University College of Physical Education and Sports until 2005 when he joined the academic staff at the University of Queensland with joint appointments in the Schools of Human Movement Studies and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Prof Cresswell was the Head of the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (2014-2019).
Availability
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education, unknown
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Western Australia
- Doctor of Philosophy, Karolinska Mediko Kirurgiska Institutet
Research interests
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Neural Control of Movement
Prof. Cresswell's research interest is in the integration of neurophysiology and biomechanics (neuromechanics) to investigate the control of human movement. Particular research interests lie within the areas of: Neural control of voluntary muscle actions; Neuromuscular fatigue; Muscle mechanics, Gait and Posture.
Research impacts
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Muscle-tendon length and force affect human tibialis anterior central aponeurosis stiffness in vivo
Raiteri, Brent James, Cresswell, Andrew Graham and Lichtwark, Glen Anthony (2018). Muscle-tendon length and force affect human tibialis anterior central aponeurosis stiffness in vivo. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 115 (14), E3097-E3105. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1712697115
2018
Journal Article
The immediate effect of foot orthoses on subtalar joint mechanics and energetics
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2018). The immediate effect of foot orthoses on subtalar joint mechanics and energetics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50 (7), 1449-1456. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001591
2018
Journal Article
The effect of muscle-tendon unit vs fascicle analyses on vastus lateralis force generating capacity during constant power output cycling with variable cadence
Brennan, Scott Francis, Cresswell, Andrew G., Farris, Dominic James and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2018). The effect of muscle-tendon unit vs fascicle analyses on vastus lateralis force generating capacity during constant power output cycling with variable cadence. Journal of Applied Physiology, 124 (4), 993-1002. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00356.2017
2018
Conference Publication
Stand and deliver: muscle activity and mechanical energetics of the lower limb during cycling
Wilkinson, Ross D., Lichtwark, Glen A. and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2018). Stand and deliver: muscle activity and mechanical energetics of the lower limb during cycling. Annual Meeting of the American-College-of-Sports-Medicine (ACSM), Minneapolis, MN, United States, 29 May - 2 June 2018. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000536536.37611.4c
2018
Other Outputs
Tibialis anterior muscle-tendon unit and fascicle behaviour during human walking
Maharaj, Jayishni N, Cresswell, Andrew G and Lichtwark, Glen A (2018). Tibialis anterior muscle-tendon unit and fascicle behaviour during human walking. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.525
2017
Journal Article
Subtalar joint pronation and energy absorption requirements during walking are related to tibialis posterior tendinous tissue strain
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2017). Subtalar joint pronation and energy absorption requirements during walking are related to tibialis posterior tendinous tissue strain. Scientific Reports, 7 (1) 17958, 17958. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-17771-7
2017
Conference Publication
Effect of foot orthoses on the mechanical energetics of the subtalar joint during walking
Maharaj, J., Cresswell, A. and Lichtwark, G. (2017). Effect of foot orthoses on the mechanical energetics of the subtalar joint during walking. 2017 ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, 25 - 28 October 2017. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.09.367
2017
Journal Article
Cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation improves adaptive postural control
Poortvliet, Peter, Hsieh, Billie, Cresswell, Andy, Au, Jacky and Meinzer, Marcus (2017). Cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation improves adaptive postural control. Clinical Neurophysiology, 129 (1), 33-41. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2017.09.118
2017
Journal Article
In vivo fascicle length measurements via B-mode ultrasound imaging with single vs dual transducer arrangements
Brennan, Scott F., Cresswell, Andrew G., Farris, Dominic J. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2017). In vivo fascicle length measurements via B-mode ultrasound imaging with single vs dual transducer arrangements. Journal of Biomechanics, 64, 240-244. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.09.019
2017
Journal Article
The influence of foot-strike technique on the neuromechanical function of the foot
Kelly, Luke A., Farris, Dominic J., Lichtwark, Glen A. and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2017). The influence of foot-strike technique on the neuromechanical function of the foot. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50 (1), 98-108. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001420
2017
Journal Article
Foot structure is significantly associated to subtalar joint kinetics and mechanical energetics
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2017). Foot structure is significantly associated to subtalar joint kinetics and mechanical energetics. Gait and Posture, 58, 159-165. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.07.108
2017
Journal Article
The effect of cadence on the muscle-tendon mechanics of the gastrocnemius muscle during walking
Brennan, S. F., Cresswell, A. G., Farris, D. J. and Lichtwark, G. A. (2017). The effect of cadence on the muscle-tendon mechanics of the gastrocnemius muscle during walking. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 27 (3), 289-298. doi: 10.1111/sms.12656
2017
Journal Article
Muscle spindles in human tibialis anterior encode muscle fascicle length changes
Day, James, Bent, Leah R., Birznieks, Ingvars, Macefield, Vaughan G. and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2017). Muscle spindles in human tibialis anterior encode muscle fascicle length changes. Journal of Neurophysiology, 117 (4), 1489-1498. doi: 10.1152/jn.00374.2016
2017
Other Outputs
Tibialis Posterior and Subtalar Joint mechanics during walking
Maharaj, Jayishni, Cresswell, Andrew and Lichtwark, Glen (2017). Tibialis Posterior and Subtalar Joint mechanics during walking. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.698
2016
Journal Article
The mechanical function of the tibialis posterior muscle and its tendon during locomotion
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). The mechanical function of the tibialis posterior muscle and its tendon during locomotion. Journal of Biomechanics, 49 (14), 3238-3243. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.08.006
2016
Journal Article
Effects of series elastic compliance on muscle force summation and the rate of force rise
Mayfield, Dean L., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). Effects of series elastic compliance on muscle force summation and the rate of force rise. Journal of Experimental Biology, 219 (20), 3261-3270. doi: 10.1242/jeb.142604
2016
Journal Article
Protection from muscle damage in the absence of changes in muscle mechanical behavior
Hoffman, Ben W., Cresswell, Andrew G., Carroll, Timothy J. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). Protection from muscle damage in the absence of changes in muscle mechanical behavior. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 (8), 1495-1505. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000920
2016
Journal Article
Three-dimensional geometrical changes of the human tibialis anterior muscle and its central aponeurosis measured with three-dimensional ultrasound during isometric contractions
Raiteri, Brent J., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). Three-dimensional geometrical changes of the human tibialis anterior muscle and its central aponeurosis measured with three-dimensional ultrasound during isometric contractions. PeerJ, 4 (7) e2260, e2260. doi: 10.7717/peerj.2260
2016
Journal Article
Deconstructing the power resistance relationship for squats: a joint-level analysis
Farris, D. J., Lichtwark, G. A., Brown, N. A. T. and Cresswell, A. G. (2016). Deconstructing the power resistance relationship for squats: a joint-level analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 26 (7), 774-781. doi: 10.1111/sms.12508
2016
Journal Article
Shoes alter the spring-like function of the human foot during running
Kelly, Luke, Lichtwark, Glen, Farris, Dominic and Cresswell, Andrew (2016). Shoes alter the spring-like function of the human foot during running. Journal of The Royal Society Interface, 13 (119) 20160174, 1-9. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2016.0174
Funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of fatigue on how running performance and economy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly
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Master Philosophy
Player load of professional netball players
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly
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Doctor Philosophy
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Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Rock and Roll: The Effects of Centre of Mass Movement and Bicycle Lean on the Biomechanics of Cycling
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Muscle-tendon interaction: implications for contractile speed and force development
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the role of the Tibialis Anterior muscle in postural control
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
A biomechanical analysis of exercise-induced muscle damage in humans
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Timothy Carroll
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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
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Hodges
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation on motoneurone input-output properties with increasing voluntary drive in the human triceps surae
Principal Advisor
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2009
Master Philosophy
Increases in corticospinal responsiveness during a sustained submaximal plantar flexion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Timothy Carroll
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Establishing the relationship between foot form and function
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise-induced muscle damage and the repeated bout effect in the human gastrocnemius muscle
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The mechanical function of the subtalar joint and tibialis posterior muscle during walking
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Muscle-tendon mechanics, movement economy and preferred cadence in cycling
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Contraction dependent geometrical changes in human lower limb muscle and aponeurosis
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of sustained cycling exercise on corticospinal responsiveness
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Timothy Carroll
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
The immediate effect of physical activity on the postural stability of older people
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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- Motor control
- Neuromechanics
- Neurophysiology
- Sports medicine
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