Professor Andrew Cresswell
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Andrew Cresswell

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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).

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Professor Andrew Cresswell is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Education, Institution to be confirmed
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Western Australia
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Karolinska Mediko Kirurgiska Institutet

Research interests

  • 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.

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186 works between 1982 and 2024
All (186) Journal Article (145) Conference Publication (30) Other Outputs (11)

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2016

Journal Article

Quantification of muscle co-contraction using supersonic shear wave imaging

Raiteri, Brent J., Hug, François, Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). Quantification of muscle co-contraction using supersonic shear wave imaging. Journal of Biomechanics, 49 (3), 493-495. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.12.039

Quantification of muscle co-contraction using supersonic shear wave imaging

2016

Journal Article

The role of human ankle plantar flexor muscle-tendon interaction & architecture in maximal vertical jumping examined in vivo

Farris, Dominic James, Lichtwark, Glen, Brown, Nicholas A.T. and Cresswell, Andrew (2016). The role of human ankle plantar flexor muscle-tendon interaction & architecture in maximal vertical jumping examined in vivo. Journal of Experimental Biology, 219 (4), 528-534. doi: 10.1242/jeb.126854

The role of human ankle plantar flexor muscle-tendon interaction & architecture in maximal vertical jumping examined in vivo

2016

Journal Article

Additional in-series compliance reduces muscle force summation and alters the time course of force relaxation during fixed-end contractions

Mayfield, Dean L., Launikonis, Bradley S., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). Additional in-series compliance reduces muscle force summation and alters the time course of force relaxation during fixed-end contractions. Journal of Experimental Biology, 219 (22), 3587-3596. doi: 10.1242/jeb.143123

Additional in-series compliance reduces muscle force summation and alters the time course of force relaxation during fixed-end contractions

2015

Journal Article

Effects of muscle activation on shear between human soleus and gastrocnemius muscles

Finni, T., Cronin, N. J., Mayfield, D., Lichtwark, G. A. and Cresswell, A. G. (2015). Effects of muscle activation on shear between human soleus and gastrocnemius muscles. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 27 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1111/sms.12615

Effects of muscle activation on shear between human soleus and gastrocnemius muscles

2015

Journal Article

The effect of paired associative stimulation on fatigue resistance

Kumpulainen, Susanne, Peltonen, Jussi, Gruber, Markus, Cresswell, Andrew, Peurala, Sinikka, Linnamo, Vesa and Avela, Janne (2015). The effect of paired associative stimulation on fatigue resistance. Neuroscience Research, 95, 59-65. doi: 10.1016/j.neures.2015.01.015

The effect of paired associative stimulation on fatigue resistance

2015

Journal Article

Ultrasound reveals negligible cocontraction during isometric plantar flexion and dorsiflexion despite the presence of antagonist electromyographic activity

Raiteri, Brent J., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2015). Ultrasound reveals negligible cocontraction during isometric plantar flexion and dorsiflexion despite the presence of antagonist electromyographic activity. Journal of Applied Physiology, 118 (10), 1193-1199. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00825.2014

Ultrasound reveals negligible cocontraction during isometric plantar flexion and dorsiflexion despite the presence of antagonist electromyographic activity

2015

Journal Article

A systematic muscle model covering regions from the fast ramp stretches in the muscle fibres to the relatively slow stretches in the human triceps surae

Tamura, Youjiro, Ito, Akira and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2015). A systematic muscle model covering regions from the fast ramp stretches in the muscle fibres to the relatively slow stretches in the human triceps surae. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 18 (1), 97-106. doi: 10.1080/10255842.2013.790016

A systematic muscle model covering regions from the fast ramp stretches in the muscle fibres to the relatively slow stretches in the human triceps surae

2015

Journal Article

Active regulation of longitudinal arch compression and recoil during walking and running

Kelly, Luke A., Lichtwark, Glen and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2015). Active regulation of longitudinal arch compression and recoil during walking and running. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 12 (102), 1-8. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2014.1076

Active regulation of longitudinal arch compression and recoil during walking and running

2015

Journal Article

Doublet potentiation in the triceps surae is limited by series compliance and dynamic fascicle behavior

Mayfield, Dean L, Lichtwark, Glen A., Cronin, Neil J, Avela, Janne and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2015). Doublet potentiation in the triceps surae is limited by series compliance and dynamic fascicle behavior. Journal of Applied Physiology, 119 (7), 807-816. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00403.2015

Doublet potentiation in the triceps surae is limited by series compliance and dynamic fascicle behavior

2015

Journal Article

Reactive stepping behaviour in response to forward loss of balance predicts future falls in community-dwelling older adults

Carty, Christopher P., Cronin, Neil J., Nicholson, Deanne, Lichtwark, Glen A., Mills, Peter M., Kerr, Graham, Cresswell, Andrew G. and Barrett, Rod S. (2015). Reactive stepping behaviour in response to forward loss of balance predicts future falls in community-dwelling older adults. Age and Ageing, 44 (1) afu054, 109-115. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afu054

Reactive stepping behaviour in response to forward loss of balance predicts future falls in community-dwelling older adults

2014

Journal Article

Muscle fascicle strains in human gastrocnemius during backward downhill walking

Hoffman, Ben W., Cresswell, Andrew G., Carroll, Timothy John and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2014). Muscle fascicle strains in human gastrocnemius during backward downhill walking. Journal of Applied Physiology, 116 (11), 1455-1462. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01431.2012

Muscle fascicle strains in human gastrocnemius during backward downhill walking

2014

Journal Article

Reciprocal activation of gastrocnemius and soleus motor units is associated with fascicle length change during knee flexion

Lauber, Benedikt, Lichtwark, Glen A and Cresswell, Andrew G (2014). Reciprocal activation of gastrocnemius and soleus motor units is associated with fascicle length change during knee flexion. Physiological Reports, 2 (6) e12044, e12044.1-e12044.10. doi: 10.14814/phy2.12044

Reciprocal activation of gastrocnemius and soleus motor units is associated with fascicle length change during knee flexion

2014

Journal Article

Intrinsic foot muscles have the capacity to control deformation of the longitudinal arch

Kelly, Luke A., Cresswell, Andrew G., Racinais, Sebastien, Whiteley, Rodney and Lichtwark, Glen (2014). Intrinsic foot muscles have the capacity to control deformation of the longitudinal arch. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 11 (93) 20131188, 20131188.1-20131188.9. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2013.1188

Intrinsic foot muscles have the capacity to control deformation of the longitudinal arch

2014

Journal Article

Temperature affects maximum H-reflex amplitude but not homosynaptic postactivation depression

Racinais, Sebastien and Cresswell, Andrew (2014). Temperature affects maximum H-reflex amplitude but not homosynaptic postactivation depression. The FASEB Journal, 28 (S1). doi: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.1104.24

Temperature affects maximum H-reflex amplitude but not homosynaptic postactivation depression

2014

Journal Article

Anticipatory postural activity of the deep trunk muscles differs between anatomical regions based on their mechanical advantage

Park, R. J., Tsao, H., Cresswell, A. G. and Hodges, P. W. (2014). Anticipatory postural activity of the deep trunk muscles differs between anatomical regions based on their mechanical advantage. Neuroscience, 261 (6), 161-172. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.12.037

Anticipatory postural activity of the deep trunk muscles differs between anatomical regions based on their mechanical advantage

2014

Journal Article

The effect of knee flexion contracture following total knee arthroplasty on the energy cost of walking

Murphy, Michael T., Skinner, Tina L., Cresswell, Andrew G., Crawford, RossW., Journeaux, Simon F. and Russell, Trevor G. (2014). The effect of knee flexion contracture following total knee arthroplasty on the energy cost of walking. Journal of Arthroplasty, 29 (1), 85-89. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2013.04.039

The effect of knee flexion contracture following total knee arthroplasty on the energy cost of walking

2013

Journal Article

Tibialis anterior muscle fascicle dynamics adequately represent postural sway during standing balance

Day, James T., Lichtwark, Glen A. and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2013). Tibialis anterior muscle fascicle dynamics adequately represent postural sway during standing balance. Journal of Applied Physiology, 115 (12), 1742-1750. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00517.2013

Tibialis anterior muscle fascicle dynamics adequately represent postural sway during standing balance

2013

Journal Article

Recruitment of Discrete Regions of the Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Is Changed in Specific Sitting Postures in Individuals With Recurrent Low Back Pain

Park, Rachel J., Tsao, Henry, Claus, Andrew, Cresswell, Andrew G. and Hodges, Paul W. (2013). Recruitment of Discrete Regions of the Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Is Changed in Specific Sitting Postures in Individuals With Recurrent Low Back Pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 43 (11), 833-840. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2013.4840

Recruitment of Discrete Regions of the Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Is Changed in Specific Sitting Postures in Individuals With Recurrent Low Back Pain

2013

Journal Article

Discharge properties of abductor hallucis before, during, and after an isometric fatigue task

Kelly, Luke A., Racinais, Sebastien and Cresswell, Andrew G. (2013). Discharge properties of abductor hallucis before, during, and after an isometric fatigue task. Journal of Neurophysiology, 110 (4), 891-898. doi: 10.1152/jn.00944.2012

Discharge properties of abductor hallucis before, during, and after an isometric fatigue task

2013

Journal Article

Neuromechanical properties of the triceps surae in young and older adults

Barber, Lee A., Barrett, Rod S., Gillett, Jarred G., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2013). Neuromechanical properties of the triceps surae in young and older adults. Experimental Gerontology, 48 (11), 1147-1155. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2013.07.007

Neuromechanical properties of the triceps surae in young and older adults

Past funding

  • 2017 - 2022
    Optimising the spring in your step to enhance footwear design
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Can muscles tune foot stiffness to enhance efficiency of human locomotion?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    The role of muscle and tendon mechanics in human muscle damage
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Foot-arch deformation and its relationship to load and shoe design
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    2015-2016 Biomechanics Services and Research Agreement - UQ - Cricket Australia
    Cricket Australia
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Undertake a pilot research study into the biomechanical efficiencies of the ASICS 'Natural' shoe
    Asics Oceania Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Quantification of muscle mechanical properties by an innovative shear wave elastographic technique for basic and clinical science.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Biomechanics Services and Research Agreement Cricket Australia
    Cricket Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Post Doctoral Position in Strength and Power (Muscle Mechanics)
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant
  • 2012
    An instrumented treadmill for understanding the forces responsible for walking and running under different conditions in both normal and clinical populations.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011
    A metabolic testing suite for clinical exercise physiology, sports science and sports nutrition research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    A virtual environment for the study of multisensory learning, adaptation and control
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    An ultrasound imaging suite for investigating musculoskeletal and cardiovascular function in health and disease
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009
    A transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) suite for investigating brain function in movement, speech and cognition
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Reconsideration of the motor adaptation to pain
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    State of the art wireless electromyography system for clinical research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2013
    The efficacy of novel, non-robotic devices to train reaching post stroke
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2012
    CCRE in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health
    NHMRC Centres of Clinical Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    An inverse control approach to resolving the neural basis of spatial and muscular dependencies in coordinated multi-limb movements
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Cortical Mechanisms Mediating Bilateral Interactions Between the Upper Limbs
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant = A high-accuracy, active marker, motion analysis system for recording and analysing human movement, Phoenix Technologies Inc., Visualeyez
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Andrew Cresswell is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Master Philosophy

    Player load of professional netball players

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly

  • Master Philosophy

    Investigating Peak Periods of Physical Demand in Elite Female Netball Players

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of fatigue on how running performance and economy

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The principal advisor has reviewed the student's thesis submission and approved it for review. The submission can now be approved for examination or changes can be requested.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Luke Kelly

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Andrew Cresswell directly for media enquiries about:

  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise
  • Forensic biomechanics
  • Human movement studies
  • Motor control
  • Neuromechanics
  • Neurophysiology
  • Sports medicine

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