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:
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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.

Research impacts

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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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2001

Journal Article

The effect of muscle length on motor-unit recruitment during isometric plantar flexion in humans

Kennedy, PM and Cresswell, AG (2001). The effect of muscle length on motor-unit recruitment during isometric plantar flexion in humans. Experimental Brain Research, 137 (1), 58-64. doi: 10.1007/s002210000623

The effect of muscle length on motor-unit recruitment during isometric plantar flexion in humans

2000

Journal Article

Significance of peripheral afferent input to the α-motoneurone pool for enhancement of tremor during an isometric fatiguing contraction

Cresswell, A. G. and Loscher, W. N. (2000). Significance of peripheral afferent input to the α-motoneurone pool for enhancement of tremor during an isometric fatiguing contraction. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 82 (1 ), 129-136. doi: 10.1007/s004210050662

Significance of peripheral afferent input to the α-motoneurone pool for enhancement of tremor during an isometric fatiguing contraction

2000

Journal Article

Tension regulation during lengthening and shortening actions of the human soleus muscle

Pinniger, GJ, Steele, JR, Thorstensson, A and Cresswell, AG (2000). Tension regulation during lengthening and shortening actions of the human soleus muscle. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 81 (5), 375-383. doi: 10.1007/s004210050057

Tension regulation during lengthening and shortening actions of the human soleus muscle

2000

Journal Article

Three dimensional preparatory trunk motion precedes asymmetrical upper limb movement

Hodges, P. W., Cresswell, A. G., Daggfeldt, K. and Thorstensson, A. (2000). Three dimensional preparatory trunk motion precedes asymmetrical upper limb movement. Gait & Posture, 11 (2), 92-101. doi: 10.1016/S0966-6362(99)00055-7

Three dimensional preparatory trunk motion precedes asymmetrical upper limb movement

1999

Journal Article

Interaction between voluntary and postural motor commands during perturbed lifting

Oddsson L.I.E., Persson T., Cresswell A.G. and Thorstensson A. (1999). Interaction between voluntary and postural motor commands during perturbed lifting. Spine, 24 (6), 545-552. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199903150-00009

Interaction between voluntary and postural motor commands during perturbed lifting

1999

Journal Article

Preparatory trunk motion accompanies rapid upper limb movement

Hodges, P. W., Cresswell, A. G. and Thorstensson, A. (1999). Preparatory trunk motion accompanies rapid upper limb movement. Experimental Brain Research, 124 (1), 69-79. doi: 10.1007/s002210050601

Preparatory trunk motion accompanies rapid upper limb movement

1996

Journal Article

Excitatory drive to the α-motoneuron pool during a fatiguing submaximal contraction in man

Loscher W.N., Cresswell A.G. and Thorstensson A. (1996). Excitatory drive to the α-motoneuron pool during a fatiguing submaximal contraction in man. Journal of Physiology-London, 491 (1), 271-280.

Excitatory drive to the α-motoneuron pool during a fatiguing submaximal contraction in man

1996

Journal Article

Central fatigue during a long-lasting submaximal contraction of the triceps surae

Loscher W.N., Cresswell A.G. and Thorstensson A. (1996). Central fatigue during a long-lasting submaximal contraction of the triceps surae. Experimental Brain Research, 108 (2), 305-314.

Central fatigue during a long-lasting submaximal contraction of the triceps surae

1996

Journal Article

Recurrent inhibition of soleus α-motoneurons during a sustained submaximal plantar flexion

Loscher W.N., Cresswell A.G. and Thorstensson A. (1996). Recurrent inhibition of soleus α-motoneurons during a sustained submaximal plantar flexion. Electromyography and Motor Control-Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 101 (4), 334-338. doi: 10.1016/0924-980X(96)95670-2

Recurrent inhibition of soleus α-motoneurons during a sustained submaximal plantar flexion

1995

Journal Article

Influence of gastrocnemius muscle length on triceps surae torque development and electromyographic activity in man

Cresswell A.G., Loscher W.N. and Thorstensson A. (1995). Influence of gastrocnemius muscle length on triceps surae torque development and electromyographic activity in man. Experimental Brain Research, 105 (2), 283-290. doi: 10.1007/BF00240964

Influence of gastrocnemius muscle length on triceps surae torque development and electromyographic activity in man

1994

Journal Article

Changes in intra-abdominal pressure, trunk muscle activation and force during isokinetic lifting and lowering

Cresswell, A. G. and Thorstensson, A. (1994). Changes in intra-abdominal pressure, trunk muscle activation and force during isokinetic lifting and lowering. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 68 (4), 315-321. doi: 10.1007/BF00571450

Changes in intra-abdominal pressure, trunk muscle activation and force during isokinetic lifting and lowering

1994

Journal Article

The effect of an abdominal muscle training program on intra-abdominal pressure

Cresswell A.G., Blake P.L. and Thorstensson A. (1994). The effect of an abdominal muscle training program on intra-abdominal pressure. Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 26 (2), 79-86.

The effect of an abdominal muscle training program on intra-abdominal pressure

1994

Journal Article

The influence of sudden perturbations on trunk muscle activity and intra-abdominal pressure while standing

Cresswell A.G., Oddsson L. and Thorstensson A. (1994). The influence of sudden perturbations on trunk muscle activity and intra-abdominal pressure while standing. Experimental Brain Research, 98 (2), 336-341. doi: 10.1007/BF00228421

The influence of sudden perturbations on trunk muscle activity and intra-abdominal pressure while standing

1994

Journal Article

Electromyographic responses of the human triceps surae and force tremor during sustained sub‐maximal isometric plantar flexion

LOSCHER W.N., CRESSWELL A.G. and THORSTENSSON A. (1994). Electromyographic responses of the human triceps surae and force tremor during sustained sub‐maximal isometric plantar flexion. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, 152 (1), 73-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.1994.tb09786.x

Electromyographic responses of the human triceps surae and force tremor during sustained sub‐maximal isometric plantar flexion

1993

Journal Article

Responses of intra-abdominal pressure and abdominal muscle activity during dynamic trunk loading in man

Cresswell A.G. (1993). Responses of intra-abdominal pressure and abdominal muscle activity during dynamic trunk loading in man. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 66 (4), 315-320. doi: 10.1007/BF00237775

Responses of intra-abdominal pressure and abdominal muscle activity during dynamic trunk loading in man

1993

Journal Article

Intramuskuläre und Oberflächelelektromyographie des M. trizeps surae während submaximaler isometrischer Plantarflexion

Löscher, Wolfgang N. , Cresswell, Andrew G. , Thorstensson, Alf and Gallasch, Eugen (1993). Intramuskuläre und Oberflächelelektromyographie des M. trizeps surae während submaximaler isometrischer Plantarflexion. Biomedizinische Technik, 38 (s1), 161-162. doi: 10.1515/bmte.1993.38.s1.161

Intramuskuläre und Oberflächelelektromyographie des M. trizeps surae während submaximaler isometrischer Plantarflexion

1992

Journal Article

Observations on intra-abdominal pressure and patterns of abdominal intra-muscular activity in man

Cresswell, A. G., Grundström, H. and Thorstensson, A. (1992). Observations on intra-abdominal pressure and patterns of abdominal intra-muscular activity in man. Acta Physiologica, 144 (4), 409-418. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.1992.tb09314.x

Observations on intra-abdominal pressure and patterns of abdominal intra-muscular activity in man

1992

Journal Article

Observations on intra-abdominal pressure and patterns of abdominal intra-muscular activity in man

Cresswell, A.G., Grundstrom, H. and Thorstensson, A. (1992). Observations on intra-abdominal pressure and patterns of abdominal intra-muscular activity in man. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, 144 (4), 409-418. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.1992.tb09314.x

Observations on intra-abdominal pressure and patterns of abdominal intra-muscular activity in man

1992

Conference Publication

Compensatory responses to sudden perturbations of the trunk during standing

Cresswell, A.G., Oddsson, L. and Thorstensson, A. (1992). Compensatory responses to sudden perturbations of the trunk during standing. 11th International Symposium of the Society for Postural and Gait Research - Posture and Gait: Control Mechanisms, 1992, Portland, OR, United States, 24-27 May 1992. Eugene, OR, United States: University of Oregon Books.

Compensatory responses to sudden perturbations of the trunk during standing

1991

Journal Article

Muscle activation during maximal voluntary eccentric and concentric knee extension

Westing S.H., Cresswell A.G. and Thorstensson A. (1991). Muscle activation during maximal voluntary eccentric and concentric knee extension. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 62 (2), 104-108. doi: 10.1007/BF00626764

Muscle activation during maximal voluntary eccentric and concentric knee extension

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:
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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

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

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