Overview
Background
Dr Scott Farrell BPhty(Hons) PhD FACP is a Research Fellow and physiotherapist at RECOVER Injury Research Centre, The University of Queensland. His research investigates neurological, genetic and inflammatory mechanisms underpinning chronic musculoskeletal pain, with a particular focus on whiplash associated disorder.
Scott’s research methods span statistical genetics and big data analysis, immunohistochemistry, blood markers, imaging and quantitative sensory testing, including collaborations with University of Oxford, University of Adelaide and Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital. Scott has published in leading pain medicine and neurology journals (e.g., Brain, PAIN, J Pain, Spine J) and received >$2 million in research funding. He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, Chair of the Qld branch of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Pain National Group, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital.
Availability
- Dr Scott Farrell is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Newcastle
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
Works
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2020
Conference Publication
Genetic, lifestyle and environmental risk factors for chronic pain revealed through GWAS
Lundberg, Mischa, Campos, Adrian I., Farrell, Scott F., Wang, Geng, Sterling, Michele M., Rentería, Miguel E., Ngo, Trung Thanh and Cuéllar-Partida, Gabriel (2020). Genetic, lifestyle and environmental risk factors for chronic pain revealed through GWAS. 50th Annual Meeting of the Behavior Genetics Association, Online, 26 June 2020. NEW YORK: SPRINGER.
2020
Journal Article
Spinal cord injury is not a feature of chronic whiplash-associated disorder: a magnetic resonance spectroscopy study
Farrell, Scott F., Cowin, Gary, Pedler, Ashley, Durbridge, Gail and Sterling, Michele (2020). Spinal cord injury is not a feature of chronic whiplash-associated disorder: a magnetic resonance spectroscopy study. European Spine Journal, 29 (6), 1212-1218. doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06407-6
2019
Journal Article
Concurrent validity of a low-cost and time-efficient clinical sensory test battery to evaluate somatosensory dysfunction
Zhu, Guan Cheng, Böttger, Karina, Slater, Helen, Cook, Chad, Farrell, Scott F., Hailey, Louise, Tampin, Brigitte and Schmid, Annina B. (2019). Concurrent validity of a low-cost and time-efficient clinical sensory test battery to evaluate somatosensory dysfunction. European Journal of Pain, 23 (10) ejp.1456, 1826-1838. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1456
2019
Journal Article
Best Evidence Rehabilitation for Chronic Pain Part 4: Neck Pain
Sterling, Michele, de Zoete, Rutger M. J., Coppieters, Iris and Farrell, Scott F. (2019). Best Evidence Rehabilitation for Chronic Pain Part 4: Neck Pain. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8 (8) 1219, 1219. doi: 10.3390/jcm8081219
2019
Journal Article
Cervical spine findings on MRI in people with neck pain compared with pain-free controls: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Farrell, Scott F., Smith, Ashley D., Hancock, Mark J., Webb, Alexandra L. and Sterling, Michele (2019). Cervical spine findings on MRI in people with neck pain compared with pain-free controls: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 49 (6), 1638-1654. doi: 10.1002/jmri.26567
2019
Journal Article
Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging assessment of lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoid composition: a validation study
Farrell, Scott F., Stanwell, Peter, Cornwall, Jon and Osmotherly, Peter G. (2019). Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging assessment of lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoid composition: a validation study. European Spine Journal, 28 (5), 1180-1187. doi: 10.1007/s00586-018-05868-0
2018
Journal Article
Shoulder taping and neuromuscular control
Snodgrass, Suzanne J., Farrell, Scott F., Tsao, Henry, Osmotherly, Peter G., Rivett, Darren A., Chipchase, Lucy S. and Schabrun, Siobhan M. (2018). Shoulder taping and neuromuscular control. Journal of Athletic Training, 53 (4), 395-403. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-68-17
2018
Journal Article
The influence of isometric exercise on endogenous pain modulation: comparing exercise-induced hypoalgesia and offset analgesia in young, healthy adults
Harris, Samuel, Sterling, Michele, Farrell, Scott F., Pedler, Ashley and Smith, Ashley D. (2018). The influence of isometric exercise on endogenous pain modulation: comparing exercise-induced hypoalgesia and offset analgesia in young, healthy adults. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 18 (3), 513-523. doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2017-0177
2018
Journal Article
Pregabalin versus placebo in targeting pro-nociceptive mechanisms to prevent chronic pain after whiplash injury in at-risk individuals - a feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial
Nikles, J., Keijzers, G., Mitchell, G., Schug, S., Ware, R., McLean, S. A., Connelly, L., Gibson, S., Farrell, S. F. and Sterling, M. (2018). Pregabalin versus placebo in targeting pro-nociceptive mechanisms to prevent chronic pain after whiplash injury in at-risk individuals - a feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 19 (1) 44, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-2450-9
2017
Journal Article
An ectopic intramedullary hematopoietic niche in a cervical spine meniscoid: a case report
Farrell, Scott F. , Petcu, Eugen B. , Cornwall, Jon, Rivett, Darren A. and Osmotherly, Peter G. (2017). An ectopic intramedullary hematopoietic niche in a cervical spine meniscoid: a case report. Vascular Cell, 9 (1) 173. doi: 10.24238/13221-9-1-173
2017
Journal Article
Lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoid volume in individuals with whiplash associated disorder: A case-control study
Farrell, Scott F., Khan, Subaat, Osmotherly, Peter G., Sterling, Michele, Cornwall, Jon and Rivett, Darren A. (2017). Lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoid volume in individuals with whiplash associated disorder: A case-control study. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 33, 46-52. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.11.004
2017
Journal Article
Sensorimotor control in individuals with idiopathic neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
de Zoete, Rutger M. J., Osmotherly, Peter G., Rivett, Darren A., Farrell, Scott F. and Snodgrass, Suzanne J. (2017). Sensorimotor control in individuals with idiopathic neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (6), 1257-1271. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.09.121
2017
Journal Article
Cervical spine meniscoids: an update on their morphological characteristics and potential clinical significance
Farrell, S. F. , Osmotherly, P. G. , Cornwall, J. , Sterling, M. and Rivett, D. A. (2017). Cervical spine meniscoids: an update on their morphological characteristics and potential clinical significance. European Spine Journal, 26 (4), 939-947. doi: 10.1007/s00586-016-4915-4
2016
Journal Article
Invited commentary of clinically applicable paper – Whiplash injury or concussion? A possible biomechanical explanation for concussion symptoms in some individuals following a rear-end collision
Farrell, Scott F. (2016). Invited commentary of clinically applicable paper – Whiplash injury or concussion? A possible biomechanical explanation for concussion symptoms in some individuals following a rear-end collision. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 44 (3), 174-174.
2016
Journal Article
Clinical educator and student perceptions of iPad™ technology to enhance clinical supervision: the electronically-facilitated feedback initiative (EFFI)
Snodgrass, Suzanne J., Rivett, Darren, Farrell, Scott, Ball, Kyle, Ashby, Samantha E., Johnston, Catherine L., Nguyen, Kim and Russell, Trevor (2016). Clinical educator and student perceptions of iPad™ technology to enhance clinical supervision: the electronically-facilitated feedback initiative (EFFI). Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 14 (4).
2016
Journal Article
Morphology of cervical spine meniscoids in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorder: a case-control study
Farrell, Scott F., Osmotherly, Peter G., Cornwall, Jon, Lau, Peter and Rivett, Darren A. (2016). Morphology of cervical spine meniscoids in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorder: a case-control study. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 46 (10), 902-910. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6702
2016
Journal Article
A unique bilateral variation of lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoid morphology: case report
Khan, Subaat and Farrell, Scott F. (2016). A unique bilateral variation of lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoid morphology: case report. Anatomy, 10 (2), 153-155. doi: 10.2399/ana.16.026
2016
Journal Article
Immunohistochemical investigation of nerve fiber presence and morphology in elderly cervical spine meniscoids
Farrell, Scott F., Osmotherly, Peter G., Cornwall, Jon and Rivett, Darren A. (2016). Immunohistochemical investigation of nerve fiber presence and morphology in elderly cervical spine meniscoids. The Spine Journal: a multidisciplinary journal of spinal disorders, 16 (10), 1244-1252. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.06.004
2016
Journal Article
Vertebral haemangioma compared to bony metastasis on magnetic resonance imaging
Farrell, Scott F., Osmotherly, Peter G. and Lau, Peter (2016). Vertebral haemangioma compared to bony metastasis on magnetic resonance imaging. International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 38 (2), 41-42. doi: 10.1080/17536146.2016.1215022
2016
Conference Publication
Sensorimotor control in individuals with idiopathic neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
de Zoete, R., Osmotherly, P., Rivett, D., Farrell, S. and Snodgrass, S. (2016). Sensorimotor control in individuals with idiopathic neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. IFOMPT 2016 conference, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 4 - 8 July 2016. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.05.041
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Neurological factors underlying chronic pain after road traffic injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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Doctor Philosophy
Early interventions to prevent chronic pain after road traffic injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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