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, past Chair of the Qld branch of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Pain National Group, and research affiliate with 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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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
2016
Journal Article
Fibre types of human suboccipital muscles
Cornwall, Jon, Farrell, Scott F. and Sheard, Philip W. (2016). Fibre types of human suboccipital muscles. European Journal of Anatomy, 20 (1), 31-36.
2016
Journal Article
Morphology and morphometry of lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoids
Farrell, Scott F., Osmotherly, Peter G., Cornwall, Jon and Rivett, Darren A. (2016). Morphology and morphometry of lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoids. Anatomical Science International, 91 (1), 89-96. doi: 10.1007/s12565-015-0276-z
2015
Journal Article
The anatomy and morphometry of cervical zygapophyseal joint meniscoids
Farrell, Scott F., Osmotherly, Peter G., Cornwall, Jon and Rivett, Darren A. (2015). The anatomy and morphometry of cervical zygapophyseal joint meniscoids. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 37 (7), 799-807. doi: 10.1007/s00276-014-1406-3
2015
Journal Article
Use of clinical anatomy resources by musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapists in Australian public hospitals: a cross-sectional study
Farrell, Scott F., Davies, Tilman M. and Cornwall, Jon (2015). Use of clinical anatomy resources by musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapists in Australian public hospitals: a cross-sectional study. Physiotherapy Canada, 67 (3), 273-279. doi: 10.3138/ptc.2014-38E
2015
Journal Article
Can E12 sheet plastination be used to examine the presence and incidence of intra-articular spinal meniscoids?
Farrell, Scott F., Osmotherly, Peter G., Rivett, Darren A. and Cornwall, Jon (2015). Can E12 sheet plastination be used to examine the presence and incidence of intra-articular spinal meniscoids?. Anatomy, 9 (1), 13-18. doi: 10.2399/ana.14.046
2015
Conference Publication
Sensorimotor control in people with insidious onset neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review
de Zoete, R. M. J., Osmotherly, P. G., Rivett, D. A., Farrell, S. F. and Snodgrass, S. J. (2015). Sensorimotor control in people with insidious onset neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review. Australian Physiotherapy Association conference, Gold Coast, Australia, October 2015.
2015
Journal Article
Formic acid demineralization does not affect the morphometry of cervical zygapophyseal joint meniscoids
Farrell, Scott F., Osmotherly, Peter G., Rivett, Darren A. and Cornwall, Jon (2015). Formic acid demineralization does not affect the morphometry of cervical zygapophyseal joint meniscoids. Anatomical Science International, 90 (1), 57-63. doi: 10.1007/s12565-014-0248-8
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Neurological factors underlying chronic pain after road traffic injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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