Overview
Background
Leanne Sakzewski is an Associate Professor at the Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland. Leanne completed her undergraduate training in the field of occupational therapy at the University of Queensland. Prior to entering research, she practiced as a senior occupational therapist for eighteen years in paediatric rehabilitation and child development. She completed her PhD in 2010 from The University of Queensland in the field of upper limb rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy, and achieved a Dean's Commendation for outstanding Research Higher Degree.
Research interests
Leanne's research interests are in the conduct of randomised clinical trials in the field of cerebral palsy and childhood onset acquired brain injuries. In particular, she has focused on randomised controlled trials of:
* upper limb training approaches for infants and children with unilateral cerebral palsy;
* intensive models of motor training to improve gross motor and manual abilities for children with bilateral cerebral palsy;
* participation-focused intervention to increase physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy;
* social skills group-based program for adolescents with brain injuries.
Availability
- Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
Search Professor Leanne Sakzewski’s works on UQ eSpace
2014
Conference Publication
Efficacy of upper limb therapies for children with congenital hemiplegia: a systematic review and meta-analysis update
Sakzewski, L., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Efficacy of upper limb therapies for children with congenital hemiplegia: a systematic review and meta-analysis update. AusACPDM 2014: 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 11-14 March, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12368
2014
Journal Article
Comparison of dosage of intensive upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: How big should the therapy pill be?
Sakzewski, Leanne, Provan, Kerry, Ziviani, Jenny and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2014). Comparison of dosage of intensive upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: How big should the therapy pill be?. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 37 (February), 9-16. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.10.050
2014
Conference Publication
Randomised comparison trial of upper limb intensive group compared to individualized training for children with congenital hemiplegia
Sakzewski, L., Miller, L., Bowden, J., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Randomised comparison trial of upper limb intensive group compared to individualized training for children with congenital hemiplegia. AusACPDM 2014: 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 11-14 March, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12368
2014
Journal Article
Efficacy of upper limb interventions for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Systematic review and meta-analysis update
Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2014). Efficacy of upper limb interventions for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Systematic review and meta-analysis update. Pediatrics, 133 (1), e175-e204. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-0675
2014
Conference Publication
Appropriate intervention and adequate dose: an implementation study for upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, L., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Appropriate intervention and adequate dose: an implementation study for upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. AACPDM 2014: 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, San Diego CA, U.S.A., 10-13 September, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12540
2014
Conference Publication
Barriers and enablers to delivering intensive upper limb rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, L., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Barriers and enablers to delivering intensive upper limb rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. AusACPDM 2014: 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 11-14 March, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12368
2014
Conference Publication
Poor description of upper limb therapies for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: a barrier to uptake of evidence into practice
Sakzewski, L., Lal, V. and Hoffmann, T. (2014). Poor description of upper limb therapies for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: a barrier to uptake of evidence into practice. AACPDM 2014: 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, San Diego CA, U.S.A., 10-13 September 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12540
2013
Journal Article
COMBIT: protocol of a randomised comparison trial of COMbined modified constraint induced movement therapy and bimanual intensive training with distributed model of standard upper limb rehabilitation in children with congenital hemiplegia
Boyd, Roslyn N., Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Miller, Laura, Bowden, Joanne, Cunnington, Ross, Ware, Robert, Guzzetta, Andrea, Macdonell, Richard A. L., Jackson, Graeme D., Abbott, David F. and Rose, Stephen (2013). COMBIT: protocol of a randomised comparison trial of COMbined modified constraint induced movement therapy and bimanual intensive training with distributed model of standard upper limb rehabilitation in children with congenital hemiplegia. BMC Neurology, 13 (1) 68, 68.1-68.17. doi: 10.1186/1471-2377-13-68
2013
Journal Article
Move it to improve it (Mitii): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel web-based multimodal training program for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy
Boyd, Roslyn N., Mitchell, Louise E., James, Sarah T., Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Smith, Anthony, Rose, Stephen, Cunnington, Ross, Whittingham, Koa, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracey A. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2013). Move it to improve it (Mitii): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel web-based multimodal training program for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 3 (4) e002853, e002853.1-e002853.20. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002853
2013
Conference Publication
Randomised trial of the density and context of upper limb intensive group compared to individualised training for children with congenital hemiplegia
Boyd, R. N., Sakzewski, L., Miller, L., Bowden, J. and Ziviani, J. (2013). Randomised trial of the density and context of upper limb intensive group compared to individualised training for children with congenital hemiplegia. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 67th Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A., 16-19 October, 2013. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12251
2013
Book Chapter
Assessment tools to measure upper-limb function and impact of therapy
Boyd, Roslyn N. and Sakzewski, Leanne (2013). Assessment tools to measure upper-limb function and impact of therapy. Handbook of pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT): a guide for occupational therapy and health care clinicians, researchers and educators. (pp. 89-112) edited by Sharon Landesman Ramey, Patty Coker-Bolt and Stephanie C. DeLuca. Bethesda, MD, USA: American Occupational Therapy Association.
2013
Conference Publication
Efficacy of upper limb therapies for children with congenital hemiplegia to improve activity and individualised outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis update
Sakzewski, L. and Boyd, R. N. (2013). Efficacy of upper limb therapies for children with congenital hemiplegia to improve activity and individualised outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis update. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 67th Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 16-19 October 2013. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12251
2013
Conference Publication
Barriers and enablers to delivering intensive upper limb rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny, McBryde, Cathy and Boyd, Roslyn (2013). Barriers and enablers to delivering intensive upper limb rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Occupational Therapy Australia, 25th National Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-26 July 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12060
2012
Journal Article
Evaluation of the effects of Botulinum toxin A injections when used to improve ease of care and comfort in children with cerebral palsy whom are non-ambulant: A double blind randomized controlled trial
Thorley, Megan, Donaghey, Samantha, Edwards, Priya, Copeland, Lisa, Kentish, Megan, McLennan, Kim, Lindsley, Jayne, Gascoigne-Pees, Laura, Sakzewski, Leanne and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2012). Evaluation of the effects of Botulinum toxin A injections when used to improve ease of care and comfort in children with cerebral palsy whom are non-ambulant: A double blind randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatrics, 12 (1) 120, 120.1-120.23. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-12-120
2012
Journal Article
Impact of intensive upper limb rehabilitation on quality of life: A randomized trial in children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, Leanne, Carlon, Stacey, Shields, Nora, Ziviani, Jenny, Ware, Robert S. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2012). Impact of intensive upper limb rehabilitation on quality of life: A randomized trial in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 54 (5), 415-423. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04272.x
2012
Journal Article
Sakzewski et al. reply
Sakzewski, Leanne and Boyd, Roslyn (2012). Sakzewski et al. reply. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 54 (4), 381-382. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04241.x
2012
Journal Article
Bimanual therapy and constraint-induced movement therapy are equally effective in improving hand function in children with congenital hemiplegia
Sakzewski, Leanne (2012). Bimanual therapy and constraint-induced movement therapy are equally effective in improving hand function in children with congenital hemiplegia. Journal of Physiotherapy, 58 (1), 59-59. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(12)70075-9
2012
Conference Publication
Double blind randomized trial of Botulinum Toxin-A and therapy compared to sham and therapy for care and comfort goals in children with marked cerebral palsy
Copeland, L., Thorley, M., Edwards, P., Donaghey, S., Kentish, M., McLennan, K., Sakzewski, L. and Boyd, R. N. (2012). Double blind randomized trial of Botulinum Toxin-A and therapy compared to sham and therapy for care and comfort goals in children with marked cerebral palsy. 6th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 May - 2 June 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04289.x
2012
Conference Publication
GRIN: randomised trial of group versus individual models of physiotherapy for ambulant children with cerebral palsy following lower limb Botulinum Toxin-A
Thomas, R., Johnston, L. M., Sakzewski, L., Case, V. and Kentish, M. (2012). GRIN: randomised trial of group versus individual models of physiotherapy for ambulant children with cerebral palsy following lower limb Botulinum Toxin-A. 6th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Brisbane, Australia, 30 May - 2 June 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04289.x
2012
Conference Publication
Impact of intensive upper limb rehabilitation on quality of life a randomised trial for children with congenital hemiplegia
Sakzewski, L., Carlon, S., Shields, N., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2012). Impact of intensive upper limb rehabilitation on quality of life a randomised trial for children with congenital hemiplegia. 6th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Brisbane, Australia, 30 May - 2 June 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04289.x
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski is:
- Available for supervision
Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.
Supervision history
Current supervision
-
Doctor Philosophy
CP ArtS: Optimising social skills in primary school-aged children with acquired brain injury and cerebral palsy through active participation in a group-based Creative and Performing Arts Social skills program
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacqui Barfoot
-
Doctor Philosophy
Preschool HABIT-ILE: The impact of intensive motor training to improve gross motor function in young children with bilateral cerebral palsy.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sarah Reedman, Mrs Gaela Kilgour
-
Doctor Philosophy
Reclaiming Choice and Control: Empowering Parents Accessing Early Intervention to Advocate for Allied Health Services that Support Child and Family Well-Being
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
A multi-centre, randomised waitlist-control trial investigating a parent assisted social skills group program for adolescents with brain injuries: The Friends Project
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zephanie Tyack
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Caregiver-infant emotional availability outcomes and intervention delivery fidelity in a community-based caregiver-implemented program for infants at high risk of cerebral palsy in a low resource context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kath Benfer, Dr Emma Crawford
-
2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of self-care performance in children with cerebral palsy, and its relationship to manual ability.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roslyn Boyd
-
2017
Doctor Philosophy
Efficacy of an online multimodal therapy program on gross motor outcomes in children and adolescents with an acquired brain injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roslyn Boyd
Media
Enquiries
For media enquiries about Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski's areas of expertise, story ideas and help finding experts, contact our Media team: