Overview
Background
Julia is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Queensland. She has been researching whiplash and neck pain since 2000 and in 2004 completed her PhD focusing on the necks influence on sensorimotor control. She has continued her research in this area in idiopathic neck pain, headache, the elderly and post concussion. She has over 100 publications in this area, written several book chapters and is one of the authors of the book “Management of neck disorders- an evidenced based approach”. Julia works part-time as a physiotherapist in a private practice managing patients such as those with, whiplash, cervicogenic dizziness and post concussion syndrome and been involved as a clinician on several whiplash RCTs. Julia is also an assessor at the Whiplash Physical Diagnostic Clinic. Julia has been an invited speaker at many national and international conferences and workshops in the area of neck pain, whiplash, concussion and dizziness.
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- Associate Professor Julia Treleaven is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Research Interests
I am a co-leader of the Neck and Head research unit (NAHRU) which was formerly the Cervical spine and whiplash research unit. We have developed NAHRU in an effort to expand the scope of this group as well as make this inclusive of other domains of physiotherapy such as vestibular and head and neck cancer. This has allowed us to expand our group as well as fit with the expanding areas of research with respect to headache, concussion, temporomandibular disorders (TMD) etc. My role in the NAHRU involves organising of monthly meetings to assist mentoring and progression of our students as well as foster collaborations and research between members of the team. I also run the laboratory that research is conducted in this area ensuring all personnel are adequately trained, that risk assessments and occupational health considerations are adhered to. The major theme of my research to date has been in the role of the cervical spine in producing symptoms other than pain such as dizziness and visual disturbances and the cervical spine’s role in head and eye movement control and postural stability. More recently this has also extended into the areas of headache, TMD and concussion. I am particularly interested in differential diagnosis and investigating clinical tests that can help physiotherapists identify when the cervical spine is implicated in these symptoms and signs. This research has led me to consider populations with neck pain, headache (migraine, tension type headache and cervicogenic), concussion, visual, TMD and vestibular impairments.
Research impacts
My research and its translation to clinical practice have gained the attention of clinicians and researchers internationally and has had a significant impact on, and uptake in, clinical practice internationally. This is evidenced by:
- Keynote and invited conference presentations (USA, Europe, UK, South Africa and New Zealand, Australia)
- Convenor of 3 focused symposiums for the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists conferences in 2012 and 2016, 2020 accepted but postponed due to Covid-19
- Invitations to present professional development courses to clinicians nationally and internationally (Europe, UK, Thailand, Korea, Australia and New Zealand)
- Uptake of our text: Jull, G., Sterling, M., Falla, D., Treleaven, J., & O'Leary, S. C. (2008). Whiplash, Headache and Neck Pain. London: Elsevier. It has approximately 6,000 sales, has been translated into 4 languages and has been cited 92 times. The text has been updated was released in October 2018. Jull, G., M., Falla, D., Treleaven J., & O'Leary, S. Management of neck Pain Disorders: a research informed approach. Elsevier UK 2018
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Change in a clinical measure of cervical movement sense following four weeks of kinematic training
Treleaven, J., Dillon, M., Fitzgerald, C., Smith, C., Wright, B. and Sarig-Bahat, H. (2021). Change in a clinical measure of cervical movement sense following four weeks of kinematic training. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 51 102312. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102312
2020
Conference Publication
Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?
Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?. UQ Postgraduate Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 December 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?
Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?. UQ Postgraduate Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 December 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Impact of accommodation, convergence and stereoacuity on perceived symptoms and surgical performance among surgeons
Alhusuny, Ameer, Cook, Margaret, Khalil, Akram, Treleaven, Julia, Hill, Andrew and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Impact of accommodation, convergence and stereoacuity on perceived symptoms and surgical performance among surgeons. Surgical Endoscopy, 35 (12), 6660-6670. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-08167-2
2020
Journal Article
Can a simple clinical test demonstrate head-trunk coordination impairment in neck pain?
Treleaven, J., Tan, A., Da Cal, J., Grellman, A. and Pickering, R. (2020). Can a simple clinical test demonstrate head-trunk coordination impairment in neck pain?. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 49 102209, 102209. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102209
2020
Journal Article
Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 47 (11), 1448-1478. doi: 10.1111/joor.13090
2020
Journal Article
Predictors for positive response to home kinematic training in chronic neck pain
Sarig Bahat, Hilla, Hadar, Dana and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Predictors for positive response to home kinematic training in chronic neck pain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 43 (8), 779-790. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.12.008
2020
Journal Article
Should we abandon positional testing for vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Should we abandon positional testing for vertebrobasilar insufficiency?. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 46 102095, 102095. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.102095
2020
Journal Article
High-vs. low-tech cervical movement sense measurement in individuals with neck pain
Sarig Bahat, Hilla, Watt, Phoebe, Rhodes, Merinda, Hadar, Dana and Treleaven, Julia (2020). High-vs. low-tech cervical movement sense measurement in individuals with neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 45 102097, 102097. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.102097
2020
Journal Article
Response to the letter to the editor regarding the continued use of the “vertebrobasilar insufficiency” test
Thomas, Lucy C. and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Response to the letter to the editor regarding the continued use of the “vertebrobasilar insufficiency” test. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 45 102101, 102101. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.102101
2020
Journal Article
Normative responses to clinical tests for cervicogenic dizziness: Clinical cervical torsion test and head-neck differentiation test
Treleaven, Julia, Joloud, Vladimir, Nevo, Yoav, Radcliffe, Clare and Ryder, Mollie (2020). Normative responses to clinical tests for cervicogenic dizziness: Clinical cervical torsion test and head-neck differentiation test. Physical Therapy, 100 (1), 192-200. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz143
2019
Journal Article
Systematic review of the measurement properties of performance-based functional tests in patients with neck disorders
McGee, Steven, Sipos, Taylor, Allin, Thomas, Chen, Celia, Greco, Alexandra, Bobos, Pavlos, MacDermid, Joy, CATWAD, Sterling, Michele, Soderlund, Anne, Curatolo, Michele, Elliott, James M., Walton, David M., Kasch, Helge, Carroll, Linda, Westergren, Hans, McLean, Samuel A., Jull, Gwendolen, Grant, Genevieve, MacDermid, Joy C., Connelly, Luke, Nielsen, Mandy, Cote, Pierre, Andersen, Tonny Elmose, Rebbeck, Trudy, Maujean, Annick, Robins, Sarah, Chen, Kenneth and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Systematic review of the measurement properties of performance-based functional tests in patients with neck disorders. BMJ Open, 9 (11) e031242, 1-12. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031242
2019
Journal Article
Psychometric properties of the global rating of change scales in patients with neck disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression
Bobos, Pavlos, MacDermid, Joy, Nazari, Goris, Furtado, Rochelle, CATWAD, Sterling, Michele, Soderlund, Anne, Curatolo, Michele, Elliott, James M., Walton, David M., Kasch, Helge, Carroll, Linda, Westergren, Hans, Jull, Gwendolen, Malmstrom, Eva-Maj, Connelly, Luke B., MacDermid, Joy C., Nielsen, Mandy, Cote, Pierre, Andersen, Tonny Elmose, Rebbeck, Trudy, Maujean, Annick, Robins, Sarah, Chen, Kenneth and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Psychometric properties of the global rating of change scales in patients with neck disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression. BMJ Open, 9 (11) e033909, 1-12. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033909
2019
Journal Article
Effects of tandem walk and cognitive and motor dual- tasks on gait speed in individuals with chronic idiopathic neck pain: a preliminary study
Sremakaew, Munlika, Sungkarat, Somporn, Treleaven, Julia and Uthaikhup, Sureeporn (2019). Effects of tandem walk and cognitive and motor dual- tasks on gait speed in individuals with chronic idiopathic neck pain: a preliminary study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 37 (11), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1686794
2019
Journal Article
Computer vision symptoms in people with and without neck pain
Teo, Caleb, Giffard, Phoebe, Johnston, Venerina and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Computer vision symptoms in people with and without neck pain. Applied Ergonomics, 80, 50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.04.010
2019
Journal Article
Clinical assessment of cervical movement sense in those with neck pain compared to asymptomatic individuals
Ernst, Markus J., Williams, Lauren, Werner, Isabelle M., Crawford, Rebecca J. and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Clinical assessment of cervical movement sense in those with neck pain compared to asymptomatic individuals. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 43, 64-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.06.006
2019
Journal Article
Higher variability in cervical force perception in people with neck pain
Li, Derong Eric, David, Kai En Bryan, O'Leary, Shaun and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Higher variability in cervical force perception in people with neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 42, 6-12. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.04.001
2019
Journal Article
Retrospective review: Effectiveness of cervical proprioception retraining for dizziness after mild traumatic brain injury in a military population with abnormal cervical proprioception
Hammerle, Miriam, Swan, Alicia A., Nelson, Jeremy T. and Treleaven, Julia M. (2019). Retrospective review: Effectiveness of cervical proprioception retraining for dizziness after mild traumatic brain injury in a military population with abnormal cervical proprioception. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 42 (6), 399-406. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2018.12.002
2019
Journal Article
Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Liang, Zhiqi, Galea, Olivia, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 42, 67-83. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.04.007
2019
Journal Article
Single and dual tandem gait assessment post concussion: what performance time is clinically relevant across adult ages and what can influence results?
Galea, Olivia A., Bristow, Hayden D., Chisholm, Scott M., Mersch, Michaela E., Nullmeyer, Jocelyn, Reid, Chantelle R. and Treleaven, Julia M. (2019). Single and dual tandem gait assessment post concussion: what performance time is clinically relevant across adult ages and what can influence results?. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 42, 166-172. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.04.006
Funding
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Supervision
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Available projects
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Possible topics
Neck and arm pain in workers
Cervicogenic dizziness - differential diagnosis
Post traumatic/ concussional headache
Vestibular migraine
Relevance of the myodural bridge of the upper cervical spine post truama
Temporomandibular disorders
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Clinical features (self-reported and cervical spine musculoskeletal (MSK) impairments) in patients with suspected upper cervical hypermobility.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas
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Master Philosophy
Relationship between sleep and cervical spine disorders
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas
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Master Philosophy
Serious adverse events associated with conservative physical procedures directed towards the cervical spine
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas
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Master Philosophy
Recognizing clinical features which may lead to adverse clinical outcomes in Cervical musculoskeletal (MSK) management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas
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Doctor Philosophy
Neck pain in tension type headache and exploring cervical musculoskeletal and sensory features
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull, Dr Lucy Thomas
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The Nature of Neck Pain in Migraine
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull, Dr Lucy Thomas
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Driving Difficulty and Performance in People with Chronic Whiplash
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring disability and management in adults with persistent mechanical temporomandibular disorders
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes, Dr Lucy Thomas
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Do impairments exist beyond expected recovery time following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and what is their relationship with self-reported symptoms?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Technology for Clinical Applications and Analysis of Factors Associated with Postural Control in Older Adults with Idiopathic Neck Pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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