Associate Professor Julia Treleaven
Associate Professor

Julia Treleaven

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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:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Clinical sciences Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • 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

Search Professor Julia Treleaven’s works on UQ eSpace

178 works between 1994 and 2025
All (178) Journal Article (157) Book Chapter (6) Conference Publication (12) Book (2) Other Outputs (1)

101 - 120 of 178 works

2017

Journal Article

Use of neck torsion as a specific test of neck related postural instability

Williams, Katrina, Tarmizi, Ahmad and Treleaven, Julia (2017). Use of neck torsion as a specific test of neck related postural instability. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 29, 115-119. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.03.012

Use of neck torsion as a specific test of neck related postural instability

2017

Journal Article

Utility of a brief assessment tool developed from the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to screen for Cervicogenic dizziness: A case control study

Reid, Susan A., Callister, Robin, Katekar, Michael G. and Treleaven, Julia M. (2017). Utility of a brief assessment tool developed from the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to screen for Cervicogenic dizziness: A case control study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 30, 42-48. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.03.008

Utility of a brief assessment tool developed from the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to screen for Cervicogenic dizziness: A case control study

2017

Journal Article

Combined transcranial and trans-spinal direct current stimulation in chronic headache: A feasibility and safety trial for a novel intervention

Alhassani, Ghufran, Treleaven, Julia and Schabrun, Siobhan S. M. (2017). Combined transcranial and trans-spinal direct current stimulation in chronic headache: A feasibility and safety trial for a novel intervention. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 37, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.11.001

Combined transcranial and trans-spinal direct current stimulation in chronic headache: A feasibility and safety trial for a novel intervention

2017

Conference Publication

Spinal control is related to concussion in professional footballers

Leung, Felix, Hides, Julie A., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Mendis, Dilani M., Smith, Nigel A., Cooper, Andrew J., Treleaven, Julia and Choy, Nancy Low (2017). Spinal control is related to concussion in professional footballers. 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, Berlin, Germany, October 2016. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097270.25

Spinal control is related to concussion in professional footballers

2016

Journal Article

Neck motion kinematics: an inter-tester reliability study using an interactive neck VR assessment in asymptomatic individuals

Bahat, Hilla Sarig, Sprecher, Elliot, Sela, Itamar and Treleaven, Julia (2016). Neck motion kinematics: an inter-tester reliability study using an interactive neck VR assessment in asymptomatic individuals. European Spine Journal, 25 (7), 2139-2148. doi: 10.1007/s00586-016-4388-5

Neck motion kinematics: an inter-tester reliability study using an interactive neck VR assessment in asymptomatic individuals

2016

Journal Article

Balance, dizziness and proprioception in patients with chronic whiplash associated disorders complaining of dizziness: a prospective randomized study comparing three exercise programs

Treleaven, Julie, Peterson, Gunnel, Ludvigsson, Maria Landen, Kammerlind, Ann-Sofi and Peolsson, Anneli (2016). Balance, dizziness and proprioception in patients with chronic whiplash associated disorders complaining of dizziness: a prospective randomized study comparing three exercise programs. Manual Therapy, 22, 122-130. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.10.017

Balance, dizziness and proprioception in patients with chronic whiplash associated disorders complaining of dizziness: a prospective randomized study comparing three exercise programs

2015

Journal Article

Intra-rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board

Quek, June., Treleaven, Julia., Brauer, Sandra G., O'Leary, Shaun. and Clark, Ross A. (2015). Intra-rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8 (48) 48, 48. doi: 10.1186/s13047-015-0104-7

Intra-rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board

2015

Journal Article

Simulator sickness incidence and susceptibility during neck motion-controlled virtual reality tasks

Treleaven, Julia, Battershill, Jenna, Cole, Deborah, Fadelli, Carissa, Freestone, Simon, Lang, Katie and Sarig-Bahat, Hilla (2015). Simulator sickness incidence and susceptibility during neck motion-controlled virtual reality tasks. Virtual Reality, 19 (3-4), 267-275. doi: 10.1007/s10055-015-0266-4

Simulator sickness incidence and susceptibility during neck motion-controlled virtual reality tasks

2015

Journal Article

Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 2: clinical assessment and intervention

Clark, Nicholas C., Roijezon, Ulrik and Treleaven, Julia (2015). Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 2: clinical assessment and intervention. Manual Therapy, 20 (3), 378-387. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.01.009

Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 2: clinical assessment and intervention

2015

Journal Article

Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 1: Basic science and principles of assessment and clinical interventions

Roijezon, Ulrik, Clark, Nicholas C and Treleaven, Julia (2015). Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 1: Basic science and principles of assessment and clinical interventions. Manual Therapy, 20 (3), 368-377. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.01.008

Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 1: Basic science and principles of assessment and clinical interventions

2015

Journal Article

Identifying upper limb disability in patients with persistent whiplash

Sue See, Kirsten and Treleaven, Julie (2015). Identifying upper limb disability in patients with persistent whiplash. Manual Therapy, 20 (3), 487-493. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.12.001

Identifying upper limb disability in patients with persistent whiplash

2015

Journal Article

Balance, dizziness and proprioception in chronic whiplash with dizziness: an RCT comparing three exercise programs

Treleaven, J., Peterson, G., Ludvigsson, M. Landen, Kammerlind, A.-S. and Peolsson, A. (2015). Balance, dizziness and proprioception in chronic whiplash with dizziness: an RCT comparing three exercise programs. Physiotherapy, 101. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1525

Balance, dizziness and proprioception in chronic whiplash with dizziness: an RCT comparing three exercise programs

2015

Journal Article

Interactive cervical motion kinematics: sensitivity, specificity and clinically significant values for identifying kinematic impairments in patients with chronic neck pain

Sarig Bahat, Hilla, Chen, Xiaoqi, Reznik, David, Kodesh, Einat and Treleaven, Julia (2015). Interactive cervical motion kinematics: sensitivity, specificity and clinically significant values for identifying kinematic impairments in patients with chronic neck pain. Manual Therapy, 20 (2), 295-302. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.10.002

Interactive cervical motion kinematics: sensitivity, specificity and clinically significant values for identifying kinematic impairments in patients with chronic neck pain

2015

Journal Article

High variability of the subjective visual vertical test of vertical perception, in some people with neck pain - should this be a standard measure of cervical proprioception?

Treleaven, Julia and Takasaki, Hiroshi (2015). High variability of the subjective visual vertical test of vertical perception, in some people with neck pain - should this be a standard measure of cervical proprioception?. Manual Therapy, 20 (1), 183-188. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.08.005

High variability of the subjective visual vertical test of vertical perception, in some people with neck pain - should this be a standard measure of cervical proprioception?

2015

Journal Article

Cervical kinematic training with and without interactive VR training for chronic neck pain - a randomized clinical trial

Sarig Bahat, Hilla, Takasaki, Hiroshi, Chen, Xiaoqi, Bet-Or, Yaheli and Treleaven, Julia (2015). Cervical kinematic training with and without interactive VR training for chronic neck pain - a randomized clinical trial. Manual Therapy, 20 (1), 68-78. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.06.008

Cervical kinematic training with and without interactive VR training for chronic neck pain - a randomized clinical trial

2015

Journal Article

Factors associated with cervical kinematic impairments in patients with neck pain

Treleaven, Julia, Chen, Xiaoqi and Sarig Bahat, Hilla (2015). Factors associated with cervical kinematic impairments in patients with neck pain. Manual Therapy, 22, 109-115. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.10.015

Factors associated with cervical kinematic impairments in patients with neck pain

2014

Journal Article

A description of neck motor performance, neck pain, fatigue, and mental effort while driving in a sample with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Treleaven, Julia, Johnston, Venerina, Van Den Hoorn, Wolbert, Rakotonirainy, Andry and Jull, Gwendolen (2014). A description of neck motor performance, neck pain, fatigue, and mental effort while driving in a sample with chronic whiplash-associated disorders. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93 (8), 665-674. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000087

A description of neck motor performance, neck pain, fatigue, and mental effort while driving in a sample with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

2014

Journal Article

Characteristics of visual disturbances reported by subjects with neck pain

Treleaven, Julia and Takasaki, Hiroshi (2014). Characteristics of visual disturbances reported by subjects with neck pain. Manual Therapy, 19 (3), 203-207. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.01.005

Characteristics of visual disturbances reported by subjects with neck pain

2014

Journal Article

Evaluation of document location during computer use in terms of neck muscle activity and neck movement

Goostrey, Sonya, Treleaven, Julia and Johnston, Venerina (2014). Evaluation of document location during computer use in terms of neck muscle activity and neck movement. Applied Ergonomics, 45 (3), 767-772. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2013.10.007

Evaluation of document location during computer use in terms of neck muscle activity and neck movement

2014

Journal Article

Validity and intra-rater reliability of an Android phone application to measure cervical range-of-motion

Quek, June, Brauer, Sandra G., Treleaven, Julia, Pua, Yong-Hao, Mentiplay, Benjamin and Clark, Ross Allan (2014). Validity and intra-rater reliability of an Android phone application to measure cervical range-of-motion. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 11 (1) 65, 65.1-65.6. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-11-65

Validity and intra-rater reliability of an Android phone application to measure cervical range-of-motion

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2028
    SPINEPASS: SPINE Self-Management Techniques for Persistent Headache After Concussion: Physical Therapy Targeting Autonomic and Dura Mater Function
    United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Implementing integrated psychological and physical care for Australians after road traffic injury
    NHMRC MRFF Clinician Researchers: Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Grant
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2025
    Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussion Symptoms
    NHMRC MRFF Traumatic Brain Injury Mission
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Remote kinematic e-training/healthcare for patients with chronic neck pain, a randomised clinical trial
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    ResTeach 2013 0.2 FTE School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    ResTeach 2010 0.2 FTE School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Advanced driving simulator for injury prevention research (ARC LIEF Administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2008
    State of the art wireless electromyography system for clinical research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Relationships between elements of postural control influenced by cervical afferent input in whiplash associated disorders
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Julia Treleaven is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • 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

  • 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

  • Master Philosophy

    Cervical spine related dizziness and vertigo, differentiating factors through both subjective and objective measures

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas

  • Master Philosophy

    Serious adverse events associated with conservative physical procedures directed towards the cervical spine

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Targeted upper cervical musculoskeletal management for primary headache

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas

  • Master Philosophy

    Recognizing clinical features which may lead to adverse clinical outcomes in Cervical musculoskeletal (MSK) management

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas

  • 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

  • Master Philosophy

    Assessment and management approaches for the muscle system in Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Alana Dinsdale, Dr Lucy Thomas

  • Master Philosophy

    Relationship between sleep and cervical spine disorders

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas

Completed supervision

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  • Neck pain
  • Whiplash

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