Overview
Background
Dr Anna Hatton is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Originally from the UK, she was awarded both her BSc(Hons) in Physiotherapy and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from Teesside University (Middlesbrough, UK). Dr Hatton’s main research interests include the development and evaluation of novel footwear devices to enhance balance, mobility, foot sensory perception, and physical activity, in healthy and disease populations.
To date, Dr Hatton has attracted over $1.7 million research funding from major bodies including the British Geriatrics Society, Diabetes Australia, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, and National Health and Medical Research Council. In 2010, she undertook a prestigious Australian Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Baroness Robson Travel Scholarship (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK), within the ‘Falls and Balance Research Group’ at Neuroscience Research Australia (Sydney), under the mentorship of Professor Stephen Lord. In 2016, Dr Hatton received a high profile ‘Young Tall Poppy Science Award’ from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science, in recognition of her research excellence and novel work into plantar sensory stimulation.
Dr Hatton is Co-Director of the UQ Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research, an Associate Editor for Gait & Posture, and (elected) Secretary for the Executive Committee of the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society.
Availability
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- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), Teesside University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Teesside University
Research interests
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Sensory stimulating footwear devices to improve balance and mobility
This program of research focuses on the development and evaluation of novel textured and vibratory shoe insoles to enhance postural control, gait, foot sensory function, and physical activity, in a wide range of populations including: healthy young and older people; older fallers; adults with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Diabetes.
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Balance performance in adults with lower limb musculoskeletal conditions
This series of studies investigates how lower limb musculoskeletal conditions, including patellofemoral pain, anterior cruciate ligament injury, hip chondropathy, and early-onset hip osteoarthritis, can alter postural control mechanisms. We are also exploring whether physiological measurements, such as hip and trunk muscle strength, joint range of motion, foot mobility, and patient-reported outcomes, are related to balance performance in these clinical populations.
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Understanding lateral reactive balance control mechanims in older adults with hip osteoarthritis
This study aims to understand how hip osteoarthritis can influence people's ability to respond to a sudden loss of balance in a sideways direction by exploring how the different body segments move and how the leg and trunk muscles work to keep individuals standing upright. The benefit for people affected by hip osteoarthritis is that this study will lead to the development of new, effective treatment techniques that can help them to balance better and to maintain their independence for a longer time.
Works
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2024
Journal Article
The effects of vibrating shoe insoles on standing balance, walking, and ankle-foot muscle activity in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Hatton, Anna L., Chatfield, Mark D., Cattagni, Thomas and Vicenzino, Bill (2024). The effects of vibrating shoe insoles on standing balance, walking, and ankle-foot muscle activity in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Gait and Posture, 111, 8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.04.008
2024
Journal Article
The effects of wearing textured versus smooth shoe insoles for 4-weeks in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomised controlled trial
Hatton, Anna L., Chatfield, Mark D., Gane, Elise M., Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cattagni, Thomas, Burns, Joshua, Paton, Joanne, Rome, Keith and Kerr, Graham (2024). The effects of wearing textured versus smooth shoe insoles for 4-weeks in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomised controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2360658
2023
Journal Article
Predictors of real‐world adherence to prescribed home exercise in older patients with a risk of falling: a prospective observational study
Teng, Bernadine, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hatton, Anna L., Khan, Asaduzzaman and Brauer, Sandra G. (2023). Predictors of real‐world adherence to prescribed home exercise in older patients with a risk of falling: a prospective observational study. Aging Medicine, 6 (4), 361-369. doi: 10.1002/agm2.12270
2023
Journal Article
Clinimetrics: Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12 (MSWS-12)
Williams, Katrina and Hatton, Anna (2023). Clinimetrics: Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12 (MSWS-12). Journal of Physiotherapy, 69 (4), 275-275. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.08.004
2022
Journal Article
Effects of wearing textured versus smooth shoe insoles for 12 weeks on gait, foot sensation and patient-reported outcomes, in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial
Hatton, Anna L., Williams, Katrina, Chatfield, Mark D., Hurn, Sheree, Maharaj, Jayishni N., Gane, Elise M., Cattagni, Thomas, Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Kerr, Graham and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Effects of wearing textured versus smooth shoe insoles for 12 weeks on gait, foot sensation and patient-reported outcomes, in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial. Brain Impairment, 24 (2) PII S144396462200033X, 1-20. doi: 10.1017/brimp.2022.33
2022
Journal Article
Immediate effects of wearing textured versus smooth insoles on standing balance and spatiotemporal gait patterns when walking over even and uneven surfaces in people with multiple sclerosis
Hatton, Anna L., Williams, Katrina, Chatfield, Mark D., Hurn, Sheree E., Maharaj, Jayishni N., Gane, Elise M., Cattagni, Thomas, Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Kerr, Graham and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Immediate effects of wearing textured versus smooth insoles on standing balance and spatiotemporal gait patterns when walking over even and uneven surfaces in people with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45 (20), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2122600
2022
Journal Article
Barriers to and facilitators of adherence to prescribed home exercise in older adults at risk of falling in singapore: a qualitative study
Teng, Bernadine, Rosbergen, Ingrid C. M., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hatton, Anna and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Barriers to and facilitators of adherence to prescribed home exercise in older adults at risk of falling in singapore: a qualitative study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 31 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0192
2021
Journal Article
Physiotherapists’ experiences and views of older peoples’ exercise adherence with respect to falls prevention in Singapore: a qualitative study
Teng, Bernadine, Rosbergen, Ingrid C. M., Gomersall, Sjaan, Hatton, Anna and Brauer, Sandra G. (2021). Physiotherapists’ experiences and views of older peoples’ exercise adherence with respect to falls prevention in Singapore: a qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (19), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1938705
2020
Journal Article
Innovative solutions to enhance safe and green environments for ageing well using co-design through patient and public involvement
Hatton, Anna L., Haslam, Catherine, Bell, Sarah, Langley, Joe, Woolrych, Ryan, Cory, Corrina, Brownjohn, James M. W. and Goodwin, Victoria A. (2020). Innovative solutions to enhance safe and green environments for ageing well using co-design through patient and public involvement. Research Involvement and Engagement, 6 (1) 45, 45. doi: 10.1186/s40900-020-00223-4
2020
Journal Article
A single, early aged care experience improves speech-language pathology students’ attitudes towards older people, communication confidence, and career aspirations in aged care
Wallace, Sarah J., Mathew, Akhila, Mandrusiak, Allison and Hatton, Anna (2020). A single, early aged care experience improves speech-language pathology students’ attitudes towards older people, communication confidence, and career aspirations in aged care. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2020.1779346
2020
Journal Article
Combined group and home exercise programmes in community‐dwelling falls‐risk older adults: systematic review and meta‐analysis
Teng, Bernadine, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hatton, Anna and Brauer, Sandra G. (2020). Combined group and home exercise programmes in community‐dwelling falls‐risk older adults: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Physiotherapy Research International, 25 (3) pri.1839, e1839. doi: 10.1002/pri.1839
2019
Journal Article
Textured shoe insoles to improve balance performance in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Hatton, Anna L., Gane, Elise M., Maharaj, Jayishni N., Burns, Joshua, Paton, Joanne, Kerr, Graham and Rome, Keith (2019). Textured shoe insoles to improve balance performance in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 9 (7) 026240, e026240. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026240
2019
Conference Publication
Smartwatch training improves cognitive function and confidence in technology use for people with multiple sclerosis
Gullo, Hannah, Fleming, Jennifer, Hatton, Anna, Tweedy, Sean and Pakenham, Kenneth (2019). Smartwatch training improves cognitive function and confidence in technology use for people with multiple sclerosis. Occupational Therapy Australia's 28th National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 10-12 July 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2019
Journal Article
The effects of textured insoles on quiet standing balance in four stance types with and without vision
Kenny, Ryan P. W., Eaves, Daniel L., Martin, Denis, Hatton, Anna L. and Dixon, John (2019). The effects of textured insoles on quiet standing balance in four stance types with and without vision. BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, 11 (1) 5, 5. doi: 10.1186/s13102-019-0117-9
2019
Journal Article
Falls, footwear, and podiatric interventions in older adults
Hatton, Anna Lucy and Rome, Keith (2019). Falls, footwear, and podiatric interventions in older adults. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 35 (2), 161-171. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2018.12.001
2019
Journal Article
Neck and Shoulder Motor Function following Neck Dissection: A Comparison with Healthy Control Subjects
Gane, Elise M., McPhail, Steven M., Hatton, Anna L., Panizza, Benedict J. and O’Leary, Shaun P. (2019). Neck and Shoulder Motor Function following Neck Dissection: A Comparison with Healthy Control Subjects. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 160 (6), 194599818821885-1018. doi: 10.1177/0194599818821885
2019
Conference Publication
Ageing well: developing innovation through co-design
Goodwin, V. A. and Hatton, A. (2019). Ageing well: developing innovation through co-design. British Geriatrics Society Communications to the Spring Meeting, Cardiff, Wales, 10-12 April 2019. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afz063.08
2018
Journal Article
Balance performance in older adults with hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review
Picorelli, Alexandra M.A., Hatton, Anna L., Gane, Elise M. and Smith, Michelle D. (2018). Balance performance in older adults with hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Gait & Posture, 65, 89-99. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.07.001
2018
Journal Article
The relationship between physical impairments, quality of life and disability of the neck and upper limb in patients following neck dissection
Gane, Elise M., McPhail, Steven M., Hatton, Anna L., Panizza, Benedict J. and O'Leary, Shaun P. (2018). The relationship between physical impairments, quality of life and disability of the neck and upper limb in patients following neck dissection. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 12 (5), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s11764-018-0697-5
2018
Journal Article
Health professional student education related to the prevention of falls in older people: a survey of universities in Australia and New Zealand
Vance, Esther, Farlie, Melanie K., Kool, Bridget, Tiedemann, Anne, Hatton, Anna L., Sherrington, Catherine and Sturnieks, Daina L. (2018). Health professional student education related to the prevention of falls in older people: a survey of universities in Australia and New Zealand. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 37 (3), E116-E119. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12543
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the neurophysiological effects of vibrotexture shoe insoles to inform balance rehabilitation in adults with foot sensory loss.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kylie Tucker
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing adherence to falls prevention exercise in older adults with a risk of falling in Singapore
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Professor Sandy Brauer
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Functional recovery of the upper quadrant after neck dissection surgery for head and neck cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ben Panizza, Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Anna Hatton directly for media enquiries about:
- Electromyography
- Fall prevention
- Footwear
- Gait analysis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Musculokeletal disease
- Neurodegenerative disease
- Older people
- Osteoarthritis
- Postural control
- Sensorimotor function
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