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.
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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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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
2018
Journal Article
A Single Clinical Experience in a Nursing Home Improves Physiotherapy Students' Attitudes Towards, and Confidence to Communicate With, Older People
Hatton, Anna Lucy and Mandrusiak, Allison (2018). A Single Clinical Experience in a Nursing Home Improves Physiotherapy Students' Attitudes Towards, and Confidence to Communicate With, Older People. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 36 (2-3), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/02703181.2018.1449164
2017
Journal Article
Predictors of health-related quality of life in patients treated with neck dissection for head and neck cancer
Gane, Elise M. , McPhail, Steven M. , Hatton, Anna L., Panizza, Benedict J. and O'Leary, Shaun P. (2017). Predictors of health-related quality of life in patients treated with neck dissection for head and neck cancer. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 274 (12), 4183-4193. doi: 10.1007/s00405-017-4754-x
2017
Journal Article
Neck and upper limb dysfunction in patients following neck dissection: Looking beyond the shoulder
Gane, Elise M, O'Leary, Shaun P, Hatton, Anna L, Panizza, Benedict J and McPhail, Steven M (2017). Neck and upper limb dysfunction in patients following neck dissection: Looking beyond the shoulder. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 157 (4), 631-640. doi: 10.1177/0194599817721164
2017
Journal Article
Prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for shoulder and neck dysfunction after neck dissection: a systematic review
Gane, E. M., Michaleff, Z. A., Cottrell, M. A., McPhail, S. M., Hatton, A. L., Panizza, B. J. and O'Leary, S. P. (2017). Prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for shoulder and neck dysfunction after neck dissection: a systematic review. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 43 (7), 1199-1218. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.10.026
2017
Journal Article
Between-leg differences in challenging single-limb balance performance one year following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Hatton, Anna L., Crossley, Kay M., Clark, Ross A., Whitehead, Timothy S., Morris, Hayden G. and Culvenor, Adam G. (2017). Between-leg differences in challenging single-limb balance performance one year following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Gait and Posture, 52, 22-25. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.11.013
2016
Journal Article
Effects of foot and ankle devices on balance, gait and falls in adults with sensory perception loss: a systematic review
Paton, Joanne, Hatton, Anna L., Rome, Keith and Kent, Bridie (2016). Effects of foot and ankle devices on balance, gait and falls in adults with sensory perception loss: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14 (12), 127-162. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003229
2016
Conference Publication
Participant perception of the effect of textured insoles on balance and gait in people with multiple sclerosis
Baron, Y., Hatton, A., Robinson, J., Hodgson, D., McKeon, P., Rome, K., Martin, D. and Dixon, J. (2016). Participant perception of the effect of textured insoles on balance and gait in people with multiple sclerosis. 4th European Congress of the ER-WCPT on Physiotherapy Education, Practice, Research and Management, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 11-12 November 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.10.381
2016
Conference Publication
Long-term effect of textured insoles on gait and balance in people with multiple sclerosis: an exploratory randomised controlled trial
Baron, Y.J., Hatton, A., Robinson, J., Hodgson, D., McKeon, P., Rome, K., Martin, D. and Dixon, J. (2016). Long-term effect of textured insoles on gait and balance in people with multiple sclerosis: an exploratory randomised controlled trial. 4th European Congress of the European Region of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (ER-WCPT) , Liverpool, United Kingdom, 11-12 November 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.10.379
2016
Journal Article
The effects of acute experimental hip muscle pain on dynamic single-limb balance performance in healthy middle-aged adults
Hatton, Anna L., Hug, François, Chen, Sarah H., Reid, Christine, Sorensen, Nicole A. and Tucker, Kylie (2016). The effects of acute experimental hip muscle pain on dynamic single-limb balance performance in healthy middle-aged adults. Gait and Posture, 50, 201-206. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.09.007
2016
Conference Publication
Static single-leg standing balance deficits and associated factors in adults with patellofemoral pain
Hatton, Anna L., Stableford, Kyla, Hug, Francois, Crossley, Kay M. and Collins, Natalie J. (2016). Static single-leg standing balance deficits and associated factors in adults with patellofemoral pain. International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester, UK, 2-4 September 2015. London, United Kingdom: B M J Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096442.8
2016
Conference Publication
Effect of glycerine-filled insoles, orthoses and flat insoles on balance, gait patterns and comfort
Hatton, A., Hug, F., Brown, B., Green, L., Hughes, J., King, J., Orgar, E., Surman, K. and Vicenzino, B. (2016). Effect of glycerine-filled insoles, orthoses and flat insoles on balance, gait patterns and comfort. Foot International 2016 Congress, Berlin, Germany, 23-25 June 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2016.05.162
2016
Conference Publication
Do textured insoles alter gait, foot sensation & proprioception in people with multiple sclerosis?
Hatton, A., Dixon, J., Rome, K., Brauer, S., Williams, K. and Kerr, G. (2016). Do textured insoles alter gait, foot sensation & proprioception in people with multiple sclerosis?. Foot International 2016 Congress, Berlin, Germany, 23-25 June 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2016.05.280
2016
Journal Article
The effects of prolonged wear of textured shoe insoles on gait, foot sensation and proprioception in people with multiple sclerosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Hatton, Anna L., Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Brauer, Sandra G., Williams, Katrina and Kerr, Graham (2016). The effects of prolonged wear of textured shoe insoles on gait, foot sensation and proprioception in people with multiple sclerosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 17 (208) 208, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s13063-016-1337-x
2016
Journal Article
Habitual and low-intensity physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis
Gullo, Hannah L., Hatton, Anna L., Bennett, Sally, Fleming, Jennifer and Shum, David H. K. (2016). Habitual and low-intensity physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis. Brain Impairment, 17 (1), 77-86. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2016.9
2015
Journal Article
A study of the immediate effects of glycerine-filled insoles, contoured prefabricated orthoses and flat insoles on single-leg balance, gait patterns and perceived comfort in healthy adults
Hatton, Anna L., Hug, François, Brown, Brooke C. M., Green, Leon P., Hughes, Jacob R., King, Jarrad, Orgar, Emma J., Surman, Kate and Vicenzino, Bill (2015). A study of the immediate effects of glycerine-filled insoles, contoured prefabricated orthoses and flat insoles on single-leg balance, gait patterns and perceived comfort in healthy adults. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8 (1) 47, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s13047-015-0107-4
2015
Journal Article
Acute experimental hip muscle pain alters single-leg squat balance in healthy young adults
Hatton, Anna L., Crossley, Kay M., Hug, Francois, Bouma, James, Ha, Bonnie, Spaulding, Kara L. and Tucker, Kylie (2015). Acute experimental hip muscle pain alters single-leg squat balance in healthy young adults. Gait and Posture, 41 (4), 871-876. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.02.013
2015
Conference Publication
Prevalence and incidence of shoulder and neck dysfunction after neck dissection: a systematic review
Gane, E., Michaleff, Z., Jaber, K., Hatton, A., McPhail, S. and O’Leary, S. (2015). Prevalence and incidence of shoulder and neck dysfunction after neck dissection: a systematic review. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, 1-4 May 2015. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3217
2014
Journal Article
Hip Arthroscopy in the Setting of Hip Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review of Outcomes and Progression to Hip Arthroplasty
Kemp, Joanne L., MacDonald, David, Collins, Natalie J., Hatton, Anna L. and Crossley, Kay M. (2014). Hip Arthroscopy in the Setting of Hip Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review of Outcomes and Progression to Hip Arthroplasty. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 473 (3), 1055-1073. doi: 10.1007/s11999-014-3943-9
2014
Conference Publication
Perceptions of people with multiple sclerosis on the effect and comfort of two different textured insoles: a qualitative study
Baron, Y. J., Robinson, J., Gamesby-Iyayi, H., Hodgson, D., Hatton, A., Warnett, R., Rome, K., Dixon, J. and Martin, D. (2014). Perceptions of people with multiple sclerosis on the effect and comfort of two different textured insoles: a qualitative study. 33rd Scientific Meeting of the Physiotherapy Research Society conference , Norwich, United kingdom, May 2014. London, United Kingdom: MA Healthcare . doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.sup7.s2a
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Novel Assessment Battery through Comprehensive Skills Analysis and Injury Surveillance in Unarmed Combat Sport Athletes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith, Dr Viana Vuvan
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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: Professor Kylie Tucker
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Doctor Philosophy
Bionic Sensory Insole Technology for Optimising Sport Performance and Injury Prevention in Netball
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wolbert van den Hoorn, Professor Bill Vicenzino
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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