Overview
Availability
- Dr Niru Mahendran is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Improving stroke recovery and rehabilitation
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Understanding active ingredients of clinical rehabilitation
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Improving physical activity and secondary prevention in people with neurological conditions
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Understanding the impact of impairments and activity limitations on participation in people with neurological conditions
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Telehealth services supporting allied health work-integrated learning: a pilot study
Martin, Romany, Su, Yi-Jen, Neish, Calum, Mandrusiak, Allison, Penman, Adriana, Patterson, Freyr, Booth, Jodie, Hunter, Lucy, Donovan, Michael, Mahendran, Niru, Dunwoodie, Ruth and Forbes, Roma (2024). Telehealth services supporting allied health work-integrated learning: a pilot study. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 24 (4), 649-662.
2024
Journal Article
Perceptions and experiences of health professionals when supporting adults with stroke to engage in physical activity
Pepar, A., Mahendran, N., Preston, E. and Keegan, R. (2024). Perceptions and experiences of health professionals when supporting adults with stroke to engage in physical activity. Brain Impairment, 25 (4) IB23129. doi: 10.1071/ib23129
2024
Conference Publication
Identifying predictors of physical activity and walking outcomes after stroke through a machine learning approach
Nayak, Neelam, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Moni, Mohammad, Kuys, Suzanne and Brauer, Sandra (2024). Identifying predictors of physical activity and walking outcomes after stroke through a machine learning approach. Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2024 Combined Australian and New Zealand Stroke Organisation Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 25–28 September 2024. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger.
2024
Journal Article
What factors at discharge predict physical activity and walking outcomes 6 months after stroke? A systematic review
Nayak, Neelam, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Kuys, Suzanne and Brauer, Sandra G. (2024). What factors at discharge predict physical activity and walking outcomes 6 months after stroke? A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 38 (10), 1-11. doi: 10.1177/02692155241261698
2024
Journal Article
Fostering collaborative practice through interprofessional simulation for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, and nursing students
Copley, Jodie, Martin, Romany, Dix, Clare, Forbes, Roma, Hill, Anne, Mandrusiak, Allison, Penman, Adriana, Patterson, Freyr, Davies, Sarah, Jauncey-Cooke, Jacqueline, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Hooper, Kelly and Collins, Cheryl (2024). Fostering collaborative practice through interprofessional simulation for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, and nursing students. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 38 (3), 534-543. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2024.2303499
2023
Journal Article
Appraisal of clinical practice guideline: living clinical guidelines for stroke management
Mahendran, Niruthikha and Brauer, Sandra G. (2023). Appraisal of clinical practice guideline: living clinical guidelines for stroke management. Journal of Physiotherapy, 70 (1), 72. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.10.013
2023
Journal Article
How should we measure physical activity after stroke? An international consensus
Fini, Natalie A, Simpson, Dawn, Moore, Sarah A, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Eng, Janice J, Borschmann, Karen, Moulaee Conradsson, David, Chastin, Sebastien, Churilov, Leonid and English, Coralie (2023). How should we measure physical activity after stroke? An international consensus. International Journal of Stroke, 18 (9), 1132-1142. doi: 10.1177/17474930231184108
2023
Journal Article
Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis
Alsop, Tahlia, Woodforde, James, Rosbergen, Ingrid, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Brauer, Sandra and Gomersall, Sjaan (2023). Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 37 (10), 1386-1405. doi: 10.1177/02692155231170451
2023
Conference Publication
What baseline and intervention characteristics predict walking speed six months after stroke?
Nayak, Neelam, Brauer, Sandra, Kuys, Suzanne, Moni, Mohammad Ali and Mahendran, Niruthikha (2023). What baseline and intervention characteristics predict walking speed six months after stroke?. Stroke 2023 – The Combined Stroke Society of Australasia and Smart Strokes Nursing and Allied Health Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 22-25 August 2023. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
2023
Conference Publication
Using accelerometers and behaviour change to target physical activity, risk of recurrent stroke and fatigue in subacute stroke: a pilot study
Mahendran, Niruthikha, Temby, Rebecca and Preston, Elisabeth (2023). Using accelerometers and behaviour change to target physical activity, risk of recurrent stroke and fatigue in subacute stroke: a pilot study. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2023
Journal Article
Strength of hip muscles and bradykinesia contribute to walking speed over a long distance, but not a short distance, in people with mild Parkinson’s disease: an observational study
Preston, E., Salmon, R., de Meillon, N., Boom, M., Ada, L., Mahendran, N. and Flynn, A. (2023). Strength of hip muscles and bradykinesia contribute to walking speed over a long distance, but not a short distance, in people with mild Parkinson’s disease: an observational study. Gait and Posture, 100, 103-106. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.11.061
2023
Journal Article
The influence of communal spaces on patient activity in rehabilitation: a mixed methods study
Ribbe Kelso, Lucy, Stockton, Kellie, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Brauer, Sandra G. and Rosbergen, Ingrid (2023). The influence of communal spaces on patient activity in rehabilitation: a mixed methods study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 46 (2), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2160834
2023
Journal Article
People with mild Parkinson's disease have impaired force production in upper limb muscles: a cross-sectional study
Salmon, Renee, Preston, Elisabeth, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Ada, Louise and Flynn, Allyson (2023). People with mild Parkinson's disease have impaired force production in upper limb muscles: a cross-sectional study. Physiotherapy Research International, 28 (1) e1976, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/pri.1976
2023
Conference Publication
Physical activity measurement after stroke - reaching international consensus
Moore, S., Fini, N., Simpson, D., Mahendran, N., Eng, J., Borschmann, K., Conradsson, D. Moulaee, Chastin, S., Churilov, L. and English, C. (2023). Physical activity measurement after stroke - reaching international consensus. 17th UK Stroke Forum, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 29 November-1 December 2022. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/174749302211425
2022
Journal Article
Perspectives of stroke and cardiac clinicians on cardiac rehabilitation post-TIA or mild stroke
Dudley, Eve, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Howes, Tom and Freene, Nicole (2022). Perspectives of stroke and cardiac clinicians on cardiac rehabilitation post-TIA or mild stroke. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 42 (5), 377-379. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000000729
2022
Journal Article
Impact of classroom-based MASK-ED (TM) (KRS simulation) on physiotherapy student clinical performance: a randomized cluster trial
Ryall, Tayne, Preston, Elisabeth, Mahendran, Niruthikha and Bissett, Bernie (2022). Impact of classroom-based MASK-ED (TM) (KRS simulation) on physiotherapy student clinical performance: a randomized cluster trial. BMC Medical Education, 22 (1) 426, 426. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03467-8
2022
Journal Article
Experience-dependent learning and myelin plasticity in individuals with stroke
Rubino, Cristina, Larssen, Beverley, Chiu, Larissa, Kraeutner, Sarah, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Denyer, Ronan, Lakhani, Bimal, Borich, Matthew, Laule, Cornelia and Boyd, Lara (2022). Experience-dependent learning and myelin plasticity in individuals with stroke.
2021
Journal Article
Acute exercise modulates the excitability of specific interneurons in human motor cortex
Neva, Jason L., Brown, Katlyn E., Peters, Sue, Feldman, Samantha J., Mahendran, Niruthikha, Boisgontier, Matthieu P. and Boyd, Lara A. (2021). Acute exercise modulates the excitability of specific interneurons in human motor cortex. Neuroscience, 475, 103-116. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2021.08.032
2021
Journal Article
Prediction of independent walking in people who are nonambulatory early after stroke: a systematic review
Preston, Elisabeth, Ada, Louise, Stanton, Rosalyn, Mahendran, Niruthikha and Dean, Catherine M. (2021). Prediction of independent walking in people who are nonambulatory early after stroke: a systematic review. Stroke, 52 (10), STROKEAHA120032345-3224. doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.032345
2021
Journal Article
An audit of the use of simulation in Australian and New Zealand physiotherapy curricula
Ryall, Tayne, Preston, Elisabeth, Mahendran, Niruthikha and Bissett, Bernie (2021). An audit of the use of simulation in Australian and New Zealand physiotherapy curricula. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 19 (3).
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Niru Mahendran is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Exploring optimal dose of rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions
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Understanding the active ingredients of rehabilitation of people with neurological conditions
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and improving community mobility after stroke
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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Doctor Philosophy
What is the effect of manipulating dose of rehabilitation therapy on recovery post stroke?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding key components contributing to sustained physical activity and walking after stroke.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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Doctor Philosophy
Helping people with stroke return to meaningful and healthy lives early after stroke
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer, Dr Melanie Hoyle
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding key components contributing to sustained physical activity and walking after stroke.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer
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