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Dr Alana Dinsdale
Dr

Alana Dinsdale

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Overview

Background

Alana is an experienced physiotherapist, researcher and lecturer at The University of Queensland. She has a strong clinical background in private practice physiotherapy, with a particular interest in the physiotherapy management of temporomandibular disorders. Alana is a guest member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain, and is an active member of the Neck and Head Research Unit (NAHRU), Professional Education Research Engagement Theme and Knowledge Translation Research Engagement Theme at The University of Queensland. Alana's PhD explored disability associated with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders in adults. She has achieved numerous high-quality research outputs and has an increasing national and international research profile in the areas of temporomandibular disorders and clinical education. Alana is experienced across a variety of research methodologies and paradigms, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a keen interest in knowledge translation across intra-professional, inter-professional, academic and industry settings.

Availability

Dr Alana Dinsdale is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

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

Works

Search Professor Alana Dinsdale’s works on UQ eSpace

29 works between 2020 and 2025

1 - 20 of 29 works

2025

Journal Article

Serious adverse events associated with conservative physical procedures directed towards the cervical spine: a systematic review

Leung, Bryden, Treleaven, Julia, Dinsdale, Alana, Marsh, Linda and Thomas, Lucy (2025). Serious adverse events associated with conservative physical procedures directed towards the cervical spine: a systematic review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 41, 56-77. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.018

Serious adverse events associated with conservative physical procedures directed towards the cervical spine: a systematic review

2024

Journal Article

Understanding the beliefs, motivations and perceived barriers of physiotherapists toward career development and related post-graduate training opportunities: a qualitative study

Dinsdale, Alana, Wilesmith, Sarah, McKeon, Ashleigh, Chan, Chung Ming, Lau Shi Ang, Sean, Lu, Andric and Forbes, Roma (2024). Understanding the beliefs, motivations and perceived barriers of physiotherapists toward career development and related post-graduate training opportunities: a qualitative study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2433612

Understanding the beliefs, motivations and perceived barriers of physiotherapists toward career development and related post-graduate training opportunities: a qualitative study

2024

Journal Article

Factors associated with patient-reported mouth opening activity limitations in individuals with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study exploring physical and self-reported outcomes

Dinsdale, Alana, Thomas, Lucy, Forbes, Roma and Treleaven, Julia (2024). Factors associated with patient-reported mouth opening activity limitations in individuals with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study exploring physical and self-reported outcomes. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 73 103166, 103166-73. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103166

Factors associated with patient-reported mouth opening activity limitations in individuals with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study exploring physical and self-reported outcomes

2024

Conference Publication

More than just opening: myriad of local musculoskeletal impairments associated with temporomandibular disorders

Dinsdale, Alana, Thomas, Lucy, Forbes, Roma and Treleaven, Julia (2024). More than just opening: myriad of local musculoskeletal impairments associated with temporomandibular disorders. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain, Sydney, NSW Australia, 13-14 September 2024.

More than just opening: myriad of local musculoskeletal impairments associated with temporomandibular disorders

2024

Conference Publication

Management experiences and expectations of individuals seeking care for intra-articular TMDs

Dinsdale, Alana, Forbes, Roma, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2024). Management experiences and expectations of individuals seeking care for intra-articular TMDs. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain, Sydney, NSW Australia, 13-14 September 2024.

Management experiences and expectations of individuals seeking care for intra-articular TMDs

2024

Journal Article

Pain-free bite force in a healthy population: within-session test-retest reliability in different sitting positions

Mitchell, Andrew, Heales, Luke, Treleaven, Julia, Too, Brendan, Tyrrell, Ryan and Dinsdale, Alana (2024). Pain-free bite force in a healthy population: within-session test-retest reliability in different sitting positions. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 51 (8), 1440-1449. doi: 10.1111/joor.13720

Pain-free bite force in a healthy population: within-session test-retest reliability in different sitting positions

2024

Other Outputs

The little-known role of physio in TMD care

Trudinger, Melissa and Dinsdale, Alana (2024, 04 02). The little-known role of physio in TMD care APA InMotion

The little-known role of physio in TMD care

2024

Journal Article

Is proprioception affected in those with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders? A cross-sectional study exploring joint position sense and force sense of the jaw

Dinsdale, Alana, Thomas, Lucy, Forbes, Roma and Treleaven, Julia (2024). Is proprioception affected in those with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders? A cross-sectional study exploring joint position sense and force sense of the jaw. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 69 102904, 102904. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102904

Is proprioception affected in those with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders? A cross-sectional study exploring joint position sense and force sense of the jaw

2023

Journal Article

Exploring the workplace and workforce intentions of early career physiotherapists in Australia

Forbes, Roma, Wilesmith, Sarah, Dinsdale, Alana, Neish, Calum, Wong, Jonathan, McClymont, Damian and Lu, Andric (2023). Exploring the workplace and workforce intentions of early career physiotherapists in Australia. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 40 (12), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2286333

Exploring the workplace and workforce intentions of early career physiotherapists in Australia

2023

Conference Publication

“What if it doesn't unlock?”: a qualitative study into the lived experiences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

Dinsdale, Alana, Forbes, Roma, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2023). “What if it doesn't unlock?”: a qualitative study into the lived experiences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders. IGNITE: Australian Physiotherapy Association conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 October 2023.

“What if it doesn't unlock?”: a qualitative study into the lived experiences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

2023

Conference Publication

Management experiences, needs and preferences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

Dinsdale, Alana, Forbes, Roma, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2023). Management experiences, needs and preferences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders. IGNITE: Australian Physiotherapy Association conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 October 2023.

Management experiences, needs and preferences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

2023

Journal Article

Do intra-articular temporomandibular disorders show an association between physical bite function, self-perceived bite limitation and kinesiophobia? A case-control study

Dinsdale, Alana, Thomas, Lucy, Forbes, Roma and Treleaven, Julia (2023). Do intra-articular temporomandibular disorders show an association between physical bite function, self-perceived bite limitation and kinesiophobia? A case-control study. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 65 102756, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102756

Do intra-articular temporomandibular disorders show an association between physical bite function, self-perceived bite limitation and kinesiophobia? A case-control study

2023

Other Outputs

Exploring disability and management in adults with persistent mechanical temporomandibular disorders

Dinsdale, Alana (2023). Exploring disability and management in adults with persistent mechanical temporomandibular disorders. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/93e638a

Exploring disability and management in adults with persistent mechanical temporomandibular disorders

2022

Conference Publication

Clinical placements in private practice; exploring impacts and opportunities for quality and capacity

Forbes, Roma, Dunwoodie, Ruth and Dinsdale, Alana (2022). Clinical placements in private practice; exploring impacts and opportunities for quality and capacity. Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education, Brisbane, QLD Australia, July 11 2022.

Clinical placements in private practice; exploring impacts and opportunities for quality and capacity

2022

Journal Article

Strategies used to host allied health students in private practice placements: the perspective of private practices and clinical education coordinators

Forbes, Roma , Dinsdale, Alana, Hill, Anne, Booth, Jodie, Cain, Daniella, Crabb, Meagan, Dunwoodie, Ruth, Hunter, Lucy, Sher, Auriel and Copley, Jodie (2022). Strategies used to host allied health students in private practice placements: the perspective of private practices and clinical education coordinators. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 23 (1), 31-47.

Strategies used to host allied health students in private practice placements: the perspective of private practices and clinical education coordinators

2022

Journal Article

The benefits and barriers of hosting students within allied health private practice settings: The perspective of private practice and clinical education coordinators

Forbes, Roma, Dinsdale, Alana, Copley, Jodie, Booth, Jodie, Cain, Daniella, Crabb, Meagan, Dunwoodie, Ruth, Hunter, Lucy, Sher, Auriel and Hill, Anne (2022). The benefits and barriers of hosting students within allied health private practice settings: The perspective of private practice and clinical education coordinators. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 11 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.34708

The benefits and barriers of hosting students within allied health private practice settings: The perspective of private practice and clinical education coordinators

2022

Journal Article

What conservative interventions improve bite function in those with temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review using self‐reported and physical measures

Dinsdale, Alana, Costin, Brianna, Dharamdasani, Simran, Page, Ruth, Purs, Nykeela and Treleaven, Julia (2022). What conservative interventions improve bite function in those with temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review using self‐reported and physical measures. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 49 (4), 456-475. doi: 10.1111/joor.13307

What conservative interventions improve bite function in those with temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review using self‐reported and physical measures

2022

Journal Article

Weighing up the benefits and challenges of hosting physiotherapy student placements in private practice; a qualitative exploration

Forbes, Roma, Dinsdale, Alana, Dunwoodie, Ruth, Birch, Stephen and Brauer, Sandra (2022). Weighing up the benefits and challenges of hosting physiotherapy student placements in private practice; a qualitative exploration. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (6), 794-804. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2020.1799461

Weighing up the benefits and challenges of hosting physiotherapy student placements in private practice; a qualitative exploration

2021

Conference Publication

Management experiences, needs and preferences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

Dinsdale, Alana, Forbes, Roma, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2021). Management experiences, needs and preferences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders. UQ Postgraduate Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2 December 2021.

Management experiences, needs and preferences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

2021

Conference Publication

“What if it doesn't unlock?”: a qualitative study into the lived experiences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

Dinsdale, Alana, Forbes, Roma, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2021). “What if it doesn't unlock?”: a qualitative study into the lived experiences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders. UQ Postgraduate Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2 December 2021.

“What if it doesn't unlock?”: a qualitative study into the lived experiences of adults with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

Funding

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Raising consumer awareness on the role of physiotherapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders in Australia
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Alana Dinsdale is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • The impact of intra-articular temporomandibular disorders on muscle function

  • Improving management of temporomandibular disorders in the community

  • Exploring bite dysfunction and related treatments in individuals with intra-articular temporomandibular disorders

Supervision history

Current supervision

Media

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