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
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2025
Conference Publication
What factors influence the community’s use of physiotherapy services as first-line management for temporomandibular disorders?
Dinsdale, Alana (2025). What factors influence the community’s use of physiotherapy services as first-line management for temporomandibular disorders?. APASC25, Adelaide, SA Australia, 23-25 October 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Pain-free bite force in a healthy population: within-session test–retest reliability in different sitting positions
Dinsdale, Alana (2025). Pain-free bite force in a healthy population: within-session test–retest reliability in different sitting positions. APASC25, Adelaide, SA Australia, 23-25 October 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
The Next Generation White Paper: shaping our future together.
Dinsdale, Alana, Evans, Kerrie, Large, Sarah, Hickey, Katherine and Ghamaryas, Javad (2025). The Next Generation White Paper: shaping our future together.. APASC25, Adelaide, SA Australia, 23-25 October 2025.
2025
Journal Article
The first steps into physiotherapy: a qualitative exploration of student motivations and early-career intentions as they prepare to enter the workforce
Jones, Abraham H. K. W., Dinsdale, Alana, Mandrusiak, Allison and Forbes, Roma (2025). The first steps into physiotherapy: a qualitative exploration of student motivations and early-career intentions as they prepare to enter the workforce. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 1-17. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2025.2551273
2025
Journal Article
Therapeutic Exercise Effects on Activity, Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review
Scrase, Sarah, Forbes, Roma, Lindop, Adrienne, Parcher, Adrienne, Rainbird, Louise and Dinsdale, Alana (2025). Therapeutic Exercise Effects on Activity, Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 52 (10), 1-26. doi: 10.1111/joor.14042
2025
Journal Article
What factors influence the community’s use of physiotherapy services as first-line management for temporomandibular disorders? A qualitative study using the COM-B framework
Dinsdale, Alana, Levine, Joni, O’Leary, Shaun, Delaney, Jaqueline, Read, Jeanne, Vuvan, Susana, Dimitroulis, George, Scanlan, Rory and Forbes, Roma (2025). What factors influence the community’s use of physiotherapy services as first-line management for temporomandibular disorders? A qualitative study using the COM-B framework. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 77 103315, 103315. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103315
2025
Journal Article
The effectiveness of conservative interventions on temporomandibular disorder-related kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing: a systematic review
Dinsdale, Alana, Atkins, Cara, Golds, Laura, Gough, Addison, Jessen, Kelcie and Forbes, Roma (2025). The effectiveness of conservative interventions on temporomandibular disorder-related kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing: a systematic review. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 77 103328, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103328
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
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, 41 (7), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2433612
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Alana Dinsdale is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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The impact of intra-articular temporomandibular disorders on muscle function
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Improving management of temporomandibular disorders in the community
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Exploring bite dysfunction and related treatments in individuals with intra-articular temporomandibular disorders
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Navigating diagnostic uncertainty in physiotherapy practice
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Roma Forbes
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Master Philosophy
Assessment and management approaches for the muscle system in Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Julia Treleaven, Dr Lucy Thomas
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Master Philosophy
A Review in modifications in articular relationships in Anterior Disc Displacement (ADD) with and without reduction in response to Physiotherapy and conservative therapeutic methods (inclusive of exercise manual treatment, splint therapy and education)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Shaun O'Leary
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparing and supporting recent graduate physiotherapists for the private sector
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak, Associate Professor Roma Forbes
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