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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2020
Journal Article
Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 47 (11), 1448-1478. doi: 10.1111/joor.13090
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: Dr Zhiqi Liang, Associate Professor Roma Forbes, Dr Nathalia Costa
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparing and supporting recent graduate physiotherapists for the private sector
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak, Associate Professor Roma Forbes
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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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Master Philosophy
Assessment and management approaches for the muscle system in Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Julia Treleaven, Associate Professor Lucy Thomas
Media
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