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Dr Andrew Claus
Dr

Andrew Claus

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Overview

Background

From 2020 Andrew has led research development at the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre (Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital). Topics including clinical outcome measures, service evaluation and strategic planning, clinical trials employing pain education, opioid management, quantitative sensory testing and medical procedures. Current and recent projects include:

  • Initiating the Pelvic Exenteration Pain Management Research Collaboration in 2024: A multidisciplinary community of clinicians and researchers at the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre, the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, and the STARS Hospital, to study how the quality of life can be improved for people who have pelvic organs and tissues removed to manage cancer.
  • Collaboration with the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health, to embed multidisciplinary research and quality improvement in the co-design and implementation of collaborative care between the TCPRC- IUIH, at the Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service in Caboolture through 2023-2024.
  • Contributing to the non-surgical pain management stream for the NHMRC-NIHR Collaborative Research Grant, for a multicentre RCT on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of lumbar fusion surgery for patients with persistent, severe low back pain: Short: FusiOn veRsus bEst coNServatIve Care (the FORENSIC trial)
  • The LIDOPAIN RCT in 2023: Lidocaine Infusion Dose Optimisation for Pain After Injury to Nerves, was a double-blind placebo-controlled pilot feasibility study for lidocaine infusions, with comprehensive pre-post evaluation of patient questionnaires and sensory testing profiles, to identify which patients do and to not respond to this infusion. https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=382966&isReview=true
  • Advisor for Phoebe Ng, oral thesis defense 2024: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Insights into health profile and paraspinal muscle activation.
  • Advisor for Fraser Labrom, thesis awarded 2023: Three dimensional analysis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis during growth.
  • Collaboration with UQ RECOVER Injury Research Centre have
    • Currently completing a project funded by the RBWH Foundation, to examine small nerve fibre expression acutely and subacutely after motor vehicle accident, as a marker associated with the transition from acute to chronic pain.
    • Developed a chatbot for providing pain education for children and for adults,
    • Investigated the validity of phone apps for measuring the 6-minute walk test in people with persistent pain.
  • Locally at the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre I co-lead annual projects for
    • quality improvement: UQ PHRM4071 student placement and Pain Medicine Trainee projects.
    • audit: ePPOC annual data reporting.
    • systematic reviews: UQ HRSS7801 group physiotherapy student project.

From 2004-2019 Andrew's PhD and postgraduate supervision as a lecturer in physiotherapy, focussed on how the brain controls posture and movement. This included studies of sitting, standing, stepping, squatting, pushing and postural control with low back pain and with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Extending understanding of postural control continues with colleagues at QUT Biomechanics and Spine Research Group (Prof Peter Pivonka, Maree Izatt and Assoc Prof Paige Little), the UQ Schools of ITEE (Dr Pauline Pounds) and SBMS Motor Control and Pain laboratory (Assoc Prof Kylie Tucker), and with Curtin University / UWA Raine cohort study (Prof Leon Straker).

Availability

Dr Andrew Claus is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework) of Physiotherapy Studies, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Works

Search Professor Andrew Claus’s works on UQ eSpace

57 works between 2004 and 2024

21 - 40 of 57 works

2020

Journal Article

Does foot mobility affect the outcome in the management of patellofemoral pain with foot orthoses versus hip exercises? A randomised clinical trial

Matthews, Mark, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Claus, Andrew, McPoil, Tom, Nee, Robert, Crossley, Kay, Kasza, Jessica and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Does foot mobility affect the outcome in the management of patellofemoral pain with foot orthoses versus hip exercises? A randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54 (23), 1416-1422. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-100935

Does foot mobility affect the outcome in the management of patellofemoral pain with foot orthoses versus hip exercises? A randomised clinical trial

2020

Journal Article

Low back pain websites do not meet the needs of consumers: A study of online resources at three time points

Costa, Nathalia, Nielsen, Mandy, Jull, Gwendolen, Claus, Andrew P. and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Low back pain websites do not meet the needs of consumers: A study of online resources at three time points. Health Information Management Journal, 49 (2-3), 137-149. doi: 10.1177/1833358319857354

Low back pain websites do not meet the needs of consumers: A study of online resources at three time points

2019

Journal Article

Reproducibility of the Kids Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Kids-Mini-BESTest for children with cerebral palsy

Dewar, Rosalee, Claus, Andrew P., Tucker, Kylie, Ware, Robert S. and Johnston, Leanne M. (2019). Reproducibility of the Kids Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Kids-Mini-BESTest for children with cerebral palsy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 100 (4), 695-702. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.12.021

Reproducibility of the Kids Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Kids-Mini-BESTest for children with cerebral palsy

2019

Conference Publication

Pain and Spinal Postural Control: Does Lumbar Pain, Anticipation of Lumbar Pain, or Limb Pain Alter the Neuromuscular and Mechanical Responses to Sudden Axial Load?

Chang, Shantel, Mohammad Jamil, Ridhwan, Tucker, Kylie, Verrel, Julius, Pounds, Pauline and Claus, Andrew (2019). Pain and Spinal Postural Control: Does Lumbar Pain, Anticipation of Lumbar Pain, or Limb Pain Alter the Neuromuscular and Mechanical Responses to Sudden Axial Load?. Australian Pain Society, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-10 April 2019.

Pain and Spinal Postural Control: Does Lumbar Pain, Anticipation of Lumbar Pain, or Limb Pain Alter the Neuromuscular and Mechanical Responses to Sudden Axial Load?

2018

Journal Article

Different ways to balance the spine in sitting: Muscle activity in specific postures differs between individuals with and without a history of back pain in sitting

Claus, Andrew P., Hides, Julie A., Moseley, G. Lorimer and Hodges, Paul W. (2018). Different ways to balance the spine in sitting: Muscle activity in specific postures differs between individuals with and without a history of back pain in sitting. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon), 52, 25-32. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.01.003

Different ways to balance the spine in sitting: Muscle activity in specific postures differs between individuals with and without a history of back pain in sitting

2018

Conference Publication

Reproducibility of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in children with CP

Dewar, Rosalee, Claus, Andrew, Tucker, Kylie, Ware, Robert and Johnston, Leanne (2018). Reproducibility of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in children with CP. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand, 21-24 March 2018.

Reproducibility of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in children with CP

2018

Conference Publication

Reproducibility of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in children with cerebral palsy

Dewar, Rosalee, Claus, Andrew, Tucker, Kylie, Ware, Robert and Johnston, Leanne (2018). Reproducibility of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in children with cerebral palsy. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand, 21-24 March 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Reproducibility of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in children with cerebral palsy

2017

Journal Article

Can we predict the outcome for people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review on prognostic factors and treatment effect modifiers

Matthews, M., Rathleff, M. S., Claus, A., McPoil, T., Nee, R., Crossley, K. and Vicenzino, B. (2017). Can we predict the outcome for people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review on prognostic factors and treatment effect modifiers. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51 (23), 1650-1660. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096545

Can we predict the outcome for people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review on prognostic factors and treatment effect modifiers

2017

Journal Article

Reproducibility of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in school-aged children

Dewar, R., Claus, A. P., Tucker, K., Ware, R. and Johnston, L. M. (2017). Reproducibility of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in school-aged children. Gait and Posture, 55, 68-74. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.04.010

Reproducibility of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and the Mini-BESTest in school-aged children

2017

Journal Article

Interpreting pain symptoms and how pain affects neuromuscular control in dancers: if I'm in pain, how should I train?

Claus, Andrew P. and MacDonald, David A. (2017). Interpreting pain symptoms and how pain affects neuromuscular control in dancers: if I'm in pain, how should I train?. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 21 (1), 5-12. doi: 10.12678/1089-313X.21.1.5

Interpreting pain symptoms and how pain affects neuromuscular control in dancers: if I'm in pain, how should I train?

2017

Journal Article

Perspectives on postural control dysfunction to inform future research: a Delphi study for children with cerebral palsy

Dewar, Rosalee, Claus, Andrew P., Tucker, Kylie and Johnston, Leanne Marie (2017). Perspectives on postural control dysfunction to inform future research: a Delphi study for children with cerebral palsy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (3), 463-479. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.07.021

Perspectives on postural control dysfunction to inform future research: a Delphi study for children with cerebral palsy

2017

Journal Article

The foot orthoses versus hip eXercises (FOHX) trial for patellofemoral pain: a protocol for a randomized clinical trial to determine if foot mobility is associated with better outcomes from foot orthoses

Matthews, Mark, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Claus, Andrew, McPoil, Tom, Nee, Robert, Crossley, Kay, Kasza, Jessica, Paul, Sanjoy, Mellor, Rebecca and Vicenzino, Bill (2017). The foot orthoses versus hip eXercises (FOHX) trial for patellofemoral pain: a protocol for a randomized clinical trial to determine if foot mobility is associated with better outcomes from foot orthoses. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 10 (1) 5, 5. doi: 10.1186/s13047-017-0186-5

The foot orthoses versus hip eXercises (FOHX) trial for patellofemoral pain: a protocol for a randomized clinical trial to determine if foot mobility is associated with better outcomes from foot orthoses

2017

Conference Publication

Mechanical perturbation of spinal postural control with sudden axial load demonstrates different timing of trunk muscles in sitting versus standing

Young, A., Tucker, K., Verrel, J., Pounds, P. and Claus, A. (2017). Mechanical perturbation of spinal postural control with sudden axial load demonstrates different timing of trunk muscles in sitting versus standing. International Society of Biomechanics XXVI Congress, Brisbane / Brisbane Convention Centre, 23-27 July 2017.

Mechanical perturbation of spinal postural control with sudden axial load demonstrates different timing of trunk muscles in sitting versus standing

2017

Conference Publication

Assessment of the soft tissue artefact with surface measures for lumbar spinal motion using ultrasound imaging

Hu, E., Hodges, P. W. and Claus, A. P. (2017). Assessment of the soft tissue artefact with surface measures for lumbar spinal motion using ultrasound imaging. International Society of Biomechanics XXVI Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 23-27 July 2017.

Assessment of the soft tissue artefact with surface measures for lumbar spinal motion using ultrasound imaging

2016

Journal Article

A new method for sudden mechanical perturbation with axial load, to assess postural control in sitting and standing

Claus, Andrew P., Verrel, Julius, Pounds, Paul E. I., Shaw, Renee C., Brady, Niamh, Chew, Min T., Dekkers, Thomas A. and Hodges, Paul W. (2016). A new method for sudden mechanical perturbation with axial load, to assess postural control in sitting and standing. Journal of Biomechanics, 49 (7), 1141-1148. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.02.039

A new method for sudden mechanical perturbation with axial load, to assess postural control in sitting and standing

2016

Journal Article

Thoracic and lumbar posture behaviour in sitting tasks and standing: progressing the biomechanics from observations to measurements

Claus, Andrew P., Hides, Julie A., Moseley, G. Lorimer and Hodges, Paul W. (2016). Thoracic and lumbar posture behaviour in sitting tasks and standing: progressing the biomechanics from observations to measurements. Applied Ergonomics, 53, 161-168. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2015.09.006

Thoracic and lumbar posture behaviour in sitting tasks and standing: progressing the biomechanics from observations to measurements

2016

Conference Publication

Postural control in children with cerebral palsy: a Delphi consensus study on definitions, frameworks, assessments and interventions

Dewar, R., Claus, A., Tucker, K. and Johnston, L. (2016). Postural control in children with cerebral palsy: a Delphi consensus study on definitions, frameworks, assessments and interventions. 8th Biennial conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Adelaide, Australia, 30 March - 2 April 2016.

Postural control in children with cerebral palsy: a Delphi consensus study on definitions, frameworks, assessments and interventions

2015

Journal Article

Successful outcome from foot orthoses and exercises for patellofemoral pain predicted by static foot measurement – a case study

Matthews, M., Claus, A. and Vicenzino, B. (2015). Successful outcome from foot orthoses and exercises for patellofemoral pain predicted by static foot measurement – a case study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 19, e53-e54. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.12.504

Successful outcome from foot orthoses and exercises for patellofemoral pain predicted by static foot measurement – a case study

2015

Conference Publication

Clinical predictors of treatment success for patients with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review

Matthews, M., Claus, A. and Vicenzino, B. (2015). Clinical predictors of treatment success for patients with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review. Australian Physiotherapy Association, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-6 October 2015.

Clinical predictors of treatment success for patients with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review

2015

Conference Publication

Healthy athletes within normal weight range are susceptible to DVT: 5 case studies

Claus, A., Mellor, R. and McLean, R. (2015). Healthy athletes within normal weight range are susceptible to DVT: 5 case studies. Australian Physiotherapy Association, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-6 October 2015.

Healthy athletes within normal weight range are susceptible to DVT: 5 case studies

Funding

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2025
    Novel insights towards development of non-invasive predictors of progression for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A comprehensive examination of asymmetrical muscle morphology and function.
    SRS Research Grant
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Development of small nerve fibre pathology in chronic whiplash-associated disorder (RBWH Foundation Grant administered by MNHHS)
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    A randomised control trial comparing Foot Orthoses to Hip eXercises (FOHX trial) in patellofemoral pain: Does mid-foot mobility predict success to intervention with foot orthoses?
    VCG Holdings Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Insight into the motor adaptation to musculoskeletal pain
    RL Cooper Medical Research Foundation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Quantification of muscle mechanical properties by an innovative shear wave elastographic technique for basic and clinical science.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Understanding neuromuscular control of posture with axial compression, to prevent and manage spinal pathology
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2012
    UQ Category 1 Travel Award - Julius Verrel
    UQ Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research (Category 1)
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

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Media

Enquiries

Contact Dr Andrew Claus directly for media enquiries about:

  • Ergonomics of workplace pushing tasks
  • Human spinal posture
  • Low back pain
  • Muscles - activity and movement
  • Posture - spinal
  • Sitting posture
  • Spinal health

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