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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

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57 works between 2004 and 2024

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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

2014

Journal Article

Manual handling: differences in perceived effort, success rate and kinematics between three different pushing techniques

Varcin, Lynn, Claus, Andrew, Van Den Hoorn, Wolbert and Hodges, Paul (2014). Manual handling: differences in perceived effort, success rate and kinematics between three different pushing techniques. Ergonomics, 58 (2), 268-277. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2014.970586

Manual handling: differences in perceived effort, success rate and kinematics between three different pushing techniques

2014

Journal Article

Two examples of "cuboid syndrome" with active bone pathology: why did manual therapy help?

Matthews, Mark Lewis Gordon and Claus, Andrew Philip (2014). Two examples of "cuboid syndrome" with active bone pathology: why did manual therapy help?. Manual Therapy, 19 (5), 494-498. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.11.007

Two examples of "cuboid syndrome" with active bone pathology: why did manual therapy help?

2013

Journal Article

Recruitment of Discrete Regions of the Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Is Changed in Specific Sitting Postures in Individuals With Recurrent Low Back Pain

Park, Rachel J., Tsao, Henry, Claus, Andrew, Cresswell, Andrew G. and Hodges, Paul W. (2013). Recruitment of Discrete Regions of the Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Is Changed in Specific Sitting Postures in Individuals With Recurrent Low Back Pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 43 (11), 833-840. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2013.4840

Recruitment of Discrete Regions of the Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Is Changed in Specific Sitting Postures in Individuals With Recurrent Low Back Pain

2013

Journal Article

Changes in regional activity of the psoas major and quadratus lumborum with voluntary trunk and hip tasks and different spinal curvatures in sitting

Park, Rachel J., Tsao, Henry, Claus, Andrew, Cresswell, Andrew G. and Hodges, Paul W. (2013). Changes in regional activity of the psoas major and quadratus lumborum with voluntary trunk and hip tasks and different spinal curvatures in sitting. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 43 (2), 74-82. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2013.4292

Changes in regional activity of the psoas major and quadratus lumborum with voluntary trunk and hip tasks and different spinal curvatures in sitting

2013

Conference Publication

Optimum biomechanics to reduce the slip risk in manual handling push tasks

Varcin-Coad, L., Claus, A., van den Hoorn, W. and Hodges, P. (2013). Optimum biomechanics to reduce the slip risk in manual handling push tasks. Australian Physiotherapy Association, Melbourne, Australia, 17-20 October 2013.

Optimum biomechanics to reduce the slip risk in manual handling push tasks

2013

Conference Publication

Do people who report low back pain with sitting, sit in a different posture to those without pain? An observational study

Chia KL, Claus AP and Hodges PW (2013). Do people who report low back pain with sitting, sit in a different posture to those without pain? An observational study. Australian Physiotherapy Association, Melbourne, Australia, 17-20 October 2013.

Do people who report low back pain with sitting, sit in a different posture to those without pain? An observational study

2011

Conference Publication

Changes in regional activity of the psoas major and quadratus lumborum with different trunk and hip tasks and spinal curvatures in sitting

Park, Rachel, Tsao, Henry, Claus, Andrew, Cresswell, Andrew and Hodges, Paul (2011). Changes in regional activity of the psoas major and quadratus lumborum with different trunk and hip tasks and spinal curvatures in sitting. XXIIIrd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Brussels, Belgium, 3-7 July 2011.

Changes in regional activity of the psoas major and quadratus lumborum with different trunk and hip tasks and spinal curvatures in sitting

2009

Journal Article

Is ‘ideal’ sitting posture real?: Measurement of spinal curves in four sitting postures

Claus, Andrew P., Hides, Julie A., Moseley, G. Lorimer and Hodges, Paul W. (2009). Is ‘ideal’ sitting posture real?: Measurement of spinal curves in four sitting postures. Manual Therapy, 14 (4), 404-408. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2008.06.001

Is ‘ideal’ sitting posture real?: Measurement of spinal curves in four sitting postures

2009

Journal Article

Different ways to balance the spine: Subtle changes in sagittal spinal curves affect regional muscle activity

Claus, Andrew P., Hides, Julie A., Moseley, G. Lorimer and Hodges, Paul W. (2009). Different ways to balance the spine: Subtle changes in sagittal spinal curves affect regional muscle activity. Spine, 34 (6), E208-E214. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181908ead

Different ways to balance the spine: Subtle changes in sagittal spinal curves affect regional muscle activity

2009

Conference Publication

Spinal posture in sitting: How do we sit and how should we sit?

Claus A, Hides J, Moseley L and Hodges P (2009). Spinal posture in sitting: How do we sit and how should we sit?. International Society for Postural and Gait Research, Bologna Italy, 25-29 June 2009. http://ispgr.silkstart.com/cpages/italy-2009-1:

Spinal posture in sitting: How do we sit and how should we sit?

2008

Other Outputs

Physiology of sitting

Claus, Andrew (2008). Physiology of sitting. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/179355

Physiology of sitting

2008

Journal Article

Sitting versus standing: Does the intradiscal pressure cause disc degeneration or low back pain?

Claus, Andrew, Hides, Julie, Moseley, G. Lorimer and Hodges, Paul (2008). Sitting versus standing: Does the intradiscal pressure cause disc degeneration or low back pain?. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 18 (4), 550-558. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2006.10.011

Sitting versus standing: Does the intradiscal pressure cause disc degeneration or low back pain?

2007

Conference Publication

Neutral lumbar spine posture in sitting: Examining spinal curves and muscle activity

Claus, Andrew P., Hides, Julie A., Moseley, G. Lorimer and Hodges, Paul W. (2007). Neutral lumbar spine posture in sitting: Examining spinal curves and muscle activity. World Confederation for Physical Therapy 15th International Conference, 2007, Vancouver, Canada, June 2-6, 2007. London, UK: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0031-9406(07)60001-7

Neutral lumbar spine posture in sitting: Examining spinal curves and muscle activity

2007

Conference Publication

Spinal postures in sitting: Can researchers and subjects differentiate postures at lumbar and thoraco-lumbar regions?

Claus, A., Hides, J., Moseley, L. and Hodges, P. (2007). Spinal postures in sitting: Can researchers and subjects differentiate postures at lumbar and thoraco-lumbar regions?. ISPGR 18th International Conference, Burlington, USA, 14-18 July 2007. ISPGR.

Spinal postures in sitting: Can researchers and subjects differentiate postures at lumbar and thoraco-lumbar regions?

2004

Conference Publication

Differential Activation of Lumbar Multifidus with Cognitive Contraction and Upright Postures: A Multifidus Manifesto

Claus, Andrew, Hides, Julie, Moseley, G. Lorimer and Kippers, Vaughan (2004). Differential Activation of Lumbar Multifidus with Cognitive Contraction and Upright Postures: A Multifidus Manifesto. The University of Queensland School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Postgraduate Research Conference Day, Emmanuel College, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Qld., 14 July 2004. St. Lucia, Qld.: The University of Queensland.

Differential Activation of Lumbar Multifidus with Cognitive Contraction and Upright Postures: A Multifidus Manifesto

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

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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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