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Overview
Background
The research focuses on the evaluation and management of neck pain from a physical therapy perspective
The research in the Cervical Spine and Whiplash Research Unit in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has an applied clinical focus. Two models of neck pain are being investigated, idiopathic neck pain and neck pain following trauma. The research questions and investigates the possible physical and psychological processes underlying the pain and functional disturbances associated with neck disorders to better identify and quantify the impairments or disturbances in the sensory, muscle, sensorimotor and psychological systems.
Whiplash associated disorders
Processes associated with chronic whiplash associated disorders have been researched, identifying problems in the sensory, motor and postural control systems. A prospective study of prognostic indicators for whiplash from within 4 weeks of injury to recovery or chronicity (6 months post injury) identified sensory, motor and psychological processes associated with recovery and non recovery. A multicentre, international collaborative project is underway to test the sensitivity and specificity of these indicators. This research questions the current classification system for whiplash associated disorders. One RCT of management of chronic whiplash associated disorders has been completed. Currently an RCT is underway to test whether a pragmatic multi-professional management program for acute whiplash will lessen the incidence of transition to chronicity.
Cervicogenic headache
Research into cervicogenic headache has established the physical criteria which characterise cervicogenic headache. A specific pattern of articular and muscle impairment clearly identifies cervicogenic headache from other types of benign intermittent frequent headache with symptomatic overlap (eg tension-type headache and frequent migraine without aura). An RCT has been conducted to investigate the efficacy of physiotherapy treatment methods designed to address these impairments. Current research is investigating cervicogenic headache in the elderly.
Impairment in the neck muscle system and sensorimotor control
The nature of impairments in the cervical muscle system associated with neck pain is being researched. Impairments in the motor control of the deep and superficial neck muscles have been identified in cognitive, functional and automatic tasks. The changes appear to be generic reactions to neck pain syndromes regardless of aetiology. Two randomised controlled trials have been conducted testing the effectiveness of a specific exercise regime developed from this research. The possible physiological mechanisms underlying the effectives of different therapeutic exercise strategies are currently being researched to ensure best evidence-based practice in the field of therapeutic exercise for cervical disorders.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma, University of South Australia
- Masters (Coursework) of Physiotherapy Studies, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Australian College of Physiotherapists, Australian College of Physiotherapists
Works
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2016
Journal Article
International consensus on the most useful physical examination tests used by physiotherapists for patients with headache: a Delphi study
Luedtke, K., Boissonnault, W., Caspersen, N., Castien, R., Chaibi, A., Falla, D., Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C., Hall, T., Hirsvang, J. R., Horre, T., Hurley, D., Jull, G., Kroll, L. S., Madsen, B. K., Mallwitz, J., Miller, C., Schafer, B., Schottker-Koniger, T., Starke, W., von Piekartz, H., Watson, D., Westerhuis, P. and May, A. (2016). International consensus on the most useful physical examination tests used by physiotherapists for patients with headache: a Delphi study. Manual Therapy, 23, 17-24. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.02.010
2016
Journal Article
Physical therapist-delivered pain coping skills training and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: randomized controlled trial
Bennell, Kim L., Ahamed, Yasmin, Jull, Gwendolen, Bryant, Christina, Hunt, Michael A., Forbes, Andrew B., Kasza, Jessica, Akram, Muhammed, Metcalf, Ben, Harris, Anthony, Egerton, Thorleme, Kenardy, Justin A., Nicholas, Michael K. and Keefe, Francis J. (2016). Physical therapist-delivered pain coping skills training and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Care and Research, 68 (5), 590-602. doi: 10.1002/acr.22744
2016
Journal Article
Mechanical properties of the trapezius during scapular elevation in people with chronic whiplash associated disorders - A case-control ultrasound speckle tracking analysis
Landen Ludvigsson, Maria, Peterson, Gunnel, Jull, Gwendolen, Trygg, Johan and Peolsson, Anneli (2016). Mechanical properties of the trapezius during scapular elevation in people with chronic whiplash associated disorders - A case-control ultrasound speckle tracking analysis. Manual Therapy, 21, 177-182. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.07.009
2015
Journal Article
Morphological changes in the cervical muscles of women with chronic whiplash can be modified with exercise-A pilot study
O'leary, Shaun., Jull, Gwendolen., Van Wyk, Luke., Pedler, Ashely. and Elliott, James. (2015). Morphological changes in the cervical muscles of women with chronic whiplash can be modified with exercise-A pilot study. Muscle and Nerve, 52 (5), 772-779. doi: 10.1002/mus.24612
2015
Journal Article
Special issue: therapeutic exercise for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and function
Sogaard, Karen and Jull, Gwendolen (2015). Special issue: therapeutic exercise for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and function. Manual Therapy, 20 (5), 631-632. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.08.005
2015
Journal Article
Inter-and intra-tester reliability of a battery of cervical movement control dysfunction tests
Segarra, V., Duenas, L., Torres, R., Falla, D., Jull, G. and Lluch, E. (2015). Inter-and intra-tester reliability of a battery of cervical movement control dysfunction tests. Manual Therapy, 20 (4), 570-579. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.01.007
2015
Journal Article
Movement-based subgrouping in low back pain: synergy and divergence in approaches
Karayannis, N. V., Jull, G. A. and Hodges, P. W. (2015). Movement-based subgrouping in low back pain: synergy and divergence in approaches. Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 102 (2), 159-169. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.04.005
2015
Journal Article
Trial registration is required for any human intervention study
Jull, Gwendolen and Moore, Ann (2015). Trial registration is required for any human intervention study. Manual Therapy, 20 (3), 367-367. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.04.008
2015
Journal Article
Implementing a self-management intervention for people with a chronic compensable musculoskeletal injury in a workers compensation context: a process evaluation
Sheppard, Dianne M., Gargett, Susan, MacKenzie, Alison, Jull, Gwendolen, Johnston, Venerina, Strong, Jennifer, Battersby, Malcolm and Ellis, Niki (2015). Implementing a self-management intervention for people with a chronic compensable musculoskeletal injury in a workers compensation context: a process evaluation. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25 (2) 17, 412-422. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9551-4
2015
Journal Article
External validation of a clinical prediction rule to predict full recovery and ongoing moderate/severe disability following acute whiplash injury
Ritchie, Carrie, Hendrikz, John, Jull, Gwendolen, Elliott, James and Sterling, Michele (2015). External validation of a clinical prediction rule to predict full recovery and ongoing moderate/severe disability following acute whiplash injury. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 45 (4), 242-250. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2015.5642
2015
Journal Article
Time matters and so does communication - prioritising time with patients
Moore, Ann P. and Jull, Gwendolen (2015). Time matters and so does communication - prioritising time with patients. Manual Therapy, 20 (2), 227-227. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.03.001
2015
Journal Article
Preliminary evaluation of dorsal muscle activity during resisted cervical extension in patients with longstanding pain and disability following anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery
Peolsson, A., Peolsson, M., Jull, G., Lofstedt, T., Trygg, J. and O'Leary, S. (2015). Preliminary evaluation of dorsal muscle activity during resisted cervical extension in patients with longstanding pain and disability following anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery. Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 101 (1), 69-74. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.04.010
2015
Journal Article
Designing an online resource for people with low back pain: health-care provider perspectives
Nielsen, Mandy, Jull, Gwendolen and Hodges, Paul W. (2015). Designing an online resource for people with low back pain: health-care provider perspectives. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (2), 159-166. doi: 10.1071/PY14131
2015
Journal Article
An anniversary year
Moore, Ann and Jull, Gwendolen (2015). An anniversary year. Manual Therapy, 20 (1) 102229, 1-1. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.12.004
2015
Journal Article
Low pain catastrophization and disability predict successful outcome to radiofrequency neurotomy in individuals with chronic whiplash
Smith, Ashley D., Jull, Gwendolen A., Schneider, Geoffery M., Frizzell, Bevan, Hooper, Robert A. and Sterling, Michele M. (2015). Low pain catastrophization and disability predict successful outcome to radiofrequency neurotomy in individuals with chronic whiplash. Pain Practice, 16 (3), 311-319. doi: 10.1111/papr.12282
2015
Journal Article
Neck muscle function in violinists/violists with and without neck pain
Steinmetz, Anke, Claus, Andrew, Hodges, Paul W. and Jull, Gwendolen A. (2015). Neck muscle function in violinists/violists with and without neck pain. Clinical Rheumatology, 35 (4), 1045-1051. doi: 10.1007/s10067-015-3000-4
2015
Book Chapter
Cervical spine: idiopathic neck pain disorders
Jull, Gwendolen, Falla, Deborah, O'Leary, Shaun and McCarthy, Christopher (2015). Cervical spine: idiopathic neck pain disorders. Grieve's modern musculoskeletal physiotherapy. (pp. 410-422) edited by Gwendolen Jull, Ann Moore, Deborah Falla, Jeremy Lewis, Christopher McCarthy and Michele Sterling. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
2014
Journal Article
Can physical therapists deliver a pain coping skills program? An examination of training processes and outcomes
Bryant, Christina, Lewis, Prudence, Bennell, Kim L., Ahamed, Yasmin, Crough, Denae, Jull, Gwendolen A., Kenardy, Justin, Nicholas, Michael K. and Keefe, Francis J. (2014). Can physical therapists deliver a pain coping skills program? An examination of training processes and outcomes. Physical Therapy, 94 (10), 1443-1454. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130444
2014
Journal Article
Manual Therapy adopts mandatory reporting guidelines for publishing
Cook, Chad, Jull, Gwendolen and Moore, Ann (2014). Manual Therapy adopts mandatory reporting guidelines for publishing. Manual Therapy, 19 (5), 365-366. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.07.011
2014
Journal Article
Derivation of a clinical decision guide in the diagnosis of cervical facet joint pain
Schneider, Geoff M., Jull, Gwendolen, Thomas, Kenneth, Smith, Ashley, Emery, Carolyn, Faris, Peter, Cook, Chad, Frizzell, Bevan and Salo, Paul (2014). Derivation of a clinical decision guide in the diagnosis of cervical facet joint pain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95 (9), 1695-1701. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.02.026
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Neck pain in tension type headache and exploring cervical musculoskeletal and sensory features
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Julia Treleaven, Dr Lucy Thomas
Completed supervision
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The development, implementation and evaluation of a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Simulation Program
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Driving Difficulty and Performance in People with Chronic Whiplash
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Julia Treleaven
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Headache in the elderly: cervical musculoskeletal, sensory and psychological features
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Cervical Extensor Musculature in Persistent Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Relationship with Signs and Symptoms of Chronic WAD
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Graham Galloway
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Dizziness and unsteadiness in persistent whiplash associated disorder - The role of cervical afferent dysfunction
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Cyclic pneumatic soft tissue compression and fractures of the distal radius.
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
CERVICAL MUSCULOSKELETAL IMPAIRMENT IN FREQUENT INTERMITTENT HEADACHE
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
THE EFFICACY OF INTERNET BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PAIN, DISABILITY, AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT IN WHIPLASH ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DEEP CERVICAL FLEXOR MUSCLES IN NECK PAIN DISORDERS
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The Nature of Neck Pain in Migraine
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lucy Thomas, Dr Julia Treleaven
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Refining scapulothoracic kinematic measurement and characterising scapulothoracic resting posture in those with and without chronic non-specific neck pain.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Whiplash Associated Disorders: A Prospective Investigation of the Effects of Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy on Sensory, Motor and Psychological Features
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The Characterisation of Movement-Based Subgroups in Low Back Pain: An Investigation of Overlap, Motor Control and Psychological Considerations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Hodges
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The value of neurodynamic techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve-related neck and upper limb pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Physical and functional outcomes of total knee arthroplasty: a comparison of two surgical approaches
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Trevor Russell
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Prevention of back pain in nurses
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Hodges
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Somatosensory disturbances following whiplash injury: Relationship with signs and symptoms in both acute and chronic whiplash associated disorders (WAD)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Work-Related Neck Pain in Female Office Workers: A Psychosocial and Physiological Profile
Associate Advisor
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2006
Master Philosophy
THE EFFECT OF CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN ON THE SIZE AND ACTIVATION OF THE LUMBAR MULTIFIDUS MUSCLE
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF CRANIO-CERVICAL FLEXOR MUSCLE PERFORMANCE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
OPIOID AND NON-OPIOID ANALGESIA FOLLOWING SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bill Vicenzino
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- Cervicogenic headache
- Headache - physiotherapy for
- Muscle dysfunction
- Muscle dysfunction - physiotherapy
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- Physiotherapy - neck
- Therapeautic treatment for neck pain
- Whiplash - physiotherapy
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