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June 2019

School of Physiotherapy & Exercise Science

Message from the

Acting Head of School

Semester 1 has flown by and whilst the teaching has paused for a brief

period of time, there is a great deal of activity that is still occurring

throughout July.

A large contingent of students and some of our staff have headed off

for international placements in various places through either the

Faculty's Go Global program or the School based equivalent programs.

This included groups of physiotherapy students headed to China, Laos

and Nepal as well as a group of our very first postgraduate Clinical

Exercise Physiology students. We will endeavour to bring you some

stories of their placement experiences in our next newsletter.

We bid a sad farewell to our previous Head of School Professor Keith

Hill last week as he returns to Melbourne for an exciting new position

at Monash University, and be closer to family. We will be maintaining

our relationship with Keith through an adjunct appointment. In less

than two weeks we will be welcoming our new Head of School,

Professor Linda Woodhouse.

As this will be my last newsletter during this extended period as Acting

Head of School, I would like to thank the members of the School

Executive for their support of me through this period. In particular I'd

like to highlight the assistance of Kathy Briffa and Janet Hutson who

have made my job so much easier. I hope you enjoy reading about the

many activities of the school over the last few months.

Peter Gardner

CONTACT:

Department:

School of Physiotherapy and

Exercise Science

Address: Building 408, Level 3

Kent Street, Bentley, WA 6102

Postal address:

GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845

Tel: +61 8 9266 4644

Fax: +61 8 9266 3699

Email:

reception@physio.curtin.edu.au

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NEWSLETTER

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Professor Linda Woodhouse — New Head of School

Linda Woodhouse is due to start her new role on 15 July. As part of her location from

Canada, Linda spent a week in Perth in May and was able to meet many of the School staff at

an informal lunch on 29 May. We look forward to Linda officially joining the School in July,

and bringing you a bit more information about our new Head of School in our September

issue.

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STAFF NEWS

Departing Staff

John Curtin Distinguished

Professor Keith Hill

Keith Hill returned to the school

on 1 May in the role of a Research

Academic for a brief period until he

left Curtin on 28 June.

Since April 2018, Keith has held the position of Acting

Deputy PVC in the Faculty of Health Sciences and in

July takes on the role as Director of a new research

Institute at Monash University, Melbourne (Centre for

Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living). This

new role aligns with his plans of transitioning to a

research only role and leading impactful activity to

achieve more in the area of ageing

During his tenure as Head of School, there have been

some major changes undertaken within Curtin and the

School, including Academic Reshaping and eQUIP,

Faculty Reshaping, two major new courses in ESRS and

Clinical Exercise Physiology, two School Reviews and

numerous accreditation visits. Under Keith’s leadership

the School has seen a rapid expansion of student

numbers and research productivity and the school has

built a tremendous reputation both within the university

and amongst the broader community as a high quality

well-functioning school.

It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work

with Keith and, with his ongoing research activity and

Adjunct role with Curtin, we are pleased to be able to

continue our association.

We wish Keith and Pek all the best with their move back

to Melbourne.

New Staff

Earlier in the semester, two of our Continence and

Women’s Health Physiotherapy Academics resigned.

Emma Boucher and Lara Stockil. were both offered

permanent clinical positions in hospitals and we will

certainly miss them both. After receiving a number of

really good applications, we’re pleased to welcome:

Emma Wise. Emma started on 15

May and comes to us with a great

deal of clinical experience working

as a CWH Physiotherapist in both

the public and private sector, most

recently as Senior Physiotherapist at

Osborne Park Hospital. She also has

a reasonable amount of experience in

clinical supervision (with the School)

particularly in the postgraduate course. Emma also

completed her postgraduate CWH Clinical Masters with

us so we’re very happy to welcome her back.

Georgia Sudlow. On 3 June,

Georgia started her short term

contract (as parental leave cover

for Chloe Serrao). Primarily she

will be responsible for subject

coordination and teaching the

Gender Health Issues subject

within Lifespan Health Science in

the undergraduate/GEM Physio-

therapy courses. Georgia will work closely with Bev

Jepson who is coordinating Lifespan Health Science in

Semester two. Georgia also completed her Clinical

Masters in CWH with us a while ago and has, in the

past, been engaged in clinical supervision and small

amounts of teaching with the School under a sessional

contract.

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KEITH HILL, HEAD OF SCHOOL—FAREWELL EVENT

Keith may have been the

guest of honour, but

Neave, pretty in fairy

pink, stole the show!

Staff, industry partners and colleagues turned up on Tuesday, 25 June to say farewell to Keith and Pek

before they head back to Melbourne. The event was a great opportunity to get a photo of five previous

Heads (and Acting Heads) of School - centre photo: Tony Wright, Peter Gardner, Keith Hill, Sara Carroll

and Lance Twomey. Our very best wishes to Keith and Pek.

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The Honorable Steve Irons MP (4th from right) and University

staff and external stakeholders at the Centre announcement

IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Dementia Centre of Excellence to be built at Curtin University

In the April Federal budget, it was announced that a Dementia Centre of Excellence would be built at Curtin

University, with $10 million of infrastructure funding for building constructionand funding from Curtin University

to support the fit-out and activity of the Centre.

The proposal for the Centre was developed by Professor Keith Hill, in part based on a model proposed eight years

ago as a joint project between Curtin University and Alzheimer’s WA, which did not proceed. The new proposal

aims to provide opportunities for

(1) authentic learning opportunities for Curtin students in understanding dementia and better care, support and

interaction with people with dementia and their caregivers;

(2) Additional training programs (developed and delivered) for the health and care workforce in community,

hospital and residential care settings (complementing other existing programs);

(3) an avenue for support and training for carers of people living with dementia, to ensure the best level of

informal and formal care;

(4) avenues to support uptake of lifestyle interventions by older Western Australians that may minimise risk or

slow progression of dementia (for example, physical activity programs, brain training programs); and

(5) a platform for an integrated research program focussed on improved approaches to health and independence

for people living with dementia and their carers, and to effectively translate research findings to change

practice in health and care provision for people with dementia.

The Centre funding was formally announced by the Hon Steve Irons MP at a small ceremony at Curtin University on

Thursday, 11 April.

John Curtin Distinguished Professors

In December, we reported that Professor Peter O’Sullivan and

Professor Keith Hill had been awarded the highest honour in

the university, The John Curtin Distinguished Professor.

Keith and Peter (left and right of photo) were recognised for

their significant and sustained contribution to the University by

the VC Deborah Terry at the JCDP Awards Dinner, held at

Curtin’s St Georges Terrace premises on Wednesday, 29 May.

Congratulations again to Keith and Peter.

One of the guests at the

Centre announcement was

Yulisna Mutia Sari, who

recently commenced her

PhD at Curtin, which will

evaluate dementia care in

Indonesia (with supervisors

Dr Elissa Burton and

Professor Keith Hill)

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GOOD NEWS—STAFF AND STUDENT

Rocky Bay Scholarship

Bodie Logan

In March we reported that Bodie Logan had been awarded

The Rocky Bay Scholarship to complete his fourth year in the

the Physiotherapy course. As part of this award, Bodie was

asked to deliver a short presentation at the Rocky Bay Loyalty

and Star Awards on how the scholarship is anticipated to

make a difference to his final year.

Thanks to Kate Smith who also attended the presentation on Tuesday, 16 April as the

School representative and to support Bodie at this important event. Congratulations again Bodie!

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New international PhD students

Three new international PhD students commenced at the School in

early 2019 with Professor Keith Hill, Dr Elissa Burton, and Dr Bea

de Oliveira as supervisors.

The three students (Aileen Scully – Singapore, Michelle Ng –

Singapore, and Yulisna Mutia Sari – Indonesia) have become good

friends as they embark on their PhD studies, and have coined the

nickname of the “three musketeers”. Their projects are:

Aileen Scully – Improving assessment of freezing of gait,

gait, and balance in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Supervisors – Keith Hill, Bea de Oliveira, with external

supervisors Ross Clark, Dawn Tan and Yong Hao Pua.

Michelle Ng – Improving health and well-being of older

people through participation in the use of Seniors Exercise Parks.

Supervisors – Keith Hill and Elissa Burton.

Yulisna Mutia Sari — Effects and experiences of delivering an exercise

program to people living with dementia in the community in Indonesia.

Supervisors – Keith Hill and Elissa Burton.

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Tiffany Grisbrook

Another baby joins the School family

It's another girl! Hallie Dee Dojkovski arrived on Monday,

15 April weighing 3.18 kg and, as you can see, her two big

sisters are absolutely smitten!

Congratulations Tiffany and Michael.

Yulisna, Keith, Aileen and Michelle

Paisley and Saylor

with their little sister

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINIC

What’s on in the Gym in Building 404?

By Kathryn Malley and John Watson

Tucked away in the Health and Wellness Centre of Building 404 is our own hidden gem – our gym! The gym is

critical to providing a comprehensive service as part of both our Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy Clinics.

Our Exercise Physiology Team provide specialised classes and individual assessments three days per week,

including for cardiac rehabilitation, chronic disease management and cancer recovery. These busy classes have over

3,500 attendances each year and the varied clientele provide great learning opportunities for our Exercise Science

and the new MCEP students.

The gym space is also a key resource for the Physiotherapy Clinic, supporting exercise rehabilitation for conditions

including ankle sprains, hamstring strains, patellofemoral pain, ACL rehabilitation, lower limb tendinopathies and

RCR shoulder pain. The wide array of aerobic equipment, free weights, resistance machines and balance

proprioceptive equipment ensures that patients can receive a varied and stimulating exercise program. The under-

graduate and GEM students on placements are strongly encouraged to use the facility in line with the new Best

Practice Recommendations for Care in Musculoskeletal Pain to “provide management addressing physical activity

and/or exercise”. This includes exercises to target specific areas of deconditioning (consistent with classification in

the Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework) or for general aerobic activity and lifestyle change.

The clinic has recently started receiving referrals from the Curtin Health Centre’s Psychiatrist to provide supervised

exercise programs for those with complex mental health conditions. The students have enjoyed the challenge of these

new referral types and adherence has been high for the patients that have commenced their program. The clinic also

has a small number of ongoing clients with physical and intellectual disabilities, and the gym space provides them

with varied exercise options.

Of course, the clinic also has the massage service, which is located

in building 404, providing relaxation massages on Wednesday

mornings and Friday afternoons for only $15 for 30 minutes. Just

contact our friendly team on 9266 1717 to make an appointment .

These classes and services are available to everyone, staff included

and we hope you will promote the great resources at our disposal

to referrers.

Some of the clients being

supervised in the gym.

Suzanne Gibson and Pamela Winskell

are part of the team at the Clinic

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STUDENT NEWS

MCEP Clinical Supervisor Afternoon Tea

By Tanya Blee

On Thursday, 16 May the MCEP students hosted the inaugural Clinical Supervisors Afternoon Tea. As the MCEP

students are about to embark on their clinical placements, this event was held for them to get to know their Clinical

Supervisors in an informal way, ask questions about their impending placements and understand the expectations of

their supervisors.

Each student has been allocated up to five clinical placements throughout the course. The event was well attended by

industry, representing 16 different Exercise Physiology clinics, and the students were able to meet at least three or

four of their future supervisors. Whilst the students at first were initially quite reserved about introducing them-

selves, this was quickly overcome by the eagerness of the supervisors to get to know the students and learn

about what they have done so far within the course. The event was a huge success with both the students and the

supervisors feeling at ease about what can be a very daunting experience.

Feedback from supervisors about the event included:

“I really love how tight knit this team looks and how genuinely interested they are. Great to see. Can’t wait to work

closely with them soon.” Mathew Maiolo, Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation

“Thank you for having me! Was great to meet the students, love the concept and I hope they now feel more at ease for

commencing their prac!” Danielle Sandvik, ProFit Rehabilitation

“Was good to come down and meet the students. Both Julie and Karl really impressed me with their enthusiasm and

interest in our prac placement and you can tell they had previously thought about what questions they would like to

ask and discuss with me. So I really appreciated that and look forward to having them come on board.”

Stephen Hunt, Richmond Wellbeing

“It was our pleasure to come down and meet the students. Thank you very much for having us. Eleisha and I are

looking forward to having Olivia and Hif for their placements.” Aaron Franse, Curtin Stadium

“Was great to see the students enthusiasm to start their practicum and I look forward to them beginning with us.”

Cameron Durack, Activate Life Rehabilitation

“The students coming in future blocks appeared to have good communication and interpersonal skills so I look

forward to having them here.” Kim Dutkowski, Cockburn Integrated Health

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STUDENT NEWS

Clinical Placement — The Students Perspective

Clinical Placement is an integral part of the Physiotherapy course. It provides students the opportunity to put

into practice all the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their degree and to prepare them for their

future career. Several of the 4th year students gave up their time to attend some second year physiotherapy tutorials

and share their experiences from clinical practice. Below a couple of our students have shared some thoughts from

their clinical placements. This, and many more words of wisdom were shared with our second year students who

loved to hear about “real life physiotherapy”. Page 9 shows the impact and impression our students make on their

patients

Danielle Stoch wrote:

"I have been on two placements so far this year, both of which have been invaluable experiences. I have experienced

both a private practice musculoskeletal setting and a public hospital on a general medical ward, which has really

allowed me to experience first-hand both possible settings. Over the five weeks of the placements, I saw a huge

growth in my confidence in interacting with patients and other health allied health members. I have really enjoyed

the sense of responsibility of managing a case load relatively independently and even more so receiving first hand

positive feedback from my patients has been motivating and rewarding. When speaking to the second year students

about our experiences, it really struck me how far we have come since being in their shoes! Effective communication

has become second nature and a huge part of being an effective student on placement. I feel ever so grateful for the

excellent teaching and supervision we have received to get us to this point in our degree! I look forward to travelling

to Cambodia in late June to take part in a go global interprofessional placement in a paediatric setting"

Russell Matthews wrote:

“I really enjoyed my placement at Perth Children’s Hospital earlier this year. I was in the area of Spinal

Rehabilitation and had experience with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy as well as other conditions affecting

infants and children. Assessing children is very different to assessing adults and I gained knowledge on this

placement regarding this. With infants the use of specific toys and different play positions is useful, while obstacle

courses and facilitated play was needed for older children, which I found very interesting and fun. As well as this, I

was inspired and amazed at how well many of the patients responded to their disorder. Some children worked

extremely hard in their rehab and had a very good attitude towards doing as much as they could physically and

enjoy their life. If patients can do this, it is something we should all strive towards.”

Left: 4th year students Jordan Trunfio and Russell Matthews

acting as patients for the 2nd year students.

Below: Jordan Trunfio and Russell Matthews (Standing)

L-R: Jessica Gregor, Daniella Stoch, Danica Pergoliti, Tom Hicks

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STUDENT PLACEMENT AT PCH

Below is a copy of a post on the Perth Children’s Hospital Facebook page in April:

Rowan and his support crew;

The dashing groom and his

beautiful bride

Aikom and Russell during a

rehabilitation session

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Left Keith Hill with Marie-Louise

Bird from University of Tasmania

and Bea Oliveira at a social function

Alison Thorpe with Declan

Norris ***

CONFERENCE NEWS AND INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS

WCPT - Geneva, Switzerland

By Beatriz Oliveira

The World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress was held from 10 to 13 May in

Geneva, Switzerland. It was a busy Congress and Curtin University was well represented by

staff members who participated in several different platforms.

Keith Hill, along with other leading international experts, was an invited speaker at

the focussed symposium on “Falls Around the World”. The focussed symposia were

streamed, and are available for viewing at https://www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/livestream The Pain and Pain Management session was chaired by

Peter O’Sullivan who, together with Jeremy Lewis from

the UK, also attracted a great deal of attention with their

professional seminar on “Reframing Care for Persistent

Musculoskeletal Pain”. Beatriz Oliveira and Linda Spencer

delivered key messages of their research on the Rapid 5

Platform — “Illness perception of people with hip pain,

and upper back pain” and “Clinical assessment of thoracic

kyphosis”, respectively, and Alison Thorpe presented

“Psychological functioning in people undergoing rotator

cuff surgery” on a Classic Platform. Tony Wright, Kathy

Briffa and Linda Spencer were also involved with the

Poster Presentation sessions.

Overall, it was a great experience to participate in this

large scale event, learn more about the advances in our

profession and share our enthusiasm for our profession

with thousands of other physiotherapists from all over the

world.

Alison Thorpe with physio-

therapists from Cambodia. **

and below presenting her PhD

* Plaiwan Suttanon has previously visited Curtin and

presented in a symposia on global falls prevention

with Keith.

** Alison met Huoth Chantheng and Song Sit as the

Coordinators of the Curtin Physio Abroad student

placement in Cambodia that she supervised some

years ago. Both Chantheng and Song Sit have visited

Curtin and attended the Manual Concepts course in

recent years.

*** Declan Norris completed his Post Graduate Sports

Physio Masters at Curtin in 2014 and is currently

living in Canada.

Keith Hill with Plaiwan

Suttanon from Thailand

and an exercise scientist,

Sudarat Apibantaveesakul,

Thammasat University in

Thailand *

Below: Linda Spencer

Some of landmarks in

downtown Geneva and

a fondue enjoyed by the

group

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Bellarmine Physical Therapy Study Tour to Curtin School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science

By John Owens

May 2019 marked the 16th year of Bellarmine University Physical Therapy students being guests of the School

of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Curtin. This years’ group was supervised by Bellarmine faculty

member Dr Norman Ayotte and consisted of seven students preparing to enter their second and third year of the

Bellarmine Physical therapy program.

The group arrived at their accommodation to be greeted by a Welcome Package of Australiana foods and snacks,

provided by Curtin Physiotherapy and Exercise Science staff. Their first morning in Perth started with a brisk walk

to the Causeway to collect push bikes, that were to be their main mode of transport from Como to Curtin, as well

explore the cycle-ways along the river.

The first day of their academic program saw the Bellarmine students being given an overview of Curtin University,

and an outline of the history and course structure of Physiotherapy at Curtin. Thankyou to Caroline Yates from

Public Health, whose presentation on Australian Health Care Systems, prompted many questions relating to the

standing of Physiotherapy within the private and Public health care systems. PhD students, Tara Binnie and Danica

Hendry demonstrated how they use motion analysis and force platforms within their respective research on knee

osteoarthritis and ballet dancers.

Bellarmine students attended scheduled teaching lectures and labs across 1st year to 3rd year units – a popular

attraction was the anatomy lab, with many requests for more time and access to the learning resources available. All

students rotated through the on-campus student clinic and very much appreciated the guidance given by the student

clinical supervisors.

Each of the seven students received an introduction to Australian Physiotherapy private practice through the

generous time commitment of private practitioners who allowed a Bellarmine student to shadow them for a day.

The School would like to thank Precision Physiotherapy, Embody Physiotherapy, Orthology Physiotherapy,

Star Physiotherapy, Leeming Physiotherapy, South Perth Physiotherapy, and Pain Options for their support of

this study program. All feedback from the students was very positive.

The last week culminated in a full mornings’ tour of the Perth Children Hospital and the Telethon Kids Institute

arranged by Professor Graham Hall (School staff member, Deputy Director of Telethon Kids Institute, and Head,

Children's Lung Health team at the Telethon Kids Institute). This included a tour of the physiotherapy facilities,

conducted by Senior physiotherapist Julian Graciet, and was followed by a discussion with Dr Jenny Downs (School

staff member; and Associate Professor and Head of Child Disability Health and Wellbeing at the Telethon Kids

Institute) on the possibilities of research within Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy.

Left to right: Dr Jenny Downs,

Logan Mueth, Dr Norm Ayotte,

Megan Gibson, Brandi Miller,

Emma Creel, Kellen Russell,

Emily Bleyer, Andrew Ford,

Professor Graham Hall

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The students big day

out with our friendly

Australian wildlife.

Left to right: Logan Mueth, Andrew Ford,

Brandi Miller, Megan Gibson, Kellen Russell,

Emma Creel, Emily Bleyer, Dr Norm Ayotte

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Bellarmine Physical Therapy Study Tour to Curtin School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science

Continued

During their visit, Dr Norman Ayotte provided a presentation at the School Staff Meeting on 29 May. He provided

great insight into examination and assessment processes at Bellarmine University.

Their cultural program included

Sailing as guests of the South Perth Yacht Club

and being presented with a SPYC pennants.

A night tour of Fremantle Prison.

Wading in the ocean and collecting sea shells at

Cottesloe beach.

Seeing a wild echidna in Jarrahdale

Getting up close and personal with koalas and

kangaroos at Caversham

Finishing off with the excitement of a Dockers

one point win over the Brisbane Bears!

My thanks to Mikalya McKinlay and Sophie Thompson, members of the “2018 Curtin to Bellarmine Alumni”, for

assisting in the cultural aspects of the Bellarmine to Curtin 2019 program.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Peter Simpson, Christiane Greeve, Kyan Jones, Tracy

Redwood, Sophie Wilkinson (Second Secretary of

the Australian Embassy) Karen Richards, Malaivieng

Viengvilay (Diana) Program Officer (Human Resource Development), Eden Harkness, Sian Lucas and Daniel Bourke.

Leon Straker with Dr Michael Moseley

(British, television journalist, producer and

presenter with the BBC), Professor Desiree

Silva (Head of the ORIGINS Project) and

Dr Clare Moseley (GP, parenting expert and

columnist for the UK Telegraph newspaper)

John Curtin Distinguished Professor Leon Straker

Presentation at Perth Children’s Hospital Seminar

A seminar on ‘Giving our children the best start’ was organised to celebrate one year since the opening of the Perth

Children’s Hospital.

International health television presenter Dr Michael Moseley presented on the importance of the gut microbiome for

a wide range of physical and mental health conditions, and how diet in particular, but also exercise, was important to

creating a healthy gut.

Dr Clare Moseley presented an online parenting course she has developed to aid parents, which focusses on

providing love and limits.

Professor Desiree Silva presented the vision for the ORIGINS project, to be a basis for intervention studies to

inform child health.

Professor Leon Straker presented on the current conflicting guidelines from national (Federal education and

health departments) and international agencies (WHO, UN) on screen use by children and outlined the research he

and his team, including postdoc researcher

Dr Juliana Zabatiero, are doing to provide

high quality evidence to reduce the

dilemma of conflicting guidelines, for

parents and all professionals interested in

supporting children to thrive.

New Colombo Plan— Physiotherapy Abroad—Laos

On Friday, 21 June Dr Karen Richards and Tracy Redwood set off to Laos with six of our physiotherapy students to

commence a Teaching practicum / clinical placement, under the Physiotherapy Abroad program managed by Peter

Robinson. On their first day they visited The Centre for Medical Rehabilitation and the following day the Mittaphab

and Mohosot hospitals - some the facilities that they will spend time at during their placement.

This photo was taken at the Australian Embassy

in Vientiane, after Peter received an invitation from

the Embassy staff for the group to visit before they

embark on the placement. New Colombo Plan

(NCP) funding supports the placement and is an

invaluable opportunity extended to students by

the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

(DFAT). Look out for a full report on their trip and

experience in our September issue.

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Professor Helen Slater

Endometriosis Research

Professor Helen Slater is the Chief Investigator on a grant collaboration through

the University of Adelaide. The School will receive some funding from the $1.2 million

grant for community led endometriosis research and support.

This project was developed by the Australian endometriosis advocacy groups, clinicians,

researchers and health care providers. With additional support from Jean Hailes for

Women's Health, the funding for this project will total $1.2 million over three years.

The project is to develop an online platform that will improve life for girls and women living with endometriosis

through awareness and education. It will build a better understanding of what works and how others can benefit

from their experience as well as access to information, resources and engagement with research.

The Robinson Research Institute is leading the project and will include a wide range of research disciplines including

health informatics, biomedical and clinical research expertise. It will also link into local support networks, active

clinical trials and new research opportunities. Congratulations to Helen on this excellent news.

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RESEARCH GRANT SUCCESS

Professor Brigitte Tampin

Research Grants in Germany

Professor Brigitte Tampin and her colleagues and collaborators at Hochschule Osnabrueck, were successful in

obtaining a EUR 1,233.709 European Regional Development Fund grant to expand research infrastructure at the

Hochschule. This allowed the purchase and set up of a quantitative sensory testing (QST) laboratory, equivalent to

the QST lab Brigitte has set up at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and will facilitate future multi-centre research trials.

Brigitte also received a EUR 34,618 grant from the Hochschule Osnabrueck, University

of Applied Sciences, for “Somatosensorische Profile der Nacken-Armregion: Grundlage

zur Schmerzanalyse musik-assoziierter Nacken-Armschmerzen“ (Somatosensory profiles

of the neck-arm region: Foundation for analysis of musician-associated neck-arm pain).

The project is set out to obtain age,-gender,- and body region dependent QST reference

data of the upper limb. This data will be used to validate sensory nerve fibre dysfunction

in people with neck-arm pain. The upper limb reference data base will ultimately

complement the reference database of the German Research Network on Neuropathic

Pain, which is used by international clinicians and researchers.

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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Articles published from April to June by Staff and Adjuncts

Waller R, Smith A, Slater H, O'Sullivan P, Beales D, McVeigh J, Straker L. Associations of physical activity or

sedentary behaviour with pain sensitivity in young adults of the Raine Study, Scandinavian Journal o f Pain.

10.1515/sjpain-2019-0038

Restoux LJ, Dasariraju SR, Ackerman IN, Van Doornum S, Romero L, Briggs AM. A systematic review of the impact of

inflammatory arthritis on intimate relationships and sexual function., Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 10.1002/acr.23857

Palsson TS, Travers MJ, Rafn T, Ingemann-Molden S, Caneiro JP, Christensen SW. The use of posture-correcting

shirts for managing musculoskeletal pain is not supported by current evidence - A scoping review of the literature,

Scandinavian Journal of Pain. 10.1515/sjpain-2019-0005

Hardcastle SJ, Hince D, Jiménez-Castuera R, Boyle T, Cavalheri V, Makin G, Tan P, Salfinger S, Tan J, Mohan GR,

Levitt M, Cohen PA, Saunders C, Platell C. Promoting physical activity in regional and remote cancer survivors

(PPARCS) using wearables and health coaching: Randomised controlled trial protocol, BMJ Open 9(5)

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028369

Coenen P, Van Der Molen HF, Burdorf A, Huysmans MA, Straker L, Frings-Dresen MHW, Van Der Beek AJ.

Associations of screen work with neck and upper extremity symptoms: A systematic review with meta-analysis,

Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 10.1136/oemed-2018-105553

de Jong LD, Lavender AP, Wortham C, Skelton DA, Haines TP, Hill A-M. Exploring purpose-designed audio-

visual falls prevention messages on older people's capability and motivation to prevent falls.,

Health Soc Care Community. 10.1111/hsc.12747

Ho P, Bulsara M, Downs J, Patman S, Bulsara C, Hill AM. Incidence and prevalence of falls in adults with intellectual

disability living in the community: a systematic review, JBI database o f systematic reviews and implementation

reports 17(3) Pages 390-413 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003798

Stahlhut M, Esbensen BA, Larsen JL, Bisgaard AM, Downs J, Nordmark E. Facilitators and Barriers of Participation

in “Uptime” Activities in Girls and Women With Rett Syndrome: Perspectives From Parents and Professionals,

Qualitative Health Research 29(4) Pages 609-619 10.1177/1049732318803358

Strugnell A, Leonard H, Epstein A, Downs J. Using directed-content analysis to identify a framework for understand-

ing quality of life in adults with Rett syndrome, Disability and Rehabilitation. 10.1080/09638288.2019.1610801

Abdullahi I, Wong K, Bebbington K, Mutch R, de Klerk N, Cherian S, Downs J, Leonard H, Glasson EJ. Diagnosis of

Autism Spectrum Disorder According to Maternal-Race Ethnicity and Country of Birth: A Register-Based Study., J

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Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study, Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication o f the

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Waller MC, Kerr DA, Binnie MJ, Eaton E, Wood C, Stenvers T, Gucciardi DF, Goodman C, Ducker KJ. Supplement

Use and Behaviors of Athletes Affiliated With an Australian State-Based Sports Institute.,

Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. Pages 1-8 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0336

Boardley ID, Smith AL, Ntoumanis N, Gucciardi DF, Harris TS. Perceptions of Coach Doping Confrontation Efficacy

and Athlete Susceptibility to Intentional and Inadvertent Doping., Scand J Med Sci Sports. 10.1111/sms.13489

Tan JK, Banton G, Minutillo C, Hall GL, Wilson A, Murray C, Nathan EA, Verheggen M, Ramsay J, Samnakay N,

Dickinson J. Long-term medical and psychosocial outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors,

Archives of Disease in Childhood. 10.1136/archdischild-2018-316091

Evans DJ, Schultz A, Verheggen M, Hall GL, Simpson SJ. Identifying pediatric lung disease: A comparison of forced

oscillation technique outcomes., Pediatr Pulmonol. 10.1002/ppul.24286

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Franklin P, Tan M, Hemy N, Hall GL. Maternal exposure to indoor air pollution and birth outcomes, International

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Mobilization With Leg Movement in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy—A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled

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OPEN DAY

SUNDAY, 21 July 2018

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Dr Angela Spence

Should we max our heart

rate during exercise? Article in The Epoch Times on 6 May

We know exercise makes hearts

more efficient and when you

exercise at your highest intensity, your heart will reach

maximal heart rate - the fastest rate it is capable of

beating. Is exercising at this rate safe?

You can read the article in full, and work out your

maximal heart rate, on: The Epoch Times

John Curtin Distinguished

Professor Leon Straker

Health Check: What’s the

best way to sit? Articles in Big News Network, Daily

Mail UK, Sunday Tribune (South Africa)

and The Conversation on 3 and 10 June

Most people will be surprised to learn there is more

than one way of sitting that is considered “good

posture” and different ways of sitting place different

stresses on our bodies.

With the amount time many of us spend sitting, there

are a few things we should consider. You can read the

article in full on The Conversation Daily Mail UK Big News Network Sunday Tribune (South Africa)

John Curtin Distinguished

Professor Peter O’Sullivan

Hit the off switch Article in Women’s Health UK

on 5 June

Could it be that the flawless posture

you try to continually maintain is

fatiguing your muscles and leading to muscle stiffness?

Is it possible that slouching and letting it all hang out

relaxes muscles and could be as important as building

or strengthening them?

Read about this new research on Women’s Health UK

MEDIA

Dr Carly Brade and

Dr Angela Spence

What should our maximum

heart rate be during exercise? Articles in The Conversation, ABC News,

VIW Magazine and Neraca (Indonesia)

and across USA during April

Our hearts become more efficient when we exercise often.

But how do you determine what is your optimal heart

rate when exercising and do you have to exercise at your

maximal heart rate at every workout session?

Read the article in full, and calculate your maximal heart

rate on: The Conversation VIW Magazine ABC News Neraca (Indonesia)

Associate Professor

Andrew Briggs

Inflammatory arthritis has

significant impact on sex life Articles in the UrekAlert!, New Medical,

MedPage Today,Wiley Newsroom,

BrightSurf, Bezinga, WebWire on 3 April

Andrew is the senior author of a published study that

found links between inflammatory arthritis and impacts

on sexual function for both men and women.

You can read the article in full on: Wiley Newsroom MedPage Today MedPage Today BrightSurf EurekAlert!

Dr Andrew Lavender

Health Check: how to start

exercising if you’re out of shape Articles in The Conversation, Nine, Sunday

Tribune (South Africa) and VIW Magazine

in April and May

If you’ve had a health scare or just

decided its time to get of the couch and get fit or lose

weight, how do you find the time and motivation to get

started?

You can read the article in full on: The Conversation VIW Magazine Sunday Tribune (South Africa) Nine.com.au

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MEDIA, INNOVATIVATION & RECREATIONAL RESEARCH

School Recreational Research Project

School researchers have again shown their commitment to

the cause in rating the new chocolate flavours released in

May. The results are in and, based only on the favourite

flavour (rated 1) by all participants (diagram one), Scotch

Finger is the clear winner, being the number one choice for

most participants.

However, when all ratings are considered for all flavours,

the result is far from cut and dry. As you can see (diagram

two) Wagon Wheel, Jatz Cracker and Ginger Nut are on

par in the popularity stakes, with Scotch Finger retaining a

slight advantage as favourite and Iced Vovo marginally

less popular than the rest.

The results for this project appear to more controversial

than previous studies conducted by this highly experienced

group. Based on past research results, it is a surprise that

the difference in preferences is not more pronounced with

this group.

In summary, Iced Vovo is equal second in the first pie

chart, and it was the most polarizing flavour in the second

(perhaps dichotomous with Scotch Finger fans).

Thanks again to the team for their ongoing commitment to

thorough and ethical research.

Diagram One Diagram Two

New learning resource developed by

Professor Peter O’Sullivan, Dr Leo Ng and

Peter Edwards

Communicating with people seeking

help for lower back pain Peter O’Sullivan and Leo Ng worked with Peter

Edwards (Alumni) to develop this innovative video

and quiz based resource to gain further understanding

on what type of information is helpful for patients with

lower back pain and helps to improve your style of

communication.

The quiz covers eight themed discussions, centred

around common mistakes clinicians make and had

12,000 hits worldwide in the first two weeks of release!

Read more about this resource and take the quiz on https://www.physiospot.com/research/communicating-with-people-seeking-help-for-lower-back-pain/

Dr Vinicius Cavalheri

Exercise after surgery is

important for lung cancer

surgery recovery. Articles in Big News Network,

PanARMENIAN Health Times and

Medical Xpress on 24 June

Vin is the lead author of a research paper that examined

whether exercise was beneficial for people diagnosed with

non-small cell lung cancer and had a surgical procedure to

remove the tumour.

You can read the article in full on: Big News Network Panarmenian Medical Xpress Health Times

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EVENTS AND SAD NEWS

Exercise Right Week

On 20 and 24 May the Exercise, Sports and Rehabilitation Science

(ESRS) course held an event in collaboration with Exercise Right

Week at Curtin Stadium.

Second year ESRS students completed pre-exercise screening on

members of the community to determine readiness to exercise whilst

first year students conducted cardiorespiratory fitness tests. This

event allowed students to engage with community, many of whom

were Curtin staff and clinic clients, and gain real world experience.

The event also facilitated mentoring between cohorts. Many students

reported a positive experience and highly valued the opportunity to

engage with community and practice skills outside the classroom.

Above: Tanya Blee being

assessed

Below: OHS approved methods

were used while assessing Vin

Vale Hazel Gardner

This time last year we reported that Peter had reconciled with the family’s mischievous guinea pig, Hazel, after an altercation resulting in his rehabilitation using a moon boot for six weeks (Peter actually tripped over while feeding her!).

Although Hazel was able to make amends and go on to have another happy year with the family, sadly she did pass away in early June.

Our sincere condolences to Peter and his family and may Hazel always be remembered for the joy she brought to the Gardner family

and as the only one who has ever been able to slow Peter down.