PRF tagged
grants are for researchers working on new or established clinical
research projects in a specific area of physiotherapy. Their purpose
is to advance research in defined areas of physiotherapy practice.
Thermoskin funding of tagged grants is about providing opportunities
for physiotherapists to further research and treatment methods
in the key areas of soft tissue injury, arthritic pain and repetitive
strain injuries.
2005 Thermoskin Tagged Grants:
Ms. Danielle Woodhouse – ‘Are upper
and lower limb strength and power measures predictors in overhead
throwing velocity in elite female water polo players?’
Presentations:
- Curtin University School of Physiotherapy Post Graduate
Research
Symposium 2006
- Sports Physiotherapy Australia Biennial Conference February
2007
- APA (WA) Biennial State Conference 2007
Summary:
Preliminary analyses indicate that significant correlations exist
between strength measures and overhead throwing velocity. Other
secondary correlates are also becoming evident. Additional anthropometric
analyses are taking place using this data set. It is planned
to continue following this cohort with yearly data collection
that will allow longitudinal studies and further development
of this research topic including injury prevalence and management.
Associate Professor Kim Bennell – ‘The
effect of knee malalignment and quadriceps strengthening on the
abductor moment in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis’.
Presentations:
Departmental in-services
Summary:
85 participants have been recruited and tested at baseline. 49
participants have returned for re-assessments. There have been
6 dropouts in the study and 3 participants in the exercise program
were non-compliant with the exercises; 2 because of increased
knee pain and 1 was advised to stop by his doctor.
2006 Thermoskin Tagged Grants:
Ms Ilana Ackerman – “Is post-operative
physiotherapy management associated with Health-Related Quality
of Life after primary total hip or knee replacement surgery?” Ms Penny Moss – “Do subjects with
painful hip osteoarthritis demonstrate reduced or improved joint
repositioning accuracy?” |
