The University of Queensland

Quantifying muscle size asymmetry in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging

Duncombe, Phoebe, Izatt, Maree T., Pivonka, Peter, Claus, Andrew, Little, J. Paige and Tucker, Kylie (2023). Quantifying muscle size asymmetry in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging. Spine. doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004715

A digitally enhanced interactive and individualized experience to record of pain history and deliver pain education in chronic pain populations: pilot testing to establish acceptability of the Dolores chatbot application across age groups

Andrews, Nicole Emma, Ireland, David, Vijayakumar, Pranavie, Burvill, Lyza, Hay, Elizabeth, Westerman, Daria, Rose, Tanya, Schlumpf, Mikaela, Strong, Jenny and Claus, Andrew (2023). A digitally enhanced interactive and individualized experience to record of pain history and deliver pain education in chronic pain populations: pilot testing to establish acceptability of the Dolores chatbot application across age groups. JMIR Formative Research. doi: 10.2196/47267

People at a persistent pain service can walk it, but some struggle to talk about it: reliability, detectable difference and clinically important difference of the six-minute walk test

Murdoch, Megan, Window, Peter, Morton, Caroline, O'Donohue, Riley, Ballard, Emma and Claus, Andrew (2023). People at a persistent pain service can walk it, but some struggle to talk about it: reliability, detectable difference and clinically important difference of the six-minute walk test. Musculoskeletal Care, 21 (1), 221-231. doi: 10.1002/msc.1687

Yarning about pain: Evaluating communication training for health professionals at persistent pain services in Queensland, Australia

Bernardes, Christina M, Ekberg, Stuart, Birch, Stephen, Claus, Andrew, Bryant, Matthew, Meuter, Renata, Isua, Jermaine, Gray, Paul, Kluver, Joseph P, Malacova, Eva, Jones, Corey, Houkamau, Kushla, Taylor, Marayah, Lin, Ivan and Pratt, Gregory (2023). Yarning about pain: Evaluating communication training for health professionals at persistent pain services in Queensland, Australia. British Journal of Pain, 17 (3), 306-319. doi: 10.1177/20494637221149831

Advancing Use of DEXA Scans to Quantitatively and Qualitatively Evaluate Lateral Spinal Curves, for Preliminary Identification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Ng, P. T.T., Straker, L., Tucker, K., Izatt, M. T. and Claus, A. (2023). Advancing Use of DEXA Scans to Quantitatively and Qualitatively Evaluate Lateral Spinal Curves, for Preliminary Identification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Calcified Tissue International, 112 (6), 656-665. doi: 10.1007/s00223-023-01075-2

Communication and access to healthcare: Experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people managing pain in Queensland, Australia

Bernardes, Christina Maresch, Houkamau, Kushla, Lin, Ivan, Taylor, Marayah, Birch, Stephen, Claus, Andrew, Bryant, Matthew, Meuter, Renata, Isua, Jermaine, Gray, Paul, Kluver, Joseph P, Jones, Corey, Ekberg, Stuart and Pratt, Gregory (2022). Communication and access to healthcare: Experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people managing pain in Queensland, Australia. Frontiers in Pain Research, 3 1041968, 1-18. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.1041968

Is spinal neuromuscular function asymmetrical in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis compared to those without scoliosis?: A narrative review of surface EMG studies

Ng, P.T.T., Claus, A., Izatt, M.T., Pivonka, P. and Tucker, K. (2022). Is spinal neuromuscular function asymmetrical in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis compared to those without scoliosis?: A narrative review of surface EMG studies. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 63 102640, 102640. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102640

Clinician perspectives of communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders managing pain: needs and preferences

Bernardes, Christina M., Ekberg, Stuart, Birch, Stephen, Meuter, Renata F. I., Claus, Andrew, Bryant, Matthew, Isua, Jermaine, Gray, Paul, Kluver, Joseph P., Williamson, Daniel, Jones, Corey, Houkamau, Kushla, Taylor, Marayah, Malacova, Eva, Lin, Ivan and Pratt, Gregory (2022). Clinician perspectives of communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders managing pain: needs and preferences. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (3) 1572, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031572

How do hip exercises improve pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain? Secondary mediation analysis of strength and psychological factors as mechanisms

Holden, Sinead, Matthews, Mark, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Kasza, Jessica, Vicenzino, Bill, FOHX Group, Claus, Andrew, Nee, Robert and Crossley, Kay M. (2021). How do hip exercises improve pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain? Secondary mediation analysis of strength and psychological factors as mechanisms. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 51 (12), 602-610. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10674

Study protocol: Clinical yarning, a communication training program for clinicians supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with persistent pain: A multicentre intervention feasibility study using mixed methods

Bernardes, Christina M., Lin, Ivan, Birch, Stephen, Meuter, Renata, Claus, Andrew, Bryant, Matthew, Isua, Jermaine, Gray, Paul, Kluver, Joseph P., Ekberg, Stuart and Pratt, Gregory (2021). Study protocol: Clinical yarning, a communication training program for clinicians supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with persistent pain: A multicentre intervention feasibility study using mixed methods. Public Health in Practice, 3 100221, 100221. doi: 10.1016/j.puhip.2021.100221

In a pandemic that limits contact, can videoconferencing enable interdisciplinary persistent pain services and what are the patient's perspectives?

Brown, Jarryd, Doherty, Darren, Claus, Andrew P., Gilbert, Kelly and Nielsen, Mandy (2021). In a pandemic that limits contact, can videoconferencing enable interdisciplinary persistent pain services and what are the patient's perspectives?. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103 (3), 418-423. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.10.018

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis 3D vertebral morphology, progression and nomenclature: a current concepts review

Labrom, Fraser R., Izatt, Maree T., Claus, Andrew P. and Little, J. Paige (2021). Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis 3D vertebral morphology, progression and nomenclature: a current concepts review. European Spine Journal, 30 (7), 1823-1834. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-06842-z

Infographic. 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 Philip, McPoil, Tom, Nee, Robert, Crossley, Kay M, Kasza, Jessica and Vicenzino, Bill T. (2021). Infographic. 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, 55 (5), 281-282. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103081

Evaluating validity of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (CTSIB) criteria to categorise stance postural control of ambulant children with CP

Dewar, Rosalee M., Tucker, Kylie, Claus, Andrew P., van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Ware, Robert S. and Johnston, Leanne M. (2021). Evaluating validity of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (CTSIB) criteria to categorise stance postural control of ambulant children with CP. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (15), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1887374

Postural control performance on the Functional Reach Test: validity of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) criteria

Dewar, Rosalee M., Tucker, Kylie, Claus, Andrew P., Ware, Robert S. and Johnston, Leanne M. (2021). Postural control performance on the Functional Reach Test: validity of the Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Kids-BESTest) criteria. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102 (6), 1170-1179. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.12.018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How accurate are surface measures for change in spinal posture? a novel approach that quantified skin artefact with ultrasound imaging

Hu, E., Claus, A. and Hodges, P. (2015). How accurate are surface measures for change in spinal posture? a novel approach that quantified skin artefact with ultrasound imaging. Australian Physiotherapy Association, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-6 October 2015.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

Physiology of Sitting

Andrew Claus (2008). Physiology of Sitting. PhD Thesis, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland.