Low Back Region/Thoracic and SIJ

Australia:

Dr Christopher Maher
University of Sydney
Research topics: RCT for subacute LBP, comparison of outcome measures for low back pain

Dr Paul Hodges
University of Queensland
Research topics: to be advised

Peter Fazey
The University of Western Australia
Research topics: Mechanics of the lumbar combined movements assessed using MRI www.cms.uwa.edu.au

A/Prof Kevin P. Singer
The University of Western Australia
Research topics: Pathomechanics of the ageing spine
www.cms.uwa.edu.au

Canada:

Ms Diane Lee
Delta Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic
Research topics: SIJ and pelvis
Address: 302 11950 80th Ave.
Delta, BC, V3S 0G8
Tel: 604 535 5156
Fax 604 535 5687

Ms Linda-Joy Lee
Delta Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic and
University of Queensland, Australia
Research topics: Motor control of the thoracic spine and its relationship to the lumbopelvic region
Address: Delta Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic, 302 11950 80th Ave.
Delta, BC, V3S 0G8
Tel: + 604 535 5156, + 604 317 9155 (cell)
Fax + 604 535 5687; www.ljptconsulting.ca

C Mikail, M Rossignol
McGill University
Research topics: Factors associated with the use of evidence by physiotherapists in the treatment of low back pain
Tel: + 514 398 5864
jean.pierre.dumas@mcgill.ca

Netherlands:

WFGJ Heijmans MSc.
Dr. HJM Hendriks
Dr. M. van der Esch
Dr. AL Pool-Goudzwaard
Dr. W. Scholten-Peeters
Dr M. v. Tulder
Dr A. de Wijer
Prof. Dr.RAB Oostendorp
Research topic: Guideline Manual therapy on patients with low back pain.

Guideline in Dutch language only: http://www.nvmt.nl

Research The Netherlands: http://www.nvmt.nl/info/onderzoek-research.htm

New Zealand:

Dr Mark Boocock
Research Topic: Assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics interventions, with particular focus on spinal biomechanics; The effects of workplace risk factors on human physical performance parameters; The risk of injuries related to manual handling.
C/o Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92 006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
Tel:                   +64 9 921 9999
Fax:                  +64 9 921 9620
Email:               mark.boocock@aut.ac.nz
Website:           www.aut.ac.nz

Wayne Hing
Research Topic: Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound
Address: C/o Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92 006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
Tel:                   +64 9 921 9999
Fax:                  +64 9 921 9620
Email:               wayne.hing@aut.ac.nz
Website :           www.aut.ac.nz

Grant Mawston
Research Topic: Kinematic and electromyographic responses to sudden loading and the effects of fatigue; Electromyographic and biomechanical changes that occur during repetitive lifting;
Address:           C/o Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92 006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
Tel:                   +64 9 921 9999
Fax:                  +64 9 921 9620
Email:               grant.mawston@aut.ac.nz
Website:           www.aut.ac.nz

Dr Stephan Milosavljevic
Research Topic:  Occupational spinal biomechanics including in field task analysis, Occupational whole body vibration exposure, All terrain vehicle stability and the risk of spinal injury, Ergonomics, Reliability of clinical identification tools, Dynamic 3D spinal kinematics and the link to clinical/functional outcome measures.
Address:           Associate Dean Postgraduate Studies, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago. P.O Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand
Telephone:        +64 3 479 7460
Fax:                  +64 3 418 2289
Email:               Stephan.milosavljevic@otago.ac.nz
Website:           www.otago.ac.nz

Tony Schneiders
Research Topic: LBP ergonomics/biomechanics and                                    Sports injury epidemiology/prevention, proprioception
Address:           School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago. P.O Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand
Telephone:        +64 3 479 5426
Fax:                  +64 3 479 8414
Email:               tony.schneiders@otago.ac.nz
Website:           www.otago.ac.nz

South Africa:

Mrs Ronél Jordaan
University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Research topics: Risk factors which may predispose the adolescent to low back pain
Address: Pretoria,
South Africa
rhirdaab@neduc,up.ac.za

Ms Lynn Bardin, Elmer Villaneuva, Sheena Irwin-Carruthers
University of Stellenbasch, Monash University
Research topics: Outcome research of spinal rehabilitation program using biopsychosocial assessment
Address: University of Stellenbasch, South Africa.
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
lynnbardin@yahoo.co.uk

HB Millson, J Gray, RA Stretch, MI Lambert
South Africa
Research topics: Stress fractures and lower back pain in cricket bowlers
helenmil@mweb.co.za

Sweden:
Eva Rasmussen Barr
Research Topic: Lumbar/thoracic spine or SIJ
Address: evarasmussen@swipnet.se

Switzerland:
Hannu Luomajoki
Private Practice
Research topics: Systematic review of exercise for low back pain
Address: tel: +41627710303 / +41562224819
hannu@physios.ch

United Kingdom:

Patricia Allchurch
Coventry University
Research topics: The role of active physiotherapy in the treatment of low back pain.
Address:
Tel: 01792 368692
allchurchPM@aol.co.uk

M Cairns
University of Hertfordshire
Research topics: lower back pain, pain and disability
Address: School of Paramedic Science
Physiotherapy and Radiography,
University of Hertfordshire,
M13 9WL
Tel: 44(0) 1707 286 455
M.Cairns@herts.ac.uk

Dr Jeremy Lewis
Chelsea & Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust
Research topics: RCT investigating interventions for chronic low back pain; Scapular and thoracic posture: reliability study; Exercise compliance study; RCT investigating the effect of physiotherapy intervention for breathlessness
Address: Chelsea & Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust.
London, UK
Tel: +44 20 8746 8406
jeremy.lewis@chelwest.nhs.uk

Dr Christopher McCarthy
The Centre for Rehabilitation Science
Research topics: An epidemiological study investigating how we as physiotherapists, sub-classify non-specific low back pain (NSLBP); a cross cultural comparison between the UK and Greece of how NSLBP is classified; an investigation into the clinical relevance of the reflex response to spinal manipulation in the superficial muscles of the spine; a Delphi consensus investigation of the satisfaction and levels of expertation of patients managed in a spinal "triage" clinic
Address: Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 276 5035 or 0161 276 6672
christopher.j.mccarthy@man.ac.uk
www.crs.man.ac.uk

USA:

Chad Cook
Duke University
Research topics: Lumbar Spine Assessment; mobilization and manipulation
Address:
chad.cook@duke.edu

John Childs
University of Pittsburg
Research topics: Treatment based classification for patients with low back and neck pain; Primary care managemnet of back pain; Back pain prevention; Development of clinical prediction rules; Psychological considerations in patients with spinal disorders;
Address:
childsjd@sbcglobal.net

Julie Whitman
Regis University
Research topics: Low back pain and manual therapy;
Address:
jwhitman@regis.edu

Timothy Flynn
Regis University
Research topics: Spinal Manipulation, low back pain acute and chronic, chronic spinal disorders, clinical prediction rules, manual therapy, lumbar spinal stenosis, application of evidence based LBP, diagnostic accuracy of the clinical examination, thoracic spine and ribcage disorders;
Address:
tflynn@regis.edu

Julie Fritz
University of Utah
Research topics: management of patients with LBP, effectiveness of manual therapy, impact of Psychological Factors on the recovery from LBP;
Address:
fritzJ@upmc.edu

Thoracic Spine

Ms Linda-Joy Lee
Delta Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic and
University of Queensland, Australia
Research topics: Motor control of the thoracic spine and its relationship to the lumbopelvic region
Tel: + 604 535 5156, + 604 317 9155 (cell)
NIH or CIHR grant experience:
Other grant experience:

Meena M. Sran
Division of Orthopaedic Engineering Research
Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver and the
British Columbia Women´s Hospital & Health Centre, Osteoporosis Program
Research topics: spine biomechanics, manual therapy, osteoporosis, bone health, vertebral fractures, back pain
F2-Women's Health Centre
4500 Oak St.
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3N1
604-875-2341 (tel)
604-875-3136 (fax)
Note : this tel and fax are not suitable for urgent messages
Email: mmsran@interchange.ubc.ca or meenasran@hotmail.com

Lower Back

Ms Diane Lee
Delta Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic
Research topics: SIJ and pelvis
Address: 302 11950 80th Ave.
Delta, BC, V3S 0G8
Tel: 604 535 5156
Fax 604 535 5687

Sean GT Gibbons
University of
Research Topics: psoas muscle function
Address: St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
gibbi@nfld.com

C. Arnold
University of Saskatchewan
Research topics: postural evaluation, fall risk assessment for older adults
Address: 210-1121 College Drive Saskatoon, Sask.
arnoldc@sask.usask.ca