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Bridget Munro

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J.  Does excess mass affect plantar pressure in young children? International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2006; 1(3): 183-188.
  2. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J.  The Feet of Overweight and Obese Young Children: Are They Flat or Fat? Obesity. 2006; 14: 1949-1953
  3. Sturniecks, D.L., Lord, S.R., Tiedemann, A., Chapman, K., Munro, B.J., & Murray, S.M. Physiological risk factors for falls in older people with lower limb arthritis. Journal of Rheumatology 2004, 31(11): 2272-2279.
  4. Lord, S.R., Murray, S.M., Chapman, K., Munro, B.J., & Tiedemann, A. Sit-to-stand performance depends on sensation, speed, balance, and psychological status in addition to strength in older people. Journal of Gerontology 2002, 57: M539-543.
  5. Munro BJ & Steele JR. Does using an ejector chair affect muscle activation patterns in rheumatoid arthritic patients: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2000, 10: 25-32.
  6. Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Household shoe wearing and purchasing habits: A survey of persons aged 65 years and older. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 1999, 89(10): 506-514.
  7. Jones, M.E., Bashford, G.M., & Munro, B.J. Case Report: Developing prosthetic weight bearing in a knee disarticulation amputee. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 1999, 45(4): 309-317.
  8. Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Footcare awareness: A survey of persons aged 65 years and older. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 1998, 88(5): 242-248.
  9. Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Facilitating the sit-to-stand: A review. Physical Therapy Reviews 1998, 3: 213-224.
  10. Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., Bashford, G.M., Ryan, M., & Britten, N. A kinematic and kinetic analysis of the sit-to-stand transfer using an ejector chair: Implications for elderly rheumatoid arthritic patients. Journal of Biomechanics 1998, 31(3): 263-271.
  11. Bashford, G.M., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., Westcott, G., & Jones, M. Ejector chairs: Do they work and are they safe? (Feature Article). Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 1998, 45: 99-106.
  12. Lord, S.R., Bashford, G.M., Howland, A., & Munro, B.J. Effects of shoe collar height and sole density on balance in older women. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 1998, 45:61-67.
Full Manuscripts Published in Unrefereed Journals
  1. Munro, B.J., & De Rossi, D. Smart Textiles Preventing Injury. Ausdance 2002, March, .
Invited Presentations at Scientific Conferences
  1. Munro B.J. The intelligent knee sleeve. Australian Football League Grand Final Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, 24 September, 2004.
  2. Munro B.J. The intelligent knee sleeve: Can listening help change landing technique? NSW Conference of Science and Medicine in Sports, Mosman, Australia, 6 March, 2004.
  3. Munro, B.J. Wearable textile biofeedback systems: Are they too intelligent for the wearer? New Generation of Wearable Systems for Health: Towards a Revolution of Citizens’ Health and Lifestyle Management? University of Pisa, Centro Interdipartimentale Di Ricerca “E. Piaggio”, Tuscany, Italy, 12-14 December, 2003: 187.
  4. Wallace, G.G., Campbell, T.E., Innis, P.C., Spinks, G.M., Too, C.O., Wang, J., Xi, B., Zhou, D., Steele, J., & Munro, B. Intelligent textiles: Wearable sensors, actuators and energy storage systems. New Generation of Wearable Systems for Health: Towards a Revolution of Citizens’ Health and Lifestyle Management? University of Pisa, Centro Interdipartimentale Di Ricerca “E. Piaggio”, Tuscany, Italy, 12-14 December, 2003.
  5. Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Does quality of landing technique matter or is quantity the key to reducing ACL injuries? Scientific Programme of the Football Australasia Controversies, Melbourne, Australia, 23-25 September, 2003: 42.
  6. Munro, B., Steele, J., & Bashford, G. Effects of rheumatoid arthritis on foot function: implication for slipper design. Fourth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC4), La Trobe University, Australia, 28-30 November, 2002: 40-41.
  7. Munro, B.J. Wearable biomonitoring devices: The intelligent knee sleeve. Technical Textiles and Non-woven Association Conference: Advanced Materials – A Solution Driven Industry, Werribee, Australia, 30 October, 2002.
  8. Wallace, G.G., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., & Seward H. Autonomous biomonitoring systems for sports training and rehabilitation. Remote Autonomous Monitoring Systems (RAMS) II Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, 23-24 September, 2002.
  9. Steele, J.R., Wallace, G.G., Munro, B.J., Campbell, T.E., Innis, P.C., & Holcombe, B. The intelligent knee sleeve: A wearable fabric biofeedback system for preventing ACL injuries, International Interactive Textiles for the Warrior Conference, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 9-11 July, 2002: 34.
  10. Steele, J.R., Wallace, G.G., Munro, B.J., Bowles, K-A., Spinks, G.M., Campbell, T.E., Inn is, P.C., & Megill, W. Bouncing breasts, noisy knees and intelligent polymers: Where are we now? International Workshop on Advanced Materials for Sensors and Actuators – Role of Nanotechnology, Wollongong, Australia, 11-14 February, 2002.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Mickle. K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B. The plantar fat pad: Is it affected by obesity in young children? Fifth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC5), Sydney, Australia, 9-10 December, 2004: 4-5.
  2. Munro, B, Steele, J., & Gilleard, W.L. Sloppy slippers vs slippery surfaces: How do older arthritic women prepare for initial foot-ground contact? Australian Falls Prevention Inaugural Conference, Manly, Australia, 21-23 November, 2004: 167.
  3. Munro, B., & Steele, J. Lower limb neuromuscular control during landing movements: Do males and females respond differently to landing training programs? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Alice Springs, Australia, 6-9 October, 2004. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2004, 7(4) Supplement: 108.
  4. Munro, B. & Steele, J. Do athletes modify the neuromuscular control of landings after participation in landing training programs? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Alice Springs, Australia, 6-9 October, 2004. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2004, 7(4) Supplement: 108.
  5. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Smith, L., & Crowshaw, A. Does an increased Body Mass Index affect plantar pressures in pre-school children? 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 61.
  6. Ross, S.A., Mickle, K., Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Does kicking a ball really reflect limb dominance in non-kicking tasks? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and the Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Canberra, Australia, 25-28 October, 2003. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2003, 6(4) Supplement: 37.
  7. Mickle, K., Ross, S.A., Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Landing training for ACL prevention: Does it improve functionality? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and the Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Canberra, Australia, 25-28 October, 2003. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2003, 6(4) Supplement: 103.
  8. Mickle, K., Rahardjo, G., Wilson, A., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J. Can improvements in fundamental movement skills transfer to activities of daily living? 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Hunter Valley, Australia, 24-26 October, 2003: 58.
  9. Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Does quality of landing technique matter or is quantity the key to reducing ACL injuries? Football Australasia, Melbourne, Australia, 22-25 September, 2003: 42.
  10. Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., & Gilleard, W.L. Do older women with RA display slip avoidance behaviour when walking in different types of household footwear on typical household surfaces? In: Milburn, P., Wilson, B., & Yanai, T. (Eds.) International Society of Biomechanics XIXth Congress: The Human Body in Motion, Dunedin, New Zealand, 6-11 July, 2003: 281.
  11. Campbell, T.E., Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., & Wallace, G.G. Conducting polymer fabric strain gauges: A unique biomechanical monitoring device. In: Milburn, P., Wilson, B., & Yanai, T. (Eds). International Society of Biomechanics XIXth Congress: The Human Body in Motion, Dunedin, New Zealand, 6-11 July, 2003: 48.
  12. Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., & Gilleard, W.L. Slippers, surfaces and the gait of older arthritic females: The final episode? In: Milburn, P.D. (Ed.) Sixth Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics, Queenstown, New Zealand, 3-5 July, 2003: 68-69 (Young Investigators Prize - Winner).
  13. Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., & Gilleard, W.L. Preparing for foot-ground contact during gait: What are the effects of slippers and arthritis? Fourth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC4), La Trobe University, Australia, 28-30 November, 2002: 16-17.
  14. Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., & Wallace, G.G. The intelligent knee sleeve: a valid and reliable device to combat ACL injuries. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Melbourne, Australia, 12-16 October, 2002. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2002, 5(4) Supplement: 10.
  15. Wallace, G.G., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., & Seward, H. Autonomous monitoring systems: Noses for robots and wearable sensors for sports training and rehabilitation. Remote Autonomous Monitoring System Meeting 2, Dublin, Ireland, 23-24 September, 2002: 53.
  16. Munro, B., Steele, J., & Bashford, G. Effects of rheumatoid arthritis on foot function: implication for slipper design. VIII emed Scientific Meeting, Kananaskis, Canada, 31 July-3 August, 2002: 60.
  17. Munro, B.M., & Steele, J.R. Slippers and slippery floors: What can be done to prevent falls? Third Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC3), Gold Coast, Australia, 31 January-1 February, 2000.
  18. Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Slippers, surfaces and the gait of older arthritic females: Where are we now? Fourth Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics, Canmore, Canada, August, 1999: 72-73.
  19. Munro, B.M. & Steele, J.R. Effects of using an ejector chair on knee extensor muscle activation patterns during sit-to-stand transfers performed by elderly female rheumatoid arthritic patients. In: Matsuzaki, Y., Nakamura, T., & Tanaka, E. (Eds). Third World Congress of Biomechanics WCB’98, Sapporo, Japan, 2-8 August, 1998: 371.
  20. Steele, J.R., Pinniger, G.J., Harland, M.J., Riddiford, D.L., & Munro, B.J. Preventing ACL injuries in football: What can we learn from the ACL deficient player? Football Australasia: Reducing the Injury List, Melbourne, Australia, 22-24 July, 1998: 1.
  21. Jones, M., Bashford, G.M., & Munro, B.J. A temporary prosthesis for a knee disarticulation amputee. Fifth International Australian Physiotherapy Association Congress, Vol 2, Hobart, Australia, 11-15 May, 1998: 406-409.
  22. Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J. Lower extremity strength, thigh girths, and anterior tibial translation in chronic ACL deficient patients. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hobart, Australia, 17-20 October, 1995: 2 (Young Investigator Award - Basic Science - Commended).
  23. Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.M. Biomechanical assessment of knee laxity in functional chronic ACL deficient patients. In: Bauer, T. (Ed). XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Thunder Bay, Canada, 18-22 July, 1995: 20-24.
  24. Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., Bashford, G.B., Hardy, M., & Britten, N. Mechanics of the sit-to-stand transfer using an Eser ejector chair: Implications for elderly rheumatoid arthritic patients. In: Häkkinen, K., Keskinen, K.L., Komi, P.V., & Mero, A. (Eds). XVth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Jyväskylä, Finland, 2-6 July, 1995: 646-647.
  25. Munro, B.J., Steele, J.R., Bashford, G.M., Ryan, M., & Britten, N. Mechanics of the sit-to-stand transfer using an ejector chair: Implications for elderly arthritic patients. Biomedical Research in Wollongong Seminar, Wollongong, Australia, June, 1994.
  26. Bashford, G., Steele, J.R., Munro, B., Westcott, G., & Jones, M. Effects of using an ejector chair on the mechanics of rising to stand in disabled patients - Clinical implications. 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Adelaide, Australia, March, 1994: 116-119.
Theses
  1. Munro, B.J. Effects of Household Footwear-Surface Interactions on Activities of Daily Living in Older Arthritic Females. Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2005.
  2. Munro, B.J. Mechanics of the Sit-to-Stand Transfer using an Ejector Chair: Implications for Elderly Arthritic Patients. Bachelor of Science (Human Movement Science) (Honours; 1st Class), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 1995.
Reports
  1. Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., & Wallace, G.G. Intelligent Knee Sleeve: Can it be used to decrease susceptibility to anterior cruciate ligament injury? Final Report to the NSW Sporting Injuries Committee, September, 2004 (pp. 31).

Kelly-Ann Bowles (nee Page)

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Page, K-A., & Steele, J.R. Breast motion and sports brassiere design: Implications for future research (Leading Article). Sports Medicine 1999, 27(4): 205-211.
  2. Mason, B.R., Page, K-A., & Fallon, K. An analysis of movement and discomfort of the female breast during exercise and the effects of breast support in three case studies. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 1999, 2(2): 134-144
Invited Presentations at Scientific Conferences
  1. Bowles, K-A., & Steele, J.R. Are sports brassieres too tight for active females? Fourth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC4), La Trobe University, Australia, 28-30 November, 2002: 48-49.
  2. Bowles, K-A., & Steele, J.R. Current bra design: Implications for the active women. NSW Sports Physiotherapy Australia Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia, April.
  3. Steele, J.R., Wallace, G.G., Munro, B.J., Bowles, K-A., Spinks, G.M., Campbell, T.E., Innis, P.C., & Megill, W. Bouncing breasts, noisy knees and intelligent polymers: Where are we now? International Workshop on Advanced Materials for Sensors and Actuators – Role of Nanotechnology, Wollongong, Australia, 11-14 February, 2002.
  4. Bowles, K-A., Steele, J.R., & Wallace, G.G. Conducting polymers in protective clothing: Using innovation to reduce the age-old problem of breast bounce. 2nd National Sports Injury Prevention Conference: Breaking Down the Barriers, Sydney, Australia, 22-24 November, 2001.
  5. Steele, J.R., Wallace, G.G., Bowles, K-A., Spinks, G.M., Innis, P.C., Wu, J., & Zhou, D.Conducting polymers in sport: New biomonitoring technologies. Fifth Workshop on Multifunctional Polymers and Smart Polymer Systems, Wollongong, Australia, 4-6 January, 2001: 16.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Bowles, K-A., & Steele, J.R. Are strap cushions effective in reducing pressures exerted by brassiere should straps? Fifth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC5), Sydney, Australia, 9-10 December, 2004: 86-87 (Winner: Best Poster).
  2. Buckley, L., Bowles, K-A., & Lythgo, N. Reducing breast motion in smaller breasted women: Are encapsulating or compression sports brassieres more effective? Fifth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC5), Sydney, Australia, 9-10 December, 2004: Work in progress.
  3. Bowles, K-A., & Steele, J.R. Does inadequate breast support pose an injury risk? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and the Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Canberra, Australia, 25-28 October, 2003. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2003, 6(4) Supplement: 67.
  4. Bowles, K-A., Steele, J.R., & Chaunchaiyakul, R. Does current sports brassiere design impede respiratory function during physical activity? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Melbourne, Australia, 12-16 October, 2002. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2002, 5(4) Supplement: 49 (Winner: Wendy Ey Women in Sport Award).
  5. Bowles, K-A., & Steele, J.R. Are sports brassieres too tight for active females? VIII emed Scientific Meeting, Kananaskis, Alberta, 31 July-3 August, 2002: 48.
  6. Bowles, K-A. & Steele, J.R. Sports brassieres: Is there a need for better education? Pre-Olympic Congress, International Congress on Sports Science, Sports Medicine and Physical Education, Brisbane, Australia, 7-13 September, 2000: 36.
  7. Bowles, K.-A., Steele, J.R., Wu, J., Zhou, D., Spinks, G.M., Innis, P.C., Wallace, G.G. Breast bounce, brassiere straps and conducting polymers: A novel approach to assessing dynamic loading. Emed Scientific Millenium Meeting, Munich, Germany, 2-7 August, 2000.
  8. Bowles, K-A., Steele, J.R., & Taylor, N.A.S. The effects of brassiere design on chest wall function. Third Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC3), Gold Coast, Australia, 31 January-1 February, 2000: Work in progress.

Dylan Cliff

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Cliff, D.P., Okely, A.D. Comparison of two sets of accelerometer cut-off points for calculating moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in young children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2007, 4: 509-513
  2. Jones, R.A., Okely, A.D., Collins, C.E., Morgan, P.J., Steele, J.R., Warren, J.M., Baur, L.A., Cliff, D.P., Burrows, T., & Cleary, J. The HIKCUPS trial: A multi-site randomized controlled trial of a combined physical activity skill-development and dietary modification program in overweight and obese children. BMC Public Health 2007, 7:15.
  3. Cliff, D.P., Wilson, A.W., Okely, A.D., Mickle, K.J., & Steele, J.R. Feasibility of SHARK: A physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2007, 10(4): 263-267.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Collins, C.E., Cliff, D.P., Burrows, T., Steele, J.R., & Baur, L.A. Efficacy of HIKCUPS (Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support) in reducing BMI z-score at 1 year: Results of a multi-site randomized trial for overweight 5-9 year olds. Annual Scientific Meeting of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, New Orleans, October, 2007
  2. Cliff, D.P., Okely, A.D., Morgan, P.J., Steele, J.R., & Jones, R.A. Relationships between physical activity, movement competency and psychosocial outcomes in overweight and obese children. The Sixth National Physical Activity Conference, Adelaide, October, 2007
  3. Okely, A.D., Trost, S.G., Steele, J.R., & Cliff, D.P. Compliance with physical activity and television guidelines in Australian preschool children. The Sixth National Physical Activity Conference, Adelaide, October, 2007
  4. Cliff, D.P., Smith, L.M., Okely, A.D., & McKeen, K. Actual competence, perceived competence, parental support and physical activity in pre-school children. The 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Canberra, August, 2007.
  5. Jones, R.A., Okely, A.D., Collins, C.E., Morgan, P.J., Steele, J.R., Warren, J.M., Baur, L.A., Cliff, D.P., Burrows, T., & Cleary, J. Process evaluation of the HIKCUPS study: a multi-site randomized controlled trial for the management of child obesity. The 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Canberra, August, 2007.
  6. Morgan, P.J., Okely, A.D., Cliff, D.P., Jones, R.A., & Steele, J.R. Correlates of physical activity among a sample of overweight and obese children. The 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Canberra, August, 2007.
  7. Riddiford-Harland, D.L., Steele, J.R., Baur, L.A., Cliff, D.P., Okely, A.D., Morgan, P.J., & Jones, R.A.. Relationships between foot structure and function and physical activity in overweight and obese children The 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Canberra, August, 2007.
  8. Cliff, D.P., Okely, A.D., Magarey, A.M., & Hills, A.P. Mastery of fundamental movement skills in overweight and obese children. Book of abstracts for the 10th International Congress on Obesity, Sydney, September, 2006: 106.
  9. Warren, J.M., Okely, A.D., Collins, C.C., Morgan, PJ, Jones, R.A., Burrows, T., Cliff, D.P., Cleary, J., Steele, J.R., & Baur, L.A. The realities of undertaking a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in children: experiences from the HIKCUPS study. Book of abstracts for the 10th International Congress on Obesity, Sydney, September, 2006: 321.
  10. Morgan PJ, Cliff, D.P., Okely AD, Puglisi LP. Promoting movement skills, self-confidence and physical activity in overweight children: The HIKCUPS physical activity treatment program. Book of abstracts for the 10th International Congress on Obesity, Sydney, September, 2006, p320.
  11. Jones RA, Okely AD, Collins CC, Morgan PJ, Warren JM, Burrows T, Cliff DP, Clearly J, Steele JR, Baur LA. The design & quality control of a multi-site RCT: HIKCUPS. Book of abstracts for the 10th International Congress on Obesity, Sydney, September, 2006, p321.
  12. Cliff DP, Okely AD, Morgan PJ, Steele JR. Design and process evaluation of a physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children: The HIKCUPS program. University of Wollongong Higher Degree Research Student Conference, Wollongong, September, 2006.
  13. Cliff DP, Okely AD, Morgan PJ, Steele JR. The efficacy of a physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children. University of Wollongong Higher Degree Research Student Conference, Wollongong, September, 2005.
  14. Cliff DP, Okely AD, Magarey AM, Hills AP. Mastery of fundamental movement skills in overweight and obese children. Book of abstracts for the 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Adelaide, October, 2005, p63.
  15. Cliff DP, Okely AD, Morgan PJ, Puglisi LP. Promoting movement skills, self-confidence and physical activity in overweight children: The HIKCUPS physical activity treatment program. Book of abstracts for the 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Adelaide, October, 2005, p88.
  16. Jones RA, Okely AD, Collins CC, Morgan PJ, Warren JM, Burrows T, Cliff DP, Clearly J, Steele JR, Baur LA. The design & quality control of a multi-site RCT: HIKCUPS. Book of abstracts for the 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Adelaide, October, 2005, p115.
  17. Warren JM, Okely AD, Collins CC, Morgan PJ, Jones RA, Burrows T, Cliff DP, Cleary J, Steele JR, Baur LA. The realities of undertaking a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in children: experiences from the HIKCUPS study. Book of abstracts for the 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Adelaide, October, 2005, p93.
  18. Cliff DP, Okely AD, Mickle K, Smith L, Crowshaw A, Steele J. Are pre-school children meeting current Australian physical activity recommendations? Program and abstracts for the Fifth National Physical Activity Conference, Melbourne, October, 2005. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8:4, December 2005 Supplement, p36.
  19. Mickle K, Cliff DP, Steele JR, Munro B, Okely AD. Are plantar pressures related to the daily physical activity levels in pre-school children? Program and abstracts for the Fifth National Physical Activity Conference, Melbourne, October, 2005. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8:4, December 2005 Supplement, p177
  20. Cliff, D., Wilson, A., Okely, A.D., & Steele, J.R. Promoting physical activity among overweight and obese children: A pilot study using a mastery motivational environment. International Symposium "Childhood Obesity: From Basic Knowledge to Effective Prevention" and the 14th Workshop of the European Childhood Obesity Group, Zaragoza, Spain, 23-25 September, 2004. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders 2004, 4(3) Supplement: 111.
  21. Cliff, D., Wilson, A., Okely, A.D., & Steele, J.R. Promoting physical activity among overweight and obese children: A pilot study using a mastery motivational environment. 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 61.
  22. Smith, L., McKeen, K., Okely, A.D., & Cliff, D. Relationship between fundamental movement skill ability and body mass index and waist circumference in preschool aged children. 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 67.
  23. Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Crowshaw, A., Mickle, K., Smith, L., & Steele, J.R. Relationships between BMI and perceived competence in pre-school children. 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, 13-15 August, 2004: 66.
  24. Okely, A.D., Cliff, D., Smith, L., Crowshaw, A., Mickle, K., & Steele, J.R. Relationships between actual competence, perceived physical competence and objectively measured physical activity in pre-school children. 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 67.
  25. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Smith, L., & Crowshaw, A. Does an increased body mass index affect plantar pressures in pre-school children? 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 61.
  26. Cliff, D., Wilson, A., Okely, A.D., & Steele, J.R. Feasibility of SHARK: A physical activity program for overweight and obese children. 24th Biennial Conference of the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Wollongong, Australia, 4-9 July, 2004: 20.
  27. Wilson, A., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., & Steele, J.R. Feasibility of SHARK: A physical activity program for overweight and obese children. National Physical Activity Conference, Fremantle, Australia, 13-14 November, 2003: 43.
  28. Mickle, K., Rahardjo, G., Wilson, A., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J. Can improvements in fundamental movement skills transfer to activities of daily living? 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Hunter Valley, Australia, 24-26 October, 2003: 58.
  29. Wilson, A., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., & Steele, J.R. Promoting physical activity among overweight and obese children: A pilot study using a mastery motivational environment. 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Hunter Valley, Australia, 24-26 October, 2003: 57.
  30. Cliff, D., Wilson, A., Okely, A.D., & Steele, J.R. Promoting perceived competence among overweight and obese children: A pilot study using a mastery motivational environment. 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Hunter Valley, Australia, 24-26 October, 2003: 57.
  31. Okely, A.D., Cliff, D., Wilson, A., & Steele, J.R. Feasibility of SHARK: A physical activity program for overweight and obese children. 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Hunter Valley, Australia, 24-26 October, 2003: 32.
Full Manuscripts Published in Unrefereed Journals
  1. Cliff, D.P., Okely, A.D. Comparison of two sets of accelerometer cut-off points for calculating moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in young children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2007, 4: 509-513
  2. Jones, R.A., Okely, A.D., Collins, C.E., Morgan, P.J., Steele, J.R., Warren, J.M., Baur, L.A., Cliff, D.P., Burrows, T., & Cleary, J. The HIKCUPS trial: A multi-site randomized controlled trial of a combined physical activity skill-development and dietary modification program in overweight and obese children. BMC Public Health 2007, 7:15.
  3. Cliff, D.P., Wilson, A.W., Okely, A.D., Mickle, K.J., & Steele, J.R. Feasibility of SHARK: A physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2007, 10(4): 263-267.
  4. Cliff, D.C., Wilson, A.W., & Okely, A.D. Feasibility of SHARK: A physical activity program for overweight and obese children. Interaction: Bulletin of ACHPER NSW, March 2004.
Theses
  1. Cliff, D.C. The Efficacy of a Physical Activity Skill-Development Program for the Treatment of Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education) (Honours; 1st Class), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2003.

Suzi Edwards

Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Edwards, S., & Steele, J.R. Do athletes with and without asymptomatic patellar tendon ultrasonographic abnormality differ in their landing technique? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13-16 October, Adelaide, Australia, 2007. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2007, 10 Supplement.
  2. Edwards, S., & Steele, J.R. What characteristics of an athlete’s landing technique contribute to high patellar tendon forces during landing? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13-16 October, Adelaide, Australia, 2007. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2007, 10 Supplement.
  3. Edwards, S., Munro, B.J., Cook, J.L., Purdam, C.R. & Steele, J.R. Effects of fatigue on patellar tendon loading during the landing phases of a stop-jump movement. 25th International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, 23-27 August, Ouro Preto, Brazil, 2007: 98-101.
  4. Edwards, S., & Steele, J.R. Can lower limb fatigue be reliably induced in male athletes? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 19-21 October, Yanuca, Fiji, 2006. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2006, 9(6) Supplement: 110.
  5. Edwards, S., & Steele, J.R. Effects of fatigue on landing in beach volleyball. Fourth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC4), La Trobe University, Australia, 28-30 November, 2002: 172-173.
  6. Edwards, S., & Steele, J.R. Is it valid to isolate the landing phase of a whole movement skill? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12-16 October, Melbourne, Australia, 2002. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2002, 5(4) Supplement: 13.
  7. Edwards, S., Peikenkamp, K., Bandholm, T., & Steele, J.R. Does fatigue induced by repetitive weighted standing vertical jumps affect muscle activation patterns during landing in beach volleyball? In: Müller, R., Gerber, H., & Stacoff, A. (Eds). Book of Abstracts for the International Society of Biomechanics VIIIth Congress, ETH Zürich, Switzerland, 8-13 July, 2001: 179.
  8. Peikenkamp, K., Steele, J.R., Edwards, S., & Bandholm, T. Effects of variations in sand surface type on muscle activation patterns in landing in beach volleyball. In: Müller, R., Gerber, H., & Stacoff, A. (Eds). Book of Abstracts for the International Society of Biomechanics XVIIIth Congress, ETH Zürich, Switzerland, 8-13 July, 2001: 249.
Theses
  1. Edwards, S. The Effects of Fatigue of Landing in Beach Volleyball: Implications for Patellar Tendinosis. Master of Science (Honours) thesis, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2002.

Diane Harland (nee Riddiford)

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Riddiford-Harland, D.L., Steele, J.R., & Baur, L.A. The use of ultrasound imaging to measure midfoot plantar fat pad thickness in children. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2007, 37: 644-647
  2. Riddiford-Harland, D.L., Steele, J.R., & Baur, L.A. Upper and lower limb functionality: Are these compromised in obese children? International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2006, 1: 42-49.
  3. Riddiford-Harland, D.L., Steele, J.R., & Storlien, L.H. Does obesity influence foot structure in prepubescent children? International Journal of Obesity 2000, 24: 541-544.
Abstracts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Steele, J.R., Riddiford, D.L., Dowling, A.M., & Storlien, L.H. Does obesity influence foot structure in prepubescent children? Current perspectives. Clinical Biomechanics 1999, 14: 562.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Riddiford-Harland D, Steele J, Baur L, Cliff D, Okely A, Morgan P & Jones R. Plantar Pressure, Physical Activity, Motor Performance and Obesity: Are they Related? 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Canberra, Australia, 31 August – 2 September 2007.
  2. Riddiford-Harland, D., Steele, J., & Baur, L. Are the feet of obese children fat or flat? 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Glenelg, Australia, 28-30 October, 2005: 89.
  3. Riddiford-Harland, D.L., & Steele, J.R. Reproducibility of an ultrasound technique to determine plantar fat pad thickness in children. Fifth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC5), Sydney, Australia, 9-10 December, 2004: 106-107.
  4. Riddiford, D.L., Steele, J.R., & Storlien, L.H. Does obesity affect the ability of prepubescent children to rise from a chair? In: Herzog, W., & Jinha, A. (Eds.) Book of Abstracts for the International Society of Biomechanics VIIth Congress, Calgary, Canada, 8-13 August, 1999: 780.
  5. Riddiford, D.L., Steele, J.R., & Storlien, L.H. Does obesity affect explosive strength of prepubescent children? Seventh Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Gold Coast, Australia, October, 1998.
  6. Steele, J.R., Riddiford, D.L., Dowling, A.M., & Storlien, L.H. Does obesity influence foot structure in prepubescent children? Current perspectives. VI emed Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Australia, 8-13 August, 1998.
  7. Steele, J.R., Pinniger, G.J., Harland, M.J., Riddiford, D.L., & Munro, B.J. Preventing ACL injuries in football: What can we learn from the ACL deficient player? Football Australasia: Reducing the Injury List, Melbourne, Australia, 22-24 July, 1998: 1.
  8. Riddiford, D., Steele, J.R., & Storlien, L. The relationship between body mass index and plantar pressure distribution and lower limb alignment in prepubescent children. In: Fukunaga, T., & Fukashiro, S. Book of Abstracts for the International Society of Biomechanics XVIth Congress, Tokyo, Japan, 25-29 August, 1997: 223.
Reports
  1. Hume, P.A., Riddiford, D.L., & Manning, J.M. Assessment of Landing Patterns of Elite Netball Players. Report to Accident, Rehabilitation and Insurance Compensation Corporation, New Zealand, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, Australia, 1995.
Theses
  1. Riddiford, D.L. Relationship Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Functional Capacity in Prepubescent Children. Master of Science (Honours) thesis, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2000.

Karen Mickle

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Mauch, M., Mickle, K.J., Munro, B.J., Dowling, A., Grau, S., & Steele, J.R. Do the feet of German and Australian children differ in structure? Implications for children’s shoe design. Ergonomics, 2008: In Press.
  2. Cliff, D., Wilson, A., Okely, A.D., Mickle, K.J., & Steele, J.R. Feasibility of SHARK: A physical activity skill development program for overweight and obese children. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport,.2007; 10(4):263-267.
  3. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J.  Does excess mass affect plantar pressure in young children? International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2006; 1(3): 183-188.
  4. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J.  The Feet of Overweight and Obese Young Children: Are They Flat or Fat? Obesity. 2006; 14: 1949-1953.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., Lord, S.R., & Menz, H.B. Gait characteristics in older adults: Are they associated with falls risk? XXI Congress, International Society of Biomechanics, Taipei, Taiwan, 1-5 July 2007; Journal of Biomechanics, 2007, 40 (Supplement 2): S53.
  2. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., Lord, S.R., & Menz, H.B. Soft tissue thickness, plantar sensation and foot pain: What is the effect of obesity on the older foot? In Frederick EC & Yang SW (Eds), Proceedings of the VIIIth Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, Taipei, 27-29 June 2007; p 69
  3. Mickle, K.J., Munro, B.J., Lord, S.R., Menz, H.B., & Steele, J.R. Household shoe wearing habits of older adults: are they associated with falls risk? Proceedings of the VIIIth Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, Taipei, 27-29 June 2007; p 77
  4. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., Lord, S.R., & Menz, H.B. Should foot pain be used to discriminate multiple fallers from nonfallers? ISPGR Vermont 2007, July 14-18, 2007.
  5. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., & Lord, S.R.  Is toe strength related to performance in the PPA in older men and women? Australian Falls Prevention Conference Program and Abstract Book, 5-7 November, 2006, Brisbane, Qld, page 154.
  6. Mickle, K. J., Chambers, S., Steele, J. R., & Munro, B. A novel and reliable method to measure toe flexor strength. Proceedings of the 10th emed Scientific Meeting, Spitzingsee, Germany, 26-28 July 2006: T32
  7. Okely, A., Cliff, D., Mickle, K., Smith, L., & Steele, J. Prevalence of overweight, obesity and physical activity-related risk factors among 2-5-year-old children in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. 14th Annual Scientific Meeting for the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Adelaide, Australia, October 28-30 2005; p119.
  8. Mickle, K., Cliff, D., Steele, J., Munro, B., & Okely, A. Are plantar pressures related to the daily physical activity levels in pre-school children? 2005 Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Melbourne, Australia, October 13-16, 2005. Journal of Science Medicine and Sport, 2005; 8(4) Supplement:177.
  9. Cliff, D., Okely, A., Mickle, K., Smith, L., Crowshaw, A. & Steele J. Are pre-school children meeting current Australian physical activity recommendations? Fifth National Physical Activity Conference, Melbourne, Australia, October 13-16, 2005. Journal of Science Medicine and Sport, 2005; 8(4) Supplement:36.
  10. Munro, B., Steele, J., & Mickle, K. Does landing approach direction affect lower limb neuromuscular control during landing: Implications for ACL injury prevention? Fourth National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Melbourne, Australia, October 13-16, 2005. Journal of Science Medicine and Sport, 2005; 8(4) Supplement:92.
  11. Munro, B., Steele, J., & Mickle, K. Does running on after landing elicit protective lower limb neuromuscular patterns: Implications for ACL injury prevention? Fourth National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Melbourne, Australia, October 13-16, 2005. Journal of Science Medicine and Sport, 2005; 8(4) Supplement:169.
  12. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J. Do overweight and obesity affect dynamic plantar pressure distributions in pre-school children? Proceedings of the International Society of Biomechanics XXth Congress and the American Society of Biomechanics 29th Meeting, July 31-August 5, 2005, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, CD-ROM, X-CD Technologies: 351.
  13. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J. Overweight and Obese Preschool Children: Are their feet flat or fat? 7th Symposium on Footwear Biomechanics, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. July 27-29, 2005, p. 52.
  14. Mickle. K.J., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B. The plantar fat pad: Is it affected by obesity in young children? Fifth Australasian Biomechanics Conference (ABC5), Sydney, Australia, 9-10 December, 2004: 4-5.
  15. Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Crowshaw, A., Mickle, K., Smith, L., & Steele, J.R. Relationships between BMI and perceived competence in pre-school children. 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 66.
  16. Okely, A.D., Cliff, D., Smith, L., Crowshaw, A., Mickle, K., & Steele, J.R. Relationships between actual competence, perceived physical competence and objectively measured physical activity in pre-school children. 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 67.
  17. Mickle, K.J., Steele, J.R., Munro, B.J., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Smith, L., & Crowshaw, A. Does an increased Body Mass Index affect plantar pressures in pre-school children? 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 August, 2004: 61.
  18. Ross, S.A., Mickle, K., Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Does kicking a ball really reflect limb dominance in non-kicking tasks? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and the Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Canberra, Australia, 25-28 October, 2003. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2003, 6(4) Supplement: 37.
  19. Mickle, K., Ross, S.A., Munro, B.J., & Steele, J.R. Landing training for ACL prevention: Does it improve functionality? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and the Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Canberra, Australia, 25-28 October, 2003. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2003, 6(4) Supplement: 103.
  20. Mickle, K., Rahardjo, G., Wilson, A., Cliff, D., Okely, A.D., Steele, J.R., & Munro, B.J. Can improvements in fundamental movement skills transfer to activities of daily living? 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO), Hunter Valley, Australia, 24-26 October, 2003: 58.
Theses
  1. Mickle, K. The Feet of Overweight and Obese Young Children: Are They Flat or Fat? Bachelor of Science (Honours: First Class) thesis. Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2004.

Alison Bell

Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Weigall F, Bell A & Simpson K (2006) Psychosocial risk factors for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders – case studies from industry. Proceedings from the International Ergonomics Association Triennial Conference July 2006, Maastricht.
  2. Bell A, Simpson K & Weigall F (2006) Physical risk factors for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders - case studies from industry. Proceedings from the International Ergonomics Association Triennial Conference July 2006, Maastricht.
  3. Weigall F, Bell A & Simpson K (2006) Influencing population health – the role of allied health professionals in raising the standards in occupational health. Proceedings from the14 th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, July 2006.
  4. Weigall F & Bell A (2006) Our changing workforce – the impact on the assessment and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Proceedings from the14 th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, July 2006.
  5. Bell A, Simpson K & Weigall F (2006) A review of tools used to assess the physical risk factors that contribute to upper limb work related musculoskeletal disorders. Proceedings from the 14 th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, July 2006.
  6. Weigall F & Bell A (2006) A review of tools used to assess the work organisation/psychosocial risk factors that contribute to upper limb work related musculoskeletal disorders. Proceedings from the 14 th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, July 2006.
  7. Bell, A. (2003). Occupational therapists: A key role in injury management. Occupational Therapy Australia, 5 September, Sydney, Australia, 2003: 28.
  8. Bell, A., & Mourtos, P. The development & implementation of a contractor safety program: What worked & what didn't. Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee Occupational Health and Safety Conference: OHS Integration in Research and Higher Education, 4-6 July, Sydney, Australia, 2001.
Reports
  1. Weigall F, Simpson K & Bell A (2006) An assessment of the repetitive manual tasks of cleaners, prepared for WorkCover NSW.
  2. Bell, A., Simpson, K., & Weigall, F. Assessment of Repetitive Manual Tasks of Cleaners. Report to Workcover NSW, Sydney, Australia, 2005.
  3. Bell, A., Simpson, K., & Weigall, F. An Evidence Based guide for safer cleaning work – reducing injury risk, improving comfort, assisting work efficiency. A guide for managers, supervisors and workers. Guide for Workcover NSW, Sydney, Australia, 2005.

Deirdre McGhee

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. McGhee, D., Power, B., & Steele, Does deep water running reduce exercise induced breast discomfort? British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2007, 41:879-883.
  2. McGhee, D.E., & Steele, J.R. How do respiratory state and measurement method affect bra size calculations? British Journal of Sports Medicine 2006, 40: 970-974.
Book Chapters
  1. Steele, J.R., & McGhee, D.E. Functional anatomy. In: Pyke, F. (Ed.) Better Coaching: Advanced Coach's Manual, 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, 2001: Chapter 5: 51-68 (Invited Contribution).
  2. McGhee, D.E. Kinematics of the wrist and mobilisation techniques. In: Connelly, W.B., & Prosser, R. Rehabilitation of Hand and Upper Limb, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. McGhee, D. & Steele, J. How do respiratory state and measurement method affect bra size calculations? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Melbourne, Australia, 13-16 October, 2005. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2005, 7(4) Supplement: 88 (Special Commendation Best Poster Basic Science).
  2. McGhee, D., Power, B., & Steele, J. Buoyancy and breast bounce: Does deep water running reduce exercise induced reast discomfort? Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Alice Springs, Australia, 6-9 October, 2004. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2004, 7(4) Supplement: 80 (Winner: Wendy Ey Women in Sport Award).
  3. McGhee, D.E., & Gilleard, W. A Biomechanical Hypothesis to Explain Muscle Energy Mobilising Techniques. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Canberra, Australia, 25-28 October, 2003. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2003, 6(4) Supplement.
  4. Gorelick, M., Brown, M., Groeller, H., Bashford, G., & McGhee, D. Musculotendinous indicators of injury site in chronic low back pain: Control data. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Melbourne, Australia, 12-16 October, 2002. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2002, 5(4) Supplement: 96.
  5. McGhee, D.E. & Gilleard, W. Muscle Energy Techniques and Biomechanics. Fifth International Australian Physiotherapy Association Congress, Vol 2, Hobart, Australia, 11-15 May, 1998.

Jasmine Menant

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Menant J.C., Steele J.R., Menz H.B., Munro B.J., & Lord SR. Effects of footwear characteristics on balance and stepping in older people. Gerontology, 2008: In Press.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Menant JC, Perry SD, Menz HB, Munro BJ, Steele JR and Lord SR. How do shoe features affect dynamic balance and perceived stability during gait? Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the International Society of the Society for Posture and Gait Research, Burlington, Vermont USA, July 14-18, 2007, p. 34
  2. Menant JC, Menz HB, Munro BJ, Steele JR and Lord SR. Does shoe sole hardness affect pelvis and head acceleration patterns during walking in older people? XXI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Taipei, Taiwan, July 1-5, 2007; Journal of Biomechanics, 2007, 40 (Supplement 2): S83
  3. Menant JC, Menz HB, Munro BJ, Steele JR and Lord SR. What are the effects of a high heel-collar and a tread sole shoe on stopping over dry and slippery surfaces in older people? Proceedings of the VIIIth Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan, June 27-29, 2007, p. 67
  4. Menant JC, Menz HB, Munro BJ, Steele JR and Lord SR. Effects of footwear characteristics on standing balance in older people. Proceedings of the 5th National Conference of Emerging Researchers in Ageing, Sydney, NSW, November 21, 2006, p. 61
  5. Menant JC, Perry SD, Menz HB, Munro BJ, Steele JR and Lord SR. Effects of footwear features on dynamic balance during walking. Proceedings of the 2nd Australian Falls Prevention Conference, Brisbane, QLD, November 5-7, 2006, p. 85
  6. Menant JC, Menz HB, Munro BJ, Steele JR and Lord SR. How do shoe features affect balance in elderly community-dwellers? Proceedings of the Australian Injury Prevention Conference, Sydney, NSW, September 21-22, 2006, p. 60
  7. Menant, J. The effects of respiratory muscle training on 500 m distance running performance. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) Annual Student Conference, Coventry, UK, 2003.
  8. Menant, J., Collins, S., & Llewelyn, M. The effects of using walking poles on ground reaction force and muscle activity when walking with and without a backpack. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) Annual Student Conference, Coventry, UK, 2003.

John Whitting

Full Manuscripts Published in Refereed Journals
  1. Whitting, J.W., Steele, J.R., Jaffrey, M.A., & Munro, B.J. Parachute landing fall characteristics at three realistic vertical descent velocities. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 2007, 78: 1135-1142.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Whitting, J.W., Steele, J.R., Jaffrey, M.A., & Munro, B.J. Heel versus toe: Does foot alignment affect parachute landing technique? Program and Abstracts of the XXI Congress, International Society of Biomechanics, Taipei , Taiwan , July 1-5, 2007 . Journal of Biomechanics, 40(Supplement 2): S240.
  2. Whitting, J., Munro, B.J., Jaffrey, M., & Steele, J.R. How do changes in vertical descent velocity affect performance of the parachute landing fall technique ? Accepted for presentation at the Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport , Fiji, 16-19 October, 2006 . Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2006, 9(6) Supplement: 44.
Theses
  1. Whtting, J. Does vertical descent velocity affect the parachute landing fall technique and how is this moderated by experience? Bachelor of Science (Honours: First Class) thesis. Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2005.

Sheridan Gho

Theses
  1. Gho, S. To What Extent Are Bras an Impediment to Exercise for Breast Cancer Patients? Bachelor of Science (Honours: First Class) thesis. School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2007.

Catherine Wild

Conference Proceedings & Presentations
  1. Wild, C., Munro, B., & Steele, J. Does landing technique displayed during volleyball training replicated the demands of competition? Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Yanuca, Fiji Islands, 19-21 October, 2006. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2006, 9(6) Supplement: 45.
Theses
  1. Wild, C. How is the landing technique of males affected by growth and development? Implications for Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Bachelor of Science (Honours: First Class) thesis. School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2007.
 
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