Gavin Williams

Reliability of lumbar multifidus and iliocostalis lumborum thickness and echogenicity measurements using ultrasound imaging

J Farragher, A Pranata, D El-Ansary, S Parry, G Williams, C Royse, A Royse, M O'Donohue, A Bryant

Journal article  |  2021  |  Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

Purpose: To establish the test–retest and inter-rater reliability of lumbar multifidus (LM) and iliocostalis lumborum (IL) muscle ..

The timeframe for safe resumption of high-level mobility following traumatic brain injury is currently unknown: a systematic review

Sara Gallow, Laura Hilet, Edwina Sutherland, Jennifer McGinley, John Olver, Gavin Williams

Journal article  |  2021  |  DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION

PURPOSE: To examine the safety of high-level mobility (HLM) prescription in the early sub-acute phase of recovery following modera..

Assessing Sleep Architecture With Polysomnography During Posttraumatic Amnesia After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study

Bianca Fedele, Dean McKenzie, Gavin Williams, Robert Giles, John Olver

Journal article  |  2021  |  NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR

BACKGROUND: Early-onset sleep disturbance is common following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and often emerges wh..

What Factors Influence Clinicians' Use of Technology in Neurorehabilitation? A Multisite Qualitative Study.

Kelly J Bower, Michele Verdonck, Anita Hamilton, Gavin Williams, Dawn Tan, Ross A Clark

Journal article  |  2021  |  Phys Ther

OBJECTIVE: Technology is being increasingly used for physical assessment and interventions in health care settings. However, clini..

Paretic and Nonparetic Step Tests Are Noninterchangeable in Stroke: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Shamala Thilarajah, Kelly J Bower, Gavin Williams, Ross A Clark, Dawn Tan, Yong-Hao Pua

Journal article  |  2021  |  Phys Ther

OBJECTIVE: The step test (ST) is a common clinical assessment of dynamic balance among survivors of stroke. The ST assesses a pers..

Ankle Power Generation Has a Greater Influence on Walking Speed Reserve Than Balance Following Traumatic Brain Injury.

Renee Gill, Megan Banky, Gavin Williams

Journal article  |  2021  |  J Head Trauma Rehabil

OBJECTIVE: Reduced walking speed is common following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Walking speed reserve (WSR) refers to the abili..

A comparison of leg stiffness in running between typically developing children and children with cerebral palsy

A Chappell, GT Allison, N Gibson, G Williams, S Morris

Journal article  |  2021  |  CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS

BACKGROUND: Leg stiffness is important during running to increase velocity and maximise efficiency by facilitating use of the stre..

Ballistic Resistance Training: Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness for Improving Mobility in Adults With Neurologic Conditions: A Systematic Review

Thomas Cordner, Thorlene Egerton, Katharine Schubert, Tanya Wijesinghe, Gavin Williams

Journal article  |  2021  |  ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether ballistic resistance training is feasible, safe, and effective in improving muscle strength, powe..

Upper Limb Associated Reactions The Relationship Between Movement Kinematics and Muscle Activity in Seated Versus Walking Testing

Michelle B Kahn, Gavin Williams, Benjamin F Mentiplay, Kelly J Bower, John Olver, Ross A Clark

Journal article  |  2021  |  AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to (1) evaluate the relationships between stationary and dynamic associated reaction (AR) t..

Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Therapy During Posttraumatic Amnesia

Courtney Spiteri, Jennie Ponsford, Gavin Williams, Michelle Kahn, Adam McKay

Journal article  |  2021  |  ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

OBJECTIVES: To examine the effect of agitation, cognitive impairment, fatigue, and pain on physical therapy participation and outc..