A5000288900- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Medical and Biological Ozone Research
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Physical Activity and Health
- Healthcare Regulation
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Innovations in Medical Education
Mater Research
2018-2025
The University of Queensland
2002-2025
Griffith University
2016-2025
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
2024
Mater Health Services
2019-2024
Mater Adult Hospital
2024
Southern Cross University
2024
Queensland University of Technology
2024
Menzies School of Health Research
2016-2023
Gold Coast Hospital
2017
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects 670-nm, 780-nm, and 830-nm laser irradiation on cell proliferation normal primary osteoblast (MC3T3) malignant osteosarcoma (MG63) lines in vitro. Background: Some studies have shown that phototherapy is able stimulate osteogenesis bone tissue, increasing accelerating fracture consolidation. It has been suggested light may a biostimulatory effect tumor cells. However, mechanism by which acts cells not fully understood. Materials...
Abstract Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative with no cure and few treatment options. Its incidence increasing due to aging populations, longer duration potentially as COVID-19 sequela. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been successfully used in animal models reduce the signs of PD protect dopaminergic neurons. Objective To assess effectiveness PBM mitigate clinical prospective proof-of-concept study, using combination transcranial remote treatment, order inform...
Based on indicators that emerged from The First Physical Therapy Summit Global Health (2007), the Second (2011) identified themes to inform a global physical therapy action plan integrate health promotion into practice across World Confederation for (WCPT) regions. Working questions were: (1) how well is implemented within practice; and (2) might this be improved five target audiences (i.e. therapist practitioners, educators, researchers, professional body representatives, government...
One strategy to meet increasing consumer demand for healthcare services in the pandemic era has been reorganize workforce. This can be achieved by reorganizing teams, which are associated with improved workforce productivity and better patient outcomes. However, teams described using numerous terminologies labels, led conceptual confusion researchers research users. In this paper, we explore disparate nature of team terminology, ramifications confusion, propose standardized terminology...
Abstract Examining how heat affects people with Parkinson’s disease is essential for informing clinical decision-making, safety, well-being, and healthcare planning. While there evidence that the neuropathology associated thermoregulatory mechanisms, little attention has been given to association of sensitivity worsening symptoms restricted daily activities in this progressive disease. Using a cross-sectional study design, we examined experiences diagnosed heat. Two-hundred forty-seven...
The mechanism by which laser phototherapy (Low Level Laser Therapy - LLLT) induces analgesia in the treatment of chronic pain is not understood. To investigate a possible role for opioids this treatment, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was designed to compare effect two dosages (1 J/cm2 and 5 J/cm2) an infrared (IR) (820 nm), visible red (670 nm) near-monochromatic light emitting device (660 nm, 30 nm bandwidth) on trigger points. Fifty-six consenting subjects with conditions...
Objective: The purpose of this study was (i) to develop a method for successfully seeding osteoblasts onto glass-ceramic scaffold designed use in clinical settings, and (ii) determine whether the application laser phototherapy at 830 nm would result osteoblast proliferation on scaffold. Background: bioscaffolds is considered promising strategy number applications where tissue healing sub-optimal. As vitro growth slow process, could be used stimulate bioscaffolds. Methods: A methodology...
BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral nerve disorder of the wrist. Nonsurgical treatments e.g. laser therapy may cause potential beneficial effects.AIM: To compare dose dependent effects low level (LLLT) and high intensity (HILT) on pain electrophysiology studies in patients with CTS.DESIGN: Double-blind randomized controlled trial.SETTING: Outpatient physiotherapy clinic.POPULATION: Ninety-eight participants CTS, aged between 20 to 60 years, were randomly assigned...
This study investigated coping and quality of life in men with prostate cancer (n= 105, 48-86 years age) their partners 85, 48-84 years). Participants completed the Abbreviated Dyadic Adjustment Scale, Brief COPE, European Organisation for Research Treatment Cancer Core Quality Life Questionnaire (QLQ-C30) open-ended questions on appraisal coping. Multivariate analyses showed that better was associated higher education levels (role functioning fatigue), lower avoidant (emotional, social,...
Objective: This study compared the effects of different doses (J/cm2) laser phototherapy at wavelengths either 780, 830, or 904 nm on human breast carcinoma, melanoma, and immortalized mammary epithelial cell lines in vitro. In addition, we examined whether irradiation would malignantly transform murine fibroblast NIH3T3 line. Background: Laser is used clinical treatment cancer-related lymphoedema, despite limited safety information. contributes to systematically developing guidelines for...
Background: Neuroprotection against Parkinson’s disease degeneration by photobiomodulation has been reported in animal models but no true placebo-controlled human studies have published. Objective: To understand if therapy can produce clinically significant differences physical performance measures people with disease; and what frequency of treatment is necessary to initiate clinical change. Methods: In a participant assessor-blinded, randomized, pilot study, 22 participants received either...
Objective: To assess whether remote application of photobiomodulation (PBM) is effective in reducing clinical signs Parkinson's disease (PD). Background: PD a progressive neurodegenerative for which there no cure and few treatment options. There strong link between the microbiome-gut-brain axis PD. PBM animal models can reduce protect neurons from damage when applied directly to head or parts body. In study, has been shown improve up 1 year. Methods: Seven participants were treated with...
Numerous mechanisms, mostly molecular, have been tested and proposed for photobiomodulation. Photobiomodulation is finding a niche in the treatment of conditions that no gold-standard or only partially effective pharmacological treatment. Many chronic are characterised by symptoms which there cure control pharmaceuticals may add to disease burden through side effects. To quality life, alternate methods symptom management need be identified.To demonstrate how photobiomodulation, its numerous...
This study aimed to investigate how local pain relief is mediated by laser therapy and dose affects the relationship.Inflammation was induced in hind-paws of Wistar rats. Two groups rats received 780-nm (Spectra-Medics Pty Ltd.) at one two doses (2.5 1 J/cm(2)). One group acted as a control. Scores nociceptive threshold were recorded using paw pressure thermal measures.A J/cm(2) had no statistically significant effect on antinociceptive responses. A 2.5 demonstrated ( p < 0.029) compared...
This study aimed to improve understanding of prostate and breast cancer survivors' physical activity nutrition the association these behaviours with two models. The first model, Commonsense Self-Regulation Model (CSM), addresses cognitive emotional perceptions illness whereas Transtheoretical (TTM) focuses on stage readiness engage in a behaviour. Participants who had been diagnosed either (n = 145) or 92) completed measures demographic health information, representations, change,...
Objective: The objective of this case study was to elucidate the effect photobiomodulation (PBM) on microbiome. Background: gut microbiome has been identified as a key component health, with dysbiosis, characterized by decreased microbial diversity and an altered composition, being recognized instrumental in many diseases disorders. Previous research suggested that can be favorably animal models using PBM. Materials methods: participant had their tested nine occasions, three times before any...
There are currently major inconsistencies in the methodological approaches used to index social frailty. The present study aimed better understand which of these may be most valuable predicting older adult's physical health and psychological wellbeing. One hundred thirty-three participants aged 60-90 years completed five measures commonly frailty, along with health, Social frailty was not only assessed at scale level but also considered terms both objectivity (versus subjectivity) each item,...
Background: There is no cure for mitochondrial diseases which manifest in numerous ways including fatigue, muscle weakness, and exercise intolerance. Medical treatment varies focuses on managing symptoms. Photobiomodulation (PBM) can decrease damage thereby increasing energy production decreasing cell death. This pilot study will apply PBM to people with encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, stroke-like episodes (MELAS) examine the safety of application, if changes occur symptoms signs after...