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Dr Alison Harmer

Senior Lecturer

C43O - O Block Cumberland Campus
The University of Sydney

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Selected grants

2011

  • Respiratory function in patients with newly-diagnosed early-onset type 2 diabetes; Harmer A, Maxwell L, Wong J, Alison J; Physiotherapy Research Foundation/Research Support.

2008

  • Pulmonary and Exercise Testing in Chronic Disease: Vmax Encore System.; Alison J, McKeough Z, Harmer A, Mackey M, Orr R; Faculty of Health Sciences/Equipment Development Grant.
  • Acute ventilatory and haemodynamic responses to supplemental oxygen in patients with chronic respiratory failure; Alison J, Hollier C, Harmer A, Maxwell L; Physiotherapy Research Foundation/Research Support.

2007

  • Pilot Study: Impact of extended intensive rehabilitation on comorbidities following total knee repla; Russell T, Crosbie W, Naylor J, Harmer A; Whitlam Joint Replacement Centre/Pilot Study.

2005

  • Skeletal muscle function in chronic non-specific low back pain: mitochondrial function, muscle atrophy and muscle performance.; Harmer A; University of Sydney/Internal Research Grant Allocations - Cumberland.

2004

  • Perometer; Adams R, Moseley L, Boland R, Kilbreath S, Refshauge K, Harmer A; University of Sydney/Equipment Grant.
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Selected publications

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Book Chapters

  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Walker, R. (2007). Physiotherapy rehabilitation following primary total knee arthroplasty. In Cecily Partridge (Eds.), Recent Advances in Physiotherapy, (pp. 225-250). England: John Wiley & Sons.

Journals

  • Naylor, J., Ko, V., Rougellis, S., Green, N., Hackett, D., Magrath, A., Barnett, A., Kim, G., White, M., Nathan, P., Harmer, A., Mackey, M., Heard, R., et al (2012). Is discharge knee range of motion a useful and relevant clinical indicator after total knee replacement? Part 1. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 18(3), 644-651.
  • Naylor, J., Ko, V., Rougellis, S., Green, N., Mittal, R., Heard, R., Yeo, A., Barnett, A., Hackett, D., Saliba, C., Mackey, M., Harmer, A., et al (2012). Is discharge knee range of motion a useful and relevant clinical indicator after total knee replacement? Part 2. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 18(3), 652-658.
  • Raymond, J., Harmer, A., Temesi, J., Van Kemenade, C. (2010). Glucose tolerance and physical activity level in people with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord, 48(8), 591-596.
  • Crosbie, W., Naylor, J., Harmer, A. (2010). Six Minute Walk Distance or Stair Negotiation? Choice of Activity Assessment Following Total Knee Replacement. Physiotherapy Research International, 15(1), 35-41.
  • Hassett, L., Moseley, A., Tate, R., Harmer, A., Fairbairn, T., Leung, J. (2009). Efficacy of a fitness centre-based exercise programme compared with a home-based exercise programme in traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 41(4), 247-255.
  • Harmer, A., Naylor, J., Crosbie, W., Russell, T. (2009). Land-based versus water-based rehabilitation following total knee replacement: A randomized, single-blind trial. Arthritis Care and Research, 61(2), 184-191.
  • Lin, C., March, L., Crosbie, W., Crawford, R., Graves, S., Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Jan, S., Bennell, K., Harris, I., Fransen, M., et al (2009). Maximum recovery after knee replacement - the MARKER study rationale and protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 10(16), 69-1-69-8.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Heard, R., Harris, I. (2009). Patterns of recovery following knee and hip replacement in an Australian cohort. Australian Health Review, 33(1), 124-135.
  • Crosbie, W., Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Russell, T. (2009). Predictors of functional ambulation and patient perception following total knee replacement and short-term rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation, Online, 1-11.
  • Hassett, L., Moseley, A., Tate, R., Harmer, A. (2008). Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008 (Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006123), 1-53.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Heard, R. (2008). Severe other joint disease and obesity independently influence recovery after joint replacement surgery: an observational study 1. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 54(1), 57-64.
  • Harmer, A., Chisholm, D., McKenna, M., Hunter, S., Ruell, P., Naylor, J., Maxwell, L., Flack, J. (2008). Sprint training increases muscle oxidative metabolism during high-intensity exercise in patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care, 31(11), 2097-2102.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Crosbie, W., Fester, N. (2007). Clinical networks - bridging the research-quality chasm. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 53, 284.
  • Harmer, A., Chisholm, D., McKenna, M., Morris, N., Thom, J., Bennett, G., Flack, J. (2007). High-intensity training improves plasma glucose and acid-base regulation during intermittent maximal exercise in type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 30(5), 1269-1271.
  • Hassett, L., Harmer, A., Moseley, A., Mackey, M. (2007). Validity of the modified 20-metre shuttle test: assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness in people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury, 21(10), 1069-1077.
  • Harmer, A., Ruell, P., McKenna, M., Chisholm, D., Hunter, S., Thom, J., Morris, N., Flack, J. (2006). Effects of sprint training on extrarenal potassium regulation with intense exercise in Type 1 diabetes. Journal of Applied Physiology, 100(1), 26-34.
  • Hassett, L., Moseley, A., Tate, R., Harmer, A. (2006). Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006 (3), 1-15.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Fransen, M., Crosbie, W., Innes, L. (2006). Status of physiotherapy rehabilitation after total knee replacement in Australia. Physiotherapy Research International, 11(1), 35-47.
  • Thom, J., Thompson, M., Ruell, P., Bryant, G., Fonda, J., Harmer, A., Janse De Jonge, X., Hunter, S. (2001). Effect of 10-day cast immobilization on sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium regulation in humans. Acta Physiologica, 172, 141-147.

Conferences

  • Hollier, C., Harmer, A., Maxwell, L., Piper, A., Menadue, C., Willson, G. (2009). Does supplemental oxygen worsen hypercapnia in patients with obesity-related respiratory failure (obesity hypoventilation syndrome)?. Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week APA 2009, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Harmer, A. (2009). Key health issues for older people: Diabetes evidence update and practical implications. Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week APA 2009, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Russell, T., Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Crosbie, W. (2007). Land versus water-based exercise following TKR. Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference - APA 2007, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Heard, R. (2007). Severe other joint disease and obesity are associated with poorer outcomes following joint replacement. Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference - APA 2007, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Naylor, J., Fransen, M., Harmer, A., Winstanley, J., Ireland, J. (2006). Outcomes following primary THR and TKR from a region with high socio-economic disadvantage. Australasian Quality and Safety Conference.
  • Raymond, J., Temesi, J., Harmer, A. (2006). Physical activity and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in people with spinal cord injury. 2nd Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science Conference, Brisbane: Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).
  • Harmer, A., Naylor, J. (2005). High intensity exercise training reduces ventilation and carbon dioxide output in subjects with type 1 diabetes during maximal constant-load exercise. APA 9th National Cardiothoracic Conference.
  • Harmer, A., Ruell, P., McKenna, M., Chisholm, D., Thom, J., Hunter, S., Sutton, J. (2003). Increased Na+K+ATPase content is associated with improved potassium regulation during maximal exercise after sprint training in non-diabetics, but not in type 1 diabetes mellitus. Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society.

Report

  • Harmer, A. (2008). Report to MBF on ongoing evaluation of pre-natal education at the Sydney Adventist Hospital.

2012

  • Naylor, J., Ko, V., Rougellis, S., Green, N., Hackett, D., Magrath, A., Barnett, A., Kim, G., White, M., Nathan, P., Harmer, A., Mackey, M., Heard, R., et al (2012). Is discharge knee range of motion a useful and relevant clinical indicator after total knee replacement? Part 1. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 18(3), 644-651.
  • Naylor, J., Ko, V., Rougellis, S., Green, N., Mittal, R., Heard, R., Yeo, A., Barnett, A., Hackett, D., Saliba, C., Mackey, M., Harmer, A., et al (2012). Is discharge knee range of motion a useful and relevant clinical indicator after total knee replacement? Part 2. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 18(3), 652-658.

2010

  • Raymond, J., Harmer, A., Temesi, J., Van Kemenade, C. (2010). Glucose tolerance and physical activity level in people with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord, 48(8), 591-596.
  • Crosbie, W., Naylor, J., Harmer, A. (2010). Six Minute Walk Distance or Stair Negotiation? Choice of Activity Assessment Following Total Knee Replacement. Physiotherapy Research International, 15(1), 35-41.

2009

  • Hollier, C., Harmer, A., Maxwell, L., Piper, A., Menadue, C., Willson, G. (2009). Does supplemental oxygen worsen hypercapnia in patients with obesity-related respiratory failure (obesity hypoventilation syndrome)?. Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week APA 2009, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Hassett, L., Moseley, A., Tate, R., Harmer, A., Fairbairn, T., Leung, J. (2009). Efficacy of a fitness centre-based exercise programme compared with a home-based exercise programme in traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 41(4), 247-255.
  • Harmer, A. (2009). Key health issues for older people: Diabetes evidence update and practical implications. Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week APA 2009, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Harmer, A., Naylor, J., Crosbie, W., Russell, T. (2009). Land-based versus water-based rehabilitation following total knee replacement: A randomized, single-blind trial. Arthritis Care and Research, 61(2), 184-191.
  • Lin, C., March, L., Crosbie, W., Crawford, R., Graves, S., Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Jan, S., Bennell, K., Harris, I., Fransen, M., et al (2009). Maximum recovery after knee replacement - the MARKER study rationale and protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 10(16), 69-1-69-8.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Heard, R., Harris, I. (2009). Patterns of recovery following knee and hip replacement in an Australian cohort. Australian Health Review, 33(1), 124-135.
  • Crosbie, W., Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Russell, T. (2009). Predictors of functional ambulation and patient perception following total knee replacement and short-term rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation, Online, 1-11.

2008

  • Hassett, L., Moseley, A., Tate, R., Harmer, A. (2008). Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008 (Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006123), 1-53.
  • Harmer, A. (2008). Report to MBF on ongoing evaluation of pre-natal education at the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Heard, R. (2008). Severe other joint disease and obesity independently influence recovery after joint replacement surgery: an observational study 1. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 54(1), 57-64.
  • Harmer, A., Chisholm, D., McKenna, M., Hunter, S., Ruell, P., Naylor, J., Maxwell, L., Flack, J. (2008). Sprint training increases muscle oxidative metabolism during high-intensity exercise in patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care, 31(11), 2097-2102.

2007

  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Crosbie, W., Fester, N. (2007). Clinical networks - bridging the research-quality chasm. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 53, 284.
  • Harmer, A., Chisholm, D., McKenna, M., Morris, N., Thom, J., Bennett, G., Flack, J. (2007). High-intensity training improves plasma glucose and acid-base regulation during intermittent maximal exercise in type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 30(5), 1269-1271.
  • Russell, T., Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Crosbie, W. (2007). Land versus water-based exercise following TKR. Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference - APA 2007, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Walker, R. (2007). Physiotherapy rehabilitation following primary total knee arthroplasty. In Cecily Partridge (Eds.), Recent Advances in Physiotherapy, (pp. 225-250). England: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Heard, R. (2007). Severe other joint disease and obesity are associated with poorer outcomes following joint replacement. Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference - APA 2007, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Hassett, L., Harmer, A., Moseley, A., Mackey, M. (2007). Validity of the modified 20-metre shuttle test: assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness in people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury, 21(10), 1069-1077.

2006

  • Harmer, A., Ruell, P., McKenna, M., Chisholm, D., Hunter, S., Thom, J., Morris, N., Flack, J. (2006). Effects of sprint training on extrarenal potassium regulation with intense exercise in Type 1 diabetes. Journal of Applied Physiology, 100(1), 26-34.
  • Hassett, L., Moseley, A., Tate, R., Harmer, A. (2006). Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006 (3), 1-15.
  • Naylor, J., Fransen, M., Harmer, A., Winstanley, J., Ireland, J. (2006). Outcomes following primary THR and TKR from a region with high socio-economic disadvantage. Australasian Quality and Safety Conference.
  • Raymond, J., Temesi, J., Harmer, A. (2006). Physical activity and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in people with spinal cord injury. 2nd Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science Conference, Brisbane: Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).
  • Naylor, J., Harmer, A., Fransen, M., Crosbie, W., Innes, L. (2006). Status of physiotherapy rehabilitation after total knee replacement in Australia. Physiotherapy Research International, 11(1), 35-47.

2005

  • Harmer, A., Naylor, J. (2005). High intensity exercise training reduces ventilation and carbon dioxide output in subjects with type 1 diabetes during maximal constant-load exercise. APA 9th National Cardiothoracic Conference.

2003

  • Harmer, A., Ruell, P., McKenna, M., Chisholm, D., Thom, J., Hunter, S., Sutton, J. (2003). Increased Na+K+ATPase content is associated with improved potassium regulation during maximal exercise after sprint training in non-diabetics, but not in type 1 diabetes mellitus. Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society.

2001

  • Thom, J., Thompson, M., Ruell, P., Bryant, G., Fonda, J., Harmer, A., Janse De Jonge, X., Hunter, S. (2001). Effect of 10-day cast immobilization on sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium regulation in humans. Acta Physiologica, 172, 141-147.
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