Dr Andrew Leaver

PhD, GradDipAppSc(ManipPhty), BAppSc(Phty), GradCertEdSt(Higher Education)
Lecturer, Physiotherapy

C43O - O Block Cumberland Campus
The University of Sydney

Telephone +61 2 9351 9545
Fax +61 2 9351 9278

Teaching and supervision

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Electrotherapy
  • UOS Coordinator Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy D, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 4

Themes

Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences

Selected grants

2012

  • Sit-Stand Workstation Pilot; Mackey M, Leaver A, Rooney K, Chau J, Shirley D, Daley M; Heart Foundation of Australia/Research Support.

Selected publications

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Journals

  • Leaver, A., Maher, C., McAuley, J., Jull, G., Refshauge, K. (2013). Characteristics of a new episode of neck pain. Manual Therapy, Article in Press.
  • Leaver, A., Maher, C., McAuley, J., Jull, G., Latimer, J., Refshauge, K. (2013). People seeking treatment for a new episode of neck pain typically have rapid improvement in symptoms: an observational study. Journal of Physiotherapy.
  • Leaver, A., Maher, C. (2012). In response to: Dunning J. How about an honorable mention for cervical and thoracic thrust manipulation? A passing mention would be more appropriate. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 20(3), 167-168.
  • Leaver, A., Maher, C., Herbert, R., Latimer, J., McAuley, J., Gwendolen, J., Refshauge, K. (2010). A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Manipulation With Mobilization for Recent Onset Neck Pain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91(9), 1313-1318.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., McAuley, J. (2010). Conservative interventions provide short-term relief for non-specific neck pain: a systematic review. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 56(2), 73-85.
  • Leaver, A. (2010). Interpreting the evidence on motor control exercises for neck pain. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(5), 418-419.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., McAuley, J. (2010). Response to Bjordal et al. Journal of Physiotherapy, 56(4), 283-283.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Herbert, R., Latimer, J., McAuley, J., Jull, G. (2010). The authors respond. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92(2), 325-326.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Herbert, R., Jull, G., McAuley, J. (2007). Efficacy of manipulation for non-specific neck pain of recent onset: design of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8(Article 18), 18-1-18-5.

Conferences

  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Herbert, R., Jull, G., McAuley, J. (2008). Clinical characteristics of patients treated with manipulation for recent onset neck pain. Perspectives from a randomised controlled trial. World Congress on Neck Pain, USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Herbert, R., Jull, G., McAuley, J. (2007). Current Practice in Neck Manipulation. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 15th Biennial conference 2007, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Leaver, A. (2006). Manipulation for neck pain: Design of a randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Leaver, A. (2004). Management of chronic whiplash associated disorders. APA NSW / QLD Branch Conference 2004, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Leaver, A. (2003). Management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 13th Biennial Conference, Sydney, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.

2013

  • Leaver, A., Maher, C., McAuley, J., Jull, G., Refshauge, K. (2013). Characteristics of a new episode of neck pain. Manual Therapy, Article in Press.
  • Leaver, A., Maher, C., McAuley, J., Jull, G., Latimer, J., Refshauge, K. (2013). People seeking treatment for a new episode of neck pain typically have rapid improvement in symptoms: an observational study. Journal of Physiotherapy.

2012

  • Leaver, A., Maher, C. (2012). In response to: Dunning J. How about an honorable mention for cervical and thoracic thrust manipulation? A passing mention would be more appropriate. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 20(3), 167-168.

2010

  • Leaver, A., Maher, C., Herbert, R., Latimer, J., McAuley, J., Gwendolen, J., Refshauge, K. (2010). A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Manipulation With Mobilization for Recent Onset Neck Pain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91(9), 1313-1318.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., McAuley, J. (2010). Conservative interventions provide short-term relief for non-specific neck pain: a systematic review. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 56(2), 73-85.
  • Leaver, A. (2010). Interpreting the evidence on motor control exercises for neck pain. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(5), 418-419.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., McAuley, J. (2010). Response to Bjordal et al. Journal of Physiotherapy, 56(4), 283-283.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Herbert, R., Latimer, J., McAuley, J., Jull, G. (2010). The authors respond. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92(2), 325-326.

2008

  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Herbert, R., Jull, G., McAuley, J. (2008). Clinical characteristics of patients treated with manipulation for recent onset neck pain. Perspectives from a randomised controlled trial. World Congress on Neck Pain, USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

2007

  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Herbert, R., Jull, G., McAuley, J. (2007). Current Practice in Neck Manipulation. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 15th Biennial conference 2007, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Leaver, A., Refshauge, K., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Herbert, R., Jull, G., McAuley, J. (2007). Efficacy of manipulation for non-specific neck pain of recent onset: design of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8(Article 18), 18-1-18-5.

2006

  • Leaver, A. (2006). Manipulation for neck pain: Design of a randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.

2004

  • Leaver, A. (2004). Management of chronic whiplash associated disorders. APA NSW / QLD Branch Conference 2004, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.

2003

  • Leaver, A. (2003). Management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 13th Biennial Conference, Sydney, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.

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