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Ms Claire Hiller

PhD, MAppSc, BAppSc
Postdoctoral Fellow

C43S - S Block Cumberland Campus
The University of Sydney

Telephone +61 2 9351 9108
Fax +61 2 9351 9601

Biographical details

Dr Hiller has been awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Sydney to study ankle sprain and instability. Her current works aims to build on her doctoral studies which included: the development of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT), an objective measure of functional ankle instability; finding bilateral changes following unilateral ankle sprain; and proposing a modified model of chronic ankle instability.Dr Hiller is also a practising physiotherapist with a special interest in dance injuries. She has been involved in convening specialist interest days at the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Annual Meetings and recently co-convened the 4th International Ankle Symposium.

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Research interests

Current research interests include: further development of the CAIT, prevalence and impact of chronic ankle problems, predictors of chronic ankle instability, dancers' lower limb injuries, and dance footwear.

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Themes

Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences

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Selected grants

2012

  • Ankle instability in netballers; Hiller C, Greene A, Stuelcken M; New South Wales Sporting Injuries Committee/Research and Injury Prevention Scheme.

2011

  • Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for ankle syndesmosis injury; Burns J, Hiller C, Nicholson L, Refshauge K, Sman A; Australian Podiatry Education & Research Foundation/Research Grant.

2010

  • A novel intervention to prevent chronic ankle instability in adolescent dancers.; Hiller C, Refshauge K; Physiotherapy Research Foundation/Research Support.
  • The burden of chronic ankle problems in the community; Hiller C; Physiotherapists Registration Board (NSW Health)/Research Grant.
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Selected publications

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Journals

  • Sman, A., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K. (2013). Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for diagnosis of ankle syndesmosis injury: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, On-line First Dec 6, 2012.
  • Fong Yan, A., Sinclair, P., Hiller, C., Wegener, C., Smith, R. (2013). Impact attenuation during weight bearing activities in barefoot vs. shod conditions: A systematic review. Gait and Posture, In Press.
  • Refshauge, K., Hiller, C. (2012). Assessment of chronic ankle instability. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(Supplement 1), 12-12.
  • Soysa, A., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Burns, J. (2012). Importance and challenges of measuring intrinsic foot muscle strength. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(9), 1-14.
  • Fong Yan, A., Smith, R., Vanwanseele, B., Hiller, C. (2012). Mechanics of jazz shoes and their effect on pointing in child dancers. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(3), 242-248.
  • Rose, K., Hiller, C., Mandarakas, M., Raymond, J., Burns, J. (2012). Predictors of ankle instability in children and young people with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease. Neuromuscular Disorders, 22(9), 892-893.
  • Scheffer, G., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Burns, J. (2012). Prescription of foot and ankle orthoses for children with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease: a review of the evidence. Physical Therapy Reviews, 17(2), 79-90.
  • Hiller, C., Nightingale, E., Raymond, J., Kilbreath, S., Burns, J., Black, D., Refshauge, K. (2012). Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Musculoskeletal Ankle Disorders in the Community. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93, 1801-1807.
  • Sman, A., Hiller, C., Nicholson, L., Rae, K., Refshauge, K. (2012). Syndesmosis ankle injury in football players: a pilot study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(Supp1), 1-1.
  • Raymond, J., Nicholson, L., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K. (2012). The effect of ankle taping or bracing on proprioception in functional ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 15, 386-392.
  • Hiller, C., Nightingale, E., Lin, C., Coughlan, G., Caulfield, B., Delahunt, E. (2011). Characteristics of people with recurrent ankle sprains: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(8), 660-672.
  • Hiller, C., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2011). Chronic Ankle Instability: Evolution of the Model. Journal of Athletic Training, 46(2), 133-141.
  • Fong Yan, A., Hiller, C., Smith, R., Vanwanseele, B. (2011). Effect of Footwear on Dancers: A Systematic Review. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 15(2), 86-92.
  • Lin, C., Hiller, C., De Bies, R. (2010). Evidence-based treatment for ankle injuries: a clinical perspective. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 18(1), 22-28.
  • Delahunt, E., Coughlan, G., Caulfield, B., Nightingale, E., Lin, C., Hiller, C. (2010). Inclusion Criteria When Investigating Insufficiencies in Chronic Ankle Instability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(11), 2106-2121.
  • Hiller, C., Raymond, J., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2009). Long-term effects of ankle sprain. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 55(4 e-Supplement), 20.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2008). Intrinsic predictors of lateral ankle sprain in adolescent dancers: A prospective cohort study. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 18(1), 44-48.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2007). Balance and Recovery From a Perturbation are Impaired in People With Functional Ankle Instability. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 17(4), 269-275.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Predictors of lateral ankle sprains in dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 11(1), 26-26.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Bundy, A., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). The Cumberland ankle instability tool: a report of validity and reliability testing. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 87(9), 1235-1241.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Beard, D. (2004). Sensorimotor Control Is Impaired In Dancers With Functional Ankle Instability. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 32(1), 216-223.

Conferences

  • Fong Yan, A., Smith, R., Hiller, C., Sinclair, P. (2012). Maximum height of a dance jump in different jazz shoes. 30th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Melbourne: Australian Catholic University.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Nightingale, E., Raymond, J., Burns, J., Kilbreath, S. (2010). Prevalence And Impact Of Chronic Musculoskeletal Ankle Problems. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, : World Scientific Publishing.
  • Hiller, C., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2009). Chronic Ankle Instability-Advancing the Model. 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Bundy, A., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2009). Generalizability of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT). 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Halim-Kertanegara, S., Raymond, J., Kilbreath, S., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K. (2009). Tape Differentially Affects Functional Performance after Recurrent Ankle Sprain. 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Refshauge, K., Raymond, J., Hiller, C., Kilbreath, S. (2009). Wobbleboard training has no effect on balance and a selective effect on proprioception in recurrent ankle sprain. 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Age and Previous Sprain are Predictors of Ankle Sprain in Adolescent Dancers. 3rd International Ankle Symposium IAS 2006, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Differences Shown in People with Functional Ankle Instability. 3rd International Ankle Symposium IAS 2006, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Previous sprain of the other ankle is a predictor for ankle sprain in adolescent dancers. Fifth research conference 2006- From cell to society 5, Sydney: University of Sydney.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2005). Control of ankle movement in untrained individuals with functional ankle instability. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Bundy, A., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2005). Development and Testing of a Tool for Measuring Functional Ankle Instability. 2nd International Ankle Symposium IAS 2004, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Kilbreath, S. (2005). Reliability of measures of single-leg stance. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Bundy, A., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2004). Development and testing of a tool to measure functional ankle instability. Fourth Research Conference 2004 "From Cell to Society 4", Sydney: Faculties of Health, University of Sydney.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Maher, C. (2001). Ankle control in dancers with chronic ankle instability. More Than Skin Deep, Sydney: Australian Physiotherapy Association.

2013

  • Sman, A., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K. (2013). Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for diagnosis of ankle syndesmosis injury: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, On-line First Dec 6, 2012.
  • Fong Yan, A., Sinclair, P., Hiller, C., Wegener, C., Smith, R. (2013). Impact attenuation during weight bearing activities in barefoot vs. shod conditions: A systematic review. Gait and Posture, In Press.

2012

  • Refshauge, K., Hiller, C. (2012). Assessment of chronic ankle instability. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(Supplement 1), 12-12.
  • Soysa, A., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Burns, J. (2012). Importance and challenges of measuring intrinsic foot muscle strength. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(9), 1-14.
  • Fong Yan, A., Smith, R., Hiller, C., Sinclair, P. (2012). Maximum height of a dance jump in different jazz shoes. 30th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Melbourne: Australian Catholic University.
  • Fong Yan, A., Smith, R., Vanwanseele, B., Hiller, C. (2012). Mechanics of jazz shoes and their effect on pointing in child dancers. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(3), 242-248.
  • Rose, K., Hiller, C., Mandarakas, M., Raymond, J., Burns, J. (2012). Predictors of ankle instability in children and young people with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease. Neuromuscular Disorders, 22(9), 892-893.
  • Scheffer, G., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Burns, J. (2012). Prescription of foot and ankle orthoses for children with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease: a review of the evidence. Physical Therapy Reviews, 17(2), 79-90.
  • Hiller, C., Nightingale, E., Raymond, J., Kilbreath, S., Burns, J., Black, D., Refshauge, K. (2012). Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Musculoskeletal Ankle Disorders in the Community. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93, 1801-1807.
  • Sman, A., Hiller, C., Nicholson, L., Rae, K., Refshauge, K. (2012). Syndesmosis ankle injury in football players: a pilot study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(Supp1), 1-1.
  • Raymond, J., Nicholson, L., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K. (2012). The effect of ankle taping or bracing on proprioception in functional ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 15, 386-392.

2011

  • Hiller, C., Nightingale, E., Lin, C., Coughlan, G., Caulfield, B., Delahunt, E. (2011). Characteristics of people with recurrent ankle sprains: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(8), 660-672.
  • Hiller, C., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2011). Chronic Ankle Instability: Evolution of the Model. Journal of Athletic Training, 46(2), 133-141.
  • Fong Yan, A., Hiller, C., Smith, R., Vanwanseele, B. (2011). Effect of Footwear on Dancers: A Systematic Review. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 15(2), 86-92.

2010

  • Lin, C., Hiller, C., De Bies, R. (2010). Evidence-based treatment for ankle injuries: a clinical perspective. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 18(1), 22-28.
  • Delahunt, E., Coughlan, G., Caulfield, B., Nightingale, E., Lin, C., Hiller, C. (2010). Inclusion Criteria When Investigating Insufficiencies in Chronic Ankle Instability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(11), 2106-2121.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Nightingale, E., Raymond, J., Burns, J., Kilbreath, S. (2010). Prevalence And Impact Of Chronic Musculoskeletal Ankle Problems. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, : World Scientific Publishing.

2009

  • Hiller, C., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2009). Chronic Ankle Instability-Advancing the Model. 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Bundy, A., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2009). Generalizability of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT). 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Raymond, J., Kilbreath, S., Refshauge, K. (2009). Long-term effects of ankle sprain. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 55(4 e-Supplement), 20.
  • Halim-Kertanegara, S., Raymond, J., Kilbreath, S., Hiller, C., Refshauge, K. (2009). Tape Differentially Affects Functional Performance after Recurrent Ankle Sprain. 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Refshauge, K., Raymond, J., Hiller, C., Kilbreath, S. (2009). Wobbleboard training has no effect on balance and a selective effect on proprioception in recurrent ankle sprain. 4th International Ankle Symposium IAS 2009, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.

2008

  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2008). Intrinsic predictors of lateral ankle sprain in adolescent dancers: A prospective cohort study. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 18(1), 44-48.

2007

  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2007). Balance and Recovery From a Perturbation are Impaired in People With Functional Ankle Instability. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 17(4), 269-275.

2006

  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Age and Previous Sprain are Predictors of Ankle Sprain in Adolescent Dancers. 3rd International Ankle Symposium IAS 2006, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Differences Shown in People with Functional Ankle Instability. 3rd International Ankle Symposium IAS 2006, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Predictors of lateral ankle sprains in dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 11(1), 26-26.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). Previous sprain of the other ankle is a predictor for ankle sprain in adolescent dancers. Fifth research conference 2006- From cell to society 5, Sydney: University of Sydney.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Bundy, A., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2006). The Cumberland ankle instability tool: a report of validity and reliability testing. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 87(9), 1235-1241.

2005

  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2005). Control of ankle movement in untrained individuals with functional ankle instability. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Bundy, A., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2005). Development and Testing of a Tool for Measuring Functional Ankle Instability. 2nd International Ankle Symposium IAS 2004, United States: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Kilbreath, S. (2005). Reliability of measures of single-leg stance. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.

2004

  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Bundy, A., Herbert, R., Kilbreath, S. (2004). Development and testing of a tool to measure functional ankle instability. Fourth Research Conference 2004 "From Cell to Society 4", Sydney: Faculties of Health, University of Sydney.
  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Beard, D. (2004). Sensorimotor Control Is Impaired In Dancers With Functional Ankle Instability. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 32(1), 216-223.

2001

  • Hiller, C., Refshauge, K., Maher, C. (2001). Ankle control in dancers with chronic ankle instability. More Than Skin Deep, Sydney: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
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