Dr Natalie Vanicek
PhD, University of Hull, UK MSc, University of British Columbia, Canada BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth, UK
Senior Lecturer, Exercise and Sport Science
C43K - K Block Cumberland Campus
The University of Sydney
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Biographical details
Natalie’s research interests are broadly focused on clinical gait analysis and musculoskeletal biomechanics. More specifically, Natalie has investigated gait patterns in individuals with altered lower-limb mechanics as a result of ageing, disease and trauma. To date, her research has focused on working with a healthy ageing population, as well as patients with osteoporosis, intermittent claudication caused by peripheral arterial disease, and amputation due to dysvascularity. Natalie’s research has had a significant impact on amputee physiotherapy treatment in the UK; her work has contributed to the revision of guidelines set out by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Amputee Rehabilitation, a professional network of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.The underlying aim of Natalie’s research is to provide evidence-based recommendations to inform clinical standards. This can be achieved through appropriate and targeted exercise intervention strategies aimed at attenuating the loss of musculoskeletal function, reducing falls and improving quality of life. To date, Natalie has collaborated with colleagues from a variety of disciplines such as physiotherapists, vascular consultants, medical engineers and psychologists. This research has attracted funding from the Medical Research Council (UK), Circulation Foundation (UK), BUPA Foundation (UK) and Osteoporosis Research in East Yorkshire (UK).Natalie’s current work continues along the theme of health and human performance in order to assist clinical decision-making. Her interest in human performance extends beyond the physical domain into the area of general health, such as exploring the relationship between physical performance and quality of life to develop disease-specific outcome measures.
Teaching and supervision
- EXSS 1018: Biomechanics of Human Movement
- EXSS 5051: Clinical Biomechanics
Selected grants
2010
- The effects of gaming console use on the balance performance and falls in amputees; Vanicek N; Circulation Foundation/Owen Shaw Award.
- Musculoskeletal function in women with osteoporosis; Vanicek N; OSPREY (Osteoporosis Research in East Yorkshire)/Research Support.
2009
- The effects of exercise vs. surgical interventions on gait claudicants; Vanicek N; Hull Royal Infirmary, Vascular Unit/Research Support.
- The use of outcome measures in outpatient amputee rehabilitation in the UK; Vanicek N; Circulation Foundation/Owen Shaw Award.
- Psychomotor health across the lifespan: Consequences for active, happy and healthy ageing; Vanicek N; Medical Research Council (UK)/Research Support.
2008
- Gait and balance in new unilateral transtibial amputees; Vanicek N; Circulation Foundation/Owen Shaw Award.
- Lower limb biomechanics during activities of daily living in women aged 60-90 years; Vanicek N; University of Hull/80th Anniversary Scholarships.
2007
- The effects of intervention on balance in older patients with claudication; Vanicek N; Royal College of Surgeons of England/Joint Dunhill Medical Trust/RCS Surgical Fellowships into Ageing.
- Kinematic adaptations in claudicants during walking; Vanicek N; Hull Royal Infirmary, Vascular Unit/Research Support.
- Investigating balance in claudicants; Vanicek N; BUPA Foundation (UK)/Research Support.
2006
- Biomechanical performance in the sit-to-stand as a predictor for falling in transtibial amputees; Vanicek N; Circulation Foundation/Owen Shaw Award.
2005
- Early walking aids for transtibial amputees - does an articulated knee have benefits?; Vanicek N; Circulation Foundation/Owen Shaw Award.
Selected publications
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