Our Chiropractic Research Team
Researchers within the Discipline of Chiropractic pursue a wide range of health topics, undertaking high quality, ethically sound research projects, enriching the quality of education for our students, and producing tangible benefits for the community.
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A/Prof. Bruce Walker, DC, MPH, DrPH, FRCC (UK), AM
• Evidence based practice
• Spinal pain, diagnosis and therapies
• Indigenous healthResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsImmunology knowledge as one of the basic sciences that form the foundations to developing sound clinicians A Armson, A Meyer, B Losco, E Ardakani, B Walker Viral load in herniated disc material B Walker, A Armson, J White, M O’Dea CAM knowledge, attitudes, use and influences in nurses and chiropractors B Walker, A Armson, F Chin, G Kow, M Wong Incidence of vertebral artery stroke B Walker, D Blacker Neck pain, stress and daily seated time B Walker, E Ardakani, J Sheppard et al Adolescent low back pain and SMT. An RCT. B Walker, J Theroux, S French, L Hestbaek, C Lebouef-Yde Integrating anatomy into clinical workshops: does application of anatomy facilitate understanding? A randomised controlled trial C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant, A Meyer The significance of the relationship between teaching and learning in anatomy for education and research C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant Best practice recommendations for the design and reporting of educational interventions in anatomy education research C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant A critical analysis of instruments measuring learning styles and approaches and their applicability to teaching and learning in anatomy C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant Effective methods of teaching and learning in anatomy as a basic science: a BEME systematic review C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant, A Armson, A Meyer The development of a strength and conditioning program to prevent common technique training injuries in chiropractic students. C Hodgetts, B Walker How literature identifies causes of LBP with regards to the first episode ever, episodes in recurrent LBP and chronic LBP, a systematic review. E Ardakani, C Leboeuf-Yde, B Walker Comparison and Reliability in Assessing Percentage Paraspinal Muscle / Fat Volume Utilizing T1 vs T2 Weighted MRI Images J Cooley, A deZoete, J Hebert, B Walker The relationship between lumbar paraspinal muscle morphology and regional pathology (2 systematic reviews) J Cooley, E Ardakani, J Hebert, T Jensen, P Kjær, B Walker The uptake of musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging among chiropractic teaching institutions: A worldwide survey of teaching staff on current utilisation, training and desire to utilise the technology R Henderson, B Walker, KJ Young The uptake of musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging among Australian chiropractors R Henderson, B Walker, KJ Young How Comprehensively is Evidence-based Practice Represented in Councils on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Educational Standards: A Systematic Audit. S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Similarities and differences of educational standards between CCEs: A systematic review S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Similarities and differences of inspection processes of CCEs S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Case-Mix in a University Chiropractic Clinic V Cascioli, B Losco, C Leboeuf-Yde, B Walker -
A/Prof. Jeff Cooley, DC, DACBR
• Radiography
• Academic/Clinical imaging
• Spinal MRIResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsComparison and Reliability in Assessing Percentage Paraspinal Muscle / Fat Volume Utilizing T1 vs T2 Weighted MRI Images J Cooley, A deZoete, J Hebert, B Walker The relationship between lumbar paraspinal muscle morphology and regional pathology (2 systematic reviews) J Cooley, E Ardakani, J Hebert, T Jensen, P Kjær, B Walker Utility of a digital radiology teaching database in enhancing student learning J Cooley, J Lim, M McCosker, E Ng, M Yeates Testing the feasibility of a protocol for assessing the accuracy of a proposed group of low back instability tests, in a multi-practitioner teaching clinic setting J Cooley, S Brown, S Craggs, K Dayman, K Krstic, E McDermott Therapy intervention and imaging utilisation patterns for patients over the age of 50 presenting to a chiropractic teaching clinic. L Amorin-Woods, J Cooley, H Jenkins, A Downie -
Dr. Kenneth Young, DC, DACBR, MAppSc(Medical Imaging)
• Radiation safety
• Clinical case reports
• Chiropractic education & historyResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsThe uptake of musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging among chiropractic teaching institutions: A worldwide survey of teaching staff on current utilisation, training and desire to utilise the technology R Henderson, B Walker, KJ Young The uptake of musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging among Australian chiropractors R Henderson, B Walker, KJ Young A triumph of belief over evidence: The history of the bizarre legislation governing US Medicare reimbursement of chiropractic services KJ Young The hangover: The early and lasting effects of the controversial incorporation of x-ray technology into chiropractic KJ Young, BW Bakkum, L Siordia Advertising practices of Western Australian chiropractors regarding the use of x-rays KJ Young, R Cooper, K Tanadi, KW Kok, KR Teo Historical influence on the practice of chiropractic radiology and its implications for the future: a survey of the profession. KJ Young, S Marslen, N Ritchie, A Baljeu, A Lauren, W Tsang -
Dr. Jean Theroux, DC
• Treatment of Scoliosis
• Adolescent health
• Pain managementCurrent Research ProjectsAdolescent low back pain and SMT. An RCT. B Walker, J Theroux, S French, L Hestbaek, C Lebouef-Yde The Effect of Activator upon Local and Remote Deep Pain Perception B Losco, J Theroux Intolerance of uncertainty and clinical competence in chiropractic students S Innes, C Hodgetts, J Theroux, -
Dr. Emad Motavallizadeh Ardakani, MD, MBSc
• Low back pain
• Childhood and adolescent healthResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsThe relationship between lumbar paraspinal muscle morphology and regional pathology (2 systematic reviews) J Cooley, E Ardakani, J Hebert, T Jensen, P Kjær, B Walker Immunology knowledge as one of the basic sciences that form the foundations to developing sound clinicians A Armson, A Meyer, B Losco, E Ardakani, B Walker Neck pain, stress and daily seated time B Walker, E Ardakani, J Sheppard et al How literature identifies causes of LBP with regards to the first episode ever, episodes in recurrent LBP and chronic LBP, a systematic review. E Ardakani, C Leboeuf-Yde, B Walker Use of videos in neuroanatomy education A Meyer, E Ardakani Student motivation in anatomy units A Meyer, E Ardakani Patients’ perception of chiropractic students’ interpersonal skills: a single arm prospective study J Théroux, N Stomski, E Ardakani, L Woods -
Dr. Amanda Meyer, BSc(Hons), PhD
• Anatomy curricula
• Student engagement, motivation & retention
• NeurologyResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsImmunology knowledge as one of the basic sciences that form the foundations to developing sound clinicians A Armson, A Meyer, B Losco, E Ardakani, B Walker Use of videos in neuroanatomy education A Meyer, E Ardakani Student motivation in anatomy units A Meyer, E Ardakani Integrating anatomy into clinical workshops: does application of anatomy facilitate understanding? A randomised controlled trial C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant, A Meyer Effective methods of teaching and learning in anatomy as a basic science: a BEME systematic review C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant, A Armson, A Meyer Investigating the claims of functional neurology A Meyer, C LeBoeuf-Yde, AL Meyer, S Etherington New technique for preserving cadaver heads A Meyer, L Boston, J Hong Establishing a core curriculum for anatomy and physiology in accredited chiropractic institutions A Meyer, L Hill, S Etherington RCT: app use in a neuroanatomy module A Meyer, N Stomski, C Losco, A Armson -
Dr. Anthony Armson, BSc (Hon), RN, PhD
• Chemotherapy treatments of parasites
• Science-based teaching in ChiropracticResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsImmunology knowledge as one of the basic sciences that form the foundations to developing sound clinicians A Armson, A Meyer, B Losco, E Ardakani, B Walker Effective methods of teaching and learning in anatomy as a basic science: a BEME systematic review C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant, A Armson, A Meyer RCT: app use in a neuroanatomy module A Meyer, N Stomski, C Losco, A Armson Viral load in herniated disc material B Walker, A Armson, J White, M O’Dea CAM knowledge, attitudes, use and influences in nurses and chiropractors B Walker, A Armson, F Chin, G Kow, M Wong Potential pathogens present on chiropractic tables in Australia and effective eradication protocol. A Armson, P Hanna, M Theng, M Halvorsen -
Dr. Chris Hodgetts, BSc/BC
• Shoulder painof Musculoskeletal origin
• Spinal manipulative therapyResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsIntolerance of uncertainty and clinical competence in chiropractic students S Innes, C Hodgetts, J Theroux, The development of a strength and conditioning program to prevent common technique training injuries in chiropractic students. C Hodgetts, B Walker Systematic Review Back pain prevalence in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis J Théroux, N Stomski, C Hodgetts, H Labelle, S Le May, -
Dr. Barrett Losco, M.Chiropractic
• Manual & manipulative care outcomes
• Pain perception
• Manual skills teachingResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsImmunology knowledge as one of the basic sciences that form the foundations to developing sound clinicians A Armson, A Meyer, B Losco, E Ardakani, B Walker The Effect of Activator upon Local and Remote Deep Pain Perception B Losco, J Theroux Case-Mix in a University Chiropractic Clinic V Cascioli, B Losco, C Leboeuf-Yde, B Walker ‘PICO-D Management’; a decision-aid for evidence-based chiropractic education and practice L Amorin-Woods, B Losco Going Up-North: Chiropractic undergraduate student clinical immersion placements in regional, rural and remote Western Australia L Amorin-Woods, B Losco, C Losco, P Chapman -
Dr. Mi-Kyung Lee, BSc, GradDipHSc, MA, PhD
• Nutrition
• Public healthResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsNutrition Guidance within Chiropractic Practice M-K Lee, L Woods, V Cascioli; et al Systematic review on antibiotic use in infants and the microbiome for a special issue of Nutrients M-K Lee, C Binns, M Kagawa -
Dr. Stanley Innes, BAppSc (Chiropractic), Mpsych
• Persistent/chronic pain
• Evidence based & effective manual interventions/therapyResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsIntolerance of uncertainty and clinical competence in chiropractic students S Innes, C Hodgetts, J Theroux, How Comprehensively is Evidence-based Practice Represented in Councils on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Educational Standards: A Systematic Audit. S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Similarities and differences of educational standards between CCEs: A systematic review S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Similarities and differences of inspection processes of CCEs S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Revisiting the psychometric properties of the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) French Version J Théroux, S Innes, H Labelle, S Le May, C Kahdra, A Ballard Perceived stress, resilience and coping strategies in chiropractic students S Innes -
Prof. Charlotte Lebouef-Ydes, DC, PhD, MPH
• Childhood and adolescent health
• Low back painCurrent Research ProjectsHow Comprehensively is Evidence-based Practice Represented in Councils on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Educational Standards: A Systematic Audit. S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Similarities and differences of educational standards between CCEs: A systematic review S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Similarities and differences of inspection processes of CCEs S Innes, B Walker, C Leboeuf-Yde Case-Mix in a University Chiropractic Clinic V Cascioli, B Losco, C Leboeuf-Yde, B Walker Investigating the claims of functional neurology A Meyer, C LeBoeuf-Yde, AL Meyer, S Etherington How literature identifies causes of LBP with regards to the first episode ever, episodes in recurrent LBP and chronic LBP, a systematic review. E Ardakani, C Leboeuf-Yde, B Walker -
Dr. Christine Losco, M. Chiropractic, PgCert
• Teaching & learning
• Anatomy & clinical application
• Health educationResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsEffective methods of teaching and learning in anatomy as a basic science: a BEME systematic review C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant, A Armson, A Meyer Integrating anatomy into clinical workshops: does application of anatomy facilitate understanding? A randomised controlled trial C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant, A Meyer The significance of the relationship between teaching and learning in anatomy for education and research C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant Best practice recommendations for the design and reporting of educational interventions in anatomy education research C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant A critical analysis of instruments measuring learning styles and approaches and their applicability to teaching and learning in anatomy C D Losco, B Walker, W Grant -
Ms. Sasha Dorron, BSc Hons (Chiro) / B.Chiro
• Spinal manipulation
• Pain perceptionResearcher Profile & Publications >
Current Research ProjectsThe Effect of Lumbar Spinal Manipulation upon Local and Remote Deep and Superficial Pain Perception B Losco, P Drummond, B Walker
Looking to study a research degree?
If you’re looking to take on a research degree, we offer supervision in a range of research topics within a fundamental or applied nature in the areas of anatomical sciences, chiropractic, epidemiology and public health, radiology and injury. Please contact Associate Professor Bruce Walker: bruce.walker@murdoch.edu.au for more information.
For further topics within the School of Health Professions, see the Nursing Research and Counselling Research pages.
Participated in a study?
Should you wish to find out further information regarding the outcome of a study that you have taken part in, please see the recent summary reports and publication links below, or contact the relevant lead investigator listed above for further details.
