Posted on: 02 September, 2021
The Neuroscience and Pain Research Showcase provided a timely opportunity to demonstrate the breadth of expertise across this priority research area at the Kolling.
Co-ordinated by Professors Paul Glare and Lisa Harvey, the online event attracted more than 250 people.
A diverse range of presentations focused on the cutting-edge research targeting mitochondrial disease, psychiatric disorders, spinal.....
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Category: Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence, World-leading technology
Posted on: 24 August, 2021
New research is set to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of whiplash injuries, one of the most common and challenging injuries following a non-catastrophic motor vehicle collision.
The longitudinal study, conducted over more than five years, involved researchers from the Kolling Institute along with scientists from Northwestern University, University of Colorado and Stanford University.
Clo.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence, World-leading technology
Posted on: 20 August, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic is interrupting access to some healthcare services, an innovative approach may hold the key to support for those with low back pain.
Researchers at the University of Sydney and the Kolling Institute have launched a study to measure the effectiveness of a mobile health program which offers self-management strategies via text messages.
Study lead Professor Manuela Ferreira.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, New Treatment
Posted on: 23 July, 2021
New research has found that while the majority of Australian spinal surgeons expect large improvements from common spinal procedures, they say there is only poor quality scientific evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of surgery compared with non-surgical approaches like physiotherapy.
A team from the Kolling Institute’s Back Pain Research group and the University of Sydney surveyed aroun.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 09 July, 2021
Researchers from the Kolling Institute will partner with international and Australian experts to examine an innovative approach to nerve pain for those with spinal cord injuries.
The ground breaking study has been awarded more than $1.78 million through the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
Professors Ashley Craig, James Middleton and Paul Glare from the Kolling will join the.....
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Category: Funding support, Neuroscience and Pain Research
Posted on: 07 July, 2021
Kolling researchers are part of an international team calling for musculoskeletal health to become a global priority, addressing a current lack of funding for the world’s leading cause of pain.
The project team found the management of musculoskeletal health is under-prioritised despite its impact on the community, and devised an action plan to address this gap.
Led by Professors Andrew Briggs.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research
Posted on: 10 June, 2021
Kolling Institute researchers have been recognised with a prestigious award for an initiative to support people to return to work after injury.
The project, named Early Matched Care at Australia Post, was named the 2021 Winner of Comcare’s national Recovery at and Return to Work Award.
The research team was led by Professor Michael Nicholas, from the Pain Management Research Centre at RNSH and the .....
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Category: Awards, Research Excellence
Posted on: 07 May, 2021
Kolling researcher Professor David Hunter will lead one of the world’s largest clinical trials into the effectiveness of stem cell therapy for those with knee osteoarthritis.
More than 400 participants will be recruited for the SCUlpTOR study which will see trial sites established at Royal North Shore Hospital and the Menzies Institute in Hobart.
Professor Hunter, the Florance and Cope Chair of Rh.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, New Treatment
Posted on: 05 May, 2021
The base of our thumb may just be a small part of our hand, but osteoarthritis in that area can have a significant impact, making the simplest tasks difficult.
The condition especially affects post-menopausal women, with figures indicating up to a third of women over 70 have this type of osteoarthritis.
Increasing numbers of people are experiencing the condition, and yet current treatments still l.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, New Treatment
Posted on: 27 August, 2020
With increasing evidence around the benefits of physiotherapy after surgery, a project is set to get underway examining new ways to extend the support.
The BOOST project will investigate how hospitals can deliver more frequent exercise programs for patients with hip fracture, through an innovative model of care involving physiotherapists and other healthcare workers.
The program will be led by the .....
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Category: New Treatment