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Biography
Professor van Vliet is an ARC Future Fellow at the University of Newcastle. Research interests are recovery of upper limb motor control after stroke, evaluation/development of physiotherapy intervention for stroke patients, and motor skill acquisition. Current research focuses on the temporal coordination of reach-to-grasp in patients with stroke.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Nottingham - UK, 18/12/1998
- Master of Science, Loughborough University - UK, 31/12/1989
- Registered Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Board of Australia, 01/01/2011
Research
Research keywords
- feedback
- motor control
- motor learning
- physiotherapy
- rehabilitation
- stroke
- upper limb
Research expertise
Recovery of upper limb motor control after stroke
Evaluation and development of physiotherapy intervention for people with stroke
Motor skill acquisition following stroke
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110317 | Physiotherapy | 65 |
| 170299 | Cognitive Science Not Elsewhere Classified | 20 |
| 110904 | Neurology And Neuromuscular Diseases | 15 |
Appointments
| Fellowship Australian Research Council (Australia) | 01/01/2009 |
Collaboration
Professor van Vliet works within the PRC for Brain and Mental Health and collaborates with researchers at the Universities of Birmingham, University of Norwich, University of Western England and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- feedback
- motor control
- motor learning
- physiotherapy
- rehabilitation
- stroke
- upper limb
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- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: neural correlates and prognostic indicators$6,355
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A new modality in stroke rehabilitation$17,367
Development of a prototype to measure arm coordination$10,000
Visual Cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke: a pilot study$7,378
Correlation between elbow and hand movements in a modified reach to grasp task after stroke$3,000
Stroke Society of Australasia 2012 Scientific Meeting, Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, 29 - 31 August 2012$874
Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: neural correlates and prognostic indicators$1,554,935
Stroke Society Australiasia Annual Scientific Meeeting, Adelaide Convention Centre, 14 - 16 September 2011$1,050
Mapping, recovery and remediation of arm coordination deficits after stroke$659,207
Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke.$437,665
Pilot study for a random-ized controlled trial of task-specific reach-to-grasp training at home.$271,061
Comparison of arm coordination in patients with parietal and cerebellar lesions and pilot therapy study.$153,000
GRASP - Feedback device for stroke rehabilita-tion.$26,904
Changes to whole body coordination during walking after stroke: quantitative analyses and pilot therapy study$210,018
Motion analysis system$37,876
Feedback device for stroke rehabilitation$36,592
Coordination of reach-to-grasp following stroke$8,500
Home based therapy programmes for upper limb recovery following stroke: a Cochrane Systematic Review.$8,483
Adaptability of whole-body co-ordination during walking in stroke survivors and healthy adults$1,700
Effects of external-focus feedback on motor skill acquisition after stroke.$153,000
An observation study of physiotherapy treatment of stroke patients$16,156
Reliability of the Modified Ashworth Scale for the lower limb in stroke patients$7,140
Comparison of a UK and a Movement Science approach to the treatment of stroke$166,600
Purchase of motion analysis system$10,200
Development of teaching package on Biomechanics Workstation software for analysing movement$6,800
Exercise-induced muscle damage: causes and prevention$54,400
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 26 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $3,866,261 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (1 grants)
Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: neural correlates and prognostic indicators$6,355
Funding Body: MRC Medical Research Council UK
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Valerie Pomeroy, Professor Paulette Van Vliet | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation programme | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $6,355 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1300618 | ||
2012 (5 grants)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A new modality in stroke rehabilitation$17,367
Funding Body: National Stroke Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jodie Marquez, Professor Mark Parsons, Associate Professor Jim Lagopoulos, Associate Professor Frini Karayanidis, Professor Paulette Van Vliet | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $17,367 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1101038 | ||
Development of a prototype to measure arm coordination$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paulette Van Vliet, Doctor James Welsh, Professor Irene Hudson | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Pilot Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200699 | ||
Visual Cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke: a pilot study$7,378
Funding Body: Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Kristen Hollands, Professor Paulette Van Vliet, Professor Cath Sackley, Dr Andrew Wimperis, Dr Kathryn Wilde | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Project | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,378 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1101003 | ||
Correlation between elbow and hand movements in a modified reach to grasp task after stroke$3,000
Funding Body: National Stroke Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Miss Kate Broome, Professor Paulette Van Vliet | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Honours Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $3,000 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200714 | ||
Stroke Society of Australasia 2012 Scientific Meeting, Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, 29 - 31 August 2012$874
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paulette Van Vliet | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $874 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1200891 | ||
2011 (2 grants)
Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: neural correlates and prognostic indicators$1,554,935
Funding Body: Medical Research Council and National Institute for Health Research, UK
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficacy and Mechanisms Programme | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,554,935 | 2011 | 2014 |
| GNo:172848538 | ||
Stroke Society Australiasia Annual Scientific Meeeting, Adelaide Convention Centre, 14 - 16 September 2011$1,050
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paulette Van Vliet | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,050 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100836 | ||
2010 (3 grants)
Mapping, recovery and remediation of arm coordination deficits after stroke$659,207
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paulette Van Vliet | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Future Fellowships | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $659,207 | 2010 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1000441 | ||
Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke.$437,665
Funding Body: National Institute for Health Research
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Research for Patient Benefit | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $437,665 | 2010 | 2013 |
| GNo:150707719 | ||
Pilot study for a random-ized controlled trial of task-specific reach-to-grasp training at home.$271,061
Funding Body: Stroke Association UK
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $271,061 | 2010 | 2013 |
| GNo:150707727 | ||
2009 (2 grants)
Comparison of arm coordination in patients with parietal and cerebellar lesions and pilot therapy study.$153,000
Funding Body: Stroke Association UK
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Research Bursary | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $153,000 | 2009 | 2012 |
| GNo:150707735 | ||
GRASP - Feedback device for stroke rehabilita-tion.$26,904
Funding Body: East Midlands Development Agency
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation Fellowship | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $26,904 | 2009 | 2010 |
| GNo:150707743 | ||
2007 (1 grants)
Changes to whole body coordination during walking after stroke: quantitative analyses and pilot therapy study$210,018
Funding Body: Stroke Association UK
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $210,018 | 2007 | 2010 |
| GNo:150707751 | ||
2006 (5 grants)
Motion analysis system$37,876
Funding Body: Remedi
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $37,876 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:152061610 | ||
Feedback device for stroke rehabilitation$36,592
Funding Body: Spinner Pathfinder Grant
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Commerical | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $36,592 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:152061602 | ||
Coordination of reach-to-grasp following stroke$8,500
Funding Body: School of Health Sciences
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Post doctoral grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,500 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:152061626 | ||
Home based therapy programmes for upper limb recovery following stroke: a Cochrane Systematic Review.$8,483
Funding Body: Chest, Heart and Stroke Association
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,483 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:152061594 | ||
Adaptability of whole-body co-ordination during walking in stroke survivors and healthy adults$1,700
Funding Body: School of Health Sciences
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,700 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:152061618 | ||
2005 (1 grants)
Effects of external-focus feedback on motor skill acquisition after stroke.$153,000
Funding Body: Stroke Association UK
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Research Bursary | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $153,000 | 2005 | 2009 |
| GNo:150707759 | ||
1998 (1 grants)
An observation study of physiotherapy treatment of stroke patients$16,156
Funding Body: Remedi
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $16,156 | 1998 | 1999 |
| GNo:152061634 | ||
1997 (1 grants)
Reliability of the Modified Ashworth Scale for the lower limb in stroke patients$7,140
Funding Body: Physiotherapy Research Foundation
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,140 | 1997 | 1998 |
| GNo:152061642 | ||
1995 (1 grants)
Comparison of a UK and a Movement Science approach to the treatment of stroke$166,600
Funding Body: Stroke Association UK
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $166,600 | 1995 | 1999 |
| GNo:152061650 | ||
1994 (1 grants)
Purchase of motion analysis system$10,200
Funding Body: Physiotherapy Research Foundation
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,200 | 1994 | 1996 |
| GNo:152061658 | ||
1993 (1 grants)
Development of teaching package on Biomechanics Workstation software for analysing movement$6,800
Funding Body: Coventry University
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Development grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $6,800 | 1993 | 1994 |
| GNo:152061666 | ||
1990 (1 grants)
Exercise-induced muscle damage: causes and prevention$54,400
Funding Body: Coventry University
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $54,400 | 1990 | 1993 |
| GNo:152061674 | ||
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Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 1.25 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Principal Supervisor | Aerobic Exercise to Increase Efficacy of Task-Specific Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke: A Feasibility Study |
| 2012 | 2016 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Principal Supervisor | Prevention of Stroke Through Improving Fitness |
| 2011 | 2015 | PhD (Statistics) | Co-Supervisor | Mathematical Methods for Molecular Drug Discovery, Biomarker Identification- Towards New Paradigms for Clinical Trials and Longitudinal Health, Function and Safety |
| 2010 | 2018 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Co-Supervisor | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): the Potential to Improve Stroke Recovery |
| 2009 | 2011 | PHD Psychology University of Birmingham | Co-Supervisor | Hand-arm coordination after stroke |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PHD Physiotherapy University of Nottingham | Principal Supervisor | External focus feedback for motor skill acquisition after stroke |
| 2010 | PHD Physiotherapy University of Birmingham | Principal Supervisor | Stroke-related differences in axial body segment coordination during preplanned and reactive changes in walking direction. |
| 2007 | PHD Physiotherapy University of Nottingham | Co-Supervisor | Perception and action after stroke: the effect of affordance on the reach-to-grasp movement |
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Professor Paulette Van Vliet
| Work Phone | 02 49217833 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 0249217053 |
| Paulette.Vanvliet@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Future Fellow School of Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Physiotherapy |
| Office | HA56, Hunter Building, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/paulette-vanvliet |
