
Dr Suzi Edwards
Senior Lecturer
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
- Email:suzi.edwards@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4349 4428
Career Summary
Biography
In order to develop practical intervention strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of sporting injuries, and improve athletic performance in a diverse variety of sporting communities, effective preventative strategies urgently need to be developed to reduce the social and economic costs. My biomechanical research engages a multi-disciplinary approach encompassing all five STEMM research areas, including the science and medicine of musculoskeletal injuries, inertial sensor-based technology to measure human motion within the field-based environment, biomedical engineering using musculoskeletal modelling to understanding tissue loading within the human body, and non-linear mathematical tools to investigate the role of human movement variability within biological systems during movement. I engage in a multidisciplinary approach with collaborative research partners (biomechanics, exercise physiology, mechanical engineering, physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy, medical imaging), both internal and external (La Trobe University, Griffith University, University of Sydney, University of Nebraska Omaha). This research will provide critical information that can be utilised in the design of practical intervention strategies for coaches and clinicians that assists in reducing the incidence and severity of sporting injuries, and/or improving athletic performance in a diverse variety of sporting communities.
I am currently the Chief-Investigator of a US$295k Myotendinous Injury (hamstring and adductor injuries) grant and a Co-Investigator of a US$207k patellar tendinopathy grant awarded. These grants are of particular significance as they were only 1 of 4 (2017) or 6 (2016) grants awarded worldwide and the only successful Australian grants. The 2017 grant remains the Australian Institute of Sport largest, a collaborative research partner on this grant, largest external competitive research grant ever awarded. Currently research areas of interest include: patellar tendinopathy, groin history, hamstring muscle strain, concussion during tackling, cricket fast bowling, chronic neck pain, movement variability, neuromuscular fatigue.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong
- Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science), University of Sydney
- Master of Science (Honours), University of Wollongong
Keywords
- Agility
- Basketball
- Biomechanics
- Cricket fast bowling
- Groin injuries
- Hamstring injury
- Landing mechanics
- Lower limb injuries
- Neuromuscular fatigue
- Patellar tendinopathy
- neck pain
- rugby
- tackling
Languages
- English (Fluent)
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences Australia |
Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/2/2010 - 1/1/2015 | Lecturer in Exercise Science | Charles Sturt University School of Human Movement Studies |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2010 - | Membership - Exercise and Sport Science Australia | Exercise and Sport Science Australia Australia |
1/1/2007 - | Membership - International Society of Sports Biomechanics | International Society of Sports Biomechanics Australia |
1/1/2001 - | Membership - Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics | Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics Australia |
1/1/2001 - | Membership - International Society of Biomechanics | International Society of Biomechanics Australia |
1/2/2001 - | Sports Medicine Australia | Australian Sports Medicine Australia |
Awards
Research Award
Year | Award |
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2001 |
Outstanding New NSW Talent in Applied Sports Medicine Research NSW Sporting Injuries Committee |
Invitations
Keynote Speaker
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2020 | Using biomechanics to challenge long held coaching beliefs in rugby-style tackling |
2017 | Groin injury & movement - is there a link? |
Speaker
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2013 |
Movement variability in Australian Football athletes with and without a history of groin pain Organisation: Australian Physiotherapy Association Description: Movement variability of Australian football players with & without groin pain history. |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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EXSS3060 |
Advanced Biomechanics School of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The university of Newcastle, Australia |
Course Coordinator | 2/3/2015 - 1/1/2021 |
EXSS2020 |
Biomechanics School of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The university of Newcastle, Australia |
Course Coordinator | 2/8/2015 - 1/1/2021 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (35 outputs)
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2020 |
Harris M, Schultz A, Drew M, Rio E, Charlton P, Edwards S, 'Jump-landing mechanics in patellar tendinopathy in elite youth basketballers', Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science In Sports, 30 540-548 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Dooley K, Snodgrass SJ, Stanwell P, Birse S, Schultz A, Drew MK, Edwards S, 'Spatial muscle activation patterns during different leg exercise protocols in physically active adults using muscle functional MRI: a systematic review', Journal of Applied Physiology, 129 934-946 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Lee R, James C, Edwards S, Snodgrass SJ, 'Posture during the use of electronic devices in people with chronic neck pain: A 3D motion analysis project.', Work, (2020)
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2020 |
Blyton SJ, Edwards S, Moghaddas D, de Zoete RMJ, Palazzi K, Oldmeadow C, et al., 'A Pilot Longitudinal Study of 3-Dimensional Head and Neck Kinematics During Functional Tasks in Individuals With Chronic Idiopathic Neck Pain Either Wait-Listed for or Receiving Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy With Exercise', Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 43 490-505 (2020) [C1] © 2020 Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between pain and movement kinematics during functional tasks, evaluated over time, in indiv... [more] © 2020 Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between pain and movement kinematics during functional tasks, evaluated over time, in individuals with chronic idiopathic neck pain. Methods: Ten participants with chronic idiopathic neck pain performed 2 functional tasks (overhead reach to the right and putting on a seatbelt) while evaluated using 8 Oqus 300+ cameras. Kinematic variables included joint angles and range of motion (ROM) (°), head segment relative to neck segment (head-neck [HN]); and head/neck segment relative to upper thoracic segment (head/neck-trunk), velocity (m/s), and time (% of movement phase). Pain was quantified using a 100-mm visual analog scale. Linear mixed effects regression models were used to analyze associations between pain and kinematic variables adjusting for treatment group. Results: For overhead reach, higher pain was associated with less HN peak rotation at baseline (ß = ¿0.33; 95% CI -0.52 to ¿0.14, P = .003) and less HN total rotation ROM at 6 months (ß = ¿0.19; 95% CI ¿0.38 to ¿0.003, P = .048). For the seatbelt task, higher pain was associated with less HN peak rotation (ß = ¿0.52; 95% CI -0.74 to ¿0.30 to ¿0.74, P < .001) and less HN total rotation ROM at baseline (ß = ¿0.32; 95% CI ¿0.53 to ¿0.10, P = .006). No other movement variables demonstrated meaningful relationships with pain for the reach or seatbelt tasks. Conclusion: Higher pain is associated with less HN peak and total rotation during functional reaching tasks requiring head rotation. Recognizing altered functional kinematics in individuals with chronic neck pain may assist patient management.
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2020 |
Hannington M, Docking S, Cook J, Edwards S, Rio E, 'Self-reported jumpers knee is common in elite basketball athletes But is it all patellar tendinopathy?', Physical Therapy in Sport, 43 58-64 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Schaefer A, Ferdinands RED, O Dwyer N, Edwards S, 'A biomechanical comparison of conventional classifications of bowling action-types in junior fast bowlers', Journal of Sports Sciences, 38 1085-1095 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Harris M, Schultz A, Drew MK, Rio E, Adams S, Edwards S, 'Thirty-seven jump-landing biomechanical variables are associated with asymptomatic patellar tendon abnormality and patellar tendinopathy: A systematic review', Physical Therapy in Sport, 45 38-55 (2020) [C1]
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2019 |
Akhundov R, Saxby DJ, Edwards S, Snodgrass S, Clausen P, Diamond LE, 'Development of a deep neural network for automated electromyographic pattern classification', The Journal of Experimental Biology, 222 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Moghaddas D, de Zoete RMJ, Edwards S, Snodgrass SJ, 'Differences in the kinematics of the cervical and thoracic spine during functional movement in individuals with or without chronic neck pain: a systematic review', Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 105 421-433 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Edwards S, White S, Humphreys S, Robergs R, O'Dwyer N, 'Caution using data from triaxial accelerometers housed in player tracking units during running', JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 37 810-818 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
Schaefer A, O dwyer N, Ferdinands RED, Edwards S, 'Consistency of kinematic and kinetic patterns during a prolonged spell of cricket fast bowling: an exploratory laboratory study', Journal of Sports Sciences, 36 679-690 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Nyitrai NJ, Edwards S, O'Dwyer N, 'Drowning prevention: Define and then gather evidence or gather evidence to define?', International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 10 1-11 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Yu Z, James C, Edwards S, Snodgrass SJ, 'Differences in posture kinematics between using a tablet, a laptop, and a desktop computer in sitting and in standing.', Work, 61 257-266 (2018) [C1]
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2017 |
Edwards S, Liberatore M, 'Reliability of Squat Movement Competency Screen in Individuals With a Previous Knee Injury', JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION, 27 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Edwards S, Austin AP, Bird SP, 'THE ROLE OF THE TRUNK CONTROL IN ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE OF A REACTIVE CHANGE-OF-DIRECTION TASK', JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH, 31 126-139 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Edwards S, Steele JR, McGhee DE, Purdam CR, Cook JL, 'Asymptomatic players with a patellar tendon abnormality do not adapt their landing mechanics when fatigued', JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 35 769-776 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Edwards S, Brooke HC, Cook JL, 'Distinct cut task strategy in Australian football players with a history of groin pain', PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT, 23 58-66 (2017) [C1]
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2013 |
Mann KJ, Edwards S, Drinkwater EJ, Bird SP, 'A lower limb assessment tool for athletes at risk of developing patellar tendinopathy', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45 527-533 (2013) [C1] PURPOSE: Patellar tendon abnormality (PTA) on diagnostic imaging is part of the diagnostic criteria for patellar tendinopathy. PTA and altered landing strategies are primary risk ... [more] PURPOSE: Patellar tendon abnormality (PTA) on diagnostic imaging is part of the diagnostic criteria for patellar tendinopathy. PTA and altered landing strategies are primary risk factors that increase the likelihood of asymptomatic athletes developing patellar tendinopathy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the risk factors that are predictors of the presence and severity of a PTA in junior pre-elite athletes. METHODS: Ten junior pre-elite male basketball athletes with a PTA were matched with 10 athletes with normal patellar tendons. Participants had patellar tendon morphology, Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA) score, body composition, lower limb flexibility, and maximum vertical jump height measured before performing five successful stop-jump tasks. During each stop-jump task, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional kinematics and ground reaction forces were recorded. Multiple regression analyses were used to identify factors for estimating PTA presence and severity, and discriminate analysis was used to classify PTA presence. RESULTS: Sixty-eight percent of variance for presence of a PTA was accounted for by hip joint range of motion (ROM) and knee joint angle at initial foot-ground contact (IC) during stop-jump task and quadriceps flexibility, whereas hip joint ROM during stop-jump task and VISA score accounted for 62% of variance for PTA severity. Prediction of the presence of a PTA was achieved with 95% accuracy and 95% cross-validation. CONCLUSIONS: An easily implemented, reliable, and valid movement screening tool composed of three criteria enables coaches and/or clinicians to predict the presence and severity of a PTA in asymptomatic athletes. This enables identification of asymptomatic athletes at higher risk of developing patellar tendinopathy, which allows the development of effective preventative measures to aid in the reduction of patellar tendinopathy injury prevalence. Copyright © 2013 by the American College of Sports Medicine.
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2012 |
Edwards S, Steele JR, Cook JL, Purdam CR, McGhee DE, 'Lower Limb Movement Symmetry Cannot Be Assumed When Investigating the Stop-Jump Landing', MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 44 1123-1130 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Edwards S, Steele JR, Cook JL, Purdam CR, McGhee DE, Munro BJ, 'Characterizing patellar tendon loading during the landing phases of a stop-jump task', SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS, 22 2-11 (2012)
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2010 |
Edwards S, Steele JR, McGhee DE, Beattie S, Purdam C, Cook JL, 'Landing strategies of athletes with an asymptomatic patellar tendon abnormality', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42 2072-2080 (2010) Purpose: Risk factors associated with a clinical presentation of patellar tendinopathy are patellar tendon ultrasonographic abnormality (PTA) and excessive loading. It remains unk... [more] Purpose: Risk factors associated with a clinical presentation of patellar tendinopathy are patellar tendon ultrasonographic abnormality (PTA) and excessive loading. It remains unknown whether characteristics of an athlete's landing technique contribute to this excessive patellar tendon loading. This study investigated whether asymptomatic athletes with and without PTA had different landing strategies and hypothesized that asymptomatic athletes with a PTA would create higher patellar tendon loading and a different lower-limb landing strategy compared with athletes with normal patellar tendons. Methods: Seven athletes with no previous history or clinical signs of patellar tendon injury with a PTA were matched to athletes with normal patellar tendons (controls). Participants performed five successful trials of a stop-jump task, which involved a simultaneous two-foot horizontal and then vertical landing. During each trial, the participants' ground reaction forces and lower-limb electromyographic data were recorded, the three-dimensional kinematics measured, and the peak patellar tendon force calculated by dividing the net knee joint moment by the patellar tendon moment arm. Results: Significant between-group differences in landing technique were mostly observed during the horizontal landing phase. Participants with a PTA created similar patellar tendon loading to the controls, but with altered sequencing, by landing with significantly greater knee flexion and extending their hips while the controls flexed their hips as they landed, reflecting a different muscle recruitment order compared with the PTA group. Conclusions: The crucial part in the development of PTA and, in turn, patellar tendinopathy may not be the magnitude of the patellar tendon load but rather the loading patterns. This research provides clinicians with important landing assessment criteria against which to identify athletes at risk of developing patellar tendinopathy. Copyright © 2010 by the American College of Sports Medicine.
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2010 |
Edwards S, Steele JR, McGhee DE, 'Does a drop landing represent a whole skill landing and is this moderated by fatigue?', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 20 516-523 (2010) This study aimed to determine whether the landing phase of a drop landing (DL) differed with respect to a complete jumping and landing task, a spike jump (SJ), and whether fatigue... [more] This study aimed to determine whether the landing phase of a drop landing (DL) differed with respect to a complete jumping and landing task, a spike jump (SJ), and whether fatigue altered the landing of these movements. Fourteen male volleyball players performed five DL and SJ in a counterbalanced order under two experimental conditions: non-fatigued and fatigued. Fatigue, induced by repetitive jumping sets, was confirmed by decrements in vertical jump height >25% and increased blood lactate >6 mmol/L. Each landing task was characterized by the resultant ground reaction forces (GRF), sagittal plane kinematics and muscle recruitment patterns of six lower extremity muscles. Two-way repeated analysis of variance results indicated a main effect of movement on many of the GRF, kinematic and electromyographic variables characterizing landing, indicating that the two tasks required substantially different lower limb biomechanics during landing. Although fatigue did not alter the GRF in either task, there were significant movement × fatigue condition interactions. The significant between-task differences in the biomechanical variables characterizing landing and the differential effects of fatigue on each landing task, question the validity of using a DL as an experimental task to investigate lower limb landing mechanics of whole jumping and landing movements. © 2009 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
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Conference (39 outputs)
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2020 |
Harris M, Schultz A, Drew MK, Rio E, Charlton P, Edwards S, 'Jump-landing mechanics in patellar tendinopathy in elite youth basketballers.', Scand J Med Sci Sports, Denmark (2020)
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2020 |
McGann T, Snodgrass S, Schultz A, Dooley K, Donnan L, Pizzari T, et al., 'Game Demands In Male Elite U20 Basketball', Las Vegas, USA (2020)
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2020 |
Gardner A, Edwards S, 'Striking while the iron s hot reducing the tackler s risk of head contact in rugby', Workshop Session [957]: Striking while the iron s hot reducing the tackler s risk of head contact in rugby, Monaco (2020)
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2015 | Nyitrai N, Edwards S, O'Dwyer N, 'Is the Australian Swimming Benchmark useful for the prevention of drownings? Building an evidence-base for conditions associated with fatal drownings', Penang, Malaysia (2015) [E3] | ||||||||||
2015 | Dawe N, Edwards S, Elliott L, Engel R, 'The effect of thoracic manipulation on joint movement patterns in elite sprint kayakers: a cross-over pilot trial', Sydney, Australia (2015) [E3] | ||||||||||
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 20 |
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Total funding | $1,026,177 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
Highlighted grants and funding
The HAMI Study: Exploring Hamstring and Adductor Myotendinous Injury Risk Factors in Basketball$387,585
Funding body: NBA and GE Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Collaboration
Funding body | NBA and GE Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Collaboration |
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Project Team | Doctor Suzi Edwards, Dr Tania Pizarri, Associate Professor James Welsh, Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass, Mr Michael Drew, Dr Ebonie Rio, Associate Professor Nicholas O'Dwyer, Doctor Adrian Schultz, Mr Luke Donnan |
Scheme | Myotendinous Injuries Call for Proposals |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1601104 |
Type Of Funding | C3211 - International For profit |
Category | 3211 |
UON | Y |
20203 grants / $19,932
Lifetime software support for Visual 3D motion analysis software$10,000
Funding body: Priority Research Centre Brain and Mental Health
Funding body | Priority Research Centre Brain and Mental Health |
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Project Team | A/Prof Suzanne Snodgrass, Dr Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | Infrastructure Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
3D injury kinematics of hamstring strain and concussion injuries in elite sport via model-based image modelling$7,932
Funding body: Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Dr Suzi Edwards, Dr Geoffrey Skinner, A/Prof Andrew Gardner, A/Prof Suzanne Snodgrass |
Scheme | Faculty Strategic Investment Funding |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
2020 Output Accelerator Initiative$2,000
Funding body: Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | N/A |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20192 grants / $75,107
Kistler force platform DAQ upgrade to include a seat pressure sensor$65,607
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | A/Prof Suzanne Snodgrass, Dr Suzi Edwards, A/Prof Carloe James |
Scheme | Equipment grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Real-time feedback on posture and movement$9,500
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | A/Prof Carloe James, A/Prof Suzanne Snodgrass, Dr Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | 2019 Faculty of Health and Medicine Strategic Research Pilot Grant Round |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20184 grants / $29,227
Hamstring and adductor muscle injuries in athletes: size matters, but is that all? A strategic sub-investigation of muscle morphology in collaboration with GE Healthcare and The University of Newcastle$10,000
Funding body: Griffith University
Funding body | Griffith University |
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Project Team | Diamond LE, Saxby DJ, Bourne M, Duhig S, Edwards S, O’Meara T |
Scheme | 2018 School of Allied Health Sciences Strategic Research Grant Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Real-time feedback on posture and movement: does it change behaviour and reduce neck pain?$9,500
Funding body: 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant-Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle
Funding body | 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant-Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Snodgrass SJ, James C, Edwards E, Skinner G, Lee, R |
Scheme | 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant- Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Active living technologies with exergaming$7,000
Funding body: Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia)
Funding body | Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
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Project Team | Skinner G, Edwards S, Snodgrass S |
Scheme | Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Research Incentive Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
CSIRO Prime 4 HealtheMove$2,727
Funding body: CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Funding body | CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass, Doctor Suzi Edwards, Professor Carole James |
Scheme | ON Prime |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1800888 |
Type Of Funding | C2110 - Aust Commonwealth - Own Purpose |
Category | 2110 |
UON | Y |
20173 grants / $398,775
The HAMI Study: Exploring Hamstring and Adductor Myotendinous Injury Risk Factors in Basketball$387,585
Funding body: NBA and GE Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Collaboration
Funding body | NBA and GE Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Collaboration |
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Project Team | Doctor Suzi Edwards, Dr Tania Pizarri, Associate Professor James Welsh, Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass, Mr Michael Drew, Dr Ebonie Rio, Associate Professor Nicholas O'Dwyer, Doctor Adrian Schultz, Mr Luke Donnan |
Scheme | Myotendinous Injuries Call for Proposals |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1601104 |
Type Of Funding | C3211 - International For profit |
Category | 3211 |
UON | Y |
Three-dimensional modelling of musculoskeletal injuries – a multi-disciplinary approach $8,331
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Suzi Edwards, Doctor Adrian Schultz |
Scheme | Ourimbah Strategic Pilot Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1701264 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Real-time feedback on posture: does it change behaviour and reduce neck pain?$2,859
Funding body: Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health | The University of Newcastle
Funding body | Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health | The University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Suzanne Snodgrass, Suzi Edwards, Geoffery Skinner |
Scheme | Research Support Grant Round Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20161 grants / $207,064
Patellar tendon pathology, its development and relationship with pain in elite athletes.$207,064
Funding body: NBA & GE Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Collaboration
Funding body | NBA & GE Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Collaboration |
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Project Team | Professor Jill Cook, Professor Darin Padua, Dr Suzi Edwards, Dr Sean Docking, Dr Ebonie Rio, Ms Aliza Rudavsky |
Scheme | Call For Proposal |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | International - Competitive |
Category | 3IFA |
UON | N |
20151 grants / $18,058
Correction of bowling technique for prevention of lumbar injury in junior fast bowlers$18,058
Funding body: WorkCover Authority of New South Wales
Funding body | WorkCover Authority of New South Wales |
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Project Team | Doctor Suzi Edwards, Associate Prof Nicholas O'Dwyer, Dr Edouard Ferdinands, Mr Andrew Schaefer |
Scheme | WorkCover Sports Research and Injury Prevention |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1401475 |
Type Of Funding | C2210 - Aust StateTerritoryLocal - Own Purpose |
Category | 2210 |
UON | Y |
20141 grants / $12,826
Biomechanics Laboratory equipment purchase$12,826
Funding body: Charles Sturt University
Funding body | Charles Sturt University |
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Project Team | Prof Robert Robergs |
Scheme | School of Human Movement, Faculty of Education |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20132 grants / $41,678
Biomechanics Laboratory equipment purchase$26,938
Funding body: Charles Sturt University
Funding body | Charles Sturt University |
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Project Team | Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | Faculty of Education |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Biomechanics Laboratory equipment purchase$14,740
Funding body: Charles Sturt University
Funding body | Charles Sturt University |
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Project Team | Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | School of Human Movement, Faculty of Education |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20112 grants / $208,260
Biomechanics Laboratory equipment purchase$186,589
Funding body: Charles Sturt University
Funding body | Charles Sturt University |
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Project Team | Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | Faculty of Education |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Biomechanics Laboratory equipment purchase$21,671
Funding body: Charles Sturt University
Funding body | Charles Sturt University |
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Project Team | Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | School of Human Movement, Faculty of Education |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20061 grants / $15,250
What factors affect patellar tendon loading?$15,250
Funding body: NSW Sporting Injuries Committee
Funding body | NSW Sporting Injuries Committee |
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Project Team | Prof Julie R Steele |
Scheme | Research & Injury Prevention Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2007 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Not Known |
Category | UNKN |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2020 | Masters | Investigation of Measurable Assessment Tool of Total Body Instability as a Singular Predictor Versus Multiple Standardised Tests for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain | M Philosophy(Exercise&SportSc), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | Masters | Muscle Synergies in Human Stepping Tasks | M Philosophy (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Psychological Aspects of Recovery to Enhance the Performance Health of Elite Athletes | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Video Analysis of Concussion and SCAT Assessment of Sub-Elite Rugby League Players | PhD (Medicine), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Patellar Tendon Development, Anterior Knee Pain, and Jump-Landing Mechanics in Adolescent Athletes | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Match Demands, Physical Capacities and the Assessment of Agility Technique in Sub-Elite Netball Players in the Athlete Development Pathway. | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Movement Variability and Risk of Patella Tendinopathy in Elite Athletes | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Real-Time Feedback on Posture for Managing Symptoms of Neck Pain Synopsis | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Biomechanics Risk Factors Associated Hamstring Strain Injuries in Subelite and Elite Athletes | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Musculoskeletal Modelling of Myotendinous Injuries in Basketball | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | The Effects of Fatigue and Previous Hamstring Injury on High Speed Running Biomechanics | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Biomechanical Risk Factors for Hip Adductor Myotendinous Injuries | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Running Biomechanics and the Effects of Fatigue, Hamstring Muscle Injury and Muscle Activation Patterns | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | PhD | Learn-to-swim: Assessing Aquatic Skills How can we better communicate ‘can swim’? | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | PhD | Cervical Spine Kinematics Associated with Chronic Idiopathic Neck Pain | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2019 | Honours | Biomechanics of different tackling techniques and concussion risk | Human Movement, Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Assessment of sprint-running and jump-landing mechanics in field and court sport athletes | Sport & Rec Not Elswr Classifi, Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle | Australia | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Lumbopelvic stability: The primary cause of lower limb injuries in pre-elite youth athletes? | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Relationship between patellar tendon pathology and landing techniques in elite basketball players | Sport & Rec Not Elswr Classifi, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Investigation into injury mechanisms associated with junior fast bowling across a season | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Validity and reliability of tri-axial accelerometers during sport | Human Movement, The University of Newcastle, NSW | Sole Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | Movement strategies during functional tasks in individuals with chronic neck pain | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | No change in hamstring injury risk during soccer tasks following self-paced exercise | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | The role of transverse abdominis in athletic performance | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | The effects of a 10-over spell on bowling action in junior fast bowling | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | Masters | Validity and reliability of functional movement screen criteria of the squat movement in individuals with previous knee joint injury | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Sole Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | Implications of movement variability in the golf swing: a biomechanical cross-sectional study | Physiotherapy, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | The role of the core in athletic performance | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Masters | Exercise and gait improvement on pain and functional status in lower | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | A lower limb assessment tool for athletes at risk of developing patellar tendinopathy | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | Movement variability of pre-elite Australian Football athletes with and without a history of groin pain | Human Movement, Charles Sturt University | Principal Supervisor |
News
Findings reveal under-reported groin pain in ballers
April 30, 2018
UON Central Coast research boosted with strategic grants
August 22, 2017
Funding to help athletes rebound from injury
January 25, 2017
Dr Suzi Edwards
Position
Senior Lecturer
Exercise & Sport Science
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
suzi.edwards@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4349 4428 |
Fax | (02) 4348 4145 |
Office
Room | 207 |
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Building | EXSB-207. |
Location | Ourimbah 10 Chittaway Road Ourimbah, NSW 2258 Australia |