REAL Neurological Research Group
(Rehabilitative Exercise and Activity for Life Neurological Research Group)

The REAL Neurological Research Group is led by Assoc. Prof. Leigh Hale, Associate Dean of Research and senior lecturer. Leigh has extensive research experience and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the area of neurorehabilitation. The REAL Group comprises lecturers, research fellows, professional practice fellows and PhD students, some of whom hold prestigious PhD scholarships from the Health Research Council and the University of Otago.

This group’s research focuses on physiotherapy interventions and measurement that enhances participation in daily life for populations with neurological dysfunction and older adults. Current research areas include fall intervention programmes for a number of different cohorts, exercise interventions for those with multiple sclerosis and Parkinsons disease, and measuring and enhancing physical activity.

The group has obtained funding from a number of external grants and aims to keep up this momentum as they work together to increase their research profile.

For more information about possible Doctoral projects, please see the:
Doctorate (PhD) page
or contact:
Emma Tumilty

Group Membership:

Assoc. Prof. Leigh Hale - Group Leader and Senior Lecturer
Lisa Brits – Professional Practice Fellow
Ally Calder – Professional Practice Fellow
Dr Leica Claydon – Lecturer
Dr Hilda Mulligan – Lecturer
Dr Cath Smith – Research Fellow
Jacqueline Spence –Professional Practice Fellow

Collaborations and Community Links

Collaborations

Dr Debra Waters and colleagues, LINZ Unit and School of Physical Education, University of Otago
Associated Professor Anne Bray and Dr Brigit Mirfin-Veitch, Donald Beasley Institute
Dr Alisa Goulding, Otago Medial School
Associated Professor G Buchan, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Dr Linda Robertson, School of Occupational Therapy, Otago Polytech
Dr M Bell, Dr John Dockerty and Andrew Grey, University of Otago Department of Preventive and Social Medicine
Dr Lodewicus J du Plessis, Department of Neurology, Dunedin Hospital
John Souter and Markus King, Industrial Research, Burwood, NZ
Clinical Group of the Spinal Cord Society NZ Inc.
Dr Denise Taylor and Professor Kath McPherson, AUT
Associated Professor Clare Robertson, School of Medicine
Professor Steven L. Wolf, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Professor of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Professor of Health and Elder Care, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Dr Jeremy Hobart, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neurologist, Peninsula Medical School, , Plymouth, Devon UK
Professor Janet Mulcare , Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio and College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH, USA,
Associate Professor Dr Suzanne McDonough, University of Belfast, Ireland
Dr D Hurley-Osing, University College Dublin; Ireland
Associate Professor Charlotte Hager-Ross, University of Umea, Sweden
Prof A Delitto, University of Pittsburg; USA
Professor Derek Wade Consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Oxford;
Professor in Neurological Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
Professor Aimee Stewart, University of the Witwatersrand

Community Links

Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease Society branches in Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wellington
Stroke Foundation in Dunedin
Intellectual Disability services organisations in Dunedin, Hamilton and Invercargill
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau (Hamilton and Auckland)
Age Concern, Dunedin
SeniorNet, Dunedin
Presbyterian Support, Christchurch

Peer Reviewed Publication

A selection of recent research outputs:

Harland, T., T. Tidswell, et al. (2010). "Neoliberalism and the academic as critic and conscience of society." Teaching in Higher Education 15(1): 85-96.

Hendrick, P., T. Boyd, et al. (2010). "Construct validity of TR3 accelerometer: A comparison of level-ground and treadmill walking at self-selected speed." Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 42(2): 156-168.

Hendrick, P., L. Hale, et al. (2009). The predictive relationship between changes in physical activity and functional disability at 3 months in an acute low back pain population. The Society for Back Pain Research AGM 2009: "Where is the pain coming from and what can we do about it?" Chepstow, Wales, UK.

Hendrick, P., S. Milosavljevic, et al. (2009). "Does physical activity change predict functional recovery in low back pain? Protocol for a prospective cohort study." BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 10(136).

Coe, G. (2009). Adherence to physical activity and physiotherapy interventions amongst the Parkinson's disease patient early in the disease. Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 5 Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 37 (3) 152.

Alla, S., S. J. Sullivan, et al. (2009). "Self-report scales/checklists for the measurement of concussion symptoms: a systematic review." British Journal of Sports Medicine 43(Supplement 1): i3-i12.

Claydon, L. (2009). "Neuropathic pain: an evidence-based update." New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 37(2): 83-89.

Claydon, L. (2009). Neuropathic pain: an evidence-based update. Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 5. Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 34 (3) 153.

Hale, L., A. Croker, et al. (2009). The Expansion of Community-Based Physiotherapy Contexts of Physiotherapy Practice J. S. Higgs, M; Webb, G; Skinner, M; Croker, A;, Elsevier Australia.

Hale, L., R. Miller, et al. (2009). "Motor Control Test responses to balance perturbations in adults with an intellectual disability." Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 34(1): 81-86.

Hale, L., H. Nukada, et al. (2009). "Clinical screening of autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis." Physiotherapy Research International 14(1): 42-55.

Hale, L., J. Pal, et al. (2009). The reliability and validity of the RT3 accelerometer to measure daily physical activity in people with neurological disability. Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week. e.-A. J. Physiotherapy. Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia, e-Australian Journal Physiotherapy. 55:4 Supplement: 10.

Mulligan, H. and A. M. Calder (2009). Translating research into practice: the Barrington Clinic initiative. Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 5. Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 34 (3): 152.

Mulligan, H., A. Fjellman-Wiklund, et al. (2009). Promoting physical activity for people with chronic neurological disability: practices and perceived roles of physiotherapists. Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week. e.-A. J. o. Physiotherapy. Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia, e-Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 55:4 Supplement: 17.

Hendrick, P., C. Bond, et al. (2009). "Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice: Students' Conceptualizations." Physical Therapy 89(5): 430-442.

Hutton, L., R. Frame, et al. (2009). "The perception of physical activity in an elderly population at risk of falling: a focus group study." New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 37(2): 85-91.

Luxford, B., L. Hale, et al. (2009). "The physiotherapy management of infants with congenital muscular torticollis: a survey of current practices in New Zealand." New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 37(3): 127-135.

McDowell, J., G. M. Johnson, et al. (2009). The influence of educational background in health professionals on reporting adverse reactions to acupuncture. Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week. e.-A. J. o. Physiotherapy. Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia, e-Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 55:4 Supplement: 3.

Perry, M., P. Hendrick, et al. (2009). "Utility of the RT3 triaxial accelerometer in free living: An investigation of adherence and data loss." Applied Ergonomics 41(3): 469-476.

Smith, C., L. Hale, et al. (2009). "How does exercise influence fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis?" Disability and Rehabilitation 31(9): 685-692.

Smith, C., L. A. Hale, et al. (2009). How does fatigue influence community-based exercise choices in people with multiple sclerosis? Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference WEek e.-A. J. o. Physiotherapy. Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia, e-Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 55:4 Supplement: 21.

Tarawhiti, L., D. Waters, et al. (2009). "Sarcopenic-Obesity with Polypharmacy is Associated with Gait and Balance Disturbances in Older Adults." New Zealand Medical Student Journal 9: 5-8.

Waters, D., L. Hale, et al. (2009). "Osteoporosis and gait and balance disturbances in older sarcopenic obese New Zealanders." Osteoporosis International 21(2): 351-357.

Smith, C. M., L. A. Hale, et al. (2008). How does the experience of fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis change during an eight week exercise programme? NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Mulligan, H., L. A. Hale, et al. (2008). Influences on participation in active recreation for people with disability. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Hendrick, P., S. Milosavljevic, et al. (2008). "The role of physical activity in functional recovery in a low back pain cohort: a longitudinal analysis." Physical Therapy Reviews 14(1): 5.

Hale, L. A. (2008). "I just fell over - keeping people with an intellectual disability moving safely." NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Claydon, L. and L. S. Chesterton (2008). "Does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) produce 'dose-responses'? A review of systematic reviews on chronic pain." Physical Therapy Reviews 13(6): 450-463.

Claydon, L., L. S. Chesterton, et al. (2008). "Effects of simultaneous dual-site TENS stimulation on experimental pain." European Journal of Pain 12(6): 696-704.

Claydon, L., L. S. Chesterton, et al. (2008). The hypoalgesic efficacy of TENS parameters on experimental pain models in healthy humans: a systematic review. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Alla, S., S. J. Sullivan, et al. (2008). The role of symptom assessment in determining return to play following concussion. 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport 2008, Zurich, Switzerland, British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Barach, A., S. Derrick, et al. (2008). Perceptions of the effects of fatigue on daily physical activity in people with Multiple Sclerosis. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Beilby, J. and H. Mulligan (2008). "Deep vein thrombosis and heterotopic ossification following spinal cord injury - a clinical perspective for physiotherapists." New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 36(1): 7-14.

Hale, L. A., J. Pal, et al. (2008). "Measuring free-living physical activity in adults with and without neurologic dysfunction with a triaxial accelerometer." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 89: 1765-1771.

McGregor, L. and L. A. Hale (2008). Management of balance impairment, guided by the Balance Evaluation-Systems Test, in a patient following cerebellar infarct: a case report. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving, Dunedin, New Zealand.

McGregor, L. and L. A. Hale (2008). Retraining mobility in a patient following spinal cord infarction: a case report. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Claydon, L., L. S. Chesterton, et al. (2007). The hypoalgesic effects of concurrent transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) parameter combinations on pressure pain thresholds in healthy volunteers. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium, Nelson, New Zealand.

Coe, G., K. Tonks, et al. (2007). The test-retest and inter-rater reliability amongst final year physiotherapy students of the Australian Therapy Outcome Measures for Physiotherapy in a New Zealand rehabilitation setting. The New Zealand Society for Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium, Nelson, New Zealand.

Grieve, J. and L. A. Hale (2007). "Gait Rehabilitation in Acute Transverse Myelitis: a case report." New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 35(1): 17-23.

Hale, L. A., A. Bray, et al. (2007). "Assessing the balance capabilities of people with profound intellectual disabilities who have experienced a fall." Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 51(4): 260-268.

Hale, L. A., H. Nukada, et al. (2007). Validating a clinical test of autonomic dysfunction in adults with multiple sclerosis. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Canada, Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Hale, L. A., J. Pal, et al. (2007). Measuring free-living activity in people with neurological dysfunction: preliminary results. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium, Nelson, New Zealand.

Hale, L. A., K. Williams, et al. (2007). "Reliability of RT3 accelerometer for measuring mobility in people with multiple sclerosis: Pilot Study." Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development 44(4): 619-628.

Hendrick, P., M. Perry, et al. (2007). RT3 Accelerometer under free-living conditions: 8-week test-retest reliability and clinical utility. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Canada, Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Johnson, G., H. Coe, et al. (2007). "Objective discrimination between mandibular open/close excursion patterns: a clinical case report." Journal of Craniomandibular Practice 25(3): 218-224.

Mulligan, H., L. A. Hale, et al. (2007). Participation in physical recreational activities: an exploration of perceptions of people with disability. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium, Nelson, New Zealand.

Mulligan, H., V. Kett, et al. (2007). Participation in a community gym setting for an adolescent with autism: a case study. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Canada, Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Pal, J., L. A. Hale, et al. (2007). Incidence of and risk factors for falls in adults with intellectual disability. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium, Nelson, New Zealand.

Smith, C. and L. A. Hale (2007). The effects of non-pharmacological interventions on fatigue n four chronic illness conditions: a critical review. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Canada, Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Smith, C. and L. A. Hale (2007). "The effects of non-pharmacological interventions on fatigue in four chronic illness conditions: a critical review." Physical Therapy Reviews 12: 324-334.

Smith, C. and L. A. Hale (2007). "The Unique Nature of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Prevalence, Pathophysiology, Contributing Factors and Subjective Experience." Physical Therapy Reviews 12: 43-51.

Waters, D. and L. A. Hale (2007). "Do aqua-aerobics improve gait and balance in older people? A pilot study." International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 14(12): 538-542.

Conference Proceedings (>2005)

Maleka D, Stewart A, Westaway M, Hale L. The development of an outcome measure to assess community reintegration after stroke for patients living in poor socioeconomic areas of South Africa: Pilot study. 4th Public Health Association of South Africa Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 2-4 June 2008

Mulligan H, Hale L, Fitzgerald L and Baxter G.D. (poster) Participation in recreation for people with disability. Rehabilitation International World Congress 2008, Montreal, Canada.

Smith CM, Hale LA, Schneiders AG, Olson K. How does the experience of fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis change during an eight week exercise programme? NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

Mulligan H, Hale LA, Fitzgerald L, Baxter GD. Influences on participation in active recreation for people with disability. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

McGregor L, Hale LA. Management of balance impairment, guided by the Balance Evaluation-Systems Test, in a patient following cerebellar infarct: a case report. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

McGregor L, Hale LA. Retraining mobility in a patient following spinal cord infarction: a case report. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008 Dunedin, New Zealand.

McDowell JM, Johnson GJ, Hale LA. Poster: Clinical factors influencing adverse reaction to acupuncture reporting. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

Hendrick PA, Perry M, Hale LA, Bell ML, Hurley-Osing D, McDonough SM, et al.. Poster: Clinical reliability and utility of an RT3 activity monitor in the measurement of free living physical activity. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

Hale LA. "I just fell over - keeping people with an intellectual disability moving safely." NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

Claydon L, Chesterton LS, Sim J, Barlas P. The hypoalgesic efficacy of TENS parameters on experimental pain models in healthy humans: a systematic review. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008 Dunedin, New Zealand.

Claydon L, Chesterton LS, Sim J, Barlas P. The hypoalgesic effects of alternating frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) parameter combinations on pressure pain threshold (PPT) in healthy volunteers; 2008.

Calder AM. Group exercise: an initiative to improve access to physiotherapy services for people with brain injury. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

Barach A, Derrick S, Fahmi R, Toomey S, Smith C, Hale LA. Perceptions of the effects of fatigue on daily physical activity in people with Multiple Sclerosis. NZSP - Physiotherapy Keeps you Moving; 2008 18-20 April 2008; Dunedin, New Zealand.

Waters DL, Grant AM, Herbison P, Hale L, Goulding A. Gait and balance disturbances in older adults with sarcopenic-obesity. Experimental Biology (formerly called FASEB). Aging and Chronic Disease Mini-symposium. 2008 San Diego, California USA, April.

Waters DL, Goulding A, Herbison P, Hale L, Grant A. Gait and Balance Disturbances in Older Adults with Sarcopenic-Obesity. Experimental Biology Meeting 2007.

Waters DL, Button A, Hale L. Functional Capacity of Health Older Adults Following An Aqua-Aerobics Programme. NZ Assoc of Gerontology, Hamilton, New Zealand, November 2007.

McDowell JM, Johnson G, Hale L. Are we talking about the same thing? Classifying negative outcomes to acupuncture? Combined Physiotherapy Acupuncture Association NZ and Medical Acupuncture Association NZ Conference, June 23-34 2007, Auckland

Waters DL, Button A, Hale L, Wallace H. Actual and perceived functional capacity of healthy older adults following a 12-week aqua-aerobics programme. NZ Association of Gerontology, 14-16 November 2007, Hamilton.

Waters DL, Goulding A, Herbison P, Grant A, Hale, L .The combined influence of bone, muscle and fat on gait, balance and falls in older adults. 17th Annual Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, 9 – 12 September 2007, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Pal J, Hale L, Claydon L, Bray A, Dockerty J, Robertson C. Falls in adults with intellectual disability: an update. NZASID Annual Conference 2007, Wellington.

Smith C, Hale LA. The effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on fatigue in four chronic illness conditions: a critical review. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Smith C, Hale LA. The effects of non-phamacological interventinos on fatigue n four chronic illness conditions: a critical review. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress; 2007; Canada. Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Pal J, Hale LA, Bray A, Robertson C. Incidence of and risk factors for falls in aduults with intellectual disability. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Mulligan H, Kett V, Jakowetz K. Participation in a community gym setting for an adolescent with autism: a case study. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress; 2007; Canada. Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Mulligan H, Hale LA, Fitzgerald L, Baxter GD. Participation in physical recreational activities: an exploration of perceptions of people with disability. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Hendrick P, Perry M, Hale LA, Baxter GD, Hurley-Osing D, McDonough SM,. RT3 Accelerometer under free-living conditions: 8-week test-retest reliability and clinical utility. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress; 2007; Canada. Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Hale LA, Pal J, Becker I. Measuring free-living activity in people with neurological dysfunction: prelimnary results. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Hale LA, Nukada H, du Plessis L. Validating a clinical test of autonomic dysfunction in adults with multiple sclerosis. World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress; 2007; Canada. Physiotherapy (Elsevier).

Coe G, Tonks K, Spiller J, Sucgang F, D'Costa A. The test-retest and inter-rater reliability amongst final year physiotherapy students of the Australian Therapy Outcome Measures for Physiotherapy in a New Zealand rehabilitation setting. The New Zealand Society for Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Claydon L, Chesterton LS, Sim J, Ting S, Barlas P. The hypoalgesic effects of concurrent transcutaneous electrcial nerve stimulation (TENS) parameter combintaions on pressure pain thresholds in healthy volunteers. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Hale L, Pal J, Becker I. Reliability of the TriTrac RT3 accelerometer to measure activity in people with neurological dysfunction: preliminary findings. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Smith C, Hale L. The effects of non-pharmacological interventions on fatigue in four chronic illness conditions: a critical review. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Pal J, Hale L, Bray A, Robertson C. Incidence of and risk factors for falls in adults with intellectual disability. The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium; 2007; Nelson, New Zealand.

Mulligan H; Dewar, J; McMillan, M; York, L. Life in Physiotherapy: Answering our clinical questions. Life with Physiotherapy; 2006 20-21 May 2006; Auckland. New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists; 2006.

Mulligan H, Croft K, Aldridge L, Johnson N, Smith E, Wigram A. How well do patients remember information about their physiotherapy rehabilitation after discharge from the acute orthopaedic setting? New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists: Return to Sport, Return to Work, Return to LIfe; 2006 20-21 May 2006; Auckland.

Biannual Congress of the NZ Society of Physiotherapy, Auckland. Hale, L., Bray, A., Littmann, A. Assessing the balance capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities who have experienced a fall. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 2006. 34 (2): 106 Biannual Congress of the NZ Society of Physiotherapy, Auckland.

Schulter, H., Smith, J., Wilson, H., Wright J., Hale, L.. Inter-rater reliability of the Gait Assessment Rating Scale. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 2006; 34 (2): 111.

Pal J, Claydon L, Hale L. Learning from each about falling. NZASID Annual Conference 2006, Wellington.

Southern Symposium, New Zealand Physiotherapy Society, Queenstown. Hale L: Preparation for Life: the challenge of home-based stroke rehabilitation. (invited speaker). 2005. In J.H. Abott (Ed.), Proceedings of the Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 3, pp. 3. Dunedin: Otago Branch, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists.

Smith C. The effects of aerobic exercise on cardiovascular fitness and quality of life in a severely disable adult with multiple sclerosis. Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 3; 2005 November; Queenstown, NZ.

Williams K, Hale L: Investigating the reliability and validity of the TriTrac RT3 Accelerometer in measuring mobility in people with Multiple Sclerosis. International Student Physiotherapy Congress, Chile: 2005.

Grants (>2005)

Preventing falls in people with intellectual disability: an innovative clinical placement combining theory, practice and research. University of Otago Research Grant - $10,000.00 (2005) Associate Professor L. Hale & Ms K. Donovan

Reliability of the RT3 accelerometer to measure activity in people with neurological dysfunction. University of Otago Research Grant - $20,000.00 (2005) Associate Professor L. Hale

An evaluation of the ACC Tai Chi programme for the elderly. ACC - $528,396.00 (2005) Dr D. Taylor, Professor K. McPherson, Associate Professor L. Hale, Dr D. Waters, Dr N. Wilson, Professor P. Schulter, Mr H. McCracken & Professor S. Wolf

Qualitative investigation of MS-related fatigue during exercise. New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists’ Trust - $3386.00 (2006) Dr C. Smith

Incidence of risk factors for falls in adults with intellectual disability. Health Research Council of New Zealand - $133,971.05 (2006) Associate Professor L. Hale, Dr A. Bray & Associate Professor C. Robertson

Travel Grant Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust - $1500 (2007) Dr C. Smith

How do healthcare providers perceive the role of exercise for fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Neurological Special Interest Group, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy - $1645 (2007) Dr C. Smith

Can exercise reduce the impact of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) on daily life? Rehabilitation and Disability Research Theme Awards - $2000 (2007) Associate Professor L. Hale, Dr S. Dean, Dr J. Hobart, Associate Professor G. Buchan, Dr A. Gray & Dr Vic L. du Plessis

Perceptions of physical activity limitations in people with low back pain Rehabilitation and Disability Research Theme Awards - $2000 (2007) M. Perry, Associate Professor L. Hale, Dr S. Dean & Dr M. Weatherall

How does exercise influence fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Trust - $2138 (2007) Dr C. Smith

Exploring falls in people with intellectual disability New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Trust - $2923 (2007) Associate Professor L. Hale & J. Pal

Neuropathic pain: evidence-based assessment recommendations and physiotherapists’ perceptions of their implementation Emerging Research Award - Centre for Physiotherapy Research – $22,000 (2007) Dr L. Claydon

Advancing research in falls prevention for older adults and people with intellectual disability Research Development Awards – Centre for Physiotherapy Research - $22,000 Associate Professor Leigh Hale

Aqua-aerobics to improve falls risk in adults with Osteoarthritis (OA) Lottery Health - $70,414 (2008) Associate Professor L. Hale, Associate Professor D. Waters, Professor P. Herbison

Digital Rehabilitation TRST Funding, FRST - $125,000 (Direct - $10,000) (2009) Industrial Research Limited & Associate Professor S. Milosavljevic, Assoc. Professor L. Hale & Dr C. Smith

Trial of upper limb assistive devices – Summer Studentship Funding Industrial Research Limited - $15,000 (2009) Associate Professor L. Hale, Associate Professor S. Milosavljevic & Dr C. Smith

Innovation in rehabilitation technology: development of a student-driven educational website CALT - $19,983 (2009) Associate Professor L. Hale, Dr C. Smith, Dr H. Mulligan & J. Conroy

Blue Prescription: Physiotherapy activity support package for chronic disability University of Otago Research Grant - $45,000 (2009) Associate Professor L. Hale, Dr H. Mulligan, Dr C. Smith & Dr Gareth Treharne

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic neuropathic pain: does it work Neuro Special Interest Group, PNZ - $500 (2010) Dr L. Claydon & C. Ashton

Promotion of recreation in disability CPIT Foundation Award - $8,500 (2010) Dr J. Shearman & Dr H. Mulligan

An investigation into the effect of physiotherapy curricula delivery on learning CALT - $9939 (2010) Dr L. Claydon, P. Hendrick, Dr G. Sole, & Dr T. Harland

How does fatigue influence community exercise participation in men with Multiple Sclerosis University of Otago Research Grant - $20,104 (2010) Dr C. Smith & Dr Lisa Whitehead

Access to recreation to enable a physically active lifestyle for individuals with physical disability BAIL Research Grant - $25,000 (2010) Dr H. Mulligan