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Biography
Elisabeth is a physiotherapist and Assistant Professor at the University of Canberra with a particular interest in neurological physiotherapy. She has experience in the rehabilitation of people with neurological disorders spanning the range of acute, rehabilitation and community settings. She has a particular interest in the evidence-based rehabilitation of people after stroke and Parkinson's disease. Elisabeth's current research projects have a focus on improving physical activity in people after stroke and Parkinson's disease, as well as improving ways to teach the skills required for neurological rehabilitation to physiotherapy students.
Areas of Teaching
Neurological interventions, with a focus on interventions that are evidence based, resource efficient and provided in a multidisciplinary team context.
Research Interests
* Increasing physical activity in people after stroke and Parkinson's disease
* The use of self-management to improve the health of people with chronic neurological conditions
* The use of equipment and technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of stroke and PD rehabilitation
* Strategies for improving education of physiotherapy students in stroke rehabilitation
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Sydney
1 Jul 2010 → 9 Dec 2015
Master, University of Sydney
Mar 2006 → Jun 2009
Bachelor, University of Sydney
Feb 1996 → Nov 1999
External positions
HDR co-supervisor, University of Sydney
1 Jul 2016 → 31 Dec 2020Fingerprint Dive into the research topics where Elisabeth Preston is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
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Stroke
Medicine & Life Sciences
Walking
Medicine & Life Sciences
Lower Extremity
Medicine & Life Sciences
Observational Studies
Medicine & Life Sciences
Parkinson Disease
Medicine & Life Sciences
Exercise
Medicine & Life Sciences
Upper Extremity
Medicine & Life Sciences
Proprioception
Medicine & Life Sciences
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Projects 2016 2022
Tailored intervention for reducing falls after stroke trial (FAST) (via USyd)
Isbel, S., Preston, E., Clemson, L., Dean, C., Ada, L., Scrivener, K., Gardener, B., Lannin, N., Duncan, P., Jones, T., Mumford, V. & Heller, G.
1/01/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Parkinson's ACT supporting research in the Student Led Neurological Physiotherapy clinic
Flynn, A., Preston, E. & Canning, C.
1/11/17 → 1/01/20
Project: Other
Systematic review of vertebral artery dissection in sport: mechanisms, outcomes, and management
Gaida, J., Newman, P., Mahendran, N., Preston, E., Bertram, K., FEARON, A. & Saw, A.
4/12/17 → 25/09/18
Project: Other
Promoting physical activity after stroke via self-management: A pilot randomised trial
Preston, E., Ada, L., Dean, C. & Mahendran, N.
1/03/16 → 30/06/18
Project: Other
Research Output 2011 2019
Home-based prescribed exercise improves balance-related activities in people with Parkinson’s disease and has benefits similar to centre-based exercise: A systematic review
Flynn, A., Allen, N., Dennis, S., Canning, C. & Preston, E., Oct 2019, In : Journal of Physiotherapy. 65, 4, p. 189-199 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review
Open Access
File
Parkinson Disease
Quality of Life
Meta-Analysis
Gait
Randomized Controlled Trials
Critically appraised paper: Long-term, individualised physical activity and exercise coaching does not improve maintenance of motor function after stroke [commentary]
PRESTON, E., 1 Oct 2018, In : Journal of Physiotherapy. 64, 4, p. 264 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Open Access
File
Stroke
Maintenance
Exercise
Rehabilitation
Mentoring
Profile of upper limb recovery and development of secondary impairments in patients after stroke with a disabled upper limb: an observational study.
Ada, L., PRESTON, E., LANGHAMMER, B. & Canning, C., Jun 2018, In : Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Upper Extremity
Observational Studies
Stroke
Shoulder Pain
Pain
11
Citations
(Scopus)
3
Downloads
(Pure)
Biofeedback improves performance in lower limb activities more than usual therapy in people following stroke: A systematic review
Stanton, R., Ada, L., Dean, C. & PRESTON, E., 2017, In : Journal of Physiotherapy. 63, 1, p. 11-16 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Lower Extremity
Stroke
Therapeutics
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Biofeedback (Psychology)
Lap-tray and triangular sling are no more effective than a hemi-sling in preventing shoulder subluxation in those at risk early after stroke: a randomised trial.
Ada, L., FOONGCHOMCHEAY, A., LANGHAMMER, B., PRESTON, E., Stanton, R., ROBINSON, J., PAUL, S. & Canning, C., 2017, In : European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 53, 1, p. 41-48 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
Stroke
Contracture
Upper Extremity
Rehabilitation
Pain