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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
Award Date: 9 Dec 2015
Master, University of Sydney
Mar 2006 → Jun 2009
Award Date: 10 Dec 2009
Bachelor, University of Sydney
Feb 1996 → Nov 1999
Award Date: 30 Nov 1999
External positions
HDR co-supervisor, University of Sydney
1 Jul 2016 → 31 Dec 2020Fingerprint
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Projects
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The utility and value of The Physiotherapy eSkills Training Online resource during work-integrated learning: A mixed methods study
Preston, E., Chapple, C., Mayland, E., Ada, L. & Hale, L., 2020, In : Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 18, 1, p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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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 › Article
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)23 Downloads (Pure) -
Your Brain is the Boss
PRESTON, E. & Lee, K. M., 2019, 22 p. Queensland : Library for All.Research output: Textual Creative Works › Other contribution
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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
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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. 1-7 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Stroke Society of Australasia conference
Elisabeth PRESTON (Member of programme committee)
10 Sep 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Self-management strategies for increasing daily physical activity after stroke
Elisabeth PRESTON (Speaker)
22 Aug 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk