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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, Mobility after stroke: Education of physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and patients., University of Sydney
1 Jul 2010 → 9 Dec 2015
Award Date: 9 Dec 2015
Master, Master Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy), University of Sydney
Mar 2006 → Jun 2009
Award Date: 10 Dec 2009
Bachelor, Bachelor Applied Science (Physiotherapy), 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 2020
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Projects
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Cardiac Rehabilitation for transient ischaemic Attack and Mild-Stroke (CRAMS): a randomised controlled trial
FREENE, N. (CI), FLYNN, A. (CoI), PRESTON, E. (CoI), DAVEY, R. (CoI), Cowans, S. (CoI), Caprecho, K. (CoI), NIYONSENGA, T. (CoI) & MOHANTY, I. (CoI)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Tailored intervention for reducing falls after stroke trial (FAST) (via USyd)
ISBEL, S. (CI), PRESTON, E. (CoI), Clemson, L. (CoI), Dean, C. (CoI), Ada, L. (CoI), Scrivener, K. (CoI), Gardener, B. (CoI), Lannin, N. (CoI), Duncan, P. (CoI), Jones, T. M. (CoI), Mumford, V. (CoI) & Heller, G. (CoI)
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. (CI), NEWMAN, P. (CoI), MAHENDRAN, N. (CoI), PRESTON, E. (CoI), Bertram, K. (CoI), Fearon, A. (CoI) & SAW, A. (CoI)
4/12/17 → 25/09/18
Project: Research
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Systematic review of vertebral artery dissection in sport: mechanisms, outcomes, and management
GAIDA, J. (CI), NEWMAN, P. (CoI), MAHENDRAN, N. (CoI), PRESTON, E. (CoI), Bertram, K. (CoI), Fearon, A. (CoI) & SAW, A. (CoI)
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. (CI), PRESTON, E. (CoI) & Canning, C. G. (CoI)
1/11/17 → 1/01/20
Project: Research
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A Habit-Forming Exercise Approach Promotes Positive Exercise Beliefs and Behaviours: A Survey of People After Stroke
Lin, I., Dean, C., Glinsky, J., Clemson, L., Preston, E. & Scrivener, K., May 2025, In: Health Science Reports. 8, 5, p. 1-8 8 p., e70795.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ankle joint position sense acuity differences among stroke survivors at three walking ability levels: a cross-sectional study
Xu, L., WITCHALLS, J., PRESTON, E., Pan, L., Zhang, G., WADDINGTON, G., Adams, R. & Jia, H., 2025, In: Frontiers in Neurology. 15, p. 1-10 10 p., 1407297.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association of device-based and self-reported measures of physical activity in community-dwelling older people after stroke: an exploratory study
Lin, I., Dean, C. M., Glinsky, J. V., Clemson, L., Preston, E., Graham, P. L. & Scrivener, K., 1 Jun 2025, In: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 48, 2, p. 126-129 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can classroom-based Peer Patient simulation predict real-life clinical performance in physiotherapy students?
RYALL, T., PRESTON, E. & BISSETT, B., 20 Mar 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 6, p. 1-10 10 p., e43027.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Early-stage Parkinson's disease detection using multimodal brain-body biomarkers from fNIRS and IMU data
Sousani, M., Rojas, R. F., Preston, E. & Ghahramani, M., 2025, In: Computers in Biology and Medicine. 197, Pt B, p. 1-13 13 p., 111096.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stroke Society of Australasia conference
PRESTON, E. (Member of programme committee)
10 Sept 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
PRESTON, E. (Speaker)
22 Aug 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk