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Biography
Dr Wayne Spratford is a Professor in Motor Control and Biomechanics at the University of Canberra who has previously held positions at the Australian Institute of Sport and with Cricket Australia. Wayne completed his PhD at the University of Western Australia in the area of Biomechanics in cricket spin bowling. He has a keen interest in 3D modelling of human movement and quantifying load in both sporting and occupational settings. He currently sits on the editorial boards for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation journal and International Journal of Science and Coaching
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Biomechanical, anthropometric, and isokinetic strength characteristics of elite finger and wrist-spin bowlers: A developmental and perfromance perspective, University of Western Australia
Award Date: 31 Dec 2015
Bachelor, University of the Sunshine Coast
Award Date: 1 Aug 2005
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Helmet Modelling- Finnish Rotary Wing
NEWMAN, P. (CI) & SPRATFORD, W. (CoI)
2/02/26 → 2/02/27
Project: Research
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TORU_TKR: A Randomised Study of Knee alignment strategies for Total Knee Replacement Surgery
SPRATFORD, W. (CI) & BROWN, N. (CoI)
16/09/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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WORKLOAD MONITORING FOR INJURY PREVENTION IN AIRCREW PERSONNEL
NEWMAN, P. (CI), SPRATFORD, W. (CoI), COLTMAN, C. (CoI), Drayton, I. (CoI), Clements, A. (CoI), BALL, N. (CoI) & MARA, J. (CoI)
19/11/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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Short and medium-term impact of multifocal lenses on functional measures of balance and mobility.
van Boxtel, J. (CI), SABETI, F. (CoI), Feltham, M. (CoI), SPRATFORD, W. (CoI), WITCHALLS, J. (CoI) & WADDINGTON, G. (CoI)
16/08/21 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Comparison of inertial sensor outputs to motion analysis outputs
SPRATFORD, W. (CI)
22/08/19 → 20/12/19
Project: Research
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Consensus-based guidelines for intervention protocols targeting the foot spring mechanism during landing: A modified Delphi study
Foot Spring Training Consensus Group, Radcliffe, C. R., Brown, N. A. T., Newman, P., Bull, J. J., Bayley, L. J., Castro-Méndez, A., Drysdale, L., Farris, D. J., Yan, A. F., Franettovich Smith, M. M., Fuller, M., Goldmann, J. P., Hahn, M. E., Hiller, C. E., Jeffries, A. C., Lam, J. J., Maharaj, J. N., Martínez-Nova, A. & Mayes AM, S. J. & 8 others, , 2026, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Comparison of Inswing and Outswing Bowling Arm Kinematics of Pathway and Elite Male Fast Bowlers
Lindsay, C., Crowther, R., Middleton, K., Clark, B., Warmenhoven, J. & Spratford, W., Jun 2025, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 25, 6, p. 1-10 10 p., e12321.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identifying contributory risk factors for neck pain in fast jet aircrew: a prospective cohort study
Wallace, J. B., Osmotherly, P. G., Gabbett, T. J., Spratford, W. & Newman, P., 2025, In: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. p. 1-14 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intraoperative Coronal Alignment Safe Zones Influence Patient Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Oon, I. H., Lynch, J. T., Lindsay, C., Spratford, W., Coltman, C. E. & Scarvell, J. M., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Arthroplasty. p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Quantum Enhanced Transformer Network for Learning Transactive Energy During Physical Human-Robot Interaction
Khan, N. A., Jamwal, P., Hussain, F., SPRATFORD, W. & HUSSAIN, S., Nov 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems . p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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