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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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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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Is trunk motion influenced by breast volume? The effect on joint moments at the hip, knee and ankle
Coltman, C. E., Brown, N. A., Lindsay, C., Mara, J., Bennett, M. J., Spratford, W. A. & Moore, I. S., 2026, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. p. 1-7 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence of Back and Neck Complaints in Military Rotary Wing Aircrew: A Systematic Review
Cooper, N., Spratford, W., Stone, M. & Newman, P., 1 Jun 2026, In: Aerospace medicine and human performance. 97, 6, p. 451-463 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Systematic review › 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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Prizes
Press/Media
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Researchers at University of Canberra Have Reported New Data on Military Medicine (Prevalence of Back and Neck Complaints In Military Rotary Wing Aircrew: a Systematic Review)
14/07/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New Findings in Economics Described from University of Canberra (What Is the Effect of Breast Size On Running Economy and Upper Body Biomechanical Factors Contributing To Running Economy?)
Clark, B., SPRATFORD, W. & COLTMAN, C.
17/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Reports Outline Neck Pain Findings from University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (Identifying contributory risk factors for neck pain in fast jet aircrew: a prospective cohort study)
21/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New Aerospace Research Findings Reported from University of Canberra (The Effect of Helmetmass and Aircraft Acceleration On Cervical Spine Loads During Typical Fast Jet Aircraft Pilot Head Motions)
16/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment