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Risk factors for the development of Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) tears in physically demanding occupations: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open

P. Campbell, Elisa Canetti, Vini Simas, Ben Schram, Rodney Pope , et al. · 2022

Factors Influencing Marksmanship in Police Officers: A Narrative Review Open

Vini Simas, Ben Schram, Elisa Canetti, Danny Maupin, Rob Marc Orr · 2022

Law enforcement officers routinely face unpredictable scenarios that may threaten the public, their colleagues, or themselves. In such situations, officers may be required to use firearms, with shooting accuracy becoming crucial. This lite…

The Effects of Early Physiotherapy Treatment on Musculoskeletal Injury Outcomes in Military Personnel: A Narrative Review Open

Patrick Campbell, Rodney Pope, Vini Simas, Elisa Canetti, Ben Schram , et al. · 2022

The risks and incidence rates of musculoskeletal injuries among military personnel are high, and the importance of physiotherapy in treating these injuries is well established. However, what is less clear is whether the timing of commencem…

The Impact of Footwear on Occupational Task Performance and Musculoskeletal Injury Risk: A Scoping Review to Inform Tactical Footwear Open

Rob Marc Orr, Danny Maupin, R.B. Palmer, Elisa Canetti, Vini Simas , et al. · 2022

The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the impact of footwear on worker physical task performance and injury risk. The review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Sco…

The current management of scaphoid fractures in the emergency department across an Australian metropolitan public health service: A retrospective cohort study Open

Margaret Ting-Kwei Chang, Maggie Price, James Furness, Kevin Kemp‐Smith, Vini Simas , et al. · 2022

Background: Scaphoid fractures are commonly present to emergency departments (EDs), challenging medical practitioners to achieve accurate diagnosis and management. This is because of the prevalence of radiographically occult scaphoid fract…

Point prevalence of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers in Australian surfers and swimmers in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales Open

Mike Climstein, Brendan Doyle, Michael Stapelberg, Nedeljka Rosić, Isolde Hertess , et al. · 2022

Background Surfing and swimming are two popular outdoor aquatic activities in Australia with an estimated 2.7 million surfers and three million swimmers; however, these activities are associated with intermittent exposure to ultraviolet ra…

Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Military Personnel Undergoing Training: A Systematic Review Open

Grace M. Lennox, Patrick Wood, Ben Schram, Elisa Canetti, Vini Simas , et al. · 2021

A fracture, being an acquired rupture or break of the bone, is a significant and debilitating injury commonly seen among athletes and military personnel. Stress fractures, which have a repetitive stress aetiology, are highly prevalent amon…

The utility of physiotherapy assessments delivered by telehealth: A systematic review Open

Cherie Zischke, Vini Simas, Wayne Hing, Nikki Milne, Alicia J. Spittle , et al. · 2021

PROSPERO: CRD42018108166.

Auditory exostosis in Australian warm water surfers: a cross-sectional study Open

Vini Simas, Wayne Hing, Evelyne Rathbone, Rodney Pope, Mike Climstein · 2021

Background Surfing is a popular sport in Australia, accounting for nearly 10% of the population. External auditory exostosis (EAE), also referred to as surfer’s ear, is recognized as a potentially serious complication of surfing. Cold wate…

A Profile of Injuries Sustained by Firefighters: A Critical Review Open

Vini Simas, Rob Marc Orr, Elisa Canetti, Ben Schram · 2021

Impact of various clothing variations on firefighter mobility: A pilot study Open

Vini Simas, Rob Marc Orr, Ben Schram, Elisa Canetti, Danny Maupin · 2021

Posterior-Chain Resistance Training Compared to General Exercise and Walking Programmes for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

Nicholas Tataryn, Vini Simas, Tailah Catterall, James Furness, Justin Keogh · 2021

Auditory Exostosis in Australian Warm Water Surfers: a Cross-sectional Study Open

Vini Simas, Wayne Hing, Evelyne Rathbone, Rodney Pope, Mike Climstein · 2021

Background Surfing is a popular sport in Australia, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the population. External auditory exostosis (EAE), also referred to as surfer’s ear, is recognized as a potentially serious complication of surfing. Co…

Validity of the Polar Vantage M watch when measuring heart rate at different exercise intensities Open

Tricia Shumate, Magdalen Link, James Furness, Kevin Kemp‐Smith, Vini Simas , et al. · 2021

Background The use of wrist worn wearable fitness trackers has been growing rapidly over the last decade. The growing popularity can be partly attributed to the improvements in technology, making activity trackers more affordable, comforta…

Chronic and Gradual-Onset Injuries and Conditions in the Sport of Surfing: A Systematic Review Open

Samuel Hanchard, Ashley Duncan, James Furness, Vini Simas, Mike Climstein , et al. · 2021

The majority of the previous literature investigating injuries in surfing have focused on acute or traumatic injuries. This systematic review appears to be the first to investigate the literature reporting on chronic and gradual-onset inju…

A Novel Method for the Determination of Exostosis Severity in the External Auditory Canal Open

Mike Climstein, Vini Simas, Mark DeBeliso, Joe Walsh · 2021

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Effect of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on Hydration Status in Recreational and Competitive Individuals Open

R. D. A. Mcarthur, Jasmine Duque-Anne, James Furness, Kevin Kemp‐Smith, Vini Simas , et al. · 2021

Stand up paddle (SUP) boarding is a popular water-based aquatic sport and recreational activity that continues to grow in popularity, however, little is known about its effect upon hydration status in recreational and elite level participa…

Isokinetic Dynamometry as a Tool to Predict Shoulder Injury in an Overhead Athlete Population: A Systematic Review Open

Andrea Bagordo, Kimberly Ciletti, Kevin Kemp‐Smith, Vini Simas, Mike Climstein , et al. · 2020

Prospective and cross-sectional studies have used pre-season isokinetic dynamometry strength and endurance measurements of shoulder internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER) to determine if they can be correlated to injury. However…

Patient and surgical prognostic factors for inpatient functional recovery following THA and TKA: a prospective cohort study Open

Nicola A. Hewlett-Smith, Rodney Pope, Wayne Hing, Vini Simas, James Furness · 2020

Reliability of the Polar Vantage M Sports Watch when Measuring Heart Rate at Different Treadmill Exercise Intensities Open

Mike Climstein, Jessica L. Alder, Alyce M. Brooker, Elissa J. Cartwright, Kevin Kemp‐Smith , et al. · 2020

Background: Usage of wrist-worn activity monitors has rapidly increased in recent years, and these devices are being used by both fitness enthusiasts and in clinical populations. We, therefore, assessed the test–retest reliability of the P…

Prognostic factors for inpatient functional recovery following total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review Open

Nicola A. Hewlett-Smith, Rodney Pope, James Furness, Vini Simas, Wayne Hing · 2020

Background and purpose — Essential for safe and timely hospital discharge, inpatient functional recovery following lower limb arthroplasty is also variable. A previous systematic review reported moderate and conflicting levels of evidence …

The Prevalence and Severity of External Auditory Exostosis in Young to Quadragenarian-Aged Warm-Water Surfers: A Preliminary Study Open

Vini Simas, Wayne Hing, James Furness, Joe Walsh, Mike Climstein · 2020

External auditory exostosis (EAE) has previously only been shown to occur in cold water surfers. We assessed young surfers living and surfing in Queensland, Australia, for EAE in water temp ranges from 20.6 °C (69.1 °F, Winter) to 28.2 °C …

Australian surfers’ awareness of ‘surfer’s ear’ Open

Vini Simas, Wayne Hing, Rodney Pope, Mike Climstein · 2020

Objectives To assess awareness of external auditory exostosis (EAE) among Australian surfers. Methods This is a cross-sectional observational study, assessing professional and recreational Australian surfers. Currently, active surfers over…

Impact of Various Clothing Variations on Firefighter Mobility: A Pilot Study Open

Rob Marc Orr, Vini Simas, Elisa Canetti, Danny Maupin, Ben Schram · 2019

Firefighter clothing is known to restrict movement and increase the risk of musculoskeletal injury. The aim of this study was to investigate differences between clothing variations and firefighter mobility. Data were collected from eight f…

A Profile of Injuries Sustained by Firefighters: A Critical Review Open

Rob Marc Orr, Vini Simas, Elisa Canetti, Ben Schram · 2019

Firefighters, along with other tactical personnel, are at a high risk of work-related physical injury above that of the private sector. The aim of this critical narrative review was to identify, critically appraise and synthesise key findi…

Bone health of middle-aged and older surfers Open

Vini Simas, Wayne Hing, Evelyne Rathbone, Rodney Pope, Belinda R. Beck , et al. · 2019

The findings of this study support our hypothesis that regular surfing may be an effective physical activity for middle-aged and older men to decrease bone deterioration related to aging, as we identified positive results for surfers in re…

Lifetime prevalence of exostoses in New Zealand surfers Open

Vini Simas, Debbie Remnant, James Furness, Catherine J. Bacon, Robert Moran , et al. · 2019

INTRODUCTION External auditory exostosis (EAE) is a benign, irreversible bony outgrowth that arises from the temporal bone. EAE projects into the external ear canal, potentially causing recurrent otitis externa and conductive hearing loss.…

Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry positioning protocols in assessing body composition: A systematic review of the literature Open

Flinn Shiel, Carl Persson, James Furness, Vini Simas, Rodney Pope , et al. · 2018

High-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training within cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Amanda L. Hannan, Wayne Hing, Vini Simas, Mike Climstein, Jeff S. Coombes , et al. · 2018

HIIT is superior to MICT in improving cardiorespiratory fitness in participants of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness are significant for CR programs of >6-week duration. Programs of 7-12 weeks' duration…

Peer Review #1 of "Investigating the level of agreement of two positioning protocols when using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in the assessment of body composition (v0.3)" Open

Flinn Shiel, Carl Persson, Vini Simas, James Furness, Mike Climstein , et al. · 2017

Background.Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a commonly used instrument for analysing segmental body composition (BC).The information from the scan guides the clinician in the treatment of conditions such as obesity and can be used…

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