By Associate Professor Matthew David Jones

Book Chapters

Jones M; Gibbs M, 2025, 'Musculoskeletal Conditions', in Pre-Exercise Screening and Risk Factor Assessment: A Guide to the Australian Adult Pre-Exercise Screening System

Rollison S; Cashin A; Jones M, 2022, 'Practical advice for exercise and pain', in Exercise for persisting pain: An eBook by Exercise and Sports Science Australia, Exercise and Sports Science Australia, pp. 23 - 28, https://www.essa.org.au/Web/Web/Resources/Articles/2022/Ebook-exercising-chronic-pain.aspx

Journal articles

Cunningham B; Chong JE; Fairman CM; Jones MD; Skinner TL; Rose GL, 2026, 'Individualisation of Exercise Prescription in Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Sports Medicine Open, 12, pp. 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40798-026-00980-8

Jones MD; Pinto RZ; Ferreira ML; Gibbs MT, 2026, 'Physical activity and exercise for the management of chronic low back pain as a component of multimorbidity: from problem to practice', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 30, pp. 101621 - 101621, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101621

Hansford HJ; McAuley JH; Swanson SA; Islam N; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sterne JAC; Sharp MK; Jones MD; Stuart EA; Lee H; Hernán MA; Cashin AG, 2026, 'The TARGET guideline for reporting observational studies of interventions', Nature Medicine, 32, pp. 1954 - 1955, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41591-026-04358-x

Gilanyi YL; Ferraro MC; Goebel A; O’Connell NE; Jones MD; Sharma S; Bean D; Gustin SM; McAuley JH, 2026, 'Quality matters: Interpreting amputation outcomes in CRPS - Authors reply', Journal of Pain, 40, pp. 106178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2025.106178

Jones MD; Tan E; Woo J; Bui E; Wong R; Fotheringham A; Schutte AE; Parmenter BJ, 2026, 'Acute blood pressure responses to plank and wall sit isometric exercise in adults', Journal of Hypertension, 44, pp. 288 - 294, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0000000000004191

Ram A; Kovats A; Pandit A; Ram P; Gibbs MT; Booth J; Thom JM; Jones MD, 2026, 'Painful exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled feasibility trial', Disability and Rehabilitation, 48, pp. 350 - 358, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2504614

Walker E; Karran EL; Jones MD; Gibbs MT; Sharma S, 2026, 'Social determinants of health equity for people with pain: from understanding to action', Pain Reports, 11, pp. e1364, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000001364

Natoli AR; Gibbs MT; Mishra I; Devonshire J; O’Brien-Smith J; McAuley JH; Cashin AG; Jones MD, 2026, 'The Effect of Behavioural Interventions that Include Goal Setting on Pain, Disability, and Physical Activity in People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Clinical Journal of Pain, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000001413

Natoli AR; Jones MD, 2026, 'Clinimetrics: The Goal Attainment Scale (GAS)', Journal of Physiotherapy, 72, pp. 148 - 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.10.001

McKenzie BJ; Ferreira GE; Haas R; Gorelik A; Maher CG; Buchbinder R; Panel ILBPMDD; Jones M, 2026, 'Development of an internationally agreed national minimum dataset for low back pain: a modified Delphi study', The Spine Journal, 26, pp. 779 - 796, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2025.10.003

Gilanyi YL; Ferraro MC; Goebel A; O’Connell NE; Jones MD; Sharma S; Bean D; Gustin SM; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Amputation for complex regional pain syndrome: A systematic review', Journal of Pain, 37, pp. 105571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105571

Burley C; Yeates W; McLeod K; Jones M; Borges N; Brodaty H; Parmenter B, 2025, 'Healthy Body and Mind Program to Improve Health Outcomes and Reduce Dementia Risk in People With Osteoarthritis: Protocol for a Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial', JMIR Research Protocols, 14, pp. e75816 - e75816, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/75816

Williams SA; Sharma S; Cashin AG; Jones MD; Chiarotto A; Hansford HJ; Venter M; Wewege MA; Ferraro MC; Devonshire JJ; Gustin SM; Ostelo RW; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Test-retest reliability and measurement error of the numerical rating scale and visual analogue scale in people with low back pain', Journal of Pain, 35, pp. 105528 - 105528, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105528

Cashin AG; Hansford HJ; Hernán MA; Swanson SA; Lee H; Jones MD; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Islam N; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sharp MK; Sterne JAC; Stuart EA; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Transparent Reporting of Observational Studies Emulating a Target Trial-The TARGET Statement', JAMA, 334, pp. 1084 - 1093, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13350

Ferreira É; Lemes Í; Ribeiro EG; Malta DC; Maher CG; McAuley JH; Jones MD; Hespanhol L; Pinto RZ, 2025, 'Prevalence of non-communicable diseases, multimorbidity, and their impact on activity limitations among adults with chronic back pain: a national population-based study in a middle-income country', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 29, pp. 101241 - 101241, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2025.101241

Tran I; Gibbs MT; Yu N; Powell JK; Smith BE; Jones MD, 2025, 'Effectiveness of Painful Versus Nonpainful Exercise on Pain Intensity, Disability, and Other Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: An Updated Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 55, pp. 527 - 537, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2025.13253

Ram A; Thom JM; Gibbs MT; Booth J; Jones MD, 2025, 'Response to “Beyond single sessions: Reflections on pain education and EIH heterogeneity in knee osteoarthritis”', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 78, pp. 103340 - 103340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103340

Ram A; Kovats A; Ser Foong Ho D; Cooke L; Ram GP; Gibbs MT; Booth J; Thom JM; Jones MD, 2025, 'The influence of education on pain during and following acute exercise in people with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 77, pp. 103314 - 103314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103314

Souza FL; Bowman H; Yang F; Hesam-Shariati N; Linke J; Gilanyi YL; Jones MD; Z-Pinto R; McAuley JH; Rizzo RRN, 2025, 'Conversational Agents to Support Pain Management: A Scoping Review', European Journal of Pain, 29, pp. e70016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejp.70016

Jones MD; Hansford HJ; Bastianon A; Gibbs MT; Gilanyi YL; Foster NE; Dean SG; Ogilvie R; Hayden JA; Wood L, 2025, 'Exercise adherence is associated with improvements in pain intensity and functional limitations in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain: a secondary analysis of a Cochrane review', Journal of Physiotherapy, 71, pp. 91 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.03.004

Zhao TE; Jones MD; Gibbs MT, 2025, 'Are Exercise Interventions for People With Knee Osteoarthritis Dosed Appropriately to Meet the World Health Organisation's Physical Activity Guidelines?', Musculoskeletal Care, 23, pp. e70089, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.70089

Jankelowitz D; Wright K; Suzuki E; Maros T; Pandit A; Wewege MA; Jones MD; Clifford B; Engel A; Hagstrom AD, 2025, 'The Influence of Gender of Senior Researchers on Research Practice in Sports and Exercise Science and Medicine', Social Sciences, 14, pp. 125 - 125, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/socsci14030125

Natoli AR; Jones MD; Walker ED; Gibbs MT, 2025, '“I could 100% see myself getting hurt if I did it wrong”: a qualitative exploration of exercise perceptions in people with chronic low back pain', Disability and Rehabilitation, 47, pp. 2760 - 2769, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2400592

Walker ED; Gibbs MT; Natoli AR; Jones MD, 2025, 'Navigating complexities: clinicians’ experiences and systemic challenges in the implementation of evidence-based practice for chronic low back pain–a qualitative study', Disability and Rehabilitation, 47, pp. 1697 - 1707, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2378371

Orange GM; Hince DA; Travers MJ; Stanton TR; Jones M; Sharma S; Kim S; Wand BM; Murphy MC, 2025, 'Physical Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: A Longitudinal Systematic Review With Meta-analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 55, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2024.12570

Cashin AG; Hansford HJ; Hernán MA; Swanson SA; Lee H; Jones MD; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Islam N; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sharp MK; Sterne JAC; Stuart EA; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Transparent reporting of observational studies emulating a target trial: the TARGET Statement', BMJ, 390, pp. e087179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2025-087179

Walker E; Jones MD; Gibbs MT; Gardner T; Smith L; Refshauge K; McAuley JH; Cashin AG, 2025, 'Pain self-efficacy, kinesiophobia and health-related quality of life mediate pain and disability improvements with goal setting and education in people with chronic low back pain: a mediation analysis of a randomised trial', Journal of Physiotherapy, 71, pp. 260 - 267, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.09.005

Kovats A; Jones MD; Azzi A; Ho DSF; Ram A; Thom JM, 2024, 'Exercise on Crepitus in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 13, pp. 112 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-6193-13.4.112

Jones MD; Clifford BK; Stamatakis E; Gibbs MT, 2024, 'Response to Comment on “Exercise Snacks and Other Forms of Intermittent Physical Activity for Improving Health in Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological, Experimental and Qualitative Studies”', Sports Medicine, pp. 1 - 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02081-6

Gilanyi YL; Rizzo RRN; Sharma S; Venter M; McAuley JH; Jones MD, 2024, 'A Qualitative Study Identifying Barriers and Enablers to Exercise Adherence in People with Chronic Low Back Pain. “It's a personal journey”', Journal of Pain, 25, pp. 104488, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2024.02.002

Hansford HJ; Jones MD; Cashin AG; Ostelo RWJG; Chiarotto A; Williams SA; Sharma S; Rose JM; Devonshire JJ; Ferraro MC; Wewege MA; McAuley JH, 2024, 'The Smallest Worthwhile Effect on Pain Intensity of Exercise Therapy for People With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Discrete Choice Experiment Study', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 54, pp. 477 - 485, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2024.12279

Azer G; Gibbs MT; Jones MD; Morrison NMV; Azer A; Marshall PW, 2024, 'How and why do people with chronic low back pain modify their physical activity? A mixed-methods survey', Musculoskeletal Care, 22, pp. e1885, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1885

Natoli A; Jones MD; Long V; Mouatt B; Walker ED; Gibbs MT, 2024, 'How do people with chronic low back pain perceive specific and general exercise? A mixed methods survey', Pain Practice, 24, pp. 739 - 748, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/papr.13354

Gilanyi YL; Shah B; Cashin AG; Gibbs MT; Bellamy J; Day R; McAuley JH; Jones MD; McAuley J, 2024, 'Barriers and enablers to exercise adherence in people with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.', Pain, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003234

Jones MD; Clifford BK; Stamatakis E; Gibbs MT, 2024, 'Exercise Snacks and Other Forms of Intermittent Physical Activity for Improving Health in Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological, Experimental and Qualitative Studies', Sports Medicine, 54, pp. 813 - 835, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01983-1

Gibbs MT; Last T; Marshall P; Jones MD, 2024, 'Are the attitudes and beliefs of Australian exercise-based practitioners associated with their use of, and confidence in, treatment modalities for people with chronic low back pain?', Musculoskeletal Care, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1852

Hansford HJ; Cashin AG; Doyle J; Leake HB; McAuley JH; Jones MD, 2024, 'Barriers and Enablers to Using Intervention Reporting Guidelines in Sports and Exercise Medicine Trials: A Mixed-Methods Study', The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, 54, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.12110

McLeod KA; Thom JM; Jones MD; Parmenter BJ, 2024, 'Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of a pilot exercise physiology group service for older people with type 2 diabetes', Australian Journal of General Practice, 53, pp. S74 - S82, http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-08-23-6946

Desai I; Wewege MA; Jones MD; Clifford BK; Pandit A; Kaakoush NO; Simar D; Hagstrom AD, 2024, 'The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Resistance Training-Based Changes to Body Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004862

Drum EE; Kovats A; Jones MD; Dennis S; Naylor J; Mills K; Thom JM, 2023, 'Creaky knees: Is there a reason for concern? A qualitative study of the perspectives of people with knee crepitus', Musculoskeletal Care, 21, pp. 1114 - 1124, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1793

Burley CV; Casey AN; Jones MD; Wright KE; Parmenter BJ, 2023, 'Nonpharmacological approaches for pain and symptoms of depression in people with osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analyses', Scientific Reports, 13, pp. 15449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41709-x

Jones MD; Casson SM; Barry BK; Li SH; Valenzuela T; Cassar J; Lamanna C; Lloyd AR; Sandler CX, 2023, 'eLearning improves allied health professionals' knowledge and confidence to manage medically unexplained chronic fatigue states: A randomized controlled trial', Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 173, pp. 111462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111462

Hansford HJ; Jones MD; Cashin AG; Ostelo RW; Chiarotto A; Williams SA; Sharma S; Devonshire JJ; Ferraro MC; Wewege MA; McAuley JH, 2023, 'The smallest worthwhile effect on pain intensity of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and exercise therapy for acute and chronic low back pain: a benefit-harm trade-off study', Journal of Physiotherapy, 69, pp. 240 - 248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2023.08.006

Hansford HJ; Cashin AG; Jones MD; Swanson SA; Islam N; Douglas SRG; Rizzo RRN; Devonshire JJ; Williams SA; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sterne JAC; Sharp MK; Stuart EA; Hernán MA; Lee H; McAuley JH, 2023, 'Reporting of Observational Studies Explicitly Aiming to Emulate Randomized Trials: A Systematic Review', JAMA Network Open, 6, pp. E2336023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.36023

Hansford HJ; Cashin AG; Jones MD; Swanson SA; Islam N; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sterne J; Sharp MK; Stuart EA; Hernan MA; Lee H; McAuley JH, 2023, 'Development of the TrAnsparent ReportinG of observational studies Emulating a Target trial (TARGET) guideline', BMJ Open, 13, pp. e074626, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074626

Gibbs MT; Hayden JA; Cashin AG; Shah B; Gilanyi YL; Natoli A; Holmes G; Ogilvie R; Hagstrom AD; McAuley JH; Marshall PW; Jones MD, 2023, 'Are Exercise Interventions in Clinical Trials for Chronic Low Back Pain Dosed Appropriately to Meet the World Health Organization's Physical Activity Guidelines?', Physical Therapy, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad114

Gilanyi YL; Wewege MA; Shah B; Cashin AG; Williams CM; Davidson SRE; McAuley JH; Jones MD, 2023, 'Exercise Increases Pain Self-efficacy in Adults With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 53, pp. 335 - 342, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11622

Devonshire JJ; Wewege MA; Hansford HJ; Odemis HA; Wand BM; Jones MD; McAuley JH, 2023, 'Effectiveness of Cognitive Functional Therapy for Reducing Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 53, pp. 244 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11447

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