By Dr Rachel Evelyn Ward

Journal articles

Letton ME; Macdonald ER; Thom JM; Ward RE, 2024, 'Classical Ballet for Women Aged Over 50 Years: Investigating Balance, Strength, and Range of Motion', Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 95, pp. 171 - 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2023.2169236

Fong Yan A; Nicholson LL; Ward RE; Hiller CE; Dovey K; Parker HM; Low LF; Moyle G; Chan C, 2024, 'The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis', Sports Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01990-2

Macdonald E; Amorim N; Hagstrom A; Markovic K; Simar D; Ward R; Clifford B; Hagstrom M, 2023, 'Evaluating the effect of upper-body morbidity on quality of life following primary breast cancer treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01395-0

Macdonald ER; Clifford BK; Simar D; Ward RE, 2022, 'Ballet after breast cancer: investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a novel 16-week classical ballet intervention for breast cancer survivors', Supportive Care in Cancer, 30, pp. 9909 - 9919, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07420-9

Burdett AL; van Doorn N; Jones MD; Kwai NCG; Ward RE; Taylor S; Shulruf B, 2022, 'Development and Evaluation of an Online Exam for Exercise Physiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 11, pp. 122 - 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-6193-11.4.122

Engel A; Hardy L; Broderick C; van Doorn N; Ward R; Kwai N; Parmenter B, 2022, 'Effect of a Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention on Fundamental Motor Skill and Physical Activity in a Preschool Setting: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial', Pediatric Exercise Science, 34, pp. 57 - 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/PES.2021-0021

Ram A; Marcos L; Morey R; Clark T; Hakansson S; Ristov M; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Jones MD; Ward RE; Keech A, 2022, 'Exercise for affect and enjoyment in overweight or obese males: a comparison of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training', Psychology, Health and Medicine, 27, pp. 1154 - 1167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2021.1903055

Clark T; Morey R; Jones MD; Marcos L; Ristov M; Ram A; Hakansson S; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Ward R; Keech A, 2020, 'High-intensity interval training for reducing blood pressure: a randomized trial vs. moderate-intensity continuous training in males with overweight or obesity', Hypertension Research, 43, pp. 396 - 403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41440-019-0392-6

Letton ME; Thom JM; Ward RE, 2020, 'The effectiveness of classical ballet training on health-related outcomes: A systematic review', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 17, pp. 566 - 574, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2019-0303

Ram A; Marcos L; Jones MD; Morey R; Hakansson S; Clark T; Ristov M; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Ward R; Keech A, 2020, 'The effect of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on aerobic fitness and body composition in males with overweight or obesity: A randomized trial', Obesity Medicine, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100187

Engel A; Broderick C; Ward R; Van Doorn N; Perreault K; Van Capelle A; Parmenter B, 2019, 'An 8-week Fundamental Motor Skill Program Improves Skill Proficiency and Reduces Sedentary Time in Pre-schoolers', MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 51, pp. 788 - 788, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000562851.35468.bf

Ward RE; Fong Yan, A; Orishimo K; Kremenic I; Hagins M; Liederbach M; Hiller C; Pappas E, 2019, 'Comparison of lower limb joint stiffness between male and female dancers and athletes during drop jump landings', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports

Hakansson S; Jones MD; Ristov M; Marcos L; Clark T; Ram A; Morey R; Franklin A; McCarthy C; Carli LD; Ward R; Keech A, 2018, 'Intensity-dependent effects of aerobic training on pressure pain threshold in overweight men: A randomized trial', European Journal of Pain (United Kingdom), 22, pp. 1813 - 1823, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1277

Wewege MA; Ward RE, 2018, 'Bone mineral density in pre-professional female ballet dancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21, pp. 783 - 788, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.02.006

Fong Yan A; Cobley S; Chan C; Pappas E; Nicholson LL; Ward RE; Murdoch RE; Gu Y; Trevor BL; Vassallo AJ; Wewege MA; Hiller CE, 2018, 'The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Physical Health Outcomes Compared to Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Sports Medicine, 48, pp. 933 - 951, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0853-5

engel A; broderick C; Ward RE; parmenter B, 2018, 'Study Protocol: The Effect of a Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention in a Preschool Setting on Fundamental Motor Skills and Physical Activity: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial', Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access, 3, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2572-0775.1000129

Wewege MA; Ward RE; Keech A, 2017, 'Reply to letter to the editor: high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training: the lack of equalization, an ongoing problem', Obesity Reviews, 18, pp. 1225 - 1226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.12586

Chow JJ; Thom JM; Wewege MA; Ward RE; Parmenter BJ, 2017, 'Accuracy of step count measured by physical activity monitors: The effect of gait speed and anatomical placement site', Gait and Posture, 57, pp. 199 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.06.012

Van Capelle A; Broderick CR; van Doorn N; EWard R; Parmenter BJ; Ward R, 2017, 'Interventions to improve fundamental motor skills in pre-school aged children: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20, pp. 658 - 666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2016.11.008

Wewege M; van den Berg R; Ward RE; Keech A, 2017, 'The effects of high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training on body composition in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Obesity Reviews, 18, pp. 635 - 646, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.12532

Parmenter B; van Capelle A; Ward R; van Doorn N; Broderick C, 2015, 'Physical Activity Interventions to Improve Fundamental Motor Skills in Preschoolers', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 47, pp. 381 - 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000477466.08814.9c

Ward R; Baker R; Schache A, 2006, 'Anatomical constraints of the lower limb joints: Implications for kinematic modelling for quantitative gait analysis', Gait & Posture, 24, pp. S103 - S104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2006.11.072

Conference Papers

Broderick C; Engel AC; Hardy L; Kwai N; Van Doorn N; Ward RE; Parmenter BJ, 2020, 'An Intervention For Fundamental Motor Skills And Physical Activity In Pre-schoolers: A Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial', in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, ELECTR NETWORK, pp. 195 - 196, presented at American-College-of-Sports-Medicine (ACSM) Virtual Conference, ELECTR NETWORK, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000590026300547&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Engel A; Broderick C; Ward R; van Doorn N; Parmenter BJ, 2018, 'Preliminary Results of the Physical Activity and Fundamental Motor Skill in Pre-Schoolers (PLAYFun) Program.', in CIRCULATION, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000528619400473&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Ward RE; Mullins JW; McIntosh AS, 2014, '"Square Hips - Fact or Fiction?" Three-dimensional kinematic analysis of battements devant and derriere in classical ballet technique.', in Mickle KJ; Harland DL; Steele JR (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, University of Wollongong, Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Wollongong, Australia, pp. 72 - 72, presented at 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 30 November 2014 - 02 December 2014

Hung L; Ward RE; Landeo R, 2014, 'The effect of vertical stiffness on peak kicking velocity in taekwondo', in Mickle KJ; Harland DL (ed.), Book of Abstracts of the 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, University of Wollongong, Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Wollongong, Australia, pp. 67 - 67, presented at 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 30 November 2014 - 02 December 2014

Neville CC; Barry BK; Ward RE; Poulos PR; Batchelor J; Poulos R, 2012, 'Comparing muscle activation patterns in simulated driving and video-based exercises in older adults', in Abstracts of the 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, pp. 60 - 60, presented at 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Sydney, Australia, 09 December 2012 - 11 December 2012

Simsic B; Barry B; Booth J; Kark L; Ward RE, 2012, 'Comparison of lower limb muscle activity during therapeutic exercises and corresponding functional movements', in Abstracts of the 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, pp. 59 - 59, presented at 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Sydney, Australia, 09 December 2012 - 11 December 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22235

Ward RE; Mullins JW; McIntosh AS, 2012, 'Accuracy of qualitative analysis of classical ballet technique', in Solomon R; Solomon J (ed.), Abstracts of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Singapore, pp. 76 - 76, presented at 22nd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Singapore, 25 October 2012 - 28 October 2012

Fath T; De Permentier PJ; Belinson Z, 2012, 'Development and implementation of a virtual laboratory for use in a third year anatomy course at the University of NSW.', in Clinical Anatomy, John Wiley & Sons, pp. 645, presented at 2012 Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22235

Ward RE; McIntosh AS, 2010, 'Three dimensional kinematic analysis of the grand battement derriere', in Solomon R; Solomon J (ed.), Abstracts of the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Birmingham, UK, pp. 72 - 72, presented at 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Birmingham, UK, 28 October 2010 - 31 October 2010

Ward RE; Mcintosh AS, 2002, 'Development of an automated quantitative gait analysis report for clinical assessment of children with cerebral palsy', in Bach TM; Orr D; Baker R; Sparrow WA (eds.), 4th. Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, pp. 146-147, presented at 4th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, -

Dwan LN; Mcintosh AS; Lowe K; Ward RE, 2002, 'Quantitative analysis of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy after treatment with Botulinum toxin,', in Bach TM; Orr D; Baker R; Sparrow WA (eds.), 4th. Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, pp. 112-113, presented at 4th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, -

Ward RE; Mcintosh AS, 2002, 'Development of an automated quatitative gait analysis report for clinical assessment of children with cerebral palsy', in Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney, pp. 29-31, presented at Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney

Dwan LN; Mcintosh AS; Lowe K; Ward RE, 2002, 'Quantitative analysis of upper limb motion in children with cerebral palsy after treatment with Botulinum toxin', in Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney, pp. 93-95, presented at Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney

Conference Posters

Parmenter B; Engel A; Ward R; Perreault K; Van Capelle A; Broderick C, 2019, 'Children’s body mass index is related to parental perceived physical activity levels in pre-school aged children.', presented at American Heart Association EPI Lifestyle 2019, 05 March 2019

Keech A; Wewege M; Ward R; van den Berg R, 2017, 'High-intensity Interval Training Vs. Moderate-intensity Continuous Training For Body Composition. A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis.', Denver, Vol. 49, pp. 393 - 393, presented at Amercian College of Sports Medicine, Denver, 30 May 2017 - 03 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000517956.55347.56

Fong Yan A; Hiller C; Pappas E; Chan, C; Ward RE; Cobley, S; Brown R; Gu Y; Trevor B; Vassallo A; Wewege M; Nicholson L, 2016, 'The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Physical Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review', Hong Kong, presented at International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Hong Kong, 19 October 2016 - 23 October 2016

Chow JJ; Ward RE; Thom JM; Parmenter BJ, 2016, 'Validating The Latest Commercial Physical Activity Monitors', United States, Vol. 48, pp. 329, United States, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000485994.58432.06

Conference Presentations

Broderick C; Engel A; Hardy L; Kwai N; Van Doorn N; Ward R; Parmenter B, 2020, 'Intervention for Fundamental Motor Skills And Physical Activity In Pre-schoolers: A Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial.', presented at 2020 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 27 May 2020 - 30 May 2020

Conference Abstracts

Macdonald ER; Amorim NML; Hagstrom AD; Markovic K; Simar D; Ward RE; Clifford BK, 2023, 'Evaluating the effect of upper-body morbidity on quality of life following primary breast cancer treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis', in Journal of Cancer Survivorship, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01395-0

Macdonald E; Clifford B; Simar D; Signorelli C; Ward R, 2022, 'Ballet after breast cancer: Investigating the feasibility, acceptability, and participant experiences of a novel 16-week classical ballet intervention for breast cancer survivors', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY, Vol. 18, pp. 216 - 217, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000871956500368&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Parmenter B; Engel A; Ward R; Perreault K; Van Capelle A; Broderick C, 2019, 'Children’s body mass index is related to parental perceived physical activity levels in pre-school aged children.', in American Heart Association, presented at EPI Lifestyle Sessions

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