Associate Professor Dominic Thewlis
A/Prof Dominic Thewlis works in the field of biomechanics (the application of mechanics to understand biological phenomena), specifically orthopaedic (our bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments) biomechanics. He is an NHMRC R.D Wright Fellow (2017-2021). He is recognised as an emerging leader in the field with awards from the International Society of Biomechanics (footwear biomechanics group), International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics community, Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society, and the ORS (USA). He is the current President of the Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society, and editorial board member for the Journal of Biomechanics and Gait and Posture.
He has made significant contributions in to our understanding of how mechanical loading can influence the out come of complex orthopaedic surgeries (e.g. fracture repair, knee replacement and hip replacement) using a novel combination of experimental and computational methods to model the human musculoskeletal system. He has also used these techniques to gain new insight into the progression of some musculoskeletal diseases.
✓ Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD — email supervisor to discuss availability.
Research experience and track record
I am an NHMRC R.D. Wright Fellow (2017-2021). My primary research focus is the biomechanics of orthopaedic disease and injury. This includes articular fracture management, which is known to be associated with osteoarthritis onset, and joint arthroplasty – the end point for most people with degenerative joint disease. I use a novel combination of biomechanical modelling methods, medial imaging, physical activity monitoring and patient reported outcome measures to explore these conditions. I have published 56 papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented my work extensively at international conferences.
Appointments
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Associate Professor | University of Adelaide |
| 2013 - 2017 | Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics | University of South Australia |
| 2012 - 2016 | Affiliate Lecturer | University of Adelaide, Adelaide |
| 2009 - 2012 | Lecturer (Level B) in Biomechanics | University of South Australia |
| 2008 - 2011 | Honorary Fellow | Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Hospital Trust |
Awards and Achievements
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Fellowship | R.D Wright Career Development Fellowship | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Award | Benno Nigg Award for Applied Research | International Society of Biomechanics (footwear group) | — | — |
| 2014 | Award | Excellence in reviewing for the Journal of Biomechanics | — | — | — |
| 2013 | Award | Young Tall Poppy | Australian Institute of Policy and Science | Australia | — |
| 2012 | Award | Best Poster Prize | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Award | Early Career Researcher International Travel Award | University of South Australia | — | — |
| 2011 | Award | Supported Teacher Award for excellence in undergraduate teaching | University of South Australia | — | — |
| 2009 | Award | Supported Researcher Award | University of South Australia | — | — |
Education
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | University of Central Lancashire | UK | PhD |
| 2000 - 2003 | University of Central Lancashire, Preston | United Kingdom | BSc (Hons) |
Research Interests
Journals
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Roberts, B., Solomon, L., Mercer, G., Reynolds, K., Thewlis, D., & Perilli, E. (2018). Relationships between in vivo dynamic knee joint loading, static alignment and tibial subchondral bone microarchitecture in end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 26(4), 547-556. DOI |
| 2018 | Millar, S., Arnold, J., Thewlis, D., Fraysse, F., & Solomon, L. (2018). A systematic literature review of tibial plateau fractures: What classifications are used and how reliable and useful are they?. Injury, 49(3), 473-490. DOI |
| 2018 | Bahl, J., Nelson, M., Taylor, M., Solomon, L., Arnold, J., & Thewlis, D. (2018). Biomechanical changes and recovery of gait function after total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Online, 1-17. DOI |
| 2017 | Al-Dirini, R., Nisyrios, J., Reed, M., & Thewlis, D. (2017). Quantifying the in vivo quasi-static response to loading of sub-dermal tissues in the human buttock using magnetic resonance imaging. Clinical Biomechanics, 50, 70-77. DOI |
| 2017 | Ramasamy, B., Thewlis, D., Moss, M., Fraysse, F., Rickman, M., & Solomon, L. (2017). Complications of trans arterial embolization during the resuscitation of pelvic fractures. Injury, 48(12), 2724-2729. DOI |
| 2017 | Arnold, J., Tu, C., Phan, T., Rickman, M., Varghese, V., Thewlis, D., & Solomon, L. (2017). Characteristics of postoperative weight bearing and management protocols for tibial plateau fractures: Findings from a scoping review. Injury, 48(12), 2634-2642. DOI |
| 2017 | Arnold, J., Caravaggi, P., Fraysse, F., Thewlis, D., & Leardini, A. (2017). Movement coordination patterns between the foot joints during walking. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 10(1), 1-7. DOI |
| 2017 | Fuller, J., Bellenger, C., Thewlis, D., Arnold, J., Thomson, R., Tsiros, M., . . . Buckley, J. (2017). Tracking performance changes with running-stride variability when athletes are functionally overreached. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(3), 357-363. DOI |
| 2017 | Roberts, B., Thewlis, D., Solomon, L., Mercer, G., Reynolds, K., & Perilli, E. (2017). Systematic mapping of the subchondral bone 3D microarchitecture in the human tibial plateau: Variations with joint alignment. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 35(9), 1927-1941. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2017 | Fuller, J., Thewlis, D., Buckley, J., Brown, N., Hamill, J., & Tsiros, M. (2017). Body Mass and Weekly Training Distance Influence the Pain and Injuries Experienced by Runners Using Minimalist Shoes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(5), 1162-1170. DOI Scopus2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2017 | Bishop, C., Hillier, S., & Thewlis, D. (2017). The reliability of the Adelaide in-shoe foot model. Gait and Posture, 56, 1-7. DOI |
| 2017 | Mills, S., McDonnell, M., Thewlis, D., & Mackintosh, S. (2017). Is there a relationship between postural alignment and mobility for adults after acquired brain injury? A systematic review. Brain Injury, 31(5), 571-580. DOI |
| 2017 | Bartram, J., Thewlis, D., Martin, D., & Norton, K. (2017). Predicting critical power in elite cyclists: questioning validity of the 3-min All-out test. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(6), 783-787. DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC2 |
| 2017 | Fuller, J., Thewlis, D., Tsiros, M., Brown, N., & Buckley, J. (2017). Six-week transition to minimalist shoes improves running economy and time-trial performance. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20(12), 1117-1122. DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2017 | Thewlis, D., Fraysse, F., Callary, S., Verghese, V., Jones, C., Findlay, D., . . . Solomon, L. (2017). Postoperative weight bearing and patient reported outcomes at one year following tibial plateau fractures. Injury, 48(7), 1650-1656. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2017 | Roberts, B., Solomon, L., Mercer, G., Reynolds, K., Thewlis, D., & Perilli, E. (2017). Joint loading and proximal tibia subchondral trabecular bone microarchitecture differ with walking gait patterns in end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 25(10), 1623-1632. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2017 | Pearson-Dennett, V., Todd, G., Wilcox, R., Vogel, A., White, J., & Thewlis, D. (2017). History of cannabis use is associated with altered gait. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 178, 215-222. DOI |
| 2016 | Fraysse, F., Arnold, J., & Thewlis, D. (2016). A method for concise reporting of joint reaction forces orientation during gait. Journal of Biomechanics, 49(14), 3538-3542. DOI |
| 2016 | Fuller, J., Buckley, J., Tsiros, M., Brown, N., & Thewlis, D. (2016). Redistribution of mechanical work at the knee and ankle joints during fast running in minimalist shoes. Journal of Athletic Training, 51(10), 806-812. DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2016 | Withanage, K., Lee, I., Brinkworth, R., Mackintosh, S., & Thewlis, D. (2016). Fall Recovery Subactivity Recognition with RGB-D Cameras. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 12(6), 2312-2320. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2016 | Fuller, J., Archer, J., Buckley, J., Tsiros, M., & Thewlis, D. (2016). The reliability of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measurements of bone mineral density in the metatarsals. Skeletal Radiology, 45(1), 135-140. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2016 | Arnold, J., Wong, D., Jones, R., Hill, C., & Thewlis, D. (2016). Lateral Wedge Insoles for Reducing Biomechanical Risk Factors for Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Progression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Arthritis care & research, 68(7), 936-951. DOI Scopus7 WoS7 Europe PMC4 |
| 2016 | Fuller, J., Thewlis, D., Tsiros, M., Brown, N., & Buckley, J. (2016). Effects of a minimalist shoe on running economy and 5-km running performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(18), 1740-1745. DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC1 |
| 2016 | Al-Dirini, R., Reed, M., Hu, J., & Thewlis, D. (2016). Development and Validation of a High Anatomical Fidelity FE Model for the Buttock and Thigh of a Seated Individual. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 44(9), 2805-2816. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2016 | Todd, G., Pearson-Dennett, V., Wilcox, R., Chau, M., Thoirs, K., Thewlis, D., . . . White, J. (2016). Adults with a history of illicit amphetamine use exhibit abnormal substantia nigra morphology and parkinsonism. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, 25, 27-32. DOI Scopus6 Europe PMC5 |
| 2016 | Fuller, J., Amado, A., Emmerik, R., Hamill, J., Buckley, J., Tsiros, M., & Thewlis, D. (2016). The effect of footwear and footfall pattern on running stride interval long-range correlations and distributional variability. Gait and Posture, 44, 137-142. DOI Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2016 | Fraysse, F., Milanese, S., & Thewlis, D. (2016). Practices and risks associated with operation of tie-down lashings in the vehicle transport industry. Ergonomics, 59(12), 1661-1672. DOI |
| 2016 | Roberts, B., Thewlis, D., Solomon, L., Mercer, G., Reynolds, K., & Perilli, E. (2016). LINKING PROXIMAL TIBIA BONE MICROARCHITECTURE TO IN VIVO DYNAMIC KNEE JOINT LOADS IN END-STAGE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE, 24, S98. DOI |
| 2016 | Roberts, B., Thewlis, D., Solomon, L., Mercer, G., Reynolds, K., & Perilli, E. (2016). A SYSTEMATIC MAPPING OF TIBIAL PLATEAU BONE MICROARCHITECTURE IN END-STAGE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE, 24, S248-S249. DOI |
| 2015 | Bishop, C., Hillier, S., & Thewlis, D. (2015). A preliminary investigation of the immediate effects of footwear and custom foot orthotics on the foot in patients with plantar fasciopathy. Footwear Science, 7(sup1), S104-S106. DOI |
| 2015 | Fuller, J., Thewlis, D., Tsiros, M., Brown, N., & Buckley, J. (2015). The long-term effect of minimalist shoes on running performance and injury: design of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 5(8), e008307-1-e008307-9. DOI Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC2 |
| 2015 | Hillier, S., Immink, M., & Thewlis, D. (2015). Assessing proprioception: a systematic review of possibilities. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 29(10), 933-949. DOI Scopus35 WoS27 Europe PMC19 |
| 2015 | Van De Pol, G., Iselin, L., Callary, S., Thewlis, D., Jones, C., Atkins, G., & Solomon, L. (2015). Impaction bone grafting has potential as an adjunct to the surgical stabilisation of osteoporotic tibial plateau fractures: early results of a case series. Injury, 46(6), 1089-1096. DOI Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC1 |
| 2015 | Thewlis, D., Callary, S., Fraysse, F., & Solomon, L. (2015). Peak loading during walking is not associated with fracture migration following tibial plateau fracture: a preliminary case series. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 33(9), 1398-1406. DOI Scopus7 WoS6 |
| 2015 | Al-Dirini, R., Reed, M., & Thewlis, D. (2015). Deformation of the gluteal soft tissues during sitting. Clinical Biomechanics, 30(7), 662-668. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2015 | Banwell, H., Thewlis, D., & Mackintosh, S. (2015). Adults with flexible pes planus and the approach to the prescription of customised foot orthoses in clinical practice: A clinical records audit. Foot, 25(2), 101-109. DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2015 | Li, K., Wei, N., Yue, S., Thewlis, D., Fraysse, F., Immink, M., & Eston, R. (2015). Coordination of digit force variability during dominant and non‑dominant sustained precision pinch. Experimental Brain Research, 233(7), 2053-2060. DOI Scopus6 WoS7 Europe PMC2 |
| 2015 | Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Olds, T., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2015). Improvements in knee biomechanics during walking are associated with increased physical activity after total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 33(12), 1818-1825. DOI Scopus2 WoS3 |
| 2015 | Bishop, C., Arnold, J., Fraysse, F., & Thewlis, D. (2015). A method to investigate the effect of shoe-hole size on surface marker movement when describing in-shoe joint kinematics using a multi-segment foot model. Gait and Posture, 41(1), 295-299. DOI Scopus8 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2015 | Fuller, J., Bellenger, C., Thewlis, D., Tsiros, M., & Buckley, J. (2015). The effect of footwear on running performance and running economy in distance runners. Sports Medicine, 45(3), 411-422. DOI Scopus19 WoS18 Europe PMC15 |
| 2015 | Bain, G., Clitherow, H., Millar, S., Fraysse, F., Costi, J., Eng, K., . . . Thewlis, D. (2015). The effect of lunate morphology on the 3-dimensional kinematics of the carpus. Journal of Hand Surgery, 40(1), 81-89.e1. DOI Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC4 |
| 2014 | Banwell, H., Mackintosh, S., Thewlis, D., & Landorf, K. (2014). Consensus-based recommendations of Australian podiatrists for the prescription of foot orthoses for symptomatic flexible pes planus in adults. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(1), 49-1-49-13. DOI Scopus9 WoS5 Europe PMC5 |
| 2014 | Pearson-Dennett, V., Flavel, S., Wilcox, R., Thewlis, D., Vogel, A., White, J., & Todd, G. (2014). Hand function is altered in individuals with a history of illicit stimulant use. PLoS One, 9(12), e115771-1-e115771-16. DOI Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2014 | Fraysse, F., Costi, J., Stanley, R., Ding, B., McGuire, D., Eng, K., . . . Thewlis, D. (2014). A novel method to replicate the kinematics of the carpus using a six degree-of-freedom robot. Journal of Biomechanics, 47(5), 1091-1098. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2014 | Fraysse, F., & Thewlis, D. (2014). Comparison of anatomical, functional and regression methods for estimating the rotation axes of the forearm. Journal of Biomechanics, 47(14), 3488-3493. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2014 | Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2014). Altered dynamic foot kinematics in people with medial knee osteoarthritis during walking: A cross-sectional study. Knee, 21(6), 1101-1106. DOI Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC4 |
| 2014 | Banwell, H., Mackintosh, S., & Thewlis, D. (2014). Foot orthoses for adults with flexible pes planus: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(1), 23-1-23-18. DOI Scopus16 WoS13 Europe PMC10 |
| 2014 | Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2014). Differences in foot kinematics between young and older adults during walking. Gait and Posture, 39(2), 689-694. DOI Scopus21 WoS19 Europe PMC14 |
| 2014 | Thewlis, D., Hillier, S., Hobbs, S., & Richards, J. (2014). Preoperative asymmetry in load distribution during quite stance persist following total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 22(3), 609-614. DOI Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC6 |
| 2013 | Bishop, C., Bartold, S., & Thewlis, D. (2013). Effects of footwear on lead limb knee and ankle joint kinematics in a fast bowler with a history of posterior ankle joint impingement - a case report. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 23(6), 491-493. DOI |
| 2013 | Arnold, J., Mackintosh, S., Jones, S., & Thewlis, D. (2013). Repeatability of stance phase kinematics from a multi-segment foot model in people aged 50 years and older. Gait and Posture, 38(2), 349-351. DOI Scopus11 WoS11 Europe PMC9 |
| 2013 | Bishop, C., Paul, G., & Thewlis, D. (2013). The reliability, accuracy and minimal detectable difference of a multi-segment kinematic model of the foot-shoe complex. Gait and Posture, 37(4), 552-557. DOI Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC9 |
| 2013 | Callary, S., Thewlis, D., Rowlands, A., Findlay, D., & Solomon, L. (2013). Collecting a comprehensive evidence base to monitor fracture rehabilitation: a case study. World Journal of Orthopedics, 4(4), 259-266. DOI Scopus2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2013 | Arnold, J., Walters, J., Solomon, L., & Thewlis, D. (2013). Does the method of component fixation influence clinical outcomes after total knee replacement? A systematic literature review. Journal of Arthroplasty, 28(5), 740-746. DOI Scopus5 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2013 | Thewlis, D., Bishop, C., Daniell, N., & Paul, G. (2013). Next-generation low-cost motion capture systems can provide comparable spatial accuracy to high-end systems. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 29(1), 112-117. DOI Scopus23 WoS22 Europe PMC6 |
| 2012 | Theobald, G., Parry, S., Richards, J., Thewlis, D., Tootill, I., & Selfe, J. (2012). Biomechanical effects of different treatment modalities used in knee pain during cycling. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 33(1), 16-21. DOI |
| 2012 | Lee, Y., Callary, S., Howie, D., Thewlis, D., & Solomon, L. (2012). The effect of hip position on the length of trochanteric muscles: potential implications for early postoperative management of hip arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 27(6), 953-960. DOI Scopus4 WoS5 Europe PMC5 |
| 2012 | Bishop, C., Paul, G., & Thewlis, D. (2012). Recommendations for the reporting of foot and ankle models. Journal of Biomechanics, 45(13), 2185-2194. DOI Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC9 |
| 2011 | Selfe, J., Thewlis, D., Hill, S., Whitaker, J., Sutton, C., & Richards, J. (2011). A clinical study of the biomechanics of step descent using different treatment modalities for patellofemoral pain. Gait and Posture, 34(1), 92-96. DOI Scopus15 WoS13 Europe PMC8 |
| 2011 | Bishop, C., Thewlis, D., Uden, H., Ogilvie, D., & Paul, G. (2011). A radiological method to determine the accuracy of motion capture marker placement on palpable anatomical landmarks through a shoe. Footwear Science, 3(3), 169-177. DOI Scopus5 |
| 2011 | Bishop, C., Paul, G., Uden, H., & Thewlis, D. (2011). The development of a multi-segment kinematic model of footwear. Footwear Science, 3(SUPPL.1), S13-S15. DOI |
| 2011 | Bishop, C., Paul, G., & Thewlis, D. (2011). Footwear modifies coronal plane forefoot and sagittal plane hallux kinematics during stance phase of walking gait. Footwear Science, 3(SUPPL.1), S12-S13. DOI |
| 2009 | Richards, J., Thewlis, D., & Selfe, J. (2009). Direct and indirect biomechanical changes during gait following total knee arthroplasty. Gait & Posture, 30, S142. DOI |
| 2009 | Richards, J., Selfe, J., & Thewlis, D. (2009). A clinical study of the biomechanics of step descent using different treatment modalities for patellofemoral pain. Gait & Posture, 30, S28-S29. DOI |
| 2008 | Selfe, J., Richards, J., Thewlis, D., & Kilmurray, S. (2008). The biomechanics of step descent under different treatment modalities used in patellofemoral pain. Gait and Posture, 27(2), 258-263. DOI Scopus26 Europe PMC11 |
| 2008 | Thewlis, D., Richards, J., & Hobbs, S. J. (2008). THE APPROPRIATENESS OF METHODS USED TO CALCULATE JOINT KINEMATICS. Journal of Biomechanics, 41, S320. DOI |
| 2008 | Thewlis, D., Richards, J., & Bower, J. (2008). Discrepancies in knee joint moments using common anatomical frames defined by different palpable landmarks. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 24(2), 185-190. DOI Scopus12 Europe PMC7 |
| 2008 | Richards, J., Thewlis, D., Selfe, J., Cunningham, A., & Hayes, C. (2008). A biomechanical investigation of a single-limb squat: Implications for lower extremity rehabilitation exercise. Journal of Athletic Training, 43(5), 477-482. DOI Scopus8 Europe PMC6 |
| 2006 | Selfe, J., Hardaker, N., Thewlis, D., & Karki, A. (2006). An Accurate and Reliable Method of Thermal Data Analysis in Thermal Imaging of the Anterior Knee for Use in Cryotherapy Research. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 87(12), 1630-1635. DOI Scopus29 Europe PMC9 |
Conference Papers
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Al-Dirini, R., Reed, M., Paul, G., & Thewlis, D. (2012). A subject-specific model of human. In Advances in Applied Mechanics Research, Conference Proceedings - 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2012 (pp. 191-200). |
| 2012 | Al-Dirini, R., Thewlis, D., & Paul, G. (2012). A comprehensive literature review of the pelvis and the lower extremity FE human models under quasi-static conditions. In Proceedings for the 18th Triennial International Ergonomics Association’s (IEA) Congress, as published in Work Vol. 41 (pp. 4218-4229). Recife, Brazil: IOS Press. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 |
Conference Items
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Thewlis, D., Graham, R., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R. D., Freeman, B. J., & Jones, C. F. (2017). Validation of Full Body OpenSim Model With Detailed Lumbar Spine to Evaluate Biomechanics of Lifting Tasks. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. |
| 2017 | Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Thewlis, D., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R. D., Freeman, B. J. C., & Jones, C. F. (2017). Biomechanical Investigation of a Braced Arm-To-Thigh Lifting Technique for Occupational Tasks, With Kinematic Analysis and Computer Modeling Approaches. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. |
| 2017 | beaucage-gauvreau., thewlis., robertson, W. S. P., fraser, R. D., freeman., & jones, C. F. (2017). Biomechanical investigation of a braced arm-to-thigh lifting technique for occupational tasks, with kinematic analysis and computer modeling approaches. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANZORS-RSA Joint Conference. Adelaide. |
| 2017 | Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Thewlis, D., Graham, R., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R., Freeman, B. J. C., & Jones, C. F. (2017). Validation of full body OpenSim model with detailed lumbar spine to evaluate biomechanics of lifting tasks. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANZORS-RSA Joint Conference. Adelaide. |
Competitive research funding
I have held research funding from federal agencies (ARC, NHMRC, Department of Defence), NGOs and private industry in Australia and the UK. In total, my research has received approximately (accounting for exchange rate) $3.38M in external funding. I am currently a chief investigator on grants with a total value of $1.92M.
Current External funding
| 2017-2018 |
Fay Fuller Foundation. Are young adults aware of the long-lasting consequences of methamphetamine (‘ice’) use on health and would knowledge of a visible long-lasting consequence decrease use of the drug? Todd G, White J, Esterman A, Thewlis D, Procter N, Wilcox R, Vogel A |
$235,000 |
| 2017 |
AOSpine (Asia-Pacific), The AO Foundation. Validation of a full-body musculoskeletal model with detailed lumbar spine, for estimating spinal muscle and joint loads in bending and lifting tasks. Jones C, Beaucage-Gauvreau E, Thewlis D, Robertson W, Fraser R, Freeman B, |
$6700 (CHF 5000) |
| 2017 - 2019 |
Defence Science & Technology Group – Department of Defence. Developing a human-centred design and assurance methodology for future submarine internal spaces. Thewlis D, Fraysse F, Daniell N, Schumacher P. |
$834,743 |
| 2017 - 2020 |
National Health & Medical Research Council. R.D, Wright Biomedical Career Development Fellowship (GNT1126229). Improving the functional outcomes of lower limb orthopaedic surgery. Thewlis D. |
$425,048.00 |
| 2016 |
AMP Foundation Limited. Setting up girls for success in physical activity. Tsiros M, Mackintosh S, Thewlis D. |
$19,000 |
| 2016 |
Defence Science & Technology Group – Department of Defence. Maritime physical habitability standards. Thewlis D, Fraysse F, Tomkinson G. |
$65,000 |
| 2016 - 2018 |
Defence Science & Technology Group – Department of Defence. Enhanced Digital Human Models. Thewlis D, Fraysse F. |
$339,186 |
| 2015 - 2016 |
Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. A novel method for preventing overtraining in runners. Arnold J, Fuller J, Bellenger C, Buckley J, Thewlis D. |
$8,496 |
| 2015 | Australian Research Council, LIEF (LE150100094). Development of a world-class facility for three-dimensional dynamic testing. . Cazzolato, Sammut, Thewlis, Wilson, Thomas, Griffith, Kotooussov, Hansen, Ng, Taylor, Costi, Tang, Gad, Ranmuthugala, Ojeda, Wildy (Institutional CI) | $630,000 ($400,000 directly from the ARC, $230,000 (cash) from partner institutions) |
| 2015 - 2017 |
International musculoskeletal research institute. The biomechanics of posterolateral and posterior approaches to total hip replacement. Thewlis D |
$90,000 |
| 2014 - 2017 |
Defence Science & Technology Organization – Department of Defence. Effect of Transit on Musculoskeletal Health. Thewlis D, Tomkinson G. |
$88,690 |
| 2014 - 2016 |
Royal Adelaide Hospital. A novel "arm-to-thigh" bracing technique for one-handed reaching and lifting tasks in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative spondylolisthesis: biomechanical evaluation of spine and knee loads, and patient reported pain. Jones C, Thewlis D, Fraser R. |
$30,000 |
Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Principal Supervisor | Investigating the Local Mechanical Environment in Surgically Repaired Tibial Plateau Fractures | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Kieran James Bennett |
| 2018 | Principal Supervisor | Orthopaedic Biomechanics | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Arjun Sivakumar |
| 2017 | Principal Supervisor | Development of a Model Combining Gait Analysis, Finite-Element Analysis and Bone Biopsies to better understand Aseptic loosening | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Thomas Michael Grace |
| 2015 | Co-Supervisor | Biomechanics of Back Pain in Lifting and Bending | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mrs Erica Beaucage-Gauvreau |
Other Supervision Activities
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Hip replacement biomechnaics | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Full Time | Jasvir Bahl |
| 2014 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Vibration biomechanics with defence | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Full Time | Thomas Debenedictis |
| 2014 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | Biophysical model of cycling | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Part Time | Jason Bartram |
| 2014 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Fracture biomechanics | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Full Time | Stuart Millar |
| 2013 - 2017 | External Supervisor | Bone biomechanics | Flinders University | — | Doctorate | Full Time | Bryant Roberts |
| 2012 - 2016 | Principal Supervisor | Running biomechanics | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Full Time | Joel Fuller |
| 2012 - 2017 | Principal Supervisor | Plantar Heel pain biomechanics | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Full Time | Chris Bishop |
| 2011 - 2016 | Co-Supervisor | Flat foot management | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Part Time | Helen Banwell |
| 2011 - 2014 | Principal Supervisor | Knee replacement biomechanics | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Full Time | John Arnold |
| 2010 - 2015 | Principal Supervisor | Finite Element model of the pelvis | University of South Australia | — | Doctorate | Full Time | Rami Mohamad Ameer Al-Dirini |
Committee Memberships
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2018 | President | Australian & New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society | — | — |
| 2014 - 2016 | Member | Division Research Management Committee | University of South Australia | — |
| 2013 - 2015 | Member | School Research Management Committee | University of South Australia | — |
| 2012 - 2015 | Secretary | Australian & New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society | — | — |
| 2012 - 2013 | Member | Research Training Group | University of South Australia | — |
| 2011 - ongoing | Member | Program Advisory Committee | University of South Australia | — |
| 2009 - ongoing | Member | Program Management Team (Human Movement) | University of South Australia | — |
| 2009 - 2011 | Member | School Research Management Committee | University of South Australia | — |
Memberships
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - ongoing | President | Australian & New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society | Australia |
| 2005 - ongoing | Member | International Society of Biomechanics | — |
Editorial Boards
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - ongoing | Board Member | Journal of Biomechanics | — | — |
| 2016 - ongoing | Board Member | Journal of Biomechanics | — | — |
| 2014 - ongoing | Board Member | Gait and Posture | — | — |
| 2013 - ongoing | Board Member | Gait and Posture | — | — |
Position
NHMRC R.D Wright Fellow
Phone
83137096
Campus
North Terrace
Building
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, floor 7
Room Number
WS7060
Org Unit
Adelaide Medical School