Dr Tania Pizzari Lecturer, Physiotherapy

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Dr Tania Pizzari Lecturer, Physiotherapy

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• Physiotherapy , School of Allied Health

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Publications

selected publications

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  • Green RAPizzari TMcClelland JZacharias AHuynh PWeerakkody NSemciw AI. Between session reliability of intramuscular electromyography for segments of gluteus medius and minimus during gait and stepping tasks.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.  47:96-104. 2019
  • Barton CJde Oliveira Silva DPatterson BECrossley KMPizzari TNunes GS. A proximal progressive resistance training program targeting strength and power is feasible in people with patellofemoral pain.  Physical Therapy in Sport.  38:59-65. 2019
  • Heerey JJKemp JLMosler ABJones DMPizzari TScholes MJAgricola RCrossley KM. Correction to: What is the Prevalence of Hip Intra-Articular Pathologies and Osteoarthritis in Active Athletes with Hip and Groin Pain Compared with Those Without? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.  Sports Medicine.  49:1139-1141. 2019
  • Heerey JJKemp JLMosler ABJones DMPizzari TScholes MJAgricola RCrossley KM. What is the Prevalence of Hip Intra-Articular Pathologies and Osteoarthritis in Active Athletes with Hip and Groin Pain Compared with Those Without? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.  Sports Medicine.  49:951-972. 2019
  • Zacharias APizzari TSemciw AIEnglish DJKapakoulakis TGreen RA. Comparison of gluteus medius and minimus activity during gait in people with hip osteoarthritis and matched controls.  Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.  29:696-705. 2019
  • Cardoso TBPizzari TKinsella RHope DCook JL. Current trends in tendinopathy management.  Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology.  2019
  • Moore DPizzari TMcClelland JSemciw AI. Rehabilitation Exercises for the Gluteus Medius Muscle Segments: An Electromyography Study.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.  1-4. 2019
  • O'Brien MBourne MHeerey JTimmins RGPizzari T. A novel device to assess hip strength: Concurrent validity and normative values in male athletes.  Physical Therapy in Sport.  35:63-68. 2019
  • Nunes GSDe Oliveira Silva DPizzari TSerrão FVCrossley KMBarton CJ. Clinically measured hip muscle capacity deficits in people with patellofemoral pain..  Physical Therapy in Sport.  35:69-74. 2019
  • Briggs AMHoulding EHinman RSDesmond LABennell KLDarlow BPizzari TLeech MMacKay CLarmer PJBendrups APGreig AMFrancis-Cracknell AJordan JESlater H. Health professionals and students encounter multi-level barriers to implementing high-value osteoarthritis care: a multi-national study.  Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.  27:788-804. 2019
  • Bourne MWilliams MPizzari TShield A. A functional MRI exploration of hamstring activation during the supine bridge exercise.  International Journal of Sports Medicine.  39:104-109. 2018
  • Benn MLPizzari TRath LTucker KSemciw AI. Adductor magnus: An EMG investigation into proximal and distal portions and direction specific action.  Clinical Anatomy.  31:535-543. 2018
  • Bourne MNTimmins RGOpar DAPizzari TRuddy JDSims CWilliams MDShield AJ. An Evidence-Based Framework for Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Hamstring Injury.  Sports Medicine.  48:251-267. 2018
  • Zacharias AGreen RASemciw AEnglish DJKapakoulakis TPizzari T. Atrophy of hip abductor muscles is related to clinical severity in a hip osteoarthritis population.  Clinical Anatomy.  31:507-513. 2018
  • Warby SAFord JJHahne AJWatson LBalster SLenssen RPizzari T. Comparison of 2 Exercise Rehabilitation Programs for Multidirectional Instability of the Glenohumeral Joint: A Randomized Controlled Trial.  American Journal of Sports Medicine.  46:87-97. 2018
  • Ganderton CSemciw ACook JMoreira EPizzari T. Gluteal Loading Versus Sham Exercises to Improve Pain and Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.  Journal of Women's Health.  27:815-829. 2018
  • Checklin MPizzari T. Impaired Tongue Function as an Indicator of Laryngeal Aspiration in Adults with Acquired Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: A Systematic Review.  Dysphagia.  33:778-788. 2018
  • Wollin MThorborg KWelvaert MPizzari T. In-season monitoring of hip and groin strength, health and function in elite youth soccer: Implementing an early detection and management strategy over two consecutive seasons.  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.  21:988-993. 2018
  • Green BBourne MNPizzari T. Isokinetic strength assessment offers limited predictive validity for detecting risk of future hamstring strain in sport: a systematic review and meta-analysis..  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  52:329-336. 2018
  • Wollin MThorborg KPizzari T. Monitoring the effect of football match congestion on hamstring strength and lower limb flexibility: Potential for secondary injury prevention?.  Physical Therapy in Sport.  29:14-18. 2018
  • Moore DSemciw AIMcClelland JWajswelner HPizzari T. Rehabilitation Exercises for the Gluteus Minimus Muscle Segments: An Electromyography Study.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.  2018
  • Papagoras HPizzari TCoburn PSleigh KBriggs AM. Supporting return to work through appropriate certification: a systematic approach for Australian primary care.  Australian Health Review.  42:164-167. 2018
  • Semciw AIPizzari TWoodley SZacharias AKingsley MGreen RA. Targeted gluteal exercise versus sham exercise on self-reported physical function for people with hip osteoarthritis (the GHOst trial - Gluteal exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis): a protocol for a randomised clinical trial.  Trials.  19:1-13. 2018
  • Barwood SAFrench JAWatson LABalster SMHoy GAPizzari T. The Specific AC Score (SACS): a new and validated method of assessment of isolated acromioclavicular joint pathology.  Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  27:2214-2223. 2018
  • Watson LBalster SLenssen RHoy GPizzari T. The effects of a conservative rehabilitation program for multidirectional instability of the shoulder.  Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  27:104-111. 2018
  • Wollin MPizzari TSpagnolo KWelvaert MThorborg K. The effects of football match congestion in an international tournament on hip adductor squeeze strength and pain in elite youth players.  Journal of Sports Sciences.  36:1167-1172. 2018
  • Heerey JJKemp JLMosler ABJones DMPizzari TSouza RBCrossley KM. What is the prevalence of imaging-defined intra-articular hip pathologies in people with and without pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  52:581-593. 2018
  • Ganderton CPizzari THarle TCook JSemciw A. A comparison of gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor facia latae muscle activation during gait in post-menopausal women with and without greater trochanteric pain syndrome.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.  33:39-47. 2017
  • Kinsella RCowan SMWatson LPizzari T. A comparison of isometric, isotonic concentric and isotonic eccentric exercises in the physiotherapy management of subacromial pain syndrome/rotator cuff tendinopathy: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial.  Pilot and Feasibility Studies.  3:1-12. 2017
  • Watson LBalster SWarby SASadi JHoy GPizzari T. A comprehensive rehabilitation program for posterior instability of the shoulder.  Journal of Hand Therapy.  30:182-192. 2017
  • Green BPizzari T. Calf muscle strain injuries in sport: a systematic review of risk factors for injury.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  51:1189-1194. 2017
  • Perrott MAPizzari TCook JMcClelland JA. Comparison of lower limb and trunk kinematics between markerless and marker-based motion capture systems.  Gait and Posture.  52:57-61. 2017
  • Ganderton CSemciw ACook JPizzari T. Demystifying the clinical diagnosis of greater trochanteric pain syndrome in women.  Journal of Women's Health.  26:633-643. 2017
  • Kinsella RPizzari T. Electromyographic activity of the shoulder muscles during rehabilitation exercises in subjects with and without subacromial pain syndrome: a systematic review.  Shoulder and Elbow.  9:112-126. 2017
  • Ganderton CPizzari TCook JSemciw A. Gluteus Minimus and Gluteus Medius muscle activity during common rehabilitation exercises in healthy postmenopausal women.  Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.  47:914-924. 2017
  • Warby SAWatson LFord JJHahne AJPizzari T. Multidirectional instability of the glenohumeral joint: Etiology, classification, assessment, and management.  Journal of Hand Therapy.  30:175-181. 2017
  • Wollin MThorborg KPizzari T. The acute effect of match play on hamstring strength and lower limb flexibility in elite youth football players.  Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.  27:282-288. 2017
  • Watson LWarby SBalster SLenssen RPizzari T. The treatment of multidirectional instability of the shoulder with a rehabilitation programme: Part 2.  Shoulder and Elbow.  9:46-53. 2017
  • Watson LWarby SBalster SLenssen RPizzari T. The treatment of multidirectional instability of the shoulder with a rehabilitation program: Part 1.  Shoulder and Elbow.  8:271-278. 2016
  • Washington IMayes SGanderton CPizzari T. Differentials in Turnout Among Professional Classical Ballet Dancers.  Medical Problems of Performing Artists.  31:160-165. 2016
  • Ganderton CSemciw ACook JPizzari T. Does menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), exercise or a combination of both, improve pain and function in post-menopausal women with greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)? A randomised controlled trial.  BMC Women's Health.  16:1-12. 2016
  • Warby SAFord JJHahne AJWatson LBalster SLenssen RPizzari T. Effect of exercise-based management on multidirectional instability of the glenohumeral joint: a pilot randomised controlled trial protocol.  BMJ Open.  6. 2016
  • Surkitt LDFord JJChan AYPRichards MCSlater SLPizzari THahne AJ. Effects of individualised directional preference management versus advice for reducible discogenic pain: a pre-planned secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial.  Manual Therapy.  25:69-80. 2016
  • Warby SAPizzari TFord JJHahne AJWatson L. Exercise-based management versus surgery for multidirectional instability of the glenohumeral joint: a systematic review.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  50:1115-1123. 2016
  • Semciw AIGreen RAPizzari T. Gluteal muscle function and size in swimmers.  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.  19:498-503. 2016
  • Zacharias APizzari TEnglish DJKapakoulakis TGreen RA. Hip abductor muscle volume in hip osteoarthritis and matched controls.  Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.  24:1727-1735. 2016
  • Ford JJHahne AJSurkitt LDChan AYPRichards MCSlater SLHinman RSPizzari TDavidson MTaylor NF. Individualised physiotherapy as an adjunct to guideline-based advice for low back disorders in primary care: a randomised controlled trial.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  50:237-245. 2016
  • Semciw ANeate RPizzari T. Running related gluteus medius function in health and injury: A systematic review with meta-analysis.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.  30:98-110. 2016
  • Ganderton CSemciw ACook JPizzari T. The effect of female sex hormone supplementation on tendon in pre and postmenopausal women: A systematic review.  The Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions.  16:92-104. 2016
  • Walker HPizzari TWajswelner HBlanch PSchwab LBennell KGabbe B. The reliability of shoulder range of motion measures in competitive swimmers.  Physical Therapy in Sport.  21:26-30. 2016
  • Munteanu SEScott LABonanno DRLandorf KBPizzari TCook JLMenz HB. Effectiveness of customised foot orthoses for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  49:989-994. 2015
  • Ardern CPizzari TWollin MWebster K. Hamstrings strength imbalance in professional football (soccer) players in Australia..  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.  29:997-1002. 2015
  • Semciw AIFreeman MKunstler BEMendis MDPizzari T. Quadratus femoris: An EMG investigation during walking and running.  Journal of Biomechanics.  48:3433-3439. 2015
  • Semciw AINeate RPizzari T. A comparison of surface and fine wire EMG recordings of gluteus medius during selected maximum isometric voluntary contractions of the hip.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.  24:835-840. 2014
  • Munteanu SScott LBonanno DLandorf KPizzari TCook JMenz H. Effectiveness of customised foot orthoses for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial..  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  1-7. 2014
  • Zacharias AGreen RASemciw AIKingsley MICPizzari T. Efficacy of rehabilitation programs for improving muscle strength in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review with meta-analysis.  Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.  22:1752-1773. 2014
  • Semciw AGreen RMurley GPizzari T. Gluteus minimus: An intramuscular EMG investigation of anterior and posterior segments during gait.  Gait and Posture.  39:822-826. 2014
  • Perrott MPizzari TCook J. Internet and smartphone delivery of core trunk exercises for a randomised clinical trial: protocol.  Journal of Mobile Technology in Medicine.  46-54. 2014
  • Pizzari TWickham JBalster SGanderton CWatson L. Modifying a shrug exercise can facilitate the upward rotator muscles of the scapula.  Clinical Biomechanics.  29:201-205. 2014
  • Warby SAPizzari TFord JJHahne AJWatson L. The effect of exercise-based management for multidirectional instability of the glenohumeral joint: a systematic review.  Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  23:128-142. 2014
  • Cook JLFreckleton GPizzari T. The predictive validity of a single leg bridge test for hamstring injuries in Australian Rules Football Players.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  48:713-717. 2014
  • Wickham JPizzari TBalster SGanderton CWatson L. The variable roles of the upper and lower subscapularis during shoulder motion.  Clinical Biomechanics.  29:885-891. 2014
  • Semciw AIPizzari TMurley GSGreen RA. Gluteus medius: An intramuscular EMG investigation of anterior, middle and posterior segments during gait.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.  23:858-864. 2013
  • Semciw AIPizzari TGreen RA. Technical application and the level of discomfort associated with an intramuscular electromyographic investigation into gluteus minimus and gluteus medius.  Gait and Posture.  38:157-160. 2013
  • Ganderton CPizzari T. A Systematic Literature Review of the Resistance Exercises That Promote Maximal Muscle Activity of the Rotator Cuff in Normal Shoulders.  Shoulder and Elbow.  5:120-135. 2013
  • Freckleton GPizzari T. Risk factors for hamstring muscle strain injury in sport: a systematic review and meta-analysis.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  47:351-358. 2013
  • Pizzari TDavidson M. Health Outcomes can be Improved by Implementing an Occupational Physiotherapy Provider Programme.  Physiotherapy Research International.  18:47-54. 2013
  • Pizzari T. Recurrent Hamstring Injuries—Risks and Prevention.  Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.  23:119-120. 2013
  • Semciw AIGreen RAPizzari TBriggs C. Verification of a standardized method for inserting intramuscular EMG electrodes into uniquely oriented segments of gluteus minimus and gluteus medius.  Clinical Anatomy.  26:244-252. 2013
  • Perrott MAPizzari TCook J. Lumbopelvic exercise reduces lower limb muscle strain injury in recreational athletes.  Physical Therapy Reviews.  18:24-33. 2013
  • Perrott MAPizzari TOpar MCook J. Development of Clinical Rating Criteria for Tests of Lumbopelvic Stability.  Rehabilitation Research and Practice.  2012:1-7. 2012
  • Surkitt LDFord JJHahne AJPizzari TMcMeeken JM. Efficacy of Directional Preference Management for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.  Physical Therapy.  92:652-665. 2012
  • Crow JPizzari TButtifant D. Muscle onset can be improved by therapeutic exercise: A systematic review.  Physical Therapy in Sport.  12:199-209. 2011
  • Taylor CJPizzari TAmes NOrchard JWGabbe BJCook JL. Groin pain and hip range of motion is different in Indigenous compared to non-indigenous young Australian football players.  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.  14:283-286. 2011
  • Watson LAPizzari T. Thoracic outlet syndrome part 1: Clinical manifestations, differentiation and treatment pathways.  International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.  13:133-142. 2010
  • Watson LAPizzari TBalster S. Thoracic outlet syndrome Part 2: Conservative management of thoracic outlet.  Manual Therapy.  15:305-314. 2010
  • Wickham JPizzari TStansfeld KBurnside AWatson L. Quantifying ‘normal’ shoulder muscle activity during abduction.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.  20:212-222. 2010
  • Crow JFPearce AJVeale JPVanderWesthuizen DCoburn PTPizzari T. Hip adductor muscle strength is reduced preceding and during the onset of groin pain in elite junior Australian football players.  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.  13:202-204. 2010
  • Munteanu SELandorf KBMenz HBCook JLPizzari TScott LA. Efficacy of customised foot orthoses in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomised trial.  Journal of Foot and Ankle Research.  2. 2009
  • Watson LAPizzari TBalster S. Thoracic outlet syndrome part 1: Clinical manifestations, differentiation and treatment pathways.  Manual Therapy.  14:586-595. 2009
  • Pizzari TCoburn PTCrow JF. Prevention and management of osteitis pubis in the Australian Football League: A qualitative analysis.  Physical Therapy in Sport.  9:117-125. 2008
  • Davidson GPizzari TMayes S. The Influence of Second Toe and Metatarsal Length on Stress Fractures at the Base of the Second Metatarsal in Classical Dancers.  Foot and Ankle International.  28:1082-1086. 2007
  • Davidson GPizzari TMayes S. Reliability of measuring first and second metatarsal and toe length.  The Foot.  17:32-37. 2007
  • Kolt GSBrewer BWPizzari TSchoo AMMGarrett N. The Sport Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale: a reliable scale for use in clinical physiotherapy.  Physiotherapy.  93:17-22. 2007
  • Pizzari TTaylor NFMcBurney HFeller JA. Adherence to rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery: Implications for outcome.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.  14:201-214. 2005
  • Lyngcoln ATaylor NPizzari TBaskus K. The relationship between adherence to hand therapy and short-term outcome after distal radius fracture.  Journal of Hand Therapy.  18:2-8. 2005
  • Webster KTaylor NFPizzari TFeller JA. Effect of physiotherapy attendance on outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a pilot study.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  38:74-77. 2004
  • Brewer BWAvondoglio JBCornelius AEVan Raalte JLBrickner JCPetitpas AJKolt GSPizzari TSchoo AMMEmery KHatten SJ. Construct Validity and Interrater Agreement of the Sport Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.  11:170-178. 2002
  • Pizzari TMcBurney HTaylor NFFeller JA. Adherence to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Analysis.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.  11:90-102. 2002
  • Pizzari T. Indirect partner choice through manipulation of male behaviour by female fowl, Gallus gallus domesticus.  Proceedings of the Royal Society of London: Biological Sciences.  268:181-186. 2001
  • Pizzari TKolt GSRemedios L. Measurement of Anterior-to-Posterior Translation of the Glenohumeral Joint Using the KT-1000.  Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.  29:602-608. 1999

• chapter

  • Taylor CJPizzari T. Screening for musculoskeletal disorders.  388-394. 2015
  • Pizzari TWatson LSimmonds JLewis J. The unstable shoulder.  568-575. 2015
  • Girvan MPizzari TDi Pasqua D. Maximal strength, motor learning and elastic resistance.  189-204. 2009
  • Pizzari TTAYLOR N. Therapeutic exercise guidelines for the rehabilitation of older people following fracture.  187-212. 2004

• conference paper

  • Briggs AMDarlow BHinman RSLeech MBennell KLBendrups APizzari TLarmer PGreig AMMackay CFrancis-Cracknell AJordan JESlater H. TIME FOR ACTION: CONFIDENCE, BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES IN BEST PRACTICE OSTEOARTHRITIS CARE IN THE CURRENT AND EMERGING HEALTH WORKFORCE INTERNATIONALLY.  Osteoporosis International. S415-S416. 2018
  • Taylor CPizzari TCook J. Development of a valid and reliable musculoskeletal screening protocol for Australian football.  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. e34-e34. 2015
  • Taylor CCook JPizzari TAmes NWood TGabbe BMakdissi MScase EMcNeil JOrchard J. Groin Pain and Hip Range of Motion is Different in Indigenous Compared to non-Indigenous Young Australian Football Players.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 150-150. 2010

• editorial article

  • Kemp JLKing MGBarton CSchache AGThorborg KRoos EMScholes MGrimaldi ASemciw AIFreke MRisberg MAReiman MPMayes SPizzari THeerey JJLawrenson PRIngelsrud LHHCrossley KM. Is exercise therapy for femoroacetabular impingement in or out of FASHIoN? We need to talk about current best practice for the non-surgical management of FAI syndrome.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  2018

• erratum

  • Papagoras HPizzari TCoburn PSleigh KBriggs AM. Corrigendum to: Supporting return to work through appropriate certification: a systematic approach for Australian primary care.  Australian Health Review. 239-239. 2018
  • Watson LAPizzari TBalster S. Erratum to “Thoracic outlet syndrome part 1: Clinical manifestations, differentiation and treatment pathways” [International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 13 (2010) 133–142].  International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 39-39. 2011

• letter

  • Ford JJHahne AJSurkitt LDChan AYPRichards MCSlater SLPizzari TDavidson MTaylor NF. STOPS trial versus Costa et al : a more accurate analysis.  British Journal of Sports Medicine. 1-3. 2018

• report

  • Pizzari T. Physiotherapists take an extra step 2005

Research

investigator on

• The efficacy and feasibility of a targeted gluteal exercise program to improve hip function and increase activity levels in people with hip osteoarthritis  awarded by Arthritis Australia - Project Grants 2017 - 2019
• Are there cortical changes in athletes with a past history of a hamstring strain injury?  awarded by Sports Medicine Australia 2017 - 2018

other research activities

• Can exercise change lumbopelvic stability in athletes: a randomised controlled trial Researcher
• Isometric exercises for rehabilitation of rotator cuff tendinopathy / subacromial pain syndrome Researcher

Background

education and training

• B.Physio(Hons), (La Trobe University)
• PHD, (La Trobe University)

Contact

full name

• Dr Tania Pizzari

Identity

ORCID iD

• http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8804-0095 (confirmed)

ISI Researcher ID

• N-2539-2015

Scopus ID

• 6603761450