Associate Professor Andrea Bialocerkowski

Associate Professor Andrea Bialocerkowski

ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
Dean's Unit - School of Sciences and Health

Personal

Qualifications

  • SpecCert University of Melbourne
  • PhD University of South Australia
  • GradDipPubHlth University of Adelaide
  • MAppSc University of South Australia
  • BAppSc La Trobe University

UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Dean's Unit - School of Sciences and Health

Contact

Email:A.Bialocerkowski@uws.edu.au
Extension:3373
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Biography

Andrea Bialocerkowski joined the University of Western Sydney in February 2009 as the Foundation Associate Professor and Head of the UWS Physiotherapy program. Prior to this she was a Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne where she held many senior academic positions in the School of Physiotherapy. Andrea Bialocerkowski is a physiotherapists who has worked in research, teaching and clinical practice. Her teaching expertise is in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, outcome measurement, evidence-based practice and academic writing. She is highly experienced in curriculum development, coordinating units, undertaking assessment procedures, mentoring staff members as well as supervising research higher degree students.

This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Bialocerkowski.

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Wells, C., Kolt, G. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2012), 'Defining Pilates exercise: A systematic review', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 10.
  • Wells, C., Kolt, G. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2012), 'Complementary Therapies in Medicine', Definition of Pilates Exercise: A systematic review, 10.
  • Fiore, J., Bialocerkowski, A., Browning, L., Faragher, I. and Denehy, L. (2012), 'Criteria to determine readiness for hospital discharge following colorectal surgery : an international consensus using the delphi technique', Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 8.
  • Wells, C., Kolt, G. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2012), 'Defining Pilates exercise : a systematic review', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 10.
  • Sussmilch-Leitch, S., Collins, N., Bialocerkowski, A., Warden, S. and Crossley, K. (2012), 'Physical therapies for achilles tendinopathy : systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, .
  • Bialocerkowski, A. and Daly, A. (2012), 'Is physiotherapy effective for children with complex regional pain syndrome type 1?', Clinical Journal of Pain, 11.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Wells, C. and Grimmer-Somers, K. (2011), 'Teaching physiotherapy skills in culturally-diverse classes', BMC Medical Education, .
  • Hill, B., Williams, G. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2011), 'Clinimetric Evaluation of Questionnaires used to Assess Activity Following Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury in Adults: A Systematic Review', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 8.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Klupp, N. and Bragge, P. (2010), 'How to read and critically appraise a reliability article', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 7.
  • Daly, A. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2009), 'Does evidence support physiotherapy management of Adult Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type One? A systematic review', European Journal of Pain, 15.
  • Martin, C., Tan, D., Bragge, P. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2009), 'Effectiveness of physiotherapy for adults with cerebellar dysfunction: a systematic review', Clinical Rehabiltiation, 12.
  • Bragge, P., Bialocerkowski, A. and Mcmeeken, J. (2008), 'Musculoskeletal injuries in elite pianists: Prevalence and associated risk factors', Australian Journal of Music Education, 14.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. and Bragge, P. (2008), 'Measurement error and reliability testing: Application to rehabilitation', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 6.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. (2008), 'Activity Limitations and Compensatory Mechanism Use Following Limited Wrist Fusion', Arthritis Care & Research, 8.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Vladusic, S. and Ng, C. (2008), 'Prevalance, risk factors, and natural history of positional plagiocephaly: a systematic review', Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 10.
  • Piriyaprasarth, P., Morris, M., Winter, A. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2008), 'The reliability of knee joint position testing using electrogoniometry', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, .
  • Warden, S., Hinman, R., Watson, M., Avin, K., Bialocerkowski, A. and Crossley, K. (2008), 'Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Arthritis Care & Research, 11.
  • Watson, L., Bialocerkowski, A., Balster, S., Dalziel, R. and Bourke, F. (2007), 'Hydrodilatation (distension arthrography): a long term clinical outcome series', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 7.
  • Choong, N., Bialocerkowski, A. and Hinman, R. (2007), 'Effectiveness of arthroscopic versus open surgical stabilisation for the management of traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability', International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 26.
  • Bragge, P., Bialocerkowski, A. and McMeeken, J. (2007), 'A Survey of playing-related musculoskeletal disorder prevalence and associated risk factors in elite pianists', Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 2.
  • Bragge, P., Bialocerkowski, A. and Mcmeeken, J. (2006), 'Piano teachers' perceptions of risk factors associated with injuries in elite teachers', Australian Journal of Music Education, 12.
  • Bragge, P., Bialocerkowski, A. and Mcmeeken, J. (2006), 'A systematic review of prevalence and risk factors associated with playing-related musculoskeletal disorders in pianists', Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, 11.
  • Bragge, P., Bialocerkowski, A. and Mcmeeken, J. (2006), 'Understanding playing-related musculoskeletal disorders in elite pianists: a grounded theory study', Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 9.
  • Anderson, V., Bialocerkowski, A. and Bennell, K. (2006), 'Test-retest reliability of glenohumeral internal and external rotation strength in chronic rotator cuff pathology', Physical Therapy in Sport, 7.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Wrigley, T. and Galea, M. (2006), 'Reliability of the V-scope measurement system of arm movement in children with obstetric brachial plexus palsy', Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 5.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. and Gelding, B. (2006), 'Lack of evidence of the effectiveness of primary brachial plexus surgery for infants (under the age of two years) diagnosed with obstetric brachial plexus palsy', International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 24.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. and Galea, M. (2006), 'Comparison of visual and objective quantification of elbow and shoulder movement in children with obstetric brachial plexus palsy', Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, .
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Kurlowicz, K., Vladusic, S. and Grimmer, K. (2005), 'Effectiveness of primary conservative management for infants with obstetric brachial plexus palsy', International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 18.
  • Grimmer, K., Bialocerkowski, A., Milanese, S., Kumar, S., Mulley, B., Deenadayalan, Y., Neumann, P. and + 3 Externals, . (2005), 'CAHE outcomes calculator: an allied health initiative to improve practice', The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, .
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Grimmer, K. and Nyland, L. (2005), 'The prevalence of and risk factors associated with neck problems in undergraduate physiotherapy students', Physiotherapy Canada, 12.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Vladusic, S. and Howell, S. (2005), 'Conservative interventions for positional plagiocephaly: a systematic review', Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 8.
  • Grimmer, K. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2005), 'Surveys', Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 3.
  • Katrak, P., Bialocerkowski, A., Massy-Westropp, N., Kumar, S. and Grimmer, K. (2004), 'A systematic review of the content of critical appraisal tools', BMC Medical Research Methodology, .
  • Grimmer, K., Bialocerkowski, A., Kumar, S. and Milanese, S. (2004), 'Implementing evidence in clinical practice: the 'therapies' dilemma', Physiotherapy, 6.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Grimmer, K., Milanese, S. and Kumar, S. (2004), 'Application of current research evidence to clinical physiotherapy practice', Journal of Allied Health, 8.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. and Grimmer, K. (2004), 'Compensatory mechanism use during the first 6 months following distal radius fracture', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 8.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. and Grimmer, K. (2003), 'Measurement of isometric wrist muscle strength - a systematic review of starting position and test protocol', Clinical Rehabilitation, 10.
  • Steele, E., Bialocerkowski, A. and Grimmer, K. (2003), 'The postural effects of load carriage on young people - a systematic review', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, .
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Grimmer, K. and Bain, G. (2003), 'Validity of the patient-focused wrist outcome instrument: do impairments represent functional ability', Hand Clinics, 7.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Grimmer, K. and Bain, G. (2003), 'Development of a patient-focused wrist outcome instrument', Hand Clinics, 12.
  • Grimmer, K., Milanese, S. and Bialocerkowski, A. (2003), 'Clinical guidelines for low back pain: physiotherapy perspective', Physiotherapy Canada, 10.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. (2002), 'Difficulties associated with wrist disorders - a qualitative study', Clinical Rehabilitation, 12.

Conference Papers

  • Bialocerkowski, A. (2008), 'Measurement properties of the Active Movement Scale', 1st Sino European Meeting on Brachial Plexus Microreconstructive Surgery, Venice, Italy.
  • Bialocerkowski, A. and Bain, G. (2007), 'Functional ability of individuals following limited wrist fusion', International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy, Sydney, Australia.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Virtue, D. and Galea, M. (2007), 'Physiotherapy management of Australian children with obstetric brachial plexus palsy', National Paediatric Group Conference, Cairns, Australia.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Virtue, D. and Galea, M. (2007), 'Physiotherapy service provision and assessment techniques used for Australian children with obstetric brachial plexus palsy', National Paediatric Group Conference, Cairns, Australia.
  • Ng, C., Bialocerkowski, A. and Hinman, R. (2005), 'The effectiveness of arthroscopic versus open shoulder stabilization for traumatic anterior shoulder instability', Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Kurlowscz, K. and Vladusic, S. (2004), 'The effectiveness of conservative management for children with obstetric brachial plexus palsy', Advances in Peripheral Nerve Surgery and Regeneration, 12th Brussels Symposium, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Grimmer, K. and Bain, G. (2003), 'Measurement of outcome following distal radius fracture: do impairments represent functional ability', Allied Health Outcomes Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Grimmer, K. and Bain, G. (2001), 'Predictors of outcome following distal radius fracture - can impairment measures be used to predict functional ability', Brussels International Symposium on Advances in Objective Assessment of the Hand / Upper limb Function, Brussels.
  • Bialocerkowski, A., Grimmer, K. and Bain, G. (2001), 'Development of a patient-focused wrist outcome instrument', Brussels International Symposium on Advances in Objective Assessment of the Hand / Upper limb Function, Brussels.

Research

Current Projects

Title:Clinical Guidelines for Foot Pain: Podiatry Perspective
Years:2011-02-25 - 2013-06-30
ID:P00019720
UWS Researchers:Verona Du Toit, Joshua Burns and Andrea Bialocerkowski
Funding:
  • Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation

Previous Projects

Title:Prolonged standing in patients with chronic low back pain
Years:2010-11-02 - 2011-11-01
ID:P00019250
UWS Researchers:Paul Marshall and Andrea Bialocerkowski
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
Title:"FriendZone" Smart Living Space
Years:2010-11-17 - 2011-11-16
ID:P00019353
UWS Researchers:Anthony Maeder, Simeon Simoff, Gregory Kolt, Esther Chang, Rhonda Griffiths and Andrea Bialocerkowski
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney

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