Dr Yvonne Burns
Honorary Associate Professor
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
+61 7 334 69139
Book
Burns, Y. R. and Macdonald, J. A. Arbeitsfeld Padiatrie: Physiotherapie mit Kindern und Jugendlichen. Stuttgart: Georg Thieme Verlag, 1999.
Book Chapter
Thomas, Yvonne and Rodger, Sylvia (2011). Successful role emerging placements:It is all in the preperation. In Miranda Thew, Mary Edwards, Sue Baptiste and Matthew Molineux (Ed.), Role emerging occupational therapy: Maximising occupation-focused practice (pp. 39-53) Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Journal Articles
Brown, Laura, Burns, Yvonne R., Watter, Pauline and Gray, Peter H. (2017) Goal attainment scaling to evaluate intervention on individual gains for children born extremely preterm. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 29 3: 215-221. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000388
Brown, L., Burns, Y. R., Watter, P., Gray, P. H. and Gibbons, K. S. (2017) Behaviour of 4- to 5-year-old nondisabled ELBW children: outcomes following group-based physiotherapy intervention. Child: Care, Health and Development, 44 2: 227-233. doi:10.1111/cch.12495
Danks, Marcella, Cherry, Kate, Burns, Yvonne R. and Gray, Peter H. (2017) Are behaviour problems in extremely low-birthweight children related to their motor ability?. Acta Paediatrica, 106 4: 568-572. doi:10.1111/apa.13712
Brown, Laura, Burns, Yvonne R, Watter, Pauline, Gibbons, Kristen S and Gray, Peter H (2015) Motor performance, postural stability and behaviour of non-disabled extremely preterm or extremely low birth weight children at four to five years of age. Early Human Development, 91 5: 309-315. doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2015.03.003
Zanudin, Asfarina, Burns, Yvonne, Gray, Peter H., Danks, Marcella, Poulsen, Leith and Watter, Pauline (2013) Perinatal events and motor performance of children born with ELBW and nondisabled. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 25 1: 30-35. doi:10.1097/PEP.0b013e31827aa424
Danks,Marcella, Burns, Yvonne R., Gibbons, Kristen, Gray, Peter H., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Poulsen, Leith and Watter, Pauline (2013) Fitness limitations in non-disabled extremely low birthweight adolescents. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 49 7: 548-553. doi:10.1111/jpc.12281
Zanudin, Asfarina, Gray, Peter H., Burns, Yvonne, Danks, Marcella, Watter, Pauline and Poulsen, Leith (2013) Perinatal factors in non-disabled ELBW school children and later performance. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 49 1: E62-E67. doi:10.1111/jpc.12022
Danks, Marcella, Maideen, Mohammed Fauzan, Burns, Yvonne R., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Gary, Peter H., Poulsen, Leith, Watter, Pauline and Gibbons, Kristen (2012) The long-term predictive validity of early motor development in "apparently normal" ELBW survivors. Early Human Development, 88 8: 637-641. doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2012.01.010
Burns, Yvonne R., Danks, Marcella, O'Callaghan, Michael J., Gray, Peter H., Cooper, David, Poulsen, Leith and Watter, Pauline (2009) Motor coordination difficulties and physical fitness of extremely-low-birth weight children. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 51 2: 136-142. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.03118.x
Jeyaseelan, D., O'Callaghan, M., Neulinger, K., Shum, D. and Burns, Y. (2006) The association between early minor motor difficulties in extreme low birth weight infants and school age attentional difficulties. Early Human Development, 82 4: 249-255. doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2005.10.012
Macdonald, J. A. and Burns, Y. R. (2005) Performance on the NSMDA during the first and second year of life to predict functional ability at the age of 4 in children with cerebral palsy. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 23 1: 40-45. doi:10.1016/S1013-7025(09)70058-2
Ameratunga, Devini, Johnston, Leanne and Burns, Yvonne (2004) Goal directed upper limb movements in children with and without DCD: A window into perceptual motor dysfunction. Physiotherapy Research International, 9 1: 1-12. doi:10.1002/pri.295
Burns, Y., O'Callaghan, M., McDonell, B. and Rogers, Y. (2004) Movement and motor development in ELBW infants at 1 year is related to cognitive and motor abilities at 4 years. Early Human Development, 80 1: 19-29. doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2004.05.003
O'Keefe, M.J., O'Callaghan, M., Cowley, D. M., Tudehope, D. I., Gray, P. H., Burns, Y. R. and Mohay, H. (2003) Non-anaemic iron deficiency identified by ZPP test in extremely premature infants: Prevalence, dietary risk factors, and association with neurodevelopmental problems. Early Human Development, 70 1-2: 73-83. doi:10.1016/S0378-3782(02)00072-5
Woo, E., Burns, Y. R. and Johnston, L. M. (2003) The effect of task uncertainty on muscle activation patterns in 8-10 year old children. Physiotherapy Research International, 8 3: 143-154.
Wong, W. P., Paratz, J. D., Wilson, K. and Burns, Y. R. (2003) Hemodynamic and ventilatory effects of manual respiratory physiotherapy techniques of chest clapping, vibration, and shaking in an animal model. Journal of Applied Physiology, 95 3: 991-998. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00249.2003
Johnston, Leanne M., Burns, Yvonne R., Brauer, Sandra G. and Richardson, Carolyn A. (2002) Differences in postural control and movement performance during goal directed reaching in children with developmental coordination disorder. Human Movement Science, 21 5-6: 583-601. doi:10.1016/S0167-9457(02)00153-7
Brauer, SG and Burns, YR (2002) The influence of preparedness on rapid stepping in young and older adults. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16 7: 741-748. doi:10.1191/0269215502cr548oa
Hwang, R., Kentish, M. and Burns, Y. (2002) Hand positioning sense in children with spina bifida myelomeningocele. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 48 1: 17-22. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60278-6
Macdonald, J. A. and Burns, Y. R. (2002) Movement development in children with cerebral palsy: The first 4-5 years. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 48 2: 145-145.
Gilmour, J. and Burns, Y. R. (2001) The measurement of the medial longitudinal arch in children. Foot and Ankle International, 22 6: 493-498.
Jones, A. Y. M., Jones, R. D., Kwong, K. and Burns, Y. (2000) The Effect on Sound Generation of Varying Both Gas Flow Rate and the Viscosity of Sputum-like Gel in a Simple Tubular Model. Lung, 178 1: 31-40. doi:10.1007/s004080000004
Jones, A., Jones, R. D., Kwong, K. and Burns, Y. (2000) The Influence of Sputum-Like Gel Viscosity on Crackle Characteristics in Mechanically Ventilated Porcine Lung Model. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 28 6: 669-675.
Brauer, S. G., Burns, Y. R. and Galley, P. M. (2000) A Prospective Study of Laboratory and Clinical Measures of Postural Stability to Predict Community-Dwelling Fallers. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 55A 8: M469-M476.
Jones, A., Jones, R. D., Kwong, K. and Burns, Y. (1999) Effect of positioning on recorded lung sound intensities in subjects without pulmonary dysfunction. Physical Therapy, 79 7: 682-690.
Burns, Yvonne R., Ensbey, Rosemary and O'Callaghan, Michael (1999) Motor abilities at eight to ten years of children born weighing less than 1,000 g. Physiotherapy, 85 7: 360-369. doi:10.1016/S0031-9406(05)67189-1
Brauer, Sandra, Burns, Yvonne and Galley, Prudence (1999) Lateral reach: A clinical measure of medio-lateral postural stability. Physiotherapy Research International, 4 2: 81-88. doi:10.1002/pri.155
Connors, J. M., O'Callaghan, M. J., Burns, Y. R., Gray, P. H., Tudehope, D. I., Mohay, H. and Rogers, Y. M. (1999) The influence of growth on development outcome in extremely low birthweight infants at 2 years of age. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 35 1: 37-41. doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.1999.00309.x
Nitz, J. C., Burns, Y. R. and Jackson, R. V. (1999) A longitudinal physical profile assessment of skeletal muscle manifestations in myotonic dystrophy. Clinical Rehabilitation, 13 1: 64-73. doi:10.1191/026921599674297570
Nitz, J. C., Burns, Y. R., Wuthapanich, N. and Jackson, R. V. (1999) A study of repeated lateral pinch grip in myotonic dystrophy. Physiotherapy Research International, 4 1: 1-11.
Nitz, Jennifer, Burns, Yvonne and Jackson, Richard (1998) The validity of button fastening as a test of hand disability in myotonic dystrophy. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 44 2: 117-121. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60371-8
Carmichael, Kim, Burns, Yvonne, Gray, Peter and O'Callaghan, Michael (1997) Neuromotor behavioural assessment of preterm infants at risk for impaired development. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 43 2: 101-107. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60404-9
Burns, Yvonne, Gray, Peter and O'Callaghan, Michael (1997) Bronchopulmonary dysplasia: a comparative study of motor development to two years of age. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 43 1: 19-25. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60399-8
Watter, Pauline and Burns, Yvonne (1995) Repeatability of three fine motor tests. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 41 1: 21-26. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60419-0
Grey, Peter H., Tudehope, David I., Masel, John P., Burns, Yvonne R., Mohay, Heather A., O'Callaghan, Micahel J. and Williams, Gail M. (1993) Perinatal hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury-prediction of outcome. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 35 11: 965-973. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8749.1993.tb11578.x
Paratz, Jennifer and Burns, Yvonne (1993) Intracranial dynamics in pre-term infants and neonates: implications for physiotherapists. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 39 3: 171-178. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60479-7
Box, Robyn C. and Burns, Yvonne R. (1990) The motor performance of preschool-aged children after surgery for congenital heart disease. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 36 4: 235-242. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60525-0
Burns, Yvonne R., Ensbey, Rosemary M. and Norrie, Mark A. (1989) The neuro-sensory motor developmental assessment part 1: development and administration of the test. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 35 3: 141-149. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60503-1
Burns, Yvonne R., Ensbey, Rosemary M. and Norrie, Mark A. (1989) The neuro-sensory motor developmental assessment part II: predictive and concurrent validity. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 35 3: 151-157. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60504-3
Tudehope, D. I., Masel, J., Mohay, H., O'Callaghan, M., Burns, Y., Rogers, Y. and Williams, G. (1989) Neonatal cranial ultrasonography as predictor of 2 year outcome of very low birthweight infants. Australian Paediatric Journal (Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health), 25 2: 66-71. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.1989.tb01418.x
Burns, Yvonne, Souvlis, Tina and Bullock, Margaret I. (1984) The first five years of development of children born pre-term. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 30 6: 192-202. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60686-3
Burns, Yvonne R. and Bullock, Margaret I. (1980) Sensory and motor development of pre-term infants. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 26 6: 229-243. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60813-8
Chenoweth, Robyn J., Bullock, Margaret I. and Burns, Yvonne R. (1978) Problems of sensory integration in the mentally retarded child and their implications for the physiotherapist. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 24 3: 131-140. doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60875-8
Conference Papers
Burns, Yvonne, Danks, Marcella, Gray, Peter, O'Callaghan, Michael, Cooper, David, Edwards, Dawn, Poulsen, Leith and Watter, Pauline (2008). The physical fitness of children born extremely preterm: The impact on learning, behaviour and self-perception. In: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology: AusACPDM Abstracts 2008. AusACPDM Conference 2008: The Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine: Abstracts 2008, Brisbane, Australia, (14-15). 10 – 13 April 2008. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.00004.x
Watter, P., Burns, Y., Purcell, C., Morton, C., Pompei, J. and Nicholson, V. (2007). Changes in quality of fine motor performance in children aged 6-12 years. In: Physiotherapy. World Physical Therapy 2007: 15th International Congress of The World Confederation for Physical Therapy:, Vancouver, Canada, (S346-S346). 2-6 June 2007.
Watter, P. and Burns, Y. R. (2005). Changes in posturalcontrol (PC) in typical children and those with DCD aged 6–8 years. In: Gait & Posture. XVIIth Conference of the International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR), Marseille, France, (S89-S90). 29 May - 2 June 2005.
Johnston, L. M., Burns, Y. R., Brauer, S. G. and Richardson, C. A. (2002). Postural control and movement performance during upper limb tasks in children with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD). In: Wendy Cross, Australian Journal of Physiotherapy: Proceedings of the 4th National Paediatric Physiotherapy Conference. 4th National Paediatric Physiotherapy Conference, Melbourne, Australia, (145-145). September 10 - 12, 2001.
Macdonald, J. A. and Burns, Y. R. (2001). Movement development in children with cerebral palsy: the first 4-5 years. In: Old Issues: New Focus. National Paediatric Physiotherapy Conference, Carlton Crest, Melbourne, (). 10-12 September, 2001.
Burns, Y. R. and Macdonald, J. A. (1999). Interpretation of movement assessment results for identification of later problems in children born less than 1000g. In: National Paediatric Physiotherapy Conference Today's Children: Tomorrow's Adults. National Paediatric Physiotherapy Conference: Today's Children: Tomorrow's Adults, Sydney, Australia, (1-3). 7-9 September 1999.
Rodger, S. A. and Burns, Y. R. (1999). Challenges of teaching & supervising remote postgraduate students. In: Change in the Education of Health Professionals Challenges, Choices, Chances. 1999 ANZAME Annual Conference, Brisbane, Park Royal, (1-49). 2-5 July 1999.