Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
Senior Research Fellow
Associate Professor - Physiotherapy
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
+61 7 336 52209
Researcher biography
Dr Shaun O'Leary is a Senior Fellow in Physiotherapy between the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Queensland (UQ), and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Physiotherapy Department and Neurosurgical/Orthopaedic Screening Clinics. He is also a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Dr O'Leary's combined academic and clinical track record underpins his conjoint UQ/RBWH appointment. His service to health is broad, spanning the supervision of clinical research (clinician-initiated, research higher degree, honours, coursework masters), clinical education and mentoring across all levels of the physiotherapy profession (undergraduate, postgraduate, professional development and specialisation), with a particular interest and role in developing clinician-scientist career pathways in Australian public health. Dr O'Leary also serves as a councillor and senior examiner for the Australian College of Physiotherapists, and is the Chair of the colleges Fellowships Program Standing Committee.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) (1993) University of Queensland (UQ), Master of Physiotherapy Studies (Musculoskeletal) (2000) UQ, Doctor of Philosophy (Physiotherapy) (2005) UQ, Fellowship of the Australian College of Physiotherapists by Specialisation (Musculoskeletal) (2008).
PUBLICATIONS AND SUPERVISION: Dr O'Leary has over 100 publications including 90 original research articles, 6 invited review articles, 4 book chapters, 2 mainstream clinical text books translated to multiple languages, and 1 international patent. He has supervised 8 research higher degree (7 PhD and 1 MPhil) students to completion and has 4 current students (3 PhD, 1 MPhil), and has supervised 14 honours and 11 masters coursework research projects to completion. Dr O'Leary has delivered presentations at 23 National and 23 International Conferences.
INTERNATIONAL PROFILE: Dr O'Leary has established research collaborations with researchers in the USA (Northwestern University, Chicago), UK (Birmingham University), Sweden (Umea University and Linköping University), Belgium (Ghent University), and Denmark (University of Southern Denmark). Dr O'Leary is also a renowned clinical educator having delivered numerous hands-on clinical workshops in Australia and internationally.
MAJOR FUNDING SUPPORT: Dr O'Leary has to date obtained over AUD$1.6 million in research funding.
Publications
Books
Jull, Gwendolen , Falla, Deborah, Treleaven, Julia and O'Leary, Shaun (2018). Management of Neck Pain Disorders: a research informed approach. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
Jull, Gwendolen A., Sterling, Michele, Falla, Deborah, Treleaven, Julia and O'Leary, Shaun (2008). Whiplash, headache, and neck pain: Research-based directions for physical therapies. 1st ed. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-10047-5.X5001-2
Book Chapters
Worsfold, Chris , Lewis, Jeremy , Meeus, Mira , Jull, Gwendolen , O’Leary, Shaun , Lynch, Greg , Rosedale, Richard , Watson, Grant , McDowell, Jillian , Bill Vicenzino and Brian Mulligan (2022). Not a shoulder. The shoulder: theory and practice. (pp. 1-5) edited by César Fernandez-de-las-Peñas and Jeremy Lewis. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Handspring Publishing.
Jull, Gwendolen, Falla, Deborah, O'Leary, Shaun and McCarthy, Christopher (2015). Cervical spine: idiopathic neck pain disorders. Grieve's modern musculoskeletal physiotherapy. (pp. 410-422) edited by Gwendolen Jull, Ann Moore, Deborah Falla, Jeremy Lewis, Christopher McCarthy and Michele Sterling. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
Jull, G. A., Falla, D. L., Treleaven, J. M., Sterling, M. M. and O'Leary, S. P. (2004). A therapeutic exercise approach for cervical disorders. Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy. (pp. 451-470) edited by J. Boyling and G. Jull. Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Science.
Journal Articles
McAuliffe, Michael, Pillay, Tristan, Jaber, Khalid, Sterling, Michele and O'Leary, Shaun (2024). Pre-operative pain pressure threshold association with patient satisfaction following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedics, 52, 21-27. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.02.017
Raymer, Maree, Swete Kelly, Patrick and O'Leary, Shaun (2024). Developing and embedding an advanced practice musculoskeletal physiotherapy service in public specialist outpatient services in Queensland: A health service masterclass. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 70 102917, 102917. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102917
Window, Peter, Raymer, Maree, McPhail, Steven M., Vicenzino, Bill, Hislop, Andrew, Vallini, Alex, Elwell, Bula, O'Gorman, Helen, Phillips, Ben, Wake, Anneke, Cush, Adrian, McCaskill, Stuart, Garsden, Linda, Dillon, Miriam, McLennan, Andrew and O'Leary, Shaun (2024). Prospective validity of a clinical prediction rule for response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of knee osteoarthritis in tertiary care: a multisite prospective longitudinal study. BMJ Open, 14 (3) e078531, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078531
O'Leary, Shaun, Heine, Janelle, Warren, Jacelle, Smyth, Tanya, Ballard, Emma, Mitchell, Gary, See, William, Barlas, Panos, Machado, Gustavo C, Cottrell, Michelle, Comans, Tracy and Foster, Nadine E (2024). Reinforcing informed medication prescription for low back pain in the emergency department (RIME): a controlled interrupted time series implementation study protocol. BMJ Open, 14 (3) e082668, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082668
Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Cottrell, Michelle, Comans, Tracy and O'Leary, Shaun (2023). Revised service metrics partially explain variation in outcomes across facilities in a state‐wide advanced practice public musculoskeletal service. Musculoskeletal Care, 21 (2), 562-570. doi: 10.1002/msc.1717
Hargreaves, Joanna, Leslie, Simone, Cottrell, Michelle, Snoswell, Ashlee, O'Leary, Shaun and Window, Peter (2023). Exploring the Barriers and Enablers to High Quality Clinical Placements in Physiotherapy at a Metropolitan Teaching Hospital Using an Implementation Science Approach. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 12 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.75204
Glenwright, Ben G., Simmich, Joshua, Cottrell, Michelle, O'Leary, Shaun P., Sullivan, Clair, Pole, Jason D. and Russell, Trevor (2023). Facilitators and barriers to implementing electronic patient-reported outcome and experience measures in a health care setting: a systematic review. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 7 (1) 13, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s41687-023-00554-2
Dalager, Tina, Welch, Alyssa, O’Leary, Shaun Patrick, Johnston, Venerina and Sjøgaard, Gisela (2023). Clinically relevant decreases in neck/shoulder pain among office workers are associated with strength training adherence and exercise compliance: explorative analyses from a randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy, 103 (2) pzac166. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzac166
Johnston, Venerina, Jackson, Katherine, Welch, Alyssa, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy Ann, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, Gane, Elise, Bowe, Steve and O'Leary, Shaun (2022). Evaluation of an exercise and ergonomics intervention for the prevention of neck pain in office workers: exploratory analysis of a cluster randomised trial. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 79 (11) 108275, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108275
Jaber, Khalid, McAuliffe, Michael, Pedler, Ashley, Sterling, Michele and O'Leary, Shaun (2022). Further exploring the relationship between pressure pain thresholds and function in knee osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 59 102542, 102542. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102542
Ireland, Josh, Window, Peter and O’Leary, Shaun P. (2022). The impact of exercise intended for fitness or sport on the prevalence of non‐specific neck pain in adults: a systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care, 20 (2), 229-244. doi: 10.1002/msc.1592
Galea, Olivia, O'Leary, Shaun and Treleaven, Julia (2022). An investigation of physiological system impairments in individuals 4 weeks to 6 months following mild traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, Publish Ahead of Print (1), E79-E87. doi: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000783
Galea, Olivia, O'Leary, Shaun, Williams, Katrina and Treleaven, Julia (2022). An investigation of sensorimotor impairments in individuals 4 weeks to 6 months following mild traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103 (5), 921-928. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.10.029
Galea, O., O'Leary, S. and Treleaven, J. (2022). Cervical musculoskeletal and sensorimotor impairments 4 weeks to 6 months following mild traumatic brain injury: An observational cohort study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 57 102490, 102490. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102490
Leslie, Simone, Tan, Junmin, McRae, Prudence J., O’leary, Shaun P. and Adsett, Julie A. (2021). The effectiveness of exercise interventions supported by telerehabilitation for recently hospitalized adult medical patients: a systematic review. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 13 (2), 1-12. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2021.6356
Butler, Prudence, Nguyen, Thi, Giummarra, Melita J., O’Leary, Shaun and Sterling, Michele (2021). Injury perceptions and their association with recovery outcomes in adults with traumatic orthopaedic injuries: a scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (24), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1988732
Duong, Vicky, Bennell, Kim L., Clifton-Bligh, Roderick, Deveza, Leticia A., Elliott, James M., Guilak, Farshid, Hall, Michelle, Henderson, Luke A., Hodges, Paul, Johnstone, Brian, Linklater, James, Little, Christopher B., Lohmander, L. Stefan, Maclachlan, Liam, Mudge, Anita, O'Leary, Shaun, Ravi, Varshini, Sterling, Michele, Vicenzino, Bill, Yu, Shirley P., Zaki, Sanaa and Hunter, David J. (2021). Corrigendum to “Exploring translational gaps between basic scientists, clinical researchers, clinicians, and consumers: Proceedings and recommendations arising from the 2020 mine the gap online workshop” [Osteoarthritis Cartilage Open 29 (2021) 100163](S2665913121000261)(10.1016/j.ocarto.2021.100163). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, 3 (3) 100196. doi: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2021.100196
Duong, Vicky, Bennell, Kim L., Clifton-Bligh, Roderick, Deveza, Leticia A., Elliott, James M., Guilak, Farshid, Hall, Michelle, Henderson, Luke A., Hodges, Paul, Johnstone, Brian, Linklater, James, Little, Christopher B., Lohmander, L. Stefan, Maclachlan, Liam, Mudge, Anita, O'Leary, Shaun, Ravi, Varshini, Sterling, Michele, Vicenzino, Bill, Yu, Shirley P., Zaki, Sanaa and Hunter, David J. (2021). Exploring translational gaps between basic scientists, clinical researchers, clinicians, and consumers: Proceedings and recommendations arising from the 2020 mine the gap online workshop. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, 3 (2) 100163, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2021.100163
Raymer, Maree, Mitchell, Louise, Window, Peter, Cottrell, Michelle, Comans, Tracy and O’Leary, Shaun (2021). Disparities in service and clinical outcomes in state-wide advanced practice physiotherapist-led services. Healthcare, 9 (3) 278. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9030278
Johnston, Venerina, Chen, Xiaoqi, Welch, Alyssa, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy A., McStea, Megan, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, Pereira, Michelle and O’Leary, Shaun (2021). A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck pain – a secondary outcome analysis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22 (1) 68, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-03945-y
Eley, Diann S., O'Leary, Shaun P., Young, Adrienne and Buttrum, Peter (2020). Is Australia's clinician scientist capacity appropriate for addressing the next pandemic?. Australian Health Review, 45 (3), 308-310. doi: 10.1071/AH20192
O’Leary, Shaun, Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Swete Kelly, Patrick, Lee, Darryl, Garsden, Linda, Tweedy, Rebecca, Phillips, Ben, O’Sullivan, Will, Wake, Anneke, Smith, Alison, Pahor, Sheryl, Pearce, Luen, McLean, Rod, Thompson, David, Williams, Erica, Nolan, Damien, Anning, Jody, Seels, Ian, Wickins, Daniel, Marks, Darryn, Diplock, Brendan, Parravicini, Vicki, Parnwell, Linda, Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Cottrell, Michelle, Khan, Asaduzzaman and McPhail, Steven (2020). A multisite longitudinal evaluation of patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of low back pain in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21 (1) 807, 807. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03839-5
O'Leary, Shaun, Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Swete Kelly, Patrick, Elwell, Bula, McLoughlin, Ian, O'Sullivan, Will, Phillips, Ben, Wake, Anneke, Ralph, Andrew, O'Gorman, Helen, Jang, Ellen, Groves, Karen, Hislop, Andrew, Lee, Darryl, Garsden, Linda, Conroy, Michael, Wickins, Daniel, Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Cottrell, Michelle, Khan, Asaduzzaman and McPhail, Steven (2020). Patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of knee osteoarthritis: a multisite prospective longitudinal study in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service. BMJ Open, 10 (10) e037070, e037070. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037070
Moodie, Katherine F., O'Leary, Shaun P., Tucker, Kylie J., McPhail, Steven M. and Peolsson, Anneli (2020). The relationship of ultrasound measurements of muscle deformation with torque and electromyography during isometric contractions of the cervical extensor muscles. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 43 (4), 284-293. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2018.11.033
Jun, Deokhoon, Johnston, Venerina, McPhail, Steven M. and O'Leary, Shaun (2020). A longitudinal evaluation of risk factors and interactions for the development of nonspecific neck pain in office workers in two cultures. Human Factors, 63 (4), 001872082090423-683. doi: 10.1177/0018720820904231
Welch, Alyssa, Healy, Genevieve, Straker, Leon, Comans, Tracy, O'Leary, Shaun, Melloh, Markus, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Pereira, Michelle, Chen, Xiaoqi and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Process evaluation of a workplace-based health promotion and exercise cluster-randomised trial to increase productivity and reduce neck pain in office workers: a RE-AIM approach. BMC Public Health, 20 (1) 180, 180. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8208-9
O'Leary, Shaun, Gale, Janette, Volker, Glen, Kuipers, Pim, Dalton, Megan and McPhail, Steven (2020). Fostering patient uptake of recommended health services and self-management strategies for musculoskeletal conditions: a Delphi study of clinician attributes. Musculoskeletal Care, 18 (2) msc.1448, 1-8. doi: 10.1002/msc.1448
Cottrell, Michelle A., O'Leary, Shaun P., Raymer, Maree, Hill, Anne J., Comans, Tracy and Russell, Trevor G. (2019). Does telerehabilitation result in inferior clinical outcomes compared with in-person care for the management of chronic musculoskeletal spinal conditions in the tertiary hospital setting? A non-randomised pilot clinical trial. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 (7), 1357633X1988726-452. doi: 10.1177/1357633x19887265
Peterson, Gunnel, O'Leary, Shaun, Nilsson, David, Moodie, Katherine, Tucker, Kylie, Trygg, Johan and Peolsson, Anneli (2019). Ultrasound imaging of dorsal neck muscles with speckle tracking analyses - the relationship between muscle deformation and force. Scientific Reports, 9 (1) 13688, 13688. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-49916-1
Moretto, Nicole, Comans, Tracy A., Chang, Angela T., O’Leary, Shaun P., Osborne, Sonya, Carter, Hannah E., Smith, David, Cavanagh, Tania, Blond, Dean and Raymer, Maree (2019). Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services. Implementation Science, 14 (1) 78, 78. doi: 10.1186/s13012-019-0923-1
Li, Derong Eric, David, Kai En Bryan, O'Leary, Shaun and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Higher variability in cervical force perception in people with neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 42, 6-12. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.04.001
O'Leary, Shaun, Hoogma, Carlijn, Solberg, Oystein Molland, Sundberg, Sara, Pedler, Ashley and Van Wyk, Luke (2019). Comparative Strength and Endurance Parameters of the Craniocervical and Cervicothoracic Extensors and Flexors in Females With and Without Idiopathic Neck Pain. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 35 (3), 209-215. doi: 10.1123/jab.2018-0033
Galea, Olivia A., O'Leary, Shaun P. and Treleaven, Julia M. (2019). Persistent impairment based symptoms post mild traumatic brain injury: Does a standard symptom scale detect them?. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 41, 15-22. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.02.002
Jun, Deokhoon, Kim, Jun-Mo, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Latack Coping Scale in the general working population in Korea. Work, 63 (3), 325-334. doi: 10.3233/WOR-192938
Gane, Elise M., McPhail, Steven M., Hatton, Anna L., Panizza, Benedict J. and O’Leary, Shaun P. (2019). Neck and Shoulder Motor Function following Neck Dissection: A Comparison with Healthy Control Subjects. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 160 (6), 194599818821885-1018. doi: 10.1177/0194599818821885
Jun, Deokhoon, Johnston, Venerina, McPhail, Steven M. and O’Leary, Shaun (2019). Are Measures of Postural Behavior Using Motion Sensors in Seated Office Workers Reliable?. Human Factors, 61 (7), 18720818821273-1161. doi: 10.1177/0018720818821273
Jun, Deokhoon, O'Leary, Shaun, McPhail, Steven M. and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Job strain and psychological distress in office workers: The role of coping. Work - A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, 64 (1), 55-65. doi: 10.3233/PWOR-192968
Cottrell, Michelle A., Hill, Anne J., O'Leary, Shaun P., Raymer, Maree E. and Russell, Trevor G. (2018). Clinicians' perspectives of a novel home-based multidisciplinary telehealth service for patients with chronic spinal pain. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 10 (2), 81-88. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2018.6249
Cottrell, Michelle A., O'Leary, Shaun P., Swete-Kelly, Patrick, Elwell, Bula, Hess, Sally, Litchfield, Mary-Ann, McLoughlin, Ian, Tweedy, Rebecca, Raymer, Maree, Hill, Anne J. and Russell, Trevor G. (2018). Agreement between telehealth and in-person assessment of patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions presenting to an advanced-practice physiotherapy screening clinic. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 38, 99-105. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2018.09.014
O'Leary, Shaun, Cottrell, Michelle, Raymer, Maree, Smith, David and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2018). General health factors may be a barrier to effective non-surgical multidisciplinary rehabilitation of common orthopaedic conditions in tertiary care settings. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 19 (1) 348, 348. doi: 10.1186/s12891-018-2265-6
Pereira, Michelle, Comans, Tracy, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, O'Leary, Shaun, Chen, Xiaoqi and Johnston, Venerina (2018). The impact of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion interventions on office worker productivity: a cluster-randomized trial. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 45 (1), 42-52. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3760
Wan, Alan K., Rainville, Pierre, O'Leary, Shaun, Elphinston, Rachel A., Sterling, Michele, Larivière, Christian and Sullivan, Michael J. L. (2018). Validation of an index of Sensitivity to Movement-Evoked Pain in patients with whiplash injuries. Pain Reports, 3 (4) e661, e661. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000000661
Jaber, Khalid, O'Leary, Shaun, Pedler, Ashley, Sterling, Michele and McAuliffe, Michael (2018). Evidence of generalised mechanical hyperalgesia in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The Knee, 25 (3), 459-465. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2018.03.002
Gane, Elise M., McPhail, Steven M., Hatton, Anna L., Panizza, Benedict J. and O'Leary, Shaun P. (2018). The relationship between physical impairments, quality of life and disability of the neck and upper limb in patients following neck dissection. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 12 (5), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s11764-018-0697-5
Chang, Angela T., Gavaghan, Belinda, O'Leary, Shaun, McBride, Liza-Jane and Raymer, Maree (2018). Do patients discharged from advanced practice physiotherapy-led clinics re-present to specialist medical services?. Australian Health Review, 42 (3), 334-339. doi: 10.1071/AH16222
O'Leary, Shaun, Cush, Adrian M., Ng, Woon Yang W., Taanevig, Charlotte, Tan, Jiahui E. and McPhail, Steven M. (2018). Is perceived force an accurate method of regulating exercise load for the neck?. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 35 (6), 1-6. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1455250
Galea, Olivia A., Cottrell, Michelle A., Treleaven, Julia M. and O’Leary, Shaun P. (2018). Sensorimotor and Physiological Indicators of Impairment in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Meta-Analysis. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 32 (2), 115-128. doi: 10.1177/1545968318760728
Chen, Xiaoqi, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2018). Modifiable individual and work-related factors associated with neck pain in 740 office workers: a cross-sectional study. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 22 (4), 318-327. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.03.003
Jun, Deokhoon, Johnston, Venerina, Kim, Jun-Mo and O'Leary, Shaun (2018). Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) in the Korean working population. Work (Reading, Mass.), 59 (1), 93-102. doi: 10.3233/WOR-172661
Chen, Xiaoqi, Coombes, Brooke K, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Jun, Deokhoon, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2018). Workplace-Based Interventions for Neck Pain in Office Workers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Physical therapy, 98 (1), 40-62. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzx101
Comans, T. A., Chang, A. T., Standfield, L., Knowles, D., O'Leary, S. and Raymer, M. (2017). The development and practical application of a simulation model to inform musculoskeletal service delivery in an Australian public health service. Operations Research for Health Care, 15, 13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.orhc.2017.07.002
Cottrell, Michelle A., Hill, Anne J., O'Leary, Shaun P., Raymer, Maree E. and Russell, Trevor G. (2017). Service provider perceptions of telerehabilitation as an additional service delivery option within an Australian neurosurgical and orthopaedic physiotherapy screening clinic: a qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 32, 7-16. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.07.008
Bet-Or, Yaheli, van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Johnston, Venerina and O'Leary, Shaun (2017). Reliability and Validity of an Acromion Marker Cluster for Recording Scapula Posture at End Range Clavicle Protraction, Retraction, Elevation, and Depression. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 33 (5), 379-383. doi: 10.1123/jab.2017-0058
Gane, Elise M. , McPhail, Steven M. , Hatton, Anna L., Panizza, Benedict J. and O'Leary, Shaun P. (2017). Predictors of health-related quality of life in patients treated with neck dissection for head and neck cancer. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 274 (12), 4183-4193. doi: 10.1007/s00405-017-4754-x
Gane, Elise M, O'Leary, Shaun P, Hatton, Anna L, Panizza, Benedict J and McPhail, Steven M (2017). Neck and upper limb dysfunction in patients following neck dissection: Looking beyond the shoulder. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 157 (4), 631-640. doi: 10.1177/0194599817721164
Jun, Deokhoon, Zoe, Michaleff , Johnston, Venerina and O'Leary, Shaun (2017). Physical risk factors for developing non-specific neck pain in office workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 90 (5), 373-410. doi: 10.1007/s00420-017-1205-3
Gane, E. M., Michaleff, Z. A., Cottrell, M. A., McPhail, S. M., Hatton, A. L., Panizza, B. J. and O'Leary, S. P. (2017). Prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for shoulder and neck dysfunction after neck dissection: a systematic review. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 43 (7), 1199-1218. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.10.026
Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Johnston, Venerina, Straker, Leon Melville, Sjogaard, Gisela, Melloh, Markus, O'Leary, Shaun Patrick and Comans, Tracy Anne (2017). An investigation of self-reported health-related productivity loss in office workers and associations with individual and work-related factors using an employer's perspective. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 59 (7), e138-e144. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001043
Cottrell, Michelle A ., Hill, Anne J., O'Leary, Shaun P., Raymer, Maree E. and Russell, Trevor G. (2017). Patients are willing to use telehealth for the multidisciplinary management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24 (7), 1357633X17706605-452. doi: 10.1177/1357633X17706605
O'Leary, Shaun, Fagermoen, Charlotte Loraas, Hasegawa, Hiroyuki, Thorsen, Ann-Sofi Slettevold and Van Wyk, Luke (2017). Differential strength and endurance parameters of the craniocervical and cervicothoracic extensors and flexors in healthy individuals. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 33 (2), 166-170. doi: 10.1123/jab.2016-0168
Marks, Darryn, Comans, Tracy, Thomas, Michael, Ng, Shu Kay, O'Leary, Shaun, Conaghan, Philip G., Scuffham, Paul A. and Bisset, Leanne (2016). Agreement between a physiotherapist and an orthopaedic surgeon regarding management and prescription of corticosteroid injection for patients with shoulder pain. Manual Therapy, 26, 216-222. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.10.001
Scaddan, Emma, Rowell, John and O'Leary, Shaun (2016). A preliminary case series evaluating the safety and immediate to short-term clinical benefits of joint mobilization in hemophilic arthritis of the lower limb. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 25 (4), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2016.1256117
Marks, Darryn, Bisset, Leanne, Comans, Tracy, Thomas, Michael, Ng, Shu Kay, O'Leary, Shaun, Conaghan, Philip G. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2016). Increasing capacity for the treatment of common musculoskeletal problems: a non-inferiority RCT and economic analysis of corticosteroid injection for shoulder pain comparing a physiotherapist and orthopaedic surgeon. PLoS ONE, 11 (9) e0162679, e0162679. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162679
Standfield, L., Comans, T., Raymer, M., O'Leary, S., Moretto, N. and Scuffham, P. (2016). The efficiency of increasing the capacity of physiotherapy screening clinics or traditional medical services to address unmet demand in orthopaedic outpatients: a practical application of discrete event simulation with dynamic queuing. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 14 (4), 479-491. doi: 10.1007/s40258-016-0246-1
Cottrell, Michelle A., Galea, Olivia A., O'Leary, Shaun P., Hill, Anne J. and Russell, Trevor G. (2016). Real-time telerehabilitation for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is effective and comparable to standard practice: a systematic review & meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31 (5), 625-638. doi: 10.1177/0269215516645148
O'Leary, Shaun, Christensen, Steffan W., Verouhis, Alexis, Pape, Morten, Nilsen, Oivind and McPhail, Steven M. (2015). Agreement between physiotherapists rating scapular posture in multiple planes in patients with neck pain: reliability study. Physiotherapy, 101 (4), 381-388. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.01.005
O'leary, Shaun., Jull, Gwendolen., Van Wyk, Luke., Pedler, Ashely. and Elliott, James. (2015). Morphological changes in the cervical muscles of women with chronic whiplash can be modified with exercise-A pilot study. Muscle and Nerve, 52 (5), 772-779. doi: 10.1002/mus.24612
Quek, June., Treleaven, Julia., Brauer, Sandra G., O'Leary, Shaun. and Clark, Ross A. (2015). Intra-rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8 (48) 48, 48. doi: 10.1186/s13047-015-0104-7
Peterson G.E., Landen Ludvigsson M.H., O'Leary, Shuan P., Dedering A.M., Wallman T., Jonsson M.I.N. and Peolsson, Anneli L.C. (2015). The effect of 3 different exercise approaches on neck muscle endurance, kinesiophobia, exercise compliance, and patient satisfaction in chronic whiplash. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 38 (7), 465-476.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.06.011
Ludvigsson, Maria L., Peterson, Gunnel, O'Leary, Shaun, Dedering, Asa and Peolsson, Anneli (2015). The effect of neck-specific exercise with, or without a behavioral approach, on pain, disability, and self-efficacy in chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized clinical trial. Clinical Journal of Pain, 31 (4), 294-303. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000123
Peolsson, A., Peolsson, M., Jull, G., Lofstedt, T., Trygg, J. and O'Leary, S. (2015). Preliminary evaluation of dorsal muscle activity during resisted cervical extension in patients with longstanding pain and disability following anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery. Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 101 (1), 69-74. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.04.010
Johnston, V., O'Leary, S., Comans, T., Straker, L., Melloh, M., Khan, A. and Sjogaard, G. (2014). A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 60 (4), 223-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.08.007
Marks, Darryn, Bisset, Leanne, Thomas, Michael, O'Leary, Shaun, Comans, Tracy, Ng, Shu Kay, Conaghan, Philip G. and Scuffham, Paul (2014). An experienced physiotherapist prescribing and administering corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injections to the shoulder in an Australian orthopaedic service, a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial and economic analysis: study protocol for a ra. Trials, 15 (503) 503, 503. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-503
Comans, Tracy, Raymer, Maree, O'Leary, Shaun, Smith, David and Scuffham, Paul (2014). Cost-effectiveness of a physiotherapist-led service for orthopaedic outpatients. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 19 (4), 216-223. doi: 10.1177/1355819614533675
van der Werff, Ross, O'Leary, Shaun, Jull, Gwendolen, Peolsson, Michael, Trygg, Johan and Peolsson, Anneli (2014). A speckle tracking application of ultrasound to evaluate activity of multilayered cervical muscles. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46 (7), 662-667. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1822
Cagnie, Barbara, Struyf, Filip, Cools, Ann, Castelein, Birgit, Danneels, Lieven and O'Leary, Shaun (2014). The relevance of scapular dysfunction in neck pain: a brief commentary. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 44 (6), 435-439. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5038
Peolsson, Anneli, Marstein, Eivind, McNamara, Timothy, Nolan, Damien, Sjaaberg, Espen, Peolsson, Michael, Jull, Gwendolen and O'Leary, Shaun (2014). Does posture of the cervical spine influence dorsal neck muscle activity when lifting?. Manual Therapy, 19 (1), 32-36. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.06.003
Elliott, James M., Pedler, Ashley R., Jull, Gwendolen A., Van Wyk, Luke, Galloway, Graham G. and O'Leary, Shaun P. (2014). Differential changes in muscle composition exist in traumatic and nontraumatic neck pain. Spine, 39 (1), 39-47. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000033
Peolsson, Anneli L. C., Peolsson, Michael N., Jull, Gwendolen A. and O'Leary, Shaun P. (2013). Cervical muscle activity during loaded arm lifts in patients 10 Years postsurgery for cervical disc disease. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36 (5), 292-299. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.014
O'Leary, Shaun, Lund, Marte, Ytre-Hauge, Tore Johan, Holm, Sigrid Reiesen, Naess, Kaja, Dalland, Lars Nagelsted and McPhail, Steven M. (2013). Pitfalls in the use of kappa when interpreting agreement between multiple raters in reliability studies. Physiotherapy, 100 (1), 27-35. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2013.08.002
Peolsson, Anneli, Peolsson, Michael, Jull, Gwendolen and O'Leary, Shaun (2013). Is there a difference in the pattern of muscle activity when performing neck exercises with a guild board versus a pulley?. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 45 (9), 900-905. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1196
McPhail, Steven M., Dalland, Lars Nagelstad, Naess, Kaja, Lund, Marte, Ytre-Hauge, Tore Johan, Holm, Sigrid Reiersen and O'Leary, Shaun (2012). Intratherapist reliability in the rating of scapula posture in multiple planes of reference. ISRN Rehabilitation, 2012, 1-8. doi: 10.5402/2012/957389
Sheard, Blair, Elliott, James, Cagnie, Barbara and O'Leary, Shaun (2012). Evaluating serratus anterior muscle function in neck pain using muscle functional magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 35 (8), 629-635. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.09.008
Falla, Deborah, O'Leary, Shaun, Farina, Dario and Jull, Gwendolen (2012). The change in deep cervical flexor activity after training is associated with the degree of pain reduction in patients with chronic neck pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 28 (7), 628-634. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31823e9378
O'Leary, Shaun, Jull, Gwendolen, Kim, Mehwa, Uthaikhup, Sureeporn and Vicenzino, Bill (2012). Training Mode-Dependent Changes in Motor Performance in Neck Pain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93 (7), 1225-1233. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.02.018
Zakharova-Luneva, Evgeniya, Jull, Gwendolen, Johnston, Venerina and O'Leary, Shaun (2012). Altered trapezius muscle behavior in individuals with neck pain and clinical signs of scapular dysfunction. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 35 (5), 346-353. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.04.011
Cagnie, Barbara, Elliott, James, O'Leary, Shaun, D'Hooge, Roseline, Dickx, Nele and Danneels, Lieven (2011). Muscle functional MRI as an imaging tool to evaluate muscle activity. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 41 (11), 896-903. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2011.3586
O’Leary, Shaun, Falla, Deborah and Jull, Gwendolen (2011). The relationship between superficial muscle activity during the cranio-cervical flexion test and clinical features in patients with chronic neck pain. Manual Therapy, 16 (5), 452-455. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.02.008
O’Leary, Shaun, Cagnie, Barbara, Reeve, Ashton, Jull, Gwendolen and Elliott, James M. (2011). Is there altered activity of the extensor muscles in chronic mechanical neck pain? A functional magnetic resonance imaging study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92 (6), 923-934. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.12.021
Cagnie, Barbara, O'leary, Shaun, Elliott, James, Peeters, Ian, Parlevliet, Thierry and Danneels, Lieven (2011). Pain-induced changes in the activity of the cervical extensor muscles evaluated by muscle functional magnetic resonance imaging. Clinical Journal of Pain, 27 (5), 392-397. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31820e11a2
Falla, Deborah, O'Leary, Shaun, Farina, Dario and Jull, Gwendolen (2011). Association between intensity of pain and impairment in onset and activation of the deep cervical flexors in patients with persistent neck pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 27 (4), 309-314. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31820212cf
Wegner, Sally, Jull, G, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2010). The effect of a scapular postural correction strategy on trapezius activity in patients with neck pain. Manual Therapy, 15 (6), 562-566. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2010.06.006
Van Wyk, Luke, Jull, Gwendolen, Vicenzino, Bill, Greaves, Mathew and O'Leary, Shaun (2010). A comparison of craniocervical and cervicothoracic muscle strength in healthy individuals. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 26 (4), 400-406. doi: 10.1123/jab.26.4.400
Elliott, James M., O'Leary, Shaun P., Cagnie, Barbara, Durbridge, Gail, Danneels, Lieven and Jull, Gwendolen (2010). Craniocervical orientation affects muscle activation when exercising the cervical extensors in healthy subjects. Archives of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 91 (9), 1418-1422. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.05.014
Elliott, James M., O'Leary, Shaun, Sterling, Michele, Hendrikz, Joan, Pedler, Ashley and Jull, Gwen (2010). Magnetic resonance imaging findings of fatty infiltrate in the cervical flexors in chronic whiplash. Spine, 35 (9), 948-954. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181bb0e55
Jull, Gwendolen A., O'Leary, Shaun P. and Falla, Deborah L. (2008). Clinical assessment of the deep cervical flexor muscles: The Craniocervical Flexion Test. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 31 (7), 525-533. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.08.003
O'Leary, Karina and O'Leary, Shaun (2007). Managing soft tissue injuries. Australian pharmacist, 26 (6), 476-480.
O'Leary, Shaun, Jull, Gwendolen, Kim, Mehwa and Vicenzino, Bill (2007). Cranio-cervical flexor muscle impairment at maximal, moderate, and low loads is a feature of neck pain. Manual Therapy, 12 (1), 34-39. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2006.02.010
O'Leary, S., Falla, D., Jull, G. and Vicenzino, G. T. (2007). Muscle specificity in tests of cervical flexor muscle performance. Journal of Electromyography And Kinesiology, 17 (1), 35-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.10.006
O'Leary, S., Jull, G., Kim, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2007). Specificity in retraining craniocervical flexor muscle performance. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 37 (1), 3-9. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2007.2237
O'Leary, S., Falla, D., Hodges, P. W., Jull, G. and Vicenzino, B. (2007). Specific therapeutic exercise of the neck induces immediate local hypoalgesia. Journal of Pain, 8 (11), 832-839. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2007.05.014
Falla, D., O'Leary, S., Fagan, A. and Jull, G. (2007). Recruitment of the deep cervical flexor muscles during a postural-correction exercise performed in sitting. Manual Therapy, 12 (2), 139-143. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2006.06.003
Falla, D., Jull, G., O'Leary, S. and Dall'Alba, P. (2006). Further evaluation of an EMG technique for assessment of the deep cervical flexor muscles. Journal of Electromyography And Kinesiology, 16 (6), 621-628. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.10.003
O'Leary, Shaun, Jull, Gwendolen and Vicenzino, Bill (2005). Do dorsal head contact forces have the potential to identify impairment during graded craniocervical flexor muscle contractions?. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 86 (9), 1763-1766. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.06.002
O'Leary, Shaun P., Vicenzino, Bill T. and Jull, Gwendolen A. (2005). A new method of isometric dynamometry for the craniocervical flexor muscles. Physical Therapy, 85 (6), 556-564. doi: 10.1093/ptj/85.6.556
Paungmali, Aatit, O'Leary, Shaun, Souvlis, Tina and Vicenzino, Bill (2004). Naloxone fails to antagonize initial hypoalgesic effect of a manual therapy treatment for lateral epicondylalgia. Journal of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics, 27 (3), 180-185. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.12.022
O'Leary, S. P., Falla, D. L. and Jull, G. A. (2003). Recent advances in therapeutic exercise for the neck: Implications for patients with head and neck pain. Australian Endodontic Journal, 29 (3), 138-142. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4477.2003.tb00540.x
Paungmali, A., O'Leary, S., Souvlis, T. and Vicenzino, B. (2003). Hypoalgesic and sympathoexcitatory effects of mobilization with movement for lateral epicondylalgia. Physical Therapy, 83 (4), 374-383. doi: 10.1093/ptj/83.4.374
O'Leary, S., Carroll, M., Mellor, R., Scott, A. and Vicenzino, B. (2002). The effect of soft tissue deloading tape on thoracic spine pressure pain thresholds in asymptomatic subjects. Manual Therapy, 7 (3), 150-153. doi: 10.1054/math.2002.0459
Conference Papers
Bontrup, Carolin, Johnston, Venerina, O'Leary, Shaun and Way, Kirsten (2022). Exploring barriers and enablers of work ability among older workers – a qualitative approach. 33rd International Congress on Occupational Health 2022 (ICOH 2022), Online, 6–10 February 2022. Incheon, Republic of Korea: Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute. doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.12.1049
Collins, N.J., Raymer, M., Smith, M.D., O'Leary, S.P., Maclachlan, L.R., Cottrell, M.A., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Comans, T.A., Kemp, J.L., Barton, C.J., Lee, D., McCaskill, S. and Hislop, A. (2021). Implementation of good life with osteoarthritis in Denmark (GLA:D®) is feasible in Australian tertiary public hospital facilities. 2021 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Online, 29 April-1 May 2021. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.05.047
Collins, N. J., Cottrell, M. A., Raymer, M., Smith, M. D., O'Leary, S. P., Maclachlan, L. R., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Comans, T. A., Kemp, J. L., Barton, C. J., Lee, D., McCaskill, S. and Hislop, A. (2021). Service providers perceptions of factors influencing the implementation of GLA:D® into australian public tertiary facilities: a qualitative study. 2021 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Online, 29 April-1 May 2021. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.05.048
O'Leary, S., Loraas Fagermoen, C., Hasegawa H., Slettevold Thorsen, A.S. and Van Wyk, L. (2017). Differential strength and endurance of the cervical muscles: implications for rehabilitation. International Society of Biomechanics Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 27 July 2017.
O'Leary, Shaun (2017). Skills required of allied health professionals to facilitate patients’ health service utilisation. CAHRLI Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 6 June 2017.
O'Leary, Shaun (2017). Masterclass: A layered approach to evaluation and training of cervical motor function.. Catelan Manual Therapy Association, Barcelona, Spain, 20 May 2017.
O'Leary, Shaun (2017). What is the best exercise for neck pain?. Catelan Manual Therapy Association, Barcelona, Spain, 20 May 2017.
Gane, E., Michaleff, Z., Jaber, K., Hatton, A., McPhail, S. and O’Leary, S. (2015). Prevalence and incidence of shoulder and neck dysfunction after neck dissection: a systematic review. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, 1-4 May 2015. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3217
O'Leary, Shaun (2015). Challenges in the evaluation of muscle function and implications for the management of neck pain. Australian Physiotherapy Association – Hunter Valley Chapter, Newcastle, Australia, 10 July 2015.
O'Leary, Shaun (2014). Sensorimotor evaluation and training for cervical spine disorders (Workshop). Norwegian Sports Medicine Association Conference, Tromso, Norway, 7-9 November 2014.
O'Leary, Shaun (2014). Assessment of motor function and prescription of therapeutic exercise in mechanical neck pain. Norwegian Sports Medicine Association Conference, Tromso, Norway, 7-9 November 2014.
O'Leary, Shaun (2014). How to build collaborative research partnerships as a clinician?. 23rd Annual Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Healthcare Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 16 October 2014.
O'Leary, Shaun (2014). Traumatic and idiopathic neck pain disorders – How are they different and do they require different management strategies?. Norwegian Sports Medicine Association Conference, Tromso, Norway, 7-9 November 2014.
O'Leary, Shaun (2014). Low load versus high load exercise for the neck - Navigating the training continuum in neck rehabilitation. Norwegian Sports Medicine Association Conference, Tromso, Norway, 7-9 November 2014.
O'Leary, Shaun (2014). Dizziness in a golfer with neck pain – A case report. Norwegian Sports Medicine Association Conference, Tromso, Norway, 7-9 November 2014.
O'Leary, Shaun (2014). Not all spines are the same! The need for an individualised approach to prescribing exercise for golfers with and without spinal pain. Golf Science: A World Scientific Congress of Golf, Gold Coast, Australia, 5-7 September 2014.
O'Leary, Shaun, Cagnie, Barbara and Elliott, Jim (2012). How can conventional and advanced MRI applications guide exercise prescription for neck pain?. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, United States, 8-11 February 2012.
O'Leary, Shaun, Falla, Deborah and Jull, Gwendolen (2012). The relationship between muscle activity and clinical features in patients with chronic neck pain. ISEK Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 19-23 July 2012.
O'Leary, Shaun, Cagnie, Barbara, Reeve, A, Jull, Gwendolen and Elliott, Jim (2012). Altered activity of the extensor muscles in chronic mechanical neck pain. ISEK Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 19-23 July 2012.
O'Leary, Shaun and Elliott, Jim (2012). A practical and informed approach to exercise prescription for neck pain. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, United States, 7-8 February 2012.
O'Leary, Shaun (2010). Studies of the posterior neck muscles and implications for management of neck pain. Brazilian Congress of Manipulative and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (COBRAFIMM), Curitiba, Brazil, 21-23 October 2010.
O'Leary, Shaun, McCarthy, Christopher and Gibbons, Sean (2010). The stiff, the sloppy, and the unhappy. Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) Study Day, London, United Kingdom, 25 September 2010.
O'Leary, Shaun (2010). Keep your chin up! Studies of the posterior neck muscles and implications for management of neck pain. Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) Study Day, London, United Kingdom, 25 September 2010.
O'Leary, S., Falla, D., Elliott, J. M. and Jull, G. (2009). Muscle dysfunction in cervical spine pain: Implications for assessment and management. Alexandria, Va., United States of America: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section (JOSPT). doi: 10.2519/jospt.2009.2872
O'Leary, S., Belousova, E., Jull, G. and Johnson, Vanessa (2009). Altered Behaviour of the Trapezius Muscle in Chronic Neck Pain. APA Conference Week 2009, Sydney Convention Centre, Australia, 1–5 October 2009. Melbourne: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
O'Leary, Shaun Patrick, Ytre-Hauge, T. J., Ytre-Hauge, T. J., Holm, S. R., Naess, K., Dalland, L. N. and Jull, G. (2009). How reliable are physiotherapists' observations of scapular orientation?. APA Conference Week 2009, Sydney Convention Centre, Australia, 1–5 October 2009. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Physiotherapy Association.
O'Leary, Shaun, Jull, Gwendolen, Kim, Mewah, Uthaikhup, S. and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). Changes in pain, disability, and motor performance in response to three common modes of cervical training. IFOMT, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3-5 July 2008.
O'Leary, Shaun, Falla, Deborah, Jull, Gwendolen and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). Specificity in tests of cervical flexor muscle performance. IFOMT, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3-5 July 2008.
O'Leary, S., Jull, G., Kim, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2008). Changes in pain, disability, and motor performance in response to three common modes of cervical training IFOMT, Rotterdam, 2008. International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT 2008), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 8-13 June 2008.
O'Leary, Shaun, Falla, Deborah, Jull, Gwendolen and Vicenzino, Bill (2007). Specificity in tests of cervical flexor muscle performance. Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA), Brisbane, Australia, 28 November 2007.
Falla, D., Hodges, P., Jull, G., O'Leary, S. and Vicenzino, B. (2007). Specific therapeutic exercise of the cervical spine induces immediate local hypoalgesia. 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Pain Society, Adelaide, Australia, 2-5th April, 2007.
Jull, G., Kim, M., O'Leary, S. and Vicenzino, B. (2005). Neck Pain Sufferers Demonstrate Cranio-Cervical Flexor Muscle Impairment at Maximal, Moderate, and Low Intensities of Muscle Contraction. 3rd World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), Sao Paulo, Brazil, 10th-15th April 2005.
Falla, D., O'Leary, S., Fagan, A. and Jull, G. (2005). Recruitment of the deep cervical flexor muscles during a postural correction exercise performed in sitting. 3rd World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), Sao Paulo, Brazil, 10th-15th Apr 2005.
O'Leary, Shaun (2005). Specificity in assessing and retraining neck muscles. Sports Medicine Conference: New Zealand Sports Medicine Association, Auckland, New Zealand, 11 June 2005.
Kippers, V., O'Leary, S. and Watts, M. (2005). Student-produced powerpoint presentations as part of assessment in postgraduate courses. Faculty of Health Sciences Teaching and Learning Conference on Assessment, The College Playhouse, Women's College, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, 31 October 2005. St. Lucia, Qld.: Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Queensland.
Bennell, K., Constantinou, M., Jull, G., O'Leary, S., Teys, P. and Vicenzino, B. (2003). Measuring change after ankle sprain: Responsiveness to change of a battery of outcome measures. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia - 13th Biennial Conference, Sydney, Australia, 27-30th November 2003.
Paungmali, A., O'Leary, S. P., Souvlis, T. and Vicenzino, B. G. T. (2002). The influence of naloxone on the initial hypoalgesic effect of mulligan's mobilisation with movement treatment. 10th World Conference on Pain, San Diego, California, 17th - 22nd August, 2002. Seattle, USA: IASP Press.
O'Leary, S. P., Paungmali, A., Souvlis, T., Jull, G. A. and Vicenzino, B. G. T. (2002). Mechanisms of analgesia induced by low load exercise in cervicogenic neck and head pain: A single study. VIIth International Physiotherapy Congress, Sydney, Australia, 25-28 May, 2002.
Paungmali, A., O'Leary, S. P., Souvlis, T. and Vicenzino, B. G. T. (2002). Initial hypoalgesic effect of a mobilisation with movement treatment for lateral epicondylalgia is not naloxone-reversible. The Queensland of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010, Prince Charles Hospital, 19th October, 2002. Brisbane, Australia: Australian National Action Network.
Vicenzino, B. G. T., O'Leary, S. P., Constantinou, M., Teys, P., Bennell, K. L. and Jull, G. A. (2002). Reliability and responsiveness to change of a battery of ankle outcome measures in ankel sprains: A preliminary study. Sports Medicine Australia 2002 Queensland State Conference, Coolum, Queensland, 22-24 March, 2002. Brisbane: Sports Medicine Australia (Queensland).
Paungmali, A., O'Leary, S., Souvlis, T. and Vicenzino, B. G. T. (2001). Initial hypoalgesic and sympathoexcitatory effects following mobilisation with movement treatment of chronic lateral epicondylalgia. More than Skin Deep, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, 21-24 November, 2001. Adelaide: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia.
Thesis
O'Leary, Shaun Patrick (2005). Development of a new method of measurement of cranio-cervical flexor muscle performance. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.638