Dr Anna Hatton
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Affiliate of Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research & Centre Director of Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research
Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research
+61 7 336 54590
Researcher biography
Dr Anna Hatton is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Originally from the UK, she was awarded both her BSc(Hons) in Physiotherapy and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from Teesside University (Middlesbrough, UK). Dr Hatton's main research interests include the development and evaluation of novel footwear devices to enhance balance, mobility, foot sensory perception, and physical activity, in healthy and disease populations.
To date, Dr Hatton has attracted over $1.7 million research funding from major bodies including the British Geriatrics Society, Diabetes Australia, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, and National Health and Medical Research Council. In 2010, she undertook a prestigious Australian Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Baroness Robson Travel Scholarship (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK), within the 'Falls and Balance Research Group' at Neuroscience Research Australia (Sydney), under the mentorship of Professor Stephen Lord. In 2016, Dr Hatton received a high profile 'Young Tall Poppy Science Award' from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science, in recognition of her research excellence and novel work into plantar sensory stimulation.
Dr Hatton is Co-Director of the UQ Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research, an Associate Editor for Gait & Posture, and (elected) Secretary for the Executive Committee of the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society.
Book Chapters
Hatton, Anna Lucy and Rome, Keith (2013). Postural stability measurement: implications for footwear interventions. The science of footwear. (pp. 513-534) edited by Ravindra S. Goonetilleke. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.
Hatton, Anna Lucy and Rome, Keith (2012). Postural stability measurement: implications for footwear interventions. The science of footwear. (pp. 513-533) edited by Ravindra S. Goonetilleke. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b13021
Hatton, A. L. and Rome, K. (2012). Feet. Oxford Desk Reference Geriatric Medicine. (pp. 244-245) edited by Margot Gosney, Adam Harper and Simon Conroy. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
Journal Articles
Hatton, Anna L., Chatfield, Mark D., Cattagni, Thomas and Vicenzino, Bill (2024). The effects of vibrating shoe insoles on standing balance, walking, and ankle-foot muscle activity in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Gait and Posture, 111, 8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.04.008
Hatton, Anna L., Chatfield, Mark D., Gane, Elise M., Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cattagni, Thomas, Burns, Joshua, Paton, Joanne, Rome, Keith and Kerr, Graham (2024). The effects of wearing textured versus smooth shoe insoles for 4-weeks in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomised controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2360658
Teng, Bernadine, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hatton, Anna L., Khan, Asaduzzaman and Brauer, Sandra G. (2023). Predictors of real‐world adherence to prescribed home exercise in older patients with a risk of falling: a prospective observational study. Aging Medicine, 6 (4), 361-369. doi: 10.1002/agm2.12270
Williams, Katrina and Hatton, Anna (2023). Clinimetrics: Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12 (MSWS-12). Journal of Physiotherapy, 69 (4), 275-275. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.08.004
Hatton, Anna L., Williams, Katrina, Chatfield, Mark D., Hurn, Sheree, Maharaj, Jayishni N., Gane, Elise M., Cattagni, Thomas, Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Kerr, Graham and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Effects of wearing textured versus smooth shoe insoles for 12 weeks on gait, foot sensation and patient-reported outcomes, in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial. Brain Impairment, 24 (2) PII S144396462200033X, 1-20. doi: 10.1017/brimp.2022.33
Hatton, Anna L., Williams, Katrina, Chatfield, Mark D., Hurn, Sheree E., Maharaj, Jayishni N., Gane, Elise M., Cattagni, Thomas, Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Kerr, Graham and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Immediate effects of wearing textured versus smooth insoles on standing balance and spatiotemporal gait patterns when walking over even and uneven surfaces in people with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45 (20), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2122600
Teng, Bernadine, Rosbergen, Ingrid C. M., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hatton, Anna and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Barriers to and facilitators of adherence to prescribed home exercise in older adults at risk of falling in singapore: a qualitative study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 31 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0192
Teng, Bernadine, Rosbergen, Ingrid C. M., Gomersall, Sjaan, Hatton, Anna and Brauer, Sandra G. (2021). Physiotherapists’ experiences and views of older peoples’ exercise adherence with respect to falls prevention in Singapore: a qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (19), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1938705
Hatton, Anna L., Haslam, Catherine, Bell, Sarah, Langley, Joe, Woolrych, Ryan, Cory, Corrina, Brownjohn, James M. W. and Goodwin, Victoria A. (2020). Innovative solutions to enhance safe and green environments for ageing well using co-design through patient and public involvement. Research Involvement and Engagement, 6 (1) 45, 45. doi: 10.1186/s40900-020-00223-4
Wallace, Sarah J., Mathew, Akhila, Mandrusiak, Allison and Hatton, Anna (2020). A single, early aged care experience improves speech-language pathology students’ attitudes towards older people, communication confidence, and career aspirations in aged care. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2020.1779346
Teng, Bernadine, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hatton, Anna and Brauer, Sandra G. (2020). Combined group and home exercise programmes in community‐dwelling falls‐risk older adults: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Physiotherapy Research International, 25 (3) pri.1839, e1839. doi: 10.1002/pri.1839
Hatton, Anna L., Gane, Elise M., Maharaj, Jayishni N., Burns, Joshua, Paton, Joanne, Kerr, Graham and Rome, Keith (2019). Textured shoe insoles to improve balance performance in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 9 (7) 026240, e026240. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026240
Kenny, Ryan P. W., Eaves, Daniel L., Martin, Denis, Hatton, Anna L. and Dixon, John (2019). The effects of textured insoles on quiet standing balance in four stance types with and without vision. BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, 11 (1) 5, 5. doi: 10.1186/s13102-019-0117-9
Hatton, Anna Lucy and Rome, Keith (2019). Falls, footwear, and podiatric interventions in older adults. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 35 (2), 161-171. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2018.12.001
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
Picorelli, Alexandra M.A., Hatton, Anna L., Gane, Elise M. and Smith, Michelle D. (2018). Balance performance in older adults with hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Gait & Posture, 65, 89-99. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.07.001
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
Vance, Esther, Farlie, Melanie K., Kool, Bridget, Tiedemann, Anne, Hatton, Anna L., Sherrington, Catherine and Sturnieks, Daina L. (2018). Health professional student education related to the prevention of falls in older people: a survey of universities in Australia and New Zealand. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 37 (3), E116-E119. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12543
Hatton, Anna Lucy and Mandrusiak, Allison (2018). A Single Clinical Experience in a Nursing Home Improves Physiotherapy Students' Attitudes Towards, and Confidence to Communicate With, Older People. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 36 (2-3), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/02703181.2018.1449164
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
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
Hatton, Anna L., Crossley, Kay M., Clark, Ross A., Whitehead, Timothy S., Morris, Hayden G. and Culvenor, Adam G. (2017). Between-leg differences in challenging single-limb balance performance one year following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Gait and Posture, 52, 22-25. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.11.013
Paton, Joanne, Hatton, Anna L., Rome, Keith and Kent, Bridie (2016). Effects of foot and ankle devices on balance, gait and falls in adults with sensory perception loss: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14 (12), 127-162. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003229
Hatton, Anna L., Hug, François, Chen, Sarah H., Reid, Christine, Sorensen, Nicole A. and Tucker, Kylie (2016). The effects of acute experimental hip muscle pain on dynamic single-limb balance performance in healthy middle-aged adults. Gait and Posture, 50, 201-206. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.09.007
Hatton, Anna L., Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Brauer, Sandra G., Williams, Katrina and Kerr, Graham (2016). The effects of prolonged wear of textured shoe insoles on gait, foot sensation and proprioception in people with multiple sclerosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 17 (208) 208, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s13063-016-1337-x
Gullo, Hannah L., Hatton, Anna L., Bennett, Sally, Fleming, Jennifer and Shum, David H. K. (2016). Habitual and low-intensity physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis. Brain Impairment, 17 (1), 77-86. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2016.9
Hatton, Anna L., Hug, François, Brown, Brooke C. M., Green, Leon P., Hughes, Jacob R., King, Jarrad, Orgar, Emma J., Surman, Kate and Vicenzino, Bill (2015). A study of the immediate effects of glycerine-filled insoles, contoured prefabricated orthoses and flat insoles on single-leg balance, gait patterns and perceived comfort in healthy adults. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8 (1) 47, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s13047-015-0107-4
Hatton, Anna L., Crossley, Kay M., Hug, Francois, Bouma, James, Ha, Bonnie, Spaulding, Kara L. and Tucker, Kylie (2015). Acute experimental hip muscle pain alters single-leg squat balance in healthy young adults. Gait and Posture, 41 (4), 871-876. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.02.013
Kemp, Joanne L., MacDonald, David, Collins, Natalie J., Hatton, Anna L. and Crossley, Kay M. (2014). Hip Arthroscopy in the Setting of Hip Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review of Outcomes and Progression to Hip Arthroplasty. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 473 (3), 1055-1073. doi: 10.1007/s11999-014-3943-9
Hatton, Anna L., Kemp, Joanne L., Brauer, Sandra G., Clark, Ross A. and Crossley, Kay M. (2014). Impairment of dynamic single-leg balance performance in individuals with hip chondropathy. Arthritis Care and Research, 66 (5), 709-716. doi: 10.1002/acr.22193
Forghany, Saeed, Nester, Christopher J., Richards, Barry, Hatton, Anna Lucy and Liu, Anmin (2014). Rollover footwear affects lower limb biomechanics during walking. Gait and Posture, 39 (1), 205-212. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.07.009
Hatton, Anna L., Sturnieks, Daina L., Lord, Stephen R., Lo, Joanne C. M., Menz, Hylton B. and Menant, Jasmine C. (2013). Effects of non-slip socks on gait patterns of older people when walking over a slippery surface. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 103 (6), 471-479. doi: 10.7547/1030471
Hatton, Anna L., Rome, Keith, Dixon, John, Martin, Denis J. and McKeon, Patrick O. (2013). Footwear interventions: a critical review of their sensory and mechanical effects on balance performance and gait in older adults. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 103 (6), 516-533. doi: 10.7547/1030516
Dixon, J., Hatton, A. L., Robinson, J., Gamesby-Iyayi, H., Hodgson, D., Rome, K., Warnett, R. and Martin, D. (2013). Effect of textured insoles on balance and gait in people with multiple sclerosis: an exploratory trial. Physiotherapy, In Press, Corrected Proof (2), 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2013.06.003
McPhail, Steven M., Bagraith, Karl S., Schippers, Mandy, Wells, Paula J. and Hatton, Anna (2012). Use of condition specific patient reported outcome measures in clinical trials among patients with wrist osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Advances in Orthopedics, 2012 ARTN 273421. doi: 10.1155/2012/273421
Hatton, Anna L., Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Newton, Julia L. and Martin, Denis J. (2012). Altering gait by way of stimulation of the plantar surface of the foot: The immediate effect of wearing textured insoles in older fallers. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5 (1) 11, 11.1-11.13. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-5-11
Hatton, Anna L., Menant, Jasmine C., Lord, Stephen R., Lo, Joanne C. M. and Sturnieks, Daina L. (2012). The effect of lower limb muscle fatigue on obstacle negotiation during walking in older adults. Gait and Posture, 37 (4), 506-510. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.09.004
Hashmi, Farina, Richards, Barry S., Forghany, Saeed, Hatton, Anna L. and Nester, Christopher J. (2012). The formation of friction blisters on the foot: the development of a laboratory-based blister creation model. Skin Research and Technology, 19 (1), e479-e489. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0846.2012.00669.x
Hatton, Anna Lucy, Dixon, John, Rome, Keith and Martin, Denis (2011). Standing on textured surfaces: effects on standing balance in healthy older adults. Age and Ageing, 40 (3) afr026, 363-368. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afr026
Hatton, Anna Lucy, Dixon, John, Martin, Denis and Rome, Keith (2009). The effect of textured surfaces on postural stability and lower limb muscle activity. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19 (5), 957-964. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2008.04.012
Hatton, Anna Lucy, Dixon, John, Rome, Keith and Martin, Denis (2008). Effect of foot orthoses on lower limb muscle activation: A critical review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 13 (4), 280-293. doi: 10.1179/174328808X252037
Conference Papers
Gullo, Hannah, Fleming, Jennifer, Hatton, Anna, Tweedy, Sean and Pakenham, Kenneth (2019). Smartwatch training improves cognitive function and confidence in technology use for people with multiple sclerosis. Occupational Therapy Australia's 28th National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 10-12 July 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
Goodwin, V. A. and Hatton, A. (2019). Ageing well: developing innovation through co-design. British Geriatrics Society Communications to the Spring Meeting, Cardiff, Wales, 10-12 April 2019. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afz063.08
Baron, Y., Hatton, A., Robinson, J., Hodgson, D., McKeon, P., Rome, K., Martin, D. and Dixon, J. (2016). Participant perception of the effect of textured insoles on balance and gait in people with multiple sclerosis. 4th European Congress of the ER-WCPT on Physiotherapy Education, Practice, Research and Management, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 11-12 November 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.10.381
Baron, Y.J., Hatton, A., Robinson, J., Hodgson, D., McKeon, P., Rome, K., Martin, D. and Dixon, J. (2016). Long-term effect of textured insoles on gait and balance in people with multiple sclerosis: an exploratory randomised controlled trial. 4th European Congress of the European Region of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (ER-WCPT) , Liverpool, United Kingdom, 11-12 November 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.10.379
Hatton, Anna L., Stableford, Kyla, Hug, Francois, Crossley, Kay M. and Collins, Natalie J. (2016). Static single-leg standing balance deficits and associated factors in adults with patellofemoral pain. International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester, UK, 2-4 September 2015. London, United Kingdom: B M J Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096442.8
Hatton, A., Hug, F., Brown, B., Green, L., Hughes, J., King, J., Orgar, E., Surman, K. and Vicenzino, B. (2016). Effect of glycerine-filled insoles, orthoses and flat insoles on balance, gait patterns and comfort. Foot International 2016 Congress, Berlin, Germany, 23-25 June 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2016.05.162
Hatton, A., Dixon, J., Rome, K., Brauer, S., Williams, K. and Kerr, G. (2016). Do textured insoles alter gait, foot sensation & proprioception in people with multiple sclerosis?. Foot International 2016 Congress, Berlin, Germany, 23-25 June 2016. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2016.05.280
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
Baron, Y. J., Robinson, J., Gamesby-Iyayi, H., Hodgson, D., Hatton, A., Warnett, R., Rome, K., Dixon, J. and Martin, D. (2014). Perceptions of people with multiple sclerosis on the effect and comfort of two different textured insoles: a qualitative study. 33rd Scientific Meeting of the Physiotherapy Research Society conference , Norwich, United kingdom, May 2014. London, United Kingdom: MA Healthcare . doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.sup7.s2a
Kemp, J. L., MacDonald, D., Collins, N. J., Hatton, A. L. and Crossley, K. M. (2014). Hip Arthroscopy for Hip Osteoarthritis: a Systematic Review of Outcomes and Factors Influencing Outcomes. World Congress of the Osteoarthritis-Research-Society-International (OARSI), Paris, France, 24 - 27 April 2014. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier Ltd. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.344
Hatton, A. L., Kemp, J. L., Brauer, S. G., Clark, R. A. and Crossley, K. M. (2013). Dynamic single-leg balance performance is impaired in individuals with hip chondropathy. World Congress of the Osteoarthritis-Research-Society-International (OARSI), Philadelphia Pa, Apr 18-21, 2013. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier Ltd. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.02.112
Forghany, Saeed, Nester, Christopher, Richards, Barry and Hatton, Anna L. (2012). Effect of rollover footwear on metabolic cost of ambulation, lower limb kinematics, kinetics, and EMG related muscle activity during walking. 3rd Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community, Sydney, Australia, 11-13 April 2012. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-5-S1-O4
Hatton, Anna L., Dixon, John, Rome, Keith, Newton, Julia L. and Martin, Denis J. (2012). Altering gait by way of stimulation of the plantar surface of the foot: the immediate effect of wearing textured insoles in older fallers. 3rd Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community, Sydney, Australia, 11-13 April 2012. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-5-S1-O21
Dixon, J., Gamesby, H., Robinson, J., Hodgson, D., Hatton, A.L., Warnett, R., Rome, K. and Martin, D. (2011). Immediate effects of textured insoles on postural stability in people with Multiple Sclerosis. World Confederation for Physical Therapy 16th International Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 20 - 23 June 2011. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
Hatton, A. L., Dixon, J., Rome, K. and Martin, D. (2009). The effect of textured surfaces on postural stability and lower limb muscle activity in healthy older adults. Communication to the British Geriatrics Society: Autumn Scientific Meeting, Birmingham, UK, 12th-14th November 2008. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afp079
Hatton, A. L., Dixon, J., Rome, K., Martin, D. and Hodgson, D. (2008). Do Textured Surfaces Affect Postural Stability And Lower Limb Muscle Activity In Young Asymptomatic Adults?. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 55th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 28 - 31 May 2008. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000321972.07774.75