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Contact Details

Phone
+64 3 479 5655
Email
david.baxter@otago.ac.nz
Position
Professor, Co-Director Ageing Well National Science Challenge; Dean, Graduate Research School
Qualifications
BSc(Hons) DPhil MBA FCSP
Research summary
Musculoskeletal pain / men’s health / laser medicine
Teaching
  • PhD supervision / medical devices / acupuncture / management
  • PHTY610 Research Methods

Research

Rehabilitation; musculoskeletal pain; low back pain; complementary and alternative medicine; physical activity and health; men’s health; laser therapy; photobiomodulation.

Current research interests:

Additional details

Appointments

  • Deputy Chair, Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
  • Member, Australian Physiotherapy Council Accreditation Committee

Memberships

  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (Fellow)
  • Royal Academy of Medicine In Ireland (Fellow)
  • International Academy for Laser Medicine and Surgery (Fellow)
  • Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (UK), Honorary Life Member
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (Fellow)
  • Physiotherapy New Zealand
  • Global Alliance on Men’s Health
  • International Phototherapy Association (Former President)

Editorial board memberships

  • Physical Therapy Reviews (Editor-in-Chief)
  • Photomedicine and Laser Surgery
  • Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
  • Laser Therapy
  • New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
  • Physiotherapy Practice and Research

PhD students

Publications

Tan, H., Tumilty, S., Chapple, C., Liu, L., Othman, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2023). Acupoints sensitization in people with and without chronic low back pain: A matched-sample cross-sectional study. Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 31(1), 137-146. doi: 10.3233/BMR-210297

Xiao, H., Doolan-Noble, F., White, A., Lu, W., Liu, L., & Baxter, D. (2023). Intersectional perspective on factors influencing healthy ageing amongst older New Zealand men: An exploratory mixed methods study. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/15586898231213131

Emerson, A. J., Einhorn, L., Groover, M., Naze, G., & Baxter, G. D. (2023). Clinical conversations in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in vulnerable patient populations: A meta-ethnography. Disability & Rehabilitation, 45(21), 3409-3434. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2130447

Da Silva, K., Baxter, G. D., & Calder, A. (2023). Views of men with Parkinson’s Disease regarding physical activity health messaging. Disability & Health Journal, 16, 101370. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101370

Chapple, C. M., McKenna, C., Hill, J., Ellis, R., Reid, D., Mani, R., Tumilty, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2022). Physiotherapists' perceptions of implementing STarT Back in New Zealand: A thematic analysis of focus group data. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3), 106-116. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.02

Baxter, D., Bazin, S., Diffy, B., Docker, M., Dyson, M., Kitchen, S., … Watson, T. (2006). 2006 Guidance for the clinical use of electrophysical agents. London: UK: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, 50p.

Authored Book - Other

Baxter, G. D., & Watson, T. (2021). Laser/photobiomodulation. In T. Watson & E. Nussbaum (Eds.), Electrophysical agents: Evidence-based practice. (13th ed.) (pp. 189-207). Elsevier.

Chapter in Book - Research

Basford, J. R., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). The physical agents. In W. R. Frontera (Ed.), DeLisa's physical medicine and rehabilitation: Principles and practice. (6th ed.) (pp. 1163-1178). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Chapter in Book - Research

Baxter, G. D., & Basford, J. R. (2016). Overview of other electrophysical agents including thermal modalities. In K. A. Sluka (Ed.), Mechanisms and management of pain for the physical therapist. (2nd ed.) (pp. 225-236). Philadelphia, PA: IASP Press.

Chapter in Book - Research

Baxter, G. D., & McDonough, S. M. (2016). Laser acupuncture. In J. Filshie, A. White & M. Cummings (Eds.), Medical acupuncture: A Western scientific approach. (pp. 269-277). Edinburgh, UK: Elsevier.

Chapter in Book - Research

Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Translational approach to treating diabetes using acupuncture or electroacupuncture. In J. D. Adams, Jr & E. J. Lien (Eds.), Traditional Chinese medicine: Scientific basis for its use. (pp. 313-338). Cambridge, UK: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/9781849737852-00313

Chapter in Book - Research

Baxter, G. D., & Basford, J. R. (2009). Overview of other electrophysical and thermal agents. In K. A. Sluka (Ed.), Mechanisms and management of pain for the physical therapist. (pp. 191-204). Seattle, WA: IASP Press.

Chapter in Book - Research

Baxter, D., & Nall, C. (2009). Current trends in physiotherapy practice. In J. Higgs, M. Smith, G. Webb, M. Skinner & A. Croker (Eds.), Contexts of physiotherapy practice. (pp. 20-32). Sydney, Australia: Churchill Livingstone.

Chapter in Book - Other

Webb, G., Skinner, M., Jones, S., Vicenzino, B., Nall, C., & Baxter, D. (2009). Physiotherapy in the 21st century. In J. Higgs, M. Smith, G. Webb, M. Skinner & A. Croker (Eds.), Contexts of physiotherapy practice. (pp. 3-19). Sydney, Australia: Churchill Livingstone.

Chapter in Book - Other

Baxter, G. D. (2008). Low-intensity laser therapy. In T. Watson (Ed.), Electrotherapy: Evidence-based practice. (12th ed.) (pp. 161-177). Edinburgh, Scotland: Churchhill Livingstone.

Chapter in Book - Other

Baxter, G. D., & McDonough, S. M. (2007). Principles of electrotherapy in veterinary physiotherapy. In C. McGowan, L. Goff & N. Stubbs (Eds.), Animal physiotherapy: Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of animals. (pp. 177-186). Ames, Iowa: Blackwell.

Chapter in Book - Other

Da Silva, K., Baxter, G. D., & Calder, A. (2023). Views of men with Parkinson’s Disease regarding physical activity health messaging. Disability & Health Journal, 16, 101370. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101370

Journal - Research Article

Emerson, A. J., Einhorn, L., Groover, M., Naze, G., & Baxter, G. D. (2023). Clinical conversations in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in vulnerable patient populations: A meta-ethnography. Disability & Rehabilitation, 45(21), 3409-3434. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2130447

Journal - Research Article

Tan, H., Tumilty, S., Chapple, C., Liu, L., Othman, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2023). Acupoints sensitization in people with and without chronic low back pain: A matched-sample cross-sectional study. Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 31(1), 137-146. doi: 10.3233/BMR-210297

Journal - Research Article

Xiao, H., Doolan-Noble, F., White, A., Lu, W., Liu, L., & Baxter, D. (2023). Intersectional perspective on factors influencing healthy ageing amongst older New Zealand men: An exploratory mixed methods study. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/15586898231213131

Journal - Research Article

Chapple, C. M., McKenna, C., Hill, J., Ellis, R., Reid, D., Mani, R., Tumilty, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2022). Physiotherapists' perceptions of implementing STarT Back in New Zealand: A thematic analysis of focus group data. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3), 106-116. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.02

Journal - Research Article

Emerson, A. J., Chandler, L. E., Oxendine, R. H., Huff, C. M., Harris, G. M., Baxter, G. D., & Wonsetler Jones, E. C. (2022). Systematic review of clinical decision-makers’ attitudes, beliefs, and biases that contribute to a marginalized process of care in persistent musculoskeletal pain. Part II: Case vignettes. Physical Therapy Reviews, 27(2), 135-150. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2021.2000289

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Emerson, A. J., Oxendine, R. H., Chandler, L. E., Huff, C. M., Harris, G. M., Baxter, G. D., & Wonsetler Jones, E. C. (2022). Patient and provider attitudes, beliefs, and biases that contribute to a marginalized process of care and outcomes in chronic musculoskeletal pain. A systematic review. Part I: Clinical care. Pain Medicine, 23(4), 655-668. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnab195

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Falling, C. L., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Siegel, C. A., Gearry, R. B., & Mani, R. (2022). Somatosensory assessments in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A cross-sectional study examining pain processing pathways and the role of multiple patient factors. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 34(5), 503-511. doi: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002354

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Bühler, M., Chapple, C. M., Stebbings, S., Pōtiki-Bryant, K., & Baxter, G. D. (2021). Impact of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A pragmatic qualitative study. Arthritis Care & Research, 73(3), 336-346. doi: 10.1002/acr.24124

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Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Gearry, R. B., & Mani, R. (2021). Criterion validity and discriminatory ability of the central sensitization inventory short form in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 21(3), 577-585. doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2021-0021

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Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Siegel, C. A., Gearry, R. B., Nijs, J., & Mani, R. (2021). Symptoms of central sensitization in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases: A case-control study examining the role of musculoskeletal pain and psychological factors. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 21(2). doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2020-0109

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Lang, A. E., Hendrick, P. A., Clay, L., Mondal, P., Trask, C. M., Bath, B., … Baxter, G. D., … Milosavljevic, S. (2021). A randomized controlled trial investigating effects of an individualized pedometer driven walking program on chronic low back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22, 206. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-04060-8

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Liu, L., Tang, Y., Baxter, G. D., Yin, H., & Tumilty, S. (2021). Complementary and alternative medicine : Practice, attitudes, and knowledge among healthcare professionals in New Zealand: An integrative review. BMC Complementary Medicine & Therapies, 21, 63. doi: 10.1186/s12906-021-03235-z

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Blankley, J., Ferreira Martins Garcia, V., McCurran, P., San Luis, E., Wang, C. Y., Calder, A., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). What do men want? A review of the barriers and motivators that engage older men in physical activity. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(5-6), 435-448. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1843351

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Emerson, A. J., Hegedus, T., Mani, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). Chronic musculoskeletal pain. Discordant management conversations: The influencing factor of polarized politics. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(1), 7-20. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2019.1701762

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Falling, C. L., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Gearry, R. B., & Mani, R. (2020). Central sensitization inventory mediates the relationship between inflammatory bowel disease activity and worse musculoskeletal pain experiences. Pain Practice, 20(1), 24-33. doi: 10.1111/papr.12821

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Hill, J., Bedford, J., Houston, D., Reid, D. A., Baxter, G. D., & Ellis, R. (2020). Exploring physiotherapists' use of clinical practice guidelines, screening, and stratification tools for people with low back pain in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 48(2), 59-69. doi: 10.15619/nzjp/48.2.02

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Hoeta, T., Baxter, G. D., Pōtiki Bryant, K. A., & Mani, R. (2020). Māori pain experiences and culturally valid pain assessment tools for Māori: A systematic narrative review. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 48(1), 37-50. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/48.1.05

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Lam, A. T. W., Perera, T. P., Quirante, K. B. A., Wilks, A., Ionas, A. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). E-athletes’ lifestyle behaviors, physical activity habits, and overall health and wellbeing: A systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(5-6), 449-461. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1843352

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Liu, L., Tan, H., Yu, S., Yin, H., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). The effectiveness of tai chi in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 28, 101078. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.101078

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Liu, L., Tarbotton, J., Martin, K., Haenga, T., Wu, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). Complementary and alternative medicine: A pilot survey of current clinical practice and attitudes of physiotherapists in the Otago region of New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 48(3), 127-137. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/48.3.04

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Abbott, J. H., Wilson, R., Pinto, D., Chapple, C. M., Wright, A. A., for the MOA Trial Team, including Robertson, M. C., Baxter, G. D., Theis, J.-C., Hansen, P., McKenzie, J. E., McNamara, D., Kidd, M., & Higgs, C. (2019). Incremental clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of providing supervised physiotherapy in addition to usual medical care in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: 2-year results of the MOA randomised controlled trial. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 27, 424-434. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.12.004

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Buhler, M., Chapple, C. M., Stebbings, S., Sangelaji, B., & Baxter, G. D. (2019). Effectiveness of splinting for pain and function in people with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 27, 547-559. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.09.012

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Doolan-Noble, F., Mehta, P., Waters, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2019). Supporting ageing well research: Findings from a research priority setting exercise. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 38, 136-143. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12615

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Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., & Mani, R. (2019). Central hypersensitivity: A model for persistent musculoskeletal pain in inflammatory bowel diseases. Medical Hypotheses, 129, 109243. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109243

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Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Gearry, R. B., & Mani, R. (2019). Musculoskeletal pain in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease reflects three distinct profiles. Clinical Journal of Pain, 35, 559-568. doi: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000698

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Intolo, P., Prasongsansuk, N., Srilabutr, P., Sittichoksakulchai, W., Khutok, K., & Baxter, D. G. (2019). Pain and muscle activity of neck, shoulder, upper back, and forearm during touch screen tablet use by children. Work, 64(1), 85-91. doi: 10.3233/wor-192971

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Intolo, P., Shalokhon, B., Wongwech, G., Wisiasut, P., Nanthavanji, S., & Baxter, D. G. (2019). Analysis of neck and shoulder postures, and muscle activities relative to perceived pain during laptop computer use at a low-height table, sofa and bed. Work, 63(3), 361-367. doi: 10.3233/wor-192942

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Kannan, P., Chapple, C. M., Miller, D., Claydon-Mueller, L., & Baxter, G. D. (2019). Effectiveness of a treadmill-based aerobic exercise intervention on pain, daily functioning, and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 81, 80-86. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2019.05.004

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Ramsey, C. A., Lamb, P., Kaur, M., Baxter, G. D., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2019). "How are running shoes assessed? A systematic review of characteristics and measurement tools used to describe running footwear". Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(14), 1617-1629. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1578449

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Alqarni, A. M., Manlapaz, D., Baxter, D., Tumilty, S., & Mani, R. (2018). Test procedures to assess somatosensory abnormalities in individuals with back pain: A systematic review of psychometric properties. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(3), 178-196. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1479212

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Alqarni, A., Manlapaz, D., Baxter, D., Tumilty, S., & Mani, R. (2018). Test procedures to assess somatosensory abnormalities in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review of psychometric properties. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(6), 301-316. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1512737

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Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Tumilty, S., Petrich, S., Chapple, C., Anders, J. J., on behalf of the Laser Lymphedema Trial Team. (2018). Low level laser therapy for the management of breast cancer-related lymphedema: A randomized controlled feasibility study. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 50(9), 924-932. doi: 10.1002/lsm.22947

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Krishnamurthy, I., Othman, R., Baxter, G. D., & Mani, R. (2018). Risk factors for the development of low back pain: An overview of systematic reviews of longitudinal studies. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(3), 162-177. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1468965

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Mehta, P., Claydon, L. S., Mani, R., Hendrick, P., Cook, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2018). Chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain: Psychometric properties of pain and physical function outcome measures. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(6), 317-329. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1517072

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Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Athens, J., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2018). Yoga for the management of pain and sleep in rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Care, 16(1), 39-47. doi: 10.1002/msc.1201

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Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Petrich, S., Gisselman, A. S., Chapple, C., Anders, J. J., & Tumilty, S. (2017). Low level laser therapy (Photobiomodulation therapy) for breast cancer-related lymphedema: A systematic review. BMC Cancer, 17, 833. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3852-x

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Liu, L., Skinner, M. A., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2017). Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled feasibility trial comparing treatment session numbers. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31(12), 1592-1603. doi: 10.1177/0269215517705690

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Mabire, L., Mani, R., Liu, L., Mulligan, H., & Baxter, D. (2017). The Influence of age, sex and body mass index on the effectiveness of brisk walking for obesity management in adults. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 14(5), 389-407. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2016-0064

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Darlow, B., Perry, M., Dean, S., Mathieson, F., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2016). Putting physical activity while experiencing low back pain in context: Balancing the risks and benefits. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 97(2), 245-251. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.09.020

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Gisselman, A. S., Baxter, G. D., Wright, A., Hegedus, E., & Tumilty, S. (2016). Musculoskeletal overuse injuries and heart rate variability: Is there a link? Medical Hypotheses, 87, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2015.12.003

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Hegedus, E. J., McDonough, S., Bleakley, C., Baxter, G. D., DePew, J. T., Bradbury, I., & Cook, C. (2016). Physical performance tests predict injury in National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes: A three-season prospective cohort study. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50, 1333-1337. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-094885

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Liu, L., Skinner, M. A., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2016). Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture and myofascial trigger needling: The same stimulation points? Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 26, 28-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.02.013

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Mehta, P., Claydon, L. S., Hendrick, P., Cook, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2016). Pain and physical functioning in neuropathic pain: A systematic review of psychometric properties of various outcome measures. Pain Practice, 16(4), 495-508. doi: 10.1111/papr.12293

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Shields, C., Baxter, D., & Mani, R. (2016). Psychosocial correlates of physical activity levels in individuals at risk of developing diabetes mellitus: A feasibility study. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 44(3), 157-165. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/44.3.05

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Tumilty, S., Mani, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2016). Photobiomodulation and eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial. Lasers in Medical Science, 31(1), 127-135. doi: 10.1007/s10103-015-1840-4

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Wassinger, C. A., Rich, D., Cameron, N., Clark, S., Davenport, S., Lingelbach, M., … Baxter, G. D. (2016). Cervical & thoracic manipulations: Acute effects upon pain pressure threshold and self-reported pain in experimentally induced shoulder pain. Manual Therapy, 21, 227-232. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.08.009

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Darlow, B., Dean, S., Perry, M., Mathieson, F., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2015). Easy to harm, hard to heal: Patient views about the back. Spine, 40(11), 842-850. doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000901

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Hegedus, E. J., McDonough, S., Bleakley, C., Cook, C. E., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Clinician-friendly lower extremity physical performance measures in athletes: A systematic review of measurement properties and correlation with injury, part 1: The tests for knee function including the hop tests. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49, 642-648. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-094094

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Law, D., McDonough, S., Bleakley, C., Baxter, G. D., & Tumilty, S. (2015). Laser acupuncture for treating musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies, 8(1), 2-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2014.06.015

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Liu, L., Skinner, M. A., McDonough, S. M., Taylor, K. G. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Does the dose of Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture in addition to usual care affect outcomes for adults with chronic low back pain? Protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility study. Physical Therapy Reviews, 20(5-6), 275-282. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2015.1107365

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Liu, L., Skinner, M., McDonough, S. M., Kannan, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). STRICTA: Is it time to do more? BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 15, 190. doi: 10.1186/s12906-015-0714-4

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Liu, L., Skinner, M., McDonough, S., Mabire, L., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Acupuncture for low back pain: An overview of systematic reviews. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2015, 328196. doi: 10.1155/2015/328196

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Mącznik, A. K., Ribeiro, D. C., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Online technology use in physiotherapy teaching and learning: A systematic review of effectiveness and users' perceptions. BMC Medical Education, 15, 160. doi: 10.1186/s12909-015-0429-8

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Mansi, S., Milosavljevic, S., Tumilty, S., Hendrick, P., Higgs, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Investigating the effect of a 3-month workplace-based pedometer-driven walking programme on health-related quality of life in meat processing workers: A feasibility study within a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 15, 410. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-1736-z

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Milosavljevic, S., Clay, L., Bath, B., Trask, C., Penz, E., Stewart, S., Hendrick, P., Baxter, G. D., … McDonough, S. M. (2015). Walking away from back pain: One step at a time: A community-based randomised controlled trial [Study protocol]. BMC Public Health, 15, 144. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-1496-9

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O'Connor, S. R., Tully, M. A., Ryan, B., Bleakley, C. M., Baxter, G. D., Bradley, J. M., & McDonough, S. M. (2015). Walking exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 96(4), 724-734.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.12.003

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O'Connor, S. R., Tully, M. A., Ryan, B., Bradley, J. M., Baxter, G. D., & McDonough, S. M. (2015). Failure of a numerical quality assessment scale to identify potential risk of bias in a systematic review: A comparison study. BMC Research Notes, 8, 224. doi: 10.1186/s13104-015-1181-1

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Perry, M., Hudson, S., Clode, N., Wright, K., & Baxter, D. (2015). What factors affect attendance at musculoskeletal physiotherapy outpatient services for patients from a high deprivation area in New Zealand? New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 43(2), 47-53. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/43.2.04

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Darlow, B., Dean, S., Perry, M., Mathieson, F., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2014). Acute low back pain management in general practice: Uncertainty and conflicting certainties. Family Practice, 31(6), 723-732. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmu051

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Darlow, B., Perry, M., Mathieson, F., Stanley, J., Melloh, M., Marsh, R., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2014). The development and exploratory analysis of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ). BMJ Open, 4(5), e005251. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005251

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Darlow, B., Perry, M., Stanley, J., Mathieson, F., Melloh, M., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2014). Cross-sectional survey of attitudes and beliefs about back pain in New Zealand. BMJ Open, 4(5), e004725. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004725

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Davies, C., Nitz, A. J., Mattacola, C. G., Kitzman, P., Howell, D., Viele, K., Baxter, D., & Brockopp, D. (2014). Practice patterns when treating patients with low back pain: A survey of physical therapists. Physiotherapy Theory & Practice, 30(6), 399-408. doi: 10.3109/09593985.2013.877547

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Mansi, S., Milosavljevic, S., Baxter, G. D., Tumilty, S., & Hendrick, P. (2014). A systematic review of studies using pedometers as an intervention for musculoskeletal diseases. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 15, 231. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-231

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Mehta, P., Claydon, L., Hendrick, P., Winser, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2014). Outcome measures in randomized-controlled trials of neuropathic pain conditions: A systematic review of systematic reviews and recommendations for practice. Clinical Journal of Pain, 31(2), 169-176. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000088

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Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2014). Defining a therapeutic window for laser irradiation (810 nm) applied to the inguinal region to ameliorate diabetes in diabetic mice. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 32(9), 500-504. doi: 10.1089/pho.2014.3745

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Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2014). Components and reporting of yoga interventions for musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(5), 909-919. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2014.08.007

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Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Sherman, K. J., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2014). Establishing key components of yoga interventions for musculoskeletal conditions: A Delphi survey. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 14(1), 196. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-196

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Abbott, J. H., Robertson, M. C., Chapple, C., Pinto, D., Wright, A. A., Leon de la Barra, S., Baxter, G. D., Theis, J.-C., Campbell, A. J., on behalf of the MOA Trial Team. (2013). Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: A randomized controlled trial. 1: Clinical effectiveness. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 21(4), 525-534. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2012.12.014

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Ahmed, O. H., Claydon, L. S., Ribeiro, D. C., Arumugam, A., Higgs, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Social media for physiotherapy clinics: Considerations in creating a Facebook page. Physical Therapy Reviews, 18(1), 43-48. doi: 10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000039

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Darlow, B., Dowell, A., Baxter, G. D., Mathieson, F., Perry, M., & Dean, S. (2013). The enduring impact of what clinicians say to people with low back pain. Annals of Family Medicine, 11(6), 527-534. doi: 10.1370/afm.1518

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Hendrick, P., Milosavljevic, S., Hale, L., Hurley, D. A., McDonough, S. M., Herbison, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Does a patient's physical activity predict recovery from an episode of acute low back pain? A prospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 14(1), 126. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-14-126

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McDonough, S. M., Tully, M. A., Boyd, A., O'Connor, S. R., Kerr, D. P., O'Neill, S. M., … Baxter, G. D., & Hurley, D. A. (2013). Pedometer-driven walking for chronic low back pain: A feasibility randomized controlled trial. Clinical Journal of Pain, 29(11), 972-981. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31827f9d81

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Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Testing infrared laser phototherapy (810 nm) to ameliorate diabetes: Irradiation on body parts of diabetic mice. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 45(4), 240-245. doi: 10.1002/lsm.22130

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Smith, C. M., Hale, L. A., Olson, K., Baxter, G. D., & Schneiders, A. G. (2013). Healthcare provider beliefs about exercise and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 50(5), 733-744. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2012.01.0012

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Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Yoga for functional ability, pain and psychosocial outcomes in musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Care, 11(4), 203-217. doi: 10.1002/msc.1042

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Bleakley, C., McDonough, S., Gardner, E., Baxter, G. D., Hopkins, J. T., & Davidson, G. W. (2012). Cold-water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2, CD008262. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008262.pub2

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Darlow, B., Fullen, B. M., Dean, S., Hurley, D. A., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2012). The association between health care professional attitudes and beliefs and the attitudes and beliefs, clinical management, and outcomes of patients with low back pain: A systematic review. European Journal of Pain, 16(1), 3-17. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2011.06.006

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Hefford, C., Abbott, J. H., Arnold, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). The Patient-Specific Functional Scale: Validity, reliability, and responsiveness in patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal problems. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 42(2), 56-65. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2012.3953

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Hunter, R. F., McDonough, S. M., Bradbury, I., Liddle, S. D., Walsh, D. M., Dhamija, S., … Baxter, G. D. (2012). Exercise and auricular acupuncture for chronic low-back pain: A feasibility randomized-controlled trial. Clinical Journal of Pain, 28(3), 259-267. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e3182274018

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Mulligan, H. F., Hale, L. A., Whitehead, L., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). Barriers to physical activity for people with long-term neurological conditions: A review study. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 29(3), 243-265.

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Mulligan, H., Whitehead, L. C., Hale, L. A., Baxter, G. D., & Thomas, D. (2012). Promoting physical activity for individuals with neurological disability: Indications for practice. Disability & Rehabilitation, 34(13), 1108-1113. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2011.631683

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Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). Electroacupuncture for control of blood glucose in diabetes: Literature review. Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies, 5(1), 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2011.11.018

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Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). Gene expression and release of growth factors during delayed wound healing: A review of studies in diabetic animals and possible combined laser phototherapy and growth factor treatment to enhance healing. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 30(11), 617-636. doi: 10.1089/pho.2012.3312

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Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). Laser photostimulation (660 nm) of wound healing in diabetic mice is not brought about by ameliorating diabetes. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 44(1), 26-29. doi: 10.1002/lsm.21133

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Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). Photodynamic modulation of wound healing: A review of human and animal studies. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 30(3), 118-148. doi: 10.1089/pho.2011.3142

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Smith, D. M., Smith, J. M., Baxter, G. D., & Spronken-Smith, R. (2012). The drive for legitimation of massage therapy in New Zealand. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 5(4), 21-29.

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Tumilty, S., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). Clinical effectiveness of low-level laser therapy as an adjunct to eccentric exercise for the treatment of Achilles' tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 93(5), 733-739. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.049

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Baxter, M. L., & Baxter, D. G. (2011). Anthropometric characteristics of feet of soldiers in the New Zealand Army. Military Medicine, 176(4), 438-445.

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