Dr Ally Calder
| Position | Lecturer |
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| Qualifications | BHSc (Physiotherapy) PGCertCT PhD |
| Research summary | Disability, men’s health, physical activity, accessibility, clinical education |
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Research
Ally has experience in participatory action research and mixed methods methodologies. As a physiotherapist and a researcher, Ally values a genuine collaborative participatory approach, which is person and whānau centred. Building strong active partnerships with our people, whānau, and communities ensures that design and delivery of healthcare is meaningful and meets the end-users aspirations.
Ally’s research interests include:
- Physical activity health messaging for health behaviour change for men with disability
- Accessibility of fitness centres for people with disability
- Access to, and participation in physical activity for men following stroke
- Use of escape rooms in healthcare education
Additional details
Peer reviewer for:
- Disability and Health
- Disability and Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy Reviews
Publications
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
Doolan-Noble, F., Calder, A., Hargreaves, E., & Xiao, H. (2022). NZ men get sick or injured more and die sooner than women: A targeted health policy is long overdue. The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/nz-men-get-sick-or-injured-more-and-die-sooner-than-women-a-targeted-health-policy-is-long-overdue-184237
Calder, A., Sole, G., & Mulligan, H. (2022). Co-design of an educational resource with female partners of male stroke survivors to support physical activity participation. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 19(24), 16856. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192416856
Moeinzadeh, A. M., Calder, A., Petersen, C., Hoermann, S., & Daneshfar, A. (2022). Comparing virtual reality exergaming with conventional exercise in rehabilitation of people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2022.2107021
Waller, C. P., Sangelaji, B., Hargest, C., Woodley, S. J., Lamb, P., Kuys, S., Calder, A., & Hale, L. A. (2022). Biomechanics of the paretic knee during overground gait in people with stroke: A systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2022.2090088
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
Burns, F., Calder, A., & Devan, H. (2022). Experiences of individuals with multiple sclerosis and stroke using transcutaneous foot drop electrical stimulators: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Disability & Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2076936
Journal - Research Article
Calder, A., Sole, G., & Mulligan, H. (2022). Co-design of an educational resource with female partners of male stroke survivors to support physical activity participation. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 19(24), 16856. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192416856
Journal - Research Article
Moeinzadeh, A. M., Calder, A., Petersen, C., Hoermann, S., & Daneshfar, A. (2022). Comparing virtual reality exergaming with conventional exercise in rehabilitation of people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2022.2107021
Journal - Research Article
Ravichandran, S., Calder, A., Ingham, T., Jones, B., & Perry, M. (2022). "Someone like anyone else": A qualitative exploration of New Zealand health professional students' understanding of disability. Disabilities, 2(1), 131-144. doi: 10.3390/disabilities2010011
Journal - Research Article
Waller, C. P., Sangelaji, B., Hargest, C., Woodley, S. J., Lamb, P., Kuys, S., Calder, A., & Hale, L. A. (2022). Biomechanics of the paretic knee during overground gait in people with stroke: A systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2022.2090088
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
Meads, H., Hunt, J., Page, A., Withy, L., Plowman, R., & Calder, A. (2020). Stroke survivors’ experiences of upper limb recovery: A systematic review of qualitative studies. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(5-6), 316-330. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1832710
Journal - Research Article
Calder, A., Nunnerley, J., Mulligan, H., Ahmad Ali, N., Kensington, G., McVicar, T., & van Schaik, O. (2018). Experiences of persons with spinal cord injury undertaking a physical activity programme as part of the SCIPA ‘Full-On’ randomized controlled trial. Disability & Health Journal, 11(2), 267-273. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.10.005
Journal - Research Article
Mulligan, K., Calder, A., & Mulligan, H. (2018). Inclusive design in architectural practice: Experiential learning of disability in architectural education. Disability & Health Journal, 11(2), 237-242. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.08.009
Journal - Research Article
Calder, A. M., & Mulligan, H. F. (2014). Measurement properties of instruments that assess inclusive access to fitness and recreational sports centers: A systematic review. Disability & Health Journal, 7(1), 26-35. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.06.003
Journal - Research Article
Doolan-Noble, F., Calder, A., Hargreaves, E., & Xiao, H. (2022). NZ men get sick or injured more and die sooner than women: A targeted health policy is long overdue. The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/nz-men-get-sick-or-injured-more-and-die-sooner-than-women-a-targeted-health-policy-is-long-overdue-184237
Journal - Research Other
Calder, A., Sole, G., & Mani, R. (2020). Physiotherapy student research projects during the COVID19 lockdown. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(5-6), 303-304. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1832722
Journal - Research Other
Calder, A., Sole, G., & Mulligan, H. (2018). The accessibility of fitness centers for people with disabilities: A systematic review. Disability & Health Journal, 11(4), 525-536. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2018.04.002
Journal - Research Other
