Professor David Baxter

2026

Journal - Research Article

Bühler, M., Chapple, C., Stebbings, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2026). High dose soft orthosis for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis in addition to best practice usual care: A feasibility randomised controlled trial. Hand Therapy. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/17589983261444954

2025

Journal - Research Article

Xiao, H., Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Hoeta, T., & Wibowo, E. (2025). Quality of life and supportive care needs in prostate cancer: The impact of treatment received and care service utilization among Māori and non-Māori patients in New Zealand. Supportive Care in Cancer, 33(6), 483. doi: 10.1007/s00520-025-09521-7

Xiao, H., Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Hoeta, T., & Wibowo, E. (2025). The landscape of supportive care needs among prostate cancer patients in New Zealand: A cross-ethnic analysis. Psycho-Oncology, 34, e70110. doi: 10.1002/pon.70110

Tan, H., Tumilty, S., Chapple, C., Huang, G., & Baxter, G. D. (2025). Sensitized-points acupuncture versus routine integrative acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A randomized-controlled feasibility study. Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/10538127241289343

Xiao, H., Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Doolan-Noble, F., & White, A. (2025). Men’s health and ageing well in New Zealand: A focus group study. Psychology of Men & Masculinities, 26(3), 303-342. doi: 10.1037/men0000476

Xiao, H., Doolan-Noble, F., White, A., Lu, W., Liu, L., & Baxter, D. (2025). Intersectional perspective on factors influencing healthy ageing amongst older New Zealand men: An exploratory mixed methods study. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 19(1), 58-82. doi: 10.1177/15586898231213131

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Plater, J., Baxter, D., Wood, L., Mueller, J., & Fisher, T. (2025). Development of evidence-based standards for inpatient physiotherapy services: A review of clinical practice guidelines. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 53(1), (pp. S37). doi: 10.15619/ncjp.v53i1.478

2024

Journal - Research Article

Plater, J. C., Baxter, G. D., Wood, L. C., Mueller, J., & Fisher, T. (2024). Development of evidence-based standards for inpatient physiotherapy services: A systematic review and content analysis of clinical practice guidelines. BMJ Open, 14, e088692. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088692

Mainwaring, J. M., Galvin, K. T., Garland, S. N., Xiao, H., Baxter, G. D., & Wibowo, E. (2024). The relationship between sexual dysfunction and insomnia symptoms in older men with prostate cancer and their partners: An actor-partner interdependence model approach. Cancer Survivorship Research & Care, 2(1), 2362663. doi: 10.1080/28352610.2024.2362663

Bühler, M., Atmore, C., Perry, M., Crengle, S., Norris, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2024). Patient experiences and perspectives of health service access for carpal tunnel syndrome in Aotearoa New Zealand: A normalisation process theory-informed qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research, 24, 465. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-10871-x

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Liu, L., Tang, Y., Baxter, G. D., Yin, H., & Tumilty, S. (2024). Responses to the correspondence from McDowell et al.'s on CAM integrative review of health care professionals in New Zealand. BMC Complementary Medicine & Therapies, 24, 188. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04488-0

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Emerson, A., Mani, R., & Baxter, D. (2024). Multicultural perspectives from linguistically diverse vulnerable adult populations with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 72, (pp. 17-18). doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103127

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Emerson, A., Mani, R., & Baxter, D. (2024, July). “I treat everyone... the same...” Clinician dissonance in chronic pain management. Poster session presented at the 12th World Conference of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT): Crossing Bridges, Basel, Switzerland.

2023

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

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

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Xiao, H., Wibowo, E., Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., & Doolan-Noble, F. (2023). Exploring supportive care needs in men with prostate cancer in New Zealand: A cross-sequential explanatory mixed-methods study. Journal of Men's Health, 19(12), (pp. 129). doi: 10.22514/jomh.2023.139

2022

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Xiao, H., Doolan-Noble, F., Liu, L., White, A., & Baxter, G. D. (2022). Men’s health research in New Zealand: A scoping review. International Journal of Men's Social & Community Health, 5(Sp1), 1-28. doi: 10.22374/ijmsch.v5iSP1.67

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Calder, A., Hargreaves, E., Digby, C., & Baxter, D. (2022). Kiwi blokes with stroke illustrate and narrate their experiences of physical activity: A photovoice study. International Journal of Stroke, 17(2, Suppl.), (pp. 20-21). doi: 10.1177/17474930221115601

Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Siegel, C. A., Gearry, R. B., & Mani, R. (2022). Assessment of central pain processing pathways in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Proceedings of the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting. Retrieved from https://www.nzps2022.nz

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, D. (2022, March). Complementary therapies: Challenges and opportunities. Verbal presentation at the Hand Therapy New Zealand Ringaromi Aotearoa Conference, [Online].

Commissioned Report for External Body

Enhancing Aotearoa New Zealand Clinical Trials Project Team, including, Sharples, K., Stamp, L., Darlow, B., Baxter, D., Nixon, G., & Stokes, T. (2022). Enhancing Aotearoa New Zealand clinical trials. Commissioned by Ministry of Health and Health Research Council of New Zealand. Auckland, New Zealand: University of Auckland. 40p. Retrieved from https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/our-research/reports-and-guidelines.html

2021

Chapter in Book - Research

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.

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Xiao, M., Liu, L., Tumilty, S., Liu, D., You, Y., Chen, Y., … Baxter, G. D. (2021). Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal footbaths for the treatment of dysmenorrhea: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 16(5), e0250685. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250685

Xiao, H., Doolan-Noble, F., Liu, L., White, A., & Baxter, G. D. (2021). Ageing well in older men in Otago and Southland of New Zealand: A focus group study protocol. Physical Therapy Reviews, 26(5), 323-327. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2021.1877387

Galiano-Castillo, N., Liu, L., Lozano-Lozano, M., Tumilty, S., Cantarero-Villanueva, I., & Baxter, G. D. (2021). Acute and cumulative benefits of photobiomodulation for xerostomia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Diseases, 27, 1115-1126. doi: 10.1111/odi.13648

Taylor, K., Baxter, G. D., & Tumilty, S. (2021). Clinical decision-making for shoulder surgery referral: An art or a science? [Brief report]. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 27, 1159-1163. doi: 10.1111/jep.13473

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Gearry, R., & Mani, R. (2021, August). Profiles of musculoskeletal pain in New Zealanders with inflammatory bowel diseases. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Rheumatology Association (NZRA) Annual Scientific Meeting, [Online].

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, D., & Chapple, C. (2021, December). Research impact: NZ STarT Back research programme. Verbal presentation at the Pain@Otago Research Symposium, [Online].

Buhler, M., Chapple, C. M., Stebbings, S., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2021, August). Splinting in addition to best practice usual care for thumb CMC OA: A feasibility RCT. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Rheumatology Association (NZRA) Annual Scientific Meeting, [Online].

2020

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.

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Chen, Y., Huang, W., Liu, L., Tumilty, S., Liu, D., You, Y., … Baxter, G. D. (2020). Effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine Shaoyao Gancao Tang for the treatment of restless leg syndrome: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 99(40), e22401. doi: 10.1097/md.0000000000022401

Baxter, G. D., Chapple, C., Ellis, R., Hill, J., Liu, L., Mani, R., … Stokes, T., & Tumilty, S. (2020). Six things you need to know about low back pain. Journal of Primary Health Care, 12(3), 195-198. doi: 10.1071/HC19117

Emerson, A. J., Hegedus, T., Mani, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). Chronic musculoskeletal pain experiences in marginalized populations: A mixed methods study protocol to understand the influence of geopolitical, historical, and societal factors. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(4), 292-301. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1807803

Buhler, M., Chapple, C. M., Stebbings, S., Adams, J., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). Splinting for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: Protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(3), 196-204. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1763662

Arumugam, A., Mehta, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). Double-blind peer review of manuscripts: Opportunities, challenges, and way forward. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(1), 1-6. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2019.1698161

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Mehta, P., Kaur, M., Mani, R., Smith, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). Ageing well with chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of non-pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing pain in an ageing population. Australian Pain Society Newsletter, 40(4, Special Edition), (pp. 52). Retrieved from https://www.apsoc.org.au

Mehta, P., Smith, C., Mani, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). "Ageing with pain" Perceptions of older people about barriers and facilitators of physical activity. Australian Pain Society Newsletter, 40(4, Special Edition), (pp. 23). Retrieved from https://www.apsoc.org.au

2019

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Tan, H., Tumilty, S., Chapple, C., Liu, L., McDonough, S., Yin, H., … Baxter, G. D. (2019). Understanding acupoint sensitization: A narrative review on phenomena, potential mechanism, and clinical application. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2019, 6064358. doi: 10.1155/2019/6064358

Baxter, G. D. (2019). Musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Physical Therapy Reviews, 24(1-2), 1. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2019.1607198

Anders, J. J., Arany, P. R., Baxter, G. D., & Lanzafame, R. J. (2019). Light-emitting diode therapy and low-level light therapy are photobiomodulation therapy [Guest editorial]. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 37(2), 63-65. doi: 10.1089/photob.2018.4600

Gosselin, D., Wright, A., Sole, G., Girolami, G., Taylor, J., & Baxter, G. D. (2019). Maximizing participation during walking in children with disabilities: Is response to unpredictability important? Pediatric Physical Therapy, 31(1), 122-127. doi: 10.1097/pep.0000000000000575

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Taylor, K. G. M., Baxter, G. D., Hansen, P., Sullivan, T., & Tumilty, S. (2019). Physiotherapists' decision-making with respect to treatment pathways for shoulder injuries. Proceedings of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress. PO-G-10-SAT2. Retrieved from https://www.wcpt.org

Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Mani, R., Baxter, D., & Gearry, R. (2019). Central sensitization inventory discriminates between pain groups in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Pain, 20(4, Suppl. 1), (pp. S21). doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.01.103

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, D., Derrett, S., & Waters, D. (2019, December). Research impact. Panel discussion at the School of Physiotherapy Postgraduate Research Symposium: Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2018

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Mehta, P., Kaur, M., Smith, C. M., Mani, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2018). Ageing well with chronic musculoskeletal pain: Protocol for a systematic review of non-pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing pain in an ageing population. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(6), 330-337. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1540167

Swain, N., Parr-Brownlie, L. C., Lennox Thompson, B., Darlow, B., Mani, R., & Baxter, D. (2018). Six things you need to know about pain. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1486), 5-8. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., Gearry, R. B., & Mani, R. (2018). Profile of musculoskeletal pain in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A study protocol for assessing the multidimensional experience of self-reported pain. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(3), 227-235. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1500149

Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Petrich, S., Chapple, C., Anders, J. J., Tumilty, S., on behalf of the Laser Lymphedema Trial Team. (2018). Low level laser therapy in the management of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial. Physical Therapy Reviews, 23(4-5), 291-297. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1490101

Liu, L., Petrich, S., McLaren, B., Kelly, L., & Baxter, G. D. (2018). An integrative Tai Chi program for patients with breast cancer undergoing cancer therapy: Study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility study. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 16(2), 99-105. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2017.12.011

Alqarni, A. M., Manlapaz, D., Baxter, D., Tumilty, S., & Mani, R. (2018). Test procedures to assess somatosensory abnormalities in individuals with peripheral joint pain: A systematic review of psychometric properties. Pain Practice, 18(7), 895-924. doi: 10.1111/papr.12680

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Chapple, C., Petrich, S., Anders, J. J., & Tumilty, S. (2018). Low level laser therapy (photobiomodulation) for the management of breast cancer-related lymphedema: An update. Proceedings of SPIE (Vol. 10582): Advances in Laser Medicine. 1058202. doi: 10.1117/12.2315544

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Alqarni, A., Manlapaz, D., Baxter, D., Tumilty, S., & Mani, R. (2018). Psychometric properties of test procedures to assess somatosensory abnormalities in individuals with spinal pain: A systematic review. Proceedings of the Australian Pain Society 38th and New Zealand Pain Society Conjoint Annual Scientific Meeting. 04. Retrieved from https://apsnzps2018.paperlessevents.com.au/

Jayakaran, P., Perry, M., Chapple, C., Treharne, G., Theis, J.-C., Baxter, D., & Hale, L. (2018). Physical activity in individuals with early signs of hip/knee osteoarthritis: A feasibility study. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 65). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Hoeta, T., Baxter, D., Bryant, K., & Mani, R. (2018). Evidence for culturally valid pain assessment tools for Māori: A systematic review. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 63). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Alqarni, A., Baxter, D., Tumilty, S., & Mani, R. (2018). Assessment of central pain mechanisms in New Zealand physiotherapy clinical practice: An online survey. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 41). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Gearry, R., Baxter, G., & Mani, R. (2018). Central sensitization mediates the relationship between inflammatory bowel disease activity and musculoskeletal pain intensity. Proceedings of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) 17th World Congress on Pain. PSN424. Retrieved from https://www.iaspworldcongressonpain.org/

Jayakaran, P., Perry, M., Chapple, C., Treharne, G., Theis, J.-C., Baxter, D., & Hale, L. (2018). Physical activity in individuals with early signs of hip/knee osteoarthritis: A feasibility study. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 15(10, Suppl. 1), (pp. S224). doi: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0535

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Falling, C., Stebbings, S., Baxter, G. D., & Mani, R. (2018, November). Central sensitization mediates the relationship between IBD activity and musculoskeletal pain experiences. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology and the NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses' College Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2017

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Baxter, G. D., Mabire, L., Liu, L., Connolly, M. J., Theodore, R., Brunson, J., & Nicholson, H. (2017). Seven things you need to know about men's health. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1463), 7-10. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ramsey, C., Baxter, D., Kaur, M., Lamb, P., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2017). Footwear and running-related injuries: A systematic review of current footwear assessment methods. Proceedings of the University of Otago Student Research Symposium: Te Wānaka Rakahau: Ākoka. (pp. 73-74). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/otago643219.html

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, D. (2017, November). Men's health in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the Men's Health Conference: Meeting the Challenges, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Baxter, D. (2017, June). Research development in physiotherapy: The role of graduate research [Chaffer Medal]. Plenary presentation at the Southern Health Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2016

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.

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.

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Baxter, G. D. (2016). Ageing Well Kia eke kairangi ki te taikaiamātuatanga: A National Science Challenge for New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 44(1), 5-7. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/44.1.01

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tumilty, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2016). More or less treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 110). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Foster, N., & Baxter, G. D. (2016). Getting started on research [Workshop]. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 10-11). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Baxter, G. D. (2016). Men’s health: A challenge for physiotherapy [Invited]. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 9). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Tumilty, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2016). Expanding treatment parameters for Achilles tendinopathy. Advances in Laserology: Selected Papers of Laser Florence 2015: International Academy for Laser Medicine and Surgery (IALMS) Congress. Bologna, Italy: Medimond. [Abstract]

Baxter, G. D., Liu, L., Chapple, C. M., Tumilty, S., & Anders, J. (2016). Photombiomodulation laser therapy for lymphoedema: Current evidence. Advances in Laserology: Selected Papers of Laser Florence 2015: International Academy for Laser Medicine and Surgery (IALMS) Congress. Bologna, Italy: Medimond. [Abstract]

Baxter, G. D., & Anders, J. (2016). Photombiomodulation laser therapy: From bench to bedside evidence overview. Advances in Laserology: Selected Papers of Laser Florence 2015: International Academy for Laser Medicine and Surgery (IALMS) Congress. Bologna, Italy: Medimond. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Mann, J., Baxter, D., & Taylor, B. (2016, June). An overview, update, future directions and opportunities for collaboration. Verbal presentation at the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine In-House Convention, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2015

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Kannan, P., Chapple, C. M., Miller, D., Claydon, L. S., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Menstrual pain and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Rationale, design, and interventions of a randomized controlled trial of effects of a treadmill-based exercise intervention. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 42, 81-89. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.03.010

Baxter, G. D., & Tumilty, S. (2015). Treating chronic knee pain with acupuncture. JAMA, 313(6), 626-627. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.18511

Bjordal, J. M., Ronzio, O., Baxter, G. D., & Sluka, K. A. (2015). On "The American Physical Therapy Association's top five Choosing Wisely recommendations." White NT, Delitto A, Manal TJ, Miller S. Phys Ther. doi: 10.2522/ptj.2015.95.2.275

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tumilty, S., & Baxter, D. (2015). Effectiveness of class 4 lasers for Achilles tendinopathy. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 47(Suppl. 26), (pp. 38). doi: 10.1002/lsm.22351

Mabire, L., Mulligan, H., Mani, R., & Baxter, D. (2015). Influence of obesity on energy expenditure during brisk walking in adults. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1425). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Darlow, B., Dean, S., Perry, M., Mathieson, F., Stanley, J., Melloh, M., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2015). Low back pain: Exploring underlying beliefs and how these have been influenced. Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e295-e296). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.489

Tumilty, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Heavy load eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: Too much of a good thing? Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e1546-e1547). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1541

Shields, C., Baxter, D., & Mani, R. (2015). Personal and behavioural correlates of physical activity in individuals with high risk of developing diabetes mellitus. Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl.1), (pp. e947). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1797

Perry, M., Hudson, S., Baxter, G. D., Wright, K., & Clode, N. (2015). Uncertainty and convenience: Factors affecting attendance of musculoskeletal physiotherapy outpatient services in New Zealand. Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e1196-e1197). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.2122

Kenny, D., Ball, J., Bloxham, C., Cashmore, G., Dick, F., Kannan, P., Baxter, D., & Mani, R. (2015). An evaluation of the psychometric properties of the STarT Back Screening Tool: A systematic review. Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e948-e949). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1799

Bjordal, J. M., Baxter, D., Leal, J. E., Cheing, G., & Laakso, L. (2015). Evidence based use of electrophysical agents for managing musculoskeletal pain. Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e8-e9). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.015

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, G. D. (2015, October). Laser acupuncture: Scientific basis. Invited presentation at the International Scientific Acupuncture and Meridian Symposium (iSAMS): Integrated Medicine: Integrating Science Practice & Research, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Liu, L., Skinner, M., McDonough, S., Kannan, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2015, October). Developing STRICTA to improve the quality of reporting on acupuncture. Invited presentation at the International Scientific Acupuncture and Meridian Symposium (iSAMS): Integrated Medicine: Integrating Science Practice & Research, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Mani, R., Macznik, A., Adhia, D., Lee, H., Tumilty, S., Barlas, P., & Baxter, D. (2015). Does acupuncture alter pain-related central and peripheral sensitisation in individuals with musculoskeletal pain and healthy individuals? A systematic review and meta-analysis [CRD42015015928]. PROSPERO. doi: 10.15124/CRD42015015928

2014

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Mehta, P., Claydon, L. S., Mani, R., Hendrick, P., & Baxter, D. G. (2014). Investigating the psychometric properties of patient reported outcome measures in individuals with chronic diabetic neuropathic pain: Prospective longitudinal cohort study protocol. Physical Therapy Reviews, 19(6), 440-446. doi: 10.1179/1743288X14Y.0000000157

Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Athens, J., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2014). Yoga for pain and sleep quality in rheumatoid arthritis: Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy Reviews, 19(4), 266-276. doi: 10.1179/1743288X14Y.0000000139

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Darlow, B., Perry, M., Stanley, J., Mathieson, F., Melloh, M., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2014). The attitudes and beliefs of New Zealanders about back pain: A cross-sectional survey. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference: Linking the Chain. (pp. 76). Wellington, New Zealand: Physiotherapy New Zealand. [Abstract]

Baxter, G. D. (2014). Population health: Physical activity screening tool for primary care [Invited speaker]. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference: Linking the Chain. (pp. 25-26). Wellington, New Zealand: Physiotherapy New Zealand. [Abstract]

Shields, C., Mani, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2014). Physical activity levels in adults with known risk factors for developing type-2 diabetes mellitus. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference: Linking the Chain. (pp. 132). Wellington, New Zealand: Physiotherapy New Zealand. [Abstract]

Abbott, J. H., Chapple, C., Pinto, D., Wright, A. A., Leon de la Barra, S., Baxter, G. D., Theis, J.-C., for the MOA Trial Team. (2014). Exercise therapy, manual therapy, or both, for management of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: 2-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 22(Suppl.), (pp. S51). doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.111

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Liu, L., Skinner, M., McDonough, S., Mabire, L., & Baxter, D. (2014, September). Acupuncture for low back pain: An overview of systematic reviews. Poster session presented at the Division of Health Sciences Research Forum: Learning Different Research Languages, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Mehta, P., Claydon, L., Hendrick, P., Mani, R., & Baxter, D. (2014, September). Reproducibility of the modified version of brief pain inventory questionnaire in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy population. Poster session presented at the Division of Health Sciences Research Forum: Learning Different Research Languages, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Shields, C., Baxter, D., & Mani, R. (2014, September). Physical activity levels in adults with known risk factors for developing diabetes mellitus: A preliminary cross-sectional investigation. Poster session presented at the Division of Health Sciences Research Forum: Learning Different Research Languages, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Shields, C., Mani, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2014, May). Physical activity levels in adults with known risk factors for developing diabetes: A preliminary cross-sectional investigation. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Annual Scientific Meeting, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Athens, J., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2014, August). Yoga for rheumatoid arthritis: A community approach to clinical research. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Baxter, G. D. (2014, September). Population health: Physical activity screening tool for primary care. Invited presentation at the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference: Linking the Chain, Auckland, New Zealand.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Mabire, L., Mani, R., Liu, L., Mulligan, H., & Baxter, D. (2014). Does brisk walking reduce anthropomorphic outcome measures in obese adults? [CRD42014013016]. PROSPERO. doi: 10.15124/CRD42014013016

Mabire, L., Mani, R., Liu, L., Mulligan, H., & Baxter, D. (2014). Does level of obesity influence reduction in anthropomorphic outcome measures due to brisk walking in obese adults? [CRD42014013356]. PROSPERO. doi: 10.15124/CRD42014013356

2013

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

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Mansi, S., Milosavljevic, S., Tumilty, S., Hendrick, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Use of pedometer-driven walking to promote physical activity and improve health-related quality of life among meat processing workers: A feasibility trial. Health & Quality of Life Outcomes, 11, 185. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-11-185

Baxter, G. D. (2013). 100 years of education, research, and clinical practice: The University of Otago School of Physiotherapy in 2013 [Invited review]. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 41(1), 2-3.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Tumilty, S., McDonough, S., Hurley-Osing, D. A., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). The authors respond. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 94(2), 408. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.09.036

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, D. (2013, April). Electrophysical agents: Current evidence and future trends. Invited presentation at the PhysioForward Scientific Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2012

Journal - Research Article

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Journal - Research Other

Baxter, G. D., & Porter-Armstrong, A. (2012). Special Issue: Promoting physical activity to enhance quality of life. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(2), 47. doi: 10.4276/030802212x13286281650910

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Darlow, B., Dowell, A., Dean, S., Fullen, B. M., Hurley, D. A., Mathieson, F., & Baxter, G. D. (2012). The battle for hearts and spines. Proceedings of the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (NOI) Neurodynamics & the Neuromatrix Conference. Retrieved from http://www.noi2012.com/programme.htm

Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, D. (2012). Yoga for musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review of intervention protocols. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 12(Suppl. 1), P97. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-12-S1-P97

Ward, L., Stebbings, S., Sherman, K., Cherkin, D., & Baxter, D. (2012). Yoga for musculoskeletal conditions: A Delphi survey to establish international consensus of core intervention components. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 12(Suppl. 1), P407. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-12-S1-P407

Abbott, J. H., Robertson, M. C., Wright, A. A., Chapple, C., Pinto, D., Leon de la Barra, S., Baxter, G. D., Theis, J.-C., Campbell, A. J., and the MOA Trial Team. (2012). Exercise therapy, manual therapy, or both, for management of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: The MOA Trial. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 40(2), (pp. 81). [Abstract]

Smith, C., Hale, L., Olson, K., Baxter, D., & Schneiders, A. (2012). How do health care providers perceive exercise as an intervention for multiple sclerosis-related fatigue? Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 18(5), (pp. S35). doi: 10.1177/1352458512444211

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Abbott, J. H., Pinto, D., Robertson, C., Chapple, C., Wright, A., Leon de la Barra, S., Hansen, P., Baxter, D., Theis, J.-C., Campbell, J., for the MOA Trial Team. (2012, October). Management of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: Exercise therapy, manual therapy, or both? A randomised clinical trial with economic evaluation. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2011

Journal - Research Article

Smith, J. M., Sullivan, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). A descriptive study of the practice patterns of Massage New Zealand massage therapists. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 4(1), 18-27.

Hefford, C., Abbott, J. H., Baxter, G. D., & Arnold, R. (2011). Outcome measurement in clinical practice: Practical and theoretical issues for health related quality of life (HRQOL) questionnaires. Physical Therapy Reviews, 16(3), 155-167. doi: 10.1179/1743288X11Y.0000000004

Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., Ryan, B., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Laser photobiostimulation of wound healing: Reciprocity of irradiance and exposure time on energy density for splinted wounds in diabetic mice. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 43(8), 843-850. doi: 10.1002/lsm.21094

Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Laser photobiomodulation of wound healing: New findings with an improved animal model. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1364, 167-171. doi: 10.1063/1.3626927

Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Influence of two different fluences on laser photobiomodulation of wound healing in diabetic and nondiabetic mice. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1364, 24-30. doi: 10.1063/1.3626908

Miyahara, M., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Children with “dyspraxia”: A survey of diagnostic heterogeneity, use and perceived effectiveness of interventions. Journal of Developmental & Physical Disabilities, 23(5), 439-458. doi: 10.1007/s10882-011-9239-z

Chow, R., Armati, P., Laakso, E.-L., Bjordal, J. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Inhibitory effects of laser irradiation on peripheral mammalian nerves and relevance to analgesic effects: A systematic review. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 29(6), 365-381. doi: 10.1089/pho.2010.2928

Wright, A. A., Cook, C. E., Baxter, G. D., Dockerty, J. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2011). A comparison of 3 methodological approaches to defining major clinically important improvement of 4 performance measures in patients with hip osteoarthritis. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 41(5), 319-327. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2011.3515

Chapple, C. M., Nicholson, H., Baxter, G. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2011). Patient characteristics that predict progression of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of prognostic studies. Arthritis Care & Research, 63(8), 1115-1125. doi: 10.1002/acr.20492

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

Hughes, C. M., Quinn, F., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Complementary and alternative medicine: Perception and use by physiotherapists in the management of low back pain. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 19(3), 149-154. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2011.03.003

Smith, C., Olson, K., Hale, L. A., Baxter, D., & Schneiders, A. G. (2011). How does fatigue influence community-based exercise participation in people with multiple sclerosis? Disability & Rehabilitation, 33(23-24), 2362-2371. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2011.573054

Fullen, B. M., Baxter, G. D., Doody, C., Daly, L. E., & Hurley, D. A. (2011). General practitioners' attitudes and beliefs regarding the management of chronic low back pain in Ireland: A cross-sectional national survey. Clinical Journal of Pain, 27(6), 542-549. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31821771e2

Wright, A. A., Cook, C., Flynn, T. W., Baxter, G. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2011). Predictors of response to physical therapy intervention in patients with primary hip osteoarthritis. Physical Therapy, 91(4), 510-524. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20100171

Hendrick, P., Milosavljevic, S., Hale, L., Hurley, D. A., McDonough, S., Ryan, B., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). The relationship between physical activity and low back pain outcomes: A systematic review of observational studies. European Spine Journal, 20(3), 464-474. doi: 10.1007/s00586-010-1616-2

Baxter, M. L., Baycroft, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Lower limb injuries in soldiers: Feasibility of reduction through implementation of a novel orthotic screening protocol. Military Medicine, 176(3), 291-296.

Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., Ryan, B., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Laser photobiomodulation of gene expression and release of growth factors and cytokines from cells in culture: A review of human and animal studies. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 29(5), 285-304. doi: 10.1089/pho.2010.2846

Wright, A. A., Hegedus, E. J., Baxter, G. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2011). Measurement of function in hip osteoarthritis: Developing a standardized approach for physical performance measures. Physiotherapy Theory & Practice, 27(4), 253-262. doi: 10.3109/09593985.2010.491150

Journal - Research Other

Smith, J. M., Sullivan, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Complementary and alternative medicine: Contemporary trends and issues. Physical Therapy Reviews, 16(2), 91-95. doi: 10.1179/1743288X11Y.0000000013

Baxter, G. D. (2011). [Commentary on the article Potential benefits of acupuncture for pain, dysfunction and dry mouth following neck dissection in people with cancer]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 16(3), 218-219. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7166.2011.01106_3.x

Baxter, G. D. (2011). [Commentary on the article Massage therapy after heart surgery: Possibly pleasant, but not effective]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 16(1), 76-77. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7166.2010.01070_20.x

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Wassinger, K., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). Business plans in physiotherapy: A practical guide to writing a business plan for the non specialist. Physical Therapy Reviews, 16(3), 210-227. doi: 10.1179/1743288X11Y.0000000014

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Mueller, J., Taylor, L., Baxter, D., White, S., Copeland, J., & Warren, J. (2011). A role for (regulated) physiotherapy specialization in 2015: New Zealand's journey into unchartered territory. Physiotherapy, 97(Suppl. 1), (pp. eS1556-eS1557). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2011.04.003

O'Connor, S. R., Tully, M. A., Ryan, B., Baxter, D. G., Bradley, J. M., & McDonough, S. M. (2011). Systematic review and meta-analysis: Effects of walking exercise in chronic musculoskeletal pain. Physiotherapy, 97(Suppl. 1), (pp. eS915). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2011.04.002

McDonough, S., Tully, M. A., O'Connor, S., Boyd, A., Kerr, D., O'Neill, S., … Baxter, D., & Hurley, D. (2011). A pedometer-based walking programme for people with chronic low back pain: Experience from the Back 2 Activity Trial. Physiotherapy, 97(Suppl. 1), (pp. eS782). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2011.04.002

Fullen, B., Baxter, G. D., Doody, C., Daly, L. E., & Hurley-Osing, D. (2011). General practitioners' attitudes and beliefs regarding the management of chronic low back pain: A cross-sectional national survey. Physiotherapy, 97(Suppl. 1), (pp. eS380). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2011.04.002

Hendrick, P. A., Hale, L. A., Bell, M. L., Milosavljevic, S., Hurley-Osing, D. A., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2011). The predictive relationship between changes in physical activity and functional disability at three months in an acute low back pain population. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br), 93-B(Suppl. IV), (pp. 489-490). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Chapple, C., Nicholson, H., Baxter, G. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2011, August). How hard can I push? Investigating the concept and assessment of irritability. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association Biennial Scientific Conference: The Role of Exercise in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Smith, C., Hale, L., Olson, K., Baxter, G., & Schneiders, A. (2011, May). How do health care providers perceive exercise as an intervention for fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium: Stepping Forward, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2010

Journal - Research Article

Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Application of low level laser technologies for pain relief and wound healing: Overview of scientific bases. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(4), 253-285. doi: 10.1179/1743288X10Y.0000000008

Chung, T.-Y., Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Laser photobiostimulation of wound healing: Defining a dose response for splinted wounds in diabetic mice. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 42(9), 656-664. doi: 10.1002/lsm.20981

Wright, A. A., Cook, C. E., Baxter, G. D., Garcia, J., & Abbott, J. H. (2010). Relationship between the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index physical function subscale and physical performance measures in patients with hip osteoarthritis. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 91(10), 1558-1564. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.07.016

Wright, A. A., Abbott, J. H., Baxter, D., & Cook, C. (2010). The ability of a sustained within-session finding of pain reduction during traction to dictate improved outcomes from a manual therapy approach on patients with osteoarthritis of the hip. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 18(3), 166-172. doi: 10.1179/106698110X12640740712536

McDonough, S. M., Tully, M. A., O'Connor, S. R., Boyd, A., Kerr, D. P., O'Neill, S. M., … Baxter, G. D., & Hurley, D. A. (2010). The Back 2 Activity Trial: Education and advice versus education and advice plus a structured walking programme for chronic low back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 11, 163. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-163

Chung, T.-Y., Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Testing photobiomodulatory effects of laser irradiation on wound healing: Development of an improved model for dressing wounds in mice. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 28(5), 589-596. doi: 10.1089/pho.2009.2641

Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Laser photobiomodulation of proliferation of cells in culture: A review of human and animal studies. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 28(Suppl. 1), S3-S40. doi: 10.1089/pho.2010.2771

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., Abbott, J. H., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., Basford, J. R., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Laser therapy in the treatment of achilles tendinopathy: A randomised controlled trial. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1226(1), 163-169. doi: 10.1063/1.3453776

Crowe, M., Whitehead, L., Gagan, M. J., Baxter, D., & Panckhurst, A. (2010). Self-management and chronic low back pain: A qualitative study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66(7), 1478-1486. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05316.x

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., Basford, J. R., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). The dose that works: Low level laser treatment of tendinopathy. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1226(1), 170-178. doi: 10.1063/1.3453777

Becker, I., Baxter, G. D., & Woodley, S. J. (2010). The vastus lateralis muscle: An anatomical investigation. Clinical Anatomy, 23, 575-585. doi: 10.1002/ca.20974

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., Basford, J. R., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Low level laser treatment of tendinopathy: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 28(1), 3-16. doi: 10.1089/pho.2008.2470

Brown, M., Dean, S., Hay-Smith, E. J. C., Taylor, W., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Musculoskeletal pain and treatment choice: An exploration of illness perceptions and choices of conventional or complementary therapies. Disability & Rehabilitation, 32(20), 1645-1657. doi: 10.3109/09638281003649896

Peplow, P. V., Chung, T.-Y., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Laser photobiomodulation of wound healing: A review of experimental studies in mouse and rat animal models. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 28(3), 291-325. doi: 10.1089/pho.2008.2446

Intolo, P., Carman, A. B., Milosavljevic, S., Abbott, J. H., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). The Spineangel®: Examining the validity and reliability of a novel clinical device for monitoring trunk motion. Manual Therapy, 15, 160-166. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2009.10.002

Chung, T.-Y., Peplow, P. V., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Laser photobiomodulation of wound healing in diabetic and non-diabetic mice: Effects in splinted and unsplinted wounds. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 28(2), 251-261. doi: 10.1089/pho.2009.2493

Perry, M. A., Hendrick, P. A., Hale, L., Baxter, G. D., Milosavljevic, S., Dean, S. G., … Hurley, D. A. (2010). Utility of the RT3 triaxial accelerometer in free living: An investigation of adherence and data loss. Applied Ergonomics, 41, 469-476. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2009.10.001

Crowe, M., Whitehead, L., Gagan, M. J., Baxter, G. D., Panckhurst, A., & Valledor, V. (2010). Listening to the body and talking to myself: The impact of chronic lower back pain: A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 47, 586-592. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.09.012

Journal - Research Other

Intolo, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Computer use and adverse health problems: Are clinicians concerned? Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(6), 427-429.

Baxter, M., Baycroft, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Prevention of overuse injuries in the lower limb and lower back through orthotic intervention: An overview of current challenges and future directions. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(5), 367-371. doi: 10.1179/1743288X10Y.0000000015

Smith, J. M., Sullivan, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). Massage therapy: More than a modality [Invited clinical commentary]. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 38(2), 44-51.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tumilty, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2010). The importance of parameters for treatment of the Achilles tendon. Laser Therapy. 19(3), (pp. 32). [Abstract]

Baxter, G. D., Tumilty, S., & McDonough, S. (2010). Laser acupuncture analgesia: Evidence of effectiveness. Laser Therapy. 19(3), (pp. 48). [Abstract]

O'Connor, S. R., Tully, M. A., Ryan, B., Baxter, G. D., Bradley, J. M., & McDonough, S. M. (2010). Walking interventions for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews. 15(2), (pp. 123-124). doi: 10.1179/174328810X12719009060146

Hendrick, P., Hale, L., Bell, M., Milosavljevic, S., Hurley-Osing, D., McDonough, S., & Baxter, D. (2010). The predictive relationship between activity change and functional disability in acute low back pain: A prospective cohort study. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1321). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1321/4329/content.pdf

Hefford, C., Arnold, R., Baxter, G. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2010). The Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS): Responsiveness, reliability and construct validity for patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal problems. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 38(2), (pp. 69-70). [Abstract]

Perry, M., Weatherall, M., Hale, L., Baxter, D., Dean, S., Hurley, D., & McDonough, S. (2010). Responsiveness of the RT3 activity monitor to measure change in the free living activity of patients with low back pain. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 38(2), (pp. 73). [Abstract]

Perry, M., Weatherall, M., Hale, L., Baxter, D., Dean, S., Hurley, D., & McDonough, S. (2010). Are people with chronic low back pain less active than people with acute low back pain? New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 38(2), (pp. 73). [Abstract]

Becker, I., Woodley, S. J., Baxter, G. D., & Stringer, M. D. (2010). The pubic symphysis: A systematic anatomical review. Clinical Anatomy. 23, (pp. 348). doi: 10.1002/ca.20954

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Hendrick, P., Hale, L. A., Bell, M. L., Milosavljevic, S., Hurley-Osing, D. A., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2010, March). The relationship between objective activity change and patient's perceptions of activity change and low back pain recovery. Verbal presentation at the 30th Australian Pain Society (APS) and the 35th New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Combined Annual Scientific Meeting: The Impact of Pain, Gold Coast, Australia.

Mulligan, H., Whitehead, L., Hale, L., Baxter, D., & Thomas, D. (2010, May). What encourages people with long-term neurological conditions to undertake physical activity? Verbal presentation at the International Conference on Support for Self Management of Health, Stirling, Scotland.

Intolo, P., Milosavljevic, S., Carman, A. B., & Baxter, G. D. (2010, April). Lumbar and hip sagittal movement: Influence of sex and age. Verbal presentation at the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

2009

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 - 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.

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.

Journal - Research Article

Scudds, R. J., Scudds, R. A., Baxter, G. D., McDonough, S. M., & Walsh, D. M. (2009). Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the treatment of pain in physiotherapy practices in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom: A survey of usage and perceived effectiveness compared with other pain relieving modalities. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 27(1), 11-20. doi: 10.1016/S1013-7025(10)70004-X

Intolo, P., Milosavljevic, S., Baxter, D. G., Carman, A. B., Pal, P., & Munn, J. (2009). The effect of age on lumbar range of motion: A systematic review. Manual Therapy, 14(6), 596-604. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2009.08.006

Smith, J. M., Sullivan, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Massage therapy services for healthcare: A telephone focus group study of drivers for clients' continued use of services. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 17(5-6), 281-291. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2009.07.001

Hendrick, P., Milosavljevic, S., Bell, M. L., Hale, L., Hurley, D. A., McDonough, S. M., Melloh, M., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Does physical activity change predict functional recovery in low back pain? Protocol for a prospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 10, 136. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-10-136

Fullen, B. M., Baxter, G. D., O'Donovan, B. G. G., Doody, C., Daly, L. E., & Hurley, D. A. (2009). Factors impacting on doctors' management of acute low back pain: A systematic review. European Journal of Pain, 13(9), 908-914. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2008.11.013

Meyer, A., Tumilty, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Eccentric exercise protocols for chronic non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: How much is enough? Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 19(5), 609-615. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.00981.x

Smith, J. M., Sullivan, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). The culture of massage therapy: Valued elements and the role of comfort, contact, connection and caring. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 17(4), 181-189. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2009.05.003

Baxter, G. D., Chow, R., Armati, P., Bjordal, J. M., & Laakso, L. (2009). Effects of laser irradiation on peripheral nerve. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1142(1), 45-48. doi: 10.1063/1.3175627

Smith, J. M., Sullivan, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Telephone focus groups in physiotherapy research: Potential uses and recommendations. Physiotherapy Theory & Practice, 25(4), 241-256. doi: 10.1080/09593980902782496

Abbott, J. H., Robertson, M. C., McKenzie, J. E., Baxter, G. D., Theis, J.-C., Campbell, A. J., and the MOA Trial Team. (2009). Exercise therapy, manual therapy, or both, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: A factorial randomised controlled trial protocol. Trials, 10(11). doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-10-11

Liddle, S. D., Baxter, G. D., & Gracey, J. H. (2009). Physiotherapists' use of advice and exercise for the management of chronic low back pain: A national survey. Manual Therapy, 14(2), 189-196. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2008.01.012

Becker, I., Woodley, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Gross morphology of the vastus lateralis muscle: An anatomical review. Clinical Anatomy, 22(4), 436-450. doi: 10.1002/ca.20792

Journal - Research Other

Baxter, G. D. (2009). Intra-operative electroacupuncture: Inconclusive findings add nothing new [Commentary]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 14(4), 309-310. doi: 10.1211/fact.14.4.0017

Baxter, G. D. (2009). Laser acupuncture: Effectiveness depends upon dosage [Commentary]. Acupuncture in Medicine, 27(3), 92. doi: 10.1136/aim.2009.000794

Baxter, G. D. (2009). Potential benefits of laser acupuncture for treatment of headache in children [Commentary]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 14(1), 31-32. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7166.2009.tb01866.x

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Becker, I., Woodley, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Response to "The beginning of the evidence-based morphology" [Letter to the editor]. Clinical Anatomy, 22(7), 854. doi: 10.1002/ca.20858

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Chapple, C., Nicholson, H., Baxter, G. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2009). How hard can I push? Investigating the concept and assessment of irritability. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 37(3), (pp. 153). [Abstract]

Smith, C. M., Hale, L. A., Schneiders, A. G., Olsen, K., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). How does fatigue influence community-based exercise choices in people with multiple sclerosis? e-Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 55(4, Suppl.), (pp. 21). [Abstract]

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., Basford, J. R., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). The dose that works: Low level laser treatment of tendinopathy. Lasers in Medical Science. 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. S54). doi: 10.1007/s10103-009-0735-7

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., Abbott, H., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., Basford, J. R., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Laser therapy in the treatment of Achilles Tendenopathy: A randomised controlled trial. Lasers in Medical Science. 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. S53). doi: 10.1007/s10103-009-0735-7

Becker, I., Baxter, G. D., & Woodley, S. J. (2009). The vastus lateralis muscle: An anatomical investigation. Clinical Anatomy. 22, (pp. 399). doi: 10.1002/ca.20779

Hefford, C., Kemp, L., Abbott, J. H., Arnold, R., Baxter, G. D., & Taylor, W. (2009). The Patient Specific Functional Scale: Responsiveness and validity in upper or lower limb musculoskeletal disorders. Physical Therapy Reviews. 14(1), (pp. 3-4). [Abstract]

Miyahara, M., & Baxter, D. (2009). Parental survey on intervention for children with delayed movement development: Preliminary findings. Physical Therapy Reviews. 14(1), (pp. 7-8). [Abstract]

Baxter, G. D. (2009). Rehabilitation and disability research. Physical Therapy Reviews. 14(1), (pp. 1). doi: 10.1179/174328809X405919

Hendrick, P. A., Milosavljevic, S., Hale, L., Bell, M., Hurley, D., McDonough, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). The role of physical activity in functional recovery in a low back pain cohort: A longitudinal analysis. Physical Therapy Reviews. 14(1), (pp. 5). [Abstract]

Perry, M., Dean, S., Hale, L., & Baxter, G. D. (2009). Low back pain: the graduated return to activity. Physical Therapy Reviews. 14(1), (pp. 6). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Hendrick, P., Hale, L. A., Bell, M. L., Milosavljevic, S., Hurley-Osing, D. A., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2009, September). Does activity change predict low back pain recovery? Poster session presented at the Third Annual Division of Health Sciences Research Forum, Wellington, New Zealand.

Mulligan, H., Hale, L., Whitehead, L., Baxter, D., & Thomas, D. (2009, September). What encourages people with long-term neurological conditions to undertake and sustain physical activity? Poster session presented at the Third Annual Division of Health Sciences Research Forum, Wellington, New Zealand.

Hunter, R. F., Walsh, D. M., Liddle, S. D., . . ., Baxter, G. D., & et al (2009, April). Exercise and manual auricular acupuncture for people with chronic low back pain: A feasibility study. Poster session presented at the CAMSTRAND Annual Conference: Developing Research Strategies in CAM, Hendon, Middlesex, UK.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Hendrick, P. A., Hale, L. A., Bell, M. L., Milosavljevic, S., Hurley-Osing, D. A., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2009, November). The predictive relationships between changes in physical activity and functional disability at 3 months in an acute low back pain population. Verbal presentation at the Society for Back Pain Research Annual General Meeting, Chepstow, Wales.

Baxter, D., & Tumilty, S. (2009, November-December). Laser treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction: Current evidence. Verbal presentation at the Laser Tokyo Congress, Tokyo, Japan.

Baxter, G. D., & Tumilty, S. (2009, November-December). History of laser medicine and surgery in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the Laser Tokyo Congress, Tokyo, Japan.

2008

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.

Journal - Research Article

Baxter, G. D., Bleakley, C., & McDonough, S. (2008). Clinical effectiveness of laser acupuncture: A systematic review. Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies, 1(2), 65-82.

Quinn, F., Hughes, C. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2008). Reflexology in the management of low back pain: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 16(1), 3-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2007.05.001

Fullen, B. M., Doody, C., Baxter, G. D., Daly, L. E., & Hurley, D. A. (2008). Chronic low back pain: Non-clinical factors impacting on management by Irish doctors. Irish Journal of Medical Science, 177(3), 257-263. doi: 10.1007/s11845-008-0174-7

McDonough, S. M., Liddle, S. D., Hunter, R., Walsh, D. M., Glasgow, P., Gormley, G., … Baxter, G. D. (2008). Exercise and manual auricular acupuncture: A pilot assessor-blind randomised controlled trial. (The acupuncture and personalised exercise programme (APEP) Trial). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 9, 31. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-9-31

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., Abbott, J. H., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., & Baxter, G. D. (2008). Laser therapy in the treatment of achilles tendinopathy: A pilot study. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 26(1), 25-30. doi: 10.1089/pho.2007.2126

Kennedy, S., Baxter, G. D., Kerr, D. P., Bradbury, I., Park, J., & McDonough, S. M. (2008). Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain: A pilot randomised non-penetrating sham controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 16(3), 139-146. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2007.03.001

Quinn, F., Baxter, G. D., & Hughes, C. M. (2008). Complementary therapies in the management of low back pain: A survey of reflexologists. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 16(1), 9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2007.07.004

Baxter, G. D., & Basford, J. R. (2008). Low level laser therapy: Current status. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 13(1), 11-13.

Fullen, B. M., Baxter, G. D., O'Donovan, B. G. G., Doody, C., Daly, L., & Hurley, D. A. (2008). Doctors' attitudes and beliefs regarding acute low back pain management: A systematic review. Pain, 136(3), 388-396. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2008.01.003

Journal - Research Other

Baxter, G. D. (2008). [Commentary on the article Auriculotherapy: Effective in chronic and recurrent low back pain in the elderly?]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 13(3), 198-199.

Baxter, G. D. (2008). Chronic low back pain: Acupuncture may be superior to conventional treatment? [Commentary]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 13(1), 32-33.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hendrick, P. A., Perry, M., Hale, L. A., Bell, M. L., Hurley-Osing, D. A., McDonough, S. M., Milosavljevic, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2008). Clinical reliability and utility of an RT3 activity monitor in the measurement of free living physical activity. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Conference. (pp. 76). Wellington, New Zealand: NZSP. [Abstract]

Fullen, B. M., Baxter, G. D., Doody, C., Daly, L. E., & Hurley, D. A. (2008). Doctors' attitudes and beliefs regarding chronic low back pain: A national cross-sectional survey. Physical Therapy Reviews. 13(3), (pp. 206). doi: 10.1179/174328808x309223

Baxter, G. D. (2008). Advice, exercise and opinions in effective management of low back pain: Mens sana in corpore sano? Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Conference. (pp. 5). Wellington, New Zealand: NZSP. [Abstract]

Intolo, P., Carman, A. B., Milosavljevic, S., Baxter, G. D., & Abbott, J. H. (2008). Validity and reliability of the Spineangel® clinical device for quantifying spinal mobility. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Conference. (pp. 38). Wellington, New Zealand: NZSP. [Abstract]

Mulligan, H., Hale, L., Fitzgerald, L., & Baxter, G. D. (2008). Influences on participation in active recreation for people with disability. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Conference. (pp. 52). Wellington, New Zealand: NZSP. [Abstract]

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., Abbott, H., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., & Baxter, G. D. (2008). Laser therapy in the treatment of achilles tendinopathy: A pilot study. Lasers in Medical Science. 23(1), (pp. 93). [Abstract]

Becker, I., Woodley, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2008). An anatomical study of the vastus lateralis muscle. Clinical Anatomy. 21(3), (pp. 269). doi: 10.1002/ca.20609

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, G. D. (2008, April). Advice, exercise and opinions in effective management of low back pain: Mens sana in corpore sano? Invited presentation at the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2007

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.

Journal - Research Article

Harte, A. A., Baxter, G. D., & Gracey, J. H. (2007). The effectiveness of motorised lumbar traction in the management of LBP with lumbo sacral nerve root involvement: A feasibility study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8, 118. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-8-118

Woodley, B. L., Newsham-West, R. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2007). Chronic tendinopathy: Effectiveness of eccentric exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 41, 188-198. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2006.029769

McVeigh, J. G., Finch, M. B., Hurley, D. A., Basford, J. R., Sim, J., & Baxter, G. D. (2007). Tender point count and total myalgic score in fibromyalgia: Changes over a 28-day period. Rheumatology International, 27, 1011-1018. doi: 10.1007/s00296-007-0404-8

Liddle, S. D., Gracey, J. H., & Baxter, G. D. (2007). Advice for the management of low back pain: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Manual Therapy, 12, 310-327.

Konstantinou, K., Foster, N., Rushton, A., Baxter, D., Wright, C., & Breen, A. (2007). Flexion mobilizations with movement techniques: The immediate effects on range of movement and pain in subjects with low back pain. Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics, 30(3), 178-185.

Liddle, S. D., Baxter, G. D., & Gracey, J. H. (2007). Chronic low back pain: Patients' experiences, opinions and expectations for clinical management. Disability & Rehabilitation, 29(24), 1899-1909.

Journal - Research Other

Baxter, G. D. (2007). Acupuncture and craniosacral therapy for chronic asthma: Sub judice: Commentary. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 12(3), 192-194. doi: 10.1211/fact.12.3.0018

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Baxter, G. D. (2007). [Commentary on the article Immediate effects of acupuncture in chronic low back pain: So what's new?]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 12(1), 40.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ferris, E. M., Abbott, J. H., Hendrick, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2007). Functional outcome for patients with low back pain: Predictive validity of physiotherapists' opinion of prognosis. Proceedings of the Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 4. (pp. 23). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago Branch, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists. [Abstract]

Tumilty, S., Munn, J., Abbott, J. H., McDonough, S., Hurley, D. A., & Baxter, G. D. (2007). Laser therapy in the treatment of achilles tendinopathy: A pilot study. Proceedings of the Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 4. (pp. 14). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago Branch, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists. [Abstract]

Hendrick, P., Perry, M., Hale, L., Baxter, D., Hurley-Osing, D., & McDonough, S. (2007). RT3 accelerometer under free-living conditions: 8 week test-retest reliability and clinical utility. Physiotherapy. 93(Suppl. 1), (pp. S627). [Abstract]

Harte, A., Baxter, G., & Gracey, J. (2007). Motorised lumbar traction in the management of low back pain with nerve root involvement: A feasibility study of effectiveness. Physiotherapy. 93(Suppl. 1). [Abstract]

Monaghan, B., Baxter, D., & Barrett, L. (2007). Total knee arthroplasty and age as a predictor of early rehabilitation outcomes post surgery. Physiotherapy. 93(Suppl. 1), (pp. S195). [Abstract]

Intolo, P., Milosavljevic, S., Carman, A. B., Munn, J., Pal, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2007). A systematic review: The effect of age on lumbar mobility. Proceedings of the Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 4. (pp. 8). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago Branch, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists. [Abstract]

Liddle, S., Gracey, J., & Baxter, D. (2007). Advice for the management of low back pain: Do randomised controlled trials reflect current clinical guidelines? Physiotherapy. 93(Suppl. 1), (pp. S160). [Abstract]

Baxter, D. (2007). Electrophysical agents: The challenge for education. Physiotherapy. 93(Suppl. 1), (pp. S14). [Abstract]

McDonough, S., Kennedy, S., Bradbury, I., Kerr, D., Baxter, D., & Park, J. (2007). Does acupuncture have a specific effect in acute non specific low back pain: A pilot study. Physiotherapy. 93(Suppl. 1), (pp. S515). [Abstract]

Moorhead, A., Liddle, D., Hurley-Osing, D., Häger-Ross, C., Sundelin, G., Baxter, D., & McDonough, S. (2007). Physical activity monitoring in healthy adults. Physiotherapy. 93(Suppl. 1), (pp. S84). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Mulligan, H., Hale, L., Fitzgerald, L., & Baxter, D. G. (2007, May). Participation in physical recreational activities: An exploration of perceptions of people with disability. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy Neurology Group Neurosymposium, Nelson, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ferris, E.-M., Abbott, J. H., Hendrick, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2007, August). Functional outcome for patients with low back pain: Predictive validity of physiotherapists' opinion of prognosis. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association Biennial Scientific Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Baxter, D. (2007, February). 'Exercise' versus 'Activity' : Challenges for the rehabilitation of low back pain. Keynote presentation at the National Institute of Rehabilitation Research and New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Other Research Output

Baxter, D. (2007, September). Physiotherapy for pain management: The 'Orthodox Alternative'?. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].

2006

Authored Book - Other

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.

Journal - Research Article

Warke, K., Al-Smadi, J., Baxter, D., Walsh, D. M., & Lowe-Strong, A. S. (2006). Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low-back pain in a multiple sclerosis population. Clinical Journal of Pain, 22(9), 812-819.

Lennon, S., Ashburn, A., & Baxter, D. (2006). Gait outcome following outpatient physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept in people post stroke. Disability & Rehabilitation, 28(13-14), 873-881.

Journal - Research Other

Baxter, G. D. (2006). [Commentary on Laser acupuncture for whiplash: What have we learned about dosages (and placebo)?]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 11(4), 311-312.

Baxter, G. D. (2006). A classic text [Appraisal of the book Electrotherapy explained: Principles and practice]. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 52(4), 311.

Baxter, G. D. (2006). [Commentary on Acupressure: A role in the management of chronic low back pain?]. Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 11(3), 217-218.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Bjordal, J. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2006). Ineffective dose and lack of laser output testing in laser shoulder and neck studies [Letter to the editor]. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 24(4), 534.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Baxter, D., Bleakley, C., & McDonough, S. M. (2006). Laser acupuncture in rehabilitation: State of art? Rehabilitacja Medyczna [Medical Rehabilitation]. 10(Suppl. 5), (pp. 15). [Abstract]

Baxter, D. (2006). Manipulation in the management of low back pain: Current status. Rehabilitacja Medyczna [Medical Rehabilitation]. 10(Suppl. 5), (pp. 37). [Abstract]

McDonough, S. M., Kennedy, S., Bradbury, I., Kerr, D. P., Baxter, G. D., & Park, J. (2006). Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain: A pilot randomised sham controlled trial. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 11(Suppl. 1), (pp. 30). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Baxter, G. D. (2006, October). Complementary and alternative medicine in pain management. Verbal presentation at the 17th Hospice New Zealand Palliative Care and New Zealand Pain Society Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2005

Journal - Research Article

Harte, A. A., Gracey, J. H., & Baxter, G. D. (2005). Current use of lumbar traction in the management of low back pain: Results of a survey of physiotherapists in the United Kingdom. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 86, 1164-1169.

Pensri, P., Foster, N. E., Srisuk, S., Baxter, G. D., & McDonough, S. M. (2005). Physiotherapy management of low back pain in Thailand: A study of practice. Physiotherapy Research International, 10(4), 201-212.

Hurley, D. A., McDonough, S. M., Baxter, G. D., Dempster, M., & Moore, A. P. (2005). A descriptive study of the usage of spinal manipulative therapy techniques within a randomized clinical trial in acute low back pain. Manual Therapy, 10, 61-67. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2004.07.008

Monaghan, B., & Baxter, D. (2005). Post total knee arthroplasty: Age as a factor in early post-surgical outcome. Physical Therapy Reviews, 10, 141-151.

Journal - Research Other

Liddle, S. D., Gracey, J. H., & Baxter, G. D. (2005). More recent reviews show that the content and method of exercise program delivery influence treatment outcomes [Letter to the editor]. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 51, 195.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Baxter, G. D. (2005). Physiotherapy for the management of low back pain: Evidence, guidelines and current practice. In J. H. Abbott (Ed.), Proceedings of the Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 3. (pp. 4). [Abstract]

Harte, A. A., Baxter, G. D., & Gracey, J. H. (2005). To evaluate the effectiveness of traction in the management of lumbosacral radiculopathy. Proceedings of the Society for Back Pain Research Annual General Meeting. UK: Warwick University. [Abstract]

Baxter, G. D. (2005). Electrotherapy: An essential part of physiotherapy practice? In J. H. Abbott (Ed.), Proceedings of the Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 3. (pp. 14). Dunedin: Otago Branch, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists. [Abstract]

Liddle, S. D., Baxter, G. D., Gracey, J. H., & Deyo, R. A. (2005). A focus group study into patients' experiences, opinions and expectations for the clinical management of chronic low back pain. Proceedings of the Society for Back Pain Research Annual General Meeting. UK: Warwick University. [Abstract]

2004

Journal - Research Article

McKeown, L. P., Porter-Armstrong, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2004). Caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis: Experiences of support. Multiple Sclerosis, 10(2), 219-230.

Hurley, D. A., McDonough, S. M., Dempster, M., Moore, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2004). A randomized clinical trial of manipulative therapy and interferential therapy for acute low back pain. Spine, 29(20), 2207-2216.

Journal - Research Other

Liddle, S. D., Baxter, G. D., & Gracey, J. H. (2004). Exercise and chronic low back pain: What works? Pain, 107, 176-190.

2003

Journal - Research Article

Chesterton, L. S., Barlas, P., Foster, N. E., Baxter, G. D., & Wright, C. C. (2003). Gender differences in pressure pain threshold in healthy humans. Pain, 101(3), 259-266.

Chesterton, L. S., Foster, N. E., Wright, C. C., Baxter, G. D., & Barlas, P. (2003). Effects of TENS frequency, intensity and stimulation site parameter manipulation on pressure pain thresholds in healthy human subjects. Pain, 106(1-2), 73-80.

McKeown, L. P., Porter-Armstrong, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2003). The needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 17(3), 234-248.

Armstrong, M. P., McDonough, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2003). Clinical guidelines versus clinical practice in the management of low back pain. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 57(1), 9-13.

Kerr, D., Walsh, D. M., & Baxter, D. (2003). Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: A blinded randomized controlled trial. Clinical Journal of Pain, 19(6), 364-370.

Rebain, R., Baxter, G. D., & McDonough, S. (2003). The passive straight leg raising test in the diagnosis and treatment of lumbar disc herniation: A survey of United Kingdom osteopathic opinion and clinical practice. Spine, 28(15), 1717-1724.

Harte, A. A., Baxter, G. D., & Gracey, J. H. (2003). The efficacy of traction for back pain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 84(10), 1542-1553.

2002

Journal - Research Article

Rebain, R., Baxter, G. D., & McDonough, S. (2002). A systematic review of the passive straight leg raising test as a diagnostic aid for low back pain (1989 to 2000). Spine, 27(17), E388-E395.

Minder, P. M., Noble, J. G., Alves-Guerreiro, J., Hill, I. D., Lowe, A. S., Walsh, D. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2002). Interferential therapy: Lack of effect upon experimentally induced delayed onset muscle soreness. Clinical Physiology & Functional Imaging, 22(5), 339-347.

Chesterton, L. S., Barlas, P., Foster, N. E., Lundeberg, T., Wright, C. C., & Baxter, G. D. (2002). Sensory stimulation (TENS): Effects of parameter manipulation on mechanical pain thresholds in healthy human subjects. Pain, 99(1-2), 253-262.

Lagan, K. M., McKenna, T., Witherow, A., Johns, J., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2002). Low-intensity laser therapy/combined phototherapy in the management of chronic venous ulceration: A placebo-controlled study. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery, 20(3), 109-116.

Marshall, K., Walsh, D. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2002). The effect of a first vaginal delivery on the integrity of the pelvic floor musculature. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16(7), 795-799.

Gracey, J. H., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2002). Physiotherapy management of low back pain: A survey of current practice in northern Ireland. Spine, 27(4), 406-411.

Konstantinou, K., Foster, N., Rushton, A., & Baxter, D. (2002). The use and reported effects of mobilization with movement techniques in low back pain management: A cross-sectional descriptive survey of physiotherapists in Britain. Manual Therapy, 7(4), 206-214.

2001

Journal - Research Article

Hurley, D. A., Minder, P. M., McDonough, S. M., Walsh, D. M., Moore, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2001). Interferential therapy electrode placement technique in acute low back pain: A preliminary investigation. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 82(4), 485-493.

Glasgow, P. D., Hill, I. D., McKevitt, A. M., Lowe, A. S., & Baxter, D. (2001). Low intensity monochromatic infrared therapy: A preliminary study of the effects of a novel treatment unit upon experimental muscle soreness. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 28(1), 33-39.

Noble, J. G., Lowe, A. S., & Baxter, G. D. (2001). Monochromatic infrared irradiation (890 nm): Effect of a multisource array upon conduction in the human median nerve. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery, 19(6), 291-295.

Lowe, A. S., Walker, M. D., Cowan, R., & Baxter, G. D. (2001). Therapeutic ultrasound and wound closure: Lack of healing effect on x-ray irradiated wounds in murine skin. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 82(11), 1507-1511.

Nakaji, S., Shimoyama, T., Umeda, T., Sakamoto, J., Katsura, S., Sugawara, K., & Baxter, D. (2001). Dietary fiber showed no preventive effect against colon and rectal cancers in Japanese with low fat intake: An analysis from the results of nutrition surveys from 23 Japanese prefectures. BMC Cancer, 1, 14. Retrieved from http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/1/14

Hurley, D. A., Dusoir, T. E., McDonough, S. M., Moore, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2001). How effective is the acute low back pain screening questionnaire for predicting 1-year follow-up in patients with low back pain? Clinical Journal of Pain, 17(3), 256-263.

2000

Journal - Research Article

Barlas, P., Robinson, J., Allen, J., & Baxter, G. D. (2000). Lack of effect of acupuncture upon signs and symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness. Clinical Physiology, 20(6), 449-456.

Hurley, D. A., Dusoir, T. E., McDonough, S. M., Moore, A. P., Linton, S. J., & Baxter, G. D. (2000). Biopsychosocial screening questionnaire for patients with low back pain: Preliminary report of utility in physiotherapy practice in Northern Ireland. Clinical Journal of Pain, 16(3), 214-228.

Barlas, P., Craig, J. A., Robinson, J., Walsh, D. M., Baxter, G. D., & Allen, J. M. (2000). Managing delayed-onset muscle soreness: Lack of effect of selected oral systemic analgesics. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 81(7), 966-972.

Walsh, D. M., Noble, G., Baxter, G. D., & Allen, J. M. (2000). Study of the effects of various transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) parameters upon the RIII nociceptive and H-reflexes in humans. Clinical Physiology, 20(3), 191-199.

Walsh, D. M., Baxter, G. D., & Allen, J. M. (2000). Lack of effect of pulsed low-intensity infrared (820 nm) laser irradiation on nerve conduction in the human superficial radial nerve. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine, 26(5), 485-490.

Lagan, K. M., Dusoir, A. E., McDonough, S. M., & Baxter, G. D. (2000). Wound measurement: The comparative reliability of direct versus photographic tracings analyzed by planimetry versus digitizing techniques. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 81(8), 1110-1116.

Barlas, P., Walsh, D. M., Baxter, G. D., & Allen, J. M. (2000). Delayed onset muscle soreness: Effect of an ischaemic block upon mechanical allodynia in humans. Pain, 87(2), 221-225.

Barlas, P., Lowe, A. S., Walsh, D. M., Baxter, G. D., & Allen, J. M. (2000). Effect of acupuncture upon experimentally induced ischemic pain: A sham-controlled single-blind study. Clinical Journal of Pain, 16(3), 255-264.