Personal
- Name
- Dr James Smeathers
- Position(s)
- Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Health,
School - Exercise and Nutrition Sciences - IHBI Member
Institute of Health Biomedical Innovation (IHBI),
IHBI Health Projects,
IHBI Exercise and Nutrition - Injury - Discipline *
- Human Movement and Sports Science
- Phone
- +61 7 3138 3078
- Fax
- +61 7 3138 3980
- j.smeathers@qut.edu.au
- Location
- View location details (QUT staff and student access only)
- Qualifications
-
Phd (University of Reading), BSc (Hons) (University of Reading)
- Professional memberships
and associations Society of Experimental Biology
Member
Ergonomics Society, UK
Member
International Society of Biomechanics
Member
- Keywords
-
Biomechanics of soft tissues, Biomechanics of the spine & back pain, Diagnostics - non-invasive using low-frequency vibration, Driving - effect of body vibration on professional drivers, Intervertebral disc cartilage & ligaments, Musculo-skeletal injury prevention
Biography
Research interests
- Biomechanics of the spine and back pain
Influence of stress history, age and disease on the rheology of connective tissues with special reference to the intervertebral disc; structural and material properties of the spine and intervertebral disc; mechanical aetiology of osteoarthrosis. Occupational related musculo-skeletal disorders caused by posture, overuse or exposure to vibration.
- Human response to vibration
Use of vibration in vivo to diagnose endoprosthetic loosening and measure stiffness and shock absorption by the musculo-skeletal system. Measurement of heel strike transients and their attenuation by muscle activity or shoe design. Use of appropriate technology for the measurement of posture and vibration in the workplace.
- Biomimetics: the abstraction of good design from nature
Mechanical properties of the intervertebral disc and other soft biological tissues. Biological shock absorbers.
Teaching
Teaching highlights
Undergraduate unit coordinator
- HMB110 Introduction to Exercise and Movement Science
- HMB384 Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Module teaching in
- HMB272 Biomechanics 1 (Material properties, module)
- HMB362 Biomechanics 2 (Tissue Biomechanics, module)
- LSB182 Bioscience 1 (Musculoskeletal Adaptation, module).
Publications
- Frossard LA, Smeathers JE, Evans JH, O'Riordan A, Goodman SW, (2008) Quality control procedure for kinematic analysis of elite seated shot-putters during world-class events, The Sport Journal p1-14
- Frossard LA, Stevenson NJ, Smeathers JE, Haggstrom E, Hagberg K, Sullivan J, Ewins D, Lee Gow D, Gray SJ, Branemark R, (2008) Monitoring of the Load Regime Applied on the Osseointegrated Fixation of a Trans-Femoral Amputee: A Tool for Evidence-Based Practice, Prosthetics and Orthotics International p68-78
- Frossard LA, Smeathers JE, O'Riordan A, (2007) Shot Trajectory Parameters in Gold Medal Stationary Shot-Putters During World-Class Competition, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly p317-331
- Wearing SC, Smeathers JE, Sullivan PM, Yates B, Urry SR, Dubois P, (2007) Plantar Fasciitis: Are Pain and Fascial Thickness Associated with Arch Shape and Loading?, Physical Therapy p1002-1008
- Wearing SC, Smeathers JE, Urry SR, Hennig EM, Hills A, (2006) The Pathomechanics of Plantar Fasciitis, Sports Medicine p585-611
- Frossard LA, Smeathers JE, (2005) Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes of Transfemoral Amputee Fitted with Osteointegrated Implant: From Laboratory to Daily Recordings of the Load Regime, 5th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland p151
- Frossard LA, Smeathers JE, Stevenson N, (2005) Classification of Daily Activities of Transfemoral Amputees For Evidence-Based Practice, 2005 Joint Local Symposium - Physical Sciences and Engineering Medicine. The Local scene in Queensland XVI p1
- Wearing S, Smeathers J, Yates B, Sullivan PM, Urry SR, Dubois P, (2005) Errors in Measuring Sagittal Arch Kinematics of the Human Foot With Digital Fluoroscopy, Gait and Posture p326-332
- Frossard LA, O'Riordan A, Goodman SW, Smeathers JE, (2004) Video Recording of Seated Shot-Putters During World-Class Events, 3rd International Sports Sciences Days - The Analysis of Elite Performance in its Contextual Environment? p47-48
- Wearing S, Smeathers JE, Yates B, Sullivan PM, Urry SR, Dubois P, (2004) Sagittal Movement of the Medial Longitudinal Arch Is Unchanged in Plantar Fasciitis, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise p1761-1767
For more publications by this staff member, visit QUT ePrints, the University's research repository.
Supervision
Completed supervisions (Doctorate)
- A Finite Element and Experimental Investigation of the Femoral Component Mechanics in Total Hip Arthroplasty (2006)
- A Biomechanical Analysis of Plantar Fasciitis using Digital Fluoroscopy (2004)
- The Stability of EMG Median Frequency Under Varying Muscle Contraction Conditions and Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (2004)
