Emeritus Professor
Tony Parker
Faculty of Health,
School of Public Health & Social Work
Biography
Research InterestsTony is involved in a number of research projects, in the supervision of postgraduate students, and as a lecturer in undergraduate studies. Fundamental research interests lie in the biophysical bases of movement and associated disorders of movement, human growth and development, and functional anatomy, incorporating research ranging from the relationship between fatigue and workplace injury to developing and maintaining the functional capacity of amputees.Personal details
Positions
- Emeritus Professor
Faculty of Health,
School of Public Health & Social Work
Keywords
Human gait & performance, Olympics - Pre-Olympic Congress (chairman), Sport - children in sport, Sports injury, Sports medicine, Sports science
Research field
Human Movement and Sports Science
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Qualifications
- PhD (University of Oregon)
- MSc (University of Oregon)
- BSc (University of Oregon)
Professional memberships and associations
Teaching
Publications
- Parker, T. & McDonald, M. (2008). Biomechanics. In J. Borms (Ed.), Directory of Sport Science (5th Edition) (pp. 105–118). ICSSPE/CIEPSS. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/19188
- Stewart, I., McDonald, M., Hunt, A. & Parker, T. (2008). Physical capacity of rescue personnel in the mining industry. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 3(1), 1–6. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/15501
- Hayes, S., Battistutta, D., Parker, T., Hirst, C. & Newman, B. (2005). Assessing Task 'Burden' of Daily Activities Requiring Upper Body Function Among Women Following Breast Cancer Treatment. Supportive Care in Cancer, 13(4), 255–265. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/21916
- Courtney, M., Edwards, H., Chang, A., Parker, T., Finlayson, K., Hamilton, K., Gundrum, T., Blackwell, L., Bradbury, C. & Byrnes, A. (2005). Improving Health and Reducing Health Service use for Older Adults at Risk of Hospital Admission. Presented at: International Association of Gerontology 18th World Congress,.
- Hayes, S., Davies, P., Parker, T., Bashford, J. & Green, A. (2004). Role of a Mixed Type, Moderate Intensity Exercise Programme After Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(3), 304–309. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/7544
- Hayes, S., Davies, P., Parker, T., Bashford, J. & Newman, B. (2004). Quality of Life Changes Following Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation and Participation in a Mixed-Type, Moderate-intensity, Exercise Program. Bone Marrow Transplantation, 33, 553–558. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/9243
- Parker, T. & Hubinger, L. (2003). Description of On-Road Workload for Queensland Ambulance Service Operational Personnel. QUT & QAS.
- Parker, T. & Hubinger, L. (2003). Health and Work Profiles of Queensland Ambulance Service Operational Personnel. QUT & QAS.
- Parker, T. & Hubinger, L. (2003). A Review of the Work Practices, Workload and Health Profiles of Queensland Ambulance Service Operational Personnel: Implications for Resource Allocation and Health Management. QUT & QAS.
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