Health Sciences

School of Occupational Therapy

Ursula Winzeler-Mercay

Lecturer

DipOT Zurich
M.App.Sc La Trobe University
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education La Trobe University
Accredited OT

Interests

Research

School Research Group:
- Neurological Research

Specific Research Interests:
- Neurological rehabilitation in particular adult stroke: Application of neurological interventions such as EMG biofeedback, CIMT, strength and repetitive training, BIT, imagery training, shoulder management.

Learning and Teaching Areas

Evidence based practice
Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Teaching and Learning in higher education

Publications

Winzeler- Mercay, U. & Mudie, HM. (2002). The nature of the effects of stroke on flexor and extensor muscles during work and at rest. Disability and Rehabilitation 24, (17), 875-886.

Mudie,HM., Winzeler- Mercay, U. et al. (2002). Training of weight distribution after stroke: randomized controlled pilot study comparing task-related reach, Bobath and feedback training approaches. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16 . 582-592.

Winzeler- Mercay, U. (2003). The impact of stroke on co-operative muscle actions of the trunk and paretic upper limb during task performance. Master thesis.

Sheehan , JL., Winzeler- Mercay, U. & Mudie, HM.. A randomised controlled pilot study to obtain the best estimate of the size of the effect of a thermoplastic resting splint on spasticity in the stroke-affected wrist and fingers. Clinical Rehabilitation, 20 (12), 1032-1037.