Health Sciences

School of Physiotherapy

Staff Profile

Dr Helen McBurney Qualifications : PhD (La Trobe); B App Sc (Physio); Grad Dip Physio (Cardiothoracic). Email

Research / Interests:

• Outcomes, particularly for patients with cardiac disorders.

Publications / Journals :

1. McBurney H; Dodd K; Taylor N; Graham HK. A qualitative analysis of the benefits of strength training in young people with cerebral palsy. Journal of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 2003; 45: 658-663.
2. Oldmeadow L; McBurney H; Robertson V. Predicted risk of extended inpatient rehabilitation after hip or knee arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2003; Vol 18 (6) 775-779.
3. Sundararajan V; Bunker S; Begg S; Marshall R; McBurney H. Attendance rates and outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation in Victoria, 1998. MJA March 2004; 180:268-271.
4. Taylor N; Dodd K; McBurney H; Graham HK. Implementing a home-based strength-training programme for young people with cerebral palsy. Physiotherapy June 2004; 90 (2) 57-63.
5. Oldmeadow L; McBurney H; Robertson V; Kimmel L; Elliott B. Targeted post-operative care improves discharge outcomes after hip or knee arthroplasty. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation September 2004; 85 (9) 1424-1427.
6. Allen J; Dodd K; Taylor N; McBurney H; Larkin H. Strength training can be enjoyable & beneficial for adults with cerebral palsy. Disability and Rehabilitation September 2004; 26 (19) 1121-1127.