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Dr Benedict Wand |
Ben is currently the coordinator of musculoskeletal studies for the Physiotherapy program at the University of Notre Dame Australia. He completed his original physiotherapy degree, as well as post graduate qualifications in sports science and manipulative physiotherapy in Sydney. He undertook his PhD at Brunel University in London on physiotherapy management of acute low back pain. His current research interests include the role of central nervous system dysfunction in chronic low back pain and physiotherapy management of chronic spinal pain. Career / Education / Teaching / Current Research / Publications / Memberships & Affiliations 2009 - Present Associate Professor 2003 - 2008 Senior Lecturer 1997 – 2003 Superintendent Physiotherapist 1996 Physiotherapist 1994 Physiotherapist 1993 Physiotherapist 1992 Physiotherapist 1991 Physiotherapist 1989-1990 Physiotherapist
1998-2002 Doctor of Philosophy 1995-1996 Master of Applied Science (Manipulative Physiotherapy) 1994 Graduate Diploma (Exercise and Sport Sciences) 1986-1989 Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Other Responsibilities
Does acupuncture applied as a sensory discrimination training tool decrease pain in chronic low back pain patients more than acupuncture alone? A randomised within-subject cross-over design study. Is There Evidence Of A Body Perception Disturbance In Chronic Low Back Pain? Further testing of a back specific body perception questionnaire. The influence of different movement conditions on pressure pain thresholds in healthy volunteers Two point discrimination and laterality recognition in patients with chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy Is there evidence of mislocalisation of tactile information in patients with chronic low back pain? The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation of cortical regions on tactile acuity and mental rotation. A series of sham controlled, double blind trials. Cochrane systematic review: Local anaesthetic sympathetic blockade for complex regional pain syndrome (UPDATE) Cochrane systematic review: Physiotherapy interventions for treating pain and disability in adults with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Types I and II Cochrane overview: Interventions for treating pain and disability in adults with complex regional pain syndrome Integration of cortical training techniques into the management of the acute burns patient Publications Edgar D, Zorzi L, Wand BM, Brockman N, Griggs C, Clifford M, Wood FM. Prevention of Neural Hypersensitivity After Acute Upper Limb Burn Injury: Development and Demonstration of a Cortical Training Protocol. Burns (In press). O’Connell N, Cossar J, Marston L, Wand BM, Bunce B, De Souza L, Maskell D, Sharp A, Moseley GL. Transcranial direct current stimulation of the motor cortex in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain. A randomised, double-blind exploratory study. Clinical Journal of Pain (in press) Stanton T, Hancock M, Wand BM, Latimer J, Fritz J. Does a treatment-based classification algorithm for low back pain define mutually exclusive treatment subgroups? A cross-sectional study. Physical Therapy (in press) Wand BM, O'Connell NE, Di Pietro F, Bulsara M. Treating Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Using a Sensori-motor Retraining Approach: An Explorative Multiple Baseline Study Across Three Patients. Physical Therapy (in press) Wand BM, Parkitny L, O'Connell NE, Luomajoki H, McAuley J, Thacker M, Moseley GL (2011) Cortical changes with chronic low back pain: Current state of the art and implications for clinical practice. Manual Therapy. 16(1):154-20. O’Connell NE, Wand BM, Marston L, Spencer S, DeSouza L (2010). Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain in adults: a systematic review. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Sep 8;(9). Wand BM, Di Pietro F, George P, O'Connell NE (2010) Tactile thresholds are preserved yet complex sensory function is impaired over the lumbar spine of chronic non-specific low back pain patients. A preliminary investigation. Physiotherapy. 96(4):317-23. O'Connell NE, Wand BM, Colquhoun D (2010). A failure of the review process? Comment on Ahsin et al. Clinical and endocrinological changes after electro-acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Pain. 149(1):160. Wand BM, O'Connell NE, Parkitny L (2010). Depression may contribute to the sensory changes in whiplash patients? Re: Chien, A, Sterling, M. Sensory hypoaesthesia is a feature of chronic whiplash but not chronic idiopathic neck pain. Manual Therapy. 15(3):e1. Wand BM, Chiffelle L, McAuley JH, O’Connell NE, De Souza LH (2010). Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain. European Spine Journal. 19(4): 633-637. O’Connell NE, Wand BM, Marston L, Spencer S, DeSouza L (2010). Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain in adults: Protocol of a systematic review. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews: 2010 Issue 1. Wand BM, O'Connell NE, Moseley GL (2009). The brain in chronic low back pain – A brief stroll through the evidence. The Backcare Journal. Winter 09/10:8-10. O’Connell NE, Wand BM, Goldacre B (2009). Interpretive bias in acupuncture research? A case study. Evaluations and the Health Professions. 32(4):393-409. Wand BM, McAuley JH, Marston L, De Souza LH. (2009) Predicting outcome in acute low back pain using different models of patient profiling. Spine. 34(18): 1970-1975. Joint Spinal Care Working Group (2009). Spinal Pain Model of Care. Health Networks Branch, Department of Health, Perth, Western Australia. Wand BM, Hunter R, O’Connell NE, Marston L, McAuley JH. (2009) The self-reported aggravating activities of people with chronic non-specific low back pain do not involve consistent directions of spinal movement: an observational study. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 55: 47-51. O'Connell NE, Wand BM, Bausell RB (2009). Acupuncture for low back pain: interpretive leaps of faith. Re: Yuan J, Purepong N, Kerr DP, et al. Effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain. A systematic review. Spine.;34(7):752. Wand BM, O'Connell N (2008). German acupuncture trials for chronic low back pain. Arch Intern Med.;168(9):1011. Wand BM and O’Connell NE (2008). Chronic low back pain – sub groups or a single mechanism? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 9:11. Wand BM, Bird C, McAuley JH, Doré CJ, MacDowell M, De Souza LH (2004). Early intervention for the management of acute low back pain: A single blind randomised controlled trial of psycho-social education, manual therapy and exercise. Spine;29(21):2350-2356. Conference Presentations Wand BM, Di Pietro F, George P, O'Connell NE (2011) Tactile thresholds are preserved yet complex sensory function is impaired over the lumbar spine of chronic non-specific low back pain patients. A preliminary investigation. Australian Pain Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting. Darwin, Australia Hush J, Yung V, Mackey M, Adams R, Wand BM, Nelson R, Beattie P. (2011) Patient satisfaction with musculoskeletal physiotherapy care in Australia is high. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Zorzi L, Brockman N, Clifford M, Griggs C, Wood FM, Wand BM, Edgar D (2009). Cortical training in the management of acute upper limb burns: a pilot randomised controlled trial Australian and New Zealand Burns Association Conference. Wellington, NZ 25th September. Zorzi L, Brockman N, Clifford M, Griggs C, Wood FM, Wand BM, Edgar D (2009). Cortical training in the management of acute upper limb burns: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference Week, Sydney, 1-5th October. Wand BM, Di Pietro FS, George PJ, O’Connell NE. (2009).Tactile Thresholds are Preserved yet Cortical Sensory Function is Impaired in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients. 3rd International Conference in Movement Dysfunction. Edinburgh, 30 Oct – 1Nov. Wand BM (2007). Chronic low back pain – sub groups or a single mechanism? Invited speaker, 1st Brunel Pain symposium. London, UK. McAuley JH, Wand BM, Bird C, De Souza LH. (2005). Refining physiotherapy care for acute low back pain. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference, Brisbane, Australia. Wand BM, McAuley J, Bird C, Doré C, MacDowell M & DeSouza L. (2004) International low back pain guidelines: a comparison of two research based models of care for the management of acute low back pain. Australian Physiotherapy Association 8th International Physiotherapy Congress, Adelaide, Australia. Conference Posters Wand BM, O'Connell NE, Di Pietro F, Bulsara M (2011). Treating Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Using a Sensori-motor Retraining Approach: An Explorative Multiple Baseline Study Across Three Patients. Australian Pain Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting. Darwin, Australia. O’Connell NE, Wand BM, Marston L, Spencer S, DeSouza L (2011). Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain in adults: a systematic review. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. O’Connell N, Cossar J, Marston L, Wand BM, Bunce B, De Souza L, Maskell D, Sharp A, Moseley GL (2011). Transcranial direct current stimulation of the motor cortex in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain. A randomised, double-blind exploratory study. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wand BM, James M, Tulloch V, Formby P, O'Connell NE, Moseley GL (2011). Disturbances in self-perception in people with chronic low back pain: Preliminary results of a back pain specific body perception questionnaire. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wand BM, Keeves J, Bourgoin C, O'Connell NE, Moseley GL (2011). Referred tactile sensations in association with chronic, non-specific, low back pain patients. A preliminary investigation. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wand BM, Tulloch V, George P, O'Connell NE, Moseley GL (2011). Seeing it helps: movement-related back pain is reduced by visualisation of the back during movement. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Stanton T, Hancock M, Wand BM, Latimer J, Fritz J (2011). Does a treatment-based classification algorithm for low back pain define mutually exclusive treatment subgroups? A cross-sectional study. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Hush J, Yung V, Mackey M, Adams R, Wand BM, Nelson R, Beattie P. (2011) What factors determine patient satisfaction with musculoskeletal physiotherapy care in Australia? World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Stanton T, Hancock M, Wand BM, Latimer J, Fritz J (2011). Does a treatment-based classification algorithm for low back pain define mutually exclusive treatment subgroups? A cross-sectional study.XI International Forum, Primary Care Research on Low Back Pain. Melbourne, Australia. Wand BM, Chiffelle L, McAuley JH, O’Connell NE, De Souza LH. (2009) Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain. 3rd International Conference in Movement Dysfunction. Edinburgh, UK 30 Oct – 1Nov. Wand BM, Hunter R, O’Connell NE, Marston L, McAuley JH. (2009) The self-reported aggravating activities of people with chronic non-specific low back pain do not involve consistent directions of spinal movement: an observational study. 3rd International Conference in Movement Dysfunction. Edinburgh, 30 Oct – 1Nov. McAuley JH, Wand BM, Bird C, De Souza LH. (2007). What determines chronic low back disability? The influence of patient profiles. IX International Forum, Primary Care Research on Low Back Pain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Consultancy Reports Joint Spinal Care Working Group (2009). Spinal Pain Model of Care. Health Networks Branch, Department of Health, Perth, Western Australia. |
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