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Research outputs per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Luke Jenkins is a Lecturer in the Physiotherapy department at Western Sydney University. He completed his PhD in 2023 and also holds a Masters of Physiotherapy from Sydney University and Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) from Western Sydney University.
Luke is now a member of the Brain Stimulation and Rehabilitation Lab in the School of Health Sciences, and previously held an honorary post-doctoral position at Neuroscience Research Australia.
Luke is a passionate educator, teaching across a range of subjects during his time as an academic, currently he teaches Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Western Sydney University.
Luke continues to work clinically as a physiotherapist within the scope of musculoskeletal pain and occupational health.
Research description
Luke is an early career researcher interested in understanding neurobiological mechansisms underpinning transition from acute to chronic pain. He has experience in a range of research methodologies including transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroencephalography, electromyography, quantitative sensory testing, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and proteomics. He has published work in high impact journals including PAIN and Journal of Pain.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Qualifications
Master of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
Bachelor of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University
Doctor of Philosophy, Western Sydney University
Research keywords
- Pain
- Neurobiological
- Biopsychosocial
- Physiotherapy
- Evidence-informed
- Co-design
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Research outputs
- 12 Article
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Can assessment of human assumed central sensitisation improve the predictive accuracy of the STarT Back screening tool in acute low back pain?
Chang, W. J., Humburg, P., Jenkins, L. C., Buscemi, V., Gonalez-Alvarez, M. E., McAuley, J. H., Liston, M. B. & Schabrun, S. M., Nov 2024, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 74, 8 p., 103177.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dry needling perceptions and experiences : a survey of Australian physiotherapists
Jenkins, L. C., Summers, S. J., Nasser, A. & Verhagen, A., Feb 2024, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 69, 6 p., 102895.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Sex differences in the serum proteomic profile during acute low back pain: a preliminary study of the relationship to future low back pain
Jenkins, L. C., Chang, W. J., Humburg, P., Wasinger, V. C., Stone, L. S., Dorsey, S. G., Renn, C., Starkweather, A. & Schabrun, S. M., May 2024, In: The Journal of Pain. 25, 5, 17 p., 104426.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
The influence of pain hypersensitivity and psychological factors on pain and disability in the transition from acute to chronic low back pain : a longitudinal exploratory investigation and cluster analysis
Chang, W.-J., Jenkins, L., Humburg, P. & Schabrun, S. M., Sept 2024, In: The Journal of Pain. 25, 9, 13 p., 104584.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Cortical function and sensorimotor plasticity are prognostic factors associated with future low back pain after an acute episode : the understanding persistent pain where it ResiDes prospective cohort study
Jenkins, L. C., Chang, W.-J., Buscemi, V., Liston, M., Humburg, P., Nicholas, M., Graven-Nielsen, T., Hodges, P. W., McAuley, J. H. & Schabrun, S. M., 1 Jan 2023, In: Pain. 164, 1, p. 14-26 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access21 Citations (Scopus)
HDR Theses
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Prediction and causal inference in the transition from acute to chronic low back pain
Jenkins, L. C. (Author), 2022Western Sydney University thesis: Doctoral thesis
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