Professor Andrew Cresswell
Fellow
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Role(s): Fellow Level: Full Status: Active
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Prof. Cresswell’s research interest is in the integration of neurophysiology and biomechanics (neuromechanics) to investigate the control of human movement.
Particular research interests lie within the areas of: Motoneurone, reflex and cortical excitability during lengthening and shortening muscle actions; Neuromuscular fatigue; Reflex and voluntary activation of the abdominal musculature during controlled postural tasks.
Prof Cresswell completed his medical doctorate in Neuroscience from the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, in 1993. He remained at the Karolinska Institute and University College of Physical Education and Sports until 2005 when he joined the academic staff at the University of Queensland with joint appointments in the Schools of Human Movement Studies and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
He held the position of Head of School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at The University of Queensland from 2013-2018.
Was President of the International Society of Biomechanics and President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics, and is also a Fellow of The International Society of Biomechanics and Sports Medicine Australia
