Professor Andrew Cresswell, BEd, MSc, Med Dr (Neuroscience)    Professor in Biomechanics/Neurophysiology

	Biography

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.

Background

Dr 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.

Dr Cresswell is the Chair of the School of Human Movement Studies Teaching and Learning Committee

	Links
	Neuromechanics laboratory, Human Movement Studies link, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

	Keywords
	Medical: Neurophysiology, Medical: Electrophysiology, Medical: Nervous System, Medical: Musculoskeletal System, Medical: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical: Physiotherapy, Medical: Sports Medicine