Simone Lise Dorsch


Contact categoryResearcher
Job titleAssociate Professor (Neurological P
Research instituteSchool of Allied Health
Faculty of Health Sciences

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Bobath therapy is inferior to task-specific training and not superior to other interventions in improving arm activity and arm strength outcomes after stroke : A systematic review
Dorsch, Simone, Carling, Cameron, Cao, Zheng, Fanayan, Emma, Graham, Petra L., McCluskey, Annie, Schurr, Karl, Scrivener, Katharine and Tyson, Sarah. (2023). Bobath therapy is inferior to task-specific training and not superior to other interventions in improving arm activity and arm strength outcomes after stroke : A systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 69(1), pp. 15-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2022.11.008

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Telehealth for rehabilitation and recovery after stroke : State of the evidence and future directions
English, Carolie, Ceravolo, Maria Gabriella, Dorsch, Simone, Drummond, Avril, Gandhi, Dorcas BC, Halliday Green, Judith, Schelfaut, Ben, Verschure, Paul, Urimubenshi, Gerard and Savitz, Sean. (2022). Telehealth for rehabilitation and recovery after stroke : State of the evidence and future directions. International Journal of Stroke. 17(5), pp. 487-493. https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930211062480

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The relationship between strength of the affected leg and walking speed after stroke varies according to the level of walking disability : A systematic review
Dorsch, Simone, Ada, Louise, Sorial, Tiffany and Fanayan, Emma. (2021). The relationship between strength of the affected leg and walking speed after stroke varies according to the level of walking disability : A systematic review. Physical Therapy. 101(12), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab233

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Progressive resistance training increases strength after stroke but this may not carry over to activity: a systematic review
Simone Dorsch, Louise Ada and Daniella Alloggia. (2018). Progressive resistance training increases strength after stroke but this may not carry over to activity: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 64(2), pp. 84-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2018.02.012

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Interventions involving repetitive practice improve strength after stroke: A systematic review
Davide G. de Sousa, Lisa A Harvey, Simone Dorsch and Joanne V Glinsky. (2018). Interventions involving repetitive practice improve strength after stroke: A systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 64(4), pp. 210-221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2018.08.004

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Functional electrical stimulation+iPad-based music therapy for upper limb recovery after stroke : Study protocol for a mixed methods randomised controlled trial
Silveira, Tanya Marie, Dorsch, Simone, Thompson, Grace and Tamplin, Jeanette. (2021). Functional electrical stimulation+iPad-based music therapy for upper limb recovery after stroke : Study protocol for a mixed methods randomised controlled trial. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. 30(4), pp. 314-337. https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2020.1795704

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An audit of physiotherapists’ documentation on physical activity assessment, promotion and prescription to older adults attending out-patient rehabilitation
Paim, Tatiana, Low-Choy, Nancy, Dorsch, Simone and Kuys, Suzanne. (2022). An audit of physiotherapists’ documentation on physical activity assessment, promotion and prescription to older adults attending out-patient rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation. 44(8), pp. 1537-1543. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1805644

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Digitally enabled aged care and neurological rehabilitation to enhance outcomes with Activity and MObility UsiNg Technology (AMOUNT) in Australia : A randomised controlled trial
Hassett, Leanne, van den Berg, Maayken, Lindley, Richard I., Crotty, Maria, McCluskey, Annie, van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Smith, Stuart T., Schurr, Karl, Howard, Kirsten, Hackett, Maree L., Killington, Maggie, Bongers, Bert, Togher, Leanne, Treacy, Daniel, Dorsch, Simone, Wong, Siobhan, Scrivener, Katharine, Chagpar, Sakina, Weber, Heather, ... Sherrington, Catherine. (2020). Digitally enabled aged care and neurological rehabilitation to enhance outcomes with Activity and MObility UsiNg Technology (AMOUNT) in Australia : A randomised controlled trial. PLoS Medicine. 17(2), pp. 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003029

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Bobath therapy is inferior to task-specific training and not superior to other interventions in improving lower limb activities after stroke : A systematic review
Scrivener, Katharine, Dorsch, Simone, McCluskey, Annie, Schurr, Karl, Graham, Petra L., Cao, Zheng, Shepherd, Roberta and Tyson, Sarah. (2020). Bobath therapy is inferior to task-specific training and not superior to other interventions in improving lower limb activities after stroke : A systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 66(4), pp. 225-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2020.09.008

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Two weeks of intensive sit-to-stand training in addition to usual care improves sit-to-stand ability in people who are unable to stand up independently after stroke : A randomised trial
de Sousa, Davide G., Harvey, Lisa A., Dorsch, Simone, Varettas, Bronwyn, Jamieson, Serena, Murphy, Abby and Giaccari, Sarah. (2019). Two weeks of intensive sit-to-stand training in addition to usual care improves sit-to-stand ability in people who are unable to stand up independently after stroke : A randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy. 65(3), pp. 152-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2019.05.007

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Goal-oriented instructions increase the intensity of practice in stroke rehabilitation compared with non-specific instructions : A within-participant, repeated measures experimental study
Hillig, Tessa Rose, Ma, Haotian and Dorsch, Simone. (2019). Goal-oriented instructions increase the intensity of practice in stroke rehabilitation compared with non-specific instructions : A within-participant, repeated measures experimental study. Journal of Physiotherapy. 65(2), pp. 95-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2019.02.007

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In inpatient rehabilitation, large amounts of practice can occur safely without direct therapist supervision : An observational study
Dorsch, Simone, Weeks, Kevin, King, Laura and Polman, Etesa. (2019). In inpatient rehabilitation, large amounts of practice can occur safely without direct therapist supervision : An observational study. Journal of Physiotherapy. 65(1), pp. 23-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2018.11.004

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Feasibility of a nurse-led weekend group exercise program for people after stroke
Scrivener, Katharine, Tourany, Raymond, McNamara-Holmes, Mary, Schurr, Karl, Dorsch, Simone and Dean, Catherine. (2017). Feasibility of a nurse-led weekend group exercise program for people after stroke. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2017, pp. 1 - 7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4574385

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Effect of affordable technology on physical activity levels and mobility outcomes in rehabilitation: A protocol for the Activity and MObility UsiNg Technology (AMOUNT) rehabilitation trial
Hassett, Leanne, van den Berg, Maayken, Lindley, Richard I., Crotty, Maria, McCluskey, Annie, van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Smith, Stuart T., Schurr, Karl, Killington, Maggie, Bongers, Bert, Howard, Kirsten, Heritier, Stephane, Togher, Leanne, Hackett, Maree, Treacy, Daniel, Dorsch, Simone Lise, Wong, Siobhan, Scrivener, Katharine, Chagpar, Sakina, ... Sherrington, Catherine. (2016). Effect of affordable technology on physical activity levels and mobility outcomes in rehabilitation: A protocol for the Activity and MObility UsiNg Technology (AMOUNT) rehabilitation trial. BMJ Open. 6(6), pp. 1 - 9. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012074

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EMG-triggered electrical stimulation is a feasible intervention to apply to multiple arm muscles in people early after stroke, but does not improve strength and activity more than usual therapy: A randomized feasibility trial
Dorsch, Simone Lise, Ada, Louise and Canning, Colleen. (2014). EMG-triggered electrical stimulation is a feasible intervention to apply to multiple arm muscles in people early after stroke, but does not improve strength and activity more than usual therapy: A randomized feasibility trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 28(5), pp. 482 - 490. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215513510011

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The strength of the ankle dorsiflexors has a significant contribution to walking speed in people who can walk independently after stroke : an observational study
Dorsch, Simone, Ada, Louise, Canning, Colleen, Al-Zharani, Matar and Dean, Catherine. (2012). The strength of the ankle dorsiflexors has a significant contribution to walking speed in people who can walk independently after stroke : an observational study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 93(6), pp. 1072 - 1076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2012.01.005

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Lower limb strength is significantly impaired in all muscle groups in ambulatory people with chronic stroke : A cross-sectional study
Dorsch, Simone, Ada, Louise and Canning, Colleen Grace. (2016). Lower limb strength is significantly impaired in all muscle groups in ambulatory people with chronic stroke : A cross-sectional study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 97(4), pp. 522-527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2015.10.106

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Group exercise can improve participants' mobility in an outpatient rehabilitation setting: A randomized controlled trial
Sherrington, Catherine, Pamphlett, Patricia I., Jacka, Jennifer A., Olivetti, Lynnette M., Nugent, Julie A., Hall, Jillian M., Dorsch, Simone Lise, Kwan, Marcella Mun-San and Lord, Stephen R.. (2008). Group exercise can improve participants' mobility in an outpatient rehabilitation setting: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 22(6), pp. 493 - 502. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215508087994

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Strengthening interventions increase strength and improve activity after stroke: a systematic review
Ada, Louise, Dorsch, Simone Lise and Canning, Colleen G.. (2006). Strengthening interventions increase strength and improve activity after stroke: a systematic review. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 52(4), pp. 241 - 248. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0004-9514(06)70003-4

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