Margarita Tsiros

Improving physical function in obese youths

Publications and Presentations

• Tsiros MD, Olds T, Buckley J, Grimshaw P, Brennan L, Walkley J, Hills A, Howe PRC, Coates A (2009). Health related quality of life in obese children and adolescents. International Journal of Obesity, vol. 33, pp. 387 - 400.
  
• Tsiros MD, Sinn N, Brennan L, Coates A, Walkley J, Howe PRC & Buckley JD (2008). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy improves diet and body composition in overweight and obese adolescents. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (impact factor 6.56)
  
• Tsiros MD, Sinn N, Coates A, Howe PRC & Buckley J (2008). Treatment of Adolescent Obesity. European Journal of Paediatrics, vol.167, no. 1, pp. 9-16 (impact factor 1.137)
  
• Tsiros MD, Van Kessel G, Gibson S & Raghvendra (2007). An exploratory study of the effects of hydrotherapy for children with a disability: views of parents and therapists. Aquatic Therapy Journal. October, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 17-21.

Conference and Workshop Presentations

Crossing the borders Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference
Tsiros MD, Olds T, Buckley JD, Grimshaw P, Brennan L, Walkley J, Hills AP, Howe PRC, Coates AM (2008). Health related quality of life and physical functioning in obese children and adolescents . Crossing the borders APA conference proceedings.

Australian Society for the study of obesity annual conference
Tsiros MT, Sinn N, Coates A, Brennan L, Walkley J, Howe PRC, Buckley J (2007). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to treat overweight and obese adolescents. ASSO conference proceedings

Australian Physiotherapy Association Paediatric Hydrotherapy
Tsiros MT. Workshop on Hydrotherapy for children with cerebral palsy, Sept 2007

Australian Society for Medical Research Annual Conference
Tsiros MT, Sinn N, Coates A, Brennan L, Walkley J, Howe PRC, Buckley J (2007). Adelaide-based evaluation of the Choose Health Program: Cognitive behavioural therapy for overweight and obesity in adolescents. ASMR conference proceedings, June 2007.

Australian Physiotherapy Association National Paediatric Group Evening
Tsiros MT. Use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to treat overweight and obesity in adolescents (2006).

HDA Early researchers inaugural symposium
Tsiros MT, Sinn N, Coates A, Brennan L, Walkley J, Howe P, Buckley J (2006). Adelaide-based evaluation of the Choose Health Program: Cognitive behavioural therapy for overweight and obesity in adolescents. HDA conference proceedings, Nov 2006.

Presentations to Schools/ Community Groups

• Blair Athol Primary School, April 2009
• Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club, November 2008
• Unley High school, July 2008

Professional Memberships

• National Paediatric Group - Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Australian Society for Medical Research
• Australian & New Zealand Society for the Study of Obesity

Contact Details

( Phone: (08) 8302 2348

* Email: margarita.tsiros@unisa.edu.au

Kade Davison

Combined effect of dietary supplementation with cocoa polyphenols and regular aerobic exercise on body composition

Publications and Presentations

• Davison K, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Howe PRC. Effect of cocoa flavanols and exercise on cardio-metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese subjects. Int J Obesity Accepted 24/03/08

• Davison K, Hill A, Thorp A, Worthley C, Murphy K, Howe P, Buckley J. Digital volume pulse (DVP) analysis of vasodilator function during exercise. Australian Society for Medical Research, SA Divn. Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide 2004; abstr. O31.

• Davison K, Bircher S, Hill A, Howe P, Buckley J. Improved cardiorespiratory fitness counteracts endothelial dysfunction in the obese. Australian Society for Medical Research, Adelaide, June 2005.

Contact Details

( Phone: (08) 8302 1817

* Email: kade.davison@unisa.edu.au

Catherine Milte

Omega-3 fatty acids for helping to reduce ADHD symptoms & learning difficulties in children

Publications and Presentations

• Milte CM, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Hill AM, Howe PRC. Dose dependent effects of DHA-rich tuna oil on erythrocyte DHA and blood lipid levels. British Journal of Nutrition, 99, pp1083-1088.

• Coates AM, Milte CM, Sjoberg NJ, Buckley JD, Hill AM, Ferrante A, Saint DA, Howe PRC. 'Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid-rich fish oil on cardiovascular and inflammatory biomarkers'. ISSFAL Conference. 2008; Kansas City, Missouri, May.

• Sinn N, Milte C, Buckley J, Coates AM, Howe PRC. 'Low long-chain omega-3 levels correlate with ADHD symptoms, attention and literacy problems in children with low omega-3 status'. ISSFAL Conference. 2008; Kansas City, Missouri, May.

• Murphy KJ, Boyd KA, Coates AM, Pettman TL, Milte C, Misan GMH, Buckley JD, Howe PRC. Does dairy consumption increase risk of cardio-metabolic disease? ISSFAL Conference. 2008; Kansas City, Missouri, May.
   

Contact Details

( Phone: (08) 8302 1452

* Email: catherine.milte@unisa.edu.au

Michael Dale

Whey protein supplementation: Effects on physiological function and exercise performance

Publications and Presentations

• LaForgia, J., Dollman, J., Dale, M., Withers, R.T. & Hill, A.M. (2009) Validation of DXA body composition estimates in obese men and women. Obesity 17(4): 821-826

• Dale, M.J. & Grimshaw, P.N. (2002) Gait variability using 2 and 3 - Dimensional measurement techniques. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 5 (4) p16

• Dale, M.J. & Grimshaw, P.N. (2002) Kinematic adaptation to new footwear in runners. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 5 (4) p16

• Lewis, N.R., Dollman, J & Dale, M.J (2007) Trends in self-reported physical activity behaviours and attitudes among South Australian youth between 1985 - 2004. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (in press)

• Dale, M. Lafrogia, J., Dollman, J., Withers, R. & Hill, A. (2007) Validation of dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) body composition estimated against criterion four compartment model values in obese adults. Scientific Meeting of the South Australian Division of the Australian Society for Medical Research, June 6th 2007, Poster 14

Contact Details

( Phone: (08) 8302 1452

* Email: michael.dale@unisa.edu.au

Jacqueline Peters

Parenting and Teaching Children Healthy Habits (PATCH)

Publications and Presentations

• Peters, J., Biggs, S., Bauer, K., Lushington, K., Kennedy, D., Martin, J., Dorrian. K. (2009). The sensitivity of a PDA-based psychomotor vigilance task to sleep restriction in 10-year-old girls. Journal of Sleep Research, 18(2), 173-177.

Contact Details

( Phone: (08) 8302 2680

* Email: Jacqueline.Peters@postgrads.unisa.edu.au

Rachel Wong

Acute effects of resveratrol on human circulatory function

Contact Details

( Phone: (08) 8302 1939

* Email: rachael.wong@unisa.edu.au

Matthew Robinson

The effect of an Avena Sativa extract on cognitive functioning and psychological well-being in Australian adults

Contact Details

( Phone: (08) 8302 1939

* Email: robmj10@students.unisa.edu.au