Prof Benedict Wand

Professor
BAppSc, GradDip(ExSpSc), MAppSc, PhD

Email: Benedict.Wand@nd.edu.au
Phone: 9433 0203

  • Biography

    Ben is the coordinator of musculoskeletal studies for the physiotherapy program at The University of Notre Dame Australia. Ben completed his physiotherapy degree, as well as postgraduate qualifications in sports science and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, in Sydney. He undertook his PhD at Brunel University in London, investigating physiotherapy management of acute low back pain.

  • Teaching areas

    • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
    • Complex Cases

  • Research expertise and supervision

    • Spinal Pain
    • Chronic Pain
    • Pain Mechanisms
    • Rehabilitation

  • Journal articles and proceedings

    • Monticone M, et al. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Fremantle Knee Awareness Questionnaire in Italian subjects with painful knee osteoarthritis. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (In Press)
    • Skinner IW, et al Do people with acute low back pain have an attentional bias to threat-related words? The Scandinavian Journal of Pain. (In Press)
    • Nishigami T, et al. Knee-related disability was largely influenced by cognitive factors and disturbed body perception in knee osteoarthritis. Scientific Reports. 2021 Mar 12;11(1):5835. Tanaka S et al. Identifying participants with knee osteoarthritis likely to benefit from physical therapy education and exercise: A hypothesis-generating study. Eur J Pain. 2021 Feb;25(2):485-496
    • Schäfer A et al. Validation and investigation of cross cultural equivalence of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire - German version (FreBAQ-G). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (In press)
    • Nishigami T, et al. Development and validation of a shoulder-specific body-perception questionnaire in people with persistent shoulder pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2021 Jan 21;22(1):98
    • Yamashita Y, et al. Development and Psychometric Testing of the Japanese Version of the Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Pain Res. 2021 Feb 4;14:311-324
    • Bagg MK, et al. The RESOLVE Trial for people with chronic low back pain: statistical analysis plan. Braz J Phys Ther. 2021 Jan-Feb;25(1):103-111.
    • Gittings PM, et al. The efficacy of resistance training in addition to usual care for adults with acute burn injury: A randomised controlled trial. Burns. 2021 Feb;47(1):84-100
    • Bagg MK, et al. Response to letter from Chou regarding "Systematic reviews that include only published data may overestimate the effectiveness of analgesic medicines for low back pain". Clin Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 6:S0895-4356(20)31169-0
    • Cashin AG, et al. Pharmacological treatments for low back pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD013815.
    • Bagg MK, et al. Systematic reviews that include only published data may overestimate the effectiveness of analgesic medicines for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Epidemiol. 2020 Aug;124:149-159.
    • moderate Achilles tendinopathy: A preliminary randomised cross-over experiment. Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal 2019;9(4).
    • Bagg MK et al. Recent data from radiofrequency denervation trials further emphasise that treating nociception is not the same as treating pain. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jul;53(13):841-842.
    • Yamashita H et al. Perceived body distortion rather than actual body distortion is associated with chronic low back pain in adults with cerebral palsy: A preliminary investigation. Pain Pract. 2019 Nov;19(8):826-835..
    • Gibson W, et al. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic pain - an overview of Cochrane Reviews. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Feb 19;2:CD011890 Gibson W, et al. Thrust manipulation may not decrease the intensity of chronic low back pain. Letter to the editor regarding "Manipulation and mobilization for treating chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis" by Coulter et al. Spine J. 2018 Oct;18(10):1961-1963
    • Ehrenbrusthoff K, et al. The translation, validity and reliability of the German version of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire. PLoS One. 2018 Oct 4;13(10):e0205244
    • Skinner I, et al. The reliability of eye tracking to assess attentional bias to threatening words in healthy individuals. Behavior Research Methods 2018 Oct;50(5):1778-1792.
    • Nishigami T, et al. Embodying the illusion of a strong, fit back in people with chronic low back pain. A pilot proof-of-concept study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2018 Jul 23. van Selm MJ et al. Visually induced analgesia in a deep tissue experimental pain model: A randomised crossover experiment. Eur J Pain. 2018 Apr 20.
    • Bagg M et al., Paracetamol, NSAIDS and opioid analgesics for chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis. [Protocol] Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018.
    • O’Connell, et al. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain. A Systematic Review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Apr 13;4.
    • Gittings PM, et al. Grip and Muscle Strength Dynamometry in Acute Burn Injury: Evaluation of an Updated Assessment Protocol. J Burn Care Res. 2018 Mar 13
    • Gibson W et al. Endogenous Pain Modulation Induced by Extrinsic and Intrinsic Psychological Threat in Healthy Individuals. J Pain. 2018 Mar;19(3):330-339.
    • Gittings P, et al. Resistance Training for Rehabilitation after Burn Injury in Adults: A Systematic Literature Review & Meta-Analysis. Burns 2018 Jun;44(4):731-751.
    • A systematic review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Sep 14;9
    • Janssens L, et al. The development of the Dutch version of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2017 Dec;32:84-91.
    • Nishigami T, et al. Development and psychometric properties of knee-specific body-perception questionnaire in people with knee osteoarthritis: The Fremantle Knee Awareness Questionnaire. PLoS One. 2017 Jun 26;12(6):e0179225.
    • Knox G, et al.. Physiotherapy Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of Clinical Prediction Rules. Physiotherapy. 2017 Sep;103(3):296-303
    • Wand BM, et al. Disrupted body-image and pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain. A preliminary investigation. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2017 Aug;30:49-55
    • Nishigami T, et al. Development and psychometric properties of knee-specific body-perception questionnaire in people with knee osteoarthritis: The Fremantle Knee Awareness Questionnaire. PLoS One. 2017 Jun 26;12(6):e0179225
    • Connaughton J and Wand BM. Prevalence, characteristics and management of headache experienced by people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: a cross sectional cohort study. Australasian Psychiatry 2017 Aug;25(4):381-384.
    • Ouellette AL, et al. Safety and feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with sensorimotor retraining in chronic low back pain: a protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2017 Aug 21;7(8):e013080.
    • O’Connell NE, et al. Clinical guidelines for low back pain: A critical review of consensus and inconsistencies across three major guidelines. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Dec;30(6):968-980.
    • Bagg M, et al. The RESOLVE Trial for people with chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomised clinical trial. Journal of Physiotherapy. 63(1):47-48.
    • Caneiro JP, Smith A, O'Sullivan K, O'Keeffe M, Dankaerts W, Fersum K, Gibson W, Wand BM, O'Sullivan P RE: "Low back pain misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis: Core principles" (Monie AP, Fazey PJ, Singer KP. Manual Therapy 22 (2016) 68-71).
    • Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2017 Apr;28:e1-e2 Debenham JD, et al. (2016). Disrupted tactile acuity in people with Achilles tendinopathy: a preliminary case-control investigation. JOSPT. 46(12):1061-1064.
    • O'Connell NE, et al. (2016). Local anaesthetic sympathetic blockade for complex regional pain syndrome. A systematic review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Jul 28;7. Wand BM, et al. (2016). Disrupted Self-Perception in People With Chronic Low Back Pain. Further Evaluation of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire. J Pain. 17(9):1001-12.
    • Smart K, et al. (2016). Physiotherapy interventions for treating pain and disability in adults with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Types I and II. A systematic review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Feb 24;2
    • Parkitny L, et al. (2016). Interdisciplinary Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome of the Face. Phys Ther. Jul;96(7):1067-73.
    • Gibson W, et al. (2015). Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for neuropathic pain: Protocol of a Systematic Review.
    • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Beales D, et al. (2016) Disturbed body perception, reduced sleep, and kinesiophobia in subjects with pregnancy-related persistent lumbopelvic pain and moderate levels of disability: An exploratory study. Manual Therapy Feb;21:69-75 Catley et al. (2015) Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for chronic pain: Protocol of a Systematic overview of Cochrane reviews. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
    • O’Connell N, et al. (2015). Interpreting effectiveness evidence in chronic pain: A short tour of contemporary issues. Physical Therapy. Aug;95(8):1087-94.
    • O'Connell NE, Wand BM (2015). Transcranial direct current brain stimulation for chronic pain. BMJ. Apr 16;350.
    • Wand BM, et al. (2015) Acupuncture applied as a sensory discrimination training tool decreases movement-related pain in patients with chronic low back pain more than acupuncture alone: a randomised cross-over experiment. Acupuncture in Physiotherapy, 27(1): 1-10.
    • Gutknecht M, et al. (2015) The effect of motor control and tactile acuity training on patients with non-specific low back pain and movement control impairment. The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Oct;19(4):722-31.
    • Hübscher M, et al. (2014) Limb immobilisation does not modulate sensory and perceptual effects of experimentally-induced arm pain. European Journal of Applied Physiology May;115(5):1047-55.
    • Skinner I, et al. (2014) Chronic mid portion Achilles tendinopathy is not associated with central sensitisation. Pain and Rehabilitation. Issue 37:34-40.
    • Catley MJ, et al. (2014) Show me the skin! Does seeing the back enhance tactile acuity? Manual Therapy Oct;19(5):461-6.
    • Wand BM, et al. (2014) Illusory touch temporarily improves sensation in areas of chronic numbness: A brief communication. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair Oct;28(8):797-9.
    • Wand BM, et al. (2014) Assessing self-perception in patients with chronic low back pain: development of a back-specific body-perception questionnaire. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 27(4):463-73.
    • O’Connell NE, et al. (2014). Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques for Chronic Pain in Adults: A Systematic Review. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Apr 11;4.
    • Wand BM, et al. (2014). Moving in an environment of induced sensorimotor incongruence does not influence pain sensitivity in healthy volunteers: a randomised within-subject cross-over experiment. PLOS One. Apr 7;9(4):e93701.
    • Wand, Benedict Martin; Abbaszadeh, Sam; Smith, Anne Julia; Catley, Mark Jon; Moseley, G. Lorimer Acupuncture applied as a sensory discrimination training tool decreases movement-related pain in patients with chronic low back pain more than acupuncture alone: a randomised cross-over experiment British Journal Of Sports Medicine (2013) 47 17 1085-1089 Catley, Mark J.; Tabor, Abby; Wand, Benedict M.; Moseley, G. Lorimer Assessing tactile acuity in rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine--how reliable are two-point discrimination tests at the neck, hand, back and foot? Rheumatology (2013) 52 8 1454-1461
    • Wand BM, et al. (2014) Lumbar tactile acuity is near identical between sides in healthy pain-free participants. Manual Therapy Oct;19(5):461-6.
    • Hush, Julia M.; Lee, Haejung; Yung, Vivian; Adams, Roger; Mackey, Martin; Wand, Benedict M.; Nelson, Roger; Beattie, Paul Intercultural comparison of patient satisfaction with physiotherapy care in Australia and Korea: an exploratory factor analysis The Journal Of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2013) 21 2 103-112
    • O’Connell NE, Wand BM & DeSouza LJ Brain stimulation in the treatment of chronic pain. Pain and Rehabilitation. (2013)
    • Hush JM, Lee H, Yung V, Adams R, Mackey M, Wand BM, Nelson R, Beattie P. Intercultural comparison of patient satisfaction with physiotherapy care in Australia and Korea: an exploratory factor analysis.
    • J Man Manip Ther (2013) O'Connell, N. E.; Wand, B. M.; McAuley, J.; Marston, L.; Moseley, G. L. Interventions for treating pain and disability in adults with complex regional pain syndrome- an overview of systematic reviews Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2013) 4
    • Stanton, T. R.; Wand, B. M.; Carr, D. B.; Birklein, F.; Wasner, G. L.; O'Connell, N. E. Local anaesthetic sympathetic blockade for complex regional pain syndrome Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2013) 8
    • Wand, Benedict M.; Keeves, Jemma; Bourgoin, Claire; George, Pamela J.; Smith, Anne J.; O'Connell, Neil E.; Moseley, G. Lorimer Mislocalization of sensory information in people with chronic low back pain: a preliminary investigation The Clinical Journal Of Pain (2013) 29 8 737-743
    • Di Pietro, Flavia; McAuley, James H.; Parkitny, Luke; Lotze, Martin; Wand, Benedict M.; Moseley, G. Lorimer; Stanton, Tasha R. Primary motor cortex function in complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis The Journal Of Pain: (2013) 14 11 1270-1288
    • Moseley, G. Lorimer; Stanton, Tasha R. Primary somatosensory cortex function in complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis The Journal Of Pain: (2013) 14 10 1001-1018
    • O'Connell, N. E.; Cossar, J.; Marston, L.; Wand, B. M.; Bunce, D.; De Souza, L. H.; Maskill, D. W.; Sharp, A.; Moseley, G. L. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Motor Cortex in the Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-blind Exploratory Study Clinical Journal of Pain (2013) 29 1 26-34
    • Di Pietro, Flavia; McAuley, James H.; Parkitny, Luke; Lotze, Martin; Wand, Benedict M.; O'Connell NE, Wand BM. When 'strong' might be wrong: evaluating the evidence in CRPS management. Eur J Pain. 2013 Feb;17(2):143-4
    • Stanton, Tasha R.; Hancock, Mark J.; Apeldoorn, Adri T.; Wand, Benedict M.; Fritz, Julie M. What characterizes people who have an unclear classification using a treatment-based classification algorithm for low back pain? A cross-sectional study Physical Therapy (2013) 93 3 345-355
    • Smart K, Wand BM, O’Connell NE. Physiotherapy for treating pain and disability in adults with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Types I and II (protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2013) 11
    • Hush, Julia M.; Yung, Vivian; Mackey, Martin; Adams, Roger; Wand, Benedict M.; Nelson, Roger; Beattie, Paul Patient satisfaction with musculoskeletal physiotherapy care in Australia: an international comparison The Journal Of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2012) 20 4 201-208
    • Parkitny, L.; McAuley, J. H.; Walton, D.; Pena Costa, L. O.; Refshauge, K. M.; Wand, B. M.; Di Pietro, F.; Moseley, G. L. Rasch analysis supports the use of the depression, anxiety, and stress scales to measure mood in groups but not in individuals with chronic low back pain Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (2012) 65 2 189-198
    • Moseley, G. Lorimer; De Souza, Lorraine H. Rethinking clinical trials of transcranial direct current stimulation: participant and assessor blinding is inadequate at intensities of 2mA Plos One (2012) 7 10 e47514-e47514
    • Wand, Benedict Martin; Tulloch, Verity Margaret; George, Pamela J.; Smith, Anne J.; Goucke, Roger; O'Connell, Neil Edward; Moseley, G. Lorimer Seeing it helps: movement-related back pain is reduced by visualization of the back during movement The Clinical Journal Of Pain (2012) 28 7 602-608
    • Stanton, Tasha R.; Fritz, Julie M.; Hancock, Mark J.; Latimer, Jane; Maher, Christopher G.; Wand, Benedict M.; Parent, Eric C. Evaluation of a treatment-based classification algorithm for low back pain: a cross-sectional study Physical Therapy (2011) 91 4 496-509
    • O'Connell, Neil E.; Cossar, John; Marston, Louise; Wand, Benedict M.; Bunce, David; Wand, Benedict M.; O'Connell, Neil E.; Di Pietro, Flavia; Bulsara, Max Managing chronic nonspecific low back pain with a sensorimotor retraining approach: exploratory multiple-baseline study of 3 participants Physical Therapy (2011) 91 4 535-546
    • O’Connell NE, Wand BM, McAuley J, Marston L, Moseley GL Interventions for treating pain and disability in adults with complex regional pain syndrome (Protocol) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (2011) 11
    • O'Connell, N. E.; Wand, B. M.; Marston, L.; Spencer, S.; Desouza, L. H. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain. A report of a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis European Journal Of Physical And Rehabilitation Medicine (2011) 47 2 309-326
    • Wand BM, Parkitny L, O'Connell NE, Luomajoki H, McAuley J, Thacker M, Moseley GL. Cortical changes with chronic low back pain: Current state of the art and implications for clinical practice. Manual Therapy. (2011) 16 1
    • Edgar, Dale; Zorzi, Lisa M.; Wand, Ben M.; Brockman, Nathalie; Griggs, Carolyn; Clifford, Matthew; Wood, Fiona Prevention of neural hypersensitivity after acute upper limb burns: Development and pilot of a cortical training protocol Burns: Journal Of The International Society For Burn Injuries (2011) 37 4 698-706
    • Wand BM, O'Connell NE, Parkitny L. Depression may contribute to the sensory changes in whiplash patients? Manual Therapy. (2010)
    • O'Connell, N. E.; Wand, B. M.; Marston, L.; Spencer, S.; DeSouza, L. H. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2010) 9
    • Wand, B. M.; Chiffelle, L. A.; O'Connell, N. E.; McAuley, J. H.; Desouza, L. H. Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain European Spine Journal (2010) 19 4 633-640
    • O’Connell NE, Wand BM, McAuley J, Marston L, Moseley GL. Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques for Chronic Pain in Adults (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2010) 1
    • O'Connell NE, Wand BM, Colquhoun D. A failure of the review process? Comment on Ahsin et al. Clinical and endocrinological changes after electro-acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Pain. (2010) 149 1
    • Wand, B. M.; Di Pietro, F.; George, P.; O’Connell, N. E. Tactile thresholds are preserved yet complex sensory function is impaired over the lumbar spine of chronic non-specific low back pain patients: a preliminary investigation Physiotherapy (2010) 96 4 317-323
    • Wand, B. M.; McAuley, J. H.; Marston, L.; De Souza, L. H. Predicting outcome in acute low back pain using different models of patient profiling Spine (2009) 34 18 1970-1975
    • O'Connell, N. E.; Wand, B. M.; Bausell, R. B. Acupuncture for low back pain: interpretive leaps of faith. Re: Yuan J, Purepong N, Kerr DP, et al. Effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain. A systematic review. Spine (2009) 34 7 752-753
    • O'Connell, N. E.; Wand, B. M.; Goldacre, B. Interpretive bias in acupuncture research?: a case study Evaluation & the Health Professions (2009) 32 4 393-409
    • Wand, B. M.; Hunter, R.; O'Connell, N. E.; Marston, L.; McAuley, J. The self-reported aggravating activities of people with chronic non-specific low back pain do not involve consistent directions of spinal movement: an observational study Australian Journal of Physiotherapy (2009) 55 1 47-51
    • Wand BM, O'Connell NE, Moseley GL. The brain in chronic low back pain – A brief stroll through the evidence. The Backcare Journal (2009)
    • Wand BM and O’Connell NE Chronic low back pain – sub groups or a single mechanism? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. (2008)
    • Wand BM, O'Connell N. German acupuncture trials for chronic low back pain. Archives of Internal Medicine. (2008) 168 9
    • Wand, B. M.; Bird, C.; McAuley, J. H.; Doré, C. J.; MacDowell, M.; De Souza, L. H. Early intervention for the management of acute low back pain: a single-blind randomized controlled trial of biopsychosocial education, manual therapy, and exercise. Spine (2004) 29 21 2350-2356

  • Conference papers

    • Wand BM (2020) The Brain, The Body and Chronic Pain. Current Concepts in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Online Conference. Forward Thinking Physiotherapy.
    • Travers M, et al (2019). My back is fragile and it is never getting better. Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Transform; 2019; Adelaide, Australia
    • Gittings P et al (2018). Resistance Exercise Training for Acute Burn Injury in Adults. 19th Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries. Delhi, India
    • Bagg MJ et al. (2018). The influence of unpublished data on the effect size of published meta-analyses of analgesic medicines for low back pain. Australian Pain Society 36th Annual Scientific Meeting. Sydney, Australia.
    • Wand BM (2016) Chronic low back pain: A problem of perception. Tess Crammond Lecture. Australian Pain Society 35th Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, Australia
    • Wand BM (2016). Reassurance in CLBP - Complementing education. Workshop. Australian Pain Society 35th Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, Australia
    • Connaughton J and Wand BM. (2016). Headache and schizophrenia – a cross sectional cohort study on prevalence, characteristics and management. World Federation for Mental Health International Conference, Cairns, Australia.
    • Connaughton J and Wand BM. (2016). Prevalence, characteristics and management of headache experienced by people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: a cross sectional cohort study. 24th European Congress of Psychiatry. Madrid, Spain.
    • Connaughton J and Wand BM. (2016). Prevalence, characteristics and management of headache experienced by people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: a cross sectional cohort study. The International Conference of Physical therapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Madrid, Spain
    • Gittings P et al. (2016). Resistance Training in Acute Adult Burns. International Society for Burn Injury. Miami, Florida.Experienced by people with schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorder. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore.
    • Skinner I et al. (2015) Motor imagery training decreases pain on loading in people with chronic Achilles tendinopathy: A preliminary randomised cross-over experiment. Australian Pain Society 35th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Australia.
    • Wand BM (2015) Chronic low back pain and self-perception. Workshop. Australian Pain Society 34th Annual Scientific Meeting. Brisbane, Australia.
    • Wand BM (2014) Chronic Spinal and Lower Back Pain. WA Podiatry Conference. Perth, Australia.
    • Wand BM (2014) Chronic low back pain: A maladaptive perceptions model. Conference of the Dutch Association for Manual Therapy. Rotterdam, Netherlands.
    • Connaughton J, Wand B (2014). Prevalence, characteristics and impact of headaches experienced by people with schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorder. The 5th International Physical Therapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health Conference: Utrecht, Netherlands.
    • Beales D, Lutz A, Thompson J, Wand B, O’Sullivan P (2013). Sleep, catastrophising and disturbed body schema are related to disability in chronic pregnancy related lumbopelvic pain. APA conference 2013, Melbourne, Australia.
    • Wand BM (2013) Plasticity in the sensorimotor systems and implications for treatment. 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain. Dubai,
    • Wand BM (2013) Maladaptive neural plasticity and chronic low back pain. Australian Osteopathic Association Conference. Perth Western Australia.
    • Wand BM (2012). Chronic lower back pain: A maladaptive perceptions model. APA WA Branch Symposium. Perth, Australia.
    • Wand BM (2012). Chronic low back pain: A maladaptive perceptions model. NOI 2012: Neurodynamics and the Neuromatrix Conference. Adelaide, Australia.
    • Luomajoki H, Wand BM (2012). Clinical assessment of central sensitisation: Workshop. NOI 2012: Neurodynamics and the Neuromatrix Conference. Adelaide, Australia.
    • Di Pietro F, Wand BM, George P, O'Connell NE. (2011). Tactile thresholds are preserved yet complex sensory function is impaired over the lumbar spine of chronic non-specific low back pain patients. A preliminary investigation. Australian Pain Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting. Darwin, Australia
    • Hush J, Yung V, Mackey M, Adams R, Wand BM, Nelson R, Beattie P. (2011). Patient satisfaction with musculoskeletal physiotherapy care in Australia is high. World Physical Therapy Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    • Zorzi L, Brockman N, Clifford M, Griggs C, Wood FM, Wand BM, Edgar D (2009). Cortical training in the management of acute upper limb burns: a pilot randomised controlled trial Australian and New Zealand Burns Association Conference. Wellington, NZ 25th September.
    • orzi L, Brockman N, Clifford M, Griggs C, Wood FM, Wand BM, Edgar D (2009). Cortical training in the management of acute upper limb burns: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference Week, Sydney, 1-5th October.
    • O’Connell NE, Wand BM, Di Pietro FS, George PJ. (2009).Tactile Thresholds are Preserved yet Cortical Sensory Function is Impaired in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients. 3rd International Conference in Movement Dysfunction. Edinburgh, 30 Oct – 1Nov Wand BM (2007). Chronic low back pain – sub groups or a single mechanism? 1st Brunel Pain symposium. London, UK
    • McAuley JH, Wand BM, Bird C, De Souza LH. (2005). Refining physiotherapy care for acute low back pain. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia 14th Biennial Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
    • Wand BM, McAuley J, Bird C, Doré C, MacDowell M & DeSouza L. (2004) International low back pain guidelines: a comparison of two research based models of care for the management of acute low back pain. Australian Physiotherapy Association 8th International Physiotherapy Congress, Adelaide, Australia.
    • Wand BM, McAuley J, Bird C, Doré C, MacDowell M & DeSouza L. (2001). Early intervention leads to improved outcomes in acute low back pain: A randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy in primary care. First International Conference on Movement Dysfunction, Edinburgh, UK

  • Professional Affiliation

    • Registered Physiotherapist – Australian Health Professionals Council
    • Member of the Australian Pain Society
    • Member of the International Association for the Study of Pain
    • Member of the Australian New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trial Network
    • Member of the Raine Cohort Musculoskeletal Special Interest Group