Adjunct Associate Professor
James Smeathers
This person does not currently hold a position at QUT.
Personal details
Keywords
Biomechanics of soft tissues, Biomechanics of the spine & back pain, Diagnostics - non-invasive using low-frequency vibration, Driving - effect of body vibration on professional drivers, Intervertebral disc cartilage & ligaments, Musculo-skeletal injury prevention
Research field
Sports science and exercise
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2020
Qualifications
- Phd (University of Reading)
- BSc (Hons) (University of Reading)
Teaching
HMB272 and XNB272 Biomechanics 1 (modules on material properties)
HMB362 and XNB372 Biomechanics 2 (modules on tissue biomechanics)
XNB276 Research in Human Movement (module on measurement and uncertainty)
XNB378 Neurological, Psychological and Musculoskeletal Disorders (Unit Coordinator)
XNB482 Clinical Exercise for Neurological, Psychological and Musculoskeletal Disorders (Musculoskeletal module)
Currently in a non-teaching adjunct post post retirement 5/7/14
Publications
- Frossard, L., Smeathers, J., Evans, J., O'Riordan, A. & Goodman, S. (2008). Quality control procedure for kinematic analysis of elite seated shot-putters during world-class events. The Sport Journal, 11(1), 1–14. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/14219
- Frossard, L., Smeathers, J. & O'Riordan, A. (2007). Shot Trajectory Parameters in Gold Medal Stationary Shot-Putters During World-Class Competition. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 24(4), 317–331. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/10606
- Smeathers, J., Haggstrom, E., Hagberg, K., Sullivan, J., Ewins, D., Lee Gow, D., Gray, S., Branemark, R., Frossard, L. & Stevenson, N. (2008). Monitoring of the Load Regime Applied on the Osseointegrated Fixation of a Trans-Femoral Amputee: A Tool for Evidence-Based Practice. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 32(1), 68–78. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/21041
- Wearing, S., Smeathers, J., Sullivan, P., Yates, B., Urry, S. & Dubois, P. (2007). Plantar Fasciitis: Are Pain and Fascial Thickness Associated with Arch Shape and Loading? Physical Therapy, 87(8), 1002–1008. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/42898
- Wearing, S., Smeathers, J., Urry, S., Hennig, E. & Hills, A. (2006). The Pathomechanics of Plantar Fasciitis. Sports Medicine, 36(7), 585–611. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/8159
- Frossard, L. & Smeathers, J. (2005). Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes of Transfemoral Amputee Fitted with Osteointegrated Implant: From Laboratory to Daily Recordings of the Load Regime. Presented at: 5th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queenslad, 151. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/2604
- Frossard, L., Smeathers, J. & Stevenson, N. (2005). Classification of Daily Activities of Transfemoral Amputees For Evidence-Based Practice. 2005 Joint Local Symposium - Physical Sciences and Engineering Medicine. The Local scene in Queensland XVI, 1. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/2551
- Wearing, S., Smeathers, J., Yates, B., Sullivan, P., Urry, S. & Dubois, P. (2005). Errors in Measuring Sagittal Arch Kinematics of the Human Foot With Digital Fluoroscopy. Gait and Posture, 21(3), 326–332. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/8614
- Frossard, L., O'Riordan, A., Goodman, S. & Smeathers, J. (2004). Video Recording of Seated Shot-Putters During World-Class Events. 3rd International Sports Sciences Days - The Analysis of Elite Performance in its Contextual Environment?, 47–48. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/2552
- Wearing, S., Smeathers, J., Yates, B., Sullivan, P., Urry, S. & Dubois, P. (2004). Sagittal Movement of the Medial Longitudinal Arch Is Unchanged in Plantar Fasciitis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(10), 1761–1767. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/8606
QUT ePrints
For more publications by James, explore their research in QUT ePrints (our digital repository).
Supervision
Completed supervisions (Doctorate)
- A Finite Element and Experimental Investigation of the Femoral Component Mechanics in Total Hip Arthroplasty (2006)
- A Biomechanical Analysis of Plantar Fasciitis using Digital Fluoroscopy (2004)
- The Stability of EMG Median Frequency Under Varying Muscle Contraction Conditions and Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (2004)
The supervisions listed above are only a selection.