Melanie Bussey, Academic staff, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences

melanie_bussey_2011 BPE(New Brunswick) MSc (New Brunswick) PhD (Otago)
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Background

Melanie is a Professor in Biomechanics and Director of the Motion Analysis Research Lab in the School. She is originally from the East Coast of Canada, where she studied Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy at the University of New Brunswick (BPE and MSc) before transplanting to New Zealand in pursuit of her PhD in Clinical Biomechanics. Recently she was appointed as an Adjunct Professor to the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

Melanie's work has been funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand, Otago Medical Research Foundation, Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust, University of Otago, Sport Science New Zealand and the Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada.

Teaching

Research

Melanie's research interests are focused on Sports Biomechanics, particularly the impact of musculoskeletal pain and injury on neuromuscular function. The long term goal of this work is to improve athlete re-conditioning for return-to-sport while reducing the risk of recurrent injury.

Postgraduate Students

Jim Webb (PhD): Professor Melanie Bussey, Professor Stephanie Woodley
Corry Perrett (PhD): Dr Peter Lamb, Professor Melanie Bussey
Janelle Romanchuk (PhD): Professor Melanie Bussey, Dr Peter Lamb, Dr Cam Ross
William White (MSc): Professor Melanie Bussey
Jayden Pinfold (MPhEd): Professor Melanie Bussey, Professor John Sullivan
Eamon Riley (BSc Hons): Professor Melanie Bussey

Completed Students

Daniela Aldabe (PhD Clinical Biomechanics)
Divya Adhia (PhD Clinical Biomechanics)
Marcelo Peduzzi de Castro (PhD – Deferred)
James Kennedy (MPhEd Clinical Biomechanics)
Joanne Trezise (MPhEd Sports Biomechanics – Professor Roger Bartlett Co-Supervisor)
Rhys Thorp (MPhEd Sports Biomechanics – Co-Supervisor)
Yu Tanabe (Tsukuba University Japan – Co-supervisor)

Melanie is currently seeking highly motivated graduate students who have an interest in one of the following topics: Mechanics and control of the pelvis (focus on pelvic floor and hamstring muscles) or Sports related concussion (impact mechanisms and neck muscle control/function). Please consult the University of Otago scholarships webpage to check eligibility for international and domestic student scholarships.

Visit the University of Otago scholarships webpage

Publications

Blyth, R., Farrell, G., Zoellner, A., Ahmed, O., Bussey, M., Galea, O., & Sole, G. (2025). What factors influence head acceleration during a purposeful header in soccer players? A systematic review. Sports Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40279-025-02209-2 Journal - Research Other

Tooby, J., Rowson, S., Till, K., Allan, D., Bussey, M. D., Cazzola, D., … Jones, B. (2025). Optimising instrumented mouthguard data analysis: Video synchronisation using a cross-correlation approach. Annals of Biomedical Engineering. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10439-025-03679-1 Journal - Research Article

Allan, D., Tooby, J., Starling, L., Tucker, R., Falvey, É., Salmon, D., … Bussey, M., & Tierney, G. (2024). Head kinematics associated with off-field head injury assessment (HIA1) events in a season of English elite-level club men's and women's rugby union matches. Sports Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40279-024-02146-6 Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., Salmon, D., Nanai, B., Romanchuk, J., Martin Gomez, R., Tong, D., Sole, G., … Falvey, É. (2024). Assessing head acceleration events in female community rugby union players: A cohort study using instrumented mouthguards. Sports Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40279-024-02111-3 Journal - Research Article

Tooby, J., Till, K., Gardner, A., Stokes, K., Tierney, G., Weaving, D., … Bussey, M. D., & Jones, B. (2024). When to pull the trigger: Conceptual considerations for approximating head acceleration events using instrumented mouthguards. Sports Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40279-024-02012-5 Journal - Research Other

2025

Journal - Research Article

Journal - Research Other

2024

Journal - Research Article

Tooby, J., Woodward, J., Tucker, R., Jones, B., Falvey, É., Salmon, D., Bussey, M. D., … Tierney, G. (2024). Instrumented mouthguards in elite-level men’s and women’s rugby union: The incidence and propensity of head acceleration events in matches. Sports Medicine, 54, 1327-1338. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01953-7

Bussey, M. D., Salmon, D., Romanchuk, J., Nanai, B., Davidson, P., Tucker, R., & Falvey, E. (2024). Head acceleration events in male community rugby players: An observational cohort study across four playing grades, from under-13 to senior men. Sports Medicine, 54, 517-530. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01923-z

Journal - Research Other

2023

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., Pinfold, J., Romanchuk, J., & Salmon, D. (2023). Anticipatory head control mechanisms in response to impact perturbations: An investigation of club rugby players with and without a history of concussion injury. Physical Therapy in Sport, 59, 7-16. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.11.002

Journal - Research Other

Woodley, S. J., Moller, B., Clark, A. R., Bussey, M. D., Sangelaji, B., Perry, M., & Kruger, J. (2023). Digital technologies for women’s pelvic floor muscle training to manage urinary incontinence across their life course: Scoping review. JMIR mHealth & uHealth, 11, e44929. doi: 10.2196/44929

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Blyth, R., Sole, G., Galea, O., Bussey, M., & Ahmed, O. H. (2023). Heading the football: Understanding female football (soccer) players' perception of heading the ball, concussion knowledge and attitudes: A qualitative study. Proceedings of the Graduate Research Student Symposium. (pp. 9). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research

Mirzaee, F., Button, C., Blakemore, R., & Bussey, M. (2023). Biomechanical effects of head and neck restraint systems for head/neck injury prevention in motorsports: A systematic review. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), (pp. 160). doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01

Smith, B., Bussey, M., Romanchuk, J., & Ross, C. (2023). The comparison of on-snow to off-snow landings for elite park & pipe freestyle-ski and snowboard athletes. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), (pp. 136-137). doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01

Mirzaee, F., Button, C., & Bussey, M. (2023). The association between oculomotor performance and neck muscle function in driving: A narrative review. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), (pp. 127). doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01

Woodley, S., Moller, B., Clark, A., Bussey, M., Sangelaji, B., Perry, M., & Kruger, J. (2023). A scoping review of digital technologies for women's pelvic floor muscle training to manage urinary incontinence across the life course. Continence, 7(Suppl. 1), 100741. doi: 10.1016/j.cont.2023.100741

Culling, M., Kendrew, I., Carman, A., Bussey, M., Sole, G., Kennedy, E., & Galea, O. (2023). Use of electromyography for determination of neck muscle fatigue: Can it strengthen validity of clinical outcome measures? A scoping review. Proceedings of the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (NZMPA) Biennial Conference. (pp. 18). Retrieved from https://www.nzmpa.org.nz

2022

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., Davidson, P., Salmon, D., Romanchuk, J., Tong, D., & Sole, G. (2022). Influence of the frame of reference on head acceleration events recorded by instrumented mouthguards in community rugby players. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 8(4), e001365. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001365

Perrett, C., Bussey, M., & Lamb, P. (2022). External workload intensity in cricket fast bowlers across maximal and submaximal intensities: Modifying PlayerLoad and IMU location. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(5), 527-533. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.2003570

Aldabe, D., Lawrenson, P., Sullivan, S. J., Hyland, G., Bussey, M., Hammer, N., Bryant, K., & Woodley, S. (2022). Management of women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: An international Delphi study. Physiotherapy, 115, 66-84. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2021.09.002

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Perrett, C., Bussey, M., & Lamb, P. (2022). Technique changes across maximal and submaximal intensities in fast bowlers: Implications for estimating workload. ISBS Proceedings Archive, 40(1), 135. Retrieved from https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol40/iss1/1

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Trewhitt, C., Bussey, M., & Romanchuk, J. (2022). Examining head impact risk in backward falls: Do head kinematics and control mechanisms differ in trained and untrained fallers? Protocol Development. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 6(4), (pp. 53). doi: 10.36905/jses.2022.04.01

Fuller, J., & Bussey, M. (2022). Is there a difference in neck strength characteristics such as peak isometric neck strength, rate of force development and electromechanical delay between male and female football players? Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 6(4), (pp. 46). doi: 10.36905/jses.2022.04.01

Celik, Y. E., & Bussey, M. (2022). The effect of cognitive fatigue on swimming technique and performance in competitive swimmers. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 6(4), (pp. 39). doi: 10.36905/jses.2022.04.01

Aldabe, D., Lawrenson, P., Sullivan, S. J., Hyland, G., Bussey, M. D., Hammer, N., Bryant, K., & Woodley, S. (2022). Management of women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: An international Delphi study. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3, Suppl.), (pp. S2). doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.07

2020

Journal - Research Article

Aldabe, D., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2020). A multivariate model for predicting PPGP considering postural adjustment parameters. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 48, 102153. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102153

Bussey, M. D., Aldabe, D., Shemmell, J., & Jowett, T. (2020). Anticipatory postural control differs between low back pain and pelvic girdle pain patients in the absence of visual feedback. Human Movement Science, 69, 102529. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2019.102529

Perrett, C., Lamb, P., & Bussey, M. (2020). Does external workload accurately predict lower-back injuries in cricket fast bowlers? A systematic review. Physical Therapy in Sport, 41, 71-79. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.11.007

Journal - Research Other

Pool-Goudzwaard, A., Beales, D., & Bussey, M. (2020). Introduction to the special issue on pelvic pain [Guest editorial]. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 48, 102168. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102168

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Perrett, C., Bussey, M., & Lamb, P. (2020). Movement variability in the spinal kinematics of fast bowlers. ISBS Proceedings Archive, 38(1), (pp. 284-287). [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Perrett, C., Bussey, M., & Lamb, P. (2020). Accumulated PlayerLoad in fast bowlers across maximal and submaximal intensities: Comparison of upper back and non-bowling wrist IMUs. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 4(3), (pp. 26-27). [Abstract]

Bussey, M., Reily, E., & Salmon, D. (2020). Community rugby coaches' perceptions and practices related to Small Blacks education programme and tools package: What are the barriers and facilitators to programme implementation? Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 4(3), (pp. 32-33). doi: 10.36905/jses.2020.03.01

Perrett, C., Bussey, M., & Lamb, P. (2020). The relationship between release speed, heart rate and RPE across maximal and submaximal intensities in fast bowlers. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 4(3), (pp. 27). doi: 10.36905/jses.2020.03.01

Bussey, M. D., Pinfold, J., Romanchuk, J., & Salmon, D. (2020). Exploring head control during impact perturbations in rugby players with history of concussion. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 4(3), (pp. 22). doi: 10.36905/jses.2020.03.01

Hume, P., Bussey, M., McGeown, J., Draper, N., & Quarrie, K. (2020). Should contact sports be limited for children under 12 years to reduced sport originated brain injury? [Panel]. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 4(3), (pp. 18). doi: 10.36905/jses.2020.03.01

2019

Journal - Research Article

Castro, M. P., Stebbings, S. M., Milosavljevic, S., Pedersen, S. J., & Bussey, M. D. (2019). Assessing the construct validity of clinical tests to identify sacroiliac joint inflammation in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 22, 1521-1528. doi: 10.1111/1756-185X.13606

Bussey, M. D., McLean, M., Pinfold, J., Anderson, N., Kiely, R., Romanchuk, J., & Salmon, D. (2019). History of concussion is associated with higher head acceleration and reduced cervical muscle activity during simulated rugby tackle: An exploratory study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 37, 105-112. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.03.012

Milner, S. C., Gray, A., & Bussey, M. (2019). A retrospective study investigating injury incidence and factors associated with injury among belly dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 23(1), 26-33. doi: 10.12678/1089-313X.23.1.26

Journal - Research Other

Bussey, M. D., Aldabe, D., Ribeiro, D. C., Madil, S., Woodley, S., & Hammer, N. (2019). Is pelvic floor dysfunction associated with development of transient low back pain during prolonged standing? A protocol. Clinical Medicine Insights: Women's Health, 12. doi: 10.1177/1179562X19849603

Bussey, M., Aldabe, D., & Jones, L. M. (2019). Reorganization of postural stability after tram flap breast reconstruction surgery: A longitudinal case report. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 43(3), 136-143. doi: 10.1097/jwh.0000000000000134

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kelly, T., Thompson, B., Chumala, P., Okpalauwaekwe, U., Bath, B., Trask, C., … Bussey, M., … Katselis, G. (2019). A proteomics approach for the early clinical identification of axial spondyloarthritis: A study of first degree relatives. Journal of Rheumatology, 46(7), (pp. 772-773). doi: 10.3899/jrheum.190333

2018

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., de Castro, M. P., Aldabe, D., & Shemmell, J. (2018). Sex differences in anticipatory postural adjustments during rapid single leg lift. Human Movement Science, 57, 417-425. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2017.10.003

Bussey, M. D., Aldabe, D., Adhia, D., & Mani, R. (2018). Reliability of surface electromyography activity of gluteal and hamstring muscles during sub-maximal and maximal voluntary isometric contractions. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 34, 103-107. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.09.004

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Pinfold, J., Romanchuk, J., Sullivan, J., & Bussey, M. D. (2018). Can neck muscle strength, activation or concussion history predict head acceleration during perturbation? Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 2(1), (pp. 38). doi: 10.36905/jses.2018.01.01

Perrett, C., Lamb, P., & Bussey, M. D. (2018). Does external workload accurately predict lower-back injuries in cricket fast bowlers? A systematic review. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 2(1), (pp. 35-36). doi: 10.36905/jses.2018.01.01

Perrett, C., Lamb, P., & Bussey, M. D. (2018). The effects of fatigue on the spine motion of cricket fast bowlers. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 2(1), (pp. 26-27). doi: 10.36905/jses.2018.01.01

Bussey, M. (2018). Muscle activity during the Active Straight Leg Raise is associated with innominate mobility. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 46). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Bussey, M. D., McLean, M., Pinfold, J., Anderson, N., Kiely, R., Romanchuk, J., & Salmon, D. (2018). History of concussion is associated with higher head acceleration during simulated rugby tackle. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 2(1), (pp. 25-26). doi: 10.36905/jses.2018.01.01

Aldabe, D., Woodley, S., Hammer, N., & Bussey, M. (2018). Can differences in active straight leg raise muscle activation predict pelvic girdle pain? A comparison between pregnant and non-pregnant women. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 40). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Shultz, S., Sheerin, K., Handsfield, G., Wells, D., Hebert-Losier, K., Fink, P., … Bussey, M., & Queen, R. (2018). Finding the balance between education outreach and research goals. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of Biomechanics. Retrieved from www.wbc2018.com

Castro, M. P., Stebbings, S., Milosavljevic, S., Juhl Pedersen, S. J., & Bussey, M. D. (2018). Do sacroiliac joint pain provocation tests identify inflammation in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis? Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, 47(Suppl. 129), (pp. 35-36). doi: 10.1080/03009742.2018.1487639

2017

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hirono, Y., Fujii, N., & Bussey, M. D. (2017). Genetic algorithm approach for error optimization with 2-dimensional direct linear transformation. Proceedings of the XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and the 9th Asian-Pacific Conference on Biomechanics. Retrieved from http://www.biomech2017.com/

Bussey, M. D., & Lamb, P. (2017). Self-organizing maps for cluster analysis of sacroiliac involvement in low back pain patients. Proceedings of the XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and the 9th Asian-Pacific Conference on Biomechanics. Retrieved from http://www.biomech2017.com/

2016

Journal - Research Article

Aldabe, D., Castro, M. P., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2016). Concurrent validity and reliability of using ground reaction force and center of pressure parameters in the determination of leg movement initiation during single leg lift. Gait & Posture, 49, 346-352. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.07.181

Adhia, D. B., Tumilty, S., Mani, R., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2016). Innominate segment deformation during passive hip abduction and external rotation. Manual Therapy, 26, 235-237. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.06.004

Adhia, D. B., Mani, R., Milosavljevic, S., Tumilty, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2016). Does repeated palpation-digitization of pelvic landmarks for measurement of innominate motion introduce a systematic variation? A psychometric investigation. Manual Therapy, 21, 282-286. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.09.009

Castro, M. P., Stebbings, S. M., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2016). Construct validity of clinical spinal mobility tests in ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rheumatology, 35(7), 1777-1787. doi: 10.1007/s10067-015-3056-1

Adhia, D. B., Tumilty, S., Mani, R., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2016). Can hip abduction and external rotation discriminate sacroiliac joint pain? Manual Therapy, 21, 191-197. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.08.002

Adhia, D. B., Milosavljevic, S., Tumilty, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2016). Innominate movement patterns, rotation trends and range of motion in individuals with low back pain of sacroiliac joint origin. Manual Therapy, 21, 100-108. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.06.004

Bussey, M. D., Kennedy, J. E., & Kennedy, G. (2016). Gluteus medius coactivation response in field hockey players with and without low back pain. Physical Therapy in Sport, 17, 24-29. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2015.03.002

2015

Journal - Research Article

Castro, M. P., Stebbings, S. M., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2015). Role of physical evaluation in the early identification of axial spondyloarthritis: A research proposal. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8, 59-64. doi: 10.4137/CMAMD.S28347

Bussey, M. D. (2015). Mechanics of pelvic girdle stability and self-bracing in SIJ-related pelvic girdle pain: A review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 20(3), 168-177. doi: 10.1179/1743288X15Y.0000000010

Castro, M. P., Stebbings, S. M., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2015). Criterion-concurrent validity of spinal mobility tests in ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Rheumatology, 42(2), 243-251. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.140901

Bussey, M. D., & Milosavljevic, S. (2015). Asymmetric pelvic bracing and altered kinematics in patients with posterior pelvic pain who present with postural muscle delay. Clinical Biomechanics, 30(1), 71-77. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.11.002

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bussey, M., Milosavljevic, S., & Aldabe, D. (2015). Increased postural stability in posterior pelvic girdle pain. Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e191-e192). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.352

Adhia, D., Tumilty, S., Mani, R., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. (2015). Can a Hip Abduction–External Rotation (HABER) test discriminate for low back pain of sacroiliac joint origin? Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e34-e35). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.146

Adhia, D., Milosavljevic, S., Tumilty, S., & Bussey, M. (2015). Are pelvic movement anomalies associated with low back pain of sacroiliac joint origin? Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e35-e36). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.147

2014

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Aldabe, D., Castro, M. P., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2014). Reliability of anticipatory postural adjustment parameters in pregnant women and controls. New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(2), (pp. 87). [Abstract]

Castro, M. P., Stebbings, S. M., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2014). Exploring pelvic girdle clinical tests for early identification of axial spondyloarthritis: A hypothesis study. New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(2), (pp. 85). [Abstract]

Bussey, M. (2014). Mechanics and control in pelvic girdle pain. New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(2), (pp. 74). [Abstract]

Castro, M. P., Stebbings, S. M., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2014). Validity of spinal mobility assessment in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference: Linking the Chain. (pp. 72). Wellington, New Zealand: Physiotherapy New Zealand. [Abstract]

Bussey, M. D. (2014). The effect of pelvic girdle pain on hip-spine movement and coordination during a modified Trendelenburg task. Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference: Linking the Chain. (pp. 69). Wellington, New Zealand: Physiotherapy New Zealand. [Abstract]

Adhia, D. B., Bussey, M. D., Tumilty, S., Mani, R., & Milosavljevic, S. (2014). Can innominate movements discriminate for low back pain of sacroiliac joint origin? Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference: Linking the Chain. (pp. 60). Wellington, New Zealand: Physiotherapy New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Castro, M., Bussey, M., Milosavljevic, S., & Stebbings, S. (2014, August). Criterion-concurrent validity of spinal mobility tests in ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review of the literature. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2013

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., & Milosavljevic, S. (2013). Can innominate motion be used to identify persons with ankylosing spondylitis? A pilot study. Manual Therapy, 18(2), 118-123. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2012.07.010

2012

Authored Book - Research

Bartlett, R., & Bussey, M. (2012). Sports biomechanics: Reducing injury risk and improving performance (2nd ed.). Abingdon, UK: Routledge, 341p.

Journal - Research Article

Adhia, D. B., Bussey, M. D., Ribeiro, D. C., Tumilty, S., & Milosavljevic, S. (2012). Validity and reliability of palpation-digitization for non-invasive kinematic measurement: A systematic review. Manual Therapy, 18(1), 26-34. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2012.06.004

Aldabe, D., Ribeiro, D. C., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2012). Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and its relationship with relaxin levels during pregnancy: A systematic review. European Spine Journal, 21(9), 1769-1776. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2162-x

Aldabe, D., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2012). Is pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain associated with altered kinematic, kinetic and motor control of the pelvis? A systematic review. European Spine Journal, 21(9), 1777-1787. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2401-1

Adhia, D. B., Bussey, M. D., Mani, R., Jayakaran, P., Aldabe, D., & Milosavljevic, S. (2012). Inter-tester reliability of non-invasive technique for measurement of innominate motion. Manual Therapy, 17(1), 71-76. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.09.005

Journal - Research Other

Bussey, M. D., Milosavljevic, S., & Adhia, D. (2012). [Response to letter to the editor: Innominate 3D motion modeling: Biomechanically interesting, but clinically irrelevant]. Manual Therapy, 17(5), e13. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2012.04.004

2011

Journal - Research Article

Trezise, J., Bartlett, R., & Bussey, M. (2011). Coordination variability changes with fatigue in sprinters. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 6(3), 357-363. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.6.3.357

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bussey, M., Bartlett, R., Mukai, N., & Tanabe, Y. (2011). Effect of hip abductor fatigue in a lower limb kinematics and muscle activity during a cutting maneuver. In S. Van Sint Jan, A. Carpentier, N. Guissard, A. Scafoglieri, V. Feipel, E. Cattrysse & N. Warzée (Eds.), Proceedings of the XXIIIrd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB). ISB. [Abstract]

2010

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D. (2010). Does the demand for asymmetric functional lower body postures in lateral sports relate to structural asymmetry of the pelvis. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, 13(3), 360-364. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2009.02.010

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Bussey, M. D., & Milosavljevic, S. (2010, November). The effect of ankylosing spondylitis on sacroiliac joint movement patterns. Verbal presentation at the 7th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain, Los Angeles.

2009

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., Bell, M. L., & Milosavljevic, S. (2009). The influence of hip abduction and external rotation on sacroiliac motion. Manual Therapy, 14(5), 520-525. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2008.08.009

Bussey, M. D., Milosavljevic, S., & Bell, M. L. (2009). Sex differences in the pattern of innominate motion during passive hip abduction and external rotation. Manual Therapy, 14(5), 514-519. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2008.09.004

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Trezise, J., Bartlett, R., & Bussey, M. (2009). Effects of fatigue on coordination variability in sprinters. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 12(Suppl. 1), (pp. S60). doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.142

Bussey, M. (2009). Does the demand for asymmetric functional lower body postures in laterality dominant sports relate to structural asymmetry of the pelvis? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 12(Suppl. 1), (pp. S44). doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.107

2006

Journal - Research Article

Bartlett, R., Bussey, M., & Flyger, N. (2006). Movement variability cannot be determined reliably from no-marker conditions. Journal of Biomechanics, 39, 3076-3079. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2005.10.020

2005

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Bussey, M. (2005, July). Motion characteristics of the innominate-hip complex under increasing passive loads. Poster session presented at the ISB 20th Congress and ASB 29th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, USA.

2004

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., Yanai, T., & Milburn, P. (2004). A non-invasive technique for assessing innominate bone motion. Clinical Biomechanics, 19, 85-90.

Awarded Doctoral Degree

Bussey, M. (2004). Motion of the innominate-femur complex under incremental passive load (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. 293p.

2002

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Bussey, M., & Yanai, T. (2002). Testing the reliability and validity of sacroiliac joint rotations measured with a magnetic tracking device. Proceedings CD of IV World Congress of Biomechanics. Calgary, Canada: Omnipress. [Full Paper]

2001

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bussey, M., & Yanai, T. (2001). Sacroiliac joint movement generated by passive hip abduction in healthy female subjects. The XVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. (pp. 300-301). Zurich, Switzerland. [Abstract]