Dr Lyndal Maxwell

I started my physiotherapy career as a clinician initially in rotating positions then specialising in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, in particular intensive care.

Prior to commencing at ACU I was an academic at the University of Sydney where I taught into undergraduate, graduate-entry and post-graduate programs, and supervised Honours students.  I was also a member of the clinical education team for a number of years, managing clinical placements for students.

I commenced at ACU in 2011 and am leading the development and teaching of the cardiorespiratory curriculum.

Qualifications

PhD (University of Sydney)

MAppSci(Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy)  (University of Sydney)

GradDip(Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy) (La Trobe University)

BAppSci(Physiotherapy) (Lincoln Institute)

Stoikov S, Gooding M, Shardlow K, Maxwell L, Butler J, Kuys S. (2019) Changes in direct patient care from physiotherapy student to new graduate. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice doi: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1628138

Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Alison JA. (2016) Establishing and delivering pulmonary rehabilitation in rural and remote settings: The opinions, attitudes and concerns of health care professionals.  Australian Journal of Rural Health 24: 106-114.

Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Maguire GP, Alison JA.  (2014) Does delivery of a training program for healthcare professionals increase access to pulmonary rehabilitation and improve outcomes for people with chronic lung disease in rural and remote Australia?  Australian Health Review 38: 387-395.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AH14009

Hollier CA, Harmer AR, Maxwell LJ, Menadue C, Willson GN, Black DA, Piper AJ.  (2014) Validation of respiratory inductive plethysmography (LifeShirt) in obesity hypoventilation syndrome.  Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 194: 15-22.

Hollier CA, Harmer AR, Maxwell LJ, Menadue C, Willson GN, Unger G, Flunt D, Black DA, Piper AJ. Moderate concentrations of supplemental oxygen worsen hypercapnia in obesity hypoventilation syndrome: a randomised crossover study.  Thorax Published 19 November 2013, doi:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2013-204389.

Hollier CA, Maxwell LJ, Harmer AR, Menadue C, Piper AJ, Black DA, Willson G, Alison JA.  (2013) Validity of arterialised-venous PCO₂, pH and bicarbonate in obesity hypoventilation syndrome.  Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 188: 165-171.

Johnston CL, Boyle E, Maxwell LJ, Maguire GP, Alison JA.  (2013) Improving management for people living with chronic lung disease in rural and remote Australia: the Breathe Easy Walk Easy program.  Respirology 18: 161-169.

Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Maguire GP, Alison JA.  (2012) How prepared are rural and remote health care practitioners to provide evidence-based management for people with chronic lung disease? Australian Journal of Rural Health 20: 200-207.

Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Alison JA.  (2011) Pulmonary rehabilitation in Australia: A national survey. Physiotherapy 97: 284-290.

Maxwell L. (2009) Physiotherapy in the intensive care unit.  Arab Health, Issue 3: 50-53.

Harmer AR, Chisholm DJ, McKenna MJ, Hunter SK, Ruell PA, Naylor JM, Maxwell LJ, Flack JR.  (2008) Sprint training increases muscle oxidative metabolism during high-intensity exercise in patients with type 1 diabetes.  Diabetes Care 31(11): 2097-102.

Maxwell LJ, Ellis ER.  (2007) Pattern of ventilation during manual hyperinflation performed by physiotherapists.  Anaesthesia 62: 27-33.

Williams MT, Hardy F, Tucker B, Smith M. Maxwell L.  (2005) Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy &ndash Levels of evidence underpinning entry-level curricula.  Physiotherapy Research International 10: 72-80.

Maxwell LJ, Ellis ER.  (2004) The effect on expiratory flow rate of maintaining bag compression during manual hyperinflation.  Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 50: 47-49.

Maxwell LJ, Ellis ER.  (2003) The effect of circuit type, volume delivered and 'rapid release' on flow rates during manual hyperinflation.  Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 49: 31-38.

Maxwell L, Ellis ER.  (2002) The effects of three manual hyperinflation techniques on pattern of ventilation in a test lung model.  Anaesthesia & Intensive Care 30: 283-288.

Maxwell L, Ellis E. (1998) Secretion clearance by manual hyperinflation: Possible mechanisms.  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 14: 189-197.

Grants

Physiotherapy Research Foundation
2010
Dr Alison Harmer, A/Prof Jenny Alison, Dr Lyndal Maxwell, Dr Jencia Wong.
Respiratory function in patients with newly-diagnosed early-onset type 2 diabetes.
$9,992

Sydnovate (University of Sydney)
2009
Dr Lyndal Maxwell, A/Prof Jenny Alison, Dr Zoe McKeough, Mr John Eisenhuth.
Respiratory Assist Device (Sydnovate Ref No 10475) Investigation of a portable, non-invasive vibrator (the Respiratory Assist Device-RAD) to reduce breathlessness in people with COPD. A blinded, randomised controlled phase 1 (efficacy) repeated measures trial.
$13,658.51

Physiotherapy Research Foundation
2008
Ms Carly Hollier, Dr Amanda Piper, Dr Lyndal Maxwell, Dr Grant Willson, Dr Alison Harmer.
Acute ventilatory and haemodynamic responses to supplemental oxygen in patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure.
$5,000

Ian Potter Foundation
2007
Travel grant.
Dr Lyndal Maxwell.
$2,500

Australian Physiotherapy Association