By Dr Matthew David Jones

Journal articles

Williams SA; Sharma S; Cashin AG; Jones MD; Chiarotto A; Hansford HJ; Venter M; Wewege MA; Ferraro MC; Devonshire JJ; Gustin SM; Ostelo RW; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Test-retest reliability and measurement error of the numerical rating scale and visual analogue scale in people with low back pain', Journal of Pain, 35, pp. 105528 - 105528, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105528

Cashin AG; Hansford HJ; Hernán MA; Swanson SA; Lee H; Jones MD; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Islam N; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sharp MK; Sterne JAC; Stuart EA; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Transparent Reporting of Observational Studies Emulating a Target Trial-The TARGET Statement', JAMA, 334, pp. 1084 - 1093, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13350

Ferreira É; Lemes Í; Ribeiro EG; Malta DC; Maher CG; McAuley JH; Jones MD; Hespanhol L; Pinto RZ, 2025, 'Prevalence of non-communicable diseases, multimorbidity, and their impact on activity limitations among adults with chronic back pain: a national population-based study in a middle-income country', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 29, pp. 101241 - 101241, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2025.101241

Tran I; Gibbs MT; Yu N; Powell JK; Smith BE; Jones MD, 2025, 'Effectiveness of Painful Versus Nonpainful Exercise on Pain Intensity, Disability, and Other Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: An Updated Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 55, pp. 527 - 537, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2025.13253

Ram A; Thom JM; Gibbs MT; Booth J; Jones MD, 2025, 'Response to “Beyond single sessions: Reflections on pain education and EIH heterogeneity in knee osteoarthritis”', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 78, pp. 103340 - 103340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103340

Ram A; Kovats A; Ser Foong Ho D; Cooke L; Ram GP; Gibbs MT; Booth J; Thom JM; Jones MD, 2025, 'The influence of education on pain during and following acute exercise in people with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 77, pp. 103314 - 103314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103314

Souza FL; Bowman H; Yang F; Hesam-Shariati N; Linke J; Gilanyi YL; Jones MD; Z-Pinto R; McAuley JH; Rizzo RRN, 2025, 'Conversational Agents to Support Pain Management: A Scoping Review', European Journal of Pain, 29, pp. e70016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejp.70016

Jones MD; Hansford HJ; Bastianon A; Gibbs MT; Gilanyi YL; Foster NE; Dean SG; Ogilvie R; Hayden JA; Wood L, 2025, 'Exercise adherence is associated with improvements in pain intensity and functional limitations in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain: a secondary analysis of a Cochrane review', Journal of Physiotherapy, 71, pp. 91 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.03.004

Zhao TE; Jones MD; Gibbs MT, 2025, 'Are Exercise Interventions for People With Knee Osteoarthritis Dosed Appropriately to Meet the World Health Organisation's Physical Activity Guidelines?', Musculoskeletal Care, 23, pp. e70089, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.70089

Jankelowitz D; Wright K; Suzuki E; Maros T; Pandit A; Wewege MA; Jones MD; Clifford B; Engel A; Hagstrom AD; Hagstrom M, 2025, 'The Influence of Gender of Senior Researchers on Research Practice in Sports and Exercise Science and Medicine', Social Sciences, 14, pp. 125 - 125, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/socsci14030125

Natoli AR; Jones MD; Walker ED; Gibbs MT, 2025, '“I could 100% see myself getting hurt if I did it wrong”: a qualitative exploration of exercise perceptions in people with chronic low back pain', Disability and Rehabilitation, 47, pp. 2760 - 2769, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2400592

Walker ED; Gibbs MT; Natoli AR; Jones MD, 2025, 'Navigating complexities: clinicians’ experiences and systemic challenges in the implementation of evidence-based practice for chronic low back pain–a qualitative study', Disability and Rehabilitation, 47, pp. 1697 - 1707, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2378371

Ram A; Kovats A; Pandit A; Ram P; Gibbs MT; Booth J; Thom JM; Jones MD, 2025, 'Painful exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled feasibility trial', Disability and Rehabilitation, ahead-of-print, pp. 1 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2504614

Orange GM; Hince DA; Travers MJ; Stanton TR; Jones M; Sharma S; Kim S; Wand BM; Murphy MC, 2025, 'Physical Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: A Longitudinal Systematic Review With Meta-analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 55, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2024.12570

Cashin AG; Hansford HJ; Hernán MA; Swanson SA; Lee H; Jones MD; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Islam N; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sharp MK; Sterne JAC; Stuart EA; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Transparent reporting of observational studies emulating a target trial: The TARGET Statement', BMJ, 390, pp. e087179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2025-087179

Gilanyi YL; Ferraro MC; Goebel A; O'Connell NE; Jones MD; Sharma S; Bean D; Gustin SM; McAuley JH, 2025, 'Amputation for complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review', Journal of Pain, pp. 105571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105571

McKenzie BJ; Ferreira GE; Haas R; Gorelik A; Maher CG; Buchbinder R; Panel ILBPMDD; Jones M, 2025, 'Development of an internationally agreed national minimum dataset for low back pain: a modified Delphi study', The Spine Journal, pp. S1529-9430(25)00810-1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2025.10.003

Walker E; Jones MD; Gibbs MT; Gardner T; Smith L; Refshauge K; McAuley JH; Cashin AG, 2025, 'Pain self-efficacy, kinesiophobia and health-related quality of life mediate pain and disability improvements with goal setting and education in people with chronic low back pain: a mediation analysis of a randomised trial', Journal of Physiotherapy, 71, pp. 260 - 267, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.09.005

Kovats A; Jones MD; Azzi A; Ho DSF; Ram A; Thom JM, 2024, 'Exercise on Crepitus in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 13, pp. 112 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-6193-13.4.112

Jones MD; Clifford BK; Stamatakis E; Gibbs MT, 2024, 'Response to Comment on “Exercise Snacks and Other Forms of Intermittent Physical Activity for Improving Health in Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological, Experimental and Qualitative Studies”', Sports Medicine, 54, pp. 1 - 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02081-6

Gilanyi YL; Rizzo RRN; Sharma S; Venter M; McAuley JH; Jones MD, 2024, 'A Qualitative Study Identifying Barriers and Enablers to Exercise Adherence in People with Chronic Low Back Pain. “It's a personal journey”', Journal of Pain, 25, pp. 104488, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2024.02.002

Hansford HJ; Jones MD; Cashin AG; Ostelo RWJG; Chiarotto A; Williams SA; Sharma S; Rose JM; Devonshire JJ; Ferraro MC; Wewege MA; McAuley JH, 2024, 'The Smallest Worthwhile Effect on Pain Intensity of Exercise Therapy for People With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Discrete Choice Experiment Study', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 54, pp. 477 - 485, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2024.12279

Azer G; Gibbs MT; Jones MD; Morrison NMV; Azer A; Marshall PW, 2024, 'How and why do people with chronic low back pain modify their physical activity? A mixed-methods survey', Musculoskeletal Care, 22, pp. e1885, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1885

Natoli A; Jones MD; Long V; Mouatt B; Walker ED; Gibbs MT, 2024, 'How do people with chronic low back pain perceive specific and general exercise? A mixed methods survey', Pain Practice, 24, pp. 739 - 748, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/papr.13354

Gilanyi YL; Shah B; Cashin AG; Gibbs MT; Bellamy J; Day R; McAuley JH; Jones MD; McAuley J; Bellamy J; Gibbs M, 2024, 'Barriers and enablers to exercise adherence in people with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.', Pain, 165, pp. 2200 - 2214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003234

Jones MD; Clifford BK; Stamatakis E; Gibbs MT, 2024, 'Exercise Snacks and Other Forms of Intermittent Physical Activity for Improving Health in Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological, Experimental and Qualitative Studies', Sports Medicine, 54, pp. 813 - 835, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01983-1

Gibbs MT; Last T; Marshall P; Jones MD, 2024, 'Are the attitudes and beliefs of Australian exercise-based practitioners associated with their use of, and confidence in, treatment modalities for people with chronic low back pain?', Musculoskeletal Care, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1852

Hansford HJ; Cashin AG; Doyle J; Leake HB; McAuley JH; Jones MD, 2024, 'Barriers and Enablers to Using Intervention Reporting Guidelines in Sports and Exercise Medicine Trials: A Mixed-Methods Study', The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, 54, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.12110

McLeod KA; Thom JM; Jones MD; Parmenter BJ, 2024, 'Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of a pilot exercise physiology group service for older people with type 2 diabetes', Australian Journal of General Practice, 53, pp. S74 - S82, http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-08-23-6946

McLeod KA; Thom JM; Jones MD; Parmente BJ, 2024, 'Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of a pilot exercise physiology group service for older people with type 2 diabetes', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE, 53

Desai I; Wewege MA; Jones MD; Clifford BK; Pandit A; Kaakoush NO; Simar D; Hagstrom AD; Hagstrom M, 2024, 'The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Resistance Training-Based Changes to Body Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38, pp. 1813 - 1821, http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004862

Drum EE; Kovats A; Jones MD; Dennis S; Naylor J; Mills K; Thom JM, 2023, 'Creaky knees: Is there a reason for concern? A qualitative study of the perspectives of people with knee crepitus', Musculoskeletal Care, 21, pp. 1114 - 1124, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1793

Burley CV; Casey AN; Jones MD; Wright KE; Parmenter BJ, 2023, 'Nonpharmacological approaches for pain and symptoms of depression in people with osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analyses', Scientific Reports, 13, pp. 15449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41709-x

Jones MD; Casson SM; Barry BK; Li SH; Valenzuela T; Cassar J; Lamanna C; Lloyd AR; Sandler CX, 2023, 'eLearning improves allied health professionals' knowledge and confidence to manage medically unexplained chronic fatigue states: A randomized controlled trial', Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 173, pp. 111462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111462

Hansford HJ; Jones MD; Cashin AG; Ostelo RW; Chiarotto A; Williams SA; Sharma S; Devonshire JJ; Ferraro MC; Wewege MA; McAuley JH, 2023, 'The smallest worthwhile effect on pain intensity of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and exercise therapy for acute and chronic low back pain: a benefit-harm trade-off study', Journal of Physiotherapy, 69, pp. 240 - 248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2023.08.006

Hansford HJ; Cashin AG; Jones MD; Swanson SA; Islam N; Douglas SRG; Rizzo RRN; Devonshire JJ; Williams SA; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sterne JAC; Sharp MK; Stuart EA; Hernán MA; Lee H; McAuley JH, 2023, 'Reporting of Observational Studies Explicitly Aiming to Emulate Randomized Trials: A Systematic Review', JAMA Network Open, 6, pp. E2336023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.36023

Hansford HJ; Cashin AG; Jones MD; Swanson SA; Islam N; Dahabreh IJ; Dickerman BA; Egger M; Garcia-Albeniz X; Golub RM; Lodi S; Moreno-Betancur M; Pearson SA; Schneeweiss S; Sterne J; Sharp MK; Stuart EA; Hernan MA; Lee H; McAuley JH, 2023, 'Development of the TrAnsparent ReportinG of observational studies Emulating a Target trial (TARGET) guideline', BMJ Open, 13, pp. e074626, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074626

Gibbs MT; Hayden JA; Cashin AG; Shah B; Gilanyi YL; Natoli A; Holmes G; Ogilvie R; Hagstrom AD; McAuley JH; Marshall PW; Jones MD; Hagstrom M, 2023, 'Are Exercise Interventions in Clinical Trials for Chronic Low Back Pain Dosed Appropriately to Meet the World Health Organization's Physical Activity Guidelines?', Physical Therapy, 104, pp. pzad114, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad114

Gilanyi YL; Wewege MA; Shah B; Cashin AG; Williams CM; Davidson SRE; McAuley JH; Jones MD, 2023, 'Exercise Increases Pain Self-efficacy in Adults With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 53, pp. 335 - 342, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11622

Devonshire JJ; Wewege MA; Hansford HJ; Odemis HA; Wand BM; Jones MD; McAuley JH, 2023, 'Effectiveness of Cognitive Functional Therapy for Reducing Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 53, pp. 244 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11447

Gibbs MT; Morrison NMV; Jones MD; Burgess D; Marshall PW, 2023, 'Reductions in movement-associated fear are dependent upon graded exposure in chronic low back pain: An exploratory analysis of a modified 3-item fear hierarchy', Musculoskeletal Care, 21, pp. 25 - 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1661

Ram A; Booth J; Thom JM; Gibbs MT; Jones MD, 2023, 'Are Improvements in Pain Neurophysiology Knowledge Following Pain Science Education Associated with Improved Outcomes in People with Chronic Pain?: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Clinical Journal of Pain, 39, pp. 41 - 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000001086

Wewege MA; Bagg MK; Jones MD; Ferraro MC; Cashin AG; Rizzo RRN; Leake HB; Hagstrom AD; Sharma S; McLachlan AJ; Maher CG; Day R; Wand BM; O'Connell NE; Nikolakopolou A; Schabrun S; Gustin SM; McAuley JH; Hagstrom M, 2023, 'Comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medicines for adults with acute non-specific low back pain: systematic review and network meta-analysis', BMJ, 380, pp. e072962, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-072962

Ram AK; Summers SJ; Booth J; Gibbs MT; Jones MD, 2023, 'Higher intensity exercise reduces disability more than lower intensity exercise in adults with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Musculoskeletal Care, 21, pp. 611 - 622, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1734

Burdett A; Van Doorn N; Jones M; Kwai N; Ward R; Taylor S; Shulruf B, 2022, 'Development and evaluation of an online objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) for Exercise Physiology during COVID-19', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 11, pp. 122 - 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-6193-11.4.122

O’Hagan ET; Skinner IW; Jones MD; Karran EL; Traeger AC; Cashin AG; Wand BM; Schabrun SM; O’Neill S; Harris IA; McAuley JH; O'Hagan E; O'Neill S, 2022, 'Development and measurement properties of the AxEL (attitude toward education and advice for low-back-pain) questionnaire', Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 20, pp. 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12955-021-01908-4

Shah B; Wewege MA; Gilanyi YL; Clifford BK; Devonshire JJ; McAuley JH; Jones MD, 2022, 'Effects of a single exercise session on pain intensity in adults with chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 62, pp. 102679, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102679

Ram A; Booth J; Thom JM; Jones MD, 2022, 'Exercise physiologists use of pain neuroscience education for treating knee osteoarthritis: A qualitative interview study', Musculoskeletal Care, 20, pp. 821 - 830, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msc.1631

Hansford HJ; Cashin AG; Bagg MK; Wewege MA; Ferraro MC; Kianersi S; Mayo-Wilson E; Grant SP; Toomey E; Skinner IW; McAuley JH; Lee H; Jones MD, 2022, 'Feasibility of an Audit and Feedback Intervention to Facilitate Journal Policy Change Towards Greater Promotion of Transparency and Openness in Sports Science Research', Sports Medicine Open, 8, pp. 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40798-022-00496-x

Wewege MA; Jones MD; Williams SA; Kamper SJ; McAuley JH, 2022, 'Rescaling pain intensity measures for meta-analyses of analgesic medicines for low back pain appears justified: an empirical examination from randomised trials', BMC Medical Research Methodology, 22, pp. 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12874-022-01763-x

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