Assoc Professor Henry Pollard
Director of Research
A/Prof Henry Pollard BSc, GradDipChiro, GradDipAppSc, MSportSc, PhD, ICSSD, FCC
Dr Henry Pollard is a practicing sports chiropractor and clinical scientist based in Sydney. He is owner and director of a chiropractic clinic located in the Southern Sydney suburbs of Cronulla. Besides, general and sports chiropractic the clinic specialises in the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the knee, shoulder and ankle.
Dr Pollard graduated with a BSc from University of NSW with major in Anatomy in 1985. He then completed a Graduate Diploma in Chiropractic from the Sydney College of Chiropractic in 1986. Following his chiropractic studies he graduated from Cumberland College of Health Sciences (Sydney University) with a Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Sport Science in 1991. A Master of Exercise and Sport Science was attained in 1994 from Sydney University. In 2000 Dr Pollard was awarded a PhD from the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Wollongong University. More recently he was awarded an International Diploma of Chiropractic Sports Sciences from the federation of International Sports Chiropractors and Fellowship status with the College of Chiropractors (England) in 2005.
Dr Pollard has been in private clinical practice for the last 20 years.
He is an Independent Chiropractic Consultant for WorkCover NSW. In addition he is the Director of the Cronulla Chiropractic and Sports Injury Centre and the Director of Research for the ONE Research Foundation, Encinitas California USA.
Dr Pollard is a senior lecturer in the Department of Health and Chiropractic Macquarie University and is Director of Research there. He has been an academic at Macquarie for 15 years and teaches in the areas of sport medicine, clinical management and research.
His basic research interests involve the validation of chiropractic private practice through the investigation and documentation of outcomes with various research designs. His research interests include sports medicine, clinical & sports chiropractic, diagnosis, epidemiology of injury, manual therapy, OHS and rehabilitation.
In addition, he is the Vice President of the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia (COCA) and the founder of the Macquarie Injury Management Group (MIMG).
He has presented at numerous conferences nationally and internationally in the fields of Chiropractic, Sports Medicine and Research.
PUBLICATIONS:
PUBLICATIONS (BLINDED PEER REVIEWED): JOURNAL
2006
74. McHardy A, Pollard H, Luo K
The epidemiology of golf-related lower back injuries
Submitted: Manual Therapy 2006
73. Pollard H, McHardy A, Fernandez M
Deep Vein Thrombosis in a patient presenting to a manipulative therapist
Submitted: J Manipulative & Physiolog Therapeut:
Impact factor: 1.041
72. McHardy A, Pollard H, Luo K
Golf injuries : a review of the literature.
Sports Med. 2006;36(2):171-87.
71. Bablis P, Pollard H, McHardy A
Neuro Emotional Technique management of polycystic ovary syndrome induced anovulation: Report of an uncontrolled case series.
Chiropractic J Australia 2006;36(1):2-8
70. Pollard H, Bablis P
A mind-body treatment for hypothyroid dysfunction: a report of two cases.
Accepted: Clinical chiropractic 2006
69. Hoskins W, Pollard H.
Lumbopelvic dysfunction as a cause of hamstring injuries: A proposed mechanism?
Submitted: J Sci Med Sport: 2006
Impact factor: 0.675
68. McHardy A, Pollard H, Bonello R.
Golf and the older population
Submitted: J Gerontology 2006
67. Pollard H, Hoskins W, Schmerl M
The use of hip manipulation in the management of acetabular labrum
injury
Submitted: Man Ther. 2006
66. Pollard H, Hoskins W, Hough K, Tully C.
Rugby league injury: A review
Accepted: J Sci Med Sport: November 2006
Impact factor: 0.675
65. McHardy A, Pollard H, Fernandez M
Triathlon injures: A review
Accepted: J Clinical Chiropractic 2006
64. Bablis P, Pollard H
Resolution of anovulation infertility using Neuro Emotional Technique: A report of 3 cases.
Accepted: J Chiropractic Medicine 2006
63. McHardy A, Bayley G, Pollard H
A comparison of the modern and classic golf swing
In review: J Science Medicine Sport 2005***
2005
62. A McHardy, H Pollard
Muscle activity during the golf swing
Br. J. Sports Med. 2005;39 799-804
Impact factor: 1.202
61. Pollard H
Reflections on the "type O" disorder.
J Manipulative Ther 2005;28:547.e1-547.e9
Impact factor: 1.041
60. Pribicevic M, Pollard H
A multimodal treatment approach for shoulder pain: A case series
BMC Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:20
59. Schmerl M, Pollard H, Hoskins W
Labral Injuries of the Hip: A Review of Diagnosis and Management
J Manipulative & Physiolog Therapeut: 2005: 28(8): 632.e1-632.e8
Impact factor: 1.041
58. Walker S, Bablis P, Pollard H, McHardy A
Practitioner perceptions of emotions associated with pain: A survey
J Chiropractic Medicine 2005: 4(2):89-96
57. Middleton P, Pollard H
Are chronic low back pain outcomes improved with co-management of concurrent depression?
BMC Chiropractic & Osteopathy Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:8
56. Castlereagh F, Pollard H
Traumatic Spondylolysis in a Heptathlete: a case history and review
J Chiropractic Medicine 2005: 4(2):89-96
55. Brown B, Pollard H, Bonello R
A Bio-psychosocial Approach to Hypothyroidism
BMC Chiropractic & Osteopathy. 2005: 13:5
54. Hoskins W, Pollard H, McDonald AJ
Quadrilateral Space Syndrome: A Case Study and Review of the Literature.
Br J Sports Med 2005;39 e9
Impact factor: 1.202
53. Hoskins W, Pollard H
Successful Management of Hamstring Injuries in Australian Rules Footballers: Two Case Reports
BMC Chiropractic & Osteopathy. 2005: 13:4
52. Pollard H, Hansen L, Hoskins W
Cervical Stenosis in a Professional Rugby League Football Player: A Case History
BMC Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:15
51. Hoskins W, Pollard H
Hamstring injury management: part two: treatment
Man Ther. 2005;10(3):180-90
50. Hoskins W, Pollard H
The management of hamstring injury-Part 1: Issues in diagnosis.
Man Ther. 2005;10(2):96-107.
49. Castlereagh F, Pollard H
Traumatic Spondylolysis in a Heptathlete: a case history and review
Accepted: J Chiropractic Medicine 2005
48. McHardy A, Pollard H.
Golf and Upper Limb Injuries: A Summary and Review of the Literature.
Chiropr Osteopat. 2005 May 25;13:7.
47. McHardy A, Pollard H
Low back pain in golfers: A review
J Chiropractic Medicine 2005;4(3):135-143
46. Pollard H, Lakay B, Tucker F, Watson B, Bablis P.
Interexaminer reliability of the deltoid and psoas muscle test.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005;28(1):52-6
Impact factor: 1.041
45. Hoskins W, Pollard H, Tuchin P, Cameron G.
The pathogenesis of migraine: a commentary
Accepted: Chiro J Aust: December 2004
2004
44. Pollard H, Fernandez M
Spinal musculoskeletal injuries associated with swimming: a discussion of technique.
Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 2004 12(2): 72-80.
43. Bateman W, Pollard H, Vemulpad S
The significance of the joint crack with manipulation: A legal perspective.
Chiropractic J Aust 2004; 34: 11-18
42. Pribicevic M, Pollard H.
Rotator cuff impingement.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2004;27(9):580-90
Impact factor: 1.041
41. McHardy A, Pollard H
Case report- Unusual cause of wrist pain in a golfer
Br J Sports Med 2004;38 e34
Impact factor: 1.202
40. Pollard H, Bablis P
Hypothyroidism: A new model for Conservative Management in two cases. Chiropractic Journal of Australia. 34(1):11-18, 2004.
39. Pollard H
The somatovisceral reflex: How important for the “type O” condition?
Chiropractic Journal of Australia 2004 34(3): 93-102.
38. Walker B, Cameron M, French S, Pollard H, Vitiello A, Reggars J, Werth P.
Risk Management for chiropractors and osteopaths: Informed consent. A common law requirement. Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 2004; 12(1): 19-24.
37. King W, Buchbinder R, Green S, Masters S, Pollard H, Nash P, Brooks P, Bellamy N
Acute shoulder pain. In: Australasian Acute Musculoskeletal pain guidelines group. Evidence-based management of acute musculoskeletal pain: A guide for clinicians. Bowen Hills, Aust Academic Press 2004: 44-50.
2003
36. King W, Buchbinder R, Green S, Masters S, Pollard H, Nash P, Bellamy N, Brooks P, Bell S
Acute musculoskeletal pain: Evidence-based management; The shoulder.
The University of Queensland Faculty of Health Sciences 2003
35. Reggars J, French S, Walker B, Cameron M, Pollard H, Vitello A, Werth P
Risk management for chiropractors & osteopaths: Neck manipulation and vertebrobasilar stroke.
Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy 11(1): 9-15, 2003.
34. Reggars J, French S, Walker B, Cameron M, Pollard H, Vitello A, Werth P, Comrie DA
Risk management for chiropractors and osteopaths:
Imaging guidelines for conditions commonly seen in practice.
Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2003: 11(2): 41-48.
33. Hoskins W, Pollard H
Injuries in Australian Rules Football: A Review of the Literature
Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2003: 11(2):49-56.
2002
32. Pollard H, Quodling N, McHardy A
Acromioclavicular Sprain: Literature review and case report.
Journal Neuromusculoskeletal System 2002 10(1): 13-19
31. Pollard H, Sim P, McHardy A
A complication of ankle sprain: A case report and review of the
literature.
Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 2002 10(1): 21-30
30. Vitiello A, Pollard H
Backpack design: The use of rating of perceived exertion (Borg Scale): A review.
Chiropractic J Australia 2002 32(3): 91-98
29. Vitiello A, Pollard H
EMG response of the human frame to wearing a backpack: A review.
Chiropractic J Australia 2002 32(3): 83-90
2001
28. McHardy A, Pollard H
Injury associated with soccer: A review of epidemiology and etiology.
Jou Sports Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 2001 15(1): 34-43, 53-4
2000
27. Tuchin P, Pollard H, Bonello R
A randomised control trial of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2000 23: 91-95
Impact factor: 1.041
26. Croker D, Pollard H
Shoulder pain in Swimmers.
Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 2000 6(3): 91-95
1999
25. Pollard H, So V
Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Review
Journal of Sports Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 1999 13 (3) 93-97
24. Pollard H, Quodling N
Management of hamstring injury: A review and case report.
Journal of Sports Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 1999 13 (3) 98-106
23. Stephens D, Pollard H, Thompson P, Bilton D, Gorman RF
Bilateral simultaneous optic nerve dysfunction: Recovery of vision in association with chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 22(9): 615-621
Impact factor: 1.041
22. Pollard H, Granger S, Tuchin P
A review of bacterial arthritis.
Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 1999 8: 45-53
1998
21. Tuchin P, Pollard H
Cost effectiveness of spinal care education as a preventive
strategy for spinal injury.
J Occ Health & Safety 1998 14(1):43-51
20. Stephens D, Bilton D, Pollard H, Gorman F
Wall perimetry in chiropractic.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1998, 21(1): 32-36
Impact factor: 1.041
19. Pollard H, Ward G
The effect of upper cervical or sacroiliac joint manipulation on hip range of motion. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1998 21(9): 611-616
Impact factor: 1.041
18. Tuchin PJ, Pollard H
Does classic migraine respond to manual therapy - a case
series. Physical Therapy reviews 1998 3: 1-14.
Impact factor: 1.658
17. Stephens D, Mealing D, Pollard H, Thompson P, Bilton D, Gorman F
Treatment of visual field loss by spinal manipulation: A report of 17 patients. J Neuromusculoskeletal system 1998 6(2): 53-66
16. Pollard H, Rigby S, Moritz G and Lau C
Subclavian steal syndrome: A review
Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 1998 7(1): 20-28
15. Pollard H
Reply to a letter to the editor
Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 1998 7(2): 93-4
14. Pollard H, Benz G
Ross River and Barmah Forest arboviruses: A diagnostic challenge for chiropractors.
Aust Chiropractic & Osteopathy J 1998 7(3): 116-119
1997
13. Lanthois P, Pollard H
Spondylolysthesis in a professional fast bowler: a case study
Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 1997 6(1): 1-9
12. Pollard H, Ward G
A comparative study of two stretching procedures for increasing hip
ROM.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1997, 20(7): 443-447
Impact factor: 1.041
11. Pollard H, Ward G
Effect of sacroiliac manipulation on hip flexion range of motion.
Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 1997 6(3): 80-84
10. So V, Pollard H
Management of achilles tendon disorders: A case review
Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal 1997 6(2): 58-62
1996
9. Pollard H, Ward G
Strength change of quadriceps femoris following a single manipulation of the L3/4 vertebral motion segment: a preliminary investigation.
J Neuromusculoskeletal System 1996 4(4):137-144
8. O'Reilly A, Pollard H
TMJ pain and chiropractic adjustment-A pilot study
Chiropractic Journal of Australia 1996 26 (4): 125-129
1995
7. Pollard H, Tuchin P
Cervical radiculopathy: A chiropractic approach to its
management, a report of two cases.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1995 18:244-9
Impact factor: 1.041
6. Reggars J, Pollard H
Zygopophyseal joint cracking associated with cervical
manipulation.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1995 18(2): 65-71
Impact factor: 1.041
5. Hayek R, Austin S, Pollard H
An electromyographic study of the intramuscular effects of the chiropractic adjustment-a pilot. COMSIG Review 1995 4(1): 3-9
4. Montgomery D, Egan I, Pollard H
Palpable unilateral sacral prominence as a clinical sign of lower
limb anisomelia: A pilot study.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1995 18(6): 353-356
Impact factor: 1.041
1994
Pollard H
3. Athletic Injuries: A psychological perspective to treatment
Chiropractic Sports Medicine 1994 8(4) 18-31
2. Tuchin P, Bonello R, Pollard H
Educational standards of Chiropractic in Australia
Chiro Jou Aust 1994 24:56-62
1993
1. Hayek R, Pollard H, Garlick D
EMG changes associated with spinal manipulation of the first
thoracic vertebra. Proceedings 1993 Aust Physiological Society
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