Barrett Losco
Senior Lecturer
School of Health Professions
Murdoch University
Australia
Biography
Barrett Losco graduated in 2000 from the University of Johannesburg with a Masters in Chiropractic. His Masters dissertation investigated the effect of spinal manipulative therapy and dry needling techniques upon pain in patients diagnosed with failed back surgery syndrome, otherwise known as postlaminectomy pain syndrome. He started his academic career at the University of Johannesburg until 2005 when he moved to Horsham, Victoria and practiced in a rural setting for 3 years. In December 2008 he moved to Perth, Western Australia, returning to an academic role at Murdoch University as a lecturer in clinical chiropractic.
Research Interest
Research interests/areas predominantly include the following in the fields: Outcomes associated with manual and manipulative care. Teaching methods employed to develop manual and manipulative skills. Effects of manual therapy upon pain perception.
Publications
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Wall, B., Peiffer, J., Losco, B., Hebert, J., (2016), The effect of manual therapy on pulmonary function in healthy adults, Scientific Reports, 6, , pages -.
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Dorron, S., Losco, B., Drummond, P., Walker, B., (2016), Effect of lumbar spinal manipulation on local and remote pressure pain threshold and pinprick sensitivity in asymptomatic individuals: A randomised trial, Chiropractic and Manual Therapies (formerly Chiropractic and Osteopathy), 24, 1, pages -.
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Amorin-Woods, L., Losco, B., (2016), 'PICO-D Management'; a decision-aid for evidence-based chiropractic education and clinical practice, Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 26, 49, pages -.
