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Dr Travis Cruickshank

Senior Researcher

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 3416
Email: t.cruickshank@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8673-191X

Dr Travis Cruickshank is a research fellow within the Centre for Precision Health at Edith Cowan University. Dr Cruickshank leads the Huntington’s Disease Research Group and is a principle investigator on the Systematic Profiling in Neurological Disorders Trial. Dr Cruickshank’s research is dedicated to the design, delivery and evaluation of tailored lifestyle interventions as well as the validation of novel clinical endpoints for individuals living with neurological conditions and cancer. In addition to his clinical research, part of Dr Cruickshank’s research portfolio is dedicated to examining predictors of performance in elite tennis players.

Professional Associations

  • European Huntington’s Disease Network Physiotherapy Working Group
  • European Huntington’s Disease Network Cognitive Working Group
  • European Huntington’s Disease Network Young Adults Working Group

Awards and Recognition

  • Excellence in Research Commendation, Edith Cowan University, 2018
  • Top Downloaded Paper, Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 2018 - 2019

Research Areas and Interests

  • Neuroscience
    • Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
    • Environmental modifiers
    • Clinical endpoint validation
  • Oncology
    • Exercise as Medicine
    • Cognitive training
    • Sleep enrichment
  • Human Performance
    • Predictors of tennis performance
  • Internal and external loads in simulated tennis match play

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2015.
  • Bachelor of Science major in Human in Human Biology, Edith Cowan University, 2009.

Research Outputs

2025

Journal Articles

  • Rogers, S., Brown, N., Goulding, M., Campbell, K., Mills, B., Hollett, R., Cruickshank, T., Nosaka, K. (2025). Reliability and Validity of the Brief Emotional Experience Scale (BEES) as a Measure of Emotional Well-Being. Behavioral Sciences, 15(5), 643. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15050643.
  • Beranek, P., Dunican, IC., Cruickshank, T., Turner, M. (2025). Better sleep hygiene is associated with better sleep health in mining shift workers in Australia. Journal of Sleep Research, 2025(Article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.14457.
  • Considine, CM., Eddy, CM., Frank, SA., Kostyk, SK., Oosterloo, M., Killoran, A., Furr Stimming, E., Dose, M., Cruickshank, T., Bird, TD., Vetter, L., Arnesen, A., Valvano, J., Lange, HW., Claassen, DO. (2025). Improving the Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for Genetically Confirmed Adult-Onset Huntington Disease: Considering Nonmotor Presentations. Neurology: Clinical Practice, 15(2), article number e200427. https://doi.org/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200427.

2024

Journal Articles

  • Turner, M., Beranek, P., Lo, J., Ferrauti, A., Dunican, I., Cruickshank, T. (2024). Does time of day and player chronotype impact tennis-specific skills and physical performance?. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 19(1), 315-322. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221136023.
  • Turner, M., Bartlett, D., Poudel, G., Zaenker, P., Laws, S., Lo, J., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2024). Associations Between Sleep Quality And Serum Levels Of Neurofilament Light In Individuals With Premanifest Huntington Disease. Sleep Science, 17(2), e199-e202. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1777783.
  • Turner, M., Griffiths, M., Laws, M., Vial, S., Bartlett, D., Cruickshank, T. (2024). The multidimensional sleep health of individuals with multiple sclerosis and Huntington's disease and healthy controls. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 20(6), 967-972. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.11052.
  • Ryan, J., Koehler, N., Cruickshank, T., Rogers, S., Stanley, M. (2024). 'Teachers Are The Guinea Pigs': Teacher Perspectives On A Sudden Reopening Of Schools During The Covid-19 Pandemic. The Australian Educational Researcher, 51(2), 445-461. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-022-00577-6.
  • Perez, N., Morales, C., Reyes, A., Cruickshank, T., Penailillo, L. (2024). Effects of eccentric strength training on motor function in individuals with stroke: a scoping review. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 31(7), 667-680. https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2024.2330040.
  • Blacker, D., Fazio, R., Tucak, C., Beranek, P., Pollard, C., Shelley, T., Rajandran, S., Holbreche, G., Turner, M., Cruickshank, T. (2024). FIGHT-PD: A feasibility study of periodized boxing training for Parkinson disease. PM&R, 16(1), 36-46. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.12986.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Mühlbӓck, A., Van Walsem, M., Nance, M., Arnesan, A., Page, K., Fisher, A., Van Kampen, M., Nuzzi, A., Limpert, R., Fossmo, HL., Cruickshank, T., Veenhuizen, R. (2023). What we don’t need to prove but need to do in multidisciplinary treatment and care in Huntington’s disease: a position paper. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 18(1), Article number 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02622-8.
  • Turner, M., Russell, A., Turner, K., Beranek, P., Joyce, C., McIntyre, F., Cruickshank, T. (2023). The association between junior tennis players’ physical and cognitive attributes and groundstroke performance. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(4), 1256-1265. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221106824.
  • Turner, M., Beranek, P., Dunican, I., Cruickshank, T. (2023). The Impact of Sleep-Wake Behaviour on Tennis Match Performance in Junior State Grade Tennis Players. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 5(2), 156-166. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-022-00177-x.
  • Turner, M., Laws, M., Griffiths, M., Turner, K., Dempsey, L., Laws, S., Cruickshank, T. (2023). The relationships between multidimensional sleep health and work productivity in individuals with neurological conditions. Journal of Sleep Research, 2023(2023), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.14107.
  • Turner, M., Beranek, P., Sahrom, S., Lo, J., Ferrauti, A., Dunican, I., Cruickshank, T. (2023). The impact of sleep behaviours, chronotype and time of match on the internal and external outcomes of a tennis match. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(6), 2099-2107. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221130443.
  • Nowak, AK., Newton, R., Cruickshank, T., Cormie, P., Halkett, GK., Tsoi, D., Galvao, D. (2023). A Feasibility, Safety, And Efficacy Evaluation Of Supervised Aerobic And Resistance Exercise For Patients With Glioblastoma Undertaking Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy. Neuro-Oncology Practice, 10(3), 261-270. https://doi.org/10.1093/nop/npad006.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Turner, M., Ishihara, T., Beranek, P., Turner, K., Fransen, J., Born, P., Cruickshank, T. (2022). Investigating the role of age and maturation on the association between tennis experience and cognitive function in junior beginner to intermediate-level tennis players. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17(5), 1071-1078. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211055841.
  • Walsh, A., Harris, S., Beranek, P., Vial, S., Cruickshank, T., Turner, M. (2022). Effect of physical activity during COVID-19 on the sleep health of community-level athletes in Australia. Sport Sciences for Health, 18(4), 1475-1481. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-022-00947-8.
  • Beranek, P., Cruickshank, T., Girard, O., Nosaka, K., Bartlett, D., Turner, M. (2022). Sleep health of Australian community tennis players during the COVID-19 lockdown. PeerJ, 10(April 2022), Article number e13045. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13045.
  • Wang, C., Whitehead, L., Cruickshank, T., Lo, J., Xia, J., Wen, J. (2022). Feasibility and therapeutic efficacy of a two-week low-level laser acupuncture therapy for shoulder and neck pain in office workers: Protocol for a pilot, single-blind, double-armed, randomised controlled trial. PLoS One, 17(1), article number e0260846. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260846.
  • Turner, K., Bartlett, D., Grainger, S., Eddy, C., Reyes, A., Kordsachia, C., Turner, M., Stout, J., Georgiou-Karistianis, N., Henry, J., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2022). Profiling Social Cognition in Premanifest Huntington's Disease. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 28(3), 217-229. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1355617721000357.
  • Cruickshank, T., Flores-Opazo, M., Tuesta, M., Reyes, . (2022). Reproducibility of Maximum Respiratory Pressure Assessment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Chest, 162(4), 828-850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.04.144.
  • Bartlett, D., Hansen, S., Cruickshank, T., Rankin, T., Zaenker, P., Mazzucchelli, G., Gaston, M., Du Plooy, D., Minhaj, Z., Errey, W., Rumble, T., Hay, T., Miles, A., Mills, B. (2022). Effects of sleepiness on clinical decision making amongst paramedic students: A simulated sight shift study. Emergency Medicine Journal, 39(1), 45-51. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2019-209211.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Turner, M., Reyes, A., Rankin, T., Bartlett, D., Trajano, G., Pulverenti, T., Cruickshank, T. (2021). Torque variability of the plantar flexors in people with Huntington's disease. American Journal of Translational Research, 13(12), 13862–13869. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/11961.
  • Domingos, J., Dean, J., Cruickshank, T., Śmiłowska, K., Fernandes, J., Godinho, C. (2021). A novel boot camp program to help guide personalized exercise in people with Parkinson disease. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 11(9), article number 938. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm11090938.
  • Reyes, A., Bartlett, D., Rankin, T., Zaenker, P., Turner, K., Teo, W., Fu, SC., Domingos, J., Georgiou-Karistianis, N., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2021). Clinical Determinants of Dual Tasking in People With Premanifest Huntington Disease. Physical Therapy, 101(4), Article number pzab016. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab016.
  • Turner, M., Beranek, P., Rogers, S., Nosaka, K., Girard, O., Cruickshank, T. (2021). Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on mood and training in Australian community tennis players. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3(18 March 2021), Article 589617. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.589617.
  • Cruickshank, T., Porter, T., Laws, S., Ziman, M., Bartlett, D. (2021). Hair and salivary cortisol and their relationship with lifestyle, mood and cognitive outcomes in premanifest Huntington’s disease. Scientific Reports, 11(December 2021), Article number 5464. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84726-4.
  • Rogers, S., Cruickshank, T. (2021). Change in mental health, physical health, and social relationships during highly restrictive lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from Australia. PEERJ, 9(22 July 2021), Article Number e11767. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11767.
  • Fox-Harding, C., Harris, S., Rogers, S., Vial, S., Beranek, P., Turner, M., Cruickshank, T. (2021). A survey to evaluate the association of COVID-19 restrictions on perceived mood and coping in Australian community level athletes. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3(22 March 2021), Article Number 624267. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.624267.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Bartlett, D., Dominguez D, JF., Lazar, A., Kordsachia, C., Rankin, T., Lo, J., Govus, A., Power, B., Lampit, A., Eastwood, P., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2020). Multidisciplinary rehabilitation reduces hypothalamic grey matter volume loss in individuals with preclinical Huntington's disease: A nine-month pilot study. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 408(15 January 2020), 116522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2019.116522.
  • Lo, J., Reyes, A., Pulverenti, T., Rankin, T., Bartlett, D., Zaenker, P., Rowe, G., Feindel, K., Poudel, G., Georgiou-Karistianis, N., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2020). Dual tasking impairments are associated with striatal pathology in Huntington’s disease. Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, 7(9), 1608-1619. https://doi.org/10.1002/acn3.51142.
  • Turner, M., Reyes, A., Bartlett, D., Culpin, S., Hart, N., Hardt, L., Feindel, K., Poudel, G., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2020). Exploring the brain-body composition relationship in Huntington’s disease. The Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 20(3), 332-338. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/8651.
  • Cruickshank, T., Bartlett, D., Govus, A., Hannan, A., Teo, W., Mason, S., Lo, J., Ziman, M. (2020). The relationship between lifestyle and serum neurofilament light protein in Huntington’s disease. Brain and Behavior, 10(5), Article number e01578. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.1578.
  • Cruickshank, T., Reyes, A., Pulverenti, T., Rankin, T., Bartlett, D., Blazevich, T., Poudel, G., Ziman, M., Trajano, G. (2020). Rate of torque development and striatal shape in individuals with prodromal Huntington's disease. Scientific Reports, 10(2020), Article number 15103. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-72042-2.
  • Reyes, A., Castillo, A., Castillo, J., Cornejo, I., Cruickshank, T. (2020). The Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on Phonatory Measures in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Journal of Voice, 34(6), 894-902. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.05.001.
  • Bartlett, D., Govus, A., Rankin, T., Lampit, A., Feindel, K., Poudel, G., Teo, W., Lo, J., Georgiou-Karistianis, N., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2020). The effects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation on neuroimaging, biological, cognitive and motor outcomes in individuals with premanifest Huntington's disease. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 416(15 September 2020), Article number 117022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2020.117022.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Bartlett, D., Dominguez D, JF., Reyes, A., Zaenker, P., Feindel, K., Newton, R., Hannan, A., Slater, J., Eastwood, P., Lazar, A., Ziman, M., Cruickshank, T. (2019). Investigating the relationships between hypothalamic volume and measures of circadian rhythm and habitual sleep in premanifest Huntington's disease. Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms, 6(January 2019), p. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbscr.2018.07.001.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Cruickshank, T., Reyes, A., Penailillo, L., Pulverenti, T., Bartlett, D., Zaenker, P., Blazevich, T., Newton, R., Thompson, J., Lo, J., Ziman, M. (2018). Effects of multidisciplinary therapy on physical function in Huntington’s disease. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 138(6), 500-507. https://doi.org/10.1111/ane.13002.
  • Reyes, A., Salomonczyk, D., Teo, W., Medina, L., Bartlett, D., Pirogovsky-Turk, E., Zaenker, P., Bloom, J., Simmons, R., Ziman, M., Gilbert, P., Cruickshank, T. (2018). Computerised dynamic posturography in premanifest and manifest individuals with Huntington's disease. Scientific Reports, 8(1), Article number 14615. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-32924-y.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Bartlett, D., Cruickshank, T., Hannan, A., Eastwood, P., Lazar, A., Ziman, M. (2016). Neuroendocrine and neurotrophic signaling in Huntington's Disease: Implications for pathogenic mechanisms and treatment strategies. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 71(2016), 444-454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2016.09.006.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Cruickshank, T., Reyes, A., Ziman, M. (2015). A systematic review and meta-analysis of strength training in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson disease. Medicine, 94(4), e411. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000000411.
  • Cruickshank, T., Thompson, J., Domínguez , J., Reyes, A., Bynevelt, M., Georgiou-Karistianis, N., Barker, R., Ziman, M. (2015). The effect of multidisciplinary rehabilitation on brain structure and cognition in Huntington's disease: an exploratory study. Brain and Behavior, 5(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.312.
  • Collins, L., Begeti, F., Panin, F., Lazar, A., Cruickshank, T., Ziman, M., Mason, S., Barker, R. (2015). Novel Nut and Bolt Task Quantifies Motor Deficits in Premanifest and Manifest Huntington’s Disease. PLoS Currents, 7(Huntington Disease), online. https://doi.org/10.1371/currents.hd.ded251617ae62a1364506b0521bd3761.
  • Reyes, A., Cruickshank, T., Nosaka, K., Ziman, M. (2015). Respiratory muscle training on pulmonary and swallowing function in patients with Huntington's disease: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 29(10), 961-973. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215514564087.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Reyes, A., Cruickshank, T., Thompson, J., Ziman, M., Nosaka, K. (2014). Surface electromyography activity of submental muscles during swallowing and expiratory muscle training tasks of Huntington’s disease patients. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 24(1), 153-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.09.009.
  • Cruickshank, T., Reyes, A., Penailillo, L., Thompson, J., Ziman, M. (2014). Factors that contribute to balance and mobility impairments in individuals with Huntington's disease. Basal Ganglia, 4(2), 67-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baga.2014.04.002.
  • Reyes, A., Cruickshank, T., Ziman, M., Nosaka, K. (2014). Pulmonary function in patients with Huntington's Disease. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 14(2014), Article No. 89. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2466-14-89.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Thompson, J., Cruickshank, T., Penailillo, L., Lee, J., Newton, R., Barker, R., Ziman, M. (2013). The effects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation in patients with early-to-middle-stage Huntington's disease: a pilot study.. European Journal of Neurology, 20(9), 1325-1329. https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.12053.

Research Projects

  • The development and evaluation of a novel multidisciplinary therapy coaching program for people with mild-to-moderate Huntington’s disease. , Perpetual Ltd, IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program, 2018 ‑ 2026, $299,888.
  • Evaluating the feasibility of a co-designed meal box solution for people living with Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsons Association of WA Inc, Zrinski Research Grant, 2025 ‑ 2026, $121,069.
  • The effect of cognitive and exercise training on Brain Atrophy and Cognitive Decline in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Adjuvant Chemotherapy Agents, Cancer Council of WA Inc, Collaborative Cancer Grant Scheme, 2018 ‑ 2025, $49,966.
  • Co-designing and applying photovoice to capture the hidden world of Huntington's disease, Huntington's Australia, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2025, $13,591.
  • Brain Bites: the feasibility of a co-designed meal box solution for people living with Huntington’s disease , Huntington's Australia, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2025, $13,636.
  • Establishing a Neurological Hub (NeuroHub) Data Registry , Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia, MS WA - Research funding for social and applied research, 2023 ‑ 2024, $398,875.
  • Motoneurons, muscle weakness and motor performance in multiple sclerosis , Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, MSRA - Incubator Grant, 2023 ‑ 2024, $25,000.
  • Develop a systematic profiling of neurological conditions that will facilitate personalised treatment and streamline service delivery, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia, MS WA - Research funding for social and applied research, 2019 ‑ 2024, $5,716,059.
  • The effectiveness of a 12-week remote-delivered green-blue light therapy intervention on daytime sleepiness, fatigue, work productivity and quality of life outcomes in individuals following traumatic brain injury, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Neurotrauma Research Program & Insurance Commission of WA, 2021 ‑ 2023, $89,714.
  • The feasibility and therapeutic utility of a 12-week telehealth delivered environmental enrichment program for young stroke survivors experiencing cognitive impairment, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Neurotrauma Research Program, 2021 ‑ 2023, $84,600.
  • Effects of a Twelve-Week Multidisciplinary Therapy Coaching Program on Activities of Daily Living and Quality of Life in Huntington’s Disease, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant – 2020, 2020 ‑ 2021, $29,113.
  • The development and evaluation of a novel multidisciplinary therapy application for individuals with Huntington’s disease , Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2017 Open Round, 2018 ‑ 2019, $30,000.
  • The effect of multidisciplinary therapy on neurodegeneration and clinical decline in Huntington’s disease individuals before the onset of diagnosable symptoms., Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2016, 2016 ‑ 2017, $27,900.
  • HEROs Huntington's disease Exercise Rehabilitation Optimisation Study, Lotterywest, Grant, 2014 ‑ 2017, $560,011.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, The feasibility and therapeutic utility of a 12-week telehealth delivered environmental enrichment program for young stroke survivors
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The role of sleep behaviour and sleep environment in sleep of shift workers in extractive industries

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Influence of Sleep-Wake Behaviour and Chronotype on the Match-Play and Physical Performance of Tennis Players
  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Characterising social cognition and its predictors in individuals with premanifest Huntington's disease

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Science (Medical Science), Factors associated with anxiety, depression, burnout, and ptsd symptomatology in Australian paramedics
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The utility of multidisciplinary rehabilitation as a treatment strategy for circadian rhythm and sleep disturbances in premanifest huntington's disease
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