Research Project
Andrew Natoli
Current Appointments
PhD CandidateKey Research Areas
Andrew is a PhD student at UNSW and NeuRA, where he is assisting with the nation wide CAPACITY trial, a telehealth goal setting and pain education trial for individuals suffering from chronic low back pain. He also work clinically as an Exercise Physiologist helping people navigate their pain.
Andrew is dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their pain management by providing them with the necessary tools to understand their pain experiences and self-manage effectively.
Prior to embarking on his PhD journey his research has comprised of qualitative investigations into how people with chronic low back pain perceive exercise.
Andrew's goal is to make a meaningful contribution to the field of chronic musculoskeletal pain and identify key factors that enhance the effectiveness of self-management programs for individuals living with chronic pain.
Publications
2024, 12 Sep
“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
View full journal-article on https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2400592
2024, 13 Jul
Navigating complexities: clinicians’ experiences and systemic challenges in the implementation of evidence-based practice for chronic low back pain – a qualitative study
View full journal-article on https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2378371
2024 Jun
How do people with chronic low back pain perceive specific and general exercise? A mixed methods survey
View full journal-article on http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/papr.13354
2024, 01 Jan
Are Exercise Interventions in Clinical Trials for Chronic Low Back Pain Dosed Appropriately to Meet the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Guidelines?
View full journal-article on http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad114