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Leader of the Low Back Research Group, La Trobe University

I am a Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapist with a 15 year special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries, particularly low back pain. As the Group Leader of the Low Back Research Team at La Trobe University I have developed and validated a unique method for effectively managing low back problems. This model integrates scientific rigour with the highest levels of clinical excellence. Our research findings are about to be disseminated to an international audience through conference presentation and journal publications.

Experience

  • –present
    Leader of the Low Back Research Group, La Trobe University

Education

  • 2005 
    The University of Melbourne, PhD
  • 1999 
    The University of Melbourne, Master of Physiotherapy
  • 1988 
    La Trobe University, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Publications

  • 2012
    A classification and treatment protocol for low back disorders. Part 3, Physical Therapy Reviews
  • 2012
    A classification and treatment protocol for low back disorders. Part 4, Physical Therapy Reviews
  • 2012
    Pathoanatomy and classification of low back disorders, Manual Therapy
  • 2012
    The effectiveness of physiotherapy functional restoration for post-acute low back pain, Manual Therapy
  • 2012
    The effectiveness of sub-group specific manual therapy for low back pain, Manual Therapy
  • 2012
    Efficacy of directional preference management for low back pain: a systematic review, Physical Therapy
  • 2011
    A classification and treatment protocol for low back disorders. Part 1, Physical Therapy Reviews
  • 2011
    Specific treatment of problems of the spine (STOPS): design of a randomised controlled trial , BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • 2011
    A classification and treatment protocol for low back disorders. Part 2, Physical Therapy Reviews
  • 2010
    Conservative management of lumbar disc herniation with associated radiculopathy: a systematic review, Spine
  • 2010
    Outcomes and adverse events from physiotherapy functional restoration for lumbar disc herniation, Disability and Rehabilitation
  • 2009
    The test retest reliability and concurrent validity of the Subjective Complaints Questionnaire, Manual Therapy
  • 2007
    Classification systems for low back pain: a review of the methodology for development and validation, Physical Therapy Reviews
  • 2007
    Indicators of lumbar zygapophyseal joint pain: survey of an expert panel with the Delphi Technique, Physical Therapy