Justin Sullivan

Dr. Justin Sullivan is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. He is affiliated with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and focuses on musculoskeletal health, sports injury epidemiology, and biomechanics. His research explores topics such as spinal kinematics in low back pain, ACL injury prevention in athletes, and the role of mechanical factors in plantar heel pain. Sullivan has secured grants for studies on motion analysis using wearable sensors and plantar heel pain etiology. His work emphasizes translational research to improve clinical outcomes and healthcare service design.

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Research interests include musculoskeletal disorders, sports biomechanics, and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Recent studies investigate spinal kinematics in chronic low back pain and the heritability of motion in healthy populations. He has contributed to redesigning hospital care pathways for back pain patients and evaluating wearable sensor technologies for athletic performance analysis.

Publications span injury epidemiology, biomechanical assessment, and clinical trial methodologies. Grants include a 2019 project on motion analysis (ATSE Bridging Grant) and a 2008 study on plantar heel pain (NSW Podiatrists Registration Board).

• Labs/Teams: Collaborations with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and interdisciplinary teams in musculoskeletal research.