Kate Tong

Kate Tong is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Chiropractic at Macquarie University. Her work focuses on low back pain prevention and telemedicine applications, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and health economics.

• Primary research areas: Low Back Pain, Walking Interventions, Health Education
• Publications span clinical research, medical informatics, and teleconsultation

Her recent articles examine cost-effective walking programs to prevent low back pain recurrence and virtual physical examination technologies. She collaborates extensively on randomized controlled trials and digital health innovations.

Research trends indicate a focus on integrating technology with clinical practice, particularly in assessing physical examination methods in both telehealth and general practice settings.

She contributes to journals like The Lancet and International Journal of Medical Informatics. Her work has significant social media engagement (726 X posts, 453 news outlets) but no listed scientific awards.