Michael Psarakis

Michael Psarakis is a Lecturer at the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University. His research focuses on biomechanics, neurological disorders, and wearable technology applications in clinical exercise physiology. He holds a PhD from Australian Catholic University (2020) examining ankle contractures in multiple sclerosis (MS).

His research interests include gait analysis in MS, musculoskeletal health, and the development of reliable measurement techniques using wearable sensors. Key areas of study involve understanding the relationship between ankle mobility, gait abnormalities, and the efficacy of eccentric exercise interventions in managing MS symptoms. His work bridges clinical practice and technological innovation to improve patient outcomes in neurorehabilitation.

Psarakis has published extensively on topics such as the reliability of GNSS units for sprint profiling, biomechanical properties of muscles in MS, and the application of wearable technology to assess gait stability. His studies often emphasize methodological rigor and translational impact in clinical settings. Despite no explicitly listed scientific awards, his research has garnered significant attention, with over 1,600 views and 920 downloads of his outputs to date.

His research is conducted in collaboration with institutions like the Clinical Exercise Physio Research Institute and involves interdisciplinary teams focused on movement disorders, sensor technology, and rehabilitation strategies.