William Gibson

William Gibson is a Professor and National Head of School for Health Sciences at the University of Notre Dame Australia. A qualified physiotherapist with clinical experience in musculoskeletal care, he holds a PhD in muscle and tendon pain research. His teaching focuses on Evidence-Based Practice, Pathophysiology, and Pain. Research interests include musculoskeletal pain mechanisms, systematic reviews, and neuromodulation therapies. He has supervised five PhD/MPhil students and over 20 honours projects. Key contributions span TENS efficacy re-evaluation, Achilles tendinopathy management, and pain modulation studies. Professional affiliations include the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia.

Education: BSc, MPhty, GCert Uni L&T, PhD. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants and advising: Extensive student supervision in musculoskeletal and pain-related topics. Notable collaborations include studies on conditioned pain modulation and clinical trial methodologies.