Wing Kwok

Dr Venisa Wing Kwok is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, and affiliated with the Sydney School of Public Health. Her work bridges clinical physiotherapy research and public health epidemiology.

• PhD in Physiotherapy (University of Sydney, 2024)
• BAppSc (Physiotherapy) (Hons1)

As a registered physiotherapist with AHPRC and Hong Kong Physiotherapists Board, her research focuses on:

• Healthy Ageing - Longitudinal studies of older populations
• Falls Prevention - Physical activity interventions
• Epidemiology - Data analysis from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
• Geriatric Health - Physical function limitations and frailty

Her recent publication trends (2020-2025) show:

• Systematic reviews (5) and meta-analyses (3) on exercise interventions
• Longitudinal cohort studies (3) tracking physical activity
• Health economics analyses (2) for aged care programs
• WHO guideline contributions (3) on physical activity

Scientific Recognition:

• Makers and Shapers Award (2024) for falls prevention research
• Best Oral Presentation (2022-2024) at HDR and ISPAH conferences

In education, she supervises:

• 21 Computer Science postgraduates in AI applications for physiotherapy
• Co-supervised 1 Master's and 1 Honours student
• Current PhD and Honours co-supervision

Professional Involvement:

• Co-chair, Fragility Fracture Network Physiotherapy Group
• Associate Editor, BMC Geriatrics
• Social Media Coordinator, Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Media Coverage:

• Washington Post (2024): Falls risk in active women
• NTD News (2024): Exercise benefits for older women
• Cochrane Podcast (2023): Hip fracture rehabilitation