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Katherine DooleyView profile

Lecturer

• Sports Injury Prevention
• Groin Pain
• Hamstring Injuries
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Kate Dooley is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Orange campus, specializing in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. She commenced her academic role in July 2021, teaching third-year students in courses PHS313 and PHS314 while maintaining active clinical research engagement. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (BPhysio(Hons)) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awarded on 15 February 2022. Her doctoral research quantified movement strategy differences in male athletes with historical groin pain during agility running tasks. Dr. Dooley's research centers on sports injury prevention mechanisms, particularly groin and hamstring pathologies in athletes, utilizing advanced biomechanical analysis and functional MRI techniques. She pioneers clinician-driven research translation through the Research In Practice Network (RIPN), addressing implementation barriers between evidence and clinical settings while advancing value-based care frameworks for musculoskeletal conditions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) biomechanical investigations of groin/hamstring injuries using motion capture and functional MRI; (2) development of high-value care consensus statements for musculoskeletal physiotherapy; and (3) methodological innovations in practice-based research networks that empower clinicians as co-researchers. Her work consistently bridges elite sports science with community clinical practice. Scientific recognition includes: Inaugural Change One Thing Award (2023) from Charles Sturt University for integrating LGBTQIA+ content into physiotherapy curricula As a research leader, she co-supervises Honours students and secured US$295k through the 'HAMI' grant (funded by GE Healthcare and NBA Orthopaedics), coordinating multi-site collaborations across six Australian universities. Her grant portfolio emphasizes methodological development in functional MRI and 3D motion capture biomechanics, with ongoing focus on athlete movement strategy analysis. She directs methodological development for the RIPN steering committee—a clinician-researcher partnership generating practice-relevant studies across regional Australia—and leads the 'HAMI' collaboration's functional MRI arm, solving technical challenges in scanning anteromedial thigh structures through industry partnerships with GE Healthcare.

• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• Clinical Biomechanics
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Professor Mark Halaki holds dual roles as the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney School of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. His academic background includes a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, and a PhD. His research focuses on biomechanics, motor control, and clinical applications in movement disorders, aiming to enhance patient treatment through understanding movement differences in healthy vs. pathological populations. He leads the Motor Control & Skill Acquisition Research Group and Biomechanics Research Team, collaborating with centers like the Charles Perkins Centre and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. Education: BSc (Mechanical Engineering) GradCert (Higher Education) MSc (Biomedical Engineering) PhD Research Interests: Professor Halaki's work spans electromyographic studies, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and clinical applications in sports injuries, rehabilitation, and sleep health. Key areas include hamstring injury prevention, actigraphy validation for sleep monitoring, and biomechanical analysis of athletic movements. Grants: 2024: Djiridji Koodjal "Two Hearts" - NHMRC Grant (Indigenous health collaboration) 2019: Binaural beats for sleep induction - Industry Grant (Denso Automotive) Labs/Teams: Motor Control & Skill Acquisition Research Group, Biomechanics Research Team.

Paul HodgesView profile

Professor

• Pain
• Motor control
• Rehabilitation
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Professor Paul Hodges is a leading academic and researcher in motor control, pain, and rehabilitation at The University of Queensland (UQ). He holds the title of NHMRC Leadership Fellow (Level 3) and serves as Director of the Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR). His interdisciplinary work spans molecular biology to human function, with a focus on understanding pain mechanisms and developing evidence-based treatments. Hodges is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and multiple professional bodies, reflecting his significant contributions to musculoskeletal and clinical science. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (The University of Queensland) Doctor of Philosophy (Karolinska Mediko Kirurgiska Institutet) Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced, UQ) Honorary Doctorate in Medicine (Ghent University) Research Interests: Pain mechanisms and targeted therapies Motor control adaptations in musculoskeletal disorders Rehabilitation strategies for chronic pain Pelvic floor dysfunction and continence Low back pain pathophysiology and flares Neuroimmune interactions in chronic pain Awards & Leadership: Five-time ISSLS Prize recipient (Basic and Clinical Science) Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Science and Health and Medical Science Chair of international task forces (e.g., IASP Terminology Task Force) Recipient of national awards including Young Australian of the Year (1997) Research Impact: Hodges' work has transformed understanding of pain-induced motor adaptations, leading to clinical innovations in back pain management, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and continence treatments. His research integrates biomechanical, neurophysiological, and molecular approaches to bridge basic science and clinical practice.

Matthew BourneView profile

Associate Professor

• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Science
• Injury Prevention
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Associate Professor Matthew Bourne is a leading researcher in sports medicine and exercise science at Griffith University's School of Health Sciences and Social Work. He leads the Precision Athlete research program at the Australian Centre for Precision Health and Technology (PRECISE) and serves as a Visiting Fellow at the University of South Wales (2024-2027). His research is internationally recognized across health, sport, and biotechnology domains, with 75% of his publications appearing in the top 10% most-cited journals. He ranks among the top 0.3% of global experts in "Leg Injuries" and was named the world's leading expert in "Hamstring Muscles" by Expertscape in 2023. His research interests focus on precision training strategies for optimizing athlete health, enhancing performance, and preventing injury. He specializes in biomechanics, injury prevention (particularly ACL and hamstring injuries), muscle physiology, and the application of sports technology in athletic performance. His work bridges the gap between laboratory research and field applications, developing practical solutions for athletes and clinicians. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on lower limb biomechanics, injury risk factors, rehabilitation protocols, and the application of technology in sports performance assessment. His research spans systematic reviews, biomechanical modeling, clinical studies on injury prevention, and validation of assessment technologies, with a particular emphasis on female athletes and precision approaches to training. Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship (2023-2025) MTPConnect REDI Fellowship (2022-2023) Queensland Flying Scientist (2025) Professor Bourne actively supervises numerous doctoral and master's students, with current projects focusing on concussion prevention, ACL injury risk factors, and lower limb biomechanics. His research is supported by significant grants from the Queensland Academy of Sport, Department of Tourism and Sport, Australian Institute of Sport, and industry partners like VALD Performance. He leads the Precision Athlete research program at PRECISE, which develops cutting-edge precision training strategies through a multidisciplinary team of research fellows and higher degree students.

• Small Wind Turbine Dynamics
• Computational Biomechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
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Associate Professor Phil Clausen is a computational biomechanics and wind energy expert at the School of Engineering, University of Newcastle . His career spans two major research themes: small wind turbine dynamics and fatigue testing and computational biomechanics of biological structures using finite element analysis (FEA). He has led the development of accelerated fatigue test programs for turbine blades and reverse-engineered iconic fossils like Smilodon fatalis and the Tasmanian Tiger to understand biomechanical evolution. Education: PhD and BEng (Hons) from University of Newcastle Research Expertise focuses on: Small wind turbine blade design, fatigue life prediction, and performance optimization Computational biomechanics of crocodiles, komodo dragons, and extinct species Publications (65+ journal articles) cover wind energy systems (2000–2020) and biomechanics (2005–2021), with high-impact work featured in Nature , PLoS ONE , and Royal Society B . Notable findings include debunking assumptions about sabre-toothed cat bite force and quantifying dingo vs. thylacine predatory mechanics. Grants ($1.06M+ total) include ARC Discovery Projects, industry partnerships with Aerogenesis Australia and TUNRA , and commercialization of diffuser-augmented turbine technology. He has supervised numerous research students and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across engineering, biology, and paleontology.

Yi-Chung LinView profile

Research Fellow

• Biomechanics
• Musculoskeletal Modelling
• Human Locomotion
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Dr Yi-Chung Lin is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University's School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, specializing in biomechanics and musculoskeletal modeling. He currently leads a National Football League-funded project validating inertial measurement units (IMUs) for assessing lower-limb kinematics in elite sports, focusing on hamstring injury risk mitigation. His research integrates computational methods to study muscle function and movement biomechanics across activities like walking, sprinting, and stair ambulation. Dr Lin holds a PhD from the University of Florida (2008–2022) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Melbourne, focusing on developing novel computational approaches for non-invasive muscle function evaluation. He has pioneered methods like direct collocation for optimal control simulations and surrogate contact modeling to predict joint forces during gait. His research interests span biomechanical engineering, sports injury prevention, and musculoskeletal health. Notable accolades include the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports Paper of the Year (2022) and the Richard Skalak Best Paper Award (2020). He serves as a guest editor for journals on wearable sensor technology and human locomotion modeling. Key projects include the $4 million HAMIR Index initiative to develop injury mitigation strategies for football athletes and studies on hip joint loading in athletes with groin pain. His work bridges biomechanical theory with clinical applications, emphasizing translational research for human health.

• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Musculoskeletal Health
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Peter Brukner is an Honorary Professor at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences , University of Queensland . His academic contributions span Sports Medicine , Exercise Physiology , and Musculoskeletal Health . Dr. Brukner's research focuses on stress fractures , exercise-induced bronchoconstriction , delayed-onset muscle soreness , and chronic groin pain . He has published extensively on diagnostic techniques (e.g., MRI for hamstring injuries , hip arthroscopy ), pharmacological interventions (e.g., glucosamine for osteoarthritis ), and clinical practices (e.g., bronchial provocation tests , dry needling ). His 15 most recent publications (2004–2010) cover topics such as elite athlete health , injury prevention , and rehabilitation strategies . Dr. Brukner has collaborated with researchers like Kay Crossley , Kim Bennell , and Lou Irving , often addressing sports injury management and clinical trial outcomes . No scientific awards or student advisories are listed in the provided text.

Brock FreemanView profile

Lecturer

• Sports Science
• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
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Brock Freeman is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus). He holds a PhD from Federation University Australia, focusing on sprint training methodologies for hamstring injury prevention in field sports, alongside a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours). His qualifications include accreditation as an Exercise Scientist (AES) and a strength and conditioning certification through the ASCA. Professional experience includes roles with the Victorian AFL Talent Pathway and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy, where he contributed to diverse sporting programs. Dr Freeman’s research expertise centers on optimizing athletic performance and injury mitigation strategies in sports, particularly leveraging evidence-based sprint training protocols. He teaches across exercise science disciplines and actively engages in applied sport science practice.

Max AndrewsView profile

Lecturer

• Sports Performance
• Muscle adaptations
• Eccentric training
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Mr Max Andrews is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences , University of Queensland. He is concurrently pursuing doctoral research through The University of Queensland and Stanford University. His work bridges fundamental muscle physiology with practical injury prevention strategies to enhance human performance. Education : Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (First Class Honours), University of Queensland (2020) Research Interests : Max’s research focuses on eccentric training and muscle adaptations to reduce hamstring injury risk , alongside exploring coach education and mechanisms to translate sports science into coaching practices . His doctoral work extends these themes, emphasizing biomechanics and performance optimization. Publication Trends : His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary research spanning biomechanics (hamstring injury prevention, cricket fast bowling), sports coaching (shared leadership in elite women’s cricket), and sports psychology (burnout and self-determination theory). These works demonstrate a consistent focus on integrating physiological insights with practical applications in sports settings. Teaching Roles : Max teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in sports science , developing the elite athlete , and sports technology and analytics , combining empirical research with pedagogical innovation.

• Motor Neuron Disease
• Neurophysiology
• Resistance Training
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Gabriel Siqueira Trajano is an Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Health and School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences. His research focuses on neurophysiology, motor neuron disease, resistance training, aging, and neuromuscular mechanisms. University: Queensland University of Technology School: Faculty of Health, School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences Email: g.trajano@qut.edu.au Research Interests: Dr. Trajano investigates intrinsic motor neuron excitability, persistent inward currents, and neuromuscular responses to aging and exercise. His work bridges sports science with clinical neurology, particularly in motor neuron disease progression and rehabilitation through resistance training. Article Trends: Recent publications (2021–2025) highlight his focus on motoneuron dynamics in aging and ALS, biomechanical adaptations in Achilles tendinopathy, and thermal/exercise interventions for neuromuscular recovery. Supervision: He supervises PhD and MPhil students on topics including motor neuron biomarkers, hamstring injury risks, and post-stroke muscle stiffness assessment. Completed projects explore resistance training effects on excitability and fatigue mechanisms.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Medicine
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
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Christian Andrew Pitcher is a Lecturer at the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health Sciences . His research focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation , exercise physiology , and neuromuscular disorders , particularly in pediatric populations and sports injury recovery. Research Interests: Muscle morphology and strength in children with spastic cerebral palsy Work-integrated learning in exercise science education Hamstring strain injury rehabilitation protocols Key Research Trends: Recent publications highlight his work on eccentric loading in muscle recovery, pain-threshold rehabilitation strategies, and clinical applications of ultrasound in pediatric neuromuscular conditions. Collaborations with researchers like David Opar and Ebonie Rio indicate alignment with sports medicine and biomechanics.

Patricio Pincheira MirandaView profile

Research Fellow

• Biomechanics
• Muscle Physiology
• Exercise Science
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Patricio Pincheira Miranda serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland. His research centers on biomechanical analysis of muscle function, with emphasis on eccentric exercise adaptations, muscle damage mechanisms, and neuromuscular control in athletic and clinical populations. He earned his PhD from The University of Queensland in 2020 with the dissertation "Exercise-induced muscle damage and the repeated bout effect in the human gastrocnemius muscle". His educational background includes advanced training in biomechanics and human movement science, though specific undergraduate and master's institutions are not detailed in the source material. His primary research interests span biomechanics, muscle physiology, and sports medicine, focusing on how muscles adapt to eccentric training, the mechanisms underlying the repeated bout effect, and regional variations in muscle activation. He employs sophisticated methodologies including statistical parametric mapping of EMG data, in vivo fascicle length measurements, and multiscale analysis of muscle architecture to investigate lower limb biomechanics during athletic movements and rehabilitation protocols. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals consistent specialization in hamstring and calf muscle biomechanics, with recurring themes of eccentric exercise adaptations, injury prevention, and rehabilitation techniques. His work demonstrates methodological innovation through integration of electrophysiology, imaging, and computational modeling, particularly in studying Nordic hamstring exercises, patellar tendinopathy interventions, and post-surgical recovery patterns. No scientific awards or major fellowships are documented in the provided information. The source material contains no details regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or funded projects. His collaborative network appears extensive based on multi-institutional authorship patterns, but specific mentoring relationships are not disclosed. His research is conducted within the infrastructure of the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, with evident access to biomechanics laboratories equipped for electromyography, motion capture, and in vivo muscle imaging. Collaborative projects suggest connections with international research teams specializing in sports medicine and neuromuscular physiology.

• Human Movement
• Biomechanics
• Pain Management
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Professor Suzanne Snodgrass is the Head of Discipline - Physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle's School of Health Sciences. She leads the Biomechanics and Exercise Testing Laboratory and focuses on movement control, aging, and injury rehabilitation. Academic Role: Professor Key Affiliations: University of Newcastle, Australian College of Physiotherapists (FACP) Research Interests include: Age-related balance decline and fall prevention in adults under 65 Neck pain mechanisms and muscle biomarkers Sports injury risk factors (hamstring, ankle, groin) Concussion management in rugby and basketball Multidisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience, biomechanics, and physiotherapy Key Article Trends demonstrate her work spans: Balance & Cognition (fNIRS, MRI studies) Muscle Morphology (fat infiltrate, volume analysis) Postural Kinematics (computer use, chronic neck pain) Sports Biomechanics (NBA collaborations, movement variability) Clinical Translation (manual therapy efficacy, dry needling studies) Scientific Recognition : 2022: Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Supervision Excellence 2022: College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing Mid-Career Researcher Award 2018: Equal Futures Alumni Award (HMRI) 2013: Faculty of Health Research Excellence Award (Early Career) Education & Mentorship : Supervised 24 PhD students (16 completed), mentored high school girls in biomechanics, and developed clinical prediction rules for physiotherapy education. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, with studies directly influencing professional development programs.

Sarah BlytonView profile

Lecturer

• Biomechanics
• Injury Prevention
• Motor Control
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Dr. Sarah Blyton is a Lecturer at the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy , University of Newcastle. As a physiotherapist and researcher, her work focuses on movement science and musculoskeletal physiotherapy , integrating biomechanics , motor control , and injury prevention . Qualifications: PhD in Exercise and Sport Science (University of Newcastle), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (University of Newcastle) Current roles: Lecturer, research investigator, and co-supervisor in physiotherapy programs Research Interests center on biomechanical analysis of movement patterns in athletes post-injury, chronic neck pain, and age-related postural stability. Her work employs motion-capture technology, gait analysis, and subject-specific musculoskeletal modeling to study hamstring injuries , hip/groin pain , and neurological rehabilitation . Publications span 2023–2016 , covering sports biomechanics , musculoskeletal modeling , and chronic pain kinematics . Key trends include nonlinear dynamics in injured athletes, systematic reviews of gait variability, and dual-task postural stability in aging. Scientific Awards 2018 Best presentation – clinician category, Australian Physiotherapy Association Grants include $42,802 in funding from 2022–2023 for projects like Neural mechanisms underpinning cognitive load on balance and Rehabilitation technology implementation .

• Sports Medicine
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Rehabilitation Science
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Jack T. Hickey is a Senior Lecturer affiliated with the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health Sciences. His research focuses on musculoskeletal injury prevention, rehabilitation, and biomechanics, particularly concerning hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in elite athletes. Central themes of his work include injury risk factors, exercise intervention efficacy, and the application of advanced measurement technologies like inertial measurement units (IMUs) to assess athletic performance and recovery. His research spans systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and observational cohort studies, often involving collaborations with institutions such as the University of Oregon and La Trobe University. Notable contributions include developing the HAMIR index for hamstring injury prediction and evaluating rehabilitation protocols for acute injuries. He has also explored the economic impact of injuries in professional sports, such as the Australian Football League. Key findings include the importance of eccentric loading in rehabilitation, the limitations of current reporting standards in exercise interventions, and the dynamic nature of injury risk factors across seasons. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation, aiming to optimize athlete safety and performance through evidence-based strategies.