Fiona Hawke

Dr Fiona Hawke is a Senior Lecturer in Podiatry at the University of Newcastle's School of Health Sciences, with expertise spanning muscle cramps, paediatric podiatry, and cultural safety in healthcare. She teaches courses in podiatric specializations and evidence-based practice, emphasizing ethical care and patient autonomy.

• PhD in University of Sydney
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) with Honours at University of Western Sydney
• Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching at University of Newcastle

Her research focuses on:

• Muscle cramps (mechanisms, interventions)
• Paediatric foot conditions (flat feet, hypermobility)
• Diabetic foot complications and vascular assessment
• Cultural safety training for podiatry students
• Biomechanical risk factors for running injuries

Her recent publications highlight trends in:

• Evidence-based podiatry education reforms
• AI integration in clinical practice
• Diabetic foot care for Indigenous populations
• Biomechanical correlates of muscle cramps
• Systematic reviews on orthotic interventions

Scientific awards include:

• 2022 College Mid-Career Researcher Award
• 2014 Alex Stacoff Memorial Award for biomechanics research
• 2009 Best New Investigator Award
• Multiple teaching honors (2014, 2012, 2009)

She supervises research students in projects related to STRIDER (running injuries), Indigenous foot health, and diabetes management, with over $315,248 in grants from institutions like The Lowitja Institute and Hunter Medical Research Institute.