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Dr. Irmina Nahon is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra's Faculty of Health, where she coordinates professional practice and conducts research within the Clinical Research, Rehabilitation and Translation Group. She maintains active clinical work as a pelvic floor physiotherapist in private practice, specializing in continence and pelvic floor disorders.
Her academic qualifications include:
- PhD in Assessment and Management of Male Urinary Incontinence, University of Sydney (2011)
- Master of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia (2004)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, University of Melbourne (2000)
- Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney (1991)
Dr. Nahon's research centers on pelvic floor rehabilitation with emphases on urinary incontinence management (particularly post-prostatectomy), chronic pelvic pain syndromes, and continence promotion. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research through innovative therapeutic approaches including graded motor imagery and targeted muscle training protocols. She actively contributes to physiotherapy education methodology and assessment standards.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal expanding research trajectories across pelvic health disorders, clinical education innovation, and interdisciplinary applications like AI-enhanced language training for health students. Key themes include chronic pelvic pain classification systems, sexual dysfunction interventions, and robust assessment frameworks for physiotherapy practice standards.
Dr. Nahon has not received specific scientific awards according to available information.
She actively supervises higher degree research in post-prostatectomy incontinence management, pelvic floor dysfunction, persistent pelvic pain, and clinical education. Major funded projects include:
- Targeted pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy (2018-present)
- Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) reliability study (2022-2025)
- INTense ExeRcise for Prostate Cancer survival (INTERVAL-GAP4) (2020-2023)
- Pre-habilitation for prostatectomy patients (2020-2022)
Dr. Nahon collaborates through the Clinical Research, Rehabilitation and Translation Group and maintains active membership in the International Continence Society, Continence Foundation of Australia, and Australian Physiotherapy Association's Men's and Women's Health group.
