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Dr. Julie Walters is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director for Physiotherapy (Undergraduate and Graduate Entry) at the University of South Australia, affiliated with UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance and the School of Health Sciences. She is an active research supervisor and contributes significantly to physiotherapy education and research.
Her research interests span physiotherapy, dry needling, musculoskeletal pain management, LGBTQIA+ health inclusivity, and biomechanics in female athletes. She investigates clinical methodologies, sham interventions, and cultural competency in healthcare delivery.
Her recent publications (2019–2024) reveal a strong focus on improving research rigor in dry needling trials, assessing lower limb strength in female athletes, and advancing inclusive education in physiotherapy curricula. These works appear in journals such as Physical Therapy, Journal of Physical Therapy Education, and Physical Therapy in Sport, indicating a multidisciplinary research profile with clinical and educational impacts.
Notable scientific contributions include:
- Leading research on blinding strategies and sham protocols in dry needling trials.
- Advocating for LGBTQIA+ content integration in Australian physiotherapy programs.
- Contributing to biomechanical assessments in sports injury prevention.
Dr. Walters supervises research degrees and collaborates extensively with experts in health sciences. She has been involved in projects supported by NHMRC grants, demonstrating competitive research funding. Her work emphasizes methodological rigor, patient-centered care, and equity in health education and practice.
She is associated with research teams such as the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations across institutions including Flinders University, University of Queensland, and Charles Sturt University.
