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Dr. Katie De Luca is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Her research focuses on the epidemiology and management of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly in older adults. She leads industry-funded international studies, including the 12-month longitudinal BACE-C study on back complaints in the elderly. With over $2.5M in competitive research funding, she has authored 40+ peer-reviewed papers and 50+ conference presentations. Katie chairs the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and Sports Chiropractic Australia, serving on editorial boards for Chiropractic and Manual Therapies and JMPT Women's Health.
Education:
- PhD in Pain Profile of Older Women with Arthritis (University of Newcastle, 2016)
- Masters of Chiropractic (Macquarie University, 2008)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) (University of Sydney, 2005)
Research Interests: Musculoskeletal epidemiology, geriatric chiropractic care, low back pain management, women's musculoskeletal health, and sports chiropractic. Notable projects include studies on patient safety protocols, comorbidity-adapted exercises, and global burden of disease analyses.
Awards:
- Australian Chiropractors Association 1st Prize (2019)
- Louis Sportelli First Prize (2019)
- American College of Chiropractic Prize (2017)
Grants & Projects: Led 6 projects including the MtCaRF safety initiative and a global burden of disease study. Collaborates internationally on musculoskeletal care protocols and clinical guidelines.
Labs/Teams: Active in the BACE-C cohort study and Global Burden of Disease collaborations. Leads Macquarie University's chiropractic teaching clinic safety initiatives.
