معرفی
Kelly Woosnam serves as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. With over three decades of clinical experience, she joined CSU as a sessional academic in July 2019 and transitioned to a full lecturer role in 2023, teaching Problem-Based Learning subjects (PHS100, PHS250, PHS350, IPL) and contributing to Work-Integrated Learning across the Physiotherapy program.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (Exercise & Sports Sciences)
Kelly's expertise centers on Sports Medicine and Exercise Science, with extensive hands-on experience in sports rehabilitation for elite athletes across Hockey, Golf, Skiing, Football, Rugby League, and Rugby Union. Key career highlights include developing a Ski Injuries centre in Andorra, serving as World Rally Physio for Team Suburu, providing care at the Junior Commonwealth Games, and creating the BASI (British Association of Ski Instructors) Back Care Program. Her clinical leadership extended to owning Neutral Bay Physiotherapy, a multidisciplinary Sydney clinic.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, though her professional impact is evident through contributions to the Australian Physiotherapy Association's online educational platform and NSW Business Group committee service.
Her dedication to mentoring is demonstrated through the New Graduate Mentor Program at her private practice and prior roles as Adjunct Student Supervisor and Examiner for Macquarie University's Doctorate of Physiotherapy program. She actively shapes future clinicians through CSU's Physiotherapy curriculum development.
Kelly has collaborated on applied research initiatives including the Partner Study Team for Hunter D.J. et al.'s 2022 osteoarthritis management trial, translating clinical experience into evidence-based practice models for primary care settings.
