Kevin Kemp-Smith

Kevin Kemp-Smith is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physiotherapy at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. With a Sc.D. in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and over two decades of clinical experience across hospitals and private practice, he specializes in aquatic therapy, big wave surfing safety, and trauma management.

• Education: Sc.D. (2007), M.S. (2002), B.H.Sc. (1998), Teaching Diploma (1989)

Research Interests span mental health interventions via aquatic activity, non-pharmacological pain management, and trauma care innovations like direct arterial pressure techniques. His work intersects physiotherapy, extreme sports safety, and non-communicable disease prevention.

Recent Publications focus on cold water immersion benefits, hemorrhage control methods, and mental health curriculum integration. Articles appear in journals like International Journal of Wellbeing and Emergency Medicine Australasia, emphasizing evidence-based protocols.

Supervision includes non-HDR research on shark attack injuries, fluid loss in surfers, and mental health strategies.