Maria Constantinou

Maria Constantinou is a Professor in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University. She holds degrees including a PhD and specializes in musculoskeletal health, sports physical therapy, and biomechanics. Her research focuses on hip osteoarthritis, gait analysis, and injury prevention in military recruits and aging athletes.

Education:

• BPhty (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
• GradCertEd (Graduate Certificate in Education)
• MPhty (Master of Physiotherapy)
• PhD

Research Interests: Dr. Constantinou explores musculoskeletal conditions such as hip osteoarthritis, gait biomechanics, and injury prevention strategies in military and athletic populations. Her work bridges clinical practice and scientific inquiry, emphasizing evidence-based interventions.

Key Contributions: Her research examines the effectiveness of gait retraining, therapeutic taping, and neuromuscular programs in reducing injuries. She has conducted studies on military recruits' physical readiness and older athletes' participation in major games, contributing to healthcare policies for these groups.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on musculoskeletal biomechanics and sports medicine initiatives at Southern Cross University.