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Mark Hancock is a Professor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2007) and has over 20 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, focusing on back pain diagnosis and management. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including works in NEJM, Lancet, and Journal of Physiotherapy, and secured over $11 million in research funding. His research emphasizes systematic reviews, clinical trials, and preventive interventions for low back pain.
- Affiliations: Department of Health Sciences, Cochrane Back Review Group (associate editor), Journal of Physiotherapy board member.
- Education: PhD in Physiotherapy, University of Sydney (2007).
Research Interests: His work spans non-specific back pain mechanisms, imaging appropriateness, patient decision aids, and exercise-based prevention strategies. He leads projects on chronic pain in children, spinal imaging validity, and postoperative prehabilitation.
Publications Trends: Recent work focuses on reassurance techniques in primary care, swimming’s role in pain management, and MRI posture effects on lumbar findings. His studies often use mixed methods (qualitative, systematic reviews) to address clinical practice gaps.
Grants & Projects: 27 active/completed projects, including grants from the Danish Chiropractic Research Fund and Defense Health Foundation. Notable projects: ‘Secondary Prevention of Low Back Pain Recurrence’ ($11M+ funding).
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks (e.g., Raine Study cohort) and leads Macquarie’s musculoskeletal research groups. Active in clinical decision-support system development for low back pain.
