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Simone O'Connor is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University (CSU). With over 15 years of clinical experience and a PhD focused on strength training for COPD, her expertise spans rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and women's health, particularly in pelvic health during pregnancy and military service. She also runs a private practice specializing in prenatal and post-natal care.
- Education: BPhysio(Hons), PhD
- Key Collaborators: Researchers from Australian Defence Force, speech pathology, and occupational therapy disciplines
Her research examines self-management in chronic conditions, post-natal recovery, and pelvic health in occupational contexts. She has led interprofessional education modules in palliative care and contributed to curriculum development across physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, and rehabilitation programs. Her work frequently intersects with military medicine and women's health.
Recent publications focus on urinary tract infections, pelvic organ prolapse, and interprofessional education in palliative care. She has secured grants like the Defence Health Foundation Medical Research Grant (2018) and co-received an internal CSU award for evidence-based practice education. Her collaborations include Australian Defence Force personnel and multidisciplinary health teams.
