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Tamina Levy is a neurological physiotherapist and academic at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS). She serves in a combined research and teaching role, contributing to the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy programs, particularly as a topic lecturer for Neurological Rehabilitation (PHYT8004). With over 30 years of clinical experience, she works as an Advanced Practitioner in Flinders Rehabilitation Services, focusing on stroke rehabilitation and evidence-based clinical practice.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Graduate Diploma in Neurology
- PhD on exercise adherence in stroke survivors, incorporating qualitative and implementation research
Tamina's research centers on stroke rehabilitation, behavioral interventions to improve exercise adherence, and the practical implementation of evidence-based therapies. She has advanced training in behavioral science through the University College London's Principles and Practices (Behaviour Change Wheel) course and is a 2023 participant in the National Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health. Her expertise extends to neuroprosthetic gait training and the management of spasticity.
She is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Neurology Interest Group, engaging in professional development and knowledge dissemination. While no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her ongoing work emphasizes the integration of clinical practice with research and education, positioning her as a clinician-researcher and implementation scientist.
She advises and mentors within academic programs and contributes to curriculum development in neurological rehabilitation. Her interdisciplinary work bridges clinical physiotherapy, academic teaching, and translational research. Tamina is involved in initiatives that aim to close the gap between research findings and real-world clinical application, particularly in rehabilitation settings.
She is associated with Flinders Rehabilitation Services and contributes to research teams focused on improving patient outcomes in neurological recovery. Her work is aligned with translational health research groups at Flinders University, promoting innovation in stroke care and rehabilitation delivery.
