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# Michelle Smith

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Associate Professor

# Michelle Smith

Email:
:   [m.smith5@uq.edu.au](mailto:m.smith5@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 336 54660](tel:+61 7 336 54660)

## Positions

Affiliate of Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR)
:   Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Associate Professor
:   School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

### Background

Michelle Smith is a Associate Professor in Physiotherapy and a Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. She is Program Director for the Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy programs at UQ, Co-director of the International Ankle Consortium, Co-director of the [Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention for Health (SIRPH)](https://shrs.uq.edu.au/research/sports-injury-rehabilitation-and-prevention-health) research unit and Associate Editor of Physical Therapy and Sport.

The overarching theme of Michelle's research is lower limb joint health**.** Her research focuses on the prevention and management of lower limb joint injuries and pathologies across the lifespan to enable unrestricted participation in sport, physical activity and work. There are three key areas of her research:

1. To improve understanding of ankle injuries and osteoarthritis across the lifespan: Ankle sprains are the most common injury seen in emergency departments and are a primary cause of ankle osteoarthritis, which in light of its post-traumatic nature, often affects young adults. To optimise outcomes and participation for people with ankle pathologies, my research characterises impairments and participation restrictions in the continuum from ankle injury to osteoarthritis and establishes the efficacy of interventions to manage these conditions.
2. To understand the effectiveness and implementation of injury prevention strategies: While neuromuscular exercise program and taping/bracing have been shown to decrease injury risk, translation of research into practice is limited. My research investigates the implementation of injury prevention initiatives in adolescent athletes and involves stakeholders to better understand barriers and facilitators.
3. To evaluate the implementation of lower limb osteoarthritis interventions: Exercise and education for hip and knee osteoarthritis have been shown to improve quality of life and functional outcomes. My research investigates the implementation of such programs in public hospitals and private physiotherapy practices on patient outcomes and service delivery.

Michelle has presented her research and delivered keynote and invited presentations at national and international multi-disciplinary conferences. She teaches across the undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy curriculum in the areas of musculoskeletal health and sports injuries. She has been recognised for her high teaching quality and impact at both School and Faculty levels through receipt of Teaching Excellence Awards. She is the Chair of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences External Engagement Committee and Deputy Chair of the Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy Group of the Austrailan Physiotherapy Association. She is a member of the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Foot and Ankle Working Group, International Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis Consortium, and Australian Foot and Ankle Research Network.

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### Availability

Associate Professor Michelle Smith is:
:   Available for supervision
:   Media expert

### Fields of research

[Biomedical and Clinical Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4760)
[Clinical sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4979)
[Education](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4762)
[Education systems](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4874)
[Health Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4759)
[Higher education](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5659)
[Motor control](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5056)
[Oncology and carcinogenesis](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4892)
[Sports science and exercise](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4986)

### Qualifications

- Bachelor of Physical Education, University of Manitoba
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Manitoba
- Masters (Coursework) of Sports Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, The University of Queensland

### Research interests

- #### Ankle osteoarthritis

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- #### Ankle sprains and fractures

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- #### Injury prevention and optimising sport participation

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- #### Lower limb osteoarthritis

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- #### Injuries in adolescent athletes

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- #### Sports physiotherapy

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[Search Professor Michelle Smith’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/8275)

[All
(128)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1097/all)
[Journal Article
(95)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1097/4748)
[Other Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1097/4749)
[Conference Publication
(29)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1097/4751)
[Book Chapter
(3)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1097/4752)

2026

Journal Article

##### Do fixed or personalised sit-stand desk ratios improve lower back pain? A randomised trial

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Johnston, Venerina, Andrews, Nicole E., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Russell, Trevor and Smith, Michelle D. (2026). Do fixed or personalised sit-stand desk ratios improve lower back pain? A randomised trial. Applied Ergonomics, 131 104670, 104670. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104670

[Do fixed or personalised sit-stand desk ratios improve lower back pain? A randomised trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7b8806d)

2025

Journal Article

##### Restoring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in athletes: an individualized clinical decision-making system

Tourillon, Romain, M'Baye, Massamba and Smith, Michelle (2025). Restoring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in athletes: an individualized clinical decision-making system. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 7 1677383, 1677383. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1677383

[Restoring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in athletes: an individualized clinical decision-making system](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6ad8af9)

2025

Journal Article

##### Exploring individuals’ perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial assessing a combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis

Costa, Nathalia, Vicenzino, Bill, Vuvan, Viana, Collins, Natalie J., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Southern, Zachary, Duffy, Tim, Downie, Alexander, Hunter, David J. and Smith, Michelle D. (2025). Exploring individuals’ perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial assessing a combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 79 103391, 103391. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103391

[Exploring individuals’ perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial assessing a combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:828c882)

2025

Journal Article

##### Methods of measuring radiographic patellofemoral joint alignment and morphology: a scoping review

Hill, Jonathan R., Oei, Edwin H.G., Crossley, Kay M., Menz, Hylton B., Macri, Erin M., Smith, Michelle D., Wyndow, Narelle, Maclachlan, Liam R., Ross, Megan H. and Collins, Natalie J. (2025). Methods of measuring radiographic patellofemoral joint alignment and morphology: a scoping review. Osteoarthritis Imaging, 5 (2) 100262, 100262. doi: 10.1016/j.ostima.2025.100262

[Methods of measuring radiographic patellofemoral joint alignment and morphology: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5b681b4)

2025

Journal Article

##### Rückkehr zum Sport nach lateraler Sprunggelenksdistorsion

Smith, Michelle D. (2025). Rückkehr zum Sport nach lateraler Sprunggelenksdistorsion. Sportphysio, 13 (02), 96-103. doi: 10.1055/a-2522-3998

[Rückkehr zum Sport nach lateraler Sprunggelenksdistorsion](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a0ac1fd)

2025

Journal Article

##### Classification approaches used to grade radiographic patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a scoping review

Hill, Jonathan R., Oei, Edwin H.G., Crossley, Kay M., Menz, Hylton B., Macri, Erin M., Smith, Michelle D., Wyndow, Narelle, Maclachlan, Liam R., Ross, Megan H. and Collins, Natalie J. (2025). Classification approaches used to grade radiographic patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a scoping review. Osteoarthritis Imaging, 5 (1) 100258, 100258. doi: 10.1016/j.ostima.2024.100258

[Classification approaches used to grade radiographic patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3fa520d)

2025

Journal Article

##### Inertial measurement unit use for elite women’s water polo upper limb external training monitoring: an observational study

King, Marguerite H., Sanchez, Raimundo, Watson, Kate, Smith, Michelle and Vicenzino, Bill (2025). Inertial measurement unit use for elite women’s water polo upper limb external training monitoring: an observational study. Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, 11 (1) e000333. doi: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000333

[Inertial measurement unit use for elite women’s water polo upper limb external training monitoring: an observational study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b201e4c)

2024

Journal Article

##### Comparison of pelvic floor morphometry in supine and standing in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse: a cross-sectional exploratory study

Forner, Lori B., Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Beckman, Emma M., Hodges, Paul W. and Smith, Michelle D. (2024). Comparison of pelvic floor morphometry in supine and standing in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse: a cross-sectional exploratory study. Continence, 12 101708, 101708. doi: 10.1016/j.cont.2024.101708

[Comparison of pelvic floor morphometry in supine and standing in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse: a cross-sectional exploratory study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a74a0ed)

2024

Journal Article

##### A combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis: a feasibility randomised controlled trial

Smith, Michelle, Vuvan, Viana, Collins, Natalie J., Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Costa, Nathalia, Southern, Zachary, Duffy, Tim, Downie, Alex, Hunter, David J. and Vicenzino, Bill (2024). A combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis: a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 74 103169, 103169. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103169

[A combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis: a feasibility randomised controlled trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0eafee0)

2024

Journal Article

##### Development of a core domain set for ankle osteoarthritis: an international consensus study of patients and health professionals

Alanazi, Sultan Ayyadah, Vicenzino, Bill, van Bergen, Christiaan J.A., Hunter, David J., Wikstrom, Erik A., Menz, Hylton B., Golightly, Yvonne M. and Smith, Michelle D. (2024). Development of a core domain set for ankle osteoarthritis: an international consensus study of patients and health professionals. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 32 (11), 1481-1491. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2024.07.004

[Development of a core domain set for ankle osteoarthritis: an international consensus study of patients and health professionals](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6e318ad)

2024

Journal Article

##### Does pelvic floor morphometry change in women with pelvic organ prolapse after a short period of supine lying?

Forner, Lori B., Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Hodges, Paul W. and Smith, Michelle D. (2024). Does pelvic floor morphometry change in women with pelvic organ prolapse after a short period of supine lying?. Continence Reports, 11 100055. doi: 10.1016/j.contre.2024.100055

[Does pelvic floor morphometry change in women with pelvic organ prolapse after a short period of supine lying?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:11bd2da)

2024

Book Chapter

##### Foot and ankle

Smith, Michelle and Vicenzino, Bill (2024). Foot and ankle. Grieve's modern musculoskeletal physiotherapy. (pp. 560-575) edited by Deborah Falla, Jeremy Lewis, Christopher McCarthy, Chad E. Cook and Michele Sterling. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-8089-0.00064-1

[Foot and ankle](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c91991c)

2024

Journal Article

##### An exploration of footwear preferences, attitudes and beliefs in people with knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study

Smith, Michelle D., McKendry, Ruth, Shah, Simran, Desai, Vaibhavi, Abouzed, AbdelRahman, Byrnes, Blake, Farmer, Stacey, Glyde, Carl, Lawrenson, Peter R., Ross, Megan and Collins, Natalie J. (2024). An exploration of footwear preferences, attitudes and beliefs in people with knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 72 102948, 102948. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102948

[An exploration of footwear preferences, attitudes and beliefs in people with knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c78fbe7)

2024

Journal Article

##### Concerns beyond ankle symptoms predominate healthcare professionals’ views of patients with ankle osteoarthritis: A qualitative study

Alanazi, Sultan Ayyadah, Vicenzino, Bill and Smith, Michelle D. (2024). Concerns beyond ankle symptoms predominate healthcare professionals’ views of patients with ankle osteoarthritis: A qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 72 102946, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102946

[Concerns beyond ankle symptoms predominate healthcare professionals’ views of patients with ankle osteoarthritis: A qualitative study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dd09ff5)

2024

Journal Article

##### Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 1: feasibility

Collins, Natalie J., Smith, Michelle D., O’Leary, Shaun P., Maclachlan, Liam R., Cottrell, Michelle A., Vicenzino, Bill, Vuvan, Viana, Comans, Tracy, Kemp, Joanne L., Barton, Christian J., Lee, Darryl, McCaskill, Stuart, Cush, Adrian, Hislop, Andrew C. and Raymer, Maree E. (2024). Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 1: feasibility. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 71 102960, 102960. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102960

[Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 1: feasibility](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:92058f8)

2024

Journal Article

##### Work-related interventions are not commonly included in physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian Physiotherapists

Alyousef, Yousef, Johnston, Venerina and Smith, Michelle D. (2024). Work-related interventions are not commonly included in physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian Physiotherapists. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 71 102942, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102942

[Work-related interventions are not commonly included in physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian Physiotherapists](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6aa99ea)

2024

Journal Article

##### Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 2: service providers’ perceptions

Cottrell, Michelle A., Raymer, Maree E., Maclachlan, Liam R., Vuvan, Viana, Smith, Michelle D., O’Leary, Shaun P., Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Kemp, Joanne L., Barton, Christian J. and Collins, Natalie J. (2024). Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 2: service providers’ perceptions. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 71 102961, 102961. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102961

[Implementing Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 2: service providers’ perceptions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6ee5563)

2024

Journal Article

##### Coach perspectives on factors that influence the implementation of injury prevention programs in community netball: A qualitative study

Smith, Michelle D. and Wee, Natasha Shi Hui (2024). Coach perspectives on factors that influence the implementation of injury prevention programs in community netball: A qualitative study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 66, 37-42. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.01.004

[Coach perspectives on factors that influence the implementation of injury prevention programs in community netball: A qualitative study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bf4178a)

2023

Journal Article

##### Experiences of working with lower limb osteoarthritis: a qualitative study

Alyousef, Yousef S., Ross, Megan H., Johnston, Venerina and Smith, Michelle D. (2023). Experiences of working with lower limb osteoarthritis: a qualitative study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 34 (3), 683-692. doi: 10.1007/s10926-023-10158-8

[Experiences of working with lower limb osteoarthritis: a qualitative study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:08bbac2)

2023

Journal Article

##### Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis

Smith, Michelle D., Vuvan, Viana, Collins, Natalie J., Hunter, David J., Costa, Nathalia, Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich and Vicenzino, Bill (2023). Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 16 (1) 72. doi: 10.1186/s13047-023-00669-1

[Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:72a32b3)

### Current funding

- 2025 - 2026

  Foot orthoses plus education compared to usual care for ankle OA: A pilot and feasibility trial

  Arthritis Foundation of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66378)

### Past funding

- 2022 - 2023

  Education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis: A pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial

  Arthritis Foundation of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/51145)
- 2021 - 2022

  Understanding the effects of heavy weightlifting on pelvic organ support in vaginally parous premenopausal women: a cross-sectional study

  Physiotherapy Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/48773)
- 2019 - 2023

  Identifying optimal sit-stand recommendations for the workforce

  Office Ergonomics Research Committee Funding

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38264)
- 2019 - 2022

  Implementation of GLA:D in Queensland public health services: towards a standardised non-surgical management approach for hip and knee osteoarthritis

  Metro North Hospital and Health Service

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/41145)
- 2015 - 2017

  How is exposure to manganese on Groote Eylandt associated with motor control and cognitive function in school-aged children?

  Anindilyakwa Land Council

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27034)
- 2011

  UQ Travel Awards Category 2 - Dr Michelle Dawn Smith

  UQ Travel Grants Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/46580)
- 2009 - 2010

  Deformity, pain and foot function in hallux abducto valgus

  Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10889)
- 2009

  UQ Travel Awards Category 2, Dr Michelle Smith

  UQ Travel Grants Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45719)
- 2007 - 2009

  Is the distribution of the pelvic floor muscles to spinal stability altered in people with low back pain?

  UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43790)
- 2005 - 2022

  Neurodynamic Based Research Work - Gift

  Neuro Orthopaedic Institute

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7496)

### Availability

Associate Professor Michelle Smith is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Available projects

- #### Improving management, optimising return to sport and preventing re-injury after ankle sprains and fractures

  Ankle sprains are often perceived to be minor injuries, but unfortunately a high proportion of people who sprain or fracture their ankle go onto experience recurrent injury and chronic ankle instability. There is a need for improved understanding and implementation of ankle sprain management, return to sport criteria and uptake of injury prevention strategies.

  Options for PhD projects in this area include:

  - Improving patient outcomes after ankle sprains and fractures
  - Determining optimal outcome measures for acute lateral ankle sprain injuries and chronic ankle instability
  - Establishing return to sport criteria for lateral ankle sprain injuries
  - Understanding and addressing barriers to the use of taping and bracing in preventing ankle injuries

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- #### Improving management of ankle osteoarthritis

  Unlike hip and knee OA, there are a lack of clinical guidelines to inform the management of ankle osteoarthritis. Few studies have investigated the effect of different treatments for ankle osteoarthritis, and the diverse use of outcomes in ankle osteoarthritis literature makes synthesis of information challenging. There is a need for agreement on core outcome measures to be used in ankle osteoarthritis research and high-quality clinical treatment trials to enable the development of clinical practice guidelines.

  Options for PhD projects in this area include:

  - Developing a core outcome measurement set for ankle osteoarthritis research
  - Determining the effectiveness of treatments in managing symptoms and improving function in people with ankle osteoarthritis
  - Determining the effect of exercise interventions on improving impairments, pain and function in ankle osteoarthritis
  - Early detection and management of ankle osteoarthritis

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- #### Improving implementation of injury prevention approaches in sport

  Many sports have developed injury prevention programs to try to decrease injury rates and optimise sport participation. There is strong evidence for the efficacy of neuromuscular training program on preventing a range of acute lower limb injuries. However, the implementation of injury prevention initiatives is challenging.

  Options for PhD projects in this area include:

  - Evaluating muscle function and barriers and facilitators to strength training in adolescent female athletes
  - Evaluating the effectiveness of neuromuscular injury prevention programs in improving injury risk factors and preventing injury in sport
  - Improving the implementation of neuromuscular injury prevention programs in sport

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- #### Managing repetitive use injuries in adolescent athletes

  Adolescents have high rates of sport participation with many playing multiple sports at school and in the community. Apophyseal growth plate conditions, such as Osgood-Schlatter disease, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome and Sever’s disease, occur in active adolescents but little is known about how best to manage them.

  Options for PhD projects in this area include:

  - Characterising the presentation of Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndromes and/or Sever’s disease in active adolescents
  - Differentiating between pain sources in adolescent athletes that present with anterior knee pain
  - Improving management of Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndromes and/or Sever’s disease in active adolescents

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### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Prevention and management of ankle sprains in children and adolescents

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Natalie Collins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12040)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Improving Management of Ankle Osteoarthritis

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Natalie Collins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12040)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Injury prevention in female athletes: Understanding and preventing injury risk factors unique to females

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Natalie Collins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12040), [Dr Manuela Besomi Molina](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/31587), [Dr Melinda Smith](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/21292)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Moving towards the development of criteria to clear patients to return to sport from the most prevalent lower extremity tendinopathies

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53), [Dr Viana Vuvan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2792)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### . Understanding the impairments and management of Osgood Schlatter Disease in adolescent athletes

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Natalie Collins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12040), [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53)
- Master Philosophy

  ##### Resistance training approaches for musculoskeletal health in perimenopausal women

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Shelley Keating](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12259), [Dr Jenna Taylor](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/39648)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Development of a Novel Assessment Battery through Comprehensive Skills Analysis and Injury Surveillance in Unarmed Combat Sport Athletes

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Viana Vuvan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2792), [Associate Professor Anna Hatton](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2679)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### The biopsychosocial impacts of adolescent ACL injury

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Natalie Collins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12040)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Targeted effective treatments for adolescent kneecap pain: ACTIVE KNEECAPs!

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53), [Associate Professor Natalie Collins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12040)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Establishing a core outcome set for adolescent kneecap pain

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53), [Associate Professor Natalie Collins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12040)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Understanding the relationship between the pelvic floor and the hip

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32122), [Professor Paul Hodges](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1050)

#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Wearable Sensor Informed Movement Monitoring in Elite Women's Water Polo](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:df7a8a4)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53), [Dr Nathalia Costa](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32569), [Dr Raimundo Sanchez](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/40091)
- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Understanding work participation in workers with lower limb osteoarthritis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:266a99e)

  Principal Advisor
- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Towards better understanding of pelvic organ support in women who engage in recreational exercise: The effects of heavy lifting on the pelvic floor](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:07fb8ac)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Paul Hodges](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1050), [Associate Professor Emma Beckman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1536), [Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/32122)
- 2023

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Development of a core domain set for ankle osteoarthritis: An international consensus](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fc81079)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53)
- 2020

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Exploring the clinical presentation of tibialis posterior tendinopathy](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4389be5)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Paul Hodges](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1050), [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53)
- 2019

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Biomechanical and muscular characteristics of the lower limb in lateral ankle sprain injuries and chronic ankle instability](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4a166e7)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53)
- 2019

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Understanding the Physical and Psychological Impairments and Associated Disability Characterising Individuals with Ankle symptoms and Osteoarthritis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c5d0151)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53)
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Foot Pain and Function in Adults with Hallux Valgus](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:298095)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bill Vicenzino](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/53)
- 2019

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [New insight into the function of pelvic floor muscles in women in relation to organ support](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:926d3fd)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Paul Hodges](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1050)
- 2017

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Patient education best practice; enhancing physiotherapy students' self-efficacy and skills.](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:698641)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Trevor Russell](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/891), [Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1549)

### Enquiries

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- ankle sprains
- injury prevention
- osteoarthritis
- sports injuries

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- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=ma5V3F4AAAAJ)

## Personal links

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- [SIRPH](https://shrs.uq.edu.au/research/sports-injury-rehabilitation-and-prevention-health)

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