School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
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Dr Elissa Burton
Elissa’s research interest is in utilising physical activity to assist older people to live independently, including staying in their homes for as long as they choose.
Dr Vin Cavalheri
Vin’s research interests encompass physical activity and the role of exercise training for people with respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Dr Jenny Downs
Jenny studies Rett syndrome, disability, scoliosis, rare diseases, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, child development and evidence based practice.
Dr Robyn Fary
Robyn is currently looking at physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the older adult and their relationship to wellbeing, enjoyment and function (residential aged care, community-dwelling, dance).
Dr Meg Harrold
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Dr Kylie Hill
Kylie’s main focus is related to the assessment of physical activity and strategies to increase participation in physical activity in adults with chronic lung disease.
Dr Lynn Jensen
Lynn works in the areas of physical activity, paediatrics and motor development in children with and without disabilities, from infancy to adolescence.
Dr Andrew Maiorana
Andrew is interested in the effects of exercise and physical activity in the prevention, rehabilitation and management of cardiometabolic disease.
Dr Beatriz De Oliveira
Beatriz researches physical activity and adapted physical activity, biomechanics, management of musculoskeletal disorders and ageing.
Dr Sian Williams
Sian conducts research in rehabilitation, biomechanics, cerebral palsy and paediatrics.
