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Physiotherapy research
The Alfred Physiotherapy Department investigates the benefits of physical activity and rehabilitation for hospitalised patients and people with chronic illness.
We have active research programs investigating new models of rehabilitation for people with respiratory disorders, early rehabilitation following surgery, physical activity in chronic disease, and physiotherapy in intensive care.
Postgraduate students
10 PhD students
11 masters students
Publications
How cutting-edge trial design can assess outcomes
Serpa Neto A, Goligher EC, Hodgson CL
(2021), Curr Opin Crit Care, 27(5), 520-6
Do levels of sedentary behaviour and physical activity differ according to weight-bearing status after lower limb fracture? A prospective cohort study
Ekegren CL, Edwards ER, Kimmel LA, Gabbe BJ
(2021), Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 28, 1-8
Allied health staff perceptions of workforce staffing models across 7 days and after-hours in a major metropolitan health service
Harding P, Somerville L, Graco M
(2021), Journal of Allied Health, 50(3), 221-36