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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
Mobilisation study in intensive care
Dr Carol Hodgson leads physiotherapy research in intensive care with the TEAM (Trial of Early Activity and Mobilisation) research program.
Find out moreRehabilitation following trauma
Physiotherapist Lara Kimmel is undertaking a program of doctoral research exploring the role of rehabilitation following trauma.
Find out moreSetting technical standards in walking tests
Associate Professor Anne Holland led an international Task Force to develop a new technical standard for field walking tests in chronic respiratory disease, on behalf of the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.
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Publications
Smartphone Applications for Encouraging Asthma Self-Management in Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Alquran A, Lambert KA, Farouque A, Holland A, Davies J, Lampugnani ER, Erbas B
(2018), Int J Environ Res Public Health, 15(11), pii: E2403
Determinants of Peripheral Muscle Strength and Activity in Daily Life in People With Bronchiectasis
de Camargo AA, Boldorini JC, Holland AE, de Castro RAS, Lanza FC, Athanazio RA, Rached SZ, Carvalho-Pinto R, Cukier A, Stelmach R, Corso SD
(2018), Phys Ther, 98(3), 153-161
DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzx123
Acceptability and validity of a home exercise diary used in home-based pulmonary rehabilitation: A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial
Lahham A, McDonald CF, Mahal A, Lee AL, Hill CJ, Burge AT, Cox NS, Moore R, Nicolson C, O'halloran P, Gillies R, Holland AE
(2018), Clin Resp J, 12(6), 2057-2064
DOI: 10.1111/crj.12773