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

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Publications

Early Mobilization during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiopulmonary Failure in Adults: Factors Associated with Intensity of Treatment

Abrams D, Madahar P, Eckhardt CM, Short B, Yip NH, Parekh M, Serra A, Dubois RL, Saleem D, Agerstrand C, Scala P, Benvenuto L, Arcasoy SM, Sonett JR, Takeda K, Meier A, Beck J, Ryan P, Fan E, Hodgson CL, Bacchetta M, Brodie D; MORE-PT Investigators

(2022), Ann Am Thorac Soc, 19(1), 90-8

DOI: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202102-151OC

'What's next?' The journey from hospital to community engagement from the perspectives of adults following severe acquired brain injury: a scoping review protocol

Currie S, Douglas J, Winkler D

(2022), BMJ Open, 12(9), e064226

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064226

Exercise and physical therapy with ventricular assist devices

Fuller LM

(2022), In: Stewart s and Blood P (eds) A Guide to Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Primer for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Clinicians 1st ed 2022 Edition Springer,

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