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

Levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior during and after hospitalization: A systematic review

Kirk AG, Behm KJ, Kimmel LA, Ekegren CL

(2021), ARCH PHYS MED REHAB, 102(7), 1368-78

DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.11.012

Response to ventilator adjustments for predicting acute respiratory distress mortality. Driving pressure versus oxygenation

Yehya N, Hodgson CL, Amato MBP, Richard JC, Brochard LJ, Mercat A, Goligher EC

(2021), Ann Am Thorac Soc, 18(5), 857-64

DOI: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202007-862OC

Use of supplemental oxygen during exercise testing and training for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A survey of Australian pulmonary rehabilitation programs

Leung RWM, Alison JA, Jenkins SC, Holland AE, Hill K, Morris NR, Spencer LM, Hill CJ, Lee AL, Seale HE, Cecins NM, McDonald CF, McKeough ZJ

(2021), Braz J Phys Ther, 25(1), 97-102

DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.04.003

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