Clinical research
Our research programs
Our research is organised by clinical domain rather than by institution. Each program draws on collaborations across hospitals, universities and research institutes, and each connects back to a service we deliver.
Research domain
Orthopaedics & Osteoarthritis
Joint replacement recovery; physical function and participation; car-seat transfer testing; orthostatic intolerance; safe early mobilisation; continuous beat-to-beat blood pressure monitoring; osteoarthritis clinical phenotyping; human tissue biobanking; immunogenomics.
Translated into practice. Our orthostatic intolerance research has been translated into a standardised clinical procedure for safe early mobilisation after joint replacement surgery.
Related services: Orthopaedic Physiotherapy · Spinal Physiotherapy
Research domain
Microplastics & Human Health
Clinical studies of micro- and nanoplastics and plasticisers, including arthroplasty cohorts, synovial fluid and tissue studies, implant-related polyethylene wear-particle research, medication packaging and injectable studies, and other clinically driven exposure questions.
Research in progress. Manuscripts and developing studies in this program are not yet formally published and are labelled as research in progress.
In collaboration with The University of Queensland — QAEHS / Minderoo Centre, and St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney.
Research domain
Men's Health & Urology
Radical prostatectomy, urinary continence, pelvic floor muscle assessment and training, membranous urethral length, ultrasound assessment, surgeon-volume research and implementation of physiotherapy services.
Related service: Men’s Pelvic Health
Research domain
Cardiothoracic & Respiratory Medicine
Recovery following cardiac surgery, physical activity and exercise, six-minute walk testing, cardiac rehabilitation, post-tuberculosis lung disease and post-COVID rehabilitation.
Longstanding collaboration with Professor Doa El-Ansary, RMIT University.
Research domain
High-Performance Sport
Applied physiotherapy and performance research, including netball-specific testing and injury-prevention work.
Related service: Sports Physiotherapy
See the outputs
Peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and higher degree research, filtered by domain.