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Dr Julie Walters

  • Lecturer in Physiotherapy School of Health Sciences
  • City East Campus (C7-54)
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University of South Australia Physiotherapy Clinic

t (08) 8302 2541 

e physiotherapyclinic@unisa.edu.au

Location UniSA City East campus Level 8, Centenary Building (Room C8-40) Corner of North Terrace and Frome Road Adelaide SA 5000

Clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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About me

Dr Julie Walters

My purpose is to inspire reflective, skilled and compassionate health professionals who strive for excellence; to be an engaged teacher and a stable and loving partner, aunt and daughter; to appreciate and be content with the world around me and a friend to all.

I have over 10 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and have worked for a number of private practices in Adelaide as well as for the South Australian Sports Institute. I treat everyone but find helping people suffering from headache particularly rewarding.

I currently supervise students in the City East Campus physiotherapy clinic, who provide up to date care at low cost.

http://www.unisa.edu.au/Health-Sciences/Services/Health-clinics/Physiotherapy-Clinic/

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Offering a broad range of programs in physiotherapy, occupational therapy,human movement, and other health sciences.

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About me

My purpose is to inspire reflective, skilled and compassionate health professionals who strive for excellence; to be an engaged teacher and a stable and loving partner, aunt and daughter; to appreciate and be content with the world around me and a friend to all.

I have over 10 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and have worked for a number of private practices in Adelaide as well as for the South Australian Sports Institute. I treat everyone but find helping people suffering from headache particularly rewarding.

I currently supervise students in the City East Campus physiotherapy clinic, who provide up to date care at low cost.

http://www.unisa.edu.au/Health-Sciences/Services/Health-clinics/Physiotherapy-Clinic/

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Professional Associations

Australian Physiotherapy Association (MPA committee member)

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Experience

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) University of South Australia

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours University of South Australia

Work history

I have a clinical background in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and worked for a number of private practices in Adelaide as well as for the South Australian Sports Institute. I have over 10 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and have a special interest in helping people with headache.

In 2007, I commenced my PhD investigating barriers to patients receiving orthopaedic surgery in South Australian public hospitals, using critical systems theory to identify why patient's wait so so long. This research approach strongly feeds into the clinical reasoning framework used by physiotherapists.

I curently works as a lecturer in the physiotherapy program, predominantly teaching musculoskeletal physiotherapy to second, third, fourth and masters level students. In addition, I am fourth year coordinator for the undergraduate physiotherapy program, coordinator for the Graduate Entry Masters program as well as course coordinator for Physiotherapy Practice GE.

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Research

Research themes

  • Scarce resources
  • Healthy futures

Research focus

  • Clinical Sciences
  • Public Health and Health Services
  • Human Movement and Sports Science
  • Medical and Health Sciences
  • Biological Sciences

Highlights

My PhD research addressed an important issue in 21st century health care. Using a critical systems thinking approach I investigated the hidden waiting lists and system inefficiencies to identify why people wait so long to see a specialist and ultimately have surgery. With growing expenditure on health care and advancing technology making more medical interventions possible, understanding blockages within health systems and the wider community is important and unavoidable. My thesis focussed on the issues related to delivering orthopaedic surgery in South Australia's public hospitals.

Other research interests include the use of telehealth to increase delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services to those with limited access, student... Read more

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Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ResearcherID or Scopus

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Journal Articles

Year Output
2018

Braithwaite, FA, Walters, JL, Li, LSK, Moseley, L G, Williams, MT & McEvoy, MP 2018, 'Effectiveness and adequacy of blinding in the moderation of pain outcomes: systematic review and meta-analyses of dry needling trials', PeerJ, vol. 6, no. 7, pp. 1-30.

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2016

Arnold, JB, Walters, JL & Ferrar, KE 2016, 'Does physical activity increase after total hip or knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis? A systematic review', Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, vol. 46, no. 6, pp. 431-442.

Open access 23 18 26
2016

Lizarondo, L, Turnbull, C, Kroon, T, Grimmer, K, Bell, A, Kumar, S, McEvoy, M, Milanese, S, Russell, M, Sheppard, L, Walters, J & Wiles, L 2016, 'Allied health: integral to transforming health', Australian health review, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 194-204.

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2015

Lawford, BJ, Walters, J & Ferrar, K 2015, 'Does walking improve disability status, function, or quality of life in adults with chronic low back pain? A systematic review', Clinical rehabilitation, vol. 30, no. 6, pp. 523-536.

Open access 6 6 10
2014

France, S, Bown, J, Nowosilskyj, M, Mott, M, Rand, S & Walters, J 2014, 'Evidence for the use of dry needling and physiotherapy in the management of cervicogenic or tension-type headache: a systematic review', Cephalalgia: an international journal of headache, vol. 34, no. 12, pp. 994-1003.

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2013

Arnold, JB, Walters, JL, Solomon, L & Thewlis, D 2013, 'Does the method of component fixation influence clinical outcomes after total knee replacement?: a systematic literature review', Journal of arthroplasty, vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 740-746.

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2013

Walters, JL, Mackintosh, SF & Sheppard, LA 2013, 'Snakes and ladders: the barriers and facilitators of elective hip- and knee-replacement surgery in Australian public hospitals', Australian health review, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 166-171.

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2012

Ferrar, KE, Walters, JL & Olds, TS 2012, 'All the stereotypes confirmed: differences in how Australian boys and girls use their time', Health education and behavior, vol. 39, no. 5, pp. 589-595.

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2012

Olds, T, Ferrar, KE, Gomersall, SR, Maher, C & Walters, J 2012, 'The elasticity of time: associations between physical activity and use of time in adolescents', Health education and behavior, vol. 39, no. 6, pp. 732-736.

Open access 14 15 1
2012

Walters, JL, Mackintosh, SH & Sheppard, L 2012, 'Expectations confounded: patients are satisfied with THR and TKR delivery in Australian public hospitals - a multisite case study', ISRN public health, vol. 2012, article no. 947828, pp. 1-6.

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2012

Walters, JL, Mackintosh, SH & Sheppard, L 2012, 'The journey to total hip or knee replacement', Australian health review, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 130-135.

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2008

Walters, JL & Lange, BS 2008, 'Effect of a low-dye application of scotchcast soft cast on peak and mean plantar pressures in subjects with a navicular drop greater than 10 mm', Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

2008

Walters, JL, Lange, BS & Chipchase, L 2008, 'The journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association', Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

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Current research & highlights

My PhD research addressed an important issue in 21st century health care. Using a critical systems thinking approach I investigated the hidden waiting lists and system inefficiencies to identify why people wait so long to see a specialist and ultimately have surgery. With growing expenditure on health care and advancing technology making more medical interventions possible, understanding blockages within health systems and the wider community is important and unavoidable. My thesis focussed on the issues related to delivering orthopaedic surgery in South Australia's public hospitals.

Other research interests include the use of telehealth to increase delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services to those with limited access, student and clinician engagement in research outside of the academic environment, contributors and treatment of primary headache, and lower limb osteoarthritis and biomechanical-related injuries.

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External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Highlights

Student success is enhanced through strong peer and staff connections. I work closely with the Physiotherapy Student Society to help them strengthen networks across the four years of study and beyond.The Physiotherapy Student Society provides mentorship and support for students in each year of the degree, arranges social functions such as networking for first year students, organises pub crawls and the physiotherapy ball annually.

I am the convenor of the Physiotherapy Student Conference, held as the final event in the physiotherapy program. The conference showcases the skills and knowledge learned during the undergraduate and graduate entry courses to academics, peers and members of the wider physiotherapy community. This engagement provides an important opportunity to link with potential employers, demonstrate student research and strengthen within-cohort networks.

Strong advocacy is important for professional growth and progress, and requires close networks; these begin during undergraduate training. Participation in social and educational opportunities while studying is therefore important for your future.

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Collaborations

Organisation Country
Aim Therapy and Work Health Solutions AUSTRALIA
Physiotherapy Pilates Proactive AUSTRALIA
Port Lincoln Health Services AUSTRALIA
Repatriation General Hospital AUSTRALIA
Royal Adelaide Hospital AUSTRALIA
SA Health AUSTRALIA
The Physio Clinic AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia AUSTRALIA
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MPA committee member

Australian Physiotherapy Association

2018

MPA committee member

Australian Physiotherapy Association

2017
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Teaching & student supervision

Teaching strengths

  • Clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal practice
  • Professional practice and clinical skills

Highlights

I aim to teach for mastery of skills and strive to provide a comfortable and efficient learning environment for students to acheive this. 

My goal is for every student to develop and excel in their own approach to practice, and following graduation, to be critical, reflective and engaged clinicians who make an important contribution to the health of the community.

I primarily teach in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy discipline in the undergraduate and graduate entry, and postgraduate masters programs.

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Courses and programs

Courses I teach and/or co-ordinate

  • REHB 5104 Physiotherapy Practice GE (2018)
  • REHB 5067 Physiotherapy Clinical Studies GE (2019)
  • REHB 4051 Advanced Rehabilitation B (2018)
  • REHB 6002 Advanced Physiotherapy Practice GE (2018)
  • REHB 5114 Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1 (2018)

Programs I'm associated with

  • IBPZ - Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • IMAP - Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy
  • IMPE - Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)
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Supervisions from 2010 shown

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Blinding in physical intervention research: a sham development process incorporating the art of deception Completed
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