Dr Dianne Wilson

Dianne graduated from the University of Adelaide in the early 1970's. After working for several years at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, she commenced locum work in private practices in suburban Adelaide. Following part-time professional involvement whilst raising a family, Dianne commenced clinical tutoring in the musculoskeletal area in 1983, whilst continuing with a clinical load. In 1991 she entered into a partnership in her own private practice whilst studying part-time. In 1992 she graduated with a Master of Applied Science (Orthopaedics) from the University of South Australia. Since 1995, Dianne has been employed as a lecturer in both the undergraduate and post-graduate programs in musculoskeletal physiotherapy whilst continuing to work in her private practice. In 2006 Dianne completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) after completing research on the Language of Pain. Through her clinical work she maintains a strong interest in pain sciences and chronic pain management.Her interests also include posture and movement impairments , particularly with respect to early identification and prevention of problems. She is committed to quality clinical education and now works mainly within that area with final year physiotherapy students.

Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association;President of SA Branch 2009 - 2011,Member National Advisory Council of the APA, 2009 - 2011 ,Titled member Musculoskeletal Physiotherapu Australia,Member of course review panels of the Australian Physiotherapy Council

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia

• Master of Applied Science (Orthopaedics) University of South Australia