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Welcome to my home page and thank you for your interest. I teach, research and practice across a variety of roles. I've elaborated on these roles below but please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
I have been a Lecturer in Podiatry at UniSA since 1999, teaching paediatric theory and practice and introducing second-year podiatry students to clinical practice. I am also an Academic Integrity Officer, which you can read more about here. I am an active Honours supervisor for students studying podiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology and medical radiations and currently supervise two Masters of Research and two PhD candidates. I am happy to discuss potential projects with... Read more
About me
Welcome to my home page and thank you for your interest. I teach, research and practice across a variety of roles. I've elaborated on these roles below but please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
I have been a Lecturer in Podiatry at UniSA since 1999, teaching paediatric theory and practice and introducing second-year podiatry students to clinical practice. I am also an Academic Integrity Officer, which you can read more about here. I am an active Honours supervisor for students studying podiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology and medical radiations and currently supervise two Masters of Research and two PhD candidates. I am happy to discuss potential projects with anyone interested.
My research interests include the use of foot orthoses in children and adults with flat feet; assessment and management of gait and lower limb concerns in children; and the development of proforma's to direct podiatric practice. Recent research projects include gait changes and balance concerns in children with coordination difficulties, investigations of podiatric practice and, academic support for podiatry students (including the use of 3D foot models for teaching - for which I won the 2021 Winnovation award for science).
My work as a clinical podiatrist has been expansive, with experience in public and private sectors positions across metro and rural settings and I continue to own a private practice part-time and act as a senior therapist working with children and disability within the NDIS arena.
My engagement with the profession includes being an Executive committee member for the Australian Foot and Ankle Research Network (AFARNet), and an inaugural member of the Advocacy Committee for the Australian Podiatry Association (2018). I have also acted as a consultant podiatrist for Diabetes SA, Correctional Services SA and held positions on the Podiatry Board of South Australia (Academic Representative 2008 to nationalisation), the Prescription rights advocacy group (South Australia) and remain involved in the Paediatric Special Interest Group associated with the Australian Podiatry Association. I frequently talk to media regarding children's feet and general foot and lower limb concerns.
About me
Member Australian Podiatry Association
Paediatric Special Interest Group, Australian Podiatry Association
Appointed member Advocacy Committee, Australian Podiatry Association
Executive member, Australian Foot and Ankle Research Network (AFARNet)
About me
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2020 |
COVID-19 related foot concerns. What to do with your feet in lockdown. , https://www.houseofwellness.com.au/tv |
| 16/07/2020 |
I've walked 1100 kilometres since lockdown. But my feet are suffering , https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/i-ve-walked-1100-kilometres-since-lockdown-but-my-feet-are-suffering-20200714-p55bx5.html |
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Master of Podiatry University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Podiatry University of South Australia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) University of South Australia
Currently underway:
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Does the use of textured insoles improve gross motor measures balance domain outcomes in children with motor skill difficulties when compared to footwear alone. A multi-site feasibility trial, Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 27/01/2022 - 27/12/2022
CPD requirements of Endorsed for Scheduled Medicines (ESM) Podiatrists – what’s out there and is it accessible, relevant and meaningful?, SA Dept of Health, 01/01/2021 - 31/12/2021
Consensus-based guidelines for the assessment of clinical competency in podiatry-related work integrated learning (WIL), Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 02/11/2020 - 30/09/2021
Pets and Older People: Co-designing to bridge the ‘pet – no pet’ (Petness) divide Project, SA Health, 15/01/2020 - 31/03/2021
Prescribing practices in Australian podiatrists and barriers and facilitators to endorsement for scheduled medicines., Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 01/01/2020 - 31/12/2020
Soon to be published:
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Open access
5
|
| 2022 |
Open access
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| 2022 |
Open access
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| 2021 |
Open access
6
|
| 2021 |
Open access
2
2
3
|
| 2021 |
3
|
| 2021 |
Open access
2
2
7
|
| 2021 |
2
4
|
| 2021 |
2
2
21
|
| 2021 |
3
5
7
|
| 2021 |
2
2
5
|
| 2020 |
Open access
1
|
| 2020 |
Open access
8
|
| 2020 |
Open access
|
| 2019 |
Open access
7
8
64
|
| 2019 |
Open access
15
11
18
|
| 2019 |
Open access
1
1
8
|
| 2018 |
Open access
41
33
23
|
| 2018 |
Open access
37
32
13
|
| 2018 |
Open access
11
9
16
|
| 2016 |
Open access
10
8
34
|
| 2015 |
Open access
10
1
|
| 2014 |
Open access
29
10
8
|
| 2014 |
Open access
62
48
5
|
Research
Currently underway:
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Flinders Medical Centre | AUSTRALIA |
| King's College London | UNITED KINGDOM |
| La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA |
| Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
| Peninsula Health | AUSTRALIA |
| Private Individual | AUSTRALIA |
| Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
| Staffordshire University | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| Western Sydney University | AUSTRALIA |
| Women's and Children's Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Scientist AwardWinnovation SA |
2021 |
Paediatric CredentialingAustralian Podiatry Association (ApodA) |
2020 |
Paediatric CredentialingAustralian Podiatry Association (ApodA) |
2019 |
Co-chair, Paediatric Special Interest Group (Paeds SIG)Australasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2018 |
Inaugural member, Advocacy CommitteeNational Podiatry Association of Australia (APodA) |
2018 |
MemberAustralasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2018 |
Co-chair, Paediatric Special Interest Group (Paeds SIG)Australasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2017 |
MemberAustralasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2017 |
Best Paper AwardAustralasian Podiatry Council |
2013 |
My teaching spans the introduction to clinical practice for second-year podiatry students and the theory and practical application of paediatric assessment and management of the lower limb for third and fourth-year students respectively. Recent achievements involve the development of student support resources, including the use of 3D printed foot models to assist in training and the obtaining of a Teaching and Learning award (2020) related to these resources.
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| A multi and interdisciplinary approach to child and family developmental health in rural and remote South Australia | Current |
| Common symptoms of, and measurement issues to consider for, flat feet in children: findings from the literature and clinical practice | Current |
| Endorsed for scheduled medicines podiatrist continuing professional development. What’s currently out there and the case for interprofessional learning opportunities | Current |
| Step it up a population-based investigation of podiatry service use following neurotoxic chemotherapy | Current |
| The acute effects of loading programs and anti-inflammatory medication on the exercise response in the asymptomatic Achilles tendon. A study using diagnostic ultrasound measuring tendon dimensions and vascularity. | Current |
