I am a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science where I coordinate Biomechanics of Human Movement and Sports Biomechanics. There are many different definitions of biomechanics, but in general terms it is the application of physical laws to biological systems. In one of the areas I work, sports biomechanics, we use different types of measurement, modelling and simulation to understand how forces and motion interact so we can enhance performance and reduce injury. You can find out more here. My teaching philosophy places a strong emphasis on student engagement and the construction of knowledge through active and problem-based learning.
Prior to my current position I held a CJ Martin Research... Read more
About me
I am a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science where I coordinate Biomechanics of Human Movement and Sports Biomechanics. There are many different definitions of biomechanics, but in general terms it is the application of physical laws to biological systems. In one of the areas I work, sports biomechanics, we use different types of measurement, modelling and simulation to understand how forces and motion interact so we can enhance performance and reduce injury. You can find out more here. My teaching philosophy places a strong emphasis on student engagement and the construction of knowledge through active and problem-based learning.
Prior to my current position I held a CJ Martin Research Fellowship at the University of Leeds, funded by the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC). My main streams of research broadly relate to sports and clinical biomechanics for improving health and human performance. I have a range of skills and experience in biomechanical (laboratory-based) studies using a range of techniques such as 3D motion analysis, various biomechanical instrumentation, computational modelling and medical imaging. I have a particular interest in footwear biomechanics and have been involved in projects evaluating new footwear designs, technology, and athlete/end-user experience.
I have experience supervising current and completed PhD, Masters and Honours students in topic areas relating to sports and clinical biomechanics. For details on our current research projects and opportunities for Masters or PhD study, please send me an email.
I have published and shared my work widely in scientific journals and at international and national conferences. My research and the teams I have been involved with has been recognised with awards, including from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (Young Tall Poppy). I regularly collaborate with industry, clinicians and research groups in the U.S., Europe and the UK.
Details on the wider research activity within our Research Centre can be found at:
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About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Podiatry(Hons) University of South Australia
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
“My ankle always feels like it will give way” – understanding function and performance in adolescents with and without perceived ankle instability, Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia Pty Ltd, 03/07/2023 - 30/06/2026
Defining treatment targets to optimise the management of early midfoot osteoarthritis, NHMRC - Early Career Fellowship, 01/04/2017 - 31/03/2021
Corrective Exercise Australia Pty Ltd Scholarship, Corrective Exercise Australia Pty Ltd, 01/06/2016 - 31/12/2019
A novel method for preventing overtraining in competitive runners, Australasian Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine, 01/11/2015 - 30/06/2017
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
Year | Output |
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2023 |
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2019 |
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Year | Output |
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2024 |
Open access
6
|
2024 |
Open access
2
|
2024 |
Open access
|
2023 |
Open access
2
1
5
|
2023 |
4
|
2023 |
Open access
1
1
15
|
2023 |
Open access
4
2
11
|
2023 |
Open access
1
2
|
2023 |
Open access
3
284
|
2022 |
Open access
17
3
16
|
2022 |
Open access
1
1
3
|
2022 |
Open access
2
1
4
|
2022 |
Open access
3
11
|
2022 |
Open access
1
2
|
2022 |
Open access
2
11
|
2021 |
3
1
132
|
2021 |
Open access
2
2
|
2021 |
7
4
|
2021 |
10
|
2021 |
Open access
15
9
28
|
2021 |
Open access
2
1
|
2021 |
5
5
80
|
2021 |
Open access
8
6
6
|
2021 |
Open access
|
2021 |
6
3
|
2021 |
1
1
7
|
2020 |
5
5
|
2020 |
Open access
5
1
53
|
2020 |
9
7
42
|
2020 |
10
5
16
|
2020 |
2
2
1
|
2019 |
Open access
19
8
2
|
2019 |
Open access
45
34
21
|
2019 |
13
9
2
|
2019 |
Open access
9
6
6
|
2019 |
Open access
10
44
|
2019 |
Open access
10
5
27
|
2019 |
12
10
6
|
2019 |
Open access
2
2
8
|
2018 |
Open access
4
3
7
|
2018 |
Open access
74
57
4
|
2018 |
Open access
9
6
4
|
2018 |
76
53
5
|
2018 |
Open access
95
77
86
|
2018 |
Open access
7
6
11
|
2017 |
Open access
7
7
5
|
2017 |
Open access
16
|
2017 |
22
20
4
|
2017 |
17
16
7
|
2017 |
Open access
4
4
59
|
2017 |
5
|
2017 |
Open access
10
8
15
|
2016 |
Open access
96
80
25
|
2016 |
Open access
47
33
14
|
2016 |
Open access
24
17
22
|
2016 |
7
6
|
2016 |
Open access
15
12
3
|
2015 |
Open access
11
9
2
|
2015 |
35
28
3
|
2014 |
4
9
5
|
2014 |
59
47
3
|
2013 |
12
8
|
2012 |
31
24
|
2012 |
19
16
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2010 |
Open access
29
16
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External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | UNITED STATES |
Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis | UNITED KINGDOM |
Flinders Medical Centre | AUSTRALIA |
Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
Gold Coast University Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
Griffith University | AUSTRALIA |
Harvard University | UNITED STATES |
Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute For Aging Research | UNITED STATES |
Hospital for Trauma and Orthopaedics | UNITED STATES |
iNform Health and Fitness Solutions | AUSTRALIA |
Keele University | UNITED KINGDOM |
La Paz University Hospital | SPAIN |
La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA |
Macquarie University | AUSTRALIA |
Noarlunga Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
OMERACT Patient Research Partner | CANADA |
Ottawa Hospital | CANADA |
Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute (Italy) | ITALY |
Royal Adelaide Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
South Australian Sports Institute | AUSTRALIA |
The Hospital Research Foundation Group - Arthritis | AUSTRALIA |
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
Trauma and Orthopedics Hospital | VIET NAM |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Auckland | NEW ZEALAND |
University of Cambridge | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Leeds | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | UNITED STATES |
University of Ottawa | CANADA |
University of Queensland | AUSTRALIA |
University of Salford | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Southampton | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of the West of England | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Toronto | CANADA |
University of Warwick | UNITED KINGDOM |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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Plenary speakerAustralasian Podiatry Conference |
2019 |
Steering Committee - Foot & Ankle Outcomes GroupOutcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) |
2019 |
Associate editorBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
2018 |
CJ Martin Early Career Research FellowshipNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2018 |
Committee member, Postgraduate Scholarships ReviewNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2018 |
Invited Lecture, Leeds Orthopaedic Biomechanics CourseInstitute of Medical & Biological Engineering, University of Leeds |
2018 |
Official Media SpokespersonArthritis Research United Kingdom |
2018 |
Plenary SpeakerCollege of Podiatry Annual Congress, United Kingdom |
2018 |
CJ Martin Early Career Research FellowshipNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2017 |
Committee member, Postgraduate Scholarships ReviewNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2017 |
Finalist, Science & Technology Category, Young Achiever Awards (SA)Channel 9 |
2017 |
Invited Lecture, Leeds Orthopaedic Biomechanics CourseInstitute of Medical & Biological Engineering, University of Leeds |
2017 |
MemberInternational Society of Biomechanics (ISB) |
2017 |
MemberAustralian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society (ANZORS) |
2017 |
MemberOsteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) |
2017 |
MemberSports Medicine Australia (SMA) |
2017 |
MemberInternational Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community (iFAB) |
2017 |
Member, Research Grant Review CommitteeAustralasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine |
2017 |
Young Tall Poppy Award (SA)Australian Institute of Policy and Science |
2017 |
Member, Research Grant Review CommitteeAustralasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine |
2016 |
Council Member, Future Health Leaders CouncilDepartment of Health and Ageing, Australian Government |
2015 |
Finalist, Science Excellence Awards SA, Peoples Choice AwardDepartment of State Development, Government of South Australia |
2015 |
Council Member, Future Health Leaders CouncilDepartment of Health and Ageing, Australian Government |
2014 |
David Findlay Early Career Researcher AwardAustralian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society (ANZORS) |
2014 |
Council Member, Future Health Leaders CouncilDepartment of Health and Ageing, Australian Government |
2013 |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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Evolution of match demands, and relationships with physical and match performance in Australian Football League Women¿s (AFLW) athletes | Current |
Improving Clinical Implementation Of Pain Science Education For Chronic Pain | Current |
My ankle always feels like it will give way¿ ¿ investigating perceptual contributions to chronic ankle instability in adolescents | Current |
The mind and the miles: exploring motivational and psychological factors related to recreational running maintenance | Current |
Use of wearable activity monitors in South Australian clinical settings: protocol development and evaluation | Current |
Biomechanical outcomes of gait and hip joint loading in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty | Completed |
Regulation of tibial acceleration during running-induced fatigue and associations with lower limb muscle function in distance runners | Completed |
The trainability of movement quality and its role in guiding exercise prescription and influencing physical performance | Completed |
Tibial plateau fractures: 3D fracture patterns, classification and postoperative gait biomechanics | Completed |