Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine
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My Knee Exercise
The Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine (CHESM) at the University of Melbourne are excited to announce the release of My Knee Exercise (www.mykneeexercise.org.au)! The website provides an evidence-based self-directed 6-month strengthening and physical activity program plus educational information. The program was designed for people over 45 years of age experiencing persistent knee pain or osteoarthritis. My Knee Exercise is available free-of-charge to all users (e.g. people with knee pain, physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, educators, researchers).
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Information video about knee osteoarthritis
Dr Thorlene Egerton from CHESM has produced a new info video about knee osteoarthritis. It was made with the help of researchers from the University of Queensland and aims to help people living with knee osteoarthritis to understand the problem. It provides accurate information based on current evidence and gives hope to those with the diagnosis. The 12-minute video can also be used by clinicians to help them explain knee osteoarthritis to their patients and facilitate shared decision-making about treatment options.
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Telehealth by physiotherapists in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic
Physiotherapists are invited to participate in a research project being led by the Department of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne in conjunction with researchers at the University of Queensland and Flinders University and the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
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PEAK program- on-line training for physiotherapists in telehealth delivery of evidence-based knee osteoarthritis care
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing use of telehealth to deliver physiotherapy services in Australia, the Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine (CHESM) at the University of Melbourne has fast-tracked the release of our PEAK (Physiotherapy Exercise and physical Activity for Knee osteoarthritis) program training modules. The program is available free-of-charge at this time to all users (e.g. physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, educators, researchers).
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My Knee Community
Would you like to join a newly-developed and growing online community forum designed by researchers for people with persistent knee pain? The My Knee Community is a place to share experiences and discuss tips for living with knee pain.
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MPhil/PhD Opportunity available (hip)
A PhD or MPhil project is available to enhance the therapeutic effects of exercise for one of the most prevalent, chronic musculoskeletal conditions - hip osteoarthritis.
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MPhil/PhD Opportunity available (knee)
A PhD or MPhil project is available to help improve access to physiotherapy care for people suffering one of the world’s most chronic musculoskeletal conditions - knee osteoarthritis
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painTRAINER now live
painTRAINER is now live and freely available!
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Podiatry management of big toe joint osteoarthritis
Resources for podiatrists and physiotherapists to help manage people with osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (the big toe joint).
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Rachel Nelligan wins Golden Dinosaur at Translating Research at Melbourne bootcamp
TRaM stands for Translating Research at Melbourne and it is the pathway for research impact at the University of Melbourne.
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Miegunyah public lecture
2019 Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellow Public Lecture from Prof Nadine Foster from Keele University on “Managing the global burden of chronic musculoskeletal pain”
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painTRAINER coming soon
painTRAINER is coming soon. painTRAINER is an evidence-based online pain coping skills program that researchers from CHESM and the United States have created. This resource freely available for people who experience persistent pain and health care professionals to recommend for their patients
- Overview
Our main research focus is on the role of conservative strategies, particularly exercise, in promoting overall health and well being and in preventing and managing the public health problems that are currently facing society. To do this, a lifespan approach is taken from childhood through to the elderly years. A particular focus is the prevention and management of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis.
- Research Studies
CHESM is committed to improving the wellbeing of all people through musculoskeletal research. By participating in a research study, you are helping researchers improve existing treatments and find new approaches which could benefit someone close to you and the community at large.
- Facilities
The Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM) houses a state-of-the-art movement research laboratory under the supervision of a full time Biomechanics Director.
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.- Graduate Research
CHESM is looking for talented people to undertake PhD or MPhil research as part of our team. Our multi-disciplinary team includes people with backgrounds in physiotherapy, podiatry, biomechanics, engineering and exercise science. Candidates from a range of clinical and non- clinical backgrounds will be considered. Scholarships may be available for high-achieving candidates.
- Scholarships
A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified PhD candidate with an allied health, medical, exercise or science degree within CHESM to undertake research studies leading to a PhD.
- Who are we?
The Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM) was established in October 2000. It is a multidisciplinary Centre within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences administered through the Department of Physiotherapy. It combines high calibre researchers with experienced clinicians from a range of disciplines including physiotherapy, medicine, science, exercise science and podiatry. It also has a number of internationally recognised clinical associates and research collaborators.
- What do we do?
The Centre's activities fall under three main areas:
- Research – including post doctoral training
- Education – research higher degree supervision and teaching within the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula
- Engagement – ensuring research has an impact in the general and professional communities
- What is our focus?
Our main research focus is on the role of conservative strategies, particularly exercise, in promoting overall health and well being and in preventing and managing the public health problems that are currently facing society. To do this, a lifespan approach is taken from childhood through to the elderly years. A particular focus is the prevention and management of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis.
