Paediatric physiotherapy
This program focuses on generating and implementing new evidence to promote development, wellbeing and participation for both children with and/or high risk of developmental difficulties/disabilities and their families. This program has two streams: i. early detection of neurodevelopmental outcomes and ii. early intervention, rehabilitation and physical activity to optimise outcomes. Our multi-disciplinary research has a broad range of expertise spanning the newborn period to adolescents, including preterm birth and cerebral palsy. It is a priority of our research team to involve consumers in all stages of the research process, collaborating with children, parents, clinicians, service providers and professional bodies. The research program includes studies conducted with both quantitative and qualitative methods, covering digital health, co-design and knowledge translation. The studies are commonly conducted with several of our partner hospitals in Melbourne Australia, including the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Women’s Hospital and Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service.
Researchers
Professor Alicia Spittle
Professor Jennifer McGinley
Dr Rachel Toovey
Dr Tara Fitzgerald
Dr Abbey Eeles
Dr Amanda Kwong
Graduate Researchers
Reem Albesher
Kate Cameron
John Carey
Free Coulston
Katy de Valle
Francyne Finlayson
Kate Rawnsley