Physiotherapy research

About our research

The members of our physiotherapy and exercise physiology team participate in quality and research projects to ensure both excellence in care and the best outcomes for patients.

Our research program aims to:

• Build and strengthen the evidence base for physiotherapy practice
• Translate research findings into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)
• Increase capability of our staff
• Increase the capacity for our workforce to initiate, conduct and be engaged in research
• Develop a strong and positive research culture
• Grow and strengthen collaborations and partnerships that maximise our research capacity
• Translate meaningful research findings into practice
• Uphold sustainability of research findings

Our research studies

We conduct research studies in the following areas:

• Physical activity and exercise for recovery
• Implementing change in care and measuring efficacy
• Physiotherapy for people hospitalised with serious illness or for major surgery
• Physiotherapy for people with cardiorespiratory conditions
• Neurological rehabilitation physiotherapy
• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy to reduce pain, movement limitations and mobility after surgery
• Promoting independence in older unwell adults
• Prevention of illness and promotion of cardiovascular fitness throughout life