Research

Research areas

Musculoskeletal and Sports

The Musculoskeletal & Sports Node focuses on improving knowledge and clinical outcomes in preventing, managing, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions.

Healthy Ageing

Healthy ageing involves optimising function and well-being, active engagement within society, and effective management of various health challenges encountered across the lifespan.

Health Professions Education

The Health Professions Education (HPE) node at Monash University is dedicated to advancing the quality of physiotherapy education through innovative research, scholarship, and professional development.

Neurophysiology

The Neurophysiology node explores the mechanisms underlying brain function, motor control, and neuroplasticity to advance understanding and therapeutic approaches for improving physical and cognitive outcomes.

Research units

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit (MMRU)

We are focused on developing and evaluating education, exercise and other interventions for common musculoskeletal conditions such as tendinopathy and osteoarthritis.

Monash Neuromodulation Research Unit (MNRU)

Fostering scientific investigation of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for induction of therapeutic changes in the brain. MNRU is committed to the thorough scientific exploration that aims to improve the physical wellness.

Exercise Neuroplasticity Research Unit (ENRU)

Examining the effects of exercise on the induction of neuroplasticity across the lifespan. ENRU is committed to conducting detailed human physiological studies on the neural mechanisms responsible for changes in motor function throughout the lifespan.

Respiratory Physiotherapy, Innovation and Research Excellence (ResPIRE)

ResPIRE is a unique and supportive learning environment for Respiratory Physiotherapy, Innovation and Research Excellence. The team at ResPIRE comprise dedicated clinicians and researchers striving to improve health outcomes for individuals affected by respiratory disease.