Musculoskeletal Conditions
Musculoskeletal Conditions
We conduct impactful clinical research that reduces the burden of musculoskeletal injury and illness across the lifecourse, and we drive translation of evidence into good practice and policy.
With a strong focus on prevention, we also identify and eliminate low-value treatments, thereby enhancing mobility, prolonging good quality of life, and reducing pain for millions of Australians.
Our focus areas
Research units
Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre
We conduct high-impact research to identify the safest, most effective and cost-efficient treatments for critically ill people, including physiotherapy, rehabilitation and discharge strategies for survivors that promote a good quality of life.
Director
Musculoskeletal Epidemiology
Through clinical trials and lifestyle research, we seek preventive and helpful solutions that ease pain and improve joint mobility for the millions of people affected by musculoskeletal diseases.
Head of Unit
Musculoskeletal Health
We conduct high-quality clinical research and drive translation of evidence into practice and policy change for improved musculoskeletal and general healthcare, and work to reduce low-value interventions that stymie sustainable healthcare systems.
Head of Unit
Pre-Hospital, Emergency and Trauma Research
We conduct a range of research, including managing relevant clinical quality registries, that strengthens care and improves outcomes for trauma patients, particularly those with severe orthopedic injuries.
Head of Unit
Women’s Health
Research Program
We conduct clinical trials and other investigations that promote good health and wellbeing across the lifecourse of women, with a strong emphasis on maintaining good physical health throughout the perimenopausal transition.
