2022 PRF Grant Recipients
The PRF has awarded over $1.8 million in grants since 1990, funding research across a range of areas, including respiratory conditions, incontinence, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, knee osteoarthritis and more. Some Seeding Grant recipients have successfully entered into research careers within Australian universities and internationally.
The Physiotherapy Research Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant recipients for 2022;
Dr Rachel Nelligan, APAM The University of Melbourne
Seeding Grant
Effects of a patient-focused e-Learning course about osteoarthritis and its management on knowledge and pain self-efficacy: a randomised controlled trial.
This seeding grant is supported by PRF corporate partner Worksafe Victoria.
$12,000
Dr Matthew King, APAM LaTrobe University
Seeding Grant
Can physiotherapist-led targeted strengthening exercise therapy prevent hip osteoarthritis.
This seeding grant is supported by PRF corporate partner PAIN AWAY athELITE.
$12,000
Dr Georgina Clutterbuck, APAM The University of Queensland
Seeding Grant
Sports Stars JIA: The feasibility of a physiotherapist-led, peer-group sports intervention for children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
This seeding grant is supported by PRF corporate partner ASICS.
$12,000
Dr Peter Nicklen, APAM Monash University
Seeding Grant
Remote Alexa-based care versus telehealth (via zoom) and active control for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial.
$8,815
Dr Emre Ilhan, APAM Macquarie University
Seeding Grant
Screening for Neuropathic Pain in Children.
$11,718
Georgina Whish-Wilson, APAM The University of Melbourne
Seeding Grant (Jill Nosworthy)
Co-designing a rehabilitation pathway for people with lung cancer undergoing thoracic surgery.
$11,794
The PRF funds research grants annually, applications for 2023 will open in February.
Please refer to the Research Grants page for more information.
Congratulations to all 2022 recipients.
We look forward to sharing the findings of your research with all members in due course.