A targeted approach
By working together we can achieve more, faster
Our vision – The Institute’s vision is to optimise musculoskeletal health and physical activity through high quality, patient-centred collaborative research.
Our team – The Institute for Musculoskeletal Health brings together over 60 research staff, research students, and professional staff from the University of Sydney with a growing group of Sydney Local Health District clinicians. Our senior researchers, recognised as world leaders in their fields, head a range of NHMRC-funded projects and partner with international organisations in the area of musculoskeletal health and physical activity. Read more here.
Our major funding partners – NHMRC, Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, Agency for Clinical Innovation, Medibank Better Health Foundation, and Sydney Health Partners.
Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions
This stream of research aims to improve understanding of common musculoskeletal conditions in children, adolescents, and adults. This stream also aims to define the most appropriate assessments and interventions to address these conditions.
Physical Activity,
Ageing and
Disability
This stream of research aims to promote healthy ageing through improved mobility, physical activity, and the prevention of falls. This stream also includes a focus on disability and engagement in physical activity.
Evidence and Equity
This stream hosts the PEDro partnership which maintains the flagship PEDro database, the most comprehensive and reviewed database of physiotherapy evidence globally. This stream also has an interest in equity in indigenous health.
Opportunities
Interested in working with our world leading researchers? For our upcoming scholarships in these streams, click here for further information.
Key publications
Following are some of our most recent key publications.
“Timely research that addresses important questions is critical for reducing the burden associated with back pain.”
Partners
We are a proud partnership of Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney.
Share our passion
Are you interested sharing the path to better musculoskeletal health outcomes? Find out about partnering with our highly professional team of academic researchers.
NEWS
A team led by @mabpinheiro and Andrew Wood has won a @SHPartners Implementation Grant to support exercise participation after discharge for patients with MSK conditions!
Congratulations team 👏👏
@cathieSherr
@Leanne_Hassett
@BethanRichards3
@AdrianBauman
#physio https://t.co/rhQL82VMPp
More new stuff from @msk_health this week!
Emergency department care for low back pain: Should we adopt recommendations from primary care guidelines?
@gustavocmachado et al discuss here
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https://t.co/DlKE3PKy6b
@NarcyzGhinea @osbornidayius @CGMMaher https://t.co/85Q3m8Gapj
📢📢New publication from @msk_health: a systematic review on opioid deprescribing interventions.
Still limited evidence on the best strategy.
https://t.co/CK8dmWkOhK
@CGMMaher @giovanni_ef @DrChristineLin @AndMacUSyd @JesseJansen_ @DrSMathieson https://t.co/Z3GlpsYolm
Looking forward to the @SydMSK 4th Annual Scientific Meeting happening today and tomorrow. Bravo to the organisers for moving to virtual format. Todays line-up looks 👌 👀 #physio #SydMSK2020 @syd_health https://t.co/fBLXfw766L
📢Check out the latest paper from the AMOUNT trial, published today!
Describes the pragmatics of remote delivery, digital health, & need for tech support. 50 free copies to download! #MedTwitter #physio
@CathieSherr @Leanne_Hassett @siobhancwong
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https://t.co/Cp1yUrRgfC
Our very own @Leanne_Hassett gave an excellent talk yesterday at the @apaphysio webinar “COVID, exercise & physical activity - what next for physio”. Her talk covered the role of #physio in promoting physical activity for people with a disability. https://t.co/MEyU4WRrrX