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Career Summary
Qualifications
- Master of Medical Science (Clinical Epidemiology), University of Newcastle, 13/12/2002
- Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy, Cumberland College of Health Sciences, 22/03/1986
- Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales, 12/10/1984
Research
Research keywords
- cervical spine
- diagnosis
- pre-manipulative screening
Research expertise
Clinical anatomy of the upper cervical spine.
Craniocervical stability testing
Diagnostics and diagnostic statistics
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110317 | Physiotherapy | 60 |
| 111706 | Epidemiology | 20 |
| 119999 | Medical And Health Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified | 20 |
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Research Methods
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- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.APA Conference 2013 (Australian Physiotherapy Association), Melbourne Australia, 17-20 October 2013$1,207
Maximising shoulder function following accessory nerve neuropraxia after neck dissection surgery for cancer$13,700
Kick, straight-line running or change of direction: a functional MRI study of the adductor group.$11,500
Histology of the adductor longus enthesis with reference to chronic groin pain in athletes$10,000
IFOMPT 2012, the World Congress of Manual/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy , Centre des congres/Convention Centre, Quebec City, Canada, 30 September - 5 October 2012$2,000
Injuries, practices and perceptions of wheelchair sports participants in NSW$19,912
Physical characteristics predisposing rugby players to neck injuries: A replicable model for acceleration/contact sport$19,740
Dynamic EMG activity of scapular muscles in neck dissection patients with accessory nerve injury compared to matched controls.$3,000
American Association of Orthopaedic manulipulative Physical Therapists Conference 2010, Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 7 - 10 October 2010$2,000
10th Congress of the European Association of Clinical Anatomy, Istanbul, Turkey, 2-5 September 2009$800
Maximising shoulder function following accessory nerve neuropraxia after neck dissection surgery for cancer$52,686
Clinical Assessment of the craniovertebral ligaments. An assessment of clinical stress tests using magnetic resonance imaging.$4,800
9th Congress of the International federation of orthopaedic manipulative therapists, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 8/6/2008 - 13/6/2008$1,700
Muscoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, 13th Biennial Conference 27 to 30 November 2003$415
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $143,460 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (1 grants)
APA Conference 2013 (Australian Physiotherapy Association), Melbourne Australia, 17-20 October 2013$1,207
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Osmotherly | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,207 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1301058 | ||
2012 (4 grants)
Maximising shoulder function following accessory nerve neuropraxia after neck dissection surgery for cancer$13,700
Funding Body: Calvary Mater Newcastle
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $13,700 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:180399777 | ||
Kick, straight-line running or change of direction: a functional MRI study of the adductor group.$11,500
Funding Body: Australian Sports Commission, Incorporating Australian Institute of Sport
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Sports Research Program | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $11,500 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:180540890 | ||
Histology of the adductor longus enthesis with reference to chronic groin pain in athletes$10,000
Funding Body: Australian Sports Commission, Incorporating Australian Institute of Sport
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Sports Research Program | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:179323864 | ||
IFOMPT 2012, the World Congress of Manual/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy , Centre des congres/Convention Centre, Quebec City, Canada, 30 September - 5 October 2012$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Osmotherly | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1200635 | ||
2011 (3 grants)
Injuries, practices and perceptions of wheelchair sports participants in NSW$19,912
Funding Body: NSW Sporting Injuries Committee
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Darren Rivett, Doctor Suzanne Snodgrass, Mr Peter Osmotherly, Mr Robin Haskins | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research & Injury Prevention Scheme | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $19,912 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100776 | ||
Physical characteristics predisposing rugby players to neck injuries: A replicable model for acceleration/contact sport$19,740
Funding Body: NSW Sporting Injuries Committee
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Suzanne Snodgrass, Professor Darren Rivett, Mr Peter Osmotherly, Mrs Susan Reid | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research & Injury Prevention Scheme | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $19,740 | 2011 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1100796 | ||
Dynamic EMG activity of scapular muscles in neck dissection patients with accessory nerve injury compared to matched controls.$3,000
Funding Body: Hunter New England Local Health Network
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter New England Allied Health Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $3,000 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:179323880 | ||
2010 (1 grants)
American Association of Orthopaedic manulipulative Physical Therapists Conference 2010, Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 7 - 10 October 2010$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Osmotherly | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000764 | ||
2009 (1 grants)
10th Congress of the European Association of Clinical Anatomy, Istanbul, Turkey, 2-5 September 2009$800
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Osmotherly | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $800 | 2009 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0900244 | ||
2008 (3 grants)
Maximising shoulder function following accessory nerve neuropraxia after neck dissection surgery for cancer$52,686
Funding Body: Calvary Mater Newcastle
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| James Lawrie Research Grant for head and neck cancer research | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $52,686 | 2008 | 2012 |
| GNo:179323872 | ||
Clinical Assessment of the craniovertebral ligaments. An assessment of clinical stress tests using magnetic resonance imaging.$4,800
Funding Body: Physiotherapy Research Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Osmotherly, Professor Darren Rivett, Conjoint Associate Professor Lindsay Rowe | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $4,800 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189010 | ||
9th Congress of the International federation of orthopaedic manipulative therapists, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 8/6/2008 - 13/6/2008$1,700
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Osmotherly | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,700 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188704 | ||
2003 (1 grants)
Muscoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, 13th Biennial Conference 27 to 30 November 2003$415
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Osmotherly | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $415 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183799 | ||
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Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 6 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN Masters EFTSL | 0.25 |
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 1.25 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Co-Supervisor | Cervical Zygapophyseal Joint Meniscoids: Their Potential Role in Neck Pain and its Management. |
| 2012 | 2016 | M Philosophy (Physiotherapy) | Co-Supervisor | Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Validation of Standard Physiotherapy Assessment Tools |
| 2012 | 2017 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Co-Supervisor | The Diagnosis of Chronic Groin Pain in Athletes |
| 2011 | 2016 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Co-Supervisor | Physiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer |
| 2005 | 2013 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Co-Supervisor | Diagnostic Criteria for Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis |
| 2003 | 2011 | PhD (Physiotherapy) | Co-Supervisor | Chronic Low Back Pain |
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Peter Osmotherly
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 7718 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 7902 |
| Peter.Osmotherly@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Senior Lecturer School of Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Physiotherapy |
| Office | HC18, Hunter Building, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/peter-osmotherly |


