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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

CodeDescriptionPercentage
110317Physiotherapy60
111706Epidemiology20
119999Medical And Health Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified20

Teaching

Teaching keywords

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Research Methods
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Publications

No publications.

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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants14
Total funding$143,460

For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.

- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.

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
SchemeRole
Travel GrantChief Investigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$1,20720132013
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

SchemeRole
Project GrantInvestigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$13,70020122013
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

SchemeRole
Applied Sports Research ProgramInvestigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$11,50020122013
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

SchemeRole
Applied Sports Research ProgramInvestigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$10,00020122012
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
SchemeRole
Travel GrantChief Investigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$2,00020122013
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
SchemeRole
Research & Injury Prevention SchemeInvestigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$19,91220112012
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
SchemeRole
Research & Injury Prevention SchemeInvestigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$19,74020112013
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

SchemeRole
Hunter New England Allied Health Research GrantInvestigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$3,00020112012
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
SchemeRole
Travel GrantChief Investigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$2,00020102011
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
SchemeRole
Travel GrantChief Investigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$80020092010
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

SchemeRole
James Lawrie Research Grant for head and neck cancer researchInvestigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$52,68620082012
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
SchemeRole
Research GrantChief Investigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$4,80020082008
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
SchemeRole
Travel GrantChief Investigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$1,70020082008
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
SchemeRole
Travel GrantChief Investigator
Total AmountFunding StartFunding Finish
$41520032003
GNo:G0183799
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Research Supervision

Number of current supervisions6
Total current UoN Masters EFTSL0.25
Total current UoN PhD EFTSL1.25

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

CommencedProposed
Completion
ProgramSupervisor TypeResearch Title
20132017PhD (Physiotherapy)Co-SupervisorCervical Zygapophyseal Joint Meniscoids: Their Potential Role in Neck Pain and its Management.
20122016M Philosophy (Physiotherapy)Co-SupervisorNormal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Validation of Standard Physiotherapy Assessment Tools
20122017PhD (Physiotherapy)Co-SupervisorThe Diagnosis of Chronic Groin Pain in Athletes
20112016PhD (Physiotherapy)Co-SupervisorPhysiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
20052013PhD (Physiotherapy)Co-SupervisorDiagnostic Criteria for Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis
20032011PhD (Physiotherapy)Co-SupervisorChronic Low Back Pain
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Mr Peter Osmotherly

Work Phone(02) 4921 7718
Fax(02) 4921 7902
Email
PositionSenior Lecturer
School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health and Medicine
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Focus AreaPhysiotherapy
Office
HC18,
Hunter Building,
Callaghan
University Drive
Callaghan NSW 2308
Australia
URL:www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/peter-osmotherly