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Mrs Fiona Blyton

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Position Lecturer
School of Health Sciences
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Office 131, Health Precinct Offices

Qualifications

  • Graduate Certificate Practice of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle, 2008
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry)(Honours), University of Western Sydney, 2008

Research

Research keywords

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Clinical Science
  • Haematology

Research expertise

Currently completing a PhD in the assessment and treatment of lower limb muscle cramps. Focus area - Podiatry.

Authoring member of Cochrane Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular and Heart groups.

2009 recipient of Best New Investigator Award at the Australasian Podiatry Council Conference, Gold Coast, Australia

Collaboration

Fiona has published papers that resulted from collaborations with the following institutions:

• The Institute of Neuromuscular Research, The Children Hospital Westmead and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney

• Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Health, The University of Western Sydney

• Musculoskeletal Research Centre, La Trobe University

• The Centre of Complementary Medicine Research, the University of Western Sydney

Fields of Research

Code Description Percentage
110300 Clinical Sciences 35
110699 Human Movement And Sports Science Not Elsewhere Classified 35
119999 Medical And Health Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified 30

Teaching

Teaching expertise

Course creator and coordinator of PDTY3104 and PDTY2202

2009 recipient of Australian College of Educators Award for Teaching Excellence