Biography

Lucy Thomas qualified as a physiotherapist in the UK. She completed a Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney and a Masters of Medical Science from the University of Newcastle. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the University of Newcastle investigating craniocervical dissection and the safety of manual therapy in the cervical spine. Lucy is a lecturer in musculoskeletal physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle, works part time in private practice in Newcastle and has a particular interest in the treatment of neck pain, headache and dizziness. She has presented in the area of craniocervical arterial dissection at national and international conferences and has published in this area.

Qualifications

• Master of Medical Science, University of Newcastle, 2006

Research

Research keywords

• cervical spine
• craniocervical arterial dissection
• dizziness
• neck pain
• pre-manipulative screening
• vertebrobasilar insufficiency

Research expertise

Current research study includes:

Assessment of patients with craniocervical arterial dissection

Assessment of craniocervical arterial blood flow using magnetic resonance imaging

Fields of Research

Centres and Groups

Centre

• Hunter Medical Research Institute

Group

• Hunter Medical Research Institute - Brain and Mental Health

Memberships

Other

• Member - Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Member - NSW Branch Committee, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia
• Member - Musculoskeletal physiotherapy Australia

Awards

Research Award.

Teaching

Teaching keywords

• musculoskeletal physiotherapy