About Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Research Team

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal research team conducts leading research into back pain, foot and ankle, and hip and groin injury.

Back Pain Research

The Back Pain Research group aims to solve some of the major issues facing people with back or neck pain.

Team leader: Professor Kathryn Refshauge

Foot & Ankle Research

The Foot & Ankle Research group aims to improve the epidemiology, diagnosis, assessment and treatment of foot and ankle disorders in society.

Team leader: Professor Kathryn Refshauge

Hip & Groin Research

The Hip and Groin Research group investigates hip and groin injury incurred during participation in sport. The research stream includes epidemiological research and investigation of risk factors, diagnostic test accuracy and validity and efficacy of treatment interventions.

Team leader: Dr Leslie Nicholson

Osteoarthritis

The Osteoarthritis group's research is aimed at reducing the pain and disability burden associated with osteoarthritis.

Team leader: Associate Professor Marlene Fransen