Back Pain Research Group

The Back Pain Research Group conducts and promotes research evaluating management of spinal pain. While based at the Faculty of Health Sciences the group collaborates with researchers from the University's Faculties of Medicine and Pharmacy and also with national and international colleagues. The group's research has four major themes: Diagnosis; Prognosis; Management of Back Pain- Clinical trials and Systematic Reviews; Understanding Disease Mechanisms.

a)Whiplash Research

Have you had a car accident in the last month? Do you have neck pain due to the accident?

We are looking for volunteers to participate in a study of whiplash injury. If you are interested in being involved please contact Steve Kamper on 9351 9673 or email or for further information.


b) A tai chi exercise program for people who have low back pain!

If you have had back pain for more than 3 months and would like to learn tai chi to please contact: Amanda Hall

Mobile: 0420862757 or Email: