Dr Debra Shirley

Dr Debra Shirley

 

Position Lecturer
Qualifications
  • BSc U.N.S.W. Grad DipPhty
  • Grad DipManipTher Cumb
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Principal Teaching Responsibilities Postgraduate and Undergraduate Teaching in the Area of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy with Involvement in Both the Academic and Clinical Programs.
Research Interests Low Back Pain;
Musculoskeletal/Manipulative Physiotherapy;
Posteroanterior Forces;
Muscle Activity in Low Back Pain;
Safety in Manipulation;
Properties of the Vertebral Artery.
Faculty & University Responsibilities Area Coordinator for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy;
Subject Coordinator (Muscloskeletal Disorders - Postgraduate;
Clinical Educator for Masters Applied Science (Manipulative Physiotherapy) (Postgraduate);
Musculoskeletal Coordinator for the Physiotherapy Conversion Program, Singapore Institute of Management;
Coordinator of AECOP Bridging Program and Examination of AECOP Candidates.
Memberships Elected member of the NSW Physiotherapists Registration Board (1992 to present);
Treasurer, Manipulative Physiotherapist’s Association of Australia National Committee (2000 to present);
NSW Delegate of the Manipulative Physiotherapist’s Association of Australia National Committee (1999 to present).
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