A/Prof Gavin Williams PhD FACP has worked in neurological rehabilitation for over 25 years. He is the inaugural Associate Professor of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, a joint position appointed between Epworth Healthcare and The University of Melbourne.
In this role, Gavin works clinically in the neurological rehabilitation unit at 0.5EFT and in a research role at 0.5EFT. Since he began working at the Epworth Hospital 24 years ago, he has developed a program to teach advanced gait and running skills to people with neurological injuries. This program led to his doctoral studies titled ‘The development of a high-level mobility assessment tool (HiMAT) for people with traumatic brain injury’. Since that time he has become a world leader in the assessment, classification and treatment of mobility limitations following traumatic brain injury. Gavin was awarded Fellowship to the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2011. He has over 100 peer-reviewed journal publications and over 120 international and national conference presentations. He was also involved in the development of a new classification system for Paralympic athletics which was implemented at the London Paralympics.
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FEATURED Journal article
Five times sit-to-stand following stroke: Relationship with strength and balance.
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Honours, Awards and Fellowships
NHMRCF - NHMRC Fellowship
NHMRCF - NHMRC Fellowship
FACP - Fellow of the American College of Physicians
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Associate Professor In Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
Education
PhD
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Applied Science
La Trobe University