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Email

fdobson@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Head of Department, Physiotherapy
Department of Physiotherapy
Education
PhD
The University of Melbourne
PhD
University of Melbourne
Post Graduate Diploma
La Trobe University
Bachelors Degree
La Trobe University
ORCID

0000-0002-8325-2785

Prof Fiona Dobson

Head of Department, Physiotherapy
Department of Physiotherapy

129 Scholarly works
4 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Interprofessional education initiatives to teach advocacy in health professions programs: a narrative review
    DOI: 10.1007/s10459-026-10502-6
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Associations Between the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Motor and Gait Outcomes at 4–5 Years in Children Born Very Preterm: A Prospective Cohort Study
    DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2026.2636908
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Minimal Important Change and Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Pain and Function With Exercise in Hip Osteoarthritis
    DOI: 10.1002/acr.80029
  • 2020

    Research Contracts

    The REQUEST Study Reliability of Quantitative Sensory Testing and Indicators of Inflammation in Non-Exercising People With Hip Osteoarthritis
  • 2019

    Research Grant

    Strengthening Exercise or Combined Strengthening and Aerobic Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomised Clinical Trial
  • 2016

    Book Chapter

    Exercise for the person with osteoarthritis
  • 2013

    Journal article

    OARSI recommended performance-based tests to assess physical function in people diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis
    DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.002
Fiona Dobson

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2017
PEDro Prize for Best Clinical Trial
2016
Gillian Web Award for Teaching Excellence
2016
VicHealth Award - Research to Action
2014
Sir Robert Menzies Foundation

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    “A head start”: a qualitative study exploring experiences of a mainstream priming placement to prepare physiotherapy students for paediatric clinical placement
    DOI: 10.1186/s12909-025-08024-7
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    O035 Sleep status informs exercise prescription in hip osteoarthritis
    DOI: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpaf053.035
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    O037 Improved sleep is associated with improved hip osteoarthritis symptoms
    DOI: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpaf053.037
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    O036 Sleep moderates but does not mediate aerobic benefits in osteoarthritis
    DOI: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpaf053.036
  • 2025

    Journal article

    How Do Individuals Perceive Diagnostic Labels and Explanations for Hip Pain? A Qualitative Study Among Adults With Persistent Hip Pain
    DOI: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000003445
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Left nucleus accumbens volume is associated with poor sleep in hip osteoarthritis
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ynpai.2025.100203
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Addition of aerobic physical activity to resistance exercise for hip osteoarthritis (PHOENIX): a randomised comparative effectiveness trial
    DOI: 10.1016/S2665-9913(24)00373-4

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2012

    Research Grant

    A Standardised Set of Physical Performance Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Osteoarthritis

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