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Physiotherapy research and teaching news

At Oka Sanerivi's PhD defence at the Samoan High Commission are, from left, Va’a o Tautai - Centre for Pacific Health Director Faumuina Professor Fa’afetai Sopoaga, School of Physiotherapy Clinical Education Programme Lead Chris Higgs, Oka Sanerivi, and School of Physiotherapy Dean Professor Leigh Hale.

20 Nov 2024

Otago student making history


Oka Sanerivi has made history. Not only is he the first Otago physiotherapy PhD...

A man standing on a the Union St bridge on campus

07 Oct 2024

The ultimate balancing act


Helping as many as 50 patients a day with their functional balance and sensory-m...

Ben Timmings taking part in the student Christchurch campus blood drive

20 Sep 2024

Student’s past injuries fuel push for blood drive


Self-described as accident-prone, Ben Timmings has first-hand experience of bloo...

National Sci Challenges group

21 Aug 2024

Leading the way in ‘community first’ research


The dawning of Matariki this year also heralded the culmination of the National...

Dr Miranda Buhler

07 Jun 2024

Mahi reveals physiotherapy disparities


Knowing where physiotherapy service disparities are is the first part of address...

Gerard Farrell and his family on graduation day.

31 May 2024

A newborn, new clinic service and new qualification


September 30, 2023 was scheduled to be a big day for Dr Gerard Farrell. His PhD...

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05 Apr 2024

Overcoming the odds


A serious head injury from a car accident in 2011 left Johnny Lisle (Te Rarawa,...

Close up of the Clocktower clock at jaunty angle.

26 Feb 2024

Musculoskeletal world leading Professors visit Otago


Distinguished Professors Chad Cook and Nadine Foster will visit Dunedin in March...

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20 Dec 2023

Professor Leigh Hale bestowed NZ’s highest Physiotherapy honour


Dean of the School of Physiotherapy Professor Leigh Hale has been made an Honora...

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10 Dec 2023

Tough, but worth it


If graduate Emily Fruean could go back in time to 2019 she would tell her17-year...

Gareth Ward-Allen underwater playing polo

17 Jul 2023

Gareth’s “sporty” look takes him all the way to World Championships


After being persuaded to get in the water by an “overly zealous” underwater hock...

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04 Jul 2023

HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers


Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...

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