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Meet the PEDro Steering Committee

The PEDro Steering Committee initiated and guides the development, implementation and sustainability of the PEDro evidence resource. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the members of the Steering Committee.

Rob Herbert

Professor Robert Herbert
Neuroscience Research Australia

Rob is Senior Principal Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA). He conducts clinical trials investigating the effects of physiotherapy interventions. He also conducts a program of research investigating the passive mechanical properties of muscles. He is one of the founders of PEDro.

Cathie Sherrington

Professor Catherine Sherrington
Musculoskeletal Health Sydney, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney

Cathie leads the Ageing and Disability theme within Musculoskeletal Health Sydney, The University of Sydney School of Public Health. Her research focuses on physical activity interventions to prevent falls and enhance mobility in older people and people with physical disabilities. She is one of the founders of PEDro.

Anne Moseley

Associate Professor Anne Moseley
Musculoskeletal Health Sydney, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney

Anne is Principal Research Fellow within Musculoskeletal Health Sydney in the School of Public Health, The University of Sydney. Her research centres on evidence-based practice and waste in research. She is one of the founders of PEDro, and is responsible for the management of the PEDro resource.

Chris Maher

Professor Christopher Maher
Musculoskeletal Health Sydney, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney

Chris is a professor at The University of Sydney School of Public Health. His research aims to improve the care provided to people with back pain. He is one of the founders of PEDro.

Mark Elkins

Clinical Associate Professor Mark Elkins
The University of Sydney

Mark teaches research methods to clinicians and mentors workplace-based research in the Sydney Local Health District. His personal research interests include: physical and pharmacological therapies in respiratory disease; co-ordinating these therapies to maximise the overall effect; and improving the understanding and application of published research by clinicians. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor in the Sydney Medical School and the Scientific Editor of Journal of Physiotherapy.

Steve Kamper

Associate Professor Steven Kamper
Musculoskeletal Health Sydney, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney

Steve is Principal Research Fellow in the School of Public Health, The University of Sydney. His research blends perspectives from the clinical treatment of pain with public health approaches to lifestyle-related health behaviours, in children and adults. The aim is to better serve people with pain and other health risks in clinical and community settings.

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