Physiotherapist
BAppSci(Physio) PostGradDip Physio(Research) PhDPhysio
OPSMC

Dr Kay Crossley completed her Physiotherapy degree at Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences and has worked extensively in clinical practice at Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre. She is a leading expert in the management of lower limb injuries having been the Australian Track and Field Team Physiotherapist for many years and a member of the Australian Medical Team at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000.

Kay completed her PhD in 2001 in the area of Physiotherapy Management of patellofemoral pain. This research provided the first evidence to support the effectiveness of physiotherapy in this common condition. For this work, Kay received the Victorian Government 2002 Sport and Recreation Industry Award for Applied Research in Sport and Recreation Science. Kay is a Senior Lecturer with the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sport Medicine(CHESM).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physio)
• Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy (Research)
• PhD Physiotherapy (Management of patellofemoral pain)

Honours achieved in his sports medicine career include:

• Victorian Government 2002 Sport and Recreation Industry Award for Applied Research in Sport and Recreation Science

Involvement with Teams and Associations:

• Australian Track and Field Team physiotherapist
• Australian Medical Team at the Sydney Olympic Games 2000

Professional Memberships & Positions:

• Senior Lecturer with the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sport Medicine (CHESM), Univeristy of Melbourne.