Professor Julie R Steele

Dip Teach, BPE (Hons), PhD, FASMF

Positions:

• Professor, Biomechanics
• Director, Biomechanics Research Laboratory

Teaching:

• Biomechanics

Research Interests:

• Julie's research focuses predominantly on the  biomechanics of injury prevention with a specific interest in mechanisms of lower extremity dysfunction, particularly anterior cruciate ligament injury during dynamic landings. Her current research interests also include intelligent textiles as biofeedback systems, breast movement and brassiere design, safe footwear for elderly women for falls prevention, and the effects of obesity in childhood on musculoskeletal structure and functional performance. Go to the  Biomechanics Research Laboratory website to find out more about Julie's research.

Affiliations:

• Past-President, International Society of Biomechanics 
• Censor, Fellows of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation

Publications:

Searchable RIS publications from 2000 to date.

Email: julie_steele@uow.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4221 3498
Office: B41.335