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Professor Julie R Steele
Dip Teach, BPE (Hons), PhD, FASMF
Positions:
- Head, School of Health Sciences
- Professor, Biomechanics
- Director, Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Teaching:
- BMS341 Clinical Biomechanics
Research Interests:
- Julie's research focuses predominantly 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:
- President-Elect, International Society of Biomechanics
- Censor, Fellows of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation
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Publications:
Searchable RIS publications from 2000 to date.
| Email: | julie_steele@uow.edu.au |
| Phone: | +61 2 4221 4161 |
| Office: | B41.207C |
Last reviewed: 14 August, 2009
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Seminars and Events
December 4: Dian Handayani: The role of beta glucan in prevention and treatment of diet-induced obesity.
Chaiya Noradechanunt: Promoting physical activity program in adults aged 50 and over.



