About Us

Background

I am a physiotherapist by background with 30 years of clinical experience (eek!) and more than 15 years involvement as an undergraduate and postgraduate educator in both clinical and university settings. I specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, undertaking a Masters degree at the University of South Australia and returning to the UK to work as an extended scope practitioner. I returned to Australia in 2016 and completed my PhD at La Trobe University in December 2020.

I have been privileged to take up the post of Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation Lead at Barwon and South West Healthcare in April 2022, following in the footsteps of Olivia King, Rosalie Boyce and Paul Dodemaide. This is a truly exciting opportunity to continue to promote and develop the diverse research being undertaken by Allied Health Practitioners in the region.

Research Focus

Alongside my role here at Barwon Health I am an Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University with my research focusing on hip-related pain and physical activity. I am a member of the International Hip-related pain Research Network, a multidisciplinary collaboration influencing international consensus for the management of hip pain. I have experience in quantitative and qualitative approaches and a keen interest in the practical application of research efforts to improve outcomes for our patients.

Awards & Achievements

• Nancy Millis Medal (2020)

 

 Feature Publications

• Michael J M O’Brien, Denise M Jones, Adam Ivan Semciw,...., Joanne L Kemp. Does the use of i-FACTOR bone graft affect bone healing in those undergoing periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? A retrospective study, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 2022;, hnac027.
• Jones D.M., Webster K.E., Crossley K.M., Ackerman I.N., Hart H.F., Singh P.J., Pritchard M.G., Gamboa G., Kemp J.L. Psychometric Properties of the Hip–Return to Sport After Injury Scale (Short Form) for Evaluating Psychological Readiness to Return to Sports After Arthroscopic Hip Surgery. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020. 48(2): p. 376-384.
• Impellizzeri, F.M., Jones, D.M., Griffn, D. …….Kemp J.L. Patient-reported outcome measures for hip-related pain: a review of the available evidence and a Consensus Statement from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020. 54: p. 848-857.
• Jones D.M., Kemp J.L., Crossley K.M., Hart H.F., Ackerman I.N. Mismatch between expectations and physical activity outcomes at six months following hip-arthroscopy: A qualitative study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 2020. 45: p. 14-22.
• Jones D.M., Crossley K.M., Ackerman I.N., Hart H.F., Dundules K.L., O'Brien M.J., Mentiplay B.F., Heerey J.J., Kemp J.L. Physical Activity Following Hip Arthroscopy in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine-Open, 2020. 6(7).
• Kemp, J.L., Coburn, S.L., Jones, D.M., Crossley, K.M., The Physiotherapy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Rehabilitation STudy (physioFIRST): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018. 48(4): p. 307-315.

How you can help

Participate in a Clinical Trial

To find out about Clinical Trials currently underway at Barwon Health, click here. To learn more about the Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre, click here.

Donate

Research requires ongoing investment and there are several ways to support our work. You can make a donation today and contribute to an item on our research group’s wish list, consider a bequest in your will, or establish a lasting legacy fund in your name. No matter what size, your philanthropic support will deliver an immediate impact to this important work. To donate now or for more information, please contact the Barwon Health Foundation.