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Overview
Background
Dr Megan Ross (she/her) is a titled research physiotherapist and postdoctoral research fellow at RECOVER Injury Research Centre, The University of Queensland. She is part of a research team, led by Professor Trevor Russell, which focuses on developing more effective and efficient health services supported by technology innovation. Megan’s current research projects include exploring consumer perspectives of the telerehabilitation service delivery model, factors that influence the uptake and utilisation of telerehabilitation, and exploring the acceptability and usability of digital health innovations. Megan has a broad range of research skills that span both quantitative and qualitative methods and co-design approaches, including systematic reviews, cross-sectional and longitudinal study designs and data analysis, discrete choice experiments, interviews and focus group discussions and thematic analysis.
Dr Ross received a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with First Class Honours) in 2012 and a PhD in Physiotherapy in 2020 from The University of Queensland. Megan is the inaugural Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee, is Deputy Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Associations’ National Advisory Committee and sits on the Queensland Gender Affirming Network Steering Committee. Dr Ross leads a program of research in the area of LGBTQIA+ experiences of, and access to healthcare with a focus on physiotherapy and allied health. Megan is passionate about ensuring safe and affirming access to healthcare for people with diverse gender identities, sexual orientations and sex characteristics and has received over $1M AUD in funding, including a CIA MRFF grant to co-design, implement and evaluate an LGBTQIA+ affirming model of primary care. The overarching objective of Dr Ross’s work is to improve access to, provision of, and experiences with health care and ultimately contribute to improved health and wellbeing for the LGBTQIA+ communities.
Availability
- Dr Megan Ross is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Supervising students during a global pandemic: clinical educators’ perceptions of a student-led telerehabilitation service during COVID-19
Ross, Megan H., Whitehead, Andrea, Jeffery, Lauren, Hartley, Nicole and Russell, Trevor (2022). Supervising students during a global pandemic: clinical educators’ perceptions of a student-led telerehabilitation service during COVID-19. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 14 (1), e6464. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2022.6464
2022
Journal Article
An exploration of the experiences of physical therapists who identify as LGBTQIA+: Navigating sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical, academic, and professional roles
Ross, Megan H., Hammond, John, Bezner, Janet, Brown, Darren, Wright, Andrea, Chipchase, Lucy, Miciak, Maxi, Whittaker, Jackie L and Setchell, Jenny (2022). An exploration of the experiences of physical therapists who identify as LGBTQIA+: Navigating sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical, academic, and professional roles. Physical Therapy, 102 (3) pzab280, 1-10. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab280
2022
Journal Article
Allied health students’ experience of a rapid transition to telerehabilitation clinical placements as a result of COVID-19
Ross, Megan H., Whitehead, Andrea, Jeffery, Lauren, Hill, Annie, Hartley, Nicole and Russell, Trevor (2022). Allied health students’ experience of a rapid transition to telerehabilitation clinical placements as a result of COVID-19. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 10 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.32992
2022
Journal Article
Contemporary methods of acquiring patellofemoral joint radiographs: a scoping review
Hill, Jonathan R., Oei, Edwin H.G., Crossley, Kay M., Menz, Hylton B., Macri, Erin M., Smith, Michelle D., Wyndow, Narelle, Maclachlan, Liam R., Ross, Megan H. and Collins, Natalie J. (2022). Contemporary methods of acquiring patellofemoral joint radiographs: a scoping review. Osteoarthritis Imaging, 2 (1) 100008, 100008. doi: 10.1016/j.ostima.2022.100008
2021
Conference Publication
Using the international classification of functioning to characterise tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Ross, M., Smith, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2021). Using the international classification of functioning to characterise tibialis posterior tendinopathy. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 8-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.103
2021
Conference Publication
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in LGBTQIA+ populations: a systematic review
Gomersall, S., Ross, M., Derouet, N., Perales, F. and Stylianou, M. (2021). Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in LGBTQIA+ populations: a systematic review. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 8-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.188
2021
Conference Publication
Physiotherapists’ knowledge regarding and experience working with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+
Ross, M. and Setchell, J. (2021). Physiotherapists’ knowledge regarding and experience working with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 8-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.101
2021
Journal Article
Comparative effectiveness of exercise programs for psychological well-being in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Hall, Michelle, Dobson, Fiona, Van Ginckel, Ans, Nelligan, Rachel K., Collins, Natalie J., Smith, Michelle D., Ross, Megan H., Smits, Esther and Bennell, Kim L. (2021). Comparative effectiveness of exercise programs for psychological well-being in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 51 (5), 1023-1032. doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2021.07.007
2021
Journal Article
Clinical tests of tibialis posterior tendinopathy: are they reliable and how well are they reflected in structural changes on imaging?
Ross, Megan H., Smith, Michelle D., Mellor, Rebecca, Durbridge, Gail and Vicenzino, Bill (2021). Clinical tests of tibialis posterior tendinopathy: are they reliable and how well are they reflected in structural changes on imaging?. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 51 (5), 253-260. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.9707
2020
Other Outputs
Exploring the clinical presentation of tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Ross, Megan Heather (2020). Exploring the clinical presentation of tibialis posterior tendinopathy. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2020.227
2019
Journal Article
Physical findings differ between individuals with greater trochanteric pain syndrome and healthy controls: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Plinsinga, Melanie Louise, Ross, Megan Heather, Coombes, Brooke Kaye and Vicenzino, Bill (2019). Physical findings differ between individuals with greater trochanteric pain syndrome and healthy controls: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 43, 83-90. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.07.009
2019
Journal Article
People who identify as LGBTIQ+ can experience assumptions, discomfort, some discrimination, and a lack of knowledge while attending physiotherapy: a survey
Ross, Megan H. and Setchell, Jenny (2019). People who identify as LGBTIQ+ can experience assumptions, discomfort, some discrimination, and a lack of knowledge while attending physiotherapy: a survey. Journal of Physiotherapy, 65 (2), 99-105. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2019.02.002
2019
Conference Publication
Hip extension deficits and psychosocial features in tibialis posterior tendinopathy: a cross sectional study
Ross, M., Smith, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Hip extension deficits and psychosocial features in tibialis posterior tendinopathy: a cross sectional study. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Novotel Twin Waters, 23-26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.182
2019
Conference Publication
Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests to diagnose ultrasound-confirmed tibialis posterior tendinopathy in patients presenting with medial foot/ankle pain
Ross, M., Smith, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests to diagnose ultrasound-confirmed tibialis posterior tendinopathy in patients presenting with medial foot/ankle pain. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Novotel Twin Waters, 23-26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.181
2019
Conference Publication
Effect of exercise on psychological well-being in people with knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Hall, M., Nelligan, R. K., Dobson, F. L., Collins, N. J., Smits, E. J., Ross, M. H., Kasza, J. E. and Bennell, K. L. (2019). Effect of exercise on psychological well-being in people with knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. 2019 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2 - 5 May 2019. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.481
2018
Journal Article
Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials and clinical guidelines
Ross, Megan H., Smith, Michelle D., Mellor, Rebecca and Vicenzino, Bill (2018). Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials and clinical guidelines. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 4 (1) e000430, e000430. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000430
2018
Journal Article
Self-reported social and activity restrictions accompany local impairments in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review
Ross, Megan H., Smith, Michelle, Plinsinga, Melanie L. and Vicenzino, Bill (2018). Self-reported social and activity restrictions accompany local impairments in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 11 (1) 49, 49. doi: 10.1186/s13047-018-0292-z
2018
Conference Publication
A systematic review of clinical trials of exercise for tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Ross, M., Smith, M., Mellor, R. and Vicenzino, B. (2018). A systematic review of clinical trials of exercise for tibialis posterior tendinopathy. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, Australia, 10th – 13th October 2018. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.188
2017
Journal Article
Reported selection criteria for adult acquired flatfoot deformity and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: are they one and the same? A systematic review
Ross, Megan H., Smith, Michelle D. and Vicenzino, Bill (2017). Reported selection criteria for adult acquired flatfoot deformity and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: are they one and the same? A systematic review. PLoS ONE, 12 (12) e0187201, e0187201. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187201
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Megan Ross is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in primary care
Develop and evaluate components of an implementation toolkit to improve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other related experiences (LGBTQIA+) experiences of primary care.
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Exploring LGBTQIA+ in physiotherapy
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Perceptions of Telerehabilitation
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Facilitating access and engagement to appropriate stepped care models for mental health services in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicole Hartley, Dr Peter Worthy, Professor Trevor Russell
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Megan Ross directly for media enquiries about:
- LGBTIQ
- Physiotherapy
- Telerehabilitation
- Tendinopathy
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