Overview
Background
Dr. Manuela Besomi is a Research Fellow within the Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR) in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland. She also holds an honorary position in the Physiotherapy Department at Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile), where she leads a clinical team focused on running injury management and prevention research. Manuela obtained her master's degree in Clinical Epidemiology from Universidad de La Frontera, Chile, in 2016, followed by a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland in 2021. As a passionate physiotherapist and early career researcher, she brings expertise in epidemiology, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and sports science, particularly in the context of running. Her research spans fundamental and applied areas, from leveraging innovative technologies to investigate tissue mechanics to enhancing care management through implementation research.
Manuela is currently the Project Coordinator of an NIH-funded research project, the largest human project at UQ across 8 universities and 5 hospitals in 3 countries, examining the bio-psycho-social mechanisms underlying low back pain flares. She is also the Research Coordinator for the Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project, supported and endorsed by the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK). In recognition of her contributions, she was honoured with the prestigious 2022 Carlo J. DeLuca Award.
Beyond her research endeavours, Manuela is dedicated to translating knowledge into practice and actively engages with the community. She is a speaker and collaborator at The Running Clinic and a co-founder of the SeRUN® project (@serun.chile), both initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between research and clinical practice. She is passionate about promoting STEM for young girls—having collaborated in the evaluation of a nationwide program to boost girls' engagement in STEM, BRInC. Currently, she is part of the research team and mentor for the 2024 BRInC version. More information about BRInC can be found at https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/brinc.
Dr. Besomi remains committed to advancing knowledge and making a positive impact in the fields of physiotherapy, rehabilitation and sports science.
Availability
- Dr Manuela Besomi Molina is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Universidad del Desarrollo
- Masters (Coursework) of Clinical Epidemiology, Universidad de la Frontera
- Doctor of Philosophy of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Sports injury prevention
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Musculoskeletal pain
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Rehabilitation
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Design, effectiveness and implementation of peer-to-peer online support groups for people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review
Maclachlan, Liam Robert, Mills, Kathryn, Lawford, Belinda, Egerton, Thorlene, Setchell, Jenny, Hall, Leanne M., Plinsinga, Melanie, Besomi, Manuela, Teo, Samantha, Eyles, Jillian P., Mellor, Rebecca, Hodges, Paul W., Hunter, David J., Vicenzino, Bill and Bennell, Kim L. (2020). Design, effectiveness and implementation of peer-to-peer online support groups for people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22 (4) e15822, e15822. doi: 10.2196/15822
2020
Journal Article
Tensor fascia latae muscle structure and activation in individuals with lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Besomi, Manuela, Maclachlan, Liam, Mellor, Rebecca, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Tensor fascia latae muscle structure and activation in individuals with lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 50 (5), 965-985. doi: 10.1007/s40279-019-01251-1
2019
Journal Article
Exploring the characteristics and preferences for online support groups: mixed method study
Plinsinga, Melanie Louise, Besomi, Manuela, Maclachlan, Liam, Melo, Luciano, Robbins, Sarah, Lawford, Belinda J, Teo, Pek Ling, Mills, Kathryn, Setchell, Jenny, Egerton, Thorlene, Eyles, Jillian, Hall, Leanne, Mellor, Rebecca, Hunter, David J, Hodges, Paul, Vicenzino, Bill and Bennell, Kim (2019). Exploring the characteristics and preferences for online support groups: mixed method study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21 (12) e15987, e15987. doi: 10.2196/15987
2019
Journal Article
Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: electrode selection matrix
Besomi, Manuela, Hodges, Paul W., Van Dieën, Jaap, Carson, Richard G., Clancy, Edward A., Disselhorst-Klug, Catherine, Holobar, Aleš, Hug, François, Kiernan, Matthew C., Lowery, Madeleine, McGill, Kevin, Merletti, Roberto, Perreault, Eric, Søgaard, Karen, Tucker, Kylie, Besier, Thor, Enoka, Roger, Falla, Deborah, Farina, Dario, Gandevia, Simon, Rothwell, John C., Vicenzino, Bill and Wrigley, Tim (2019). Consensus for experimental design in electromyography (CEDE) project: electrode selection matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 48, 128-144. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.07.008
2019
Conference Publication
Shear wave elastography of the iliotibial band: Reliability of measures in different anatomical regions and tasks
Besomi, M., Salomoni, S., Vicenzino, B. and Hodges, P. (2019). Shear wave elastography of the iliotibial band: Reliability of measures in different anatomical regions and tasks. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Noosa, QLD Australia, 23 – 26 October 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.078
2019
Conference Publication
The design, user characteristics and efficacy of online support groups for arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review
Mills, K. A., Maclachlan, L. R., Lawford, B., Besomi, M., Egerton, T., Eyles, J., Hall, L. M., Melo, L., Mellor, R., Plisinga, M. L., Robbins, S. R., Setchell, J., Hunter, D. J., Vicenzino, B. and Bennell, K. L. (2019). The design, user characteristics and efficacy of online support groups for arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review. OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis - Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis, Toronto, Canada, 2-5 May, 2019. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.488
2019
Journal Article
Training volume and previous injury as associated factors for running-related injuries by race distance: A cross-sectional study
Besomi, Manuela, Leppe, Jaime, Mauri-Stecca, Manuel Vicente, Hooper, Troy L. and Sizer, Phillip S. (2019). Training volume and previous injury as associated factors for running-related injuries by race distance: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 14 (3), 549-559. doi: 10.14198/jhse.2019.143.06
2018
Journal Article
Recent versus old previous injury and its association with running-related injuries during competition by SeRUN® running profiles: a cross-sectional study
Leppe, Jaime and Besomi, Manuela (2018). Recent versus old previous injury and its association with running-related injuries during competition by SeRUN® running profiles: a cross-sectional study. Sports Medicine - Open, 4 (1) 49, 49. doi: 10.1186/s40798-018-0164-x
2018
Journal Article
SeRUN® study: development of running profiles using a mixed methods analysis
Besomi, Manuela, Leppe, Jaime, Di Silvestre, Maria Cristina and Setchell, Jenny (2018). SeRUN® study: development of running profiles using a mixed methods analysis. PLoS One, 13 (7) e0200389, e0200389. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200389
2017
Conference Publication
Running profiles and their associated behaviors : A proposal for Chilean runners
Besomi, Manuela, Leppe, Jaime, Mauri-Stecca, Manuel Vicente and Sizer, Phillip S. (2017). Running profiles and their associated behaviors : A proposal for Chilean runners. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2017 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO United States, 30 May - 3 June 2017. Philadelphia, PA United States: Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000519498.77370.bd
2017
Conference Publication
Running motivations within different populations of Chilean urban runners
Besomi, M., Leppe, J., Martínez, M. J., Enríquez, M. I., Mauri-Stecca, M. V. and Sizer, P. S. (2017). Running motivations within different populations of Chilean urban runners. 18th World Confederation for Physical Therapy, WCPT, Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, July 2017. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1080/21679169.2017.1381317
2015
Conference Publication
Perception of musculoskeletal health and knowledge about physical activity among pregnant women with low income and low educational level
Roa, S., Mena, M.J., Besomi, M. and Leppe, J. (2015). Perception of musculoskeletal health and knowledge about physical activity among pregnant women with low income and low educational level. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, 1-4 May 2015. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1204
2015
Conference Publication
Measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviors in pregnancy: a comparison of accelerometry and questionnaires
Leppe, J., Aguilar, N., Mena, M.J., Besomi, M. and Roa, S. (2015). Measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviors in pregnancy: a comparison of accelerometry and questionnaires. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, 1-4 May 2015. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1686
2015
Conference Publication
Lumbopelvic pain, urinary incontinence and quality of life in pregnant women in a low income and social risk chilean population
Mena Iturriaga, M.J., Roa Alcaino, S., Besomi Molina, M. and Leppe Zamora, J. (2015). Lumbopelvic pain, urinary incontinence and quality of life in pregnant women in a low income and social risk chilean population. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, 1-4 May 2015. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1856
2013
Journal Article
Nivel de actividad física según GPAQ en mujeres embarazadas y postparto que asisten a un centro de salud familiar
Leppe, Jaime, Besomi M., Manuela, Olsen C., Catalina, Mena I., María Jesús and Roa A., Sonia (2013). Nivel de actividad física según GPAQ en mujeres embarazadas y postparto que asisten a un centro de salud familiar. Revista chilena de obstetricia y ginecología, 78 (6), 425-431. doi: 10.4067/s0717-75262013000600004
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Manuela Besomi Molina is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Disentangling the relationship between sleep, stress and pain.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Hodges, Professor Simon Smith, Dr David Klyne
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Doctor Philosophy
Injury prevention in female athletes: Understanding and preventing injury risk factors unique to females
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Natalie Collins, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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