Paul Rothmore

Associate Professor Paul Rothmore

Associate Professor (Physiotherapy)

School of Allied Health Science and Practice

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.


Associate Professor Paul Rothmore is the Head of Physiotherapy and Deputy Head of School in the School of Allied Health Science and Practice.

He is an experienced researcher and educator with a specific interest in the area of occupational health and injury prevention. He has more than 30 years' experience and has worked as an OHS Physiotherapist, OHS Manager and Academic.

Paul is a Specialist Physiotherapist in Occupational Health (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists).

He is a member of the ICOH Scientific Committees on Ageing & Work and Musculoskeletal Disorders and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists.

Paul Rothmore is an experienced researcher and educator with a specific interest in the area of occupational health and injury prevention. He has more than 30 years' experience and has worked as an OHS Physiotherapist, OHS Manager and Academic.

Paul's research, which is industry-focused, uses a mixed-methods approach and is focused on improving the health and longevity of the workforce. His previous research has included the development of a behaviour change method to improve the implementation of ergonomics advice in workplaces, the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the aged care sector and young worker education. His current focus is on injury prevention in the ageing workforce and the effects of climate change on outdoor workers.

 

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2020 - ongoing Associate Professor in Physiotherapy University of Adelaide
    2009 - 2020 Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide
  • Awards and Achievements

    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2021 Award Executive Dean's Prize for Team Excellence University of Adelaide Australia -
    2020 Invitation International Conference on Occupational Safety and Public Health Hasanuddin University Indonesia -
    2018 Invitation Triennial World Congress on Occupational Health International Congress on Occupational Health Ireland -
    2018 Invitation National Physiotherapy Study Day - Ireland Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Ireland -
    2015 Invitation Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference Australian Physiotherapy Association Australia -
    2014 Teaching Award Commendation for Excellence in Support of the Student Experience The University of Adelaide Australia $2000
    2013 Teaching Award Executive Dean's Prize for Excellence in Teaching The University of Adelaide Australia $1000
    2012 Teaching Award School of Population Health Postgraduate Teacher of the Year - Peer Nomination The University of Adelaide Australia -
    2002 Invitation Gastroenterological Society of Australia National Conference Gastroenterolocial Society of Australia Australia -
    2001 Invitation Medical Imaging Nurses Association State Conference Medical Imaging nursing Assocation Australia -
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2012 - 2017 University of Adelaide, Adelaide Australia PhD
    2000 La Trobe University, Melbourne Australia Master of Ergonomics
    1993 University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) - Physiotherapy
  • Postgraduate Training

    Date Title Institution Country
    Master of Ergonomics La Trobe University Australia
    PhD The University of Adelaide Australia
  • Research Interests

Competitive External Funding as Chief Investigator

Date Project Investigators Funding Body Amount
External Competitive Funding
2015-2017

 

Reducing MSD risk in the aged care sector using multi-factorial evidence-based interventions

Rothmore P, Oakman J, Pisaniello D, Karnon J, Macdonald W SafeWork SA $113,740
2014-2015 Taking the next step: operationalising a behaviour-based approach for musculoskeletal injury interventions Rothmore P, Karnon J, Aylward P, Oakman J, Tappin D SafeWork SA $32,406
2013-14 A toolkit for the integration of WHS in University curricula – validation and extension research Rothmore P, Pisaniello D SafeWork SA $68,862
2010-2011 Development and trial of a toolkit for the evaluation and integration of OHS in University curricula Rothmore P, Pisaniello D, Stewart S SafeWork SA $27,281
2010-2011 Hazard surveillance for the primary prevention of occupational asthma: a national demonstration project Pisaniello D, Rothmore P, Stewart S, Crea J, Thaczuk M, Jankewicz G, Gaskin S SafeWork SA $157,479
2009-2011 Improving enterprise-level interventions designed to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace Pisanello D, Rothmore P, Stewart S, Karnon J, Boucaut R, Harrison J SafeWork SA $143,842
2008-2009 Fatigue induced loading on the lumbar spine: an investigation on intra-shift variation in manual handling performance amongst physiotherapists Rothmore P, Hewitt A, Nguyen T, Gunn S, Crotty M SafeWork SA $67,604
2002 An examination of intra-shift factors contributing to manual handling injuries amongst nurses Rothmore P, Elix G, Ben-Tovim D, Messenger H, Pearce S, Hakendorf P WorkCover SA $20,000

 

Commissioned Research Funding
2021-2022

 

The management and productivity of workers during heatwaves

Rothmore P Adelaide City Council $100,000
2019-2020 Identification and management of musculoskeletal injury risk in the Adelaide City Council - Stage 3 Rothmore P Adelaide City Council $24,194
2017-2018 Identification and management of musculoskeletal injury risk in the Adelaide City Council - Stage 2 Rothmore P Adelaide City Council $18,000
2016-2017 Identification and management of musculoskeletal injury risk in the Adelaide City Council - Stage 1 Rothmore P Adelaide City Council $17,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Program Director Roles

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Previous Course Coordination Roles

Reflect, Research, Resolve - Shared coordination with School of Medicine. Level 2 (core) Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences Program

Diseases of Occupation - Master of Public Health elective

Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics - Master of Public Health elective

Toxicology and Safety Management Systems - Master of Public Health elective

Developing a Research Proposal - Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences/Master of Public Health program

International Public Health Experience (China Study Tour) - Level III public health (elective), Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences

Public Health Internship - Level III (elective) Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences

Practical Occupational Health - Master of Public Health/Master of Occupational Health & Safety Management elective

Advanced Ergonomics - Master of Public Health/Master of Occupational Health & Safety Management elective

Previous Program Director Roles

Master of Public Health

Master of Occupational Health and Safety Management

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Co-Supervisor Strength training interventions for people at risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Riccarda Albana Quattlaender
    2024 Co-Supervisor Explore the impact of life-course events and admission-related trauma on the experience of breathlessness and clinical outcomes for ICU patients Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Leigh Rushworth
    2021 Principal Supervisor Advancing physiotherapy management of chronic pain by improving implementation of evidence-based practice. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Cameron Dickson
  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2018 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Heat and Work, Health, and Safety in Australia: Intra-urban risk assessment, future projections, and workplace policy analysis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Syeda Hira Fatima
  • Other Supervision Activities

    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2017 - 2017 Principal Supervisor Evaluating the effectiveness of the SA Health Challenging Behaviour Strategy The University of Adelaide Master of Public Health Master - Tanisha Hutchinson
    2017 - 2017 Principal Supervisor The barriers and facilitators to use of sit-stand desks The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Honours) Honours - Daniel Elder
  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2016 - ongoing Board Member Australian College of Physiotherapists - Board of Censors - Australia
    2008 - ongoing Member Australian College of Physiotherapists - Professional Practice Standards Committee Australian College of Physiotherapists Australia
  • Editorial Boards

    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2020 - ongoing Board Member Archives of Physiotherapy BMC Italy
    2015 - ongoing Member Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - Japan
  • Position: Associate Professor (Physiotherapy)
  • Phone: 83133568
  • Email: paul.rothmore@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Engineering & Maths Sciences, floor 4
  • Org Unit: Physiotherapy

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