Ms Amanda Maddern

Lecturer

School of Allied Health and Human Performance

College of Health


I am a Senior Physiotherapist and Lecturer at The University of Adelaide, currently immersed in the pursuit of knowledge through a PhD. My research revolves around exploring the potential of incorporating AI into health professional education. I've served as a Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Educator within Rehabilitation Hospitals in Adelaide. My extensive experience spans both in-patient and out-patient departments, covering diverse areas of physiotherapy such as cardio-respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedics, oncology, and gerontology. The dynamic challenges of rehabilitation hospitals have not only honed my skills as a rehabilitation physiotherapist but have also equipped me with the expertise needed to design and implement a range of out-patient programs.As the owner and director of Adelaide Mobile Physiotherapy, I have actively contributed to the community by providing quality care and innovative solutions. This experience has further fueled my passion for cardio-respiratory physiotherapy, inspiring my current research focus. Throughout my journey, I've developed a profound commitment to advancing healthcare and contributing valuable insights to the field. My multifaceted experience and ongoing academic pursuits reflect my dedication to improving patient outcomes and pushing the boundaries of physiotherapy research.

Date Position Institution name
2025 - ongoing Lecturer The University of Adelaide
2023 - ongoing Associate Lecturer University of Adelaide
2019 - ongoing Director/Principal Physiotherapist Adelaide Mobile Physiotherapy
2011 - ongoing Senior Physiotherapist Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital

Date Institution name Country Title
The University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Date Title Institution Country
2022 PhD The University of Adelaide Australia
Graduate Diploma In Clinical Education Flinders University Australia

Year Citation
2023 Maddern, A. S., Coller, J. K., Bowen, J. M., & Gibson, R. J. (2023). The Association between the Gut Microbiome and Development and Progression of Cancer Treatment Adverse Effects. Cancers, 15(17), 4301-1-4301-22.
DOI Scopus10 WoS11 Europe PMC7
- Maddern, A. (2022). What Is Known About How Physiotherapy Students Make Sense of Movement as a Component of the Clinical Reasoning Process? A Scoping Review. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 11(2).
DOI

Year Citation
2024 Maddern, A., & Thompson, J. (2024). Entrustment and consensus assessment approaches are beneficial in the evaluation of physiotherapy student competence. Poster session presented at the meeting of Festival of Learning and Teaching 2024. University of Adelaide.
2023 Maddern, A., Stanhope, J., Weinstein, P., & Gibson, R. (2023). Nature-based interventions have positive impact on lower respiratory outcomes. Poster session presented at the meeting of APA Physiotherapy Conference Ignite 2023. Brisbane.
2023 Maddern, A., Stanhope, J., Weinstein, P., & Gibson, R. (2023). Nature-based interventions have a positive impact on lower respiratory outcomes. Poster session presented at the meeting of First Internaional Environmental Physiotherapy Festival.
2023 Maddern, A., Stanhope, J., Weinstein, P., & Gibson, R. (2023). Urban green space and respiratory health: how could exposure impact respiratory health. Poster session presented at the meeting of First International Environmental Physiotherapy Festival.
2022 Maddern, A., Stanhope, J., Weinstein, P., & Gibson, R. (2022). What impact does greenspace exposure have on lower respiratory outcomes?. Poster session presented at the meeting of Florey Postgraduate Conference. Adelaide.

Year Citation
2022 Maddern, A., Stanhope, J., Weinstein, P., & Gibson, R. (2022). What impact do nature-based interventions have on lower respiratory outcomes? [Design].

Year Citation
2024 Maddern, A. (2024). Climate change, biodiversity and sustainability discussed at the Australian national physiotherapy conference.
2024 Thompson, J., & Maddern, A. (2024). Taking trust to the next level in healthcare assessment. Times Higher Education.

Date Role Membership Country
2023 - ongoing Member Australian Physiotherapy Association Australia
2022 - ongoing Member Lung Foundation Australia Australia

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