Mr Cameron Dickson
Lecturer
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
College of Health
Cameron is a Lecturer and Researcher in Physiotherapy at the School of Allied Health Science and Practice. He joined the University of Adelaide at the beginning of 2021, after working clinically in the area of musculoskeletal and sports injury management since 2004. Cameron has a particular interest in the clinical care of persons with complex and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, which prompted him to complete a Masters by Research (Health Sciences) in which he explored the relationship of chronic pain with symptoms of depression. Cameron is now a PhD candidate with the University of Adelaide, and a member of the SYNAPS (Synergy of Neck and Pain Studies) Research Group. His research interests are diverse within the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy however, Cameron is particularly interested in the betterment of physiotherapy management of persons with complex and chronic injuries. His PhD focusses on enhancing the implementation of high-value physiotherapy for persons with chronic pain. Cameron predominantly lectures and coordinates courses related to musculoskeletal physiotherapy; and also, holds multiple industry-based governance roles.Cameron is available to supervise honours projects.
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Award | Florey Postgraduate Research Conference SAHSP Poster Prize | School of Allied Health Science Practice | Australia | - |
| 2022 | Achievement | Frontiers in Pain Research Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain Highlights Collection | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2021 | Recognition | Titled APA Research Physiotherapist | Australian Physiotherapy Association | Australia | - |
| 2019 | Recognition | Titled APA Pain Physiotherapist | Australian Physiotherapy Association | Australia | - |
| 2019 | Recognition | Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapy | Australian College of Physiotherapy | Australia | - |
| 2016 | Award | Top student award - Biostatistics for Population Health Practice | University of South Australia | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 - 2004 | University of South Australia | Australia | Bachelor of Physiotherapy |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2020 | Master of Research (Health Sciences) | University of South Australia | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Dickson, C., Ejova, A., & de Zoete, R. M. J. (2026). Prospective relationship between neck pain and depressive symptoms, and the moderating effect of physical exercise.. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 30, 100772. |
| 2026 | Dickson, C., de Zoete, R. M. J., Berryman, C., Weinstein, P., Didyk, C., Chen, K. K., & Rothmore, P. (2026). Physiotherapist-related barriers and enablers to the implementation of high-value physiotherapy for chronic pain: a scoping review and narrative synthesis of 37 studies.. Disabil Rehabil, 1-24. |
| 2024 | Chen, K. K., Rolan, P., Hutchinson, M. R., Dickson, C., & de Zoete, R. M. J. (2024). Exercise-induced changes in central sensitization outcomes in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. European Journal of Pain, 28(9), 1431-1449. Scopus12 WoS14 Europe PMC8 |
| 2024 | Dickson, C., de Zoete, R. M. J., Berryman, C., Weinstein, P., Chen, K. K., & Rothmore, P. (2024). Patient-related barriers and enablers to the implementation of high-value physiotherapy for chronic pain: a systematic review. Pain Medicine, 25(2), 104-115. Scopus19 WoS19 Europe PMC16 |
| 2023 | Rothmore, P., Hewitt, T., Dickson, C., & Nguyen, T. (2023). Manual handling amongst physiotherapists: Analysis of intra-shift variations in pain, fatigue and movement.. Work, 75(4), 1255-1264. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2023 | Chiddarwar, V., de Zoete, R. M. J., Dickson, C., & Lathlean, T. (2023). Effectiveness of combined surgical and exercise-based interventions following primary traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. British journal of sports medicine, 57(23), bjsports-2022-106422. Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC2 |
| 2022 | Dickson, C., Zhou, A., MacIntyre, E., & Hyppönen, E. (2022). Do chronic low back pain and chronic widespread pain differ in their association with depression symptoms in the 1958 British Cohort?. Pain Med, 24(6), 23 pages. Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC7 |
| 2022 | Dickson, C., & De Zoete, R. (2022). High-level physical therapy and workforce attrition: A paradox?. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 26(4), 100432. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2022 | Dickson, C., de Zoete, R. M. J., & Stanton, T. (2022). From Where We've Come to Where We Need to Go: Physiotherapy Management of Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorder. Frontiers in Pain Research, 2(795369), 1-4. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2020 | Dickson, C., & Hyppönen, E. (2020). Precision health: a primer for physiotherapists. Physiotherapy, 107, 66-70. Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2019 | Mulugeta, A., Zhou, A., Vimaleswaran, K. S., Dickson, C., & Hyppönen, E. (2019). Depression increases the genetic susceptibility to high body mass index: Evidence from UK Biobank. Depression and Anxiety, 36(12), 1154-1162. Scopus38 WoS36 Europe PMC35 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Chiddarwar, V. V., de Zoete, R. M. J., Dickson, C., & Lathlean, T. (2023). The Effectiveness of Combined Surgical and Exercise-based Interventions Following Primary Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis. In MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE Vol. 55 (pp. 1064). CO, Denver: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dickson, C., & Liberali, S. (2022). Spinal pain prevention. Australian Dental Association. |
| 2022 | Marley, C., Morris, S., Huppatz, E., & Dickson, C. (2022). Relationship-building: the key to effective teaching. |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Australian College of Physiotherapy Fellowship Program Standing Committee | Australian College of Physiotherapy | Australia |
| 2022 - ongoing | Council | South Australian Branch Council (Australian Physiotherapy Association) | Australian Physiotherapy Association | Australia |
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | APA SA Pain Group Committee | Australian Physiotherapy Association | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | International Association for the Study of Pain | United States |
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | Australian Pain Society | Australia |
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | Pain Special Interest Group (Australian Physiotherapy Association) | Australia |
| 2011 - ongoing | Member | Australian Physiotherapy Association | Australia |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Physiotherapist-related barriers and enablers to the implementation of high-value physiotherapy for chronic low back pain: provisional systematic review findings | - | Australian Physiotherapy Association | - |
| 2024 - ongoing | Patient-related barriers and enablers to the implementation of high-value physiotherapy for chronic pain: a systematic review | - | Central Adelaide Local Health Network | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Patient-related barriers and enablers to the implementation of high-value physiotherapy: a systematic review | The Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference: IGNITE 2023 | Australian Physiotherapy Association | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Patient-related barriers and enablers to the implementation of high-value physiotherapy for chronic pain: a systematic review | - | Australian Physiotherapy Association | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Injury prevention amongst dentists: practical insights from contemporary research | The International Association for Dental Research Australian and New Zealand Conference (Melbourne) | The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Barriers and Facilitators to the provision of High-value Physiotherapy for Chronic Pain | - | School of Allied Health Science and Practice | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Barriers and Facilitators to the provision of High-value Physiotherapy for Chronic Pain | - | School of Allied Health Science and Practice | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Relationship Rich Teaching | Festival of Learning and Teaching | University of Adelaide | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Injury Prevention in Dentistry | - | University of Adelaide | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | The Impact of Exercise-Based Interventions on Internal Rotator Strength and External Rotation Range of Motion following Primary Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Exercise and Sports Science Australia online conference. | The University of Adelaide | - |
| 2021 - ongoing | Musculoskeletal injury prevention in Dentistry | - | The University of Adelaide | - |
| 2021 - ongoing | Persistent Pain (APA Gerontology Level 2 Course) | - | The University of Adelaide | - |
| 2021 - ongoing | Exercise Therapy Following Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Protocol of a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | - | The University of Adelaide | - |
| 2021 - ongoing | Musculoskeletal injury prevention in Dentistry | Adelaide | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2019 - ongoing | Depression in chronic pain: exploring stress related influences. | Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference | University of South Australia | - |
| 2018 - ongoing | Pain and depression in mid-life: a gene-environment interaction study in the 1958 British cohort | SA State Population Health Conference | University of South Australia | - |
| 2018 - ongoing | Pain & depression: exploring gene-environment interactions & the role of stress (research proposal). | - | University of South Australia | - |
| 2018 - ongoing | Pain & depression: exploring gene-environment interactions & the role of stress. | Australian Society for Medical Research, South Australian Conference. | University of South Australia | - |
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