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School of Physiotherapy

Prize Winners

The School of Physiotherapy offers a number of annual Student Prizes at our awards ceremony in February each year.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (Western Australian Branch) Prize

For the first year physiotherapy student with the highest results.

2009
David Locke
2008
Amy Newman
2007
Amie Halse
2006
Liza Hatch
2005
Luke Librizzi
2004
Alison Cargeeg
2003
Shae Seymour
2002
Kym Tognolini
2001
Alison Baird

I O Thorburn Prize

For the first year physiotherapy student with the highest results in Anatomy.

2009
Kelly MacLeod
2008
Samuel Tian En Goh
2007
Amie Halse
2006
Louise Mansell
2005
Tracey Walmisley
2004
Alison Cargeeg
2003
Shae Seymour
2002
Kym Tognolini
2001
Alison Baird

The School of Physiotherapy Award

For the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. (Formerly Blackwell Publishing Award and Wiley-Blackwell Award)

2009
Allana Slater
2008
Melanie Wade
2007
Kirra Young
2006
Fiona Anderson
2005
Alison Cargeeg

Lifecare Award

For the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in movement science.

2009
Tara West
2008
Melanie Wade
2007
Liza Hatch
2006
Peter Kenner

Lifecare Award

For the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in clinical physiology.

2009
Tara West
2008
Amie Halse
2007
Liza Hatch
2006
Tracey Walmisley

Dr Lindsay Michael Prize

For the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in anatomy.

2009
Leah Mitchell
2008
Amie Halse
2007
Kirra Young
2006
Fiona Anderson
2005
Renee Calder
2004
Kellie Steer
2003
David Heelan
2002
Natalie Iddon
2001
Suzanne Jewell

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (Western Australian Branch) Prize

For the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results.

2009
Leah Mitchell
2008
Amie Halse
2007
Kirra Young
2006
Fiona Anderson
2005
Renee Calder
2004
Kellie Steer
2003
David Veldman
2002
Alison Baird
2001
Lisa Djulbic

Blackwell Scientific Publications Prize

For the third year physiotherapy student with the highest results in sports physiotherapy.

2004
Simon Dean
2003
Rebecca White
2002
Laura Matthews
2001
Michael Keig
Gavin Kerruish
Craig Wilson
Simon Cantoni

 

The National Neurology Group (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize

For the 3rd year student with the highest results in neuroscience.

2009
Melanie Wade
2008
Andrew Rasano
2007
Lennon Correia
2006
Christine Rimmer
2005
Prue Newnham
2004
Jodi Larke
2003
Lisa Doig
2002
Serena Blackney
2001
Kate Matthews

Australian Physiotherapy Association Gerontology Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) Prize

For the third year student with the highest results in the Gerontology subject of Physiotherapy Practice 352.

2009
Anna White
2008
Luke Majewski
2007
Erin Cecins
Amy Caruana

2006
Sally French
2005
Hollie Ferrall
2004
Jason Miller
2003
Sharon Young
2002
Lisa Shircore

Australian Physiotherapy Association Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) "Jane Kinging" Prize

For the third year physiotherapy student with the highest results in cardiopulmonary science.

2009
Amie Halse
2008
Ruth Chang
2007
Erin Cecins
2006
Cindy Yeo
2005
Kellie Steer
2004
Paul Van Dongen
2003
Emily Nolan
2002
Lisa Shircore
2001
Craig Wilson

Australian Physiotherapy Association Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) Prize

For the third year student with the highest results in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

2009
Nicole Robb
2008
Liza Hatch
2007
Peiying Ng
2006
Cindy Yeo
2005
Kellie Steer
Shae Seymour
2004
David Heelan
2003
Alison Baird
2002
Jane Osborne
2001
Craig Wilson

National Continence and Women's Health Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Chapter) Prize

For the third year student with the highest results in the Gender Health Issues subject of Physiotherapy Practice 352.

2009
Kenny Kessler
2008
Jennifer Pederick
2007
Rachel Lynn
Nicole Steer
Katherine Feddema
Yang Gao
2006
Felicity Campbell
Cindy Yeo

2005
Malina Kelly
2004
Amanda Santaromita
Kristine Mikkelsen

2003
Catherine Mincham
2002
Olivia Moulton
Mark Ogince

2001
Kathryn Williamson

The National Private Practitioners' Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Chapter) Prize

For the fourth year physiotherapy student with the highest results in Physiotherapy Management 450

2003
Jane Osborne
Olivia Moulton

2002
Hayley Woods
Cristina Chiari
Kyla Moyle
2001
John Watson

Physiotherapy Management 451 Prize

(sponsored by Ms Sue Jones) for the group with the highest results in tender process for Physiotherapy Management 450.

2005
Faye Johnston
Janelle Cousins
Katie Phillips
Kate Hocking
2004
Fenton Doig
David Hennessy
Olivia Chiu
Adrian Spinelli
2003
Fiona Ross
Olivia Moulton
Bernadine Camarri
2001
Daniel Sivertson
Dale Scott
John Watson
David Saligari

The National Paediatric Special Group (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize

For the fourth year student who demonstrates enthusiasm for paediatric physiotherapy, innovative practice and a strong theoretical knowledge in the completion of a self-directed placement

2009
Sinead Creedon
2007
Rebecca Crawford
2005
Rachel Parker
2004
Diana Mecuri
2003
Caroline Seubert
2002
Ern-Minn Lim
Crystal Loi

Australian Physiotherapy Association Physiotherapy Business Australia (WA Chapter) Prize

For the fourth year physiotherapy student with the highest results in the management subject of Physiotherapy Practice 451.

2009
Kerryn Ryan
2008
Luke Librizzi
2007
Alicia Marriott
2006
Hollie Ferrall
2005
Kate Hocking
2004
Olivia Chiu

(for PT Mgmt 450)

Lifecare Award

For the most outstanding Honours student with the highest clinical marks.

2005
Lynne McGowan
2004
Kym Moiler
2003
Lisa Shircore
2002
Craig Wilson
2001
Andrew Briggs

The School of Physiotherapy Prize

For the best Honours presentation

2009
Ruth Chang

An evaluation of regional bone mass and body composition in elite female athletes : A Comparison of Golf and Netball Players.

2008
Peter Kenner
Nicole Steer

2007
Clare Haselgrove
Mark Chan

2006
Hollie Ferrall
Bianca Burro

2005
Melissa Giumelli
Michelle Nurzenski

2004
David Putrino
2003
Lisa Shircore
Bree Palmer
Dayna Lee
Bernadine Camarri
2002
Anna Mein
Royce Vermeulen
Craig Wilson
Ariane Aldus

Physiotherapy Research Foundation Prize

For the Honours student with the highest mark from their dissertation

2009
Ruth Chang
2008
Melissa Brady
2007
Crystal Williams
2006
Hollie Ferrall
2005
Michelle Nurzenski
2004
Kym Moiler
2003
Bernadine Camarri
2002
Anna Mein
Craig Wilson

2001
Andrew Briggs

Physiotherapists' Registration Board of WA Prize

For the most outstanding BSc (Physiotherapy) graduate

2009
Liza Hatch
2008
Fiona Anderson
2007
Alison Cargeeg
2006
Shae Seymour
2005
David Heelen
2004
Holly Breheny
2003
Lisa Shircore
2002
Craig Wilson
2001
Claire Andrewartha

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Branch) Marcus (Joe) Rosen Prize

For the graduate with the highest clinical results

2009
Ruth Chang
2008
Taryn Jackson
Erin Cecins

2007
Christine Rimmer
2006
Luke Bongiascia
2005
Paul Van Dongen
2004
Jayme Wellington
2003
Olivia Moulton
2002
Alicia Misztal
2001
James Fitzpatrick

Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health and Western Australian Country Health Service Prize

For the Entry Level Programs graduate demonstrating excellence in their rural clinical placement.

2009
Ross Field
2008
Katherine Gray
2007
Ben Mather
2006
Malina Kelly
2005
Caitlin McCamley

Therapy Focus Award

For the Entry-Level Programs student with the highest mark in paediatrics.

2009
Melanie Wade
2008
Liza Hatch
2007
Renae Barrett
2006
Renee Calder
2005
Donna Murphy
2004
Jodi Larke

The National Physiotherapists in Leadership and Management (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize

For the best student in Physiotherapy Management 553

2009
Brenna Gough
2008
Kristine Soenarjo
Kailey Payne

2007
Heidi Boterhoven
2006
Jessica Loton
2005
Craig Cheney
2004
Jane Waddy

Lifecare Award

For the first year Master of Physiotherapy student with the highest results in movement science.

2006
Gareth Adams

Lifecare Award

For the Master of Physiotherapy graduate with the highest clinical results

2009
Jeremy Wallis
Anne Dummett

2008
Jeremy Ingram
2007
Janelle Eastman
2006
Emma Di Marco
2005
Michael Sharp
2004
Tanya Hart
2003
Christopher Napier

(in 2003 the Lifecare Award was for the most outstanding final year student in the Master of Physiotherapy course)

Physiotherapists' Registration Board of WA Prize

For the most outstanding Master of Physiotherapy graduate.

2009
Cody Gilham
2008
Gareth Adams
2007
Robert Woolfenden
2006
Gia Di Marco

The National Physiotherapists in Leadership and Management (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize

For the most outstanding final year student in the Graduate Entry Master of Physiotherapy Program.

2005
Penny Brodribb
2004
Tanya Hart

Lifecare Award

For the first year Master of Physiotherapy student with the highest results in musculoskeletal science

2009
Madeleine Buck
2008
Christopher Perrey
2007
Cody Gilham
2006
Jeremy Ingram

Lifecare Award

For the first year Master of Physiotherapy student with the highest results in clinical physiology

2009
Ian McHugh
2008
Michael Callan
2007
Jessamy Raymond

Western Australian Country Health Service and the Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health Prize

to the rural physiotherapist or facility with a consistently outstanding commitment to student rural experience

2009
Robert Lane
2008
Kalgoorlie Hospital
2007
Physiotherapy Department of Geraldton Hospital
2006
The Physiotherapy Department of Albany Hospital
2005
Alison Smith

National Continence and Women's Health Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Chapter) Prize

For the top student in the Graduate Certificate Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Women's Health)

2009
Kirsten Gledich
2008
Michelle Deeble
2007
Natalie Bogoias

Mona Twomey Prize

For the best postgraduate research project

2009
Nawaf Alhabib
Michael Sharp
Andrew Symes
Influence of Postural Change on Cervico-thoracic Load Moment and Muscle Activity.

Supervisors : Associate Professor Steve Edmondston and Associate Professor Garry Allison

2008
Bronwyn Smith
Anna English
Mervyn Travers
Daniel Grimstead
Simon Pratt
The effect of concentric and eccentric exercise induced fatigue on dynamic musculotendinous stiffness in the ankle
2006
Richard Clark
Bent Ronningen
Eric Theriault
Sensory and motor responses to two different exercise protocols for training the wrist extensors of healthy subjects
2006
Svein Kristiansen
Neasa De Burca
Winnie Tung
Shoulder strength and range of motion in elite female water polo players
2005
Jannike Persson
Frank Offermann
Megan Gooding
Lars Ankarberg
Rogier Nelis
Lower lumbar spine axial rotation is reduced in end-range sagittal postures when compared to a neutral spine posture

National Continence and Women's Health Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Chapter) Prize

For the top graduating student in the Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Women's Health) Course.

2009
Natalie Bull

The Sports Medicine Australia (WA Branch) Prize

For the most outstanding student in the Master in Sports Physiotherapy

2008
Anna English
2007
Lisa McCluskey
2006
Neasa De Burca
2005
Mark Finucane
2004
Fiona Chromiak
2003
Susan Deacon
2002
Timothy Smith
2001
Andrea Stanley

Archive Book Merchants Prize

For the best Master of Manipulative Therapy student in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

2009
Zuzana Triska
2008
Jaswinder Matharu
2007
Ross Poyton
Caoimhe Harrington

2006
Tal Sznajderman
2005
Olivia O'Meara
2004
Kieran O'Sullivan
2003
Niamh Maloney
2002
Jane Freure
2001
Daniel Miller
Hilary Quirke

Sports Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) Prize

For the most outstanding student with the highest clinical result:

2008
Anna English
2007
Lisa McCluskey
2006
Neasa De Burca
2005
Mark Finucane
2004
Fiona Chromiak
2003
Jeffrey Greenfield
2002
Timothy Smith
2001
Nicholas Caputi

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) "Brian Edwards" Prize

For the Master in Manipulative Therapy student with the best clinical results

2009
Bronwyn Smith
2008
Mervyn Travers
2007
Ross Poyton
2006
Tal Sznajderman
2005
Anina Schmidt
2004
Kieren O'Sullivan
2003
Timothy Mitchell
2002
Jane Freure
2001
Hilary Quirke

The Elsevier Book Prize

For the Masters or Doctoral student publishing the best article in a Scientific Journal

2009
Dr Tim Mitchell
Biopsychosocial factors are associated with low back pain in female nursing students : A cross-sectional study.

Published in Elsevier International Journal of Nursing Studies.
Tim Mitchell, Peter O'Sullivan, Anne Smith, Angus Burnett, Leon Straker, Jenny Thornton, Cobie J Rudd.

2006
Kylie Hill
High-intensity inspiratory muscle training in COPD

Research article in European Respriatory Journal

2005
Grace P.Y. Szeto
A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work: 2) Neck and shoulder kinematics

Research article in Manual Therapy

2004
Wim Dankaerts
Reliability of EMG measurements for trunk muscles during maximal and sub-maximal voluntary isometric contractions in health controls and CLBP patients

Research article in Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

2003
Kotaro Tamari
Gender and age-related differences in axial alignment of the lower limb among healthy Japanese volunteers: comparative and correlation study

Research article in the Journal of Japanese Physical Therapy Association

2002
Christine Pickard
Is there a difference in hip joint position sense between young and older groups?

Research article in The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences

2001
Sarah Love

(in 2001 this prize was named The Butterworth Heinemann Book Prize)