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Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine

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Who are we?

The Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM) was established in October 2000 as multidisciplinary centre within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, administered through the Department of Physiotherapy. 

We combine high calibre researchers with experienced clinicians from a range of disciplines including physiotherapy, medicine, science, exercise science and podiatry. We also have a number of internationally recognised clinical associates and rsearch collaborators.

What we do?

hThe Centre's activities fall under three main areas:

Research - including post doctoral training

Engagement - ensuring research has an impact in the general and professional communities

Education - research higher degree supervsion and teaching within the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula

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Knowledge Translation Network



CHESM has established a network from around the world in order to

Share research findings

Provide opportunities to volunteer/participate in studies for the general public and clinicians

Invite you to collaborate with us on our research activities

Provide you with patient and clinician resources that are developed by CHESM as a result of our studies

We are excited to have >4,000 clinicians and >7,000 people from over 98 different countries involved in the network already!

Joining is free of charge and we will intermittently email you to share and update you with opportunities.

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