User:Saliu Balogun
About Me[edit | edit source]
Saliu Balogun is a Physiotherapist and a Research Fellow in musculoskeletal health and diseases at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Australia. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Lagos, Nigeria; a master's in Gerontology at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom and a PhD in medical research at the University of Tasmania, Australia. His PhD examines the risk factors for and the impact of sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and quality with ageing) on falls, fractures, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis.
Saliu's research is dedicated to reducing the burden of musculoskeletal disorders among the growing population of older people. He is currently working with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals and researchers to identify strategies to increase referral rates of people with osteoarthritis to exercise therapy in Tasmania, Australia. Saliu enjoys mentoring clinicians interested in combining research with their clinical practice.
Education[edit | edit source]
PhD, University of Tasmania, Australia
MSc, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Professional Affiliations
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Member - Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria (MRTB)
Member - Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research
Member - Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society
Professional Appointments
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Associate Editor - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Publications
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I have published >30 papers in peer-reviewed journals. Click here for a detailed list of my publications.
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Where you can find me
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Learn more about my research at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research
