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Catherine Dean

Catherine Dean PhD, BAppSc, MA

Psychotherapy
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Catherine Dean is a researcher and educator in neurological physiotherapy. In May 2011 she joined Macquarie University as the inaugural Director and Head of the Physiotherapy Program.

Previously Professor Dean had worked as an academic with teaching, administrative and research responsibilities at the University of Sydney since 1991. Her research interests are developing and testing of rehabilitation strategies to increase activity and participation after stroke, translating evidence into practice and clinical education.

She has over 60 publications, two with over 200 citations and over $3.5 million in grants for research and education. Professor Catherine Dean’s research has changed physiotherapy practice in stroke rehabilitation. It has expanded both the theoretical and evidence bases for stroke rehabilitation. Her doctoral work challenged the long held view of the importance of trunk rehabilitation in improving sitting balance after stroke.
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