Mr Simon Pratt

BSc(Physio), M.Sports Physio, M.Manip. Therapy, Grad. Cert. High. Ed., Grad. Dip(Secondary), 
BEc (W.Aust), APA Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist
Lecturer

Email: simon.pratt@nd.edu.au
Phone: 08 9433 0570 (or extension 2570)

  • Teaching areas

    Current

    • PHTY211 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Lower Limb)
    • PHTY221 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Upper Limb)
    • PHTY322 Physiotherapy in Healthcare and Management Systems

    Previous

    • Edith Cowan University: PTY5101 Lower Limb and Upper Limb; PTY5105 Spine and Upper Limb; PTY5106 Sports Physiotherapy
    • Australian Physiotherapy Association Sports Physiotherapy Course Presenter

  • Research expertise and supervision

    • 2010-2011 Dysfunction in components of the kinetic chain and its relationship with lateral epicondylalgia.

    Co-Supervised a two-year research project for Master of Physiotherapy students. The project investigated whether there is a relationship between a disruption in the kinetic chain and the presence of chronic elbow pain. The kinetic chain relates to the theory of the body as a system of linked, interacting segments through which force is transferred sequentially in order to generate force or speed in a distal segment. Measures included: Hip abductor strength; single leg stance and squat; scapula positioning and scapular movement during active glenohumeral movement; grip strength measurements pre and post scapular re-alignment using a hand held dynamometer. A DASH and Demographics Questionnaires was also utilised.

    • 2011-2012 Reliability of observational analysis of the single leg squat exercise.

    Helped supervise a two-year research project for Master of Physiotherapy students. The single leg squat (SLS) test is a simple, qualitative, isoinertial test, common in the clinical setting, that can elicit indicators of hip muscle dysfunction. Clinically, the SLS is commonly applied as an assessment tool to determine if hip muscle function is impaired. Multiple studies have assessed the correlation between SLS performance and hip, knee and trunk strength, however results and testing protocols have varied. It is proposed that the SLS could boast a higher level of validity with a universal, simplified and standardised testing protocol. However, before such a protocol may be used its reliability must be assessed. This study investigated the reliability of observational analysis of asymptomatic football players performing the SLS; and if movements of the trunk and lower limb were symmetrical when the SLS test is performed on the dominant and non-dominant legs.

  • Professional affiliations

    2007 - PresentCommittee Member Sports Physiotherapy Australia- Western Australian Branch
    2010 - Present APA Titled Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
    2010 - Present Member of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association
    2008 - Present Member of the Sports Physiotherapy Association
    2005 - Present Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (Student member 2000-2001)