Shane Scott

PhD Candidate
BSc (Physiotherapy), Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)

Email: shane.scott@nd.edu.au

  • Biography

    Shane Scott is a physiotherapist and PhD candidate within the Institute for Health Research at The University of Notre Dame Australia, with over 17 years of clinical experience. His doctoral research focuses on recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, with particular interests in neuromuscular function, muscle strength, rehabilitation and return to sport. His research includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses, clinical studies investigating factors associated with recovery following ACL reconstruction, and the psychometric evaluation of patient-reported outcome measures. His clinical experience informs his research, with a focus on addressing clinically relevant questions and translating research findings into practice.

  • Research expertise and supervision

    Anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction, neuromuscular recovery, muscle strength, rehabilitation and return to sport, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, patient-reported outcome measures and psychometric evaluation.

  • Journal articles and proceedings

    1. Scott SC, Kadlec D, Hince D, Hill KG, Rio E, Vallence A-M, White, GH, Murphy MC. Deficits in quadriceps voluntary activation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction do not improve over time despite increases in quadriceps strength: A systematic review with meta-regression analyses of temporal trends. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 2026:101160.
    2. Fleagle TR, Castillo EG, Amerian Z, Sancho I, Heredia Rizo AM, Maragano-Campisto N, Ceniza-Bordallo G, Ruffino D, Danielson JF, Scott SC, Rio EK, Murphy MC, Chimenti RL. Cross cultural adaptation of the TENDINopathy severity assessment - Achilles (TENDINS-A) for Spanish speaking populations. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2026;85:103625.
    3. Hill KG, Kadlec D, Vallence A-M, Green B, Scott SC, Sylvester C, White G, Murphy MC. Lower limb descending drive is impaired following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review with between-group and longitudinal meta-analyses. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. In Press.

  • Conference papers

    1. Scott SC, Kadlec D, Hince D, Hill KG, Rio E, Vallence A-M, White, GH, Murphy MC. Deficits in quadriceps voluntary activation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction do not improve over time despite increases in quadriceps strength: A systematic review with meta-regression analyses of temporal trends.Sports Medicine Australia & ACSEP Scientific. Conference. 2026

  • Professional affiliations

    • Registered Physiotherapist (AHPRA)