Dr. Luke Heales
BHSc (Physiotherapy), GradCertTEd, PhDSenior Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy & Postgraduate Research Coordinator
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Dr Luke Heales is a Senior Lecturer in musculoskeletal physiotherapy & and one of the Postgraduate Research Coordinators for the School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, at Central Queensland University. Dr. Heales is also an active researcher specialising in injury and rehabilitation, predominantly of the upper limb. Dr. Heales holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology (Valedictorian), a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Queensland (Dean’s Award), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Education from Central Queensland University. Dr. Heales has over 10 years of clinical and tertiary level teaching experience in undergraduate and post-graduate physiotherapy courses. He has expertise in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injury and teaches into specialty areas, including persistent tendon pain and workplace occupational rehabilitation. Dr. Heales does consultancy work improving the research knowledge of clinical employees within hospital settings and has experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Dr. Heales has received over $500,000 in competitive funding from both research and teaching perspectives. He is currently supervising 4 research higher degree students.
Universities Studied At
Auckland University of Technology
University of Queensland
Central Queensland University
Universities Worked At
University of Queensland
Awards
· Australian Awards for University Teaching (2021)
· CQUniversity Vice Chancellors Award (Tier 2) for exemplary teaching practice (2020)
· CQUniversity Vice Chancellors Award (Tier 1) for exemplary teaching practice (2019)
· Student Voice Awards Commendation, Central Queensland University (2019)
· Student Voice Awards Commendation, Central Queensland University (2018)
· Student Voice Awards Commendation, Central Queensland University (2017) x 2
· Student Voice Awards Commendation, Central Queensland University (2016)
· Central Queensland University New Staff Research Grant 2016 ($14,979)
· Sports Medicine Australia Foundation Grant 2015 ($2,000)
· Deans Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree, The University of Queensland (2015)
· Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship 2012-2015 ($73,773)
· Wildcard Finalist 3 Minute Thesis Competition, The University of Queensland 2015
· Runner up 3 Minute Thesis Competition, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, 2015 ($100)
· People’s Choice Award 3 Minute Thesis Competition Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, 2015 ($100)
· People’s Choice Award 3 Minute Thesis Competition, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland (2015) (~$20)
· 2nd Place – Best Presentation – Sports Medicine Australia Qld Conference 2014
· Best Physiotherapy Presentation School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Postgraduate Research Conference, The University of Queensland 2014 ($100)
· Summer Research Scholarship, Auckland University of Technology 2010-2011 ($4,000 in 2010 and $5,000 in 2011)
· M. L. Roberts Award – Best Research Project (physio), Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand 2011 ($1,000)
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
