James Debenham
Research and Rehabilitation Director
Physiotherapy Department
Star Physio
Australia
Biography
James has a Master’s in Manual Therapy has completed a PhD investigating the biomechanics of the lower limb and the internationally acclaimed spring theory. His research has focussed on tendon issues in the lower limb including achilles tendinopathy and the role of chronic pain in long-standing sports injuries. James has worked with a number of elite sporting clubs and organisations In Australia and the UK. He has presented his research internationally at the World Tendon Congress and is highly sought after for his knowledge in this area. When he is not working at Star Physio, he is a senior lecturer at the University of Notre Dame School of Physiotherapy and is heavily involved in research. He is also one of the best triathletes in WA, competing in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii in 2014 and currently training for the Kona 2017. His education and experience give James unique expertise in the treatment of complex and long-standing sports injuries, especially in endurance athletes, and his ability to accurately diagnose and identify causes of injury in running athletes is second to none.
Research Interest
His research has focussed on tendon issues in the lower limb including achilles tendinopathy and the role of chronic pain in long-standing sports injuries
