Sharon Kilbreath
Professor
physiotherapy
The University of Sydney
Australia
Biography
Professor Sharon Kilbreath received her physiotherapy undergraduate and master's degrees in Canada, whilst her Ph.D. degree in neurophysiology was conferred from the University of New South Wales, Australia. She is a Professor in Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney.
Research Interest
Professor Kilbreath's research focuses on issues arising from treatment for breast cancer. Her research spans both laboratory-based and clinical research. Laboratory-based research has been undertaken to identify issues related to fatigue following chemotherapy, whereas her clinical research is directed at rehabilitation of patients' impairments and disabilities resulting from treatment of breast cancer. She leads a team of researchers and postdoctoral students in projects that aim firstly to prevent physical morbidities from occurring as result from treatment of breast cancer and secondly to diagnose and treat lymphoedema, one of the major complications of treatment. Professor Kilbreath is also the convenor for theRehabilitation and Clinical Sciences Sciences Research Group.
Publications
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Bioimpedance spectroscopy does have a valid and evidence-based role in detection and monitoring of lymphoedema.
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Establishing the basis for mechanobiology-based physical therapy protocols to potentiate cellular healing and tissue regeneration.
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Exercise for improving bone health in women treated for stages I-III breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analyses.
