Peter Malliaras

Prof Malliaras is a physiotherapist and clinical researcher. He graduated from La Trobe University Physiotherapy School in 1996 and completed his PhD in tendinopathy in 2006. His practice focuses on the management of people with lower limb tendinopathy and he has an international reputation in this area. He has published a substantial amount of related original research (>120 publications). This research has led to changes in practice via guideline development and invited narrative clinical reviews published in high-impact clinical journals. Prof Malliaras has been active in tendinopathy research for over 15 years. His research includes studies that have contributed to understanding of the mechanisms of tendon response to load and adaptation, clinical trials testing exercise and other treatments for tendinopathy, and invited commentaries and narrative reviews bridging the gap between research and practice.