| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Kovanur, Sampath., Smith, T., Belcher, S., Farrell, G., Fryer, G., Vaughan, B., & Moran, R. (240101). Diagnosing and treating upper back pain: insights from New Zealand s manipulative physiotherapists and osteopaths. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, |
| 2023 | Sundberg, T., Leach, M. J., Lilje, S., Thomson, O. P., Fryer, G., Palmgren, P. J., Adams, J., & Skillgate, E. (231201). Attitudes, skills and implementation of evidence-based practice: a national cross-sectional survey of licensed naprapaths in Sweden. Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 31(1), |
| 2023 |
Leach, M. J., Climstein, M., Fryer, G., Kumar, S., & Agnew, T. (230601). Mapping guideline-informed care for chronic non-specific low back pain with the biopsychosocial approach: A rapid review. Pain Practice, 23(5), (543-552). doi: 10.1111/papr.13214 |
| 2022 | Fleischmann, M., & Fryer, G. (220901). The utilisation and attitudes to patient reported outcome measures by Australian osteopaths: A cross sectional study. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 45 (55-63). |
| 2022 | Leach, M. J., Climstein, M., Fryer, G., Ziaian, T., Lauche, R., Kumar, S., & Agnew, T. (220801). Developing a needs-based integrative service delivery model to deliver best practice care for chronic nonspecific low back pain. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 53 |
| 2022 | Franke, H., Franke, J. D., & Fryer, G. (220701). Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment for pediatric conditions: A systematic review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 31 (113-133). |
| 2021 | Fryer, G., Fleischmann, M., & Vaughan, B. (211201). Use of muscle energy technique amongst a nationally representative sample of Australian osteopaths. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 42 (29-33). |
| 2021 | Leach, M. J., Palmgren, P. J., Thomson, O. P., Fryer, G., Eklund, A., Lilje, S., Adams, J., Skillgate, E., & Sundberg, T. (211201). Skills, attitudes and uptake of evidence-based practice: a cross-sectional study of chiropractors in the Swedish Chiropractic Association. Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 29(1), |
| 2020 | Leach, M. J., Shaw, R., Austin, P., Fryer, G., Thomson, O. P., Adams, J., Skillgate, E., & Sundberg, T. (201201). Attitudes, skills, and use of evidence-based practice: A cross-sectional survey of Swedish osteopaths. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 38 (41-49). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Effectiveness of manual therapy for pain
- Neurobiological mechanisms of osteopathic manipulative therapy
- Use of manipulative techniques by the osteopathic profession
- Evidence-based practice in osteopathy
- Electrophysiological measures
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Gary Fryer
Dr Gary Fryer is an Associate Professor and Course Chair in Osteopathic Medicine at Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
Gary completed his osteopathic training in 1991 and practiced osteopathy in Melbourne, Brisbane, and currently in rural Victoria.
He has been extensively involved in osteopathic education and research, having taught osteopathic principles, technique, and research methods at Victoria University since 1997.
Gary's research interests have been diverse and include the reliability of palpation, the use of osteopathic techniques by the international profession, the biomechanical effects of spinal manipulation, and the neurophysiological mechanisms of manipulative treatment. He has been an advocate of an evidence-informed approach to teaching and practicing osteopathy.
After completing his PhD in 2007, Gary moved to Kirksville, Missouri, for a two-year period where he conducted research with the A.T. Still Research Institute and taught osteopathic manipulative medicine at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He has authored over 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals, many book chapters, and has been an invited speaker at osteopathic conferences in Australia, the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Brazil.
Qualifications
- PhD, Victoria University, Australia, 2007
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy), Phillip Institute of Technology, Australia, 1990
- Diploma of Naturopathy, New South Wales College of Natural Therapies, Australia, 1985
Key publications
Gary has over 95 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Gary's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Fryer, G. (230610). MET: Efficacy and Research In Chaitow, S. ;. (Ed.) (5) (pp. 75-97). Great Britain: Elsevier. |
Journal article (showing 9 of 82)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2012
|
Capabilities for Experienced Osteopathic Practice, and variation of agreement 18/9/2015.
From: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Other investigators: Aspr Patrick Mclaughlin, Mr Brett Vaughan
For period: 2012-2015
|
$37,320 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Teaching responsibilities:
Clinical Skills (Osteopathy)
Evidence-based practice for Osteopathy
Osteopathic Science
Research Project 1
Coordination:
Course Chair - HBSO Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
Course Chair - HMHO Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 - Present |
Associate Professor
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 |
Senior Lecturer in Osteopathy
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 |
Research Associate Professor
|
A. T. Still Research Institute |
| Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 |
Adjunct Assistant Professor
|
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO, USA |
| Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 |
Senior Lecturer in Osteopathy
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 1997 - Jan 2005 |
Lecturer in Osteopathy
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2011 -
Present
|
Associate Professor
Victoria University |
| Jan 2009 -
Jan 2011
|
Senior Lecturer in Osteopathy
Victoria University |
| Jan 2007 -
Jan 2009
|
Research Associate Professor
A. T. Still Research Institute |
| Jan 2007 -
Jan 2009
|
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO, USA |
| Jan 2005 -
Jan 2007
|
Senior Lecturer in Osteopathy
Victoria University |
| Jan 1997 -
Jan 2005
|
Lecturer in Osteopathy
Victoria University |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 - Sep 2019 |
Editorial Committee Member
|
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Jan 2005 - Sep 2019 |
International Advisory Board Member
|
Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2017 - Sep 2019 |
Editorial Committee Member
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Jan 2005 - Sep 2019 |
International Advisory Board Member
Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2010 |
Teaching Excellence Award - Osteopathy Team - Faculty of Health, Engineering & Science, Victoria University |
| 2010 |
Best Research Poster Award - International Conference for the Advancement of Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), 8th International ICOM, Milan, Italy |
| 2006 |
Best Established Researcher Award - 6th International Conference for the Advancement of Osteopathic Research, London, UK |
| 2005 |
AOA Research Award - Australian Osteopathic Association |
| 2004 |
Best Established Researcher Award - International Conference for the Advancement of Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), 5th International LECOM, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
Keynote and invited speeches
| Year | Title/Description |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
New models for osteopathic education UCO Education Conference, University College of Osteopathy, London, UK |
| 2017 |
Evidence-informed osteopathic treatment of neck pain and headaches Asia-Pacific Conference of Osteopathic Medicine, Seoul, South Korea |
| 2017 |
Osteopathic approaches across the lifespan: Muscle Energy Technique - Traditional approach and variations Emirates Osteopathic Conference, Dubai, U.A.E. |
| 2016 |
Integrating osteopathic techniques based on biopsychosocial mechanisms International Symposium on Advances in Osteopathic Research, Verband der Osteopathen Deutschland (VOD) Kongress, Bad Nauheim, Germany |
| 2015 |
Somatic dysfunction – can neurological models explain the palpable clinical findings? Forum on Manual Medicine (conference), Stockholm, Sweden |
| 2015 |
Integrating osteopathic techniques based on physiological and psychosocial mechanisms Osteopaths New Zealand Conference, Wellington, N.Z. |
| 2015 |
Somatic dysfunction: Can neurological models explain the palpable clinical findings. Manual therapy, electromyography, and motor neuron excitability Forum on Manual Medicine Conference, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 2014 |
Spinal manipulation & the evidence – crunching the numbers on effectiveness & therapeutic mechanisms 10th International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| 2013 |
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Motor Neuron Excitability Seventh International Symposium on Advances in Osteopathic Research, International Congress of Osteopathic Medicine. Bamberg, Germany |
| 2012 |
Research and clinical teaching in osteopathic programmes: a question of balance? Teaching Research Open Forum 2012, Osteopathic European Academic Network (OsEAN), Paris, France |
| 2010 |
The role of physiological measurement in osteopathic research International Conference for the Advancement of Osteopathic Research (ICAOR), 8th International ICOM, Milan, Italy |
| 2008 |
The Art & Science of 21st Century Osteopathy Akademie fur Osteopathie Kongress 2008, Schlangenbad, Germany |
Professional memberships
- Professional member, Osteopathy Australia
