Patrick is a Lecturer of Physiotherapy with the College of Sport, Health & Engineering.

He is a physiotherapist, academic and clinical researcher with an interest in the prevention and management of common musculoskeletal injuries.

Patrick has research expertise in lateral ankle sprains, chronic ankle instability, and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in high-risk sports including netball. His research publications include best-practice guidelines for prevention and management of ankle sprains, negative sequalae associated with chronic ankle instability, and the biomechanical effect of external ankle supports and footwear.

Patrick has presented at prestigious national and international conferences and has been a finalist (2023 Sports Medicine Australia Conference) and awarded best paper (2022 Women in Sport Congress). Patrick has also received several industry-based grants and has strong collaborations with ASICS Oceania, Netball Australia, Orthosport Victoria Institute (OSVi), and Sport4All.

Patrick is currently the Sport Science & Physiotherapy Lead for the Melbourne University Lightning (Victorian Netball League) and Team Physiotherapist for the State Under 19 Squad (Netball Victoria). Patrick has also previously worked in other elite netball programs including the New Zealand Mens, West Coast Fever, Melbourne Vixens Academy, and Victoria Fury.

Portfolios

Areas of expertise

  • Ankle sprains
  • Chronic ankle instability
  • Best-practice guidelines
  • External ankle supports
  • Footwear
  • Lower limb biomechanics
  • Musculoskeletal modelling

Contact details

[email protected]

Teaching responsibilities

Coordination

  • Introduction to the Health Profession (Physiotherapy) (HPT1001)
  • Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals (HPT2002)
  • Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation and Community Practice (HPT4004)

Teaching

  • Biomechanics in Physiotherapy (HPT2001)
  • Advanced Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals (HPT3002)
  • Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Practice (HPT4001)
  • Integrated Practice 3 (HPT6003)

Research grants

  • Rowe, P.L. (2023). Co-development of Sport4All program logic & theory of change. Funded by Get Skilled Access ($20,000).
  • Rowe, P.L. (2023). Biomechanical effects of netball footwear at the ankle joint using musculoskeletal modeling. Funded by ASICS Oceania ($19,100).
  • Rowe, P.L. (2022). Bruce Reid Memorial Study Grant. Funded by SportsMAP ($3,000).

Publications

  • Rowe, P.L., Hinman, R.S., Bryant, A.L., & Paterson, K.L. (2023). Health-seeking behaviours, management practices, and return to play decisions after an ankle sprain in netball: an international cross-sectional survey of 1592 non-elite netballers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 26(8), 415-420.
  • Kayll, S.A., Hinman, R.S., Bryant, A.L., Bennell, K.L., Rowe, P.L., & Paterson, K.L. (2023). Do biomechanical foot-based interventions reduce patellofemoral joint loads in adults with and without patellofemoral pain or osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 57(13), 872-881.
  • Rowe, P.L., Bryant, A.L., Egerton, T., & Paterson, K. L. (2023). External Ankle Support and Ankle Biomechanics in Chronic Ankle Instability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Athletic Training, 58(7-8), 635-647.
  • Rowe, P.L., Taflan, S., & Hahne, A.J. (2022). Does the Addition of Whole-Body Vibration Training Improve Postural Stability and Lower Limb Strength During Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 32(6), 627-634.
  • Rowe, P.L., Bryant, A.L., & Paterson, K.L. (2021). Current ankle sprain prevention and management strategies of netball athletes: a scoping review of the literature and comparison with best-practice recommendations. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 13, 1-13.

Conference presentations

  • Rowe, P.L. (2023). The ‘netballer’s ankle’: An exploratory investigation into the negative sequelae associated with ankle sprains in netball. Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
  • Rowe, P.L. (2022). Health-seeking behaviours, management practices, and return to play decisions after an ankle sprain in netball: An international cross-sectional survey of 1,592 non-elite netballers. 8th International Ankle Symposium, Osaka, Japan.
  • Rowe, P.L. (2022). The influence of external ankle supports on biomechanics associated with ankle sprains in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and quantitative synthesis. 9th World Congress of Biomechanics, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Rowe, P.L. (2022). Management practices and return-to-play decisions after ankle sprains in non-elite netball: An international cross-sectional survey. 1st Women in Sport Congress, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Rowe, P.L. (2022). External ankle support effects on ankle biomechanics in chronic ankle instability: systematic review and meta-analysis. ACSM General Meeting & World Congress. San Diego, USA.

Professional memberships

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
  • Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)

Appearences in the media