Prof Mark Hancock

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Prof Mark Hancock

Professor of Physiotherapy, Macquarie University

Mark Hancock is a Professor of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Macquarie University. He has over 20 years of clinical experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist working in a primary care setting. Mark now works primarily as an academic/researcher. His research focuses on the diagnosis and management of back pain. Mark completed his PhD at the University of Sydney in 2007. He has published over 200 peer reviewed papers and received over $11 million in funding to support his research. He has published in leading medical journals (e.g. NEJM, Lancet and BMJ and discipline specific journals (e.g. Spine and Journal of Physiotherapy). His work has been accompanied by editorials and received wide media attention. Professor Hancock is a member of the associate editorial board for the Cochrane Back Review Group and Journal of Physiotherapy board member.

Walking can prevent low back pain, a new study shows

The recurrent nature of low back pain is a major contributor to the enormous burden low back pain places on individuals and the health-care system. Here's how walking can prevent the burden...

Walking can prevent low back pain, a new study shows

The recurrent nature of low back pain is a major contributor to the enormous burden low back pain places on individuals and the health-care system. Here's how walking can prevent the burden...

By Dr Tash Pocovi, A/Prof Petra Graham, Prof Mark Hancock, Prof Simon French, Prof Christine Lin