Rate My Professor Alana Dinsdale

Alana's research focuses on the physiotherapy management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), clinical education, physiotherapy workforce issues, and knowledge translation across intra-professional, inter-professional, academic, and industry settings. She employs diverse methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, and has developed a growing national and international profile with 235 citations on Google Scholar. Key publications include 'Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis' (Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2021), 'Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis' (Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2020), 'What conservative interventions improve bite function in those with temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review' (Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2022), 'The management experiences, needs and preferences of individuals seeking care for persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders: a qualitative study' (Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2022), and 'Weighing up the benefits and challenges of hosting physiotherapy student placements in private practice: a qualitative exploration' (Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2022). As a lecturer, she coordinates courses such as PHTY2101 and contributes to student education in physiotherapy.