Dr. Katrina Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, at the University of Queensland. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, a Masters (Coursework) and Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Sydney, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Queensland completed in 2022, with her doctoral thesis titled 'Exploring the relationship between sensory symptoms, function and participation in people with Multiple Sclerosis'. A physiotherapist with clinical specialty in managing neurological conditions and vestibular disorders, her research investigates how balance systems including the vestibular, ocular, and somatosensory modalities interact with the brain to optimise movement control, functionality, physical activity, and participation for individuals with neurological and vestibular pathologies. These include multiple sclerosis, cerebellar dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, myasthenia gravis, motor neuron disease, concussion, Meniere's disease, vestibular migraines, acoustic neuromas, and age-related vestibular dysfunction. She also explores the role of lifestyle factors such as physical activity, community integration, sleep, and wellness in influencing vestibular and neurological conditions.

Dr. Williams has produced 47 scholarly works from 2009 to 2025, including 23 journal articles, 19 conference publications, 4 book chapters, and 1 thesis. Key publications encompass 'Perspectives of older adults with hearing loss on vibrotactile neurofeedback balance training' (2025, American Journal of Audiology), 'Perspectives of people with myasthenia gravis on physical activity and experience of physical activity advice from health professionals in the Australian context: a qualitative study' (2025, Disability and Rehabilitation), 'Exploring impairments and allied health professional utilisation in people with myasthenia gravis: a cross-sectional study' (2023, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience), 'Effects of wearing textured versus smooth shoe insoles for 12 weeks on gait, foot sensation and patient-reported outcomes, in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial' (2022, Brain Impairment), 'Walking impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis: the impact of complex motor and non-motor symptoms across the disability spectrum' (2022, Australian Journal of General Practice), and 'Center-based group and home-based individual exercise programs have similar impacts on gait and balance in people with Multiple Sclerosis: a randomised trial' (2020, PM&R). She has obtained research funding from the NHMRC IDEAS Grants (2024-2027), Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (2026-2028 and 2014-2019), Sonova AG (2018-2025), and UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure (2018). Dr. Williams supervises Doctor of Philosophy students, including as principal advisor on visual rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury survivors, and associate advisor on postural stability in older adults with hearing loss. She is an affiliate of the Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research and the University of Queensland Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR), contributing to enhanced clinical assessments and interventions emphasising modifiable factors like physical activity and sleep.

Professional Email: k.williams2@uq.edu.au