Rate My Professor Michelle Franklin

Michelle Franklin is affiliated with the Curtin School of Allied Health at Curtin University, located at GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia. She co-authored the scoping review 'What is the Journey to Physiotherapy Care for Women over 60 Years with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction', published in the International Urogynecology Journal in 2026. Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) impacts 20% of adult women, with prevalence increasing with age. Physiotherapy is considered first-line care and can greatly improve quality of life for those experiencing symptoms. However, few women over 60 seek professional help. The study reviews the current literature on the journey of women over 60 years with PFD to accessing physiotherapy, including if and when they are referred to physiotherapy. The research team includes Laura Murphy, Gemma Morcombe, Divya Subramaniam, Madeleine Walker, Rob Waller, Michelle Franklin, Marissa Joseph, and Amy Tinetti, all from the Curtin School of Allied Health. This contribution highlights her involvement in research on pelvic health physiotherapy pathways for older women.

Franklin's work addresses key gaps in understanding care access for PFD in aging populations, emphasizing the importance of physiotherapy as an effective intervention. The scoping review aims to map referral pathways and barriers to care, providing insights that could inform clinical practice and policy to enhance service uptake among women over 60.

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