Prof Wayne Hing
Professor
Level 5, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, 2 Promethean Way, Robina QLD 4226
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Professional biography
Dr Wayne Hing has enjoyed a distinguished career in the field Musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He has a PhD in Anatomy, as well as a Master of Science in Physiology (both from the University of Auckland) along with postgraduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy and acupuncture.
Following holding an academic position at Auckland University of Technology and UNITEC, Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr Hing as their new Professor in Physiotherapy and also Head of the physiotherapy program as of May 2012. Since 1994, Dr Wayne Hing has been a leading consultant, advisor and reviewer for various committees, boards and working parties related to New Zealand physiotherapy such as the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (NZMPA), Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP), Hockey New Zealand and the Health and Disabilities Commission.
In terms of research, Dr Hing has received funding for over 40 projects including a major grant of $237,000 for a three-year study into the diagnostic accuracy of a clinical examination in determining the source of shoulder pain from the Health Research Council of New Zealand for one of his PhD students. The results from his research have been published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals and he is regularly invited to deliver conference presentations at national and international symposiums.
Research interests
I have enjoyed a distinguished career in the field of Physiotherapy. I have a PhD in Anatomy, as well as a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology along with postgraduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Manipulative/Musculoskeletal Therapy and also in Acupuncture
I held a previous academic position at AUT University in Auckland New Zealand for nearly 20 years from 1994 to 2011. Since May 2012 I have been a Professor in Physiotherapy and was also the Head of the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at Bond University from 2012 to 2024.
For the past 30 years I have been a leading consultant, advisor and reviewer for a number of committees, boards and working parties related to New Zealand physiotherapy such as the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (NZMPA), Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP), Hockey New Zealand and the Health and Disabilities Commission. I am a recently appointed (2024) member of the Australian Physiotherapy Board and am also an Accreditation Panel member for the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
I have published over 200 peer reviewed research outputs and written several books and book chapters. To date I have supervised over 100 higher degreee research students to completion. I am regularly invited to deliver conference presentations at national and international symposiums and conferences.
Teaching expertise
Dr Wayne Hing has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervised research at both a masters and PhD level as well as marked theses from Australian & New Zealand universities.
Professional admissions
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Sports Medicine New Zealand
- NZ Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (life-member)
- NZ Society of Physiotherapists
- New Zealand College of Physiotherapy (life-member)
- NZ Sports and Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Association
Professional appointments
- National Medical Co-ordinator for Hockey New Zealand
- New Zealand Hockey - Team Physiotherapist
- KINGS Professional Football Team - Team Physiotherapist
- All Black Rugby Team - Medical Advisory Panel
- New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Team - Team Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- Anatomy , PhD, The University of Auckland, Award Date: 23 Sep 2004
Fields of Research
- Allied health and rehabilitation science