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 Musculoskeletal physiotherapy. I have 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
I held previous academic positions at both Auckland University of Technology and UNITEC. Since May 2012 I have been a Professor in Physiotherapy and Head of the Physiotherapy program at Bond University.
Since 1994, I have 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.
I have also published over 120 peer reviewed journal articles and written 2 books and several book chapters. To date i have supervised over 70 higher degreee research students to completion.
In terms of research, I have received funding for over 60 projects. I am regularly invited to deliver conference presentations at national and international symposiums.
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