@KayllSam

Osteopath | PhD Candidate @CHESM_unimelb | Interested in biomechanics 🏃‍♂️ and musculoskeletal pain🦵

 Melbourne
Joined April 2019
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🚨New paper: the long-term consequences of the 'netballer's ankle' In 1,872 netballers: 🧒54% first sprained their ankle before age 15 🦵89% persistent symptoms 🔁66% recurrent sprains ⚠️75% perceived instability Prevention must start in junior netball ➡️doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2026.…
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📢Just published in @JAMAInternalMed An online unsupervised Tai Chi intervention was more effective in improving pain during walking and physical function at 12-weeks than in online education control for people with chronic knee pain. Full article: lnkd.in/gkHnQpWa
Prof Rana Hinman@HinmanRana27 Oct 2025
Congratulations @Julia_ZhuShiyi on your RCT publication! Latest from @CHESM_unimelb Tai Chi Intervention for Knee Pain and Function in People With Knee Osteoarthritis jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…

Tai Chi Intervention for Knee Pain and Function in People With Knee Osteoarthritis

This randomized clinical trial evaluates an unsupervised multimodal online tai chi intervention for decreased knee pain and improved function in people with knee osteoarthritis.

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How do people with osteoarthritis feel about online Tai Chi? Check out this lastest qualitative study in ACR OR acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… ---- Access free online "My Joint Tai Chi" here: myjoint-taichi.org The overarching RCT: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam… @CHESM_unimelb
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RCT: A 12-week unsupervised online tai chi program improved knee pain and physical function in adults with osteoarthritis compared to online educational information alone. ja.ma/4qGtAv8
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⚠️ How much running is too much? 🤷‍♂️ NEW #OriginalResearch identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study 📄 🏃‍♀️ #OpenAccess ➡️ bit.ly/4nzQ4ME
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Join us for a one-day symposium in Melbourne designed for professionals helping triathletes reach peak performance. Experts in endurance sports will cover key topics including injury prevention, tendon rehab, nutrition, and more. 👉 Register now: zurl.co/9Cy53
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Are you a podiatrist that manages kneecap pain (i.e. patellofemoral pain)? 🔍 Researchers at @CHESM_unimelb want to hear about your footwear beliefs in a short, 10 question survey. Eligible participants will go into the draw to win a $50 gift voucher. redcap.link/ra0swm5w
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Join Dr Megan Ross next week for an insightful webinar focused on fostering safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ individuals in allied health settings. Facilitated by Dr Louise Bibby, Vice Chair of the SMA VIC State Council. 👉 Don't miss out: zurl.co/QUDt
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Just out in @JMIR_Aging !🆕@CHESM_unimelb How to develop an online unsupervised Tai Chi program for hip/knee #OA ? Check out our mixed-methods study doi.org/10.2196/55322 🔹 Co-developed with experts🧑‍💼 🔹 Fully asynchronous via pre-recorded videos📺 🔹 Now in RCT testing🧑‍💻

Development of a 12-Week Unsupervised Online Tai Chi Program for People With Hip and Knee Osteoar...

Background: Osteoarthritis is a leading contributor to global disability. While evidence supports the effectiveness of Tai Chi in improving symptoms for people with hip/knee osteoarthritis, access to...

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Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead theconversation.com/do-you-h… via @ConversationEDU

Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead

Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines. Here’s how.

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Which portion of physiotherapy treatments' effect is attributable to contextual effects in people with musculoskeletal pain?: A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials | Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.…

Which Portion of Physiotherapy Treatments’ Effect Is Not Attributable to the Specific Effects in...

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to quantify the proportion not attributable to the specific effects (PCE) of physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal pain. DESIGN: Intervention systematic review with...

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ANKLE HEALTH IN FEMALE SPORT We are recruiting female athletes (18+) participating in netball, basketball, volleyball or soccer to complete a survey. Link below: stratheng.eu.qualtrics.com/j… #ankle #anklesprain #chronicankleinstability #netball #basketball #volleyball #soccer
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When should we treat knee #osteoarthritis and with which treatments? Linked Comment by Travis Haber (@haber_travis) & Michelle Hall (@halm_michelle) thelancet.com/journals/lanrh…
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Replying to @apaphysio
@apaphysio released series of podcasts from Ignite conference. See my chat with @zadro_josh and @Yanfei_Xie below 👇 Other conversations worth checking out!! @CHESM_unimelb Words matter: unravelling the impact of labels on pain perception australian.physio/home/podca…
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Join physiotherapist, Jack March, for an online event discussing rheumatology conditions that masquerade in sports, who they might affect and how to recognise them. Facilitated by SMA VIC State Council member, Sam Kayll. Only a week to go. 👉 Register: zurl.co/ZtNP
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Congratulations to @KayllSam, among the recipients of the Dean's Awards for Excellence announced today!! 🤩 Read about Sam's research and award 👇 healthsciences.unimelb.edu.a…
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"Null fields" can serve as negative controls for science. Using homeopathy as an example, we found avg ES v placebo of g=0.36 SD, providing an empirical estimate of bias. By predoc Matthew Sigurdson. An exemplar of clear & concise writing! @StanfordEpiNews bit.ly/3xKS102
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Does taping & bracing alter the mechanics of an unstable ankle during sports-related tasks? Our systematic review & meta-analyses is now available in the latest issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Full text: tinyurl.com/yc3kukcp #taping #bracing #ankle #biomechanics
Journal of Athletic Training@JAT_NATA13 Oct 2023
New Article - Patrick L. Rowe, MPhysioPrac and colleagues determine whether external ankle supports influence ankle biomechanics in participants with chronic ankle instability (CAI) during sport-related tasks. Article: tinyurl.com/yc3kukcp
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Read our comprehensive review of knee pain including #osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain, and meniscal tears published today in @JAMA_current @agculvenor @ProfDavidHunter jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…

Review of Evaluation and Treatment of Knee Pain

This review summarizes current evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain, and meniscal tears.

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Diagnostic labels and explanations impact beliefs about hip pain 🩻Avoid terms degeneration, wear and tear, and bone on bone when diagnosing hip pain Link: jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.… Massive thanks to my PhD supervisors and collaborators😀 @CHESM_unimelb See infographic below👇
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