Moira Smith
- moira.smith2@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2085-7522- Senior Lecturer - Physiotherapy
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Biography
Dr Moira Smith is a Senior Lecturer in physiotherapy at JCU and an Adjunct Lecturer at La Trobe University. As an experienced physiotherapist in neurological rehabilitation, Moira is passionate about the care provided to individuals with neurological conditions. Her research aims to enable individuals with neurological conditions participate in an active lifestyle for as long as possible. Moira has completed a PhD researching participation in exercise and sport for individuals with multiple sclerosis. Her ongoing research in this field is currently exploring the running capabilities of people with multiple sclerosis.
As a senior lecturer at JCU, Moira aims to inspire the physiotherapy students to develop their skills in neurorehabilitation and to provide the best service possible for patients or clients. Moira teaches neurological assessment and treatment across the second and third years of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course. In addition, Moira is the course coordinator of the suite of postgraduate rehabilitation courses at JCU, including the Master of Rehabilitation. Moira also holds a BSc (Hons) degree, a MSc in Physiotherapy and a Graduate Certificate in Education.
Teaching
Taught Modules
[MO1009] Older Persons HealthLecturer, Coordinator
2025
[PS2004] Neuroscience in PhysiotherapyCoordinator, Lecturer
2025
[PS3003] Physiotherapy 5Lecturer, Coordinator
2025
[PS4004] Advanced Topics in PhysiotherapyLecturer, Coordinator
2025
[PS5101] Clinical Expert Updates for PhysiotherapyLecturer, Coordinator
2025
[RH5201] Rehabilitation for Disability across the LifespanCoordinator, Lecturer
2025
[MO1012] Neurological ConditionsCoordinator, Lecturer
2025
Current JCU Research Students
The use of Outcome Measures of Motor Function via Telehealth; Validity, Reliability and Parent and Clinician experience
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Current Honours and External Research Students
Interprofessional Health Student Clinics in Australia and New Zealand: Delivery Models, Feasibility and Impact
PHD- 2022
Completed Honours and External Research Students
The effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on walking and balance for people with Parkinson’s disease
HONOURS
The functional effects of combined non-invasive brain stimulation and exercise for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review
HONOURS
Weekday versus weekend physical activity and patterns of activity in post-stroke rehabilitation
COURSEWORK_MASTERS
Balance oriented interventions for children with DCD and/or ADHD: A systematic review.
HONOURS
The efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training in managing erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
HONOURS
The experience and confidence among Australian physiotherapists in the management of Parkinson’s disease.
HONOURS
The effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling on muscle spasticity in individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review.
HONOURS
What are the activity levels of inpatients admitted to rehabilitation units in regional hospitals?
COURSEWORK_MASTERS
Shoulder taping for shoulder subluxation and hemiplegic shoulder pain in post-stroke patients: A systematic review
HONOURS
The presence of imposter syndrome in new graduate allied health professionals and its relationship to location of practice
COURSEWORK_MASTERS
Activities
Education
Associations
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Output
Participation in exercise and sport for individuals with minimal disability from multiple sclerosis
2021
Smith, Moira (2021) Participation in exercise and sport for individuals with minimal disability from. [Thesis] [DOI] ...
Couper, Stephanie K.; Smith, Moira (2025) 'The effects of functional electrical stimulation cycling . Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 31 (1):77-99. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Prestes Vargas, Janine; Smith, Moira; Chipchase, Lucy; Morris, Meg E. (2025) 'Impact of interprofess. Advances in Health S, . [DOI] ...
Coaching stroke survivors to persevere with practice: An observational behavioural mapping study
2024
Neibling, Bridee; Smith, Moira; Barker, Ruth N.; Hayward, Kathryn S. (2024) 'Coaching stroke survivo. CLINICAL REHABILITATI, . [DOI] ...
Neibling, Bridee; Hayward, Kathryn S.; Smith, Moira; Chapman, Paul; Barker, Ruth N. (2024) 'Persever. Disabi, 46 (...
Smith, Moira; Williams, Gavin; Jordan, Margaret; Willson, Annie; Barker, Ruth (2023) 'The feasibilit. Physiotherap, 28 (2). [ ...
Smith, Moira; Neibling, Bridee; Williams, Gavin; Birks, Melanie; Barker, Ruth (2021) 'Consumer exper. Physiotherap, 26 (4). [ ...
Garner, Jon; Smith, Moira (2021) 'Activity levels of inpatients admitted to two rehabilitation units. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 29 (3):399-407. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
de Jong, Amy U.; Smith, Moira; Callisaya, Michele L.; Schmidt, Matthew; Simpson, Dawn B. (2021) 'Sed. I,...
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Smith, Moira; Barker, Ruth; Williams, Gavin; Carr, Jennifer; Gunnarsson, Ronny (2020) 'The effect of. Physiothera, 106 :174-...
Carr, Jennifer J.; Lalara, Joyce; Lalara, Gayangwa; Smith, Moira; Quaill, Jennifer; Clough, Alan R.;...
Myers, Christopher; Smith, Moira (2019) 'Pelvic floor muscle training improves erectile dysfunction . Physiotherapy, 105 (2):235-243. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Smith, Moira; Neibling, Bridee; Williams, Gavin; Birks, Melanie; Barker, Ruth (2019) 'A qualitative . Physiotherap, 24 (3). [ ...
Kertscher, Berit; Speyer, Renée; Fong, Eric; Giorgiou, Anastasios M.; Smith, Moira (2015) 'Prevalenc. Dysphag, 30 (2...
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Myers, C.; Smith, M. (2022) 'Overflow effect of high intensity exercise in the treatment of urinary Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal, 28 (1) :9-14. [DOI] ...
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Smith, Moira; Williams, Gavin; Barker, Ruth (2020) 'Finding the right balance with participation in BMJ Open, 10 (3) :e035378-e035378. [DOI] ...
Sitting time and patterns of activity in post-stroke rehabilitation: week versus weekend activity
2019
de Jong, Amy; Smith, Moira; Schmidt, Matthew; Callisaya, Michelle; Simpson, Dawn (2019) 'Sitting tim Internatio, 14 (1) :...
Garner, J.; Smith, M.; Gordon, S. (2016) 'A systematic review of the treatment for hemiplegic should International Journal of Stroke, 11 (1) :11-11. [DOI] ...
Smith, M.; van Wijck, F. (2015) 'The effectiveness of balance re-education classes on balance impair Physiotherapy, 101 (Supplement 1) . [DOI] ...
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
What are the activity levels of patients admitted to rehabilitation units in regional hospitals?
2019
Garner, J.; Smith, M. (2019) Transform 2019: Physiotherapy Conference What are the activity levels Adelaide, SA, Australia, . ...
Smith, Moira; Neibling, Bridee; Williams, Gavin; Birks, Melanie; Barker, Ruth (2018) AOCPRM 2018: 6t...