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Research Studies

Allied Health Care for the Ballarat Region

Lake Health Group prides itself on being an industry leader and practicing evidenced based allied health care. Adding weight to this statement is our involvement in a cutting edge research study on knee injuries called the SUPERKNEE Study.

Our physiotherapists are involved in the study which is evaluating the effectiveness of a world leading rehabilitation program aimed at improving outcomes after ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) reconstruction.  The SUPERKNEE Study us targeting people who are 9-36 months post knee reconstruction and are aged between 18 and 40 years of age.  It is being run by La Trobe University sports injury researchers who have received a grant from the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC).  Accepted participants are eligible for free physiotherapists and gym sessions valued at over $1000.  To be involved or find out more, please contact the research team aclstudy@latrobe.edu.au – 0484 542 695.