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Dr Larissa Sattler is an experienced orthopaedic physiotherapist and researcher, currently in the role of Assistant Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Clinical Education at Bond University.
During her time as a senior orthopaedic physiotherapist at Pindara Private Hospital on the Gold Coast, Larissa completed a PhD in the field of total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation. Her research has been presented nationally and internationally and she is a member of the Queensland Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Network, ANZMUSC Clinical Trial Group and the Australian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Group, where she holds the position of State Chair for 2025-2027.
Currently, Larissa is leading a randomised controlled trial with the Orthopaedic Department at Robina Hospital investigating optimal physiotherapy pathways for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, which is funded by a Gold Coast Health Collaborative Grant Scheme award.
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Projects
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Arthroscopic debridement for arthrofibrosis following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A retrospective case-control study
Sattler, L. (Project Roles), Vertullo, C. (Associate Investigator) & Castro, M. (Associate Investigator)
3/03/25 → …
Project: Research
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Prevalence and screening of orthostatic hypotension in older adults presenting to the emergency department: A systematic review
Sattler, L., Castro, M., Ellem, R., Gough, S., Sweeny, A., Senyard, T., Kuilboer, A. & Alsaba, N., 4 Dec 2026, In: International Emergency Nursing. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Association of anxiety and depression history with Arthrofibrosis following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Sattler, L., Castro, M., Hing, W. A. & Vertullo, C., 24 Oct 2025, p. 604-605. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Research › peer-review
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Does the Addition of a Lateral Extra-Articular Procedure to a Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Result in Superior Functional and Clinical Outcomes. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Kan, A., English, T., Penny, A., Franc-Smith, J., Tudor, F. & Sattler, L., Sept 2025, In: American Journal of Sports Medicine. 53, 11, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Enhanced recovery pathways improve early outcomes and reduce length of stay in primary hip and knee arthroplasty: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Sattler, L., Puze, E., Sands, K. & Talbot, W., May 2025, In: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing. 57, p. 1-9 9 p., 101186.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Enhanced recovery pathways reduce length of stay and improve outcomes in hip and knee arthroplasty
Sattler, L., Puze, E., Sands, K. & Talbot, W., 24 Oct 2025, p. 378-379. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference 2025
Sattler, L. (Member of programme committee)
2025 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Jialiang Ou - Evidence Based Practice Part 1 PHTY72-419 & Evidence Based Practice Part 2 PHTY72-423
Sattler, L. (Supervisor)
Jul 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Jason Parreira - Evidence Based Practice Part 1 PHTY72-419 & Evidence Based Practice Part 2 PHTY72-423
Sattler, L. (Supervisor)
Jul 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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GCHHS Allied Health Research Networking Event
Sattler, L. (Participant)
24 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Bridging Research and Clinical Practice: The KAPPA Knee Arthroplasty Physiotherapy Trial
Sattler, L. (Speaker)
20 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Five facts about enhanced recovery after joint replacement
3/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Integrating research into clinical practice: An introduction to conducting a rapid literature search to answer a clinical question
20/12/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Device expected to speed up knee surgery recovery times
22/04/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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Rehabilitation After Total Knee Replacement: An Evidence-Based Approach.
Sattler, L. (Author), Hing, W. (Supervisor), Schram, B. (Supervisor) & Vertullo, C. (Supervisor), 3 Feb 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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