Dr Venerina Johnston, PhD Grad Cert OHS BPhty(Hons)     Lecturer

	Biography

Dr Venerina Johnston is a researcher and lecturer in the Division of Physiotherapy at The University of Queensland. Her research interests are in the management of work-related musculoskeletal problems and the prevention of disability following a workplace injury. Venerina worked in the field of occupational rehabilitation for 20 years for insurers and rehabilitation providers prior to joining The University of Queensland in 2007.

Dr Venerina Johnston is a researcher and lecturer in the Division of Physiotherapy at The University of Queensland. She has qualifications in physiotherapy and occupational health and safety and has completed a post-graduate certificate in work disability prevention through the Université de Sherbrooke (Ca). Her research interests are in the management of work-related musculoskeletal problems, in particular, the neck and upper extremity and the prevention of disability following a workplace injury. Venerina has a rich background in occupational rehabilitation and injury management from the perspective of the insurer, provider and employer.

	Keywords
	Medical: Occupational Health and Safety, Medical: Musculoskeletal System, Medical: Health Promotion, Medical: Exercise, Medical: Education/Instruction (Health/Safety/Medical)