Position 
Lecturer 

Qualifications
PhD (physiotherapy) 2003
BAppSc(physiotherapy) 1988

Recent Publications

Book Chapters

1. (invited) Kenny DT & Ackermann BJ (in press). Anxiety in public performance, stress and health issues for musicians. In Susan Hallam, Ian Cross, Michael Thaut (Eds). Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press (Accepted June 2007).
2. (invited) Ackermann, B (in press) Therapeutic management of the injured musician. In Sataloff, R.T., Brandfonbrener, A.G., and Lederman, R. (Eds) Performing Arts Medicine 3rd Ed. Singular Publishing (Accepted February 2008)

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Kolodziej I, Ackermann BJ, and Adams RD. Discrimination of cello string height: musicianship and sex. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2007;104: 510-518.
2. Ahn-Kim YH, Chesky KS, Ackermann B, Likar A, Kadel N, and Stasney CR . The updated PAMA website: redesigning a webpage through communication within an organization. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2006;21(3): 145-149.
3. Ackermann B, Adams R Finger movement discrimination in focal hand dystonia: Case study of a cellist. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2005;20(2): 77-81.
4. Ackermann B, Adams R.  Inter-observer reliability of general practice physiotherapists in rating aspects of the movement patterns of skilled violinists. Medical Problems of Performing Artists(2004);19(1): 3-11.
5. Ackermann B, Adams R . Perceptions of causes of performance-related injuries by music health experts and injured violinists. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2004;99: 669-678.
6. Ackermann B, Adams R. Physical characteristics and pain patterns of skilled violinists. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2003;18(2): 65-71.
7. Ackermann B, Adams R, Marshall E Strength or endurance training for undergraduate music majors at a university? Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2002;17(1): 33-41.
8. Ackermann B. Managing the musculoskeletal health of musicians on tour. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2002;17(2):63-67.
9. Ackermann B, Adams R, Marshall E. The effect of scapula taping on electromyographic activity and musical performance in professional violinists. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 2002;48: 197-204.

Grants and fellowships

• 2009-2013    ARC linkage grant - $734,042.
  Project title: Sound practice:supporting sustainable careers in orchestral musicians through occupational health and safety initiatives.

• 2009-2011 Dr S Wijsman (UWA) and Dr B Ackermann
  Australia Learning and Teaching Council grant $220,000 awarded for “A musicians’ health curriculum initiative”

• 2007    Ian Potter Foundation Travel award to attend Performing Arts Medicine Symposium in June 2007.
  
  
• 2002   Winston Churchill Fellowship recipient. $25,000 award for travel internationally to spend time with health professionals researching and treating injuries in performing artists, as well as evaluating methods of introducing health practices into music education.
  
  
• 2000 -2003  University of Sydney post-graduate award (UPA)

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