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Contact Details

Phone
+64 3 479 7353
Email
stephanie.woodley@otago.ac.nz
Position
Professor and Deputy Head of Department (Teaching)
Department
Department of Anatomy
Qualifications
BPhty MSc PhD(Otago)
Research summary
Clinical and functional anatomy, anatomical sciences education
Teaching
  • Anatomy for physiotherapy and science students
  • Health professional workshops
  • Supervision of PhD, masters’ and honours research students
Memberships
  • Editor, New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
  • Grey's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Section Editor, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb (42nd and 43rd editions)
  • Council member, Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA)
  • Managing Trustee, Otago Southland Physiotherapy Trust
Clinical
Physiotherapy

Research

My research is within the field of clinical anatomy, with my main area of interest being musculoskeletal anatomy, particularly of the hip, pelvic and hamstring regions. I have a professional background in physiotherapy, and endeavour to produce applied research that is relevant to clinical practice. Much of my work is focused on exploring the morphology and function of musculoskeletal structures, using a combination of traditional (anatomical) approaches such as dissection, histology and immunohistochemistry as well as modern imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.

Publications

Rutten, K., Buckley, H., & Woodley, S. (2025). Unearthing perceptions: Health and social viewpoints during the Otago gold mining period in New Zealand. Anatomical Sciences Education, 18(2), (pp. 223). doi: 10.1002/ase.2554 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Topp, P., Flack, N., Woodley, S., & Blyth, P. (2025). Clinical anatomy of the fibularis longus and brevis muscles. Anatomical Sciences Education, 18(2), (pp. 214-215). doi: 10.1002/ase.2554 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Eshaghimoghaddam, R., Webb, A., Woodley, S., Dobes, M., & Perriman, D. (2025). Comparing size and fat infiltration as measures for detecting pathological changes in cervical flexor muscles in patients with disease/injury. Anatomical Sciences Education, 18(2), (pp. 214). doi: 10.1002/ase.2554 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hay-Smith, E. J. C., Starzec-Proserpio, M., Moller, B., Aldabe, D., Cacciari, L., Pitangui, A. C. R., … Woodley, S. J., … Weatherall, M. (2024). Comparisons of approaches to pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in women. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 12, CD009508. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009508.pub2 Journal - Research Article

Hay-Smith, J., Starzec-Proserpio, M., Moller, B., Vesentini, G., Cacciari, L., Aldabe, D., … Weatherall, M., & Woodley, S. (2024). What is the most effective pelvic floor muscle training type, dose, and delivery method for females with urinary incontinence? A Cochrane review with meta-analysis. Continence, 12, 101581. doi: 10.1016/j.cont.2024.101581 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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