Rate My Professor Viv Chuter

Chuter's research centers on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and vascular pathology of the lower extremity, including lower extremity biomechanical function and injury management, foot function and back pain, and biomechanical and vascular function in people with diabetes. Her research expertise includes three-dimensional gait analysis, electromyography, plantar pressure analysis, musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation, and lower extremity vascular assessment, with a focus on diabetes and the high-risk foot. She has attracted competitive and industry funding for her research and supervises PhD and Honours students in these areas. Key publications include Hawke F, Chuter V, 'Chapter 4 Forefoot Entities' (2015); Chuter VH, Spink MJ, Searle A, Sadler SG, Ho A, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of foot orthotic devices for the prevention and treatment of low back pain' (2017); Toe-brachial index and toe systolic blood pressure for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (2024 Cochrane review); and numerous articles on diabetes foot complications, vascular assessment techniques, and running-related injuries (2016-2024). Chuter has served as a member of the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Qualifications and Skills Assessment Committee since 2012.