Geoffrey Alexander Harding OAM (born 1950), most often known as Geoff Harding, is a Brisbane-based medical practitioner and a recognized leader within the field of musculoskeletal medicine.[1]
Education[edit]
Harding was educated at Padua College (Brisbane),[2] and subsequently studied medicine at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree in 1982.[3] He undertook short courses in musculoskeletal medicine at the Hôtel-Dieu de Paris with Professor Robert Maigne, and Dr Jean-Yves Maigne. In 1995 he completed a Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Otago.[4]
Professional career[edit]
Harding has operated a musculoskeletal clinic at suburban Sandgate in Queensland for a number of years.[5] He has also served as a speaker and educator within the field of musculoskeletal medicine.[6]
Harding notes that musculoskeletal pain is the most common pain affecting Australians, and this also has a high economic cost to the community. Harding, however, advocates a form of “self-efficacy”, that is, “putting the patient in control”, through carefully explaining what is happening. He maintains that this can have surprisingly positive results.[7]
The work of Geoff Harding was recognized in 2017 with the awarding of an Order of Australia Medal.[8] The citation reads: “For service to musculoskeletal medicine”.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Harding is a part-time musician, performing with a local band.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Australian Government website for Honours, www.itsanhnour.gov.au. 20 December 2001. Accessed 5 March 2019
- ^ Padua College Newsletter, 3 November 2016.
- ^ alumni.uq.edu.au https://alumni.uq.edu.au/article/2017/06/uq-community-members-shine. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)[title missing] - ^ Australian Musculoskeletal Network, http://www.amsn.com.au/interviews/; http://anzos-2014.p.asnevents.com.au/speaker/96338. Accessed 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Dr Geoff Harding | Australian Doctor Group". www.australiandoctor.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ^ aamm.org.au http://aamm.org.au/the-aam-commitee. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)[title missing] - ^ Doctor’s spine speciality recognised with OAM. JacqHenry. Queensland Times. 12 June 2017. https://www.qt.com.au/news/doctors-spine-specialty-recognised-with-oam/3188525/. Accessed 9 March 2019.
- ^ Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Special Edition. Monday 11 June 2001.
- ^ Australian Government website for Honours, www.itsanhnour.gov.au, accessed 20 December 2001.
- ^ "Geoff Harding — ASN Events". anzos-2014.p.asnevents.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2019.